ONE YEAR (in 15 minutes) RENOVATING a Crumbling Cottage

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[desireegarrett]

Cannot believe you painted the floors black!

[joansmith]

like all the colors you picked except for the black floors,

[annakat]

I'll be honest...I liked the multi colored tiles

[lordwalker]

Malcolm seems to be obsessed with sage green, seems to get used in every renovation project on the estate.

[hehmdfx]

I don’t understand why those beautiful blemish free wide oak floors were painted black! A clear polyurethane would have shown the beauty of the wood. Now they look grungy and show every speck of dirt. I love sage green but too many shades of green here. A pop of color in a wonderful chintz in curtains and/or pillows would be nice. Cream colored walls and sage woodwork would’ve been nice.

[hajarhalim]

I was watching yesterday the episode of Ladies of London where you were crying worried about if you would be able to take on the responsibilities of taking over the estate. Well I think not only you were able to take it on, but it looks likes it was the best thing that ever happened to it. Now you know that they will mention you in the history as the american viscountess that saved it❤. Love from Canada.

[janinepeckham]

Nice. Maybe some outdoor furniture for the deck and maybe a telescope for some stargazing? A nice cobblestone path around the cottage possibly in the future?

[lindamagleby]

Please, what did you do with the one window between the two new bathrooms upstairs? Does the dividing wall go all the way through to the window? I think it must, but I couldn’t tell from the video. The cottage is charming. I love your taste.

[CelloOne]

Love the black floors - Keeper's Cottage is beautiful!

[queens]

The cottage is absolutely stunning and the amount of work that had to be done is mind blowing. If I was single I'd want to live there and be perfectly happy. Great job to you, Luke, Malcolm and the rest of the team.

[HerAeolianHarp]

Julie's family are lucky. She is fun, warm-hearted and extremely industrious! I love watching her go to town on projects. I admire her.

[goldenineke]

I’m still curious as to how you dealt with the large central window after the division of that room into a bathroom and ensuite. I’m such a nerd but I love all things architectural. Could Malcolm explain how he dealt to the that?

[wsking]

One of the things I love about watching restoration videos is the different ways people do things. What things do they choose to do first? Of course, roofs and windows have to be quickly repaired, but for me, even tho it might not be very important, if I see the outside is cleaned up and mowed back and spiffied up, and the entry way with a new doormat, pot of flowers, and wind chime, then I already feel that I have done a lot, because its the first thing everyone sees. I firmly believe the appearance of things is really important to the way people feel about people and things. When people see care and respect, they give care and respect. Appearance is very important to everyone. Bless the outside and entry way and the house just loves you back and cooperates with you! Something cute, pretty, whimsical, funny, playful. My aunt used to say, "Each room should have a little red, a little wood, a little plant, a little brass or silver shining brightly and every house needs a cat to make a home." An architect friend used to say, "The most important element in each house is the element of surprise and delight."

[patriciacinea]

You're resurrected a beautiful structure and made it into a storybook cottage. Just lovely. Nothing like those windows that open outward onto gorgeous grounds. Timeless and classic. Wonderfully done.

[carolwaugh]

What a hard worker you are! And everything you do is perfect! Very well done! You are the right mistress for Mapperton, without doubt. I’m English, live in North Carolina and can no longer travel, but so enjoy your videos.

[JeanineMarieCompassion]

So wonderful Julie and Luke! You are the queen and king of completing projects smartly and efficiently!

[jeremypearson]

It would look even better with a gravel driveway and some planters on the deck with bright flowers. An expat watching in Florida.

[katiem]

Just such a wonderful transformation. It looks like a cozy, relaxing and warm place to stay! Well done.

[marthaizaguirre]

Like Prince Charming you hacked away the bushes and awakened the beauty inside! Bravo! 🥰

[Susan.I]

The Keepers Cottage required so much work, yet it came out splendid!!