Only 103 more rooms to go! Bedroom & Bathroom reveal.
The journey of restoring the first château bedroom and bathroom.
With heartfelt thanks to our wonderful partners for sharing our passion and supporting the restoration of Château de Purnon:
~ BEDROOM ~
Wallpaper
Farrow & Ball: St Antoine
Paint colours
Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White - Dead Flat
Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth - Dead Flat
Farrow & Ball: Pointing - Dead Flat
Farrow & Ball: Off Black - Dead Flat
Bed Linen
Yves Delorme: Triomphe Bedding Set - Triomphe
Yves Delorme: Quilted Coverlet Pierre - Triomphe
Yves Delorme: Coverlet Noisette - Mohair
Yves Delorme: Decorative Pillow Noisette - Mohair
~ BATHROOM ~
Wallpaper
Farrow & Ball: Uppark
Paint colours
Farrow & Ball: Hardwick white - Estate Eggshell
Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth: Estate Eggshell
Farrow & Ball: Pointing - Dead Flat
Farrow & Ball: Off Black - Estate Eggshell
Toilet
Hudson Reed: White Traditional Round Floor Standing Toilet Pan with High Level Cistern and Wooden Seat
Bathtaps
Hudson Reed: Traditional Freestanding Crosshead Bath Shower Mixer Tap with Hand Shower
Radiator
Hudson Reed: Traditional Towel Warmer with Drying Rail
Towels
Yves Delorme: Etoile - Pierre
Candles & Fragrances:
Yves Delorme: Fig tree room fragrance
~ WORKWEAR ~
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Bravo! We are honored to be included in your stellar projet that values history, architecture and savoir-faire of our ancestors that we continuously strive to transmit and share today ! At Yves Delorme, we can't wait to see more !!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sharing our vision and passion. We are incredibly honoured to partner with you and have your beautiful products in the Château x
A big Yves Delorme fan wants to thank you for doing this…
What I like about your restoration is your willingness to engage knowledgeable people. A mistake made with other chateau channels is how things are done on the cheap and the outcome sometimes reflects that. Quality over time will give you are very beautiful finish and something that will outlast you both, a fine thing to do indeed.
Yeah, but such a restoration is an enormous money drain and when the funds run out... And that's is often the reality. I knew some people who restored ancient houses (far smaller than this chateau) and costs have a habit of rising at an alarming rate. That is often the reason why these buildings were abandoned.
I agree. It's become the norm on almost all other chateau channels to botch things cheaply. It is very refreshing to watch this personable couple's journey and progress 👏🏻
My god those papers are so incredible. I use all F&B paints in my projects, their colours are so en pointe. You should consider putting that broken prayer chair that’s up in the attic next to the bath! It’s got the drama and the movement that mimics the paper❤️
Wow what a great idea! Thanks x
Don’t care what anyone says, the old pulley systems on the old loo’s , gave the best flush! Job well done 👍 👏
Bonjour de Normandie. It warms the heart to view Purnon coming back to life after it's hard neglect. Bravo brava les Australiens. Bon chance!
thank you so much
There are always these nasty surprises that are costly, timely but she thanks you for saving her life! She’s a great and grand Château 🥂
Cant even imagine how many years it originally took to design, build, finish & landscape to say nothing of regular cleaning, maintenance & grounds work in the centuries before electricity & modern tools. Incredible you are able to do restoration so very beautifully.
Thanks for your message. They actually built the Chateau and the two enormous outbuildings that flank our central courtyard quite fast. They purchased the land in 1771 and built the chateau between 1779 and 1788. There was then a bit of a lull (following the outbreak of the French Revolution!) and the ornamental gates were added in 1812. By chateau standards that is all quite quick - as you quite rightly point out, they did all this without the modern tools that help us today.
While I am sometimes overwhelmed with the restoration of my 110 year old northern NSW country cottage I am truly inspired by the decisions to keep the original character and refresh in a sympathetic way but not necessarily the same way. Love your journey and may you keep loving it.
thank you so much
These two completed rooms are simply stunning. Well done and partnering with Farrow & Ball as well as Yves Delorme really worked out beautifully. I also love the Hudson Reed bathroom pieces you chose. I can tell by your excitement in the reveal how beautiful it all really is. I am hoping you both chose to use these rooms for yourselves, if only as a reward for taking on the Chateau restoration. Blessings from Texas
thank you so much! to be honest we have had family & friends staying with us since the rooms were finished and haven't actually had a night in the rooms ourselves ... yet!
