Living Room Makeover Ep2 *DIY BRICK HEARTH & BOOKSHELVES* | XO, MaCenna
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Last episode in our living room makeover we tackled the fireplace wall, adding a plaster texture and restoring our salvaged vintage mantle. This week we are continuing to make pretty progress by DIYing our brick hearth and building out our bookshelves
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The floating shelf is a good idea. You spent so much time salvaging that beadboard, you really should showcase it. Love it so far.
I am trying to imagine how proud you must be feeling, can't wrap my head around it. This is a whole house that MaCenna built!
It’s a stupendous achievement, isn’t it?
I love that, the house that MaCenna built.
Oh my goodness, I was actually overcome by an overwhelming emotional feeling when I read these comments! I am so in awe of MaCenna’s skills, style, dedication and enthusiasm for this wonderful project “The House that MaCenna Built” how wonderful 🤗
Seriously what I was thinking while watching this. She is so awesome!
She could get a second job as a house builder! Lol. What a very talented young lady she is. X
I absolutely LOVE everything “we” accomplished today!!😂😂 I love that you always say “we did it!” I’m literally still in my pajamas while you bust your ass for us! 🥰🥰🥰
Lol. I always laugh when she says "we".
Me too Just woke up and accomplished all of this !!😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I give Kinsley so much credit for her persistence in trying to engage you in play through the entire build. I give you credit for an amazing job done. So in love with this project. Keep the brick color, adds a bit of warmth.
Kinsley is definitely a highlight for me! She is so sweet!
Yeah, love the renovation vlogs best!!! The brick hearth is nice. Don't paint it...use a wash. The color of brick is pretty and natural with the floors, wainscoting. Painting it would be too matchy-matchy. You're going to love the look of fireplace once you blacken the interior inside. It's going to look fabulous 😍
Agreed. Also, may be the only one who loves the mantel, as is. The light color may not be 'moody' but the play of light and shadow on the details will be lost if dark/painted. Despite all the reno, would like to see some of the interior design retain a rustic appearance which feels more 'cottage-y' ...with elements consistent with the age of the structure.
@@cmitchell7347 - I agree. I love the rustic look and think it would be a shame to paint it.
I agree! I love the hominess and color that comes from the brick. If you decide to change the color, my mom stained her brick fireplace with wood stain. She stained each brick so you could still see the grout lines, the texture of the brick still showed and looked natural. It was great!
Agreed do a wash then you can paint it later if it dosen't fit.
Yes! I love the bricks as they are.
The red does create a little bit too much of a contrast with the greenish color on the walls, but I think that it’ll look great when the bricks are slightly washed out.
I actually think that the bricks as they are now pair really nicely with the millstone gray! Everything is coming along so beautifully!
Same. I would love to see them just sealed
Yes i agree, hope she doesn't paint the bricks!
me too. they match the "rich wood tones" too.
I was thinking the same! Draws out the red tones in the floor! I quite like it 👏🏻 😢❤
Totally agree!! Don’t paint it it’s perfect as is!!
Watching you become a handywoman, wood worker, construction person has been one of many parts of this series 🥰
I like that you used floating shelves. It allows the eyes to see the breadboard as a continuous piece rather than small squares as a backing.
I think whatever you paint the fireplace is what you should paint the hearth!! Limewash is beautiful on brick and it’ll keep the color palette consistent while having different textures!
Kinsley is such a little toddler, asking mum to play while mum's working ❤️❤️❤️
Leave the hearth red over Christmas! It’s looking so festive at the moment and will make a cute memory 🥰
I agree. It’s a gorgeous color transition from the wood of the floor. It’s also borrows colors from the wainscoting of the walls. The red bricks there really makes the room cohesive!
Never paint brick. Brick needs to breath or else it gets brittle and weak. Either stain it or lime wash it. Your doing a great job!
A cream stain would be awesome
Lime washing it would look so beautiful. I feel the color of the brick as is clashes a little with the color scheme she is creating in the space.
Even for the indoors?
They do make that special brick paint, though.
@@muck4227 I could be different inside, but I’m going off my own experiences. I just painted my fireplace three years ago, and recently stripped it down and the brick was crumbly. My brother who is a masonry told me it was because of the paint.
@@muck4227 yes... brick is organic and needs to breathe
Omg MaCenna I’m obsessed with the new cottage intro 🤩🤩 your vision of dream cottage is coming out to life so well. I absolutely love it 😍 so excited to see how you decorate it for the holidays 🤗 xoxo
The living room is looking even better than imagined when you were describing your design plan! Love the millstone gray and the fireplace
eeeep i love the new intro 😍 the living room is coming together so beautifully! am i the only who likes the red washed out brick?? i think it looks stunning how it is! kind of imperfect & very cozy feeling!
maybe just use a lighter mortar to make a kind of german shmear look? or just to lighten up the mortar? i think it would be stunning to not paint the brick!
