Sadly, I hate washing up staring at a blank wall! But that’s me!

I don't know how I became so invested in a convent renovation in rural France but I'm here for it. I never miss a video!

I come here every day for music and video "therapy" and to watch the beauty of the "new" Convent emerge. Thank you.

@klynnhoweify

5 ай бұрын

I do too! I love the music and their talent(s)! I love all of them and admire them! I would Love to know who chooses the music! It is so relaxing and beautiful!❤. I agree with you... Thank you very very much!

@Nanci-Griffin

5 ай бұрын

Me too!

@kylehkumagai

5 ай бұрын

same

@sandrabernacki4838

5 ай бұрын

Me too!!

@tostyjoost

5 ай бұрын

same here

Thanks to paddy for sharing his workspace with us

I dare you to say 'no one is going to cook in the kitchen ' in front of Gwen. A mini fridge near the coffee would be nice.

@eletakelley7188

5 ай бұрын

Now you're talking about a wine cooler, that would hold cream.

@merrileeheard3889

5 ай бұрын

😂Billy was making a joke!!

@MissGimpsAlot

5 ай бұрын

He's definitely hinting at something he knows is to come 🤔

@kristinb5121

5 ай бұрын

I’m sure Gwen is in on every decision being made for the convent, including kitchen design. This is a team project.

@Foolishmortal190

5 ай бұрын

They need a pot filler for that stove. There better be some cooking done in there. Otherwise, why?

When the kitchen is completely done. I would love of all people who put time and work in this "Exquisite kitchen". A feast for all that will be cook in this kitchen. Thank you ~

Nearly spat my coffee out when Simon, as casual as you like says, "while Billy's cooking the Osmo"...too funny!!

@melanieparis8697

5 ай бұрын

Me too😂😂😂😂😂

I'm sure your kitchen will come in handy when you begin hosting events at The Convent.

@marytaylor9185

5 ай бұрын

I can see food prepared in the kitchen and brought out to the garden at the back.

@corinnemarcou7471

5 ай бұрын

I can see the community potentially using the kitchen for events/fundraisers/celebrations held at the convent.

@cliveklg7739

5 ай бұрын

Except it won't because they plan to put in a full industrial kitchen elsewhere for events and such.

@angelaprovencher7150

5 ай бұрын

I think Billy is being Sarcastic when he says no one will be using it cause when he says that he has that grin on his face.

@ChrisWright7701

5 ай бұрын

I was wondering if you would get a wine cooler.

That treck to the fridge....welcome to convent kitchens! I do this all the time! Our coffee and espresso machines are in a whole other room from fridge!

His shop is amazing, another beautifully preserved piece of history. Loved how he kept the rails and just works 'around' them.

@dmunoz1943

5 ай бұрын

Paddy made me think of Americans own, Norm Abram master carpenter who used to have a show on Public television and made the most amazing wooden thing. The cabinet door for the convent are going to beautiful. Everything so far in the kitchen is looking marvelous.

@busterdee8228

5 ай бұрын

That schnoz and those Coke Bottle glasses sure were talented.@@dmunoz1943

Thank you Paddy, especially considering you prefer not to be filmed. You certainly are a master craftsman ❤😊🇦🇺

A small kitchen would look silly. No, you are doing it the way it supposed to be done. A grand kitchen, for a grand room in a grand building. 💒

@deborahmarion9038

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I couldn’t agree more.

@SuziSellsSound

5 ай бұрын

I haven't seen anyone ask for a "small kitchen". The feedback from people who cook is to make a FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT.

Billy, I highly doubt that no one will cook in that kitchen. It is pointless to have such a beautiful kitchen and not use it. Paddy is an amazing carpenter. Everything I have seen him make is stunning. I can't wait to see it completely done. Awesome job, guys.

The kitchen just keeps getting better and better. Well done, everyone. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@oosterhuisd

5 ай бұрын

Probably could use a white board somewhere?

I am always impressed by the craftmanship of consummate professionals.

Have you seen refrigerated drawers? They can be placed in any cabinet. That would allow you to have one where your coffee machine will be. You could also use one of the cabinets next to where you plan to put your wine fridge. The present refrigerator could be used for storing larger quantities of food when there is an event .

