Loved how Summer came into the finished Meadow House took off her shoes and hung her coat like Mr. Rogers coming home. Kudos to you all for creating such a calming, beautiful and welcoming cottage.
Wow! So lovely. I cannot applaud Sander enough. His skill set is so broad and his attention to detail is unbelievable. Plus his videos are beautiful. Such a talented soul.
Can we all applaud Saunder for his wealth of talent!? Summer is friggin amazing too. Blessings Flock! If only I could mimic something like what you folks have done in the PNW.
Although you said two years was longer than anticipated for the renovation, I am astounded at all the work you were able to complete in those years, from walls, windows, entire kitchen, bathroom, and the exterior walls and porch, wow! To design, plan, procure components and accomplish mostly by yourselves in that time is amazing! So talented!! I bet you were so happy to put in the last touches. Beautiful! Enjoy!
For my personal preference, I would try to create more roundness in little places throughout, to offset all of those straight lines and overall squareness and also just to create more visual interest. For example, I would round off that doorway connecting the living room to the kitchen with an arch, place a round area rug in the living room, and have an oval shaped dining table (which would also just be more comfortable and practical to sit at and maneuver around when getting in and out of the wraparound bench seating). Perhaps add a rounded headboard over the bed and maybe a long, cylindrical throw pillow on it. I also would have used an arched, semicircle window, or maybe an octagonal one, for the front door. The only other thing I would have loved to see (and couldn't resist doing on a house like this) is adding a double opening dutch door off the kitchen! It's so nice, especially when you're cooking and with that view, to have that opened up, nice and bright, with all of the fresh air and breeze coming in! It's also great for serving the outside patio and keep any pets or young children from going in or out. Plus, it just goes so well with the cottage vibes and aesthetic of the home! This is absolutely stunning and perfect tho! The craftsmanship and attention to detail, that went into the building and designing of this home, is so well done! You guys really did such a fantastic job! 😊
In life there is something or someone that leaves that everlasting impression in our lives. Kippee was beautiful. She gave you the love that you needed. Those moments when you felt alone but when you saw her for filled your heart. I would call the cottage “Kippee’s Cottage”.
Good morning, Summer. Thank you for starting my day with this wonderful video of your Meadow House. I have a cup of tea in hand and ready for the tour. Saunder and Summer your very hard work has really paid off, both of your personalities have shown in every nook and crannie. Saunder you are a very talented tradesman and artist. Thank you for sharing your inner passions and talents. Summer, every time I see you I smile. You bring joy to my heart. Earthy, honest and beautiful to boot. Namaste
Again another great video I've been waiting for, for ages! I loved the opening scene where you were walking in bare feet in the frost. It reminded me of my home in New Zealand ❤ So hot in Perth I miss that crisp morning dew
Using this as inspiration for renovating my grandmother’s house. Thank You…The house is respecting history in a modern way, simply classy and absolutely…..BEAUTIFUL ❤️
Just spent the best hour of my day so far with the two of you in this lovely home. You can feel the vibe throughout this whole video. It is truly a beautiful loved filled space. Absolutely amazing.
Yay! Got to see a house tour! It turned out beautiful with smart choices of moving the door of the bathroom and giving the kitchen an extra wall for space. It's looks larger than the 600 sq. ft. size, with a good sized kitchen and bathroom. I love the little wood burning stove, too. Sander does excellent work and am impressed that this was his first kitchen. It's very cozy and anyone would be happy to stay there. The color selections for the interior and exterior... and decor, are perfect for the backdrop of the meadow and natural beauty of your property. The birdhouse in the gable is genius, with a camera installed. You'll have to show us any progress of a nest. Very charming. 🧡 A job well done, Summer and Sander. :)
Thanks for those kind words. We agree that the space feels much larger than 600 sq feet and think we were able to use every bit of space wisely. The birdhouse is absolutely hands down one of my favorite additions. We hope that we can actually livestream that if a bird moves in next spring. We'll see. My bet is that if it'll be anything, it'll be a tree swallow since they seem to be fearless of humans, and we had one build their nest in the box on the Common House too. We'll see!