Girl! You would love having a table saw. Life changing! 💕
I was thinking how difficult it would be to do these renovations with toddlers running around, and then I saw a little Kinsley making sure she gets her little paws into everything lol! She’s so cute. You’re doing a beautiful job as always McKenna can’t wait to see it all finished!! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It definitely depends on the toddler/dog's personality. I get on the floor for a project and my dog is like, "TIME FOR PETS! IF YOU DON'T PET ME I'LL SCREAM!" 🤣🤣
The floating shelves look so nice - I think keep it like this to show off the beat board/color!
I agree! I would paint the bottom cabinets the millstone and stain the shelves maybe to match the windowsills in the kitchen? I think painting the shelves the millstone they disappear and loose the wow factor of the bead-board shelves and the paint.
MaCenna the skills you have learned while renovating the cottage are impressive! It is very inspiring to watch you master new things! I love the fireplace and bookcases. Can’t wait for more.
True i agree
I think the thing that makes this the most special is that one day your children will be able to look at these videos and really see all the hard work and love their parents put into building this home 🫶🏽 so special love what you are doing here
I know she has such a good record of everything.
Such a sweet sentiment!
Kinsley always makes me laugh- what a character, and SO helpful when you are recording... LOVE the shelving the way you did it, and can't wait to see the whole thing done. You probably can't wait to see it done, either!
I imagined her coming out painted. She's so inquisitive. 😆
Kinsley needs a little tool belt. 🥺
we stan Kinsley!!!! 🥰
I love everything about this episode : the new intro so cute, Kinsley playing with her toy haha, the floating shelves, the deep color you chose. I love all of it ❤
I envy your courage and skill using all the power saws, drills, sprayers etc. My dad and husband have always been great with power tools, and I always wished I could do it, but they do scare me. So thank you MaCenna for letting me live vicariously through you! I enjoy watching your progress so much!! I too renovated a 100+ year old house, butI stuck to refinishing wood,painting,stripping wallpaper and tiling. … LOL.
Hey, it means that you have tools at home, more or less ? Maybe, you can go to place where they teach you, without "scaring" you 😉.
This way, you will get the knowledge And create the cabinets you like ! 😬😊
@@sourisverte6791 Thanks for the input, but I'm way too old for that now. I would have loved it when renovating my 156 yr. old house 22 years ago, but I won't be taking on those kinds of projects any more. LOL!
Kinsley playing with her babie while you work is absolutely adorable
MaCenna! I love how happy and energetic you appear, always showing up and going above and beyond even though you're exhausted. This episode was A TON of work to put together for all of us fans and friends. THANK YOU. I've been watching your channel for the last 2 years and this episode is one of my TOP three favorites.
There is no limit to your creativity and you inspire me not only with interior design but you inspire me to go with my gut on paint choices and design elements. Your comfort cottage has come a LONG LONG WAY this year. BRAVO to you and Romeo and mom Kathy and your Dad coming together as a family and making these dreams come true. If you look back at every little detail and project and appliance, each one is a dream that you made come true. God has really blessed you! That's a lot of dreams made into reality! Your diligence and hard work has really truely paid off. Thank you for allowing each of us to come along with you on this journey. Can't wait to share the holidays with you and Romeo and Kensley for VLOGNESS!!!
Much love from your friend,
~ Rachel (Redding, CA)
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What you have managed to learn and accomplish during this whole renovation project just boggles my mind. So awesome. Your parents and Romeo must be so proud of you!
Who’s excited for the Living room decor especially for the upcoming Christmas season ❤❤❤ Cant wait!!!
Love all of it with one exception - the height of the TV. I'm from europe so this has always seemed so crazy to me so I guess it's an american thing? When sitting on the sofa you'll be straining your neck looking upwards. Our tv's here are on eye level height when you sit down on a sofa or chair, it is never placed above a mantel or something like that.
I just love a good ol' actually building episode! The living room is turning out great!
You can really see the scale of that wall now. It is STUNNING. Omg I can’t for the Christmas tree and holiday decor when it’s all finished!❤
I hope I’m not too late to suggest you fit a triangular cut piece of brick to the corners to reduce the possibility of toe stubbing on a square corner finish. I think it may look better too. Less boxy perhaps. Its all looking great.
Love your Supervisor Kinsley. He really takes his job serious and checks everything.
When Kinsley is in the shot I immediately focus on how cute she is!!! She’s demanding you to play with her I live it!!
