CHATEAU RENOVATION: THE ORANGERY -- Before, After & a Big Reveal!
Episode 31: How to Renovate a Chateau Orangery. After many delays, the Orangery of the chateau is finished! Replacing countless window panes, repairing difficult metalwork, painting a green ceiling, and sourcing plants and furniture, there have been more than a few challenges! However, respite was found in plant shopping and discovering where France's hardest working tradespeople eat for lunch.
ABOUT US:
Hello! I’m Vivienne, the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful (and wonderfully funny!) husband, Simon, our daughter, and -whenever possible- lovely friends and family.
This is not our first chateau! 20 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, nearly 18 years, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and -of course- antiques and art!
We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love!
Links
@Chateau Love
Instagram - / chateauloveofficial
Facebook: Chateau Love
MUSIC:
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Ashley Locheed - "La Vie En Rose"
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I have not seen a chandelier this shape before. Its shape is unusual and suits the room really well. Love the room and especially the flooring. Great job to all!!
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Debbie! 🏰💖
Wow, what a spectacular setting you have created with so many possible usages. Love the curtains and all the beautiful details you added. You are so talented!. I really enjoyed and appreciated the effort you both put into this video. Thank you, Thank you!
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Barbara! 🏰💖
@mercedesquinn6374
2 жыл бұрын
Great area for multiple use. So beautiful ❤️ congratulations to both of you.
@barbaralose8133
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning! The two of you balance each other so beautifully. Do you take reservations , even for viewing or is this blog to show your home with all of
@barbaralose8133
2 жыл бұрын
Your special Touches.
What a wonderful room Vivian and Simon . You both have exquisite taste for decorating.
Great job on the orangery. And the curtains look great. Enchanting, relaxing and beautifully decorated. Kudos.
That’s a very elegant outcome Vivienne. Great husband and wife team work. 😉🥰
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jade! 🏰💖
Great job, it turned out beautiful. I can see you using it as a multi-purpose room year round. I totally enjoy watching you and Simon on your adventures whether it's renovating or the many other things you present each week. Thanks for letting us follow your journey.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Don! We are so happy you are joining us! 🏰💖
Wow wow & wow!!! Both you & Simon have done such a spectacular job. This is more than a renovation but a transformation into a dreamy ✨✨ orangerie were one can transport themselves to another time. Bravo mes amies 😘😘!!!
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, dear Diane!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
What a stunning transformation, well done you two.
Ashley has the most soothingly beautifully smooth voice… thanks so much for sharing Vivienne and Simon ⭐️🤍💛🤍⭐️😊😊
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sarah! I’ll pass on your lovely comment to Ashley. 🥰🏰💖
What an incredible job you did in restoring this beautiful room. I love all the textures and neutral colors. If it was me, I would grab a good book and never leave 😂😂😂
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rosemarie! I would love to just that, but this little chateau won’t renovate itself!! 😂😂🏰💖
What can I say or add that others haven’t said. Bravo 👏 What a magnificent Orangerie. That is a some restoration job! A lot of hard work, creativity, love and money went into creating this. It is absolutely fabulous.👍😊💕🌈🇨🇦
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
You are always so very kind. Thank you!! 🥰🏰💖
Oh my, you two are so beautiful together!!! Vivienne. I am praying the Lord bless me with a husband like yours. I understand your decorating needs and to have a husband who has fun going along is a miracle. The place is beautiful!!! blessings to you all.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
You are too kind!! Sending you huge hugs!! 🥰🏰 P.S. Be careful what you wish for! You just might get it!! 😁😁😂😂💖💖
@metropcs7560
2 жыл бұрын
Bless you!!!
Vivienne and Simon, Everything about your life is beautiful with light, positivity and love, thank you from the states
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Sheri, what a beautiful compliment. You’ve made my day. 🏰💖
Beautiful! So satisfying when the project is complete.
As always your creative abilities and teamwork just shine into a beautiful, relaxing garden of tranquility!!
Simon is always dressed so nice while he works. Löve it.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Simon sends you his most heartfelt “thanks”! 😄🏰💖
The room actually looks larger with it completely furnished then it did when it was empty. That's the sign of a good designer right there. You did an excellent job.
What a triumph! Interior designers extraordinaire. Love your hands on approach to renovation and how your vision becomes a reality.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Margo! You are too kind. 🥰🏰💖
Aww this room turned out absolutely fantastic 😍 I love ❤️ it! You guys did a fabulous job bravo!!!!
🦘🦘🦘Thank you both for a magical dose of Chateau Love it’s just what we needed tonight💜💙💕 Ashley makes me smile every time I hear her🦘🦘🦘
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Carrie! I’ll pass your message on to Ashley… it will make her smile, too!! 🏰💖
What a truly stunning transformation! The reveal was breathtaking. You both have created a most calming and beautiful space that will be loved and enjoyed for many years.