You have a multi faceted diamond with 103 sides waiting to be repolished! All the best with it! You almost need a full time filming crew there!
what a lovely thought!
Stunning. The chateau should be pleased that you are rescuing it, bringing everything back to its former glory. Would love to see your progress in person one day.
Beautiful and tasteful rooms! You can never go wrong with Farrow & Ball, so kudos to you for partnering with them. Bon courage with the rest of your renos. Looking forward to seeing more of your progress. Cheers 🇨🇦
Thank you so much. It was such an honour to partner with Farrow & Ball for these rooms.
I m sure you have had one of the best baths in your life. Congratulations from Brazil , keep brave.
Thank you so much!
@ thank you !
What an amazing inspiration that bathroom and bedroom are. I just love the wallpaper and colours chosen. Trying to go back to finding original colours is difficult, especially when there have been so many changes over the centuries. I have a 110 yr old home in Saskatchewan and it is a big job. With nothing to really guide us. You have chosen an amazing team to guide you. This one bedroom and on-suite are gorgeous. I cannot wait to see more rooms and outside work as you progress bringing this beautiful old girl back to her glory. KZhead put this in my feed and I am thrilled that they have. I will continue to watch your progress.
I am so grateful that you are able to find the time to share some of this journey with us. The task at hand is massive, but the reward is equally so. Your collaborations have produced a high level of standards few can achieve within the confines of historic empathy and valuable purpose. Keep striving one room at a time, you are restoring a magnificent Château that will now, and forever more remain in History at your hands. What an accomplished 💕
thank you for your lovely message
I am stunned. It is so beautiful. What a wonderful restoration. The colours and patters look so harmonious together.
Thank you so much
The videography and content of this video is very professional. This is how you should do all your videos going forward. Brilliant.
What a beautiful restoration. Those wallpapers are fantastic. I am so glad you could reuse the old tub. I know you are glad that it's finally done after such a long time. A true labor of love. I hope we get to see more restorations.
thank you so much
This chateau is so beautiful.
thank you so much
votre chateau est vraiment une merveille, mille mercis de preserver notre heritage
Merci beaucoup
Such a peaceful room. Looks stunning. I know y’all are excited to have that one ticked off the list. Can’t wait to see the lighting in place. ❤️😊
thank you so much
The hard work has certainly paid off. Luv the choice of wallpaper, the colours especially. One down.......!
Congratulations, it’s going to look beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much
Bonjour Tim and Felicity. KZhead put you into my feed, what a wonderful surprise. Congratulations on your purchase of the Chateau and the journey you are on. Loved these rooms so beautiful. My journey to France started with a search for French Delbard Dahlia. I purchased a former carriage station in 2018 in Brittany and return to France next year permanently to start a full restoration. Your bathroom and bedroom is just magical and the Yves Delorme linen exquisite. I managed to get some pieces myself. There is nothing else like it. I look forward now to watching your journey and perhaps one day catching up in person. The very best wishes and cheers from Melbourne. 😊❤👩💼
It all looks like we have traveled back in time! It's all beautiful! Just beautiful. The drapes are perfect!
thank you so much
The result looks truly gorgeous.!!! I wish you the best of luck and patience and lots of finance with the other 103 rooms.
You made my Monday morning with your video, a treat. I patiently await the next one. Love your chateau and video style.
Oh that's so lovely to hear! Thank you so much.
It's refreshing to see that you are sympathetic to the original chateau original features. I see it too often on KZhead that buildings' original features are ripped out and replaced with modern replacements. What a beautiful and sympathetic restoration!
Thank you for your comment. Heritage preservation and restoration lies at the heart of our project. We deliberately chose a heritage listed property and since our arrival we have extended the heritage zone to cover the entire estate. Although we understand that this will add time and cost to our project, we are eager to respect the craftsmanship and history that has come before us. We are thrilled when others recognise the care and professionalism taken by those who are working with us.
Lovely work! liked and subscribed. And 3 thumbs up for the Hard Yakka t-shirt 🥂
we love our Hard Yakka gear!
Thankyou for sharing this part of your journey so honestly. You have created a beautiful result!.. well done for the enormous hard work and your ability to keep on keeping on.
thank you so much
I absolutely think your both nuts but in the most kind way . I respect people who dream big . The bedroom and the bath are absolutely incredible . Here’s to making memories in your beautiful Chateau .
In regards to the number of rooms to renovate! 15:51
Such a labor of love. So beautiful. Looking forward to see the next renovations.
Thank you so much
It's nice to see people respecting the places history
thank you so much
Perfect colours Elegant true to form restoration. With detailed attention highest quality.