If Sander isn’t already taken, he’ll have a lot of candidates after this video. 😄 The work he’s done here is truly impressive. I love your cozy cottage house! 😍
Yeah, it was a seasonal office at first, so they would drain the toilet and shut it down in winter typically. Luckily for us it was insulated well enough and had good bones for us to really make a few changes to get it to a place where someone could occupy it 4 seasons out of the year.
I am in love with the cottage! The colors are so relaxing beautiful! The sofa is gorgeous, love the style color and texture. The windows are great! (Can never have enough windows) 😂Sage green is one of my favorite colors. I like all the rooms, my favorite is the kitchen! Everything looks amazing and to be surrounded by a meadow what more could anyone want? Turned out amazing! ❤ very cozy! 🪴 And your dress is beautiful!
The Saunder and Summer I see here exude a wisdom and presence of mind so different from what I remember from videos back from 2018. You have let the land shape and inspire you, like waves and sand shape driftwood. And you’ve shared your ever-growing love for the land with all of us, with the most splendid of projects. Bravo. And thank you both. ❤
This is just so perfect! Sander combines creativity, design sense and an almost OCD attention to detail that makes for an outstanding finished product. Summer brings similar talents, but in a slightly different combination, so they make the ultimate dream team. Any chance this will be a short-term rental in the future? Can't think of a better place to be the next time we are able to spend time in our old stomping grounds in the Finger Lakes. You should be very proud.
Such a sweet comment. Thank you for that. At this stage, this will be a place for one of us to stay in, especially now that the Common House will undergo renovations. But when our families or friends come in, this place will be for them. We don't think we will be AirBnBing this out largely because it's a bit persnickety with the care, like the tadelakt and the travertine; but we're considering other places in the future that maybe will be a bit more acceptable for outside guests.
@@FlockFingerLakes🌾You are so right. The attention to detail you have put on that place and the spectacular materials makes it too special to let strangers or even friends to stay there. This is a perfect retreat for either one of you two to enjoy.
Wow wow wow! What a joy it's been to watch the journey of the meadow house come to life. It's absolutely perfectly lovely!! And all the little details that make it special & unique. Incredible job y'all! ❤
Great!!! I like very much your dress Summer Rayne. I like all the colors. I like the furnitures the thinks. The bathroom is excellent, because the two windows provide light to the bathroom and also the decoration give something special to the space. A bathroom without a window is like a prison. Congratulations!!!!
This may sound a bit wild but this makes my heart hurt and brings tears to my eyes, not kidding. A dream home I will never experience because the price of buying a home is so out of reach now. What a gorgeous transformation! Your passion, your skill, and every little detail bring such a nostalgic, warm and, "I have come home" feeling to this space. Thanks for sharing this little beauty, she is absolute perfection! Congrats on a job well done. 🤗
OMG Summer! The Meadow House turned out so much better than I imagined when you guys first started this project. The design of the building, the craftsmanship that Sander and the other local craftsmen provided, and the interior decoration is beautifully on display throughout the house! I remember watching in amazement the Moroccan Tatelak process being lovingly applied to the walls and Sander's detail in the workworking. Your interior design is matched only by your design of the property's gardens and houseplant placements. This video sings of the cozy and peaceful environment you intended to create. I'm just amazed that this is the same place that began as a shabby, neglected office! You guys have done a wonderful job and must be over-the-top proud. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Godspeed!
This is phenomenal, probably one of the most magical, whimsical and homely spaces I've ever seen. That kitchen! I hope you are proud of yourselves because the finished meadow house wildly surpassed all of my expectations.❤
Summer and Sander, what an absolute triumph you have created! Utterly gorgeous. I’m currently in the process of looking for a cottage in the countryside here in Scotland to move into, leaving the city behind for some peace and tranquility, and I must say that your cottage renovation has been inspirational for me. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Love what you've done with the cottage, even though the large grommet curtains would not be my first choice in a cottage filled with antiques. So glad that you've managed to create a "place of peace" for you and your loved ones!
This cottage is so cozy and the thought process of making it was so amazing. This is my ideal home when I retire. It’s so functional and everything that one can asked for.
