'CHATEAU de BRUGES' - A tour of our 1st floor rooms
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In this video, we take you on a detailed tour of the 1st floor that ‘Chateau de Bruges’ has to offer. We are so excited to share the chateau with family, friends and guests in person.
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thank you for showing the little floor plan as you move through the tour, it is a big help. My thoughts, the bedroom with that "partial wall" leading into the bath area, please run it to the top! This way is looks odd, I think, noise will also flow through to the bedroom. Take advantage of the smaller footprint of the bedroom, repeat the paneling look that is on one wall on the other walls. Havve some beautiful ceiling molding. Create a "jewel box" bedroom, it can be exquisate. The bedroom with the wall paper - keep it! with the right drapes on those fabulous rod structures, bedding, etc., it will be charming. Those "faux" stained glass windows - as someone mentioned, they are "painted stained glass" - keep it for now, when you are much farther along, having true stained glass custom made that will perhaps have a theme related to the adjacent room is a thought. Those just need to go down the road! Take your time making these decisions--so the best design decisions get made. It is great that you seek input in the Comments, thank you. That dog is a wonder! So sweet, quiet and nicely following you both on the tour!
Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed comment. It’s certainly giving us plenty to think about! Not many people have mentioned Merlin (The dog) so it’s nice to know that he is being well received on camera! He really is a good boy! Glad you enjoyed the video and the floor plans!
Showing a map of the entire floor with the space you are in highlighted is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much for keeping us oriented ;)
You’re very welcome! It takes some time to edit so it makes it all worthwhile when we get such positive messages - so Thankyou! 😁
I have been watching about six Château renovation in channels and the addition of the floor plan has really made a difference. I look forward to the rest of your videos.
You're most welcome Mary! Glad you appreciate the floorplan! :D
Following the trailer you have posted for Monday 27th Feb 2024) CZcams began showing a vlog you posted a year ago where you had a tour of the ground floor. WOW! You have worked sooo hard and how you have restored each room in the château (to date) is stunning ❤
That’s so kind! Thankyou Judith! We’re glad you’ve found our channel and are enjoying the videos! 🥰❤️
I love your tours! So clearly presented and showing the plans helps so much. As for the last bedroom, I would knock down through the square tower for the en suite. It would save you so much time and money rather than installing new pipe lines in the round one. Keep the round one as a nook. If you put up a dramatic ,opulent wallpaper and two armchairs with a small round table ,it would become a wonderful feature.😀
Thanks Litsa! That’s a really nice comment! You also make a really good point about the turret space. Glad your enjoying the content. Hope to see you in the comments again soon!
Just found your channel today, and i have to say- that is the best, most comprehensive tour I have seen of all the chateaus (and I follow quite a few of the popular ones 😁). Loving your work, and will be following from New Zealand with interest.
Thankyou! Glad you’ve found us and even more thrilled that you loved what you saw. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos we share.
I'd turn the toilet into the ensuite. Then use the tower room as a bonus special room. Eg a couple of comfy chairs for a reading nook, a dressing table for a girly look, a desk for a more academia look, etc
Like the ideas Lea! We've certainly got lots to think about. Hope your enjoying the content!
We are all loving the format of the tours and maps, as for your questions about the ensuite.....I for one think using the square one will afford you a better layout and a more luxurious area....the round turret is so romantic, I kind of envision a comfy loveseat, plants, restored stained glass and a little table with wine and snacks. An aura of library perhaps? some mirrors across from the window would make it brighter ? You will find just the right application. Love this.
Thanks Patricia for such a lovely comment! Glad you're enjoying the videos! Not long to wait until the next one now! :D
Loved this tour, enjoying exploring the château with you both. The last bedroom I would put the en suite in the square tower and make the round tower into a relaxing space.
Thanks Sarah! That seems to be a popular suggestion. We really appreciate you taking the time to send us a message! Glad you are enjoying the tours!
Thanks for showing all your work. I noticed you've made and put a rooms map on the screen, so very useful to understand those large houses. Just clever.
Thanks Thierry! Glad you appreciated the floor plans and enjoyed the video!
