LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER Episode 1 *Restoring Our Vintage Mantle | XO, MaCenna
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With winter just around the corner and living with holes in our fireplace drywall for MONTHS, I think it's time to jump into the living room and start making progress! Let's take this space from a construction site to a cozy, work of art!
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Use the drywall, smooth it out with joint compound and paint the inside area around fireplace insert and inside sides of mantle with flat black fireproof paint and the area will disappear and look like a real fireplace.🙂 The mantle is gorgeous.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!! Thank youuuuuuuu this is exactly what it needs!
Only person I watch on normal speed is MaCenna!!!
Totally agree with this!!
I completely agree with this! This with the millstone gray sides would be beautiful.
@@XOMaCenna I thought the same, except use black metal fireplace panel, but I like this idea prob easier cheaper, as long as it fireproof.
OMGOODNESS!!! I just ADORE the idea of the old brick being used for the new fireplace. What a wonderful way to bring history into your new space. I feel like it’s honoring the people who lived in the house before you. Who made memories there and loved the space too. Such a beautiful idea. ❤❤❤
I love that!!!!!!!
@@XOMaCenna you talk far too much and don’t do enough per video, I have to skip so much
@@mial9312. How rude you are. If you feel like this, simply do not watch the video. I cannot imagine what aim you have in making such a nasty remaek.
I think your idea of using the salvaged brink is brilliant! More texture and part of the history of the house!
I agree, I hope you use the brick! That will look amazing and you already have the brick “winning” and I love when you talk to us! You are amazing ignore that negative comment! We all love what you do and how you do it! ❤️ I have done lots of different things over my years and I am impressed with every one of your videos.
The millstone gray and bricks give me chills. It feels like that’s what that space was always meant to be
Oh my god I GASPED at 19:57 when the mantle started to sway but it was just Romeo 😂😅 The tones of the millstone grey & limewash together is a YES!
same about had a heart attack!
Came to the comments because I wasn’t sure if it was just me 😂😂
Haha me too!!!! Reminded me of when Drew's new window fell except this time Macenna was sitting underneath it!!! 😱😱😱
Omg same 😂
OMG I gasped too! 😂 I totally thought it was gonna fall over! 👀
Absolutely use the darker gray for the bead board walls but do the shelving in your wooden concoction so that it carries that detail onto the wall. The cabinets could still be in the gray as well with perhaps the top in the wooden color. The brick for the hearth is a PERFECT idea and an amazing way to use up the old chimney bits. If you were able to find thinner brick, like tile depth, that could go up along the inside of the mantel. Or if you have extra of the one you intend to use on the kitchen wall/primary bathroom cause it has that texture to compliment. I'm so excited to see the progress in the living room!!
I love that idea!
Yes! Warm wood tone shelves!!
This is a great idea!
Agree 100%! Dark wood tone shelves would complement millstone gray SO well
What she said. And lime wash the bricks. Also, I think the mantle is too high when you did the 6” and the paint can. Can you try something a little lower?
Okay, how about this. The millstone grey in the back of the bead board, cabinets and shelves the dark rich wood color you have in the kitchen pocket window. That way it will match the trim of the three windows in the living room. So you get some cohesiveness from both spaces. Just a thought 😊 also, the mantle looks stunning! Can’t wait to see how the brick turns out for the hearth, adding that detail back into the space is the best idea!
I like that idea for the shelves!
Yes these were my thoughts too and I actually thought this is what she would do, considering the the trim in the pocket windows and surround trim framing the entry hallway. I think it completes the theme nicely by adding that warmth to the moody wall behind.
The gray on the bead board and the stained shelves would look fabulous!!!
That’s what I was thinking too. It would tie everything together. Love whatever she does
I LOVE the millstone gray for the walls beside the fireplace. I also think it would be really cool to take one of the stamped bricks and use it on the corner of the hearth, just so you can see the history of the home. It adds some character instead of using only the flat bricks, but using more than one stamped brick would make it look too busy and random imo.