It's a great home to age with because it's really open, with wide doors, easy access in the bathroom and all one floor. Very easy to maneuver around. One of the barn restorers here in the area had asked for the plans because he too felt it a perfect space and layout to have.
@@FlockFingerLakes wow, that’s amazing. I’d love to have the layout plan as well lol. Do you think it’s something that your followers like me can get the plan as well? I been thinking to redo the layout for my house for better layout as well. It’s just not a good layout for me and not functional. So, when I see your cottage I told my partner that your cottage is everything that I need for a home. You guys did such an amazing job. I really appreciate you guys can sharing the process with us.
What a magical place the meadow cottage looks in the morning mist - like a painting! Sander is extremely talented with his craftsmanship and of course Summer has made the home so cosy and beautiful with the plants and pottery.
Beautiful workmanship. So much thought and planning, not to mention love of the land and wildlife that went into this dream. Thank you for sharing this video and explaining the thought process that went into the design.
Gorgeous couple have created a gorgeous house. Am so looking forward to watching the landscaping come together. Thank you Summer and Sander for sharing
So beautiful your voice your movements what you’ve done and your team can’t say enough how much we have all enjoyed it more please more please more please more please
It looks fantastic, you've put so much thought into light and design, and it's all come together beautifully. Those storage benches in the kitchen / dining area are so beautifully crafted, Sander, and I also really love the edges and texture of the old pieces of wood you salvaged from a local barn for window ledges.
Absolutely outstanding job with this renovation! It has been a pleasure watching this come together and to see the finished "Meadow House" is amazing. Some many artisan and thoughtful pieces. Great work!
I will be retiring and downsizing in a few years and am thrilled to find this video as this cottage is perfect! I plan on using this plan for my retirement home!
Lovely to see this video and all the thought that went into it. In my brother’s new house, there is a good sized bathroom window that feels exposed. Rather than put a film on the glass, I got hold of some old fashioned Glass Wax. You apply it thinly to the glass, let dry and rub it off. You can see why that got old. However, I sponged out on and left it. It can be easily removed and there’s nothing to trap moisture behind it. Man, these videos make me miss Upstate New York!
I love all the light pockets you created...I would line the amoire with cedar .. great for wool clothing and everytime you open it you will smell cedar.. beautiful cottage! Beautiful collaboration!
Thoughtful, charming, and exceptional. I have been following your progress from the start and it is thrilling to see the final product. A true labor of love. Amazing work Summer and Saunder. Truly inspiring.
Absolutely beautiful! You’re a great team…admittedly I fell for Saunder from the very first video. 😊 We heat our home with wood…one wood stove similar to yours, and an insert in the main living area. It feels so great but the plants get confused; one day it’s humid and the next it’s super dry so steamers and humidifiers are a must. I have rooms that stay cooler than others so my plants are always on the move. I love all the personal touches you’ve added and I can see you hanging out there reading and relaxing and of course caring for the plants.
Amazingly beautiful…this is the kind of home I dreamt of building and living in from my teens til my 60’s. You are a master at interior design and Saunder is a master designer and builder💚🧡
Absolutely beautiful. Saunder’s (sorry if I did not spell his name correctly) work is fantastic! So impressed with just the kitchen and bathroom, but then when you went outside to show the symmetry of the wood panels, windows, and chimney I was blown away. The planning and implementation that went into all of it is breathtaking. So so impressed ❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful job. The green, cream, terra cotta and copper colors are naturally relaxing. It looks like you took the colors of the fall meadow outside and brought them inside.
Your meadow cottage is so lovely. I especially love the clay walls. Yes, they do still make that wainscoting, but it's pretty expensive if you get it as separate boards. Just one thing... Appalachia is pronounced Apple-A-cha - the "A" rhymes with "back". Like the rest of the house, inside and out, Saunders' kitchen is really nice! And your windows are not opaque. If they were, you'd see no light through them at all and the dreamy quality of the bathroom would not exist.They're translucent - you can see light through them, but can't clearly see what's on the other side. I love the birdhouse in the gable - like a dovecote, but for only one nesting bird. Also, great tip on the hardware - that's where to splurge. It makes such a difference! Thanks so much for this tour.