Just started following, and loving your commentary. Originally from Ballarat, but residing in Geelong now. Denis Pinot told me about your Chateau. Best wishes, I need to find another hour in my day to follow. 🌹🌹
Welcome! Great to have a fellow Ballarat-ian here! 😘
Absolutely stunning! So glad that you are young so you can truly enjoy this beautiful Chateau for years to come! You have done a wonderful job! Also, your presentation was excellent!
much appreciated
An absolutely stunning bed and bath! Those wallpapers are just so beautiful! The curtains are gorgeous but I'm glad you will be switching them out. They just don't do that room justice. I can't even imagine taking on a project like the Chateau De Purnon! You are talented and BRAVE! I look forward to more videos.
thank you very much
The restoration of your bedroom and bath turned out stunningly!!! All your hard work definitely paid off!!! I was so excited to see that you had made another vlog. Thank you for taking the time and effort needed to bring us along on your journey.💝🤴🏰👸💝
thank you so much for your lovely message
Beautiful job and gorgeous wallpaper!! I noticed the curtains blocked a LOT of light! You might consider extending the curtain rod and hanging the curtains completely to the side of the window.
I’d have loved to see the entire restoration. The rooms are beautiful.
If it took 6 months to completely restore one bedroom and adjoining bathroom, and you have 103 rooms left to go, that would be 51 years, at that rate, and at least twice during those 51 years, the newly restored rooms would have become old and dated and would require secondary and tertiary restorations, hence a never ending project, albeit a massive labor of love. So then, what is the plan to finish the entire building within five years? And what’s the plan for heating, cooling, and supplying electricity ongoing, as the restoration must be a fortune with those awesome craftsmen working daily?! The bedroom came out magnificent, and even though you could opt for a lighter, airy curtain, those look majestic, royal, in there and are a perfect match. I’d keep them as long as they remain in good enough condition. The bathroom was quite the chore, but it’s lovely now. Looking forward to all the progress you will make over this next year.
Bonjour de Hobart ,Austalie , great jobs guys Aussie ,Aussie ,Aussie, Bon Chance with the BIG project ,Cam & Marie-Laure
This restoration makes my heart sing.
thank you!
The wallpapers are beautiful in the two rooms. You have done a wonderful job.
I would keep those velvet curtains. They give the room a rich, deep texture. I love them. You did a beautiful job on your home. Thank you for sharing your work with us!
Its wonderful seeing you bringing this beautiful old lady back to life
So beautiful and remodeling rooms and bathroom. You guys do work hard to fix up .
The wallpaper in the bedroom is gorgeous!
Thank you - we love it too. It's Farrow & Ball (St Antoine).
What gorgeous wall paper
Stunning, classy, serene, perfect.
Many thanks!
In the sixties in France, my friends family lived in a small chateau in Orleans. It was run down and it still had its 1920's bathroom, which we nicknamed the DRACULA room.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bathroom wallpaper and wall colors that were chosen. GREAT JOB! Wow! Can’t wait to see the other 103 room designs! 🇫🇷
It must be so wonderful to finally have an oasis in the middle of the chaos! Can’t wait to see your next set of rooms!
it is nice to have somewhere clean finally!
Thank you for doing a proper restoration with period correct building, color and decor. The other DIY Chateaus are just a hodgepodge of inspired-by "kitsch". You are doing a correct restoration. Well done and Carry on.
thank you so much.
Farrow and Ball what an awesome company
they are so wonderful - we absolutely loved working with their paints and wallpapers for these two rooms!
Beautiful job…. Congratulations
I love the simplicity of your room designs. It let's all the original elements be the show. You have honored the chateau beautifully.
This is not a project for the faint of heart. A daunting task. I admire your dedication. I hope for the best but expect more nasty surprises.
thank you
Absolutely stunning!! Amazing workmanship!
I really love the listed information you have provided regarding the materials/products used and the companies. I'm renovating and always seeking inspiration and recommendations so find this really useful. Thanks!
Thanks for your message. We're glad that you found the recommendations useful. We will only recommend products that we have found to be suitable for our project and high quality.
I just found your channel, I subbed. I'm so looking forward to following your journey.
A huge effort I know, but what a marvelous result!
I love the wallpaper in the bedroom.
The all coverings, bed linen, paint choices and decisions to keep it faithful, are all stand outs. Aesthetically on point.
thank you so much
New subscriber Feb. 23 (from the moat video), just wanted to say Wow what a great introduction to the channel. After a few years (?!) following chateau restoration projects on youtube I think this is the one. Growing up with family camping in France, then people buying and renovating dilapidated farm buildings, this comes across as so real. Hats off to you both, and thanks.