@SuziSellsSound

5 ай бұрын

Exactly! Refrigerator drawers near the coffee machine would help.

Love having Rick back. Genuinly nice bloke.

Of course Billy is ‘pulling your leg’! He has great plans for the kitchen 😊 👍🏻🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇿

I do not understand the economics of KZread but the fact that it allows you folks to work together as a team and do such fine work tickles me pink. I take an inordinate joy in watching this project progress.

@lizknasel

5 ай бұрын

I would find joy in it all if it had a purpose.

@dawnchalmers7853

5 ай бұрын

I find it has a purpose; not only has Gwendolyn explained what it is going to be in the future, but it also makes a whole lot of people happy. It also, apparently, gives you something to troll.

@lizknasel

5 ай бұрын

@@dawnchalmers7853 Trolling is in no way my intention. Too bad you felt that was true. Can not anyone disagree or make suggestions or tell true feelings without being insulted?

@TravelStephanie

4 ай бұрын

@@dawnchalmers7853she also said the empty chateau would be used for the same purpose 🤷🏼‍♀️

Lovely seeing Paddy’s workshop and his tools. How my father would have loved those new inventions. 40 years ago at 78 he made me a kitchen. Your Mick reminds me of him. Love him❤❤

Too perfect! “Baking” the Ozmo, counting paces from coffee to fridge, and Billy in the extra 60 cm spot 😅 Absolutely love seeing this kitchen come together; you all are doing amazing work. Thank you for inviting us to come along this renovation/restoration project; it’s already beautiful to look at - and will continue to be even more so!

Your ideas for the kitchen layout are wonderful. And there's nothing wrong with changing your mind... after all, it's your kitchen!😉 Thanks for the "field trip" to the carpenter's shop. We love to see all those who are involved with the renovation and how/where things are made. Bless you all.

I love so many things about the kitchen, but my favorite is probably the floor. The tiles with their satin finish are beautiful. 🥰

@connieworcester55

5 ай бұрын

yes,, it really is a gorgeous kitchen..I just want to hang out there.. 🤩

You're funny Billy, when you kept saying, "no one will use this kitchen" I think it will be the most popular room in the Convent for now. Once that library is finished, people will be coming from miles around to taste test the food that comes out of that kitchen, lots of buffets, dinners, wine tastings...oh yeah a wine cooler will come in handy too. I love how you always think outside of the box!!!! Maybe Gordon Ramsey will use your kitchen....think about it!!!

@reladie

5 ай бұрын

Cooking classes in the offing perhaps. Think about that Michael, Gwen and Sherri.

It would be wonderful if you had a huge party for everyone who helped on the kitchen when you have finished with it. At least use it once to honor all who worked so hard on making it beautiful 🎉🎉!

I love it! Thanks for sharing Paddy's shop! Also, if you have all the appliances near each other, you can't have multiple people working in the kitchen. The way it's designed, you can have lots of people doing fun things and not being in each other's way! It's your kitchen, design it as you want! It's beautiful!

“So whilst Billy is cooking the Osmo” actually made me laugh out loud. Best line ever !!!

Patty’s work shop is a woodworkers dream.

It's apt that the first thing you've cooked in the kitchen is a can of Osmo... LOL Love Patty's workshop.

Great kitchen for when you have retreats. I wish I lived near the convent.

@meganhall1306

5 ай бұрын

Me too, I’d love to visit x

That is a dream kitchen. It's a chefs kitchen! It's absolutely gorgeous!

Billy, you keep saying no one is going to use the kitchen - so why did you build it?

I live in Oregon, USA, have been watching since about the time you bought the convent. I really love your channel.

@user-nh2wz4zb6g

5 ай бұрын

Hi Hazel; I’m from Northport, Alabama and I’ve been watching since Gwendolyn shook the keys at the gate.😁

Billy, you are so blessed to have the master craftsman in your life. Great to see Paddy in his own environment. He is just an amazing woodman. Well done team Convent.

I find your kitchen design charming, communal and inviting. It wants many people doing many things & enjoying each other’s company imo.

