I don’t know why designers love to put open shelves next to a stove/range/cooker. It must be a nightmare to clean; they’re just magnets for grease and dust. Although the design looks nice, and makes for lovely magazine photos, some of the elements are not practical.
Rita De Ruysscher, my guess is that many times the people who design homes don’t cook, and they’re completely unaware of how cooking film gets all over things.
It's pretty but not practical, like whole open plan. I don't want to smell cooking all over the house. I presume this is for people who lives on salads and smoothies.
@@ludastout2852 Right 👍🏼 If one cook spicy food, sauteed onions, lots of spices etc I guess range hood is a big helper, but after awhile scent of food get into walls, carpets, furniture... I won't deny big airy space look better, but as I said, not very practical if one is particular about his/hers house "scent"...
I love the industrial vibe of this victorian house. It's elegant but still feels cozy and warm. Lots of black & white but doesn't look boring or neutral at all.
This is at least the third time I've watched this same video. This design is not only beautiful, but I can 'borrow' many of these ideas for my own home which is similarly shaped. I love this project. The home is cozy, but uncluttered and very, very beautiful.
There was some beautiful millwork around the doors and stained glass ... sad that they basically wiped out any hint of a heritage home and did the whole boho scandi thing that everyone’s doing these days ... might as well have a loft apartment 🤷🏻♀️
@@rmonson5002 RIGHT?! I would love to live in an intact Victorian house with all the trimmings and enjoy the separation, the quiet, the closed off spaces that give you breathing room. "open concept" means someone's watching 90 day fiance in the living room while someone's making a smelly stir fry in the kitchen flinging oil everywhere and someone else is trying to read and yelling at someone else to turn it down ... hahaha
@@lilithgrrrl I totally agree. I think blowing everything open like that ruins the charm and integrity of a Victorian home. The quirks and little hidden nooks and crannies and doors and wonky little closets and all are what give Victorians charm IMHO. Old houses left in tact are like an archeological dig into a past era. Yes, electrical and plumbing needs to be updated, but I think those things can be done while remaining sensitive to the original style of a Victorian. Don't get me wrong, I loves me some big open loft apartments like you said, but an old Victorian townhouse and open loft are not interchangeable. And ripping out beautiful original millwork and stained glass just hurts my heart. It survived for 100+ years just to be destroyed for some fleeting trend? Boo. And it also lacks imagination. Okay, I'll stop ranting...for now 😉
This is exactly how i want my apartment to look like.....Very Masculine and Modern with few fun elements like the powder room tiles and soo on...love it❤️
Joel you did a fantastic job. Would love to see more videos of Joel's work. I also appreciate House & Home gave us a complete tour of the house. Great video.
First off, I'm sure next time he's featured he won't be wearing such a distracting casual ensemble. But the good news is that those tight white shorts could not compete with this man's talent for great design. FINALLY H&H, you featured an interior designer worthy of watching! I adore the minimalist design, the great use of space, the craftsmanship, the finishes, etc. the interior of the home is pure bliss. The outdoor space felt a bit disconnected to me, like I was at someone else's outdoor space. But, kudos for the amazing interior!
it's such a travesty to transform a Victorian town house into something industrial... Getting rid of original architectonic features and place a fake brick wall and retro tiles is unfortunate. we are so obsessed with an open plan living that the owners have now an island next to the stairs, meaning it will be the first thing you'll see when you get in... love the decor though.
I agree. All Victorian character has been stripped away. It's well done for a new build condo, but not a considered renovation of an historic Victorian, IMHO.
It's the fact that the kitchen looks more like a pass-through to me. And the island cramps an already narrow space. It actually didn't seem that open with the orientation of the rooms. Although, I'm not sure there was a better way to orient them given the narrowness of the house.
Bravo! Perfect execution of maintaining Victorian character with clean modern functionality! Well spoken and articulate descriptions on what was done and your approach to design decisions. Thank you for sharing this project with us. Very talented design. Well done!
I love hearing that you vaulted the ceilings! We’ve been dreaming about doing that and it is great to see examples of it! You’ve done an amazing job here
Great renovation but one question: don't any kitchen sinks in Canada have draining boards? When you are washing pots and pans (the ones that can't go in the dishwasher) where do you put them to drain before putting them away?
Mchantemerle Legros, since drain boards are usually not very attractive, most designers wouldn’t put them on display. And it’s very possible that this couple doesn’t use a drain board at all if they use the dishwasher.
