The book case is a triumph!! And I love the 'Goose feather' colour too. I would make it a tech free zone......and put a Swiss cheese or lemon tree in that corner. But it is beautiful, as usual, you have both done a lovely job. xx🥰,

Actually I'm sitting watching this in my garden room which is quite similar to yours. I have a large plant in the corner beside the door as a link to the garden. I don't have a t.v. as this is my quiet space where I do a lot of reading and enjoy looking at my garden. Your room has turned out beautifully well done. xx

@TheMyCave

2 жыл бұрын

I would place a big green plant i the corner as well. No desk, nor a tv or projector. The room came out so well and love the Ikea hack. However, more books would be suitable for decor :)

Love the idea of the multifunction long desk!! It’ll give that room such a luxe hotel vibe. And when you have guests it’ll be a great place for them to put their belongings/makeup bags/electronic etc

Lovely work. My suggestion: An office swivel chair is unnecessary in a sitting room. It’s just occasional use not admin central so get an antique wooden chair for interest and charm! Also if your floor is laminate swivel wheels can scratch it up over time.

I know this is a little late but the billy bookcases are much easier to paint in their component parts, before assembly, then you can just touch up any areas after caulking. 😂 I think you’re right about having larger objects on the shelving, looks more curated. I would keep a desk/ console table in there, something wood, possibly vintage or ‘Ollie/Laura made’ and definitely no projector or screen, maybe a smaller tv on the left of the console table

Looks great! When you are testing paint samples a good tip is to paint a piece of lining paper with the colour rather than directly onto the wall. You can move the paper round the room to see the colour in different lights, and there's no faff when you come to actually decorate and try to paint over the samples.

It looks beautiful!! Really enjoy seeing your house being transformed x I’d keep it as a snug…mount a TV where the picture is, make sure you can pivot it so you can see if from all angles. I would then use the corner to put a beautiful electric corner cast iron stove, they make them now with a very realistic flame 🔥 x that would really make it cosy for watching films or reading and I’m sure your guests would love it too!! xx

Beautiful job on the bookcases! I would put a longer console on that wall that went to the end of the window at least and mount a 'Samsung Frame' TV on the wall above to feature more art in the room but add the feature of a tv for yourself and guests. a smaller chair to use the console as a desk would also be nice. Lovely room!

What a great transformation! I think I would buy a credenza for the desk wall which would house a motorized television inside. With a touch of a button it would rise up for watching. Out of sight when not needed.

The room looks incredible! You have such excellent taste and I just love the styling you have done. Looks so cosy too. Have a lovely weekend xxx

The bookcase came out really nice.

We have a projector. It needs to be dark to get a really good image, so if its summer or early evening we have to put blankets over our beige curtains to get rid of the light. I think have a character desk / console where you can set your computer laptop up for a film as needed, or just have some ornaments or lamps on it!

@LauraMelhuishSprague

2 жыл бұрын

That's really useful to know, the room gets a lot of light and we are lazy when we want to watch something 😁 Thank you!

@ltibbles8257

2 жыл бұрын

Also, awesome work and the room is dressed so beautifully.

@Pajexeter

2 жыл бұрын

Get blackout curtain liners?

Looks lovely, the shelving is fab, definitely no to projector, keeping it simple sounds a much better idea, well done guys 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I love shelving and I don’t think the decor is too small. If you put too much or too large items, the shelving will look busy. I think a TV is or practical especially if it will double as a guest room. Will guest be able to easily operate a projector?

Thank you for the time you put into your videos. Making the bed up was a lovely gift. Room looks great. Not sure where you currently watch TV but it looks like the perfect, private TV room, snuggle room. Laying there snuggled up looking at a Christmas tree sounds perfect! You can't go wrong anyway you go.

We have a projector and agree with the other comments. It has to be quite dark to get a crystal clear image. However once you have a projector you’ll never go back to a normal tv. Loving the transformation in this space. Very calming and I keeping with your interior style. Love the sofa colour choice and the bookshelves are a great hack. If you don’t want a projector, then look at the Samsung frame tv. It’s a great alternative. Those frames are also a lovely lime washed affect and a great bargain for £8!! If you ever stumble across the link are you able to share it please? We’ve gone for a limewash style in our home and always on the hunt for new frames xx

So cozy! That corner is the perfect spot for a christmas tree! I love your holiday decorations. It always gets me in the spirit. :)

Such a gorgeous green on the sofa. It looks like a perfect cozy room.