The cottage is coming together SO WELL 😍 Your design choices bring so much warmth into the space and are truly making this house a HOME right before the holidays ❤ Millstone gray on the bookshelves and the brick hearth - perfect choices
the good thing about having a hearth is adding decor on top as an option
Looking gorgeous! Little Kinsley was trying soooo hard to get your attention to throw her toy, she is such a cutie.
I love Kinsley in this video, going in and out of the cabinet. She's so sweet!💕
I actually love the warmth and vintage/rustic vibe of the brick with the millstone grey colour. It goes back to that one inspo picture you had back when doing the entryway with the window and terracotta pots. Complimentary colours with its undertones.
How have you never been overwhelmed. You seem to have an enormous amount of psychic energy. You should be so proud.
MaCenna, I am SO proud of you! That probably doesn't mean much from a stranger on the internet lol but you just envision things and make them happen. That's so inspirational! Love the new intro and also, Kinsley being so cute with her lil baby while you're trying to do the hearth. We need some Kinsley merch!
Yes!!! The pretty progress! I feel the coffee pantry makeover looming ahead and I cannot wait! I hope we get a little taste of the plans for that space with the bookshelves in the living room. Love your videos!!! 💕💕
Kingsley is like…mom play with me, lol. ❤. Everything is coming along so well, I love it all!
I've hung a few different kinds of shelves and GIRL-- you did so well! When you said it broke you I had a mini flashback. I really appreciate your attention to detail in these projects. Thank you for sharing your progress with us. It's so encouraging!
Lol I love your Lil dog is trying to help you. Adorable!
The shelves look beautiful sweetheart!!!! Wish I had some just like yours!!!! They are beautiful!!!! Very proud of you : my girl!!!! Love and a big hug from Janie from Houston!!!! I am 74 yrs old and I truly love your videos : you make my day: can’t walk a lot : so I mostly sit all day watching your videos and some like yours !!!!!! Your number one: in my eyes !!!!!
Oh my gosh MaCenna--I have been researching floating shelves for my powder room and I kinda wanted to build them. I had all kinds of complicated ideas on how to do that but your way looks so simple and seamless! I am really tempted to give it a try. It looks so good!
I actually kind of love the hearth’s shape the way it is now! I wouldn’t even cut a brick in half to finish the corners. Everything looks so good!! 😍
I think floating shelves are the way to go because there’s so much detail in the fireplace and the hearth and the bead board. So keeping it simple with the floating shelves looks really nice.
I’m absolutely over the moon with the fireplace wall! MaCenna you are totally amazing!
The amount of growth you’ve had is amazing to watch- you put those shelves up so beautifully!
I love watching your videos and watching you work on your fireplace area was one of my favorites! Such a treat to see this area come together! Kinsley is like, "Mom. Mom. Mom!!" 🐶💗
Everything you touch turns to magic. Your parents should be very proud that they raised a decent, smart, nothing she can’t do woman.
I bought myself a pocket hole kit last paycheck. You have given me so much confidence to try this myself. Thank you so much for being who you are.
The intro is dreamy 😍...and I don't know why but seeing all this slowly becoming a reality fills my heart with so much joy and happiness that it feels like my personal accomplishment. I am so deeply invested in your progress 😄
I audibly gasped seeing the first shot of the hearth. the living room is looking amazing!
There is nothing you can’t do! You amaze me! And I just love Kingsley with his little orange toy, shaking it for all it’s worth! Then he watches you so closely! I just love him!
Does Romeo have a job aside from selling vintage clothing?
i like the floating shelves look! it adds a modern element to the living room and i completely see your vision painting is the right choice! i think a middle piece would make the whole look more "stately" which you could go for and would be gorgeous but i like the subtlety of what you've done so far! i've been following since the very first video, and i never tire of seeing your progress, keep up the good work
Wow ok that new intro is beautiful!!!! And living room is looking SO good!!! 😍 I am always so proud when you find ways to up cycle parts of the old house into the new.
You are physically very strong, MaCenna, realized just how strong as I watched you put the board underneath each shelf. Wow! Love the design process and seeing it be executed.
I’m so excited for 25 days of renovations 💗
😂Kinsley dropping her toy in your lap, like “Mum! You’re moving your hands, I know you want to play! Come on, take it!” And then when you were building the boxes and she was bringing it to you almost as if she were working on a project too. Gosh I love her.
"This window trim is in the way."
*Rips off window trim* Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣
Young lady you leave me speechless I have been watching you prepare and do in your home as you have used every scrap that you have in your home :-) you are one in all.., ha ha ha the shelves look amazing and the fireplace ! Continue to be blessed
I just feel so proud of you like you were my own daughter. Little sweet Kinsley wants to be a part of everything. So cute.
Wow! I am so impressed with how you tackle projects and stretch your skill set! The hearth and shelving look amazing! 👏
A marble with green veining would be spectacular on the top of the base unit of that shelf.