Sometimes I feel like your videos are literally a never ending tv series and I am absolutely obsessed with it. I am so excited to see the living room done it’s gonna look amazing!
I'm a little nervous the tv will be way too high up, but I trust your vision! I'm also worried that having the same dark color on both the cabinets and the beadboard will hide the beadboard, which would be too bad after making the effort to save it - but i do like the dark color, and maybe it will have the opposite effect, highlighting the beadboard :-)
Hi, I agree the TV will be too high and also take away from the beauty of the fireplace. I would put the TV on one on of side cabinets.
Love the idea someone had of grey bead board with stained wood for the shelves. I love the combo of the trim and the grey in the hallway. It also needs warmth to balance it out.
OMG IM LITERALLY SCREAMING 😭❤️
All I could think of while you were cleaning that mantle is how that mantle probably had years with one or many families and now you are cleaning it up and breathing to new life into it again. It is beautiful. ❤️
Oh my gosh. Brick for the hearth on the fireplace is GENIUS. The fact that it’s from the old fireplace and is coming full circle is so amazing. I can already see the cozy Christmas vibes at the fireplace 🤍🎄🔥
YES to all your living room decisions! The color for the beat board, the texture on fireplace, the brick on the bottom - LOVE THEM!
So back to kitchen tile, I think the light textured tile would tie in beautifully with your living room.
I'm still on team dark tile, but I agree that the living room elements are perfect 👌
I felt like the millstone gray in the living room would mirror the darker gray tile in the kitchen, if she wanted to tie them together that way. It would add some cohesiveness, especially if she plasters the fireplace and kitchen hood the same too.
I like the dark tile idea, but am also okay with the light. There are already so many light/medium tones and I think the dark will provide nice contrast in looking at the range but also tie in and mirror with the darkness of the fireplace when you look at the whole open space.
nooooo dark tile all the way
I love the dark tile look. However, i think the shiny thin rectangular tile is super trendy and not as timeless.
I think if you do the brick hearth (which I love!) the brick style tiling in the kitchen would be a really nice compliment. I’m curious if you could do a wash on the bricks to make them look similar and retain the character.
I thought the same thing! I think lime washing the bricks could be an amazing option!
@@carlyherbert lime wash would be so good!
Such a good idea!
I really wish she goes with this ideas
I really like the idea of a lime wash on the brick to keep some of the old character!
I love the idea of painting the shelving and beadboard millstone grey and then letting the fireplace have its own lime wash moment that matches the range!! And the brick idea is wonderful!
Absolutely LOVE the brick idea❣️Even better that the bricks came from the original fireplaces!! You could look at a German schmere effect on the brick as another option to the paint. Would let some of the brick peak through and would go nicely with the rest of the plastered fireplace! Super easy to do also! I did it on mine and it completely changed the brick, elevated the look and brightened it very nicely!
My exterior kitchen wall is brick and I did the German Schmear on it and it looks fabulous!
Yes it would be really cool to see some of the brick colour! It also kinda matches the window trim
That’s kind of what she did on the stone chimney outside. I love your idea!
I knew it!! The minute I saw you all cozied up by the fireplace in your last vlog I knew you were not going to be able to wait until the kitchen was done to start the livingroom!! ❤️ It's going to be spectacular!
You know me so well!!!!!!!! 🥰🥰
Love the brick idea, I quite like the burn marks, it brings the black in from the island in the kitchen and ties the two sides together the fire is black to so that mantle will bring all that moodiness ✨
I completely agree!!!
The way you’re thinking of laying the brick for the hearth reminds me of the front patio and the way the boards are lined up. Like they mirror each other in that way! So thoughtful and like a happy coincidence 😊
I've just got to say something... not only is your content so informative and interesting and fun, it also makes me feel like I can do anything! (Even at 67+ years old lol.) I also very much appreciate, as I know others do, at how consistent you are at posting. So thank you so much! You make this old lady's day ❤
PS: Yes all day long to the mill stone grey around the fireplace 😊
Michelle I'm 72 and I love these videos, I'm totally hooked !!