Oh what a lovely surprise! I’m honoured to have my artwork feature in such a beautiful home ❤️ well done you both, another stunning space xx

LOVE this makeover. Nothing in the corner yet. Wait for Christmas tree then a large tall plant. And def center desk under window. Love the shelving. Wow! You two have become masters of DIYs.

I like the idea of a small flat screen tv. It would be nice to fold laundry in that room or zone out while waiting for baking items to cook. A casual space that is quiet for reading as well.

Love how your Billy Bookcase turned out and particularly love the addition of the lights, adds a bit of elegance and warmth. Also, love the color of your new sofa.

Love your house! And love this green colour for the sofa bed. It's so lovely!

@LauraMelhuishSprague

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

It looks really lovely (as always). Really love the sofa. My vote personally is no tv and no projector. I'd keep it as a 'quiet' room. Christmas tree this year and then a large plant or something decorative would look nice. I dont think it has to be 'practical', it can just be something to make it cosier.

I can listen to you guys talk all day, I love the accents lol. It’s like ASMR kind of. Plus I am obsessed with watching upcycling and redecorating and crafting and anything home remodel lol thankful to have stumbled across your channel. I absolutely love the color you picked for your walls.

@lisaschuetz4978

2 жыл бұрын

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I love the last part hahhaha. The renovations and Christmas vlogs are my favorites. I’ve never seen a prettier Christmas tree than the one you guys have! Love your videos!!

As always, your room turned out lovely. The built ins are great and the couch is so striking. What a lovely serene room.

Again another BEAUTIFUL room.You and Ollie work so hard.

Oh this is just lovely! It turned out so well! I don't think it's having a desk there that doesn't feel right, it's the desk itself that isn't right for the area. I think a wooden (vintage) desk centered under the window would warm up the area and tie in with the wood details you've got going in the shelves. Also I think having a vintage furniture piece, especially wood, just gives so much soul and depth to a space...and with that green, it would just be the 😘👌🏼 Also if covid taught us anything it'ss that it never hurts to have an extra space for work 🙈 really loved the outcome 👏🏽🤎

When we had a projector and screen, we had the screen attached to the ceiling and only pulled it down when using it. It was also hooked to the TV, so we could watch TV shows on the TV or on the projector screen. I loved it! Love your bookshelf make over! 😀

I know they’re a bit pricey, but I feel like a frame TV would be perfect for the room while providing enough flexibility so that you can still use this room in a number of ways. It’s a lot more seamless than a regular TV and less fussy than pulling out a projector every time you want to watch Netflix. Just remember to put in a really high quality door stopper to prevent the door from coming into contact with the TV. Love all your home content so much!

@laurarobinson0618

2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to say the same thing. I’ve also seen a few people make a dupe for the Samsung framed tv by just using a really nice frame on a mounted tv!

Beautiful room, and good to see the bookcase hack turn out so well as I've been pondering a similar project. There's no reason you couldn't keep a desk in that other corner, AND have a wall mounted TV above - the kind that looks like a framed picture. Casters on the desk legs would allow it to be wheeled over by the couch so one person can lounge on the chaise and watch something while the other sits and works at something. Or wheel it out of the room entirely at Christmas time so you can put a skinny tree there.

It’s crazy how you’ve done to the house from when you moved in. It looks soo good 💗💗💗

Christmas Tree!!!! 🎄 Then, decide on the rest (I would have a TV.....projectors are great but a bit cumbersome, IMO) Looks beautiful!

I would definitely have a tv in the corner it would be used a lot. Love the built in unit and the colours you’ve used.

I would actually say no TV, no projector in the snug. But yes to the Christmas tree!!

Lovely outcome Laura, the sofa bed is beautiful and what an amazing job with the bookshelves! What surprised me was the candle soot, it’s amazing just how much it stains the walls. Had me looking at my own candles and making a arrrgh sound 😃

I’d watch videos of you putting a puzzle together you’re so therapeutic to watch!! 🤣 love your content so much! 🥰

What a gorgeous hack! A small dresser would be very practical - you can put your tv on top and guests have a place to store their clothes if they stay longer 👍

Beautiful make over! Love your style. That sofa color is just georgous!! Love that you picked a color.

