2 YEARS (in 15 minutes) RENOVATING a CRUMBLING FRENCH CASTLE into DREAM HOME

Looking back at our first two crazy years renovating our 18th century Chateau in Normandy. Lots of DIY, hard work and passion has helped us to rescue this beautiful building and create a new life for our family.
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  • @axachll526
    @axachll5262 жыл бұрын

    I could totally see this being rented out for a wedding, all the guest rooms for the groomsmen and the bridesmaids to get ready in, absolutely beautiful!

  • @suziclark4244

    @suziclark4244

    2 жыл бұрын

    And with those beautiful grounds... that could be a real moneymaker for them!

  • @periperithisvery

    @periperithisvery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, exactly what a great venue right

  • @mollyaberg8237

    @mollyaberg8237

    2 жыл бұрын

    And the Church is near

  • @mulethedonkey2579

    @mulethedonkey2579

    Жыл бұрын

    wedding in normandy, france in a chateau with some classical musicians. Hell, an orchestra. I'm wedding crashing.

  • @matagotangel

    @matagotangel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mulethedonkey2579 Haha100%

  • @miknes12345
    @miknes123452 жыл бұрын

    The stress of undertaking a project like this can break many relationships, but I only see smiles and a can do attitude. What a lovely partnership you have !

  • @babilx6216

    @babilx6216

    2 жыл бұрын

    Money baby

  • @CockatooDude

    @CockatooDude

    2 жыл бұрын

    I doubt they recorded the parts where they were screaming at eachother.

  • @OvidusNaso

    @OvidusNaso

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's called editing and having enough money to buy a mansion

  • @miaalmeida4787

    @miaalmeida4787

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OvidusNaso actually, buying castles in france is very cheap. theyre cheaper than houses because they need repairment, and housing is already cheap in france. theres over a thousand castles for sale in france

  • @korhonenemilia1816

    @korhonenemilia1816

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@miaalmeida4787 I mean. It's a stretch to call it "very cheap", but it's definitely more affordable than most would think. A chateau like this will still run you a couple 100k, with the real cost hiding in the reno costs.

  • @Dawn00767
    @Dawn007672 жыл бұрын

    You survived the renovation, still married, that’s awesome. You taught you children what a dream, hard work and dedication can do. You made family memories. Started a business and saved a piece of history. A win -win! Bravo!

  • @miriahkendall7418

    @miriahkendall7418

    Жыл бұрын

    I so agree with your comment! you can tell how much love and respect is in their marriage by the way the communicate and their body language. Most couples argue trying to build a prefabricated book shelf together 😆. what a beautiful life and house they made.

  • @Nik110512

    @Nik110512

    Жыл бұрын

    This!

  • @romrich

    @romrich

    Жыл бұрын

    If a renovation breaks a marriage, shouldn’t have married to begin with

  • @Agathe.May...
    @Agathe.May...2 жыл бұрын

    As a French citizen, thank you for taking care of this beautiful piece of our heritage. You have great taste, it looks beautiful AF.

  • @user-wm4qp7mg9g
    @user-wm4qp7mg9g2 жыл бұрын

    i would love to have a partner who'll say 'fck it, let's do this' mentality. lmao both of you are living my dreams 🖤 it's not just a house, that's literally a home y'all just made

  • @stillfangirlingtoday1468

    @stillfangirlingtoday1468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a trustworthy friend or family member?

  • @njcamocutie7085

    @njcamocutie7085

    2 жыл бұрын

    I THINK THEIR BANK ACCOUNT IS HUGE!!!!!!!!!!! The average person cant afford this reno

  • @PatchouliPenny

    @PatchouliPenny

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I have a partner who had that attitude but no bank account to support. Now we're broke with no pension! Hopefully there will still be a state pension for us in 15 years time...

  • @njcamocutie7085

    @njcamocutie7085

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PatchouliPenny and your stillbirth this person...Desperate ppl.

  • @benmerzougdounia7418

    @benmerzougdounia7418

    2 жыл бұрын

    "That's not just a house, that's a home you just made" 💓

  • @carleylively9108
    @carleylively91082 жыл бұрын

    Hands down, this is the easily the best chateau restoration I’ve seen. The pared down aesthetic really lets the building herself take centre stage. ☺️

  • @barbaralose8133

    @barbaralose8133

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning!! Hope to visit, I am only 73. You are a lovely family. Your wry humor is amusing. Best wishes!

  • @danielledixon9432

    @danielledixon9432

    2 жыл бұрын

    Imagine inheriting that ! Amazing.

  • @michyx2732

    @michyx2732

    2 жыл бұрын

    AGREEEEE

  • @lxmns3726

    @lxmns3726

    2 жыл бұрын

    Herself? Houses have no gender. Its an it.