What a wonderful accomplishment ! Beauty and function, the best combination ! Great teamwork, great videos !
Absolutely beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing.🍊🍊🍊
Stunning !!!! Absolutely appropriate for the home & WELL DONE !!!!
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🏰💖
Absolutely stunning, glad you blacked out the green glass good choice. I would be a little hesitant to bring in my artist easel to this room, but what a place to enjoy afternoon tea and play cards. You have the decorators touch.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sandy! 🏰💖
So beautiful! I would have a hard time leaving that room! Coffee spot, reading nook, sunny .. perfect place!
What a beautiful room!
It looks stunning. But a lovely place to relax too. Its nice when yours plans eventually all come together. Loved your sisters singing too. Just about to make my curtains for my French house, I think I bought double the fabric, got my measurements mixed up.😜 Thanks for a great vlog as always.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joy! Good luck with your curtains. Better to have too much than too little! 😄🏰💖
So beautiful, well done...really enjoyed watching 💚
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🏰💖
So lovely and peaceful. I would spend a lot of time out there. I can just see you sitting at that table and painting Vivienne with Simon reading and drinking coffee of a morning. Such a special place. 🥰
I can see the love and excitement of every purchase of furniture and accessories in that magnificent room. Be proud it is a triumph of beauty and warmth.
WOW!! So beautiful!!!!! I also love the working man's lunch place. Looks delicious!
Oh my....it is a beautiful space.
It looks amazing and comfortable now , A job well done xx 👏🌼🌼💕🤗
WoW, wow, wow- this is literally what came out of my mouth when you revealed the finished room. If anyone's talents deserve a chateau Vivienne, it is certainly yours. Thank goodness Simon has the skills to repair the canvas on which you create your art. What excellent team work. You should both be proud of bringing this room back to such a glorious state.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🥰🏰💖
Absolutely stunning! Well done you 🤩
sooo elegant ! A lovely setting to entertain .....Thanks for sharing !
Beautiful, you have such good taste and an eye for interior decorating.
WOW! Just another amazing transformation. Every detail is just so perfect and the music at the reveal, lovely. Is that your sister? I love it.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kelly, yes! That’s Ashley’s voice. 🥰🏰💖
Exquisite!
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! I knew for a fact that room was going to look as beautiful as it looks! Vivian your taste is exquisite! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jackie, thank you!!! 😁🥰🏰💖
Truly lovely!
Just lovely. It is such a beautiful and inviting room.
Wow! I just love what you both have done in that sunroom. Beautiful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
WOW! absolutely Stunning job.The drapes are gorgeous Vivienne and the furniture is beautiful.Thank you both so much for a fabulous video🥰
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure, Catherine! 🏰💖
Dear Vivienne, the Orangery is EXQUISITE !!! Your eye and design, oh my, an incredible transition. Thank you for sharing your love of design and Chateau Love. Hugs💞
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Charlene! 🏰💖
Beautiful so inviting , love the palms .
The Orangery renovation is stunning! Your taste in decorating is exquisite. Vivienne you did a beautiful job on the drapery, love the fabric. What a lovely room to relax in. I think your Chateau is one of the most tastefully decorated and it feels like a home, I love it! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home, take really good care of yourselves, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💖(Canada)
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
You are so kind, Kathy! Thank you! 🥰🏰💖
Fabulous, fabulous. Looks amazing. Shana, South Africa.
Stunning…you have a flare for decoration and totally my style.
Magnificent!!! That is the prettiest Orangery I’ve ever seen. The curtains, the Chandlier, All the furniture, Plants, Curtains really stunning. Thank you ❤️
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are too kind. 🥰🏰💖
It's BEAUTIFUL! A great place for morning coffee or a lunch or just reading a book. You did a great job choosing the plants!
Gorgeous!!
What a beautiful conversion of a space that was plain into something that is quite elegant now! So enjoyable to see the progress!
LOVE this space!
Fabulous job…..ALL is just so perfect! Lots of multiple jobs, painting, windows, chandelier, re-potting those large palms and orange plants, handing your exquisite handmade curtains and bringing in furniture. This is a room to feel at home in and lovely for all to enjoy always.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Claudette! 🥰🏰💖
Congratulations Simon and Vivienne, the Orangery looks stunningly beautiful
What a wonderful sunroom☺💖💖💖💖💖🌼🌼🌼🌼
It's spectacular! What a magnificent triumph!
Oh my goodness, it is simply breathtaking!! You have amazing vision. Thank you for sharing this beautiful space🥰
The orangery looks beautiful and relaxing
Your sunroom is just beautiful. I love the palm trees and the lovely chairs, what a perfect place to sit and visit with friends and family. 😊God Bless, Kathy 🇺🇸
WOW, how beautiful it looks!🤗👍❤️❤️❤️ I did not realize you were going to use it for a place to entertain.