I’m so so pleased you have chosen not to decorate the chateau like a museum or 18 century movie set as so many new owners tend to do. That’s the kind of place I’d love to stay
You’re the kind of person we would love to have stay!
Really appreciate your kind words Jsyorks! We wanted to keep and introduce some normal chateau features but also provide the comforts of modern luxury. We’re glad you like that combo so far! 🥰
@@ChateaudeBruges it’s going to look so smart, I really do take my hat off to you all. Wishing you the best of success
@@jsyorks2023 thankyou! Glad you’ve found us! 🥰
Hi loving the tours. The chateau is beautiful. In the turret off the guest room. It would make a beautiful dressing room imagine a curved a hanging rail up high and a bridal dress hanging from it. Or a space with a small table & chair to sit and read a book or tea and coffee break. The light coming in the window is very restful.
Whatever you make it into. I’m sure it will look amazing like the rest of your decor choices.
Thankyou so much for taking the time to write such a lovely supportive comment Trudi! I really love that space and we will make sure we do you proud when decorating that space! :)
I agree with Sarah about the round tower. I would put a nice writing desk and one or two comfy chairs, for reading or napping. Beautiful place.
Yes, a really nice idea! Although its a while off of being prioritised just yet. :)
You did another great job on giving the tour. I love that you include the floor plan layout. It really helps to visualize the space as a whole. Your ease in front of the camera also makes the videos very relaxing to watch. Looking forward to more!
Thanks Kathy. Such a lovely message. Glad you're enjoying the videos.
The chateau is in very good shape. The two bedrooms ar the end are huge. That will be nice to have all those ensuite bathrooms. Keep up the good work.
Thankyou Claudia! Space is something we’re definitely not short of! 😂 Glad to see your enjoying the videos!
Lovely video presented by a very personable young couple 🦘🦘🦘
Thankyou Dot! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you once again 🥰
Could you make the turret area a reading/sitting nook?
Just thinking… if you have a washroom so close… why take a chance on future leak possibilities in your turret 🤔 As long as you can remove the wall with no issues I would personally keep all the water and drainage in the area already established. Hmmm just a thought.
😂 Dad “bring some more clothes” 😂
See y’all soon.
Thanks Siren! All very good points! Glad to see your enjoying the videos, see you in the next one. 😁
This is going to be 5 ⭐️ accommodation when finished. First class all the way!
Yessss! You know us too well Susan! 😁
Just roaming around your channel as a new subscriber, so my comment may not be particular to this video except that I agree with many of the comments. You are a darling couple, your ease and natural way is a delight. Wonderful tour and spaces. I get a tickle with your dog touring around with you! Pets add humor by just being themselves! What will stand out to me with your channel is being yourselves and doing it your way. I LOVE your filming style!Personally, I glad that you don’t have peacocks!! Keep it all unique to your own style. That’s what is so attractive 💗
Haha thanks Gale! really appreciate your comment! Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Looking good! Love showing the floorplan as you go along.
Another vote here for expanding the existing toilet room to a full en suite. Plumbing to the turret would be costly, and if you don't insulate well, pipes could freeze in an extreme winter.
You could widen the doorway and put up a wall down the hallway to make it a small sitting area - a suite instead of just a room. In the turret itself - a reading nook, a meditation chamber, a writing space with a desk, etc. If you have furniture that serves multiple purposes, you'll have flexibility.
Thankyou Daniel! I really like this idea and hope to replicate something like this on the turret bedrooms.
On the “servants “ stair well since it’s so dark, add rope lights along the wall at the bottom. A good safety item, they’re unseen but very effective
This will not be a guest area but yes it would definitely benefit with some lights.
Hola Chicos, the round room in the last room could be a library with a reading corner round shelves to store books and little trasures...keep up! It will be a stunning chateau. Stay safe, and saludos from Chile
Thanks Francisco! Glad to see your enjoying the content. 😁
Hi there, why don’t you build a new entrance door in the corridor so you have a large master suite, so you have a foyer separate bathroom and then make the turret room in to a dressing room or a office/ sitting area. That way you can have a central door way facing you as you look down the corridor giving it a more grander perspective and no knocking though needed plus you maybe able to pull the existing bathroom wall forward to get a bigger footprint for the shower, less pluming work todo. Jason
Thanks Jason! This sounds like a brilliant idea. Really appreciate your time taken to let us know your thoughts! Hope you’re enjoying the videos. 😁
I agree, no bathroom in the turrets make all the turrets little offices or reading rooms.