2 more frames ( 8 in total) would make the room perfect 🥰 A tv is more practical and would get more use. Lovely as always 💕

Gorgeous !!!! We have a very similar set up in our house, our front living room also has the benefit of big bay window and it’s south facing so lovely and bright, we have a tv in that room and our back snug goes onto our garden, we have a projector in there which is amazing for cozy snuggled nights on the sofa- and tucks away nicely so during the day if we have friends round for coffee it’s not dominated by the tv and the focus is on the garden - works fabulously for us !

Nice colour. Such a beautiful room. I am so happy you are using it. The best room in your house. Your gonna live in it all the time.

Such a beautiful makeover, and I’m totally inspired to do my own billy bookcase hack after seeing this! 😍

You guys did an amazing job. It all looks great! You should be very proud of yourselves.

Yes to the projector! I think you’d really enjoy it. And not that you need another project…but you could also do a cabinet with one of those auto-lift things to hide the tv but raise it up when you want to use it. I know that’s ambitious, but I’m sure you two could pull it off!

Lovely room well done Great job on the Shelving They look good love to Sofa👍🏼

Do you guys use the side-entrance in the little hallway between that room and the kitchen when coming in from the garden? At first I thought of wet garden boots on that gorgeous rug, but then remembered that side door lol. Looks awesome!! I LOVE a projector as it's easy and doesn't get in the way.. would be nice for guests, too. (I'm a huge proponent of making my guest room feel like an airbnb) ♥

Loving your snug , just made a room also into a snug come plant room and put patio doors in , i must say i havnt sat in living room much since doing ours as i love having the doors open leading into the garden .

Stunning finish!!! That sofa looks divine! Ahhh love it

I really love this!! Nice job. The billy bookcase looks amazing!

Oh this snug looks so lovely. The bookcases are a great hack and was worth the hard work painting them. Definitely a Christmas tree 🎄 in the corner whilst you decide on tv/ projector. Have a lovely week.

Single sopha in the corner. Desk under and centre of the window. such a lovely reading ,taking,chilling, staring at the beautiful garden room. Lay down and make plans. When you have babies you guys will love it.

The bookcases look sooooo good! I've been thinking about a project like this so it's great to see how you DIYed it!

Yes projector!!! We did that too as we've got some nice antiques ..a TV would spoil the room!!! We've got the Epson but we actually use the Anker mars nebula more often!!! .. they're super easy to use then they're gone when not needed 😊😊..( we use a Chromecast so we stream off the phones.. we watch you every week 3 metres x 2.5 metres!!) 😌😌

Loveeeeee how it turned out!!! Go for the tv 100% ❤️❤️

What a gorgeous makeover. You could put a console table with a frame TV above that displays artwork when not in use.

Incredible makeover!! Love it.

Miiiight be time to invest in a paint sprayer 🤣❤️❤️❤️ looks awesome!! You're so patient 👌

Love the snug! Console w/TV, chair in that corner is what I would do.

I love ❤️ that couch/sofa bed and the ikea bookcases look amazing great idea

Hi Laura and Ollie. What another beautiful room ! The sofa is the most gorgeous colour and the shelving unit is a real triumph. Perhaps you have to live in a room for a while before deciding on the finishing touches but you are creating a truly wonderful home for you both .🧡💛🍁🍂🎃

Love what you did with the bookshelves! I’m going to try the same thing!

I love it! I would suggest you opt for a longer curtain rail so that when your curtains are opened, they cover the walls and not obstruct the doorway as well as light coming in through the door and window

The desk would look perfect right under the window with curtain panels on each side, same as the ones on the door. You would have room for a slim Christmas tree in the corner! Your room looks gorgeous and the hack for the Billy bookcases makes them look amazing!

Omg that couch 😍😍😍😍😍😍

We have two of the Samsung frames, one in the living room and one in the bedroom and we love them so much. They are so simple and elegant looking when in portrait mode. Very much worth the extra money in our eyes. I think a smaller one where the photo frame currently is would look perfect! X

You guys did such a good job. It’s beautiful.

34:24 You can put a projector behind you, behind sofa, and use wall with the window as a screen. Just put a screen as a curtain and add real curtains on top of the screen. You can add a big desk under this as you want

Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing this information on how to DIY this.

It looks great! Be sure to protect your sofa from the sun when you are not in the room so it will not fade.