Love everything from top to to bottom, I live in a not dissimilar Victorian house all the way in London and this has given me a few ideas to be cracking on with
I think it depends on a lot of things, including what you cook. I cook a lot, but I rarely cook fatty foods like bacon. Also, while I don’t have open shelves presently, I would like to, and I can imagine that what would be kept near the stove would be the commonly used things, like every day dinner plates. So the shelves would essentially be getting emptied out and washed quite frequently anyway.
I absolutely love this transformation! I love that he mixed all metals in the kitchen . I love the black without overwhelming or making the home too dark
I would like to see someone restore a Victorian rather than make it open and modern. I appreciate the renovation it's beautiful, just not my style. To each her own.
Same. It seems all the renovations of Victorians that I'm seeing lately completely strip the home of any historic character. It makes me sad. It just looks like a new build condo. Why remove the original stained glass window and casings in the living room? I don't get it and I don't like it. Once you've stripped the history away there is no putting it back. If you don't like Victorian style I would suggest not buying one rather than denuding it.
The comments about the tight shorts are killing me 😂😂
I didn’t even notice the shorts until I saw the comments.
I was
Too busy admiring the house
He’s getting muscular as well.
@@Icebluegel11Really? They're somewhat of a tacky and unprofessional distraction.
I don’t know why designers love to put open shelves next to a stove/range/cooker. It must be a nightmare to clean; they’re just magnets for grease and dust. Although the design looks nice, and makes for lovely magazine photos, some of the elements are not practical.
Rita De Ruysscher, my guess is that many times the people who design homes don’t cook, and they’re completely unaware of how cooking film gets all over things.
I cook daily. I like them. But then I’m a bit of a clean freak...
It's pretty but not practical, like whole open plan. I don't want to smell cooking all over the house. I presume this is for people who lives on salads and smoothies.
There's nothing wrong with getting down to a good cleaning session -- it's good for the soul!
@@ludastout2852 Right 👍🏼
If one cook spicy food, sauteed onions, lots of spices etc I guess range hood is a big helper, but after awhile scent of food get into walls, carpets, furniture...
I won't deny big airy space look better, but as I said, not very practical if one is particular about his/hers house "scent"...
Lots of white and very sleek and that's just da shorts!
Bahahahahaha
🤣🤣
Tacky and unprofessional
OK. Relieved it's not just me with the shorts. Also great design on the house!
I love the industrial vibe of this victorian house. It's elegant but still feels cozy and warm. Lots of black & white but doesn't look boring or neutral at all.
In summary: Joel can design a great house and we're all pervs.
YES indeed
😩
"Pervs?!"
This home is S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G. Joel, you continue to be one of my favorite H&H designers!
Something about a house...and a renovation...but those shorts are also rather interesting 👀 🤓
Lol 🤣
😜😂
Which is the problem
Those shorts are about to rip...damn. Anyway, nice house!
I was so distracted that I had to watch this 3x! ;-)
@Cheryl Finch - I was also dickstracted 😉
@@KenTurnerSings nah chill 😂
this home is beautiful. Joel is next level.
Joel is such a fantastic designer. This house is beautiful, yet masculine.
Ummm, love everything Joel does but could not take my eyes off the shorts.
Lmao. Same.
Same. So nice to see him so casual.
are they shorts?
@@claudiamolina5107 HAHA
Agreed! I couldn't stop looking at how skin tight those shorts are. He looks yummy but I think the outfit is a bit too casual for this video.
This is at least the third time I've watched this same video. This design is not only beautiful, but I can 'borrow' many of these ideas for my own home which is similarly shaped. I love this project. The home is cozy, but uncluttered and very, very beautiful.
Then shorts though😏
Those shorts are the male version of daisy dukes.
Which is the problem
There was some beautiful millwork around the doors and stained glass ... sad that they basically wiped out any hint of a heritage home and did the whole boho scandi thing that everyone’s doing these days ... might as well have a loft apartment 🤷🏻♀️
My thoughts exactly.