  • @yveltalsea

    @yveltalsea

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lxmns3726 boats

  • @loribragg2947
    @loribragg2947 Жыл бұрын

    The handpainted mural in the guest room is probably my favorite part of the renovation. It looks like something from a fairytale---loved the soothing, restful green hues. Great job! 🙂👍

  • @finn4785
    @finn4785 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched several channels of people buying and renovating needy chateaus in France. The work you've done far surpasses all others. It is tasteful, elegant and beautifully airy and simple with the occasional whimsical surprise.

  • @alainanatale6281
    @alainanatale62812 жыл бұрын

    the mural in the downstairs guest bathroom is STUNNING. i cant imagine how much time and work went into that, anna is incredible

  • @jobrownsmith116

    @jobrownsmith116

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree. It's so stunning. She's very talented.

  • @haaratz

    @haaratz

    2 жыл бұрын

    12:45 are grenade apples NOT oranges!

  • @bubblewrappd

    @bubblewrappd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. That in particular blew me away!! Sublime!

  • @iLoveBoysandBerries

    @iLoveBoysandBerries

    2 жыл бұрын

    Twenty minutes

  • @sarahcb3142
    @sarahcb31422 жыл бұрын

    So many of these "restorations" just modernize the heck out of the interiors, making them all sleek with updated furnishings and washing everything out in white colors. But I think that you updated things while keeping the integrity of that late 18th century feel. Fantastic work! edit: bc I don't know what whitewashing means apparently! ;)

  • @paimon7208

    @paimon7208

    2 жыл бұрын

    you cannot whitewash a *house* maam..... edit: please stop replying telling me about the whitewash thing and how dumb i am. like, i get it, i wrote the original first reply at 4am and i was impulsively typing. i got soo many replies to that comment telling me the definition, which i all replied to, trying to redeem my stupid ass, yet you guys still going at it. im not that stupid to not know what homophones and metaphors are, i was not in the fresh state of mind. plus i had been watching some video essays about the term whitewashing and many videos with the word whitewashing, them referring to the racial term.

  • @survivinggamer2598

    @survivinggamer2598

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paimon7208 I think she means making the walls all white like they do in modern houses.

  • @s_9785

    @s_9785

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paimon7208 I’m not sure if they meant whitewashing as its most commonly used or if they meant that a lot of modern interior design just paint everything white and leave it very minimalist. Whitewashing is also a painting technique that many use to bring texture to their walls and wood surfaces.

  • @alyssa6215

    @alyssa6215

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @zestytriss5282

    @zestytriss5282

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hate the white color inside of any buildings it so boring and bland

  • @raydudaily
    @raydudaily2 жыл бұрын

    what a lovely house!

  • @yvonneyang5145

    @yvonneyang5145

    2 жыл бұрын

    捕獲阿滴!

  • @wonka3209

    @wonka3209

    2 жыл бұрын

    what a lovely couple!

  • @catm2326
    @catm2326 Жыл бұрын

    I was mind blown when I realized that wallpaper was hand painted. stunning

  • @kevinhixson3157
    @kevinhixson31572 жыл бұрын

    The homemade wallpaper turned out fantastic! You both are incredible for taking on a project like this especially during the pandemic. The chateau looks amazing. Well done.

  • @fionaxdairy1297

    @fionaxdairy1297

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie

  • @saaravaldmann2066

    @saaravaldmann2066

    2 жыл бұрын

    Would love to have that in my home one day

  • @emmavanvliet705

    @emmavanvliet705

    Жыл бұрын

    Zrxtxxxxx

  • @MWard-kp3dk
    @MWard-kp3dk2 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a walkthrough video of the whole house for a better look at all the beautiful work you guys did!

  • @lalah2235

    @lalah2235

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had just said the same thing. I agree. 👍🏻💗

  • @juliestenger4853

    @juliestenger4853

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I'm so confused about the set up.

  • @28105wsking

    @28105wsking

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too! A walk all around the property, a walk around the outside of the house, and then a walk around the inside from the unfinished top to the beautifully restored down. When we were restoring Conishead Priory in the seventies and eighties, now the Manjushri Institute on youtube, we made a front room into a sort of photographic and display room of the history and the restoration to date and as planned with the National Trust. Then we prepared a full tea area and invited the public in for an Open House with tours, to wander the property and to contribute support by subscription. We also created a little shop for nicnacks and books on the great houses of England, area history, etc. we invited local shops in to sell their wares too and had a garden shop adjacent to the vegetable garden, run by a local nursery for the day. It was a raging success with newspaper and local TV coming in! Many local people had never been inside in their whole lives! As we involved the community with the restoration, and festive activities, many needed contacts were made and we began to find more ways to fit into the community! We decided to do open house once a year and later expended it to daily tours when interest grew. Just a suggestion!