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING... 💯
WOW, absolutely stunning, the wallpapers compliment each other so well. An amazing job with incredible care and consideration to the heritage of such a beautiful building.
Thank you for the detailed info on paint colors and wallpaper 🎉
Please walk us through excactly how the backing for the wallpaper is attached and how the wallpaper is installed on the backing. How you added the trim etc. Would be a fun future video!
Just love this, much praise and love from ENGLAND XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Such a wonderful restoration project, the colours look beautiful. We're delighted to have been involved!
Thank you so much for your wonderful support. We are so very honoured to work with your team. The paints and wallpapers look beautiful in the Château!
I adore all the details... the patterns... the colors... every choice is so delicate... lovely!!! 😍 Amazing wallpaper! 🤩💖
You guys are doing wonderful work on this chateau and I'm glad to see people doing their best to preserve the past
Magnificent . The bedroom and bath are beautiful. I especially like the bedroom wallpaper choice.
Beautifully done. I'm so glad you're trying to restore this beautiful historical manor. Well done.
You have truly out done your selves I’ve always thought about going and getting a château I wouldn’t have the funds I would turn it into a mini Versailles inside lol my mama says I’m crazy 😜 lol 😂 🥰
What a wonderful restauration you have done💕 So delikat and pure. I like the room with the modern bed, old lighting and faceted mirror over the open fireplace💕💕💕🙏🏻thank you for letting us in🙏🏻
thank you so much
Hermoso😍😍 gran trabajo de restauración estan realizando, Saludos desde Argentina
Wow! Le résultat est à la hauteur des effotrs que vous y avez mis! Montréal, Québec 🇨🇦 *wow! The result is worth the effort you put into it!
Merci beaucoup
You can tell this room was done with love. It is beautiful! (Besides the curtains lol). Well done!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Lovely restoration. Beautiful products and craftsmanship. I would enjoy seeing more detail of how the hessian panels were reconstructed and how the wall paper was hung. The video was a little heavy on promoting the products and dealers and light on the practical craftsmanship and problem solving. Just my preference.
Those rooms wreak of good taste. Congrats!
Thank you so much
Beautiful choice of wallpaper. Can't admit to liking your drapes, though.
Craftsmanship is the word that comes to mind. Thank you.
I am not a bath person, but that bath could tempt me, love it! Fantastic job ❤️
Just beautiful.
Thank you
Love the wallpapers! Great choices in paint color and the drapes look perfect. GREAT job! Plus I love the chandelier and bathroom fixtures.The rooms came together very complimentary to each other!
Beautiful, wonderful design!!
wow, I'm waiting, this looks exciting. 2 hours to go dam. It's 10pm in New Zealand. Will have to wait till tomorrow
Hope you enjoyed it!
❤ loved everything
I love what you have done. May I suggest that when filming, you have extra light so that we can see the beautiful details. It is a little dark sometimes. It would have been nice to have a shower, perhaps glass sided, so that you can still see the wallpaper. Some of us who are short or older have difficulty with tubs. I cannot wait to see what else is done to restore the Chateau.
The rooms came out beautifully! The St. Antoine paper in the bedroom is stunning; I love it! I'm so excited KZhead put you on my page. I look forward to seeing how things progress and watching as the chateau comes to life. :)
The enormity of what you have taken on is starting to sink in and the French will make you jump through hoops again and again either bankrupting you or making you walk away! Courage!
Beautiful rooms. We live just 30 mins from you. Before we moved here we were pipped to the post in buying a beautiful petit Chateau in the Sarthe. One of it’s amazing features was it had an aeolienne Bolee in the grounds with an incredible series of grottos and man made ponds that led to a an overflow lake. It was in perfect condition. We love living here though.
Hi Jenni! Glad to here you are loving living in this beautiful area x
What a mammoth effort - but the results are stunning! I love the blue wall-paper :D
Now this is truly a stellar renovation. I just found your channel and look forward to following your progress . Hats off to you and your team, I can’t wait to see you return this diamond back to its shining self. 🥂💐
Cheers from West Australia. 🌹
Its an oft used expression but yes absolutely beautiful in every way. Bravo.
What a glorious bathroom so wonderful to have a bubble bath in that room with the view and the bedroom is amazing with that beautiful linen. Thank you 🤩
pleasure!
The rooms are masterpieces like stepping back in time! Now you just need a glorious bed to go with the elegant room.