@sherilynl4038

5 ай бұрын

well they will all have to be standing tho ;-) hee hee hee. i want to know where the lil tables and chairs will be

@kariannecrysler640

5 ай бұрын

@@sherilynl4038 I’m guessing stools honestly the dining area was going to be across the hall I think

What a lovely accident regarding the wine cooler! That will be a nice addition to the kitchen. Now that the awkward cupboard is covered over, please consider placing the fridge there where you mentioned putting a dresser. That would give that end of the room balance with the two modern appliances to either side of the doorway. The dresser could go where the fridge is now and still leave a space between the other two windows for another interesting piece.

I love it that the sinks are away from the stove (sorry-cooker) and fridge. It’s very irritating to have people doing dishes while you are trying to cook. I think it’s a perfect setup. Especially when many people are busy in the kitchen. Lots of space between peoples spaces.

@SuziSellsSound

5 ай бұрын

Try carrying a big heavy pot of boiling hot water and pasta from the stove to the sink across the large room without burning yourself or someone else. Large kitchens usually have an area and sink dedicated to clean up. And another sink dedicated to food prep.

This is your vision for the convent kitchen and naturally people will be curious when it comes to it’s functionality and practicality.

@melanieparis8697

5 ай бұрын

Oh for goodness sake, it isn’t finished yet🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@marienz9555

5 ай бұрын

@@melanieparis8697 I’m aware of that. My comment wasn’t a criticism.

My favorite part of the day watching this channel. 👏👏👏

Saw Phil today and he got his BMW to work and repaired his Range Rover that he bought back. Billy and Simon went to help and see Phil and have beer o’clock. Glad to see the local carpenter shop.

Patty is a master craftsman. You are so lucky to have so many that live by the convent.

I love how the kitchen looks 😁

That was so funny walking from the coffee machine to the fridge Billy😂 keep doing what you’re doing, you’re amazing. Xxx💕💕💕

@SuziSellsSound

5 ай бұрын

@@equatorialjourney4478 I agree. Comment section is very Emperor's New Clothes about the kitchen. Hot pot of boiling water on a trolley... uh, nope!! There's space, resources and it needed some planning so they could use it to serve guests and large groups. At the beginning I was so excited for the kitchen.

Between Paddy’s craftsmanship and Simon’s attention to detail they are a wonderful team to make this kitchen totally awesome! “Billy’s baking the Osmo” said with a straight face, Simon you have a wicked sense of humor! 😁 Love this team, glad the convent is huge cause I’m addicted to you all!

Billy, I think some people thought you were serious, about not using the kitchen!

@sandraevens8744

5 ай бұрын

Yes I was worried, but no longer. Can sleep now.

I was really surprised to see Patty's Combo Jointer/planer. It seems really rare to see the combo units. Most woodworkers I follow use separate machines. Patty's workshop made me smile. Thanks to you and him for sharing it.

I can almost smell fresh bread baking in your oven. Coffee brewing. Where can I sit, look out a window & enjoy my coffee & buttered bread?

@jenng.7939

5 ай бұрын

Yes ma'am...

Thank you Paddy for letting us peek into your workshop and see your amazing skills!

Another magnificent craftsman joins the band of merry men at the convent! Beautiful work Paddy! We'll always remember the oven was christened by heating a cold can of Osmo 😂😂😂. Wine fridge is a great idea!!! I thought you were going to put the wine rack you found in the basement on that wall anyway.

@beastoned8596

5 ай бұрын

Fridge for white, rack for red

@susanaleonard5953

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Your kitchen is the size as my house!

Paddy's workshop is great. I was impressed by the stone walls. It shows its antiquity.

What an incredible channel. The narrative of the restoration, camaraderie, and true respect for each others abilities just really shines through. Amazing editing and musical scoring make this a true pleasure to watch. I am new to the channel and have been binge watching. Such a talented group of gentlemen with amazing vision.

That kitchen along with all else you're doing is going to be in serious demand!!!

Obviously Gwen will use it for her events etc.

😂😂😂It’s your kitchen!! Do what you want!! ❤❤

A small drinks fridge or cooler at the coffee station will free up big fridge space and allow convenience when making beverages that need milk or cream or other refrigerated accoutrements.