So beautiful and inspiring…and I love how you both sound so happy with what you’ve created. It really shows in the sound of your voices the care you have given this space. What a wonderful home … a respite for whoever will stay. Thankyou so much for sharing 🙏🏼💖
Oh wow this is so beautiful I really love the whole design of this cottage. I had a lot of fun watching this video, thanks so much, have a beautiful day sending love and hugs, bye! 🥰🤗
What a lovely cottage! May I please make a gentle correction please. I live in North GA. I attended the private school that put out the Fox Fire series. In your video, you said a man went out into the mountains... That is in correct. We students went out into the mountains where we lived and interviewed folks. In the back of the books it tells what group did each review or interview. The books went for so much because of several reasons. Our community liked supporting our 2 private schools, Raburn Gap and Tallulah Falls. Second, outsiders think we are backwards, uneducated, when actually they are the ones who lack the means to survive in a crisis situation! We know how to live with what we have. Our ancestors have taught us well. The cottage you have maid would fit in perfect here. I hope you will come visit. I'd live to show you around😊
Oh my goodness this is amazing. I love the amount of detail you’ve put into every aspect of the whole cottage. And the quality of this video was gorgeous.
Suggestion for landscaping: live williow fence. Maybe to replace the deer fence. 1) you can use it to make baskets 2) its natural live plant and will get stronger with time/age. 😮 My face when I saw the whole cutting station design, its just so well thought out. I will be adding that to my dream house pinterest board. Even though it wasn't mentioned in the video I definitely also noticed that the back screen door had the triangle design. I can hardly wait to see what the back...garden will look like.
Really enjoyed seeing the finished product of the cottage reno. I loved all the natural materials you used for the bedding and accessories. Only thing i wanted to see was either a dual flush or composting toilet as part of the bathroom. Maybe also a grey water system with a weeping pond set up... would be great.
Love, love, love this! It's so great to see it all mostly done. Homes are always a work in progress to my mind so it will likely never be "done". Have been following the process and kudos to you for all the hard work. Amazing results.
There’s a lot of love in that house. Beautifully curated. The cut out in living room to bring in the Eastern light is perfect. Can Sander clone himself and come to Chicago to partner on my kitchen reno lol? Love thoughtful design that respects what was there and draws out a complementary response in the new layer. A+ for both of you.
Outstanding!! The colours really came together. All the details. Amazing!!! It's just been such a pleasure watching all the work you have done. Bravo 👏
We now have a Meadow House Design & Layout downloadable document, which you can find here: bit.ly/3vRQszE
Loved how Summer came into the finished Meadow House took off her shoes and hung her coat like Mr. Rogers coming home. Kudos to you all for creating such a calming, beautiful and welcoming cottage.
🌾I think I saw her walking bare footed towards the cottage carrying her shoes with her left hand.🌾
Sander's attention to detail is so old time journey man. He is a master carpenter. Such a skill. A pleasure to see .
Wow! So lovely. I cannot applaud Sander enough. His skill set is so broad and his attention to detail is unbelievable. Plus his videos are beautiful. Such a talented soul.
He absolutely hands down is talented and cares so much. We are all lucky to have his thoughtfulness and skill.
Saunder is a true craftsman and artisan. The meadow cottage is simply beautiful!! 💚
Can we all applaud Saunder for his wealth of talent!? Summer is friggin amazing too. Blessings Flock! If only I could mimic something like what you folks have done in the PNW.
I love how the meadow house turned out, so cozy and inviting. I love the little Kippee touches everywhere too!
I'm sure Kippee would have appreciated. She's there in spirit :)
@@FlockFingerLakes🌾 AGREE!!!🌾
Although you said two years was longer than anticipated for the renovation, I am astounded at all the work you were able to complete in those years, from walls, windows, entire kitchen, bathroom, and the exterior walls and porch, wow! To design, plan, procure components and accomplish mostly by yourselves in that time is amazing! So talented!! I bet you were so happy to put in the last touches. Beautiful! Enjoy!
What a beautiful cozy space. This space is really reflective of the whole vibe you are going for with your property. Simply beautiful.