I agree. Make the turret into an office/sitting room and break through the wall and make an ensuite to the bathroom at the end.
My thoughts to Jason and I agree with you, just saved me explaining it all lol .. the window nearest the bathroom wall (in corridor ) once wall is removed this window can hopefully be incorporated in to the larger bathroom footprint, looks like there is enough room to move wall forward up to existing bedroom door way .Placing the bathroom door in a new foyer area instead of knocking through as first mentioned from bedroom .Looks like there is ample space to have a new wall and bedroom door all the way down the corridor and past the walled book case then this area becomes the bedroom foyer.
Nice tour, great rooms, nice bathrooms and that is one beautiful roll top bath !!! As I have said before: "you need more roll top baths for the chateau feeling". The Chateau looks to be in a very good condition and the rooms basically need to be decorated and furnished ... Brocante, here you come !!! Can't wait to see more !
Glad you enjoyed the tour! The bath really is gorgeous! We’ve been very busy with local brocantes over the last few weeks. Picking up furniture and bits here and there. There will be some footage of that coming out in a future video at some point too! 😁
Thank you for sharing your beautiful château with all of us I just found you and now I’m following you just to see all of your progress, I know it’s a lot of hard work and it takes a long time but by the time you finish it’ll be a magnificent home, bye for now Rosemary🌹, All the way from Long Beach California.
Thankyou Rosemary! Glad to have had you found us and thrilled your enjoying the content! Hope to hear from you again in other videos.
Wow! You are so fortunate the chateau is in such good shape! Some of the other channels are working with derelict building sites. 😁😁
Yes! Its been really well looked after! Hope your enjoying the content Edward!
I think using the existing bathroom as the ensuite is the best plan! I don't know that you need to open the wall though; I think you can use the existing door opening as the access, and build a new wall in the hallway with a doorway to the combined bedroom and ensuite. The existing bedroom door could be place there, in the new hallway wall. If there's room for that! Love the turrent as a little reading nook with the lovely stained glass window.
Lovely suggestions Hiris! Thanks for takin the time to write to us! Glad your enjoying the content.
Good choices so far, making the most of each space. With a master craftsman on site it must be reassuring to know what is actually possible vs a pipe dream...
Thanks Aunty Tutu! Graham keeps our expectations in check that’s for sure! But everything we’ve wanted, he’s made happen so far! 😁
Truly love your tours guys, please leave in your bloopers doing tours, it makes it more authentic. 😉😆
Haha they’re also super embarrassing! 🙈 We try to leave a couple funny ones here and there! 😂
Beautiful inside it has been well looked after on the first floor Love it
What beautiful spaces! The château seems to be in pretty good shape, apart from some plumbing. I understand wanting to keep the dreamy circular turret rooms as they are but if knocking through to another space will give you the room you need for en-suites, I would definitely do that. Others have mentioned the mics, so I’ll leave that. Your videos and particularly the inset maps are very good. Wishing you all the best from New Jersey USA.
Thanks John! As you can imagine, a lot of time goes into the recording and editing of the video. So it’s great to hear such lovely supportive messages! Thankyou! Jake.
Beautiful chateau and it seems very well taken care of! The only idea I thought of was maybe a claw foot bath could fit into the turret space. A shower may block the light from the lovely window.
Thanks Maryann! We hadn’t thought about that! We will have to see if it fits! 😁
For me I was looking forward to seeing more original features, wood paneling, natural wood doors. You did a wonderful video of touring your chateau but for me I found it extremely stark. All the best on your venture.
Hi Veronica. Don't forget we've only been here a month! 95% of the chateau is how it was when we moved in. We plan to add chateau features to the rooms when we are decorating.
