Here are a few pictures of the before and after renovation of our living room. Can you believe the difference? The locals are, unfortunately for us, still so curious that I’m often confronted with a face pressed against our window… But thankfully, everyone seems impressed.
Next we’d love to renovate an enormous Provencal farmhouse with a pool, large rose garden and olive orchard…haha Maybe when we win the lottery. For now, if you need any help in the area- Robin is available starting in October.
The Before and After:
Unfortunately we couldn’t keep the wood fire stove as it was dangerously installed. I’m told they work really well. We still don’t have any heating installed; Robin seems to think he’d like to see how cold it gets first. Ha! Spoken like a true Brit. I told him to prepare himself for a grumpy partner if he doesn’t get on it!
After
We may have to add another couch that coverts into a bed for friends to come stay- but for now we’re enjoying the spaciousness after all the piles of tools and rubble we’ve lived with for the past months.
The Staircase
The before and after staircase. The original staircase was incredibly narrow and in serious disrepair. I think the iron staircase we installed is my favourite feature of the house now.
Before
Looking into the kitchen from the living room.
The staircase and door leading into the kitchen.
After!
Looking into the kitchen from the living room now, without the wall and door.