Wow!! What a beautiful room

❤️Love your new cozy room. The lit shelves will serve you well through the years. Suggestion, please consider you & Ollie spend a night on the new sofa bed before offering it to guests….the mattress looks a bit puny for comfort…

Great make over, looks cozy and calming. Definitely go for the projector, had mine just over a year and the tv is now redundant. You can enlarge picture for films and shrink to watch tv, best of both worlds and not as ugly as a tv 📺

I would do the frame TV! I loved your IKEA Billy bookcase hack!

The bookcase of dreams 😍

Writing this down as an idea for next Christmas for my married children. Instead of gifts under tree, my three daughters gave me an evening with them. My youngest gave me a ticket to a lecture we both wanted to hear. The other two girls gave me tickets to Hamlet and Chicago. I loved every minute of all three as it gave me time with my daughters that night and lasting memories.

You did a great job. It looks beautiful. I love it.👏👏👏❤🤗

There's nothing like having Glass Animals playing while doing projects! :D Very nice work. You guys just got a new subscriber.

N.I.C.E.!! I'd put a console/iireplace on that wall with a big screen and ditch the desk. That's a great spot for a Christmas tree. It's great for when you bring out folding chairs too when you have company. The shelves came out beautiful!!

The room is beautiful. I would run a custom console, heading toward the interior door, along the wall underneath and just beyond the window. It could be squared off or slanted toward the wall at the end. It could have drawers with knee alcove for a desk chair or it could just be a console style table (the same style as is there now). BUT, either style could house the TV in a built in box a flip up lid that would be flush with the top of the unit when closed (kind of like a lady's vanity) with a TV attached. The TV would not be directly above the knee alcove as this would enable the TV to be on while working at the desk area. When the TV is off, the lid could be closed. You're welcome !! P.S. There a couple of books (2 or 3, not sure) on the 3rd shelf down on the far left-hand side of the book shelf. The book leaning against the wall has what appeared to be a beautiful book jacket front and, in my opinion, should be shown off, not covered up. Just saying ....... Have I told you the room is beautiful ?

looks so lovely! I would move the tv from the other room in to this and have it as a tv room and the other living room more like a sitting room. and if anything have a projector hidden to pull out in your main living room if needed. :)

Ooo I love when you ask Laura…I was thinking 🤔 no to projector …and if you feel you want a screen / tv move the console along away from the corner ( so it looks part of the room) and change the chair ( I know you just bought it🥴) for something that would be comfortable and use for extra seating ( also useful for guests when it’s a bedroom) but put it in the corner on the diagonal and only move it if/ when you might need a desk although since we got our new laptop we haven’t used a desk or table…it’s a lap top for a reason🤣😂🤣😂OH AND THE. SHELVES AND SOFA ARE GORGEOUS ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕jane

amazing bookcase! thanks for the inspiration, we need some shelves like that so hoping we can do something similar!

Great job as usual tv rather than projecter , I really love the sea so rich looking

Wow, amazing!!

Loved this. It was relaxing to watch and listen to. 👍🏼

Great work, love the room.

Tv- room is beautiful as always❤️

👍Your new cozy room is so warm & welcoming. The lit bookshelves will serve you well through the years.👏 Please consider you & Ollie spend a night on the new sofa bed before offering it to guests. The mattress looks a puny for comfort….Try it out first.

I would put there two armchairs 😊 and go with the projector. This room looks so cozy and warm 🥰 well done!

Omg love the bookshelf !

You make painting look so easy!

Projector- hands down- gorgeous sofa🥂

So lovely how it turned out- a Christmas tree would be great in that corner and it might be fun to film you two decorating it and adding holiday decor throughout your home. Reading some of the comments I agree with centering the desk under the window, adding a nice wooden chair, saving the corner for a large plant/ Christmas tree and if you add a Tv where your painting is to try a DYI picture frame. Love how the bookcases look- very much a classy upgrade.

Did you ever consider putting the sofa opposite the large windows so that you could sit there an look out into the garden?

Gosh SUCH a cute room, wow! I'd say go with a combination desk/console or side table along that wall. Find one with storage, plus you can put your TV on it, and use as a desk too. (and invest in a good lint roller for your sofa!) Well done!

I love your makeover, you are the hardest working lady that I watch on KZread. You should be so proud of all the hard work you and Ollie have done! 🙌🏻🇺🇸💛

I think this is great! Week done! 👏👏👏

Beautiful room so cosy xx