Excellent video! Thank you. Having just recently renovated my en suite I have two things you may wish to consider during your renovations. The first is the height of the sink. I’m 5’ 7” and find most sinks mounted too low for comfort. I installed sink at my waist height (about 100 cm/39”) and it makes a wonderful difference. It was not difficult to mount the sink and dresser to the wall. The second thing you might want to consider is the colour(s) used in the bathroom. I finally decided to have an all white bathroom except for slightly marble tiles on floor and shower. This enables me to change the colours in my bedroom and then easily tie in the bedroom colour using wall art, towels etc. Hope this is useful to you. Looking forward to your next video. You’re doing an excellent job!
All really good points Penny! Thanks so much for taking the time to message us! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the video. 😁
Love your first floor tour ❤
Your second bedroom lost a little bit of it's grandeur with the en suite wall , knowing that your second & third bedrooms would make a fantastic family suite . Where you intend to put the third wash hand basin in the gap between the rooms might be a little awkward in hearing either bathroom or bedroom noises .
NOISE… That’s a good point that I don’t think we had thought about yet Paul! So thanks for bringing that up. We’ll have a chat about what we can do to minimise noise getting through that wall. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😁
I agree the wall took away the grandeur. Keep the bathroom smaller and reopen the door for a family suite.
Loving the videos. I would say to add in part of the corridor to enlarge the ensuite square turret bathroom making a Grand suite. Keep the round turret as a chill out reading area or make up room. It would make a great honeymoon room if you plan to do weddings.
Great job you two. Who in their wildest would have thought that a pink toilet and sink suited a chateau - lol .
Haha yes, it’s quite the eye sore! Maybe it’s why they didn’t put any lights in there! 😂
@@ChateaudeBruges yes indeed lol
Suggestion- bedroom 5, make toilet area in to full ensuite, this could be achieved by shortening south wing hall, by moving wall at end. The bedroom entry door could be moved more to the left if needed. By doing this it would not look like an add on. The turret could make a little reading nook or coffee making area. Pity that wall was added, it definitely looks like an add on as the position of the fire place doesn’t look right. Please this is my opinion only, I don’t mean to offend you in anyway, Best wishes from Australia x
Thanks again Yvonne for your lovely message! A few people have said the same thing so we have lots to think about. Please don’t apologise for sharing your thoughts, we asked for them and they really help us gauge an idea of what people would expect to see. 😁
Love the size of the bedrooms. Room for sitting area a tea table ⭐️
Absolutely the plan Susan! 😁
A very professional presentation for your project.DIY must be in the blood. All the very best to you all from Grandad
Thanks Grandad! Love you! From Danielle xx
Whaw the chateau looks to be in really good state! I love the big rooms and the light that comes flooding in! I actually love that greenisch wallpaper in the big room with the bathtub! Decorated with lush chartreuze green/ gold drapes and furnished with some lovely antiques it should look wonderfull! I would not spend money on redecoating if the paper is in good nick. Don’t make it tooo modern. People staying in chateaux want the feeling of actually staying in the opulent grandeur of a chateau Not a fan of the so called stained windows, normal stained windows don’t fade in the sun. They look like a do it yourself job where they simply painte the glass with glaspaint.But what a wonderful chateau! I am really surprised how well it was kept. Looks like you don’t have any real big structual works except for putting in new bathrooms on this floor at least.
Thanks Nicole for taking the time to write such a lovely message! We’re glad you love the chateau. Keep watching to see what we do! 😁
I agree about the wallpaper and curtains!!
LOVE the chateau, suggestion , that circular room in the tower would make a lovely little library or reading room
Thanks Jass! Glad you like the chateau!
I love your pup. He follows along with you helping show your home. What a good helper.
Thank you so much! He is the best!
Absolutely beautiful, love your ideas, I would possibly keep in mind disabled guests.. for showers- even narrow doorways, maybe comfort height toilets, wider access showers- appreciate it would be lower floor/ ground floor rooms unless fitting a lift; not just thinking of wheelchairs but walking aids, xx
Thanks Amanda! If you watch our ground floor video, we mention that one of the bedrooms will be designed as an easy access bedroom. 😁
I would suggest more than one accessable room.