  • @ginnylpatton

    @ginnylpatton

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes that would be wonderful!!

  • @morgadoapi4431

    @morgadoapi4431

    2 жыл бұрын

    yall did

  • @rhasydgarol
    @rhasydgarol2 жыл бұрын

    i love how you kept the 18th century style! it’s rare nowadays especially everything is getting modern. I wish u a lot of guest, you are all so talented and dedicated, congratulations! 🎉 🍾

  • @skullcharger887

    @skullcharger887

    Жыл бұрын

    ??????

  • @liltrooper29
    @liltrooper29 Жыл бұрын

    I think it's crazy that they did most of the work themselves. Historic building conservation is usually looked after by whole cities or organizations. The fact that they didn't this themselves is beyond incredible.

  • @Em-lj7hd
    @Em-lj7hd2 жыл бұрын

    The inside is great, really miss the greenery on the exterior though! That ivy on the door was magic ✨

  • @SaneNoMore

    @SaneNoMore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree'd. As an avid watcher of renovation videos I am constantly let down by how many people remove trees and greenery not realizing how much better looking they are than bare spaces.

  • @maret1729

    @maret1729

    2 жыл бұрын

    As beautiful as the ivy is it really is horrible for the structure.

  • @viella90

    @viella90

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seeing as they redid the facades im guessing they had no choice but to take it off and it can also really damage the walls they just spent 100k on renovating

  • @michellegove

    @michellegove

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SaneNoMore your comment says it all, you’re a watcher not a do-er, those things look beautiful but they are a night mare for the house, filled with rodents and eating into the building, that’s probably why it cost so much for them to fix, as everything was rotten.

  • @reladie

    @reladie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ivy destroys the stone work and bricks. You could put Ivy on your walls

  • @bp-vt6vz
    @bp-vt6vz2 жыл бұрын

    The greenery and cottage vibes of the exterior was much more beautiful -it gave me so much happiness seeing the meadow and greenery in the beginning

  • @alexisseely-carroll1020

    @alexisseely-carroll1020

    2 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXaD2LSmo7racbw.html

  • @agnijabistrovaite1082

    @agnijabistrovaite1082

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree the front of the house looked better with original colours

  • @mymelody4581

    @mymelody4581

    2 жыл бұрын

    yesss that was much better before :(

  • @tompw3141

    @tompw3141

    2 жыл бұрын

    Greenery is terrible for brickwork, though...

  • @mountmeeviews

    @mountmeeviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed - it felt warm and inviting with all the nature and with the garden and greenery and those two beautiful trees to the left that were removed. It is very beautiful and stately now but perhaps not as charming.

  • @leeann1444
    @leeann1444 Жыл бұрын

    I know very little about renovations but watching the way the two of you treat each other is enchanting. Your love is palpable. I wish you and your families many years of love and happiness in your new home.

  • @jillj6643
    @jillj6643 Жыл бұрын

    I’m very rarely impressed anymore, but this is impressive!! An unbelievable feat!! You also exude happiness!! Lovely couple, beautiful family!!

  • @lena-trajkovic17
    @lena-trajkovic172 жыл бұрын

    this is phenomenal! i just feel bad for the two huge trees missing at the end, they were so pretty :(

  • @actionanimations4879

    @actionanimations4879

    2 жыл бұрын

    They become a house enemy and huge maintenance issue. I hate what leaves do to roofing over time.

  • @diayanisortegamartinez610

    @diayanisortegamartinez610

    2 жыл бұрын

    me tooo

  • @thatpersonyoudidntknowexis149

    @thatpersonyoudidntknowexis149

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same. I was actually saddened when they removed a lot of the greens outside. But I guess it'll be a hassle to clean and maintain...

  • @stephanieh.777
    @stephanieh.7772 жыл бұрын

    The transformations are stunning! I love the fact that the walls aren't just drab white or cream with the accents left up to furnishings and decorations, but the walls themselves are canvasses to add character to a room.

  • @jomeyer13

    @jomeyer13

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah but i like those styles too. dark beams and whitish. fabrics and often red. but what the challenge and fun in that for anna. I've learned though that those white rooms loose a lot pf appeal being so large. i love waiting for anna;s creativity.

  • @Svetlasha_S
    @Svetlasha_S5 ай бұрын

    С большим удовольствием наблюдаю за преображением вашего шато! Цвет стен очень удачно перекликается с эпохой замка. Браво! Жду следующих видео

  • @briansilkworth5486
    @briansilkworth5486 Жыл бұрын

    Your vision, creativity, tenacity and ability to change directions as circumstances dictate is amazing to this new subscriber. Your château is gorgeous. It will all pay off

  • @sonicbloomtuts
    @sonicbloomtuts2 жыл бұрын

    I really love how you're not scared of using colour, when so many just do everything in white these days. The wallpapers and mural are absolutely stunning. I wish you had documented the process here from the very beginning. I'm looking forward to watching you slowly finish the chateau to the very last detail.