As an even older lady, I agree with you completely.
Go for the Millstone Gray and the brick hearth! Love a moody moment around a fireplace. Also, did anyone else see the mantle move forward a bit while MaCenna was talking about the bricks? I almost had a heart attack cause it looked it was going to fall! Can't wait for it all to come together! ❤
Yes, I did... I was wondering how no body noticed so scrolled down the comments... I felt like it was haunted!!!
@@sujatadutta-fashiondesigner Woo-o-o........can you provide the timestamp for the undulating?
@@theelizabethan1 It happened around 19:54/55.😳
@@tanyahalvorson421 Thx!!.....My word, it did sway!....Some commentor indicated Romero was steadying it, but he's not visible to me.....
@@theelizabethan1 It was definitely Romeo moving it! You can see his shadow on the left side of the shot.
I love the millstone gray in the bookshelves. Your salvaged bricks as the hearth would really ground the whole entertainment area. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series. It's like watching a friend on HGTV but more personable! Keep up the amazing work!
Yes to the millstone gray on the headboard and cabinetry! I like another commenters suggestion of staining the shelves to match the rich wood tones in the rest of the room. I also liked the suggestion of mat black around the fireplace insert. For the hearth I think brick is a great idea but I don’t think you should be afraid to cut the bring and creat a running bond pattern.
For some reason I hadn’t anticipated being as invested in the living room project as much as the kitchen and bathroom but boy have I changed my mind! LOVED this video and can’t wait to see it all come together!
(Also did anyone else notice that she just jumped from under 200k subscribers to over 800k!! 👏🏻 finally getting all the recognition she deserves!)
AWESOME 👏🏼👏🏼
I’m surprised by how mill stone gray looks in the living room lighting. In the entry it looks so blue, it looks like it’s navy. But in the living room it looks like it has a greenish undertone that I think complements the kitchen and dining room wainscoting really well
It’s definitely greenish in person!
I was thinking the same thing! It looks like a totally different color in the living room.
Love the idea of bringing back the brick for hearth- it’s sentimental and will add so much character, texture and warmth to the cottage. Would love to see a dark brown mantle for added mood/ contrast against the plaster and love the color choice for bead board and built ins- agree it would be best just designated to that area for its own special moment. Love your videos, always a highlight of my weekend ❤
Hey MaCenna, I just wanted to pop in and say how much I love watching all your videos. I’ve been keeping up for years now and it’s truly so inspiring watching you work and grow as a designer. My husband and I live in a 1880s farm house in Chattanooga Tennessee so I really appreciate all the extra steps you are taking to preserve and add back the original character to the cottage. Your videos really help punctuation my week and I can’t wait for ‘vlogmas!’ We’re expecting a baby boy in the first week of January so I’m excited to include your holiday/reno journey as part of our baby count down. Keep up the incredible work. Ughhh I just adore your channels so much - I feel like we’re friends! 😅 PS I freaking love the mushrooms on the mantel. How weird and fun!
did anyone else nearly have a heartattack at 19:55 ?? I thought the beautiful mantle was going to fall on you!
I vote: lime wash natural fireplace and oven vent with millstone grey beadbord with natural gunstock stained wood shelving. yes to the brick hearth! and yes to the glazing! grey mist I think would be a nice colour for the mantle too.
cannot wait till next Sunday!!🥰
I’ve been so excited to see the mantle in place! It’s even more gorgeous than I could ever imagine. You’ve got this…you don’t need us for this one…follow your gut…it is beyond expectation! I LOVE it so much!
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Watching the bead-board change from multicolor to white is so satisfying and the mantle looks amazing in the room! I can't wait to see it all come together!!
Thank youuuuuuu
If you wind up painting the fireplace mantle with a darker paint, you can always bring out the ornate details using a gilding wax using a metallic color of your choice. It will pop against the dark color. The mantle is just gorgeous!!!