@kimg1879

5 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching the kitchen come to life. It’s beautiful bright and lots of windows. I would like to make a suggestion. Where you plan to have the sink would be great because it is near the coffee area. Then have a second sink on the opposite wall near the stove frig area. You are talking about having different functions happening and this would be practical for large events.

Billy is teasing something with his comments of the kitchen never being used. Of course that beautiful kitchen is going to get used! Amazing to see a skilled carpenter at work! Thank you to Paddy for allowing it and Alex for capturing it for us.

@tracyhutchinson4929

5 ай бұрын

I hope you're right.

The kitchen is looking beautiful!

Those’d raised panel doors are a lot like the oak kitchen in our old house. My husband was a cabinet maker, and he built that kitchen. In my new house, the cabinets are simpler - it’s a mid century house, so it needs a different style. Can’t wait to see your kitchen with all the doors! I’m sure it will be fantastic!

The kitchen is beautiful. The elephant in the room? What is the kitchen going to be used for? You have said it isn't a commercial kitchen.??Alex, beautiful opening today. Thank you. 🎉❤🎉❤🎉😊

Billy, don’t listen to all those negative naysayers, your design is amazing! And I am certain that sometimes in the future you will be happy you have two dishwashers, I have no doubt you will use them.

Will anyone use the library?

Hi Billy, I think you did a smashing job with the kitchen. I sincerely hope you and your wife will have a gathering for Easter. Using the kitchen and Organ. You have the room for a few tables around the kitchen so no other work has to be rushed. I am not talking hundreds of people. Please give it some thought. It would be a wonderful beginning for this beautiful kitchen. And your labor of love. 😊😊

I love Paddy's workshop. It has a warm and homey look about it. And kudos for his pronunciation of kiln. Almost nobody seems to know the "n" should be silent.

Layout is never an issue . There are always alternatives: like putting cream and condiments by the coffee area as needed. No problem, plus it may get to crowded with everything in one spot. You are doing well, Billy. Crack On. Everyone seems well with their assigned task. Crack On, no worries. Love the progression.

It lifts ones spirit and create,s positivity, watching these videos. Love the way Billy incorporates his ideas and asks our opinion,s. Convent is taking on a truly loved project.

Paddy does some nice work and he's from the area. Great to help the local economy. The little work is what keeps the place open and doing business. Thanks for sharing. 👍

Beautiful work, Paddy. Bless all craftsmen and women. 💛 And lovely footage, Alex.

You can put a little tiny fridge in cabinet by coffee maker for milk. I love the layout of the kitchen.

@claudiasutherland3544

5 ай бұрын

@@Tony-InLosAngeles they have very small refrigerators that fit in a cabinet and there’s a plug by the stove. Very easy fix.

I STILL say, put the fridge over in front of the closet you sealed up, and put the big cabinet with the dishes where you now have the fridge. You'll still have your stuff spread out, just not the appliances you're using when you're cooking (yes, you'll be using the kitchen to cook since no one in their right mind spends that much money on eye bobbles). It'll still be as stunning and gorgeous as it is now, just more practical.

@danielulz1640

5 ай бұрын

I suggested that same thing.

Thank you Paddy for showing us your workshop.

A small bin for catching stir sticks and other debris near the coffee maker as one might have in a tiny office set up will work just fine. This kitchen isn't a small, efficient work triangle kitchen in a home, it's for hosting large events. And I find it amusing that Billy keeps saying no one will ever use it. 😆 Events are in your future, beautiful kitchen! 😁

@catherinefromchristchurchn6508

5 ай бұрын

And if you use wooden stir sticks and collect the used ones, they can be used to label plants and seedlings in the greenhouse and cloches and garden, when you get to that. 😮 And after that, Mick could save them and use them as little firestarters. 😊

Great visit to Paddy's workshop. Beautiful filming and music thanks to Alex and Billy.

It was wonderful seeing Paddy’s workshop. I’m thinking with those dominoe joins the doors will last forever. It’s so great seeing the craftsmanship being used in this kitchen every single day.

What a beautiful workshop Paddy has! He reminds me of my grandfather so much. He passed many many moons ago. I love oak and have pieces I designed and my grandfather built for me. I used to love the smell of his workshop when I was a little girl😊

The door design is both elegant and simple.