Thanks so much for the kind words. We definitely feel the coziness and love throughout the space.
For my personal preference, I would try to create more roundness in little places throughout, to offset all of those straight lines and overall squareness and also just to create more visual interest. For example, I would round off that doorway connecting the living room to the kitchen with an arch, place a round area rug in the living room, and have an oval shaped dining table (which would also just be more comfortable and practical to sit at and maneuver around when getting in and out of the wraparound bench seating). Perhaps add a rounded headboard over the bed and maybe a long, cylindrical throw pillow on it. I also would have used an arched, semicircle window, or maybe an octagonal one, for the front door. The only other thing I would have loved to see (and couldn't resist doing on a house like this) is adding a double opening dutch door off the kitchen! It's so nice, especially when you're cooking and with that view, to have that opened up, nice and bright, with all of the fresh air and breeze coming in! It's also great for serving the outside patio and keep any pets or young children from going in or out. Plus, it just goes so well with the cottage vibes and aesthetic of the home!
This is absolutely stunning and perfect tho! The craftsmanship and attention to detail, that went into the building and designing of this home, is so well done! You guys really did such a fantastic job! 😊
In life there is something or someone that leaves that everlasting impression in our lives. Kippee was beautiful. She gave you the love that you needed. Those moments when you felt alone but when you saw her for filled your heart. I would call the cottage “Kippee’s Cottage”.
My heart literally skipped at the intro with Summer on the patio and the colors of her frock agains the green background. Visually so very exquisite.
Impressive results, and the attention to detail is amazing. The cottage has so much soul and charm 🧡💚🧡
We really appreciate that. Thank you.
Good morning, Summer. Thank you for starting my day with this wonderful video of your Meadow House. I have a cup of tea in hand and ready for the tour. Saunder and Summer your very hard work has really paid off, both of your personalities have shown in every nook and crannie. Saunder you are a very talented tradesman and artist. Thank you for sharing your inner passions and talents. Summer, every time I see you I smile. You bring joy to my heart. Earthy, honest and beautiful to boot. Namaste
Glad to join your tea ritual in the morning and thanks for those kind words :)
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Again another great video I've been waiting for, for ages! I loved the opening scene where you were walking in bare feet in the frost. It reminded me of my home in New Zealand ❤ So hot in Perth I miss that crisp morning dew
The dew and mist in the early mornings are too my favorite.
I cried. Watched with revie - delight! And your dress!!! Chef's kiss
Using this as inspiration for renovating my grandmother’s house.
Thank You…The house is respecting history in a modern way, simply classy and absolutely…..BEAUTIFUL ❤️
Just spent the best hour of my day so far with the two of you in this lovely home. You can feel the vibe throughout this whole video. It is truly a beautiful loved filled space. Absolutely amazing.
Ahhh thank you kindly. Such a nice thing to say. Glad you can feel the love throughout the home.
Summer, I certainly cannot overlook your eye for detail in the overall design, and interior decor. This is a cosy, warm space. Great job! ❤
Yay! Got to see a house tour! It turned out beautiful with smart choices of moving the door of the bathroom and giving the kitchen an extra wall for space. It's looks larger than the 600 sq. ft. size, with a good sized kitchen and bathroom. I love the little wood burning stove, too. Sander does excellent work and am impressed that this was his first kitchen. It's very cozy and anyone would be happy to stay there. The color selections for the interior and exterior... and decor, are perfect for the backdrop of the meadow and natural beauty of your property. The birdhouse in the gable is genius, with a camera installed. You'll have to show us any progress of a nest. Very charming. 🧡 A job well done, Summer and Sander. :)
Thanks for those kind words. We agree that the space feels much larger than 600 sq feet and think we were able to use every bit of space wisely. The birdhouse is absolutely hands down one of my favorite additions. We hope that we can actually livestream that if a bird moves in next spring. We'll see. My bet is that if it'll be anything, it'll be a tree swallow since they seem to be fearless of humans, and we had one build their nest in the box on the Common House too. We'll see!
This is absolutely the best well planned small cottage I have ever seen. So much thought and love went into this home.