As soon as this project started I was so excited of the idea that you were to use that same gray on those bead board walls and I love the idea of using the old fireplace bricks to make a hearth for your new fireplace.
the general idea is so nice but the mantle seems so tall MaCenna! I would try to minimize it's height while keeping a decent framing for the fireplace of course.
Wow the amount of work and filming you got done this week is astonishing. After you cleaned the mantle is so gorgeous and yes that color on the breadboard is definitely a great call
I need a bestie like macenna in my life to procrastinate paint color decisions and pick through projects together. Literally so motivating and real 😭
That mantle is amazing. I think the brick is a great idea. Definitely feature some of the stamped ones. The grey looks so awesome in the hallway, it’ll probably look great in the living room and tie the two spaces together.
Firstly Macenna just wanted you to know you’re my favourite part of Sunday! Second, I can’t tell you how happy it made me to see you tackle this project as a break for yourself from the kitchen cabinets! Watching each part as you primed and cleaned and plastered almost made me cry! The joy and passion I feel as this progress is made really inspires me so much. It’s so beautiful. It makes me feel like anything is possible. Thank you for your content and all the work you put into it. Everything is gorgeous!
I agree! I absolutely love all the kitchen projects but I was so excited to see the unexpected living room/fireplace transformation begin.
Beautifully Say!
Yes for Milestone gray for the sides. I love the lime wash idea and also the brick hearth idea. You are 100% on point with this idea
Wow! Bringing in the mantel added SO much character and personality to the living room. Very impressive!
The choice of paint and brick are added touches to be enjoyed for years to come. Not a trendy phase, but adding more history to be shared through the years.
I was always taught that the best type of paint for brick and plaster is something breathable like mineral based paint. Otherwise, moisture will get trapped beneath the paint and cause the bricks to crumble and deteriorate over time. But I'm not sure if that's an issue for interior bricks.
I'm super excited to see what you end up going with! You never cease to amaze us with your vision and what you can accomplish! ✨
I think that’s only a problem when painting a brick exterior.
Millstone grey on all the shelving on both sides for sure. Lime wash on the fireplace so it pulls from the range hood, and definitely use the brick in the stack that you showed. It’s going to be perfect! And I agree with wag, about painting interior surround of mantle black so it replicates the inside of the fireplace. God what a fabulous cottage you are making❤️
Love love love the vision for the brick hearth. Yes to the paint colour and absolutely yes to the lime wash. Your lounge is going to be Stunning! I am so excited with you.
Well done on on all of your work, perseverance and creativity 👏
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Omg, did anyone else see the mantle move at 19:57!?? My heart stopped I thought it was going to fall on her!
That aside, LOVED this episode! Amazing work!
I’ve been wondering about the living room and Christmas decor! I know we all are so excited to see MaCenna decorate with all her vintage goodies!
Love the Millstone Gray for the walls. Definitely yes to matching the range hood and mantle. The brick hearth will go SO well in the color scheme! Everything is coming together so well.
I really love the color that the mantel is already! I think something in that tone would look great with the color palette - looks great with the mill stone grey as well. For the bricks, you should do the shmear technique with plaster, like the chimney!
The center carving is so much prettier than the other carvings. The dark shading really emphasizes the design. In comparison the others' details are lost in their uniform color. Beautiful mantel choice!
I am SOOOOOO glad you jumped to the living room instead of putting it off until the cabinets are done. I think you'll be glad to have it done as well! It will be sooo much easier to decorate for Christmas!
I just absolutely LOVE and ADMIRE how much of the old house is going in this new house. How everything is being used but not in the way it was originally used is just genius and so heart warming.
The brick hearth is such a good idea! Limestone would be beautiful too but it’s so special to use salvaged material from the home. Plus, you chose the brick fireplace insert which is just perfect
Love the progress. I would match the mantle to the base color of whatever mottled color you do the lime wash in with glazing to bring those features out. The light color looks really nice against the dark paint swatch, but you’d probably lose those details if you paint it to match the shelves. Love the brick fireplace idea, especially since it’s salvaged materials and adds the home’s history back into the hearth. Compared to the cabinets this room looks like it will go quickly. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.