@@rmonson5002 RIGHT?! I would love to live in an intact Victorian house with all the trimmings and enjoy the separation, the quiet, the closed off spaces that give you breathing room. "open concept" means someone's watching 90 day fiance in the living room while someone's making a smelly stir fry in the kitchen flinging oil everywhere and someone else is trying to read and yelling at someone else to turn it down ... hahaha
@@lilithgrrrl I totally agree. I think blowing everything open like that ruins the charm and integrity of a Victorian home. The quirks and little hidden nooks and crannies and doors and wonky little closets and all are what give Victorians charm IMHO. Old houses left in tact are like an archeological dig into a past era. Yes, electrical and plumbing needs to be updated, but I think those things can be done while remaining sensitive to the original style of a Victorian. Don't get me wrong, I loves me some big open loft apartments like you said, but an old Victorian townhouse and open loft are not interchangeable. And ripping out beautiful original millwork and stained glass just hurts my heart. It survived for 100+ years just to be destroyed for some fleeting trend? Boo. And it also lacks imagination. Okay, I'll stop ranting...for now 😉
Okay Joel your work is always awesome....but so are those shorts!, Lol
Tacky and unprofessional
Beautiful home, but what is with those shorts???
I was thinking the same 😬😂
I thought I'm the only with same thought
Same. It's poppin'
Lol true hahaha
Very distracting
Tight house, just like someone’s shorts 🩳
lol
lol
🤣🤣
Thats what I noticed too
Joel wears them great 😊
Really well done to use this restrained colour palette but warm it up in different ways
This is exactly how i want my apartment to look like.....Very Masculine and Modern with few fun elements like the powder room tiles and soo on...love it❤️
I’m always wandering where they put these fancy outdoor furniture in winter time
You would have to rent a storage place. There's no room to store it in the house.
Joel is my favorite, this is how you do plants rather than plopping pothos on a random shelf everywhere.
snake plant in the shower? I hope it's fake!
GREAT Job!!!!!
Joel Bray's work always hits the spot for me. Loved his previous house reno!
I've had to rewind this video 5 times already and I still can't focus on the house... LOL
Which is the problem
Well done.
Take a shot every time Joel says "really."
Gorgeous.
I am no designer but for a Victorian home the design update took that charm away.
Agreed
Very stylish...on point
This is one of the most stunning, creative renos I've seen for narrow homes. Soo well done ! 👏❤
Let me guess. The homeowners Ryan and Adam stipulated that Joel must wear very tight shorts to be allowed into their home. What the?
@N N Edwards everyone is distracted by the shorts .. was a bit too much...we love Joel though !
🤣🤣
Tacky
Joel you did a fantastic job. Would love to see more videos of Joel's work. I also appreciate House & Home gave us a complete tour of the house. Great video.
Well done! Gorgeous!
The short shorts is all i look at the whole time. pretty sure i've seen this guy at white party or some atlantis cruise...
hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!
The owners are circuit boys so that makes a lot sense
LMAO. Why you airing him out like that?
@@KiickrOcksz The LAST thing he is getting is air.
Which is the problem
Beautiful
One of the best renovations I've seen on this channel. So elegant. What a talent!
I love this style, masculine yet soft,.
Just a tad too masculine for me
Beautiful renovation would have like to seen the exterior as well.
beautiful
Beautiful result...
Everything matches, combining the contemporary and the classic in a perfect way
Beautifully done and great use of space.
The house is so pretty! 😍
Thank you so much for this shorts tour, so much was packed in.
First off, I'm sure next time he's featured he won't be wearing such a distracting casual ensemble. But the good news is that those tight white shorts could not compete with this man's talent for great design. FINALLY H&H, you featured an interior designer worthy of watching! I adore the minimalist design, the great use of space, the craftsmanship, the finishes, etc. the interior of the home is pure bliss. The outdoor space felt a bit disconnected to me, like I was at someone else's outdoor space. But, kudos for the amazing interior!
You forgot your trousers
it's such a travesty to transform a Victorian town house into something industrial... Getting rid of original architectonic features and place a fake brick wall and retro tiles is unfortunate. we are so obsessed with an open plan living that the owners have now an island next to the stairs, meaning it will be the first thing you'll see when you get in... love the decor though.
I agree. All Victorian character has been stripped away. It's well done for a new build condo, but not a considered renovation of an historic Victorian, IMHO.
@@rmonson5002 I'm imagining how it looks from the outside... :(
@@maisondecouture yeah, I'd be curious. It must have been beautiful in its day with that stained glass window...
It's the fact that the kitchen looks more like a pass-through to me. And the island cramps an already narrow space.
It actually didn't seem that open with the orientation of the rooms. Although, I'm not sure there was a better way to orient them given the narrowness of the house.