Beautiful Chateau. I like how you are breaking up your videos by floor so we have a chance to digest it all, and it creates a major curiosity of what the next floor looks like so that we may dream along with you. It's really helpful that you inset the floor plan.
You asked for suggestions, and I have one for Bedroom 5 and its en-suite. I feel the end of the south hall could be better used if it ends at the very first wall of the bedroom. Knock down the wall of the bedroom that is now between the bedroom and the hall. That would enlarge the bedroom, add a window that was in the hall, and use the otherwise wasted space of the hall there. It would also create a cooling cross breeze in the summer when the windows are open.
The en-suite could run from the bathroom in the square tower and continue on the same line to the round tower. The shower could be one tower, and the toilet in the other with the sink and cabinets in between. There would be ample light from the three windows in that area. The en- suite door from the bedroom could be moved to opposite the window between the towers. Hope this helps.
Bedroom 5 could be named Bolero, after the piece by Maurice Ravel.
Another really nice suggestion! Out of interest, what do you do for a living?
Upgrade your microphones hard to heat but is a lovely Chateau.
They’re on the way Ginny! 😁 should be here by the time we record our next video. 👍🏼
Hi, new subscriber here from California. I was drawn to you mainly because of your wonderful demeanor and desire to do a great job showing your new castle. Contrary to others, your castle is in great condition and bringing it back will be easier than redoing beams, floor, roofs, etc. , as others had to do. Nevertheless, you do have a ton of work ahead of you but, you have the opportunity to meet other Chateaux owners from England and other entrepreneurs that have taken on the hard task of “living in a French chateau “ 😍 and to join their community and network for more support. I certainly wish you the best and will continue to follow your progress. ❤️💜🙏🏼
Thanks for such a lovely message Hilda! We are yet to reach out to any other chateau owners, but would really appreciate their help and wealth of experience. Glad you’re enjoying the content though! Hope to see you watch and comment on future videos 😁
Absolutely great. Keep working, we are loving your story. Grandad
Thanks both. Love you lots!
Love the idea of shower in the turret and if you make it a wet room for shower only you won’t need any glass on the shower and keeping the toilet and vanity in seperate room.
Opening up the lounge room downstairs to the small room next to it would make a lovely evening room. As you won’t want to pack away the morning salon every day after breakfast. So make a 2 nd salon room for the evening maybe with 2 fireplaces. Best of luck it looks lovely. Thanks for sharing
Lots of rugs will help with the echo sounds.
Thanks so much for your suggestions Jennifer! We really appreciate it. Hope you’re enjoying the videos. 😁
Wow! I love the shape of the chateau, very medieval. Really appreciate the way you are doing the walk-throughs, it makes it very easy to get a real feel for the space. Thank you for sharing, I will be following with interest from Australia 🇦🇺.
Thanks Julie! Glad you enjoyed the video! Where in Australia are you from? I spent a good 6 months in Adelaide when I was 18. Jake.
Melbourne originally, although now I’m out in regional Gippsland.
I just thought of a possibility for the tower. Have you considered having a room with a crib? I’ve seen round cribs in the past. You could really have fun with it in the tower. It would be out of the way for those guests who may not have babies, plus you could possibly curtain it off for them when desired. Endless possibilities really!
Nice idea Kathy! Soo many different things the turret could be used for. We've just got to pick one now.
Love the green, picks up the green from outside great choice, those fireplaces what a treasure.
Thanks Kay! Glad you like them!
Thanks for sharing
Beautiful place. So far I don't see a need for major structural work to be done, unless the plans for bathroom work makes this necessary. Seems that the roof is in good condition too, at least no evidence of leaks as yet. You made a good choice. All the best for your plans
Thanks Paranihia! Yes, the chateau has been really well cared for. There are a couple areas of the chateau and it’s grounds which have been more neglected, but you will get to see them soon in other tours of the chateau grounds. 😁
Such a lovely building so much potential . Needs some sort of wall paper in keeping will look nice, with some nice chairs and tables to have a nice place to relax.
That’s the plan Annette! Glad you love the chateau. Stay tuned for renovation videos to see what we do with its amazing spaces.