  • @shatiaoleary547

    @shatiaoleary547

    2 жыл бұрын

    The entire process is on their channel.

  • @aragonasten

    @aragonasten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check their instagram. They documented it there from the very beginning, even before youtube days.

  • @lifeofannbianca
    @lifeofannbianca2 жыл бұрын

    Gooshhh.. the amount of detail and love put in this home is overwhelmingly amazing despite the hinderances faced! I have no doubt you are proud of yourselves and will forever remember the moments you had putting this beautiful home together.

  • @jimmerriman6920
    @jimmerriman6920 Жыл бұрын

    Anna's artistry is really beautiful. Very nice! The house (chateau) is very special.

  • @j.b.9581
    @j.b.9581 Жыл бұрын

    I took some time and looked at dozens of entryways in several chateaus and noticed that most ALL of the tiles in French chateaus are black and white. In this chateau, the tiles are gray and white. It's a distinguishing feature!! You should be very pleased and proud of the work you have accomplished. Both of your own skills, and for cherishing and preserving a gorgeous piece of HISTORY. Bless you!! with safety, health, and more refurbishing success!!!

  • @valeriiapshenychna8146
    @valeriiapshenychna81462 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if it's been said already, but doing this along with having TWO children is absolutely amazing!! Even one child requires an immense amount of attention, but two - it's titanic work itself!

  • @candace200

    @candace200

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right! and one of the children was a baby! Holy moly.

  • @0Diazzz0

    @0Diazzz0

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's some feminist nonsence xD

  • @jesselizcher

    @jesselizcher

    Жыл бұрын

    @@0Diazzz0 It's reality and has nothing to do with feminism. A feminist would say you can do it all! But the reality is children are really hard work. You don't know yet because you're still a child.

  • @0Diazzz0

    @0Diazzz0

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jesselizcher In reality people do this all the time. It's not hard work to raise childeren at all. We've been doing it since the dawn of time. You're just projecting.

  • @jesselizcher

    @jesselizcher

    Жыл бұрын

    @@0Diazzz0 Look at all of the fucked up humans in the world parents need to be trying harder.

  • @catherineanderson2894
    @catherineanderson28942 жыл бұрын

    I adore all of you. Those little girls are darling and Anna, the handmade wallpaper is amazing. Of course, there is also the hand painted mural in the newly made bathroom. Cathy in Connecticut.

  • @HBADGERBRAD
    @HBADGERBRAD2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work! You have a Superlative taste level❣️ I’m an old retired Interior Designer, I can’t help myself because I’m always critiquing, always! LOL 😆 but my gosh!! Everything is absolutely prefect❣️BRAVA 👏🌹 BRAVO 🙌 BRAVISSIMO 🌟 you both keep everything so calm, it’s your combination of personalities. I wish you and your family many decades possibly centuries of calm bliss filled happiness for the extended years. Love from your new fan in Calgary Alberta CANADA 🇨🇦 💝

  • @mariposa1933
    @mariposa1933 Жыл бұрын

    The Chateau in the snow pictures are just mouth dropping. I’m from California so I love me some snow! 😆❄️🌨️😍 Gorgeous gorgeous home. ❤

  • @SoAndyDIY
    @SoAndyDIY2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations for all the amazing work you achieved together, it is done with a lot of taste and that green guestroom is absolutely beautiful !

  • @alhamdouwachoukroulilah6333

    @alhamdouwachoukroulilah6333

    2 жыл бұрын

    J'ai directement pensé à toi 🤣

  • @fireworks4543

    @fireworks4543

    2 жыл бұрын

    too dark, dreary green color in the guest bathroom ... sorry... also too many green painted walls in the other rooms. on a not sunny day ... staying in the rooms would be depressing

  • @emma.l.m
    @emma.l.m2 жыл бұрын

    This journey is absolutely wonderful ! I love that you decided to "save" some historic place instead of tearing down the whole thing to build a new house on the same spot ! Also, the compilation was a great way to discover your chanel, now I'll go and explore the renovation more in details :)

  • @nowakpatricia843
    @nowakpatricia843 Жыл бұрын

    Ich kann nur sagen wunderschön!! Die farben! Der Stil! Wirklich toll. Eure Renovierung ist die erste wo alles ist so wie ich mir bei einem chateau vorstelle.

  • @jeannedeperthuis8690
    @jeannedeperthuis8690 Жыл бұрын

    The paint job in the guest bathroom is amazing!!!