I can’t with Kinsley! She’s soooo adorable! 😍
Omg. I just get so stinking excited when I see a new episode or vlog come on. I literally stop what I’m doing or watching to watch it! I’m here in San Antonio/Boerne area and I have been watching you for years! I was about to start my Sunday cleaning, saw todays new video notice so I stopped cleaning and now time to watch the new episode! Keep up the amazingness, McKenna!
I can't wait for the reno-vlogmas!!! It will be so much fun how you mix the renovation with the holidays!! Best of luck Macenna!!!
The floating shelves is the definitely the way to go! You don’t want to cover that lovely beadboard. Everything is coming together so beautifully.
I really think you should find a soapstone remnant for the cabinet top. It will draw in a black accent and another texture to balance out the kitchen.
This was one awesome episode… so much progress!! So happy for you
I wasn't ready for an update so early!! SO excited for you have spaces that you can make your Xmas cozy dreams come true, esp after last year.
Girl you are my favorite with power tools. I did a lot of renovations and decorating to my 2 story brownstone with my dad who could do anything. Now he's gone and I'm older, I wish I would have paid more attention to all he did. You bring back a lot of wonderful memories.
MaCenna you should be very proud of yourself. That fireplace wall is looking absolutely fabulous but I could definitely feel your pain/exhaustion from installing those floating shelves. Your home is really going to be beautiful and you deserve every bit of it.
The brick hearth looks glorious. The rough organic shape contrasts beautifully with the delicate and ornate mantel. I'm only halfway through the vid but had to jump on and comment ☺️
Edit: I also like odd numbers. But I reckon the top of the cabinet can count as shelf number 5 ☺️
I'm really grateful for your videos, they make my day so much better 💜
I like the floating shelves.With all the details on fireplace and mantle it makes them stand out
Kinsley is a DOLL!! She is such a character.
Loving this living room reno! Can’t wait for the Xmas decor and Vlogmas!
In hindsight you should have started the bottom side from the front to back so the smaller brick would be in the back.
I thought that too but I think she wanted the bricks lining up with the ones on top. It's not a problem to cut a brick in half if you have the right tools.
Thank you so much for showing how you did the floating shelf! I have been trying to find the best way to make one and your video helps sooo much! LOVE THE OVERALL LOOK! Absolutely stunning!
Awesome job! You could always do a "stucco" look on the bricks to match with the back of the fireplace so that it flows all the way down the wall.
I kinda like the corners missing on the hearth. Is that just me?
Silly question why when you paint do you always start in the middle then bottom then top? Wouldn't it be better to start at top and work your way down?
I believe it makes any potential lines, from where the paint dries more quickly, to look more seemless this way, since it's such a large area.
You are fearless when it comes to building all the cabinets and shelves, I am so impressed!
I like the shelves floating just like that!!!! They are perfect.
McKenna the built-ins are amazing. The fireplace and hearth are the cherry on top. Is there anything you can't do? You are AMAZING! 👏 ❤
Your Kinsley is such good company, watching very closely, everything you do. Really so sweet!🥰
I hand sewed a small pillowcase last night and am beaming with self-pride 24h later... I can't even imagine how proud you must be of yourself for doing all that you're doing in your house!! Congrats, MaCenna, and keep up the good work! :D
I like the brick with the piece missing!! It's unique!! Don't cut a brick, it's so good how it is!! It beautiful 😍
i liked how there was a corner to the hearth. looked like an intentional design detail
You never cease to amaze me! In the middle of it all you make camera moves. Girl!!!🎉🎉🎉
I’ll be honest, when you were talking about plastering the fireplace AND using the ornate mantle AND making a brick hearth I was skeptical about it all coming together but MACENNA! It looks so good!!!!!!
Love how the floating shelves turned out. I really like how they highlight the beadboard
Every time, I say that I don’t know how you did that yourself! You’re awesome, woman!!
The new intro is so great!!
I think the brick/fireplace and mantle would be beautiful in black. That’s across from the kitchen island. And it would carry over well.
🌺. FYI: IF YOU GET/ RENT A TILE WET SAW YOU COULD CUT EACH BRICK IN HALF & THAT IS SO HELPFUL BECAUSE IT MAKES THEE BRICKS HALF THE WEIGHT AND THEY DONT FALL OF IF YOUR NOT GOING TO STACK THEM. AND IT ALSO MAKES IT EASIER IF YOUR GOING TO STAGER THE BRICKS INSTEAD OF HAVING THE GROUT LINES ALL IN ROWS.
Amazing! The floating shelves are much nicer because they show the beautiful wall behind
So happy when you Said that you were painting it the same color as the wall!! Thats the right choice!!!