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The light in those rooms is so beautiful and I love your bathroom reno great tile choices
Thankyou again Kay! 😁
Another interesting vlog. Well done.
The condition of the 1st floor is amazing and with the completion of the bathrooms; will be excellent accommodation for B&B. I agree , convert the turrets in a relaxing space.
Good luck with the works this week and look forward to the next vlog.
Thanks Pari! Glad your enjoying the content we’re creating! We hope that you continue to do so in our future videos!
New to your channel. What a lovely place you have to work with! Best of luck to you all with what you’re planning! It will be great!👍👏👏👏👏👏
Thankyou soo much Sylvia! Glad you’ve found our channel and thrilled you like the chateau 🥰❤️
I don't think that there's anything wrong with the wall paper and would look great with appropriate furniture and drapes.
Personally I love the yellow wallpaper. Although you don’t like it, maybe keep it for the time being, to enable you to let the room out
I enjoyed your video. What a beautiful chateau.
For ideas, is it possible for Revel to have Luteco's tiny bathroom? And Luteco to have half of Bedroom 4's bathroom? Luteco's floor plan is a little odd with the fireplace so close to the bathroom wall. And BR 4 can incorporate the closet & odd doorway into its bathroom. I don't know if that's enough space, but it's something to consider.
Annexing the hallway unto BR 5 might make it big enough to be a family suite.
I like how some of your bathrooms are modern & some are more classic with a claw foot tub!
Thanks for your suggestions, it’s giving us lots to think about. Glad you enjoyed the video. 🥰
Just a thought from Australia. In the last bedroom could you move the door to across the hallway and open up the space into the bedroom. The square toilet room could then be enlarged slightly to accommodate a shower as the plumbing is already there. and I love the idea of using the turret room as a reading/ relaxing nook. Best of luck in your future endeavours.
Thanks for your suggestions. They seem to be popular suggestions and therefore are being greatly considered by all of us at Chateau de Bruges.
The bathroom is looking lovely really nice with the 3 tiles. Im so glad you have panelling in that room it’s not really looking like a Chateau in the rest of the rooms. Would love more wallpaper bold colours
All of those things on the cards Ivy! We want it to feel luxury but as though you are in a chateau.
The turret room might make a lovely walk in robe with curved bespoke wardrobes.
Wow, now that would be luxurious! :)
Thank you for the floorplan layout, I can really see the chateau! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Thank you for the tour. Interesting. Maybe the round turret room could hold just a bath, keeping your idea of putting a door through to the toilet and basin area in the square turret. Others will probably come up with much better ideas.
The turret bathroom in this episode czcams.com/video/ITfOSss8FxM/video.html the second chateau couple are doing a turret bathroom. I believe they put a tub out in the suite and had the toilet and sink in the turret. I suppose it depends on how big your turret its. Just something I had recently watch. Good luck, keep up the good work. ♥
Thanks Val! Sounds like it’s worth a watch! It’s nice to see what other people have done and the challenges they faced. Hopefully that means we don’t make any mistakes. 😂 Glad to see your enjoying the content! 😁
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What a beautiful chateau! I can’t wait to see the second floor! Thank you for sharing with us. Had a bit of a problem hearing you. I’m sure you will solve that problem. Blessings!
Thanks Clare! Microphones should be delivered in time for the next instalment. 😁
I would put a huge bath in the turret, maybe with a curtain to screen the room from the bedroom.
that would be a lovely place to have a nice relaxing bath!
Well done! You have some really good ideas about the chateau! Please invest in a microphones. The emptiness of the Chateau creates an echo which is hard to hear what is being said. Looking forward to the journey with your Chateau.
Thanks Melissa. Glad you're enjoying the content. The microphones are being delivered VERY SOON! Hopefully they will be here in time to record our next video.
Hi. New subscriber. Binge watching your videos. Great job. The large room with the tower attached, in that ensuite i would put a round shower with sink and toilet, or you could make it a wet room. The rooms are gorgeous.
Welcome aboard! Glad you have found us and are enjoying our videos! Hope you enjoy catching up and watching future videos. Love the suggestion about the wet room. I had that same idea when I first saw that space!