  • @debshaw680
    @debshaw6802 жыл бұрын

    You’re really bringing the house back to life. We make scent memories when we are children. Your girls will always associate fresh paint and cut wood with a lovely sense of a beautiful home.

  • @Marvellousmargot

    @Marvellousmargot

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a lovely comment 💗

  • @lissymarie9396
    @lissymarie93962 жыл бұрын

    Absolutley loved watching the progress in this video! After staying at the Chateau in October, I can't recommend enough visiting Anna and Philipp in the most charming French town I have ever been to! You two are as genuine and amazing as you appear in your videos!

  • @jomeyer13

    @jomeyer13

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow

  • @juliasmet6052

    @juliasmet6052

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which city is it in?

  • @lissymarie9396

    @lissymarie9396

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juliasmet6052 Honfluer

  • @dittoluv

    @dittoluv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@juliasmet6052 Honfleur

  • @vickieskridge1220
    @vickieskridge12202 жыл бұрын

    I have watched you from the beginning as so many of us have, but hearing some of the back story makes us love you guys even more! Anna you are a force to be reckoned with!!! The colors, the wallpaper that you CREATED, and the mural are nothing less than spectacular!!! Honestly you make Martha Stewart look like she just started mod podging!!! (is that even a word?) LOL!! Phillip I have so much respect for you too!!! The skills that you have learned and probably taught yourself are remarkable!!! I wish you and your family all the best for 2022!!!!

  • @corricatt

    @corricatt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree!!

  • @ExpectMiracles55

    @ExpectMiracles55

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vicki, I hope you don't mind if I make your comment my own, as it fits me o well. Happy 2022 to you, to all our friends at the chateu, and to all these lovely people who make up one of the classiest group of commenters ever! After each episode it's an added pleasure to read the comments section!

  • @vickieskridge1220

    @vickieskridge1220

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ExpectMiracles55 Not at all!! All of the comments also express my feelings as well!

  • @yarajbaily1858

    @yarajbaily1858

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Vicki Eskridge although this is the 1st video of theirs i’ve seen, i couldn’t agree more with what you’ve said... i’m blown away with the whole process from start to finish!!

  • @luvvy888

    @luvvy888

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such a kind and true statement. Hope you’re happy and healthy as well! The world needs more kindness like you’ve shared here.

  • @zlatan_2197
    @zlatan_21972 жыл бұрын

    You don't often see such an ambitious, hard-working, talented and kind people. You did amazing work already, looking forward to the future videos!

  • @James52172

    @James52172

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually you see them every day at McDonald's, they just don't have the financial means to impress you

  • @Daniel-dj7fh

    @Daniel-dj7fh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because unusually it costs more than to just build the whole thing from scratch. My grandma's got a small garden piece here in Germany with a little pretty much torn down hut she and my granddad built up. The roof's soggy and the walls are crumbling. But since it's got some protected landmark stamp on it you'd have to renovate the thing wall by wall, costing more than to just rip the whole thing off and building double the house there.

  • @marechaldefer3077
    @marechaldefer30772 жыл бұрын

    Bonjour , en t'en que français , cela me touche énormément le fait que vous faite revivre notre patrimoine . Le travaille accompli est vraiment magnifique , merci 🙏

  • @URFUTUREUK
    @URFUTUREUK Жыл бұрын

    You guys seem happy. This is refreshing to see as the other couples doing this are really quite pretentious. I wish you both the happiest life together in this chateau. Thank you for making a heart warming video. Inspiring too.

  • @zoeh.2361
    @zoeh.23612 жыл бұрын

    Ugh this is just GORGEOUS. You both were the perfect people to restore this piece of history; you seem to be very talented, have a great eye for style & color, and care about keeping the historical charm of it!!

  • @julietetlours
    @julietetlours2 жыл бұрын

    the downstairs toilet mural is out of this world dreamy.

  • @professormoriarty6875
    @professormoriarty6875 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing what you can accomplish with a good partner. Having faith in each other, believing in yourself, and being able to push through difficulties and obstacles make you unstoppable. Your greatest asset is that you have each other. Well done! Wish you all the best with your chateau and your business.

  • @The-Portland-Daily-Blink
    @The-Portland-Daily-Blink2 жыл бұрын

    Saving that old house was so noble. I love it when people save the good old houses. Bravo to you both!

  • @fiveamskatesesh
    @fiveamskatesesh2 жыл бұрын

    I'm absolutely in love. Nothing better than maintaining the house's original charm instead of turning it far too modern. I wouldn't change a single thing done on this château

  • @stevendaniel8126
    @stevendaniel8126 Жыл бұрын

    Magnificent and Gorgeous !!!!! Congratulations.......... Simply Beautiful.