OH MY LORD THAT FINAL SHOT WAS BREATHTAKING
A lot of love, sweat, tears and passion went into this lovely cabin.
You guys did such a beautiful job. Love all the old items with a story. Gorgeous
Thank you so much. We appreciate it.
If Sander isn’t already taken, he’ll have a lot of candidates after this video. 😄 The work he’s done here is truly impressive. I love your cozy cottage house! 😍
I watched this video and then went back to leave a comment but left it on the previous video. It applies to this final reveal. Kudos!!
You both nailed it! I had no idea it wasn't a house to start. You made a beautiful HOME from an Office!
Yeah, it was a seasonal office at first, so they would drain the toilet and shut it down in winter typically. Luckily for us it was insulated well enough and had good bones for us to really make a few changes to get it to a place where someone could occupy it 4 seasons out of the year.
I looove that you went with a lot of American Made products and support small businesses! Lovely!
I am in love with the cottage! The colors are so relaxing beautiful! The sofa is gorgeous, love the style color and texture. The windows are great! (Can never have enough windows) 😂Sage green is one of my favorite colors. I like all the rooms, my favorite is the kitchen! Everything looks amazing and to be surrounded by a meadow what more could anyone want? Turned out amazing! ❤ very cozy! 🪴 And your dress is beautiful!
You and me both. The kitchen is hands down my favorite. The way it feels to work in it is so soothing. Thank you, thank you.
Saunder is a kick-ass man. What a talent he is.
The Saunder and Summer I see here exude a wisdom and presence of mind so different from what I remember from videos back from 2018. You have let the land shape and inspire you, like waves and sand shape driftwood. And you’ve shared your ever-growing love for the land with all of us, with the most splendid of projects. Bravo. And thank you both. ❤
Absolutely gorgeous. You’ve inspired me to bring home a new plant today. Love the plants between the kitchen and living space passage ❤🎉
They definitely warm up the space. My hope is that they begin to take over the walls :)
I could so live in that house. It’s looks very cozy and comfortable. Peaceful is also nice call.
This is just so perfect! Sander combines creativity, design sense and an almost OCD attention to detail that makes for an outstanding finished product. Summer brings similar talents, but in a slightly different combination, so they make the ultimate dream team. Any chance this will be a short-term rental in the future? Can't think of a better place to be the next time we are able to spend time in our old stomping grounds in the Finger Lakes. You should be very proud.
Such a sweet comment. Thank you for that. At this stage, this will be a place for one of us to stay in, especially now that the Common House will undergo renovations. But when our families or friends come in, this place will be for them. We don't think we will be AirBnBing this out largely because it's a bit persnickety with the care, like the tadelakt and the travertine; but we're considering other places in the future that maybe will be a bit more acceptable for outside guests.
@@FlockFingerLakes🌾You are so right. The attention to detail you have put on that place and the spectacular materials makes it too special to let strangers or even friends to stay there. This is a perfect retreat for either one of you two to enjoy.
Wow wow wow! What a joy it's been to watch the journey of the meadow house come to life. It's absolutely perfectly lovely!! And all the little details that make it special & unique. Incredible job y'all! ❤
Great!!! I like very much your dress Summer Rayne. I like all the colors. I like the furnitures the thinks.
The bathroom is excellent, because the two windows provide light to the bathroom and also the decoration give something special to the space. A bathroom without a window is like a prison. Congratulations!!!!
This may sound a bit wild but this makes my heart hurt and brings tears to my eyes, not kidding. A dream home I will never experience because the price of buying a home is so out of reach now. What a gorgeous transformation! Your passion, your skill, and every little detail bring such a nostalgic, warm and, "I have come home" feeling to this space. Thanks for sharing this little beauty, she is absolute perfection! Congrats on a job well done. 🤗
OMG Summer! The Meadow House turned out so much better than I imagined when you guys first started this project. The design of the building, the craftsmanship that Sander and the other local craftsmen provided, and the interior decoration is beautifully on display throughout the house! I remember watching in amazement the Moroccan Tatelak process being lovingly applied to the walls and Sander's detail in the workworking. Your interior design is matched only by your design of the property's gardens and houseplant placements. This video sings of the cozy and peaceful environment you intended to create. I'm just amazed that this is the same place that began as a shabby, neglected office! You guys have done a wonderful job and must be over-the-top proud. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Godspeed!