Thanks for the tour. I hope you'll show more of the work being done. I enjoy seeing the progress of restoration and transformation in the various chateau channels.
Thanks Eric. Did you see your name pop up in the comments we liked at the start of the video?
We’re recording our renovation work with the intention of releasing a weekly renovation update once all of the tours are completed.
Love the large and bright rooms. Going to be beautiful when decorated. It seems to be so well maintained. And the grounds are amazing!🇨🇦🥰
Thanks Gaye! You’ll get a closer look at the grounds in a future video! Make sure you stay tuned. 😁
First time i have seen your videos, will be subscribing. I thought in the turret you could make a sitting room but the idea of it leading to an on suite bath is probably better. Loved the marble walls. And the wallpapers weren't actually that bad to me. Your dog was a sweetie, hugs to him or her.
Aww thanks Angela! First time someone’s mentioned Merlin! He’s a good boy that’s for sure! Glad you’ve found us and excited to have you subscribed and following our journey! Thankyou. 😁
Wonderful tour and the turret room would make an excellent sm office reading nook with window seats your guests would really enjoy that. I loved that you provided a visual floor plan whilst touring for a frame of reference. I am glad that you are keeping and restoring the stain glass windows. This Chateau looks to be in fairly good shape with incredible large well thought out rooms really enjoying your vlogs.
Thanks for your lovely message Sandy! We really appreciate you taking the time to write to us. Glad your enjoying the content! See you in the next one!
Great job! Excited to watch the progress of renovation and restoration. Y’all are so brave! ❤️😊
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Keep them coming. Enjoying seeing you new life.
Thanks Elaine! Glad you’re enjoying the content!
Love the simplicity of the interiors…this will be a fun journey
It sure will be Elizabeth! Glad to have you on board for the journey!
I love your tours they are very professional. Especially with the map guiding us as to where you are in the chateau. I would suggest that you try and put more French Chateau features into the rooms so that don't lose to much of the character of the chateau. The rooms are very big and need big cushy chairs, rugs and paneling or wallpaper if you can to warm them up. And of course paintings on the walls.
All great suggestions Debbie. We plan to keep chateau features as part of our luxury look in the chateau. Hopefully, when we start decorating the rooms you will see them come to life.
Keep the videos coming, great content and love the authenticity of you all. Can’t wait to get on the lawnmower with a beer in my hand then dive in the pool. Jono x
Haha it’s no John Deere 🦌… 😂 Jake x
Great tour! Looking forward to seeing more of the château!
Thanks Allyson! Glad you enjoyed it, see you next time 😁
Lovely
Thankyou Rebecca! Glad you enjoyed!
The first room shown on the south wing has a small entry area with the closet. Because you said that room (could it be called the Garden Suite?) is large, could the entry area be incorporated into extending the bathroom? The door to the Garden Suite could be moved down the hall a bit to accommodate that. This would eliminate the awkward entry into the room and give a full wall to place a beautiful wardrobe furniture piece.
With the bathroom extended, it would leave more room for the toilet, which I didn't see a spot for except possibly right in front of the bathroom door which wouldn't be very private. Move the bathroom door to open in front of the sweet sink niche. The bathtub could go in front of the window, and a private area for the toilet could go on the left at the other end of the room (what used to be the bedroom entryway). You could use the door you're taking off the sink niche. The spare door from the entry area can be used as the bathroom door and set aside the current windowed door. There would then possibly be room for a small towel cabinet as well.
You did say "luxury" accommodations.
WOW! Loads of really good suggestions and many things that we had not thought about yet. So nice to have a different perspective. Thankyou so much for taking the time to comment. You've certainly given us lots to think about! Hope you're enjoying the videos.
I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with room over the kitchen.It has lots of potential! The arches in the hall are wonderful. The wood floors are beautiful. I like the wide hallway! The claw foot tub is gorgeous! The rooms are wonderful! Can't wait to see them all decorated! Love from Vermont
Lots of lovely comments there Rebekah! Thankyou! Glad to see your back watching and commenting on another video :).
Your tours are excellent. So concise. Lovely Chateau.