I like the idea of having the two bookcases, including shelves, painted in the darker colour. This would look amazing with pops of colour from your little antique finds and books etc. The fireplace looks as though it’s always been there but, in my mind, I think a large, oversized slab of living edge timber from your local area would look so stunning. You could still incorporate the bricks by using them to lay the wood slab on top of.
Yes!!! Definitely use the salvaged brick for the hearth. And milestone gray on the bead board is a perfect color choice. I’d at the very least do the shelves in the same wood tone that you trimmed the kitchen windows in. Maybe even make the lower cabinets that wood too. Having it all milestone gray may be overwhelming and the wood will compliment the color beautifully and add some dimension. The mantle and texture on the fireplace wall look great!
Yes!!! I was watching another CZcamsr but got this notification and had to switch immediately. I love seeing your house come to life! 🍂 The millstone gray is so pretty and I'm all for it! The mantle is so stunning. Can't wait to see it all put together.
Me too
First of all, i loooooove how far you’ve come into this renovation series! I’m so excited and happy for you!
An idea for expediency sake (if you’re not already doing it), you could pre-cut all your cabinet fronts and label each one of the sides with the same number (kind of like a puzzle) so that you can focus on moving on to the next process. 😄
Love the millstone gray for the cabinets. It’s such a beautiful colour. 😍
I would leave the mantle as it is because I love the characteristics of something imperfect but since you don’t like the marble texture, you could paint it first then hand paint the nooks and crannies with a shade darker to bring back the depth of the details in the mantle. 😊
Love the brick idea too! It will match perfectly if you decide to go with the lighter tiles in the kitchen that your mum likes. It would definitely bring some more similarity and cohesiveness from the kitchen into the living room. 🥰
I love all 3 ideas: the grey paint, the limestone wash for the fireplace, and the brick hearth!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!
MaCenna 3 weeks ago: I’m not gonna jump around, I’m staying in the kitchen until it’s done 😤
Also MaCenna: ok, well, the living room needs to be done 😬, I’m gonna jump
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So excited for your livingroom makeover. Probably my most anticipated makeover. Love your videos.
Eeeeek!!!!
I suggest using whatever tile style you decide using in the kitchen (dark glazed or stone texture) around the fireplace insert to compliment the design. Love the brick mantle idea!! I think millstone gray would be a great option for the wall and built in feature to make the fireplace textured wall and mantle stand out even more 😍
The mantle is beautiful because I think it looks kinda like a beautiful picture frame yall always pick up. Love it. Omg! My heart overflow when you was talking about the bricks 😭🥰. The old circles back and meets the new. The love of this 100 year old home, is just touching.
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love the millstone gray, that was my initial thought. but seeing it in the space you could go even more dark and moody with the color choice since its such a bright space with lots of natural light. the brick would look really nice in its natural brick look, but painted it would look good with some sort of lime wash to get more of a chalkey finish. cant wait to see what you do with the space!! 🤩
Oh that mantle! So very beautiful. I'm on board with all your choices for this area. The bookshelves, the cabinets, the plaster, the brick hearth, the paint color. My one hesitation is the paint color. I love it in the entryway. There is so much light in the living room that the color is reading different to me. But I am looking through a computer screen and you are actually there. If you like it go for it. You haven't missed yet. You are creating such beauty, warmth, and charm. Thanks for inspiring us.
I love that you are going to use the bricks for the hearth. You guys are doing such an awesome job with the entire house! I cannot wait to see the living room finished. ❤❤❤
Brilliant, all of it! Millstone Gray for the built-ins, lime wash on the fireplace, repurposed bricks for the hearth (would be so cool to be able to see some of the stamps) black interior for the mantle. And now I can see it all with that amazing tree dripping in Christmas in the window, greenery and brass decor, burgundy ribbon, twinkling lights, glowing candlelight, all the holiday feels!