Bravo! Perfect execution of maintaining Victorian character with clean modern functionality! Well spoken and articulate descriptions on what was done and your approach to design decisions. Thank you for sharing this project with us. Very talented design. Well done!
Wow i love everything about this transformation😍😍😍
Now THAT is how you do a Reno and home tour! Joel setting the bar 🙌🏽🔥
Beautiful home, great combination of modern and traditional 👏👏👏👏👏👏.
I love Joel Bray's work
Absolutely gorgeous! I'd move in right away 👏🏼
Time for big boy pants Joel!
I love hearing that you vaulted the ceilings! We’ve been dreaming about doing that and it is great to see examples of it! You’ve done an amazing job here
Beautiful!
Hi shorts...like your Joel 😉
House is dope tho!
Gorgeous
Beautiful house!!
Wowww gorgeous
Great renovation but one question: don't any kitchen sinks in Canada have draining boards? When you are washing pots and pans (the ones that can't go in the dishwasher) where do you put them to drain before putting them away?
Mchantemerle Legros, since drain boards are usually not very attractive, most designers wouldn’t put them on display. And it’s very possible that this couple doesn’t use a drain board at all if they use the dishwasher.
I find a lot of kitchen designs don’t have draining boards. Like you I don’t understand why. I live in Australia and it is the same over here
One thing I noticed was the guest bedroom. The size of the room was quite apparent with someone in it (angle too/camera lens) compared to a side shot
Joel hits another one out of the park! This is so chic and modern, but still cozy!
Such a beautiful house, cozy and modern!
Very nice
I never thought I was a black cabinet type of person but that kitchen is beautiful
I can't stop watching at his shorts 😂
Which is the problem
Joel NEVER disappoints! What a gorgeous home! Hope the owners enjoy it for many years to come! 😊
Love the home... beautiful!
Not completely sure on his choice of shorts though... was it those, or the house we were looking at? Hummm!
Unprofessional to be dressed that way for a home tour
Stunning!
Love everything from top to to bottom, I live in a not dissimilar Victorian house all the way in London and this has given me a few ideas to be cracking on with
Wow so much beautiful 😍❤️💗💕
First look I thought he was in underwear. "Really sets the tone".
And not in a good way
Love this house !
Joel ,you've done it again . what a beautiful home :)
I was hoping it was a 'Joel design' as soon as I saw the link showing hits of green! More Joel please!
i love it! really pretty
All the houses he designed are really my dream homes. Love all his designs!!!
It feels homely and it's beautiful ❤️😍
Love the master bedroom!
Joel you have done a brilliant job... looking forward to finding more of your work!!
Can his shorts BE any tighter?🧐
I heard your question in Chandler Bing's voice.
@@kc3074 that is exactly right ✅
Beautiful job from top to bottom! Love it!
I think it depends on a lot of things, including what you cook. I cook a lot, but I rarely cook fatty foods like bacon. Also, while I don’t have open shelves presently, I would like to, and I can imagine that what would be kept near the stove would be the commonly used things, like every day dinner plates. So the shelves would essentially be getting emptied out and washed quite frequently anyway.
This house is goregous!!! I love the loft and the master bathroom!! The outdoor space is an ubran oasis!!! Good work!!!
*urban
Everybody talkin’ bout my tight shorts, I got my tight shorts on 🎶 🎵
You are BRILLIANT Joel, my FAVORITE Designer🤍 I sure hope there is some spandex in those shorts though:)
Tacky and unprofessional of him to wear those
I love this house, everything about it.
Excellent work. ❤️
Amazing interior design
Great design Joel!! I love the cohesive feel throughout. Beautiful!!
They did not rip out that original (?) stain glass window in the dining room!
Beautifully done!
I absolutely love this transformation! I love that he mixed all metals in the kitchen . I love the black without overwhelming or making the home too dark
I love the color scheme! Very cozy, very inviting.
I really like this transformation after long time.
I would like to see someone restore a Victorian rather than make it open and modern. I appreciate the renovation it's beautiful, just not my style. To each her own.
Same. It seems all the renovations of Victorians that I'm seeing lately completely strip the home of any historic character. It makes me sad. It just looks like a new build condo. Why remove the original stained glass window and casings in the living room? I don't get it and I don't like it. Once you've stripped the history away there is no putting it back. If you don't like Victorian style I would suggest not buying one rather than denuding it.
The house is so spacious and dem shorts are tight
A poor fashion choice