Thankyou Robbie! Glad you liked it :)
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for commenting. 😁
Beautiful… love how you showed the house plans so we know where you are in the chateau… love it
Thankyou Beth. Glad you enjoyed the video and the floorplans :)
The chateau is fabulous, you will have lots if fun getting it renovated and open for business. Best wishes from Australia.
Thanks Jayne! Glad to see your enjoying the journey so far :)
Once again I am astounded by your wonderful vlogging skills, and am even more excited this week to follow along on your journey! Your chateau is in my top 3 favorites, the style and overall look is magical!
Wow Cynthia! That’s a huge compliment so thankyou so much for that! We’re glad your enjoying the journey and thrilled to have you on board for it!
Your chateau is gorgeous lovely rooms and garden great vlog thanks for sharing
Thanks Christine! Glad to have you on board for the journey!
In the Lucese Room en-suite, would it be possible to take down the wall dividing the new sink area and existing bathroom? The sink area could then take advantage of the light from the window in the bathroom and open up the awkward zig-zag pattern created there. The small alcove you created when you put up the wall will be quite dark to put a wardrobe in, so knocking out even more of that dividing wall to make it more like one area rather than two would be helpful.
This is also a really great point. You've given us plenty to think about! Thankyou!
Oh I have only just found you and you have a beautiful chateau
Thankyou Izzy! Glad you are enjoying the videos so far! Still lots to catch up on though! Don’t forget the live video tonight at 7:30pm French time!
Absolutely stunning. Jake is also gorgeous.
Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Beautiful chateau xx
Could you not turn the round room into a wet room.... Then you won't use to much space for separate shower...
That’s my vision for the turret space at the moment Tammy. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I absolutely agree with the other commenters who suggested devoting a portion of the south hall to the 5th suite, with the round tower room and existing square lavatory, as the hall appears to terminate there. Beginning with the view of the hallway at 13:07 on the video, a new entryway to the 5th suite would look impressive anywhere along there. Even if the existing wall between the suite and the hall could not be changed or removed, part of the hallway may be used to enlarge the lavatory to a full en suite. Then the 5th suite would have an antechamber, much like the 4th suite does. The round tower could remain a unique space to sit in comfortable chairs, or hold coffee and tea things, if desired. What is the diameter of the tower room? How does it feel to be inside, with the door closed?
Thank you very much for the videos!
Thankyou so much for your comment Broadcastrix! The tower feels spacious and off the top of my head a couple of metres in diameter. Hope you are enjoying the videos!
You guys are doing a great job both on the chateau and the videos. I just want to mention that I only caught about 80% of what you were saying because of the audio. I greatly appreciate the map so I could see where things are in relation to each other. Best of luck.
Microphones have been ordered and will be used for the next video. :)
Just an Idea that I saw in a very old historic building in Portugal, in the bedrooms in order for the ensuite bathrooms NOT to stick out like a sore thumb they mirrored the whole wall, this gave the illusion of making the room seem bigger by also reflected all the architectural features, just a thought
Interesting! would have to see what you mean. I can't quite picture it.
Wow what a stunning chateau. I am still impressed with your tour and map. That bath is gorgeous. As for the round turret it must be so hard to decide what to use it. Yes bath and then if it wasn’t possible may be a dressing room or a couple of chairs and table for tea. I so can’t wait to see the rest of it and glad your filming it in sections as it’s less confusing. You really have put a lot of thought into this. Well done 👍
Thanks for your lovely messages Gill. Looks like you're here to stay which is superb news! You've not got long to wait for the second floor tour now!
Definitely staying, I need to see what else you will be doing. I have watched a few chateau’s on CZcams but I like care and attention you give to your videos, involve the viewers and take aboard options. Who knows if we help or not or give you ideas. Will be fun finding out and keep the good work up. Btw your dog is character.
love the tours, you might think about getting some wireless microphones. the chateau is beautiful and seem pretty will maintained over the years. I can't wait to see how you personalize it as you renovate it.
Thanks Don. They're due to be delivered VERY SOON. We hope that they will be here before we record our next video :)
New sub Great video
Thanks Gary! Glad to have you on board! 😁