27: Renovating an Elegant yet Cozy Living Space in our19th Century French Home + History Uncovered

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Join us as we restore and uncover the history of our 19th-century townhouse in the Loire Valley, France. In this video, we dive into some fascinating discoveries, from hidden secrets of the house to garden mysteries and how we’re blending the old with the new in our home renovation. We also share design inspiration for our future creative workshops and living spaces.

🌿 **Spring in the Garden**
With spring in full swing in Austin, we can’t help but reflect on the beautiful walled garden we worked on last year in France. We can't wait to see what's blooming and what all of the new growth looks like.

🕵️‍♂️ **Unsolved Mysteries of Our Home**
What’s that strange switch in our house? It’s been a mystery for a while, but when the former homeowners visited, they solved it! Turns out, it’s linked to a coal heater system used in the past for central heating. We share the story behind it and discuss other unique discoveries like the age of the kitchen extension and the origin of our charming garden shed, now used as a storage space.

🏠 **Water Damage and Restoration Challenges**
We also face an ongoing issue with water damage and the challenges of restoring our old house. We explain the water seepage problem we’ve been dealing with, caused by a tree near our property. With a little detective work, we’re hoping to figure out the solution and save our beautiful home from further damage.

🎨 **Home Design Ideas for Our Multi-Purpose Salon**
Next, we’re diving into the design of our **Grand Salon**, which will function as both an elegant parlor and a cozy living room for casual family time. We talk about how we plan to mix antiques with modern elements, like color, pattern, and furniture choices. Get inspired by our mood board featuring bold yet refined design ideas for the perfect balance of comfort and style.

🛋️ **Antiques with a Modern Twist**
Discover our vision for the space, with cozy, comfortable antiques that are perfect for lounging while still preserving the room's historical elegance. From custom framing for our **Samsung Frame TV** to comfy 19th-century-style furniture, we’re mixing old and new in a way that’s both functional and beautiful.

🌸 **Join Us on Our Journey**
Come along with us as we uncover more mysteries, solve design dilemmas, and transform our space into a place of beauty, history, and creativity. Stay tuned for more updates, and let us know your thoughts on our design ideas and restoration projects in the comments below!

🔗 **Check out the links mentioned in the video**:
- History of French pigeon houses:
- Lone Fox’s Frame TV & other DIY ideas:

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If you love fixing up old houses, chateau renovation, old home transformation, DIY projects, brocante, antiques, and all things French, come along on our adventure! We're an American couple renovating a maison bourgeoise (chateau charm on a small scale) in the historic town center of Amboise, in the Loire Valley of France.
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