  • @JanColdwater
    @JanColdwater Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from America!You guys did an amazingly, beautiful job. It is breathtaking! Thank you for resorting a time when craftsmanship was the pride of a true family home. Just lovely. 🥰

  • @carolehanrahan
    @carolehanrahan2 жыл бұрын

    You must have such a feeling of pride and satisfaction when you look at the before and after shots. You have really brought the chateau back to life.

  • @Maatjuhhh
    @Maatjuhhh2 жыл бұрын

    It's sooooooooooo enchanting. You guys really saved the magical feel. Even it's brand new, as soon you enter the room, it feels like you have entered a room frozen in time but slightly updated here and there instead of a whole new room. The botanical washing room is my favorite. The lighting there is stunning. You guys have got yourself a new subscriber!

  • @OGkrystie
    @OGkrystie2 жыл бұрын

    wow wow WOW. It's all so beautiful. Yhank you for taking the risk and restoring that heavenly place. And that wallpaper ... Just breathtaking!

  • @jonibaird126
    @jonibaird1265 ай бұрын

    Wow! I am exhausted just watching this! I've done renovations and know how expensive and stressful it is but this makes me feel like I painted a hallway! Amazing family and massive talent!

  • @tvommy
    @tvommy2 жыл бұрын

    i have a strong feeling that whoever this chateau was built for originally would love how you guys renovated it!

  • @HighPeaksHome
    @HighPeaksHome2 жыл бұрын

    As a builder who is doing a full renovation i am in awe of the bold color choices and level of detail going into the project. I am very jealous of the art work. Hats off to both of you.

  • @yodaddy4735
    @yodaddy47352 жыл бұрын

    Wow nice! Definitely dream house . A great feeling know you guys did it... With time it will worth a lot more money honestly. 0 loss

  • @marieharkinson7861
    @marieharkinson7861 Жыл бұрын

    I admire your dream and hard work to accomplish it. You have a beautiful family.

  • @clarerobbins37
    @clarerobbins372 жыл бұрын

    I’ve followed your progress from your first vlog. It’s simply amazing what you have accomplished so far. You have great style and a fabulous sense of humour. Happy New Year and I hope you will be busy with lots of guests this year, enjoying Anna’s granola And your beautiful chateau 🥰

  • @c.s.s.8117
    @c.s.s.81172 жыл бұрын

    Watching weekly is amazing, but seeing the cumulative progress of two years is breathtaking. The two of you and the mini-helpers have recreated a Masterpiece! Well done.

  • @isabellkoller8339
    @isabellkoller833910 ай бұрын

    Simply unbelievable what wonderfull dream you made come true. I saw the video about the story before you bought the Chateau. You are a power couple and I am so impressed by your creativity and your strong will. Congratulations and god bless you and your family

  • @olivierlecreux
    @olivierlecreux2 жыл бұрын

    Great work. Respect of the tradition and a touch of modernity.

  • @fayla8127
    @fayla81272 жыл бұрын

    omg that dark green guest room is so beautiful. editing to say the entire house is so tastefully decorated. would love to book a room one day

  • @susanvaughan4210
    @susanvaughan42102 жыл бұрын

    When so much is being degraded, it's really healing for my heart and soul to see this labor of love, by such talented, creative, and courageous artists.

  • @xsmash5328
    @xsmash5328 Жыл бұрын

    It looked like a lovely family home. The people living here before seemingly tried to escape the old-fashion and embrace more modernity. You, on the other hand, turned it in a beautiful and aestetically elegant but also neoclassical, cold, impersonal, empty, soulless house - simular to how it was intended when it was built first. It is no family house anymore. The truly best way to use it is as a guest house and rent it out as it certainly will be VERY profitable as a business.

  • @Teba95
    @Teba952 жыл бұрын

    Tremendous respect for your work ethic, dedication and mentality to never give up, no matter what, until you reach your goal and dream. You guys deserve the wildest success.

  • @susiekay1950
    @susiekay19502 жыл бұрын

    This was a wonderful reprise of your enormous amount of work and TLC restoring the chateau thus far. I hope you are really, really proud of your work-because it is just stunning. I’m looking forward to seeing the work in progress on the kitchen-knowing that it will will change how you function in the chateau in a very dramatic and helpful way.

  • @gnarbeljo8980

    @gnarbeljo8980

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well put! Spot ON❣️

  • @bogtrottername7001
    @bogtrottername70012 жыл бұрын

    This is the best renovation of it's kind that I've seen on You Tube ( and I'm a retired remodeling contractor - 47 years of experience - 37 years of that in Washington DC ). A HELPFUL HINT FOR EVERYONE ---- even on an 8 foot high wall use a handle on your paint roller; I had 3 of them 2' - 5' & 7'. They will save you a lot of energy & help you avoid over reaching ! Beautiful renovation; of course it takes $$$$$, but the most important things are respect for the building and "a good eye". They obviously had all three.

