Home Renovation in Provence
These images don’t do the final result justice; everything is also not quite done. However, here is the first version of our almost finished home in Provence. After 8 months of renovation, and with the limited budget and awkward dimensions we had to work with, I’m quite impressed! I never expected our first home to be so beautiful, especially before we hauled out all the old junk that used to be in it. Now it’s away in dumpsters hauled away – it was fairly easy to get the dumpster dimensions we needed to fit near enough to make it easy – out of our home and out of our hassle. And just look at the results! I am so grateful to my man. Bravo Robin!
The Kitchen Reveal
Can you believe the difference from when we bought the house and what it looks like now?! The doors let in so much natural light and it feels amazing. We got Internal Glazed doors throughout so that we can get as much sun as possible and it was a very good decision. It’s made the house feel so much bigger, something I couldn’t have even imagined. We don’t have enough in the bank for another house, but if anyone is willing to buy a farmhouse wreck in Provence and have Robin do his magic I’m sure that he would be willing!
Are you planning on any renovations anytime soon? I’d love to hear from you. Just remember to always shop around so that you can get a variety of price quotes from contractors. Above all, doing your research will ensure you’re not paying too much, and may ensure you get a more competitive rate.
How would you describe the decor? I keep calling it shabby chic/French country… Maybe it’s more French country? Either way, it’s perfect for a little village house in Provence.
Check out the Renovation Process of the kitchen.
Jessie says
Ashley… Your kitchen is PERFECTION! So happy you have an oven to cook in… Can’t wait to see more foodie posts! XO
ashleyt says
I plan on doing a LOT more recipes in the colder months!
It looks amazing Ashley, congrats to you both, and I would definitely hire Robin for future work on our house (We do still need to finish the top floor/attic in our house as well as add a bathroom!). Love everything about the kitchen, it is sheer perfection!
Thank you Stephanie!
I love it! It looks more French Country and perfect for Provence living. Who’s the chef or you both like to cook?
We both cook! Sometimes we have to fight to see who will cook that night
It is just beautiful, so compact and perfect. You both have a great eye for design.
You guys have some serious skill. I am madly in love with the kitchen sink!
OH, THIS IS JUST PERFECT. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!
you’re welcome!
I love the way you renovated your village house. My kitchen in Mouries also needs a make-over and I would love your advice.
No problem Jutta! My man is the master though. Why don’t we have a drink in Mouries sometime soon?
It’s gorgeous, what-ever you call it and I am very jealous. I have been living with a half finished kitchen with almost no work surfaces for 9 years! #AllABoutFrance
ah! 9 years! How do you do it? I have to lend you Robin!
Ashley your newly renovated home is so gorgeous it is hard to imagine the transformation. Your photography is able to highlight the light, airy space you have both created. Bravo!
What a beautiful kitchen, I’m in love with it! I love how pulled together the look is. Mine, while I love it, is always covered in crap…kid’s homework, products not put away, mail, magazines etc. It only ever looks minimal like this before guests arrive! Thanks for sharing your renovation journey with #AllAboutFrance
Don’t worry- our kitchen has since landslides into the everyday life of dishes left on the side, books and piles of pieces of paper as well!
It is gorgeous, bravo! I love your sink, it fits in perfectly and open shelving is definitely the way to go in my opinion. We renovated here in the Charente Maritime and lived with a temporary kitchen for months, I cannot tell you how incredible it felt to actually have a sink to wash up in and a range to cook on!
So gorgeous. What a sense of balance and harmony. You’ve done lovely work here.
And there is something about the words ‘renovation reveal’ that appeal to some instinct we have….we need to see it! Congratulations on this project!
thank you!
How lovely! Congratulations on getting it completed! I am also madly in love with that sink, how gorgeous… Where did you find that gem? I’m not sure I would have the courage to do such a renovation in France 🙁
I wrote an article about our quest for a stone sink: https://curiousprovence.com/our-renovation-in-provence-a-stone-sink/
At first I wasn’t sure, but now I love it!
It looks lovely and the sink is a super piece. Well done. Having had many problems with our works, it’s a shame you’re not in my area!
#AllAboutFrance
Oh too bad we’re so far!
It looks great well done! We’ve just been in Provence and loved it so very keen to get a place there one day… Will know who to go to when we do. Pleased to have found your blog through #allaboutfrance
The kitchen looks great & you must be so pleased with it, especially after all the mess it takes to get to that point! Love the ‘Brocante’ bits in there too – we’re just starting to think about the bits we have the do to our little place too – the problem is we keep changing our minds, but we’ll get there eventually!
What a beautiful renovation! And it is inspriring on a budget, too.
Thank you! We’re soon going be giving how to renovate on a budget tips!
Beautiful. Love the light fittings. #AllAboutFrance
Looks fantastic! I’m extremely jealous (you’d understand if you saw my kitchen).
haha!
Hi Ashley & Robin, we saw your episode on HGTV last night here in the States. We’ve seen 100s of episodes of House Hunters and never once have I followed up to see if I could find a blog online to see more photos of the renovation. Anyway, it took a bit of Googling, but I’m happy to have found your blog and to follow along going forward. Your renovation looks incredible and has us dreaming about second home in Provence. Thank you for the inspiration!
xx~Christina
Hi Christina, Thank you for taking the time to find the blog and your lovely comment. We might even be thinking of renovating another house soon. ah!! Wish us luck!
I am interested in an itinerary for when we are in Provence arriving June 11 and departing on the 16. We are a party of 5 with two 86 year old active seniors, two middle-aged women, and a 30-year-old. We are staying in the north near Orange and will have a car. How would you help us? Thank you!
Hi Tricia, I’ve sent you an email! Looking forward to working with you.