I remember when you 1st got there and the ideas you were throwing around , it is absolutely stunning! Bravo to all!
Absolutely gorgeous! I would so love to stay in this cozy home! Bravo! I love your gardens too!
This is phenomenal, probably one of the most magical, whimsical and homely spaces I've ever seen.
That kitchen! I hope you are proud of yourselves because the finished meadow house wildly surpassed all of my expectations.❤
Summer and Sander, what an absolute triumph you have created! Utterly gorgeous.
I’m currently in the process of looking for a cottage in the countryside here in Scotland to move into, leaving the city behind for some peace and tranquility, and I must say that your cottage renovation has been inspirational for me. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Wow, this is remarkable. Hats off to Sander, whose talents are numerous and very impressive.
Love what you've done with the cottage, even though the large grommet curtains would not be my first choice in a cottage filled with antiques. So glad that you've managed to create a "place of peace" for you and your loved ones!
This cottage is so cozy and the thought process of making it was so amazing. This is my ideal home when I retire. It’s so functional and everything that one can asked for.
It's a great home to age with because it's really open, with wide doors, easy access in the bathroom and all one floor. Very easy to maneuver around. One of the barn restorers here in the area had asked for the plans because he too felt it a perfect space and layout to have.
@@FlockFingerLakes wow, that’s amazing. I’d love to have the layout plan as well lol. Do you think it’s something that your followers like me can get the plan as well? I been thinking to redo the layout for my house for better layout as well. It’s just not a good layout for me and not functional. So, when I see your cottage I told my partner that your cottage is everything that I need for a home. You guys did such an amazing job. I really appreciate you guys can sharing the process with us.
What a magical place the meadow cottage looks in the morning mist - like a painting! Sander is extremely talented with his craftsmanship and of course Summer has made the home so cosy and beautiful with the plants and pottery.
Beautiful workmanship. So much thought and planning, not to mention love of the land and wildlife that went into this dream. Thank you for sharing this video and explaining the thought process that went into the design.
Gorgeous couple have created a gorgeous house. Am so looking forward to watching the landscaping come together. Thank you Summer and Sander for sharing
That opening shot is perfection! Stunning!!
The kitchen design and the quality of the work is outstanding!
This place is absolutely gorgeous!!!! I could live here in a heartbeat!!!
Just stunning 😍 so much charm, character, functionality, comfort, quality...you hit all the notes!
Absolutely love it! What a perfect use of a 600 square foot cottage.
That turned out so great! I love all the thoughtfulness that went into the furnishings and even the medicine cabinet.
So beautiful. For a small cottage, it's not lacking anything and is clearly well thought out.
So beautiful your voice your movements what you’ve done and your team can’t say enough how much we have all enjoyed it more please more please more please more please
I'm speechless. What an absolutely gorgeous space you've created.
It looks fantastic, you've put so much thought into light and design, and it's all come together beautifully. Those storage benches in the kitchen / dining area are so beautifully crafted, Sander, and I also really love the edges and texture of the old pieces of wood you salvaged from a local barn for window ledges.
I’m blown away by all you two have done to make a marvelous, cozy home!!!❤
You guys did beautiful work on this house, so thoughtful as well. Everyone who visits will for sure not want to leave.
I think that's why my mother is coming back for the 6th time ;) .... just to stay in the house ... haha
This home is so beautifully crafted! I love the attention to detail. It seems both beautiful and functional. I am pretty blown away!
Absolutely outstanding job with this renovation! It has been a pleasure watching this come together and to see the finished "Meadow House" is amazing. Some many artisan and thoughtful pieces. Great work!
Thank you very much.
I will be retiring and downsizing in a few years and am thrilled to find this video as this cottage is perfect! I plan on using this plan for my retirement home!
Lovely to see this video and all the thought that went into it. In my brother’s new house, there is a good sized bathroom window that feels exposed. Rather than put a film on the glass, I got hold of some old fashioned Glass Wax. You apply it thinly to the glass, let dry and rub it off. You can see why that got old. However, I sponged out on and left it. It can be easily removed and there’s nothing to trap moisture behind it. Man, these videos make me miss Upstate New York!