  • @tractmcglyn8749
    @tractmcglyn8749 Жыл бұрын

    The Appreciation & Dedication You All Have For This Historic Beauty is Inspiring & Wonderful! This Video Made Me Extremely Melancholy & Appreciative that there are still Individuals that care for Architecturall History on this Earth like You & Your Crew, Family... Much Respect &: Amazing Work ! Beautiful! 🙏❤️💯🇺🇸

  • @murilomatosmendonca9065
    @murilomatosmendonca9065 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful beyond words, especially the botanical walls on the ground floor. Refined taste and adamant dedication everywhere. Admirable.

  • @OGAC1
    @OGAC12 жыл бұрын

    I hope you guys have a wonderful holiday season. I miss your wife smile and your funny jokes I love both of you. I love watching your video you guys bring a smile to my face. Am sending some California love

  • @glennmcgee1729
    @glennmcgee17292 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy a nicely edited recap, especially when the outcome is so beautifully completed. I missed the scene where Anna brings Phillip coffee or tea whilst he works in his yellow office.

  • @lizclegg7556
    @lizclegg7556 Жыл бұрын

    I respect your courage in taking this on and commitment in seeing it through. You also have really good taste, a really good eye.

  • @GaitaPonto
    @GaitaPonto2 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly talented couple with an impecable taste. Well done.

  • @drewt9829
    @drewt98292 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful home. You two have done a masterful renovation. Anna is truly an artist.

  • @raineypiechowski3032
    @raineypiechowski30322 жыл бұрын

    They did such a fantastic job with a limited budget!

  • @rosemakin8405
    @rosemakin84052 жыл бұрын

    my family is doing this with a church! it’s so fun to see all the steps that we as a family may go through!

  • @natashasnaturalnest
    @natashasnaturalnest Жыл бұрын

    Amazing amazing every room, the detail, the mural. Absolutely stunning

  • @ruthkirkparick3535
    @ruthkirkparick35352 жыл бұрын

    Yellow is my favourite colour Philip, but it doesn't work well for every space or person. Wherever possible I rely on sunshine or bright warm-tone light to highlight small amounts of yellow in our home. You and Anna seem to be doing the same. I am not a professional so your channel encourages and inspires me, in every way. Both of you are "rays of yellow sunshine" -- even where you are not happy. Your daughters and parents, Nathan, Benoit, and all the other people who have helped with your projects are wonderful to see. Thank you many times over. I will keep watching to keep the inspiration flowing in all my own projects.

  • @zerosashes
    @zerosashes2 жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful! The interior is incredible. The only disappointment is the exterior, losing all that exquisite greenery for plain white. It begs for at least some potted plants by the door. So sad. It’s your home though and I know it is how you like. Wonderful job you’ve both done!

  • @dawm89

    @dawm89

    2 жыл бұрын

    especially the two big trees left of the chateau, why chop them down? not very climate-friendly

  • @catiso1057

    @catiso1057

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dawm89 i agree it was more beautiful with all the greenery and its sad to see the trees go, but maybe because the trees were so close to the building there was a safety risk? i hope that was the reason anyway

  • @alexisseely-carroll1020

    @alexisseely-carroll1020

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @SandyCow

    @SandyCow

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dawm89 I agree with this however, at the end of the video, you can see in their place are two new saplings as well as a grass/ greenery bunker! so an overall net gain

  • @annamo9354

    @annamo9354

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, sometimes the tree roots can damage the foundations. We have a big chestnut tree right next to our house, and our cellar is permanently wet because those roots find a way in...our house was built in 1900. Not to mention the extra work due to foliage permanently clogging the gutters. But I still can't bring myself to get it removed... also the ivy, as beautiful as it looks, does a real number on your walls. Those little sucky roots go underneath your plaster and dampen the walls.

  • @nanastrippin2006
    @nanastrippin20062 жыл бұрын

    I'm from the US and I deff want to come visit and If I do, I want to stay in the blue room, it is so stunning!! Thank you for this video, you've done an amazing job, what a dream come true for you... great job!

  • @KS-dz8pw
    @KS-dz8pw2 жыл бұрын

    *every room looks extremely elegant. i personally love modern and minimalistic rooms that use neutral tones and white but this is amazing. i've never really liked these types of room designs but they did it so well that I absolutely love how it looks. got me rethinking my aesthetic lmao-*

  • @darant2249
    @darant22492 жыл бұрын

    I love the greens. Especially in the entry. Happy and welcoming like Spring. You are an amazing family including parents!

  • @sherrygalloway7099
    @sherrygalloway70992 жыл бұрын

    It's so perfect. A dream home. And so unique. Story book house.