Maroon Velvet ribbons! I see it too!! I want to put up my tree now!
“All the things...”😂
Millstone grey - YES!
Brick hearth - YES!
Lime wash - YES!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
I'm SO EXCITED!!! This entire house is going to be a dream!!! I teared up imagining the mantle and everything! Gorgeous!!! Yes on the brick hearth! I love it! I'm currently redoing an old brick hearth by staining the bricks. You totally inspired me!
oh my gosh, i'm so surprised AND EXCITED BEYOND WORDS that we get a living room makeover today!!! YAY!!!
I think once you get the living room done you’ll feel so much better. Somewhere nice and cosy to sit and relax.
I never noticed the little mushrooms on the mantle before! Even more obsessed now. I think the millstone gray for the beadboard, stain the wooden shelving to bring the warmth in, limewash on the plaster and gray mist on the mantle. It's stunning, MaCenna!
I gasped when the mantle was placed on the plastered fireplace. My eyes were blessed to see such beauty. Can’t wait to see the whole transformation ❤
The Millstone Gray is perfect for the bead board. Not only does it tie in with the main hallway, it also sets the stage and creates a nice backdrop for decor pieces. The brick is good choice too. The purpose of a hearth is to surround the fireplace to protect from fire so non-combustible materials were used such as brick, mosaic marble or tile. Your brick will fit well and is free❤
Ooh girl your tv is going to be in the clouds it’ll be so high.
Make sure if you’re sitting on the lounge you can still see the tv behind your future mantle decor!
I love the idea of the millstone sides and the limewashy centre. Chefs kiss honestly. I’ve been really excited for the living room makeover and you’re doing amazing!
That pattern you proposed with the bricks mimics the “waterfall” off the front porch!!! Do iiiiiit
I’ve been excited about the mantle since you found it at the flea market!! Can’t wait to see the finished living room!
I love the addition of the hearth in the original brick! I suggest cutting the trim ends off the bottom of the mantle so the hearth box can be at the same height as the opening of the fireplace. I’m excited to see what colors you choose for everything else!
The Mill stone gray, that would look deep and rich. It will make the mantle stand out which warms my heart. This will look beyond stunning. The brick painted is an amazing idea.
I like the idea of using the gray color on the sides of the fireplace; it’s a continuation of the color from your entry that is repeated in another room. I also like the limewash idea for the plaster fireplace area and would paint the mantel a complimentary but slightly darker shade with glazing to add emphasis to the decorative millwork. Love the idea of repurposing the brick as a nod to the history of the home. I’m constantly amazed at the skill you possess to tackle such difficult projects. Can’t wait for the next installment.
Painting brick is almost never a good idea because it’s a porous material and needs to breathe (especially historic brick)! I totally agree that the brick hearth needs to look cleaner though so maybe experiment with lime washing which will allow for that transfer of water vapor!!!
LOVE the idea of bringing the entryway color into the bookcases that center the fireplace! I really love the brick hearth idea, too, I think that would be perfect and bring another interesting texture to the space. I also think the color of the brick compliments that dark gray-green color you're talking about. Maybe the mantle should be a deep warm brown to mirror the warmth going on in the kitchen? That way the brass or gold accents you naturally gravitate toward will tie the mantle to the moody color and continue to compliment it.
In the words of MaCenna
Yea it’s preeeeettty !!! …. But we know it’s gorgeous ! With the millstone can’t wait to see it styled !! ❤❤
I'm super excited! When you said you were considering the same color from the entry?! I was bouncing around in my chair! 🤣🤣 It's definitely a MOOD! I love the ideas and I was actually thinking of the warm wood tones for the shelving and cabinets. But I think with it being the same color grey, the decor items, mantle, and plaster wall effect compliment each other and not compete. The mantle is so gorgeous! I love ornate items and would love something like that for my future home.