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Anita! All the spaces have to be for entertaining… a whole chateau (even a little one) is too much for 2/3 people! We are looking forward to filling it with family and friends both old and new. 🥰🏰💖
What a lovely job. The finished room is elegant and comfortable looking. The greenery adds such a n elemnt of healing and serenity.
What a beautiful area you and your husband completed. It is so lovely.
Wow what a grand transformation.
Lovely. I wonder, can you easily pull back the curtains? Looks wonderful covered but those panes of glass are fabulous bare!
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brenda, yes! The track that Simon installed means that the curtains can be pulled in any direction all around the room (except for those behind the mirror). We face the village so the curtains give some privacy at night and also keep the plants from burning when it gets too hot outside. 😊🏰💖
@maggiegray1698
2 жыл бұрын
They look lovely but I fear they will rot in the high humidity that orangeries usually have.
Duly impressed by your interior design ! Congratulations!
What a beautiful job you two have done! It's another thumbs up for your friend in Nashville, Tennessee! Thanks for sharing! I am looking for similar things for my new apartment! I love how you used your draperies and fabric patterns and colors together. I may be using your excellent ideal as a design template for my new and small home! Have a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend!
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Fred!! Congratulations on your new apartment!! Remember, small is relative and any space can be beautiful. Our place is tiny compared to those of some of our chateau friends. I’d love to see what you do when it’s finished! 🏰💖
I was hoping you'd buy that gorgeouw banana tree ! I love the palm trees ! Goodness me it game out amazing place !💖
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Oooh, now you’ve made me want to go back and look at the banana tree! 😃🏰💖
It is beautiful! You and Simon did A great job!
So so beautiful, will nice to relax in.🌸🌺
The orangery looks absolutely beautiful, what a stunning transformation....i hope afterwards you had a well deserved nice relaxing time at your swimming pool 💞
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nandy! I had quite a big clean-up in the swimming pool! 😂😂 And joking aside, yes, it is lovely to enjoy these spaces and share them with others. 🥰🏰💖
Absolutely stunning!
That is a beautiful room, I’m so impressed with how you achieved it, I could sit in there all day..❤️🇨🇦❤️
Absolutely stunning! Great job you guys!
€14 for that feast is incredible! Your chateau is also stunning 😍
Impressive transformation highlighting your artistic flair and sheer gritty determination and hard work !
Oh wow!! That is such a beautiful space, well done! The furniture are perfect and the arrangement of plants make it very dreamy, just love it♥️♥️
Beautiful! And I love the floral armchairs! Where did you get them?
@ChateauLove
Жыл бұрын
Hi, the armchairs are about 20 years old from America of all places! They are like mini-Chesterfields. 🏰💖
Music for our souls and beauty for our eyes. Just delicious ❤️👏🇫🇷
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Candy! You are too kind. 🥰🏰💖
Beautiful outcome. Many wonderful memories to be made there.
You've done a beautiful job of transorming the Orangery into a welcoming haven.
I took a big inhale of breath at the orangerie reveal. Just gobsmackng! You could get a kumquat and have fruit for the most delicious marmalade!
Stunning! A book, a cup of tea, and the cozy chair with the throw is the place for me!
Blown away!!! Beautiful 💛⭐️💛
Wow! I would give anything for your beautiful lamps, statue, table decorations….. exquisite. You can feel the love. Well done.
Gorgeous! the final result was a surprise. Wasn’t expecting it. Looks so lush and inviting. WOW!🎉
Congratulations! that is an incredibly stylish restoration and makeover of the orangery!
That chandelier is gorgeous with the gold leaf! My goodness, the orangery (sp?) is stunning! A magazine-worthy transformation! Bravo 👏
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🏰💖
Wow! What a fantastic transformation, it looks beautiful. Well done you two youve done an amazing job. Love everthing in the orangery. Xxx
I am here for the first time. I am speechless. Really stunning.
Wow!! The Orangery looks splendid!!! Well done!! Love from Vermont
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rebekah!! Thank you and big hugs! 🥰🏰💖
I love the transformation. Just lovely…
Gorgeous! Love how you hid the remaining green panes with your beautiful drapes.
@keithj3223
2 жыл бұрын
Ashley said they couldn't replace the green panes, is the building listed and no changes to outside?
Just beautiful! So elegant!
Stunning transformation! My auction $21,000, 1900’s four square was treat to complete. The work is hard but so rewarding! Great job 👏
The room fits so well with your house! Well done! I wish you many happy moments enjoying the ambience.
You're so ingenious! I love the statue and all your plants, curtains...such a beautiful job! 🌺🌷🌼🌸
@ChateauLove
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Doris! 🏰💖