As an American I am fascinated by how you solve building and construction problems. I think I would have built a carcass out of plywood and used oak boards to make facing. Using flat packed composite boards for the carcass and oak for the doors blows my mind.

@agnetaorum4616

5 ай бұрын

Yes watching from 🇨🇦 with a son being a cabinetmaker and hubby that has built everything from our house to 3 kitchens and a oak china cabinet (he even did leaded glass doors for it) we found the German made carcasses odd choice of material when Billy also ordered oak doors and drawer fronts to them from Paddy…

I would just love to sit in that kitchen and admire its beauty, and I would get my steps in for the day just making coffee 😄

Lovely footage Alex and thank you Billy and Paddy showing us your work shop and your work. You are a master craftsman that is for sure. Simon it is great to have you back and Rick. Yanis has learnt so much and is such an asset to the team.

hello EVERYONE!! How wonderful to see a real, professional craftsman working in his workshop, what a carpenter Paddy is - his skills are to be seen and enjoyed for a lifetime. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

Billy, most people like to congregate in a kitchen, they like to sit down at a table, have a coffee or a bowl of soup, and talk... Have you thought of such a cosy place (corner) in your big kitchen?

I used to help lay out radar system upgrades. When the engineers thought I would not hinder their genius, I would be allowed in. My first comment was always something like: right, let's make this look like we meant to do it this way. Billy reminds me of those engineers--except that he smiles more.

Thank you Paddy for sharing your workshop and procedures with us!😮😊❤

Wow….what a kitchen. It’s every woman’s dream! You guys have truly outdone yourself!

Simon is a pro! Well done mate!

@sushirules

5 ай бұрын

When he puts on his glasses, he means business!

@bassjaymi

5 ай бұрын

@@sushirules he is a master!

I would love to see the basement kitchen in the chateau finished. Do you have future plans for that?

The kitchen is incredible! I could happily live in just this space. Billy, your vision has paid off in spades.

Paddy’s work shop is amazing. He certainly has all the tools to make beautiful creations 🤩A little fridge by the coffee machine would be nice to store cream or milk. The kitchen looks beautiful 🤩 😍😘

I love your big grandiose kitchen, Billy! Plus if you let KZread comments design the convent it would end up looking like the car Homer Simpson designed.

@merrileeheard3889

5 ай бұрын

😂 very true!!

@lilartistca

5 ай бұрын

That's the truth!!! 😂

@DebraGray-gt7fw

5 ай бұрын

lol!!!

Paddy, Oh he's a classic, the cig and all - love it ;) great work !

Love the precision and cleanliness of Paddy's workshop.... a sign of a true professional who loves his work

Everything's coming together very nicely. However I think the kitchen sinks should be in front of the windows. Remember Billy what you said about the build-in that it look off or out place and you did the right thing by covering it up with the drywall. So please think about the kitchen sinks because they look out of place. Thank you for such an interesting channel you got me hook. Best wishes from The Bronx, NYC.

All the work you are all doing and continue to do is just so amazing and beautiful! Crack on!

Thank you to Patty for showing us your craft ❤

What is the final goal of the renovation? A hotel? Conference center? Residence? Event venue? If you plan on using it as a place for more than a few people, you might one day be putting in that second dishwasher, another sink, another fridge and freezer. Only time will tell... but I think the size of the kitchen is proportionate to the capacity of the whole building. Love what you've done with the place!

A small round dining table and chairs in the corner where the cabinet use to be would like nice and give people a place to gather for coffee and snacks.

It was wonderful to get to see the workshop and a bit of the carpentry process. It really gives you a better appreciation of the hard work and attention to detail that is put into each individual piece. I have to admit that I am suffering a severe case of kitchen envy. I would kill to have a space even half the size of the convent kitchen!

Paddy is a one man master cabinet builder. I've been in carpentry/cabinet building most of my 64 yrs working, ha e great respect for Paddy. I CAN SMELL THE RED OAK SAWDUST!

You've said a few times (sarcastically) that no one will be using the kitchen; but you're planning for the future, when it will be used to cater for events. It will be used and appreciated!

Love the Kitchen, so beautiful and first class. Hello to your Family😍