The mantel is everything it’s absolutely stunning! I Love your idea of reusing the bricks and painting them for the hearth.
Aaaah! I dream about my projects too! Specially figuring out complex problems. Also love the dark moody grey, feel it’s pull the room ( kitchen, entryway and living room) together. Love the texture from hood matching fireplace and yeah maybe see if the black soapstone could work as a trim around the fireplace instead of marble? Two bricks out looks like it comes out maybe to far? Perhaps one brick out and one down ( not the “too tall” version, different configuration).
Btw, love how cute and in sync you and Romeo are when you together (lovely to observe).
Well done team!
Having a hearth is so nice for when guests come over at holidays! Everyone wants to sit on the hearth by the fire. ❤
Ahhhh so excited to see the coziness come together!!!
love your videos, always look forward to them
Loveeee the idea of using mill stone grey and brick. It’s going to look so inviting and warm. ❤️
The old brick for the hearth is perfect. I wouldn't paint the mantle. I like all the depth and the sheer oldness of it. I don't see it up close of course but I really like the shabby look. Such character! This room will be amazing.
I 100% would use the salvaged brick, it adds so much character and the mantle is absolutely gorgeous with the filigree and mushrooms. Wow, I love the plaster of paris for the fireplace. Just stunning. And think about it, a hearth means more surface in which to DECORATE with all the THINGS!!!!!!!!!
This looks great so far, I'm so excited to see the mantel decorated in all of its holiday glory.
The passion behind you doing the plaster is truly an act of love for the house and your family. I love Millstone Gray by the fireplace. They actually make a hot pink paint that’s fire resistant that is made to prevent fires. To be extra sure about the mantle you can always do the fire board to know there’s no wood close to the gas insert. I also love the brick coming back into the house! You really wouldn’t need the bricks on the bottom. Then you could just save some for the front walkway to add some cottage history back to there!
I do not believe the glass on the fireplace gets too hot, that is why I suggest a black metal frame that is sold for gas inserts, it would make it safe and finished.
OMG! I love how you use every salvaged material. Not only it saves money, but a character of the house. I think you should keep at least one brick with its stamp facing so it's visible. Such a history!!!
Oh MaCenna, you bring such light into our lives , right now especially during a crisis in our lives you remind me of when my husband and I were building our home 40 years ago as newlyweds , the excitement of everything new and creative and using what you could find, we loved and still do use repurposed finds throughout our home, God bless you both ❤🙏
Yes MaCenna!
I know you put so much hard work and dedication into these makeovers and it really shows! You’re a beast girl 💪
I’m so excited for the living room coming together in time for Christmas 😍
Me toooooo
OMG my heart sank on 20:06 when the mantle moved toward. I thought it was gonna fall on her. Lone Fo style with the vintage doors. Then it moved back in place. Romeo is holding it.
I think the fireplace surround would look great in the same black as your kitchen island to tie that in but so you don’t lose the detail you could get a gold/brass paint and dab it onto the details to bring it out really gently. It would look very regal but match the cottage beautifully! Brick is also fantastic idea but I love them as they are, just a thought. You’re such an inspiration!!!!
Millstone gray: YES!
Painted brick: HECK YES!
Cannot wait to see this come together then be decorated for Christmas!!! ❤️
I love the Millstone Gray for the shelves. I think the bricks would look good that color too. The living room already looks so great so I can't wait to see it finished! You guys have done such a great job!
I love that you’re putting some of the material back into the home in a more modern way.
MaCenna, I'm so glad you turned your attention to the living room. I'm not saying I don't want to see the finished kitchen, but I was really looking forward to the living room. You've made quite the transformation already. I love the plaster look, and the mantel is already much prettier. Please do paint the bead board gray. And, a big YES to the brick!
Just wow, the thumbnail itself is a masterpiece, let alone the whole fireplace… Architect, designer over here just loving what you put up here on CZcams, you amazing!
Regards!
Thank youuuuuuu