  • @zeliahayden4150
    @zeliahayden4150 Жыл бұрын

    I so enjoy watching your videos. You both exhaust me when watching you work. Your energy is amazing and I wish you many more successful renovations. Keep up the beautiful work.

  • @chrism3872
    @chrism38722 жыл бұрын

    Speaking as an Architect, you have done, and are doing, a splendid job! Thanks for catching us up!

  • @Windkisssed
    @Windkisssed2 жыл бұрын

    It's takes a great marriage and strong commitment to tackle such a beast of a project such as this! Congratulations!!!

  • @nylanelson8660
    @nylanelson8660 Жыл бұрын

    So happy for the 2 of you because you both are such hard workers & don’t give up. Plus we Love the videos you make of up your triumphs & trials & seeing your lovely family too 💜

  • @missymedina5375
    @missymedina53752 жыл бұрын

    that bathroom you created!!!! it's a true work of art.

  • @coriquackenbush7874
    @coriquackenbush78742 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to see the work and fruits of your labor. I just realized that I have been watching your videos, since you placed them on KZread. I’ve love each and every one. You both are very inspiring. What a great team, and let’s not forget your parents and little cherubs. Well done everyone!!! Cori

  • @ChocolateMonkeh
    @ChocolateMonkeh2 жыл бұрын

    PHENOMENAL. You both should be so proud of yourselves. From buying a property, renovating and restoring that property (through a pandemic I might add!), then using it as an income! Such an inspiration, although it's expensive and extremely physically and mentally draining, taking a risk like this is so rewarding in every aspect!

  • @florentinalily
    @florentinalily11 ай бұрын

    Hats off to you both. I have watched since the beginning and the retrospective just shows how much you have achieved. congratulations

  • @cgage_01
    @cgage_012 жыл бұрын

    This is gorgeous. I appreciate how much they remained true to the period without sacrificing any of their own personal tastes. Wonderful.

  • @ricamiazoraydaechiverri6976
    @ricamiazoraydaechiverri6976 Жыл бұрын

    All I can say is that both of you really did a great job! So fantastic! So amazing! I love it! Congratulations for a job well done! 👏👏👏

  • @fionabryant2447
    @fionabryant24472 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what you have all achieved in the last couple of years is absolutely phenomenal. You should be so proud of your achievements and I really hope you can take some time to sit back and soak it all in as a nice milestone marker. You are such a beautiful family creating beautiful things. Well done and keep up the impassioned restoration of your beautiful chateau. Much love from Australia.

  • @brendapinckney538

    @brendapinckney538

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your labors of love & providing inspiration to your admirers. "Joy is the simplest form of gratitude." ~~Karl Barth~~

  • @natalyasaraz
    @natalyasaraz Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely remarkable! Wonderful job guys! Honestly I could not stop smiling during this entire video !!!! 🧸🥹

  • @haagatha
    @haagatha2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite channels. My hope is that one day, when we can all travel safely again, I can book a stay at this beautiful place. Thanks for sharing your progress with us Anna and Philipp

  • @pichotjanick174
    @pichotjanick1742 жыл бұрын

    Hi U 2, daughers & families, U can imagine how much I enjoy watching your videos ! U make my day... every day 😄👍. I'm French (living on Burgundy) and I'm completely fond of U. Thank U so much 💜💙❤

  • @user-mj6sl9qv8j
    @user-mj6sl9qv8j9 ай бұрын

    We're wrestling with the bureaucratic misery of a tiny cabin renovation in Italy. I first watched your Dolomite film (I'm obsessed with unaffordable Alto-Adige or as you say Sud-Tyrol) wallowing in envy at your family cabin, I followed your breadcrumb trail to this elegant chateau. I was hoping for crass privilege and daddy money self-entitlement so I could write you off, but found two hard-working, creative and loving spirits grinding uphill. Im in awe - that was a monstrous job, so easy to fall under the wheels, and yet so diligently pursued and beautifully realised. And with two young children. f-me. I need to get back to the tool box and stop whingeing. Props folks. Many Props.

  • @HowToRenovateAChateau

    @HowToRenovateAChateau

    9 ай бұрын

    Good luck with the burocracy in Italy, I'm sure the cabin is worth the hussle!

  • @stacimcgill793
    @stacimcgill7932 жыл бұрын

    I wait all week for your vlog!! I have come to think of you all as family and will be visiting one of these days. And, because of you all, I have begun renovating my own home. Blessings to you two, the girls, and your parents. And, look at all you have accomplished and have not killed anyone!

  • @strappingsolutionsllc7847
    @strappingsolutionsllc78472 жыл бұрын

    I have so much appreciation and respect for architecture of this period...I'm in absolute awe and admiration at this transformation...absolutely stunning! I've always dreamed of doing something similar and wished I had a partner to embark with on such a project! Truly a beautiful blessed family 😊