I love all the light pockets you created...I would line the amoire with cedar .. great for wool clothing and everytime you open it you will smell cedar.. beautiful cottage! Beautiful collaboration!
I love everything you all have done. It looks amazing and KUDOS to Sander for all of his beautiful work ❤️ ♥️ 💖
The home is a piece of art! Wow!
Thoughtful, charming, and exceptional. I have been following your progress from the start and it is thrilling to see the final product. A true labor of love. Amazing work Summer and Saunder. Truly inspiring.
Why thank you so much. We are really chuffed with the results and love spending time down there now :)
Absolutely beautiful! You’re a great team…admittedly I fell for Saunder from the very first video. 😊 We heat our home with wood…one wood stove similar to yours, and an insert in the main living area. It feels so great but the plants get confused; one day it’s humid and the next it’s super dry so steamers and humidifiers are a must. I have rooms that stay cooler than others so my plants are always on the move. I love all the personal touches you’ve added and I can see you hanging out there reading and relaxing and of course caring for the plants.
Amazingly beautiful…this is the kind of home I dreamt of building and living in from my teens til my 60’s. You are a master at interior design and Saunder is a master designer and builder💚🧡
Saunder did a phenomenal job with that kitchen build. Looks like the kitchen of my dreams!
Absolutely beautiful. Saunder’s (sorry if I did not spell his name correctly) work is fantastic! So impressed with just the kitchen and bathroom, but then when you went outside to show the symmetry of the wood panels, windows, and chimney I was blown away. The planning and implementation that went into all of it is breathtaking. So so impressed ❤❤❤❤❤
I finally got through this gorgeous video. My favorite is the bathroom, so warm and cozy. Bravo team!
Just wow! Saunder did an amazing job with the renovations. 😊
Beautiful job. The green, cream, terra cotta and copper colors are naturally relaxing. It looks like you took the colors of the fall meadow outside and brought them inside.
Your meadow cottage is so lovely. I especially love the clay walls. Yes, they do still make that wainscoting, but it's pretty expensive if you get it as separate boards. Just one thing... Appalachia is pronounced Apple-A-cha - the "A" rhymes with "back". Like the rest of the house, inside and out, Saunders' kitchen is really nice! And your windows are not opaque. If they were, you'd see no light through them at all and the dreamy quality of the bathroom would not exist.They're translucent - you can see light through them, but can't clearly see what's on the other side. I love the birdhouse in the gable - like a dovecote, but for only one nesting bird. Also, great tip on the hardware - that's where to splurge. It makes such a difference! Thanks so much for this tour.
That book was a favorite of mine I tell the story often to my children and grandchildren
Every detail has been so thoughtfully crafted for beauty and functionality. It’s fantastic!
So beautiful and inspiring…and I love how you both sound so happy with what you’ve created. It really shows in the sound of your voices the care you have given this space. What a wonderful home … a respite for whoever will stay. Thankyou so much for sharing 🙏🏼💖
And thank you for taking the time to watch the process unfold. We are really pleased with it.
So much talent used so well! I admire your work and your overall project. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Such an absolutely stunning makeover. It's beautiful and so inviting and peaceful. You and Saunder are true artists.
Oh wow this is so beautiful I really love the whole design of this cottage. I had a lot of fun watching this video, thanks so much, have a beautiful day sending love and hugs, bye! 🥰🤗
What a lovely cottage! May I please make a gentle correction please. I live in North GA. I attended the private school that put out the Fox Fire series.
In your video, you said a man went out into the mountains...
That is in correct.
We students went out into the mountains where we lived and interviewed folks. In the back of the books it tells what group did each review or interview.
The books went for so much because of several reasons. Our community liked supporting our 2 private schools, Raburn Gap and Tallulah Falls. Second, outsiders think we are backwards, uneducated, when actually they are the ones who lack the means to survive in a crisis situation! We know how to live with what we have. Our ancestors have taught us well. The cottage you have maid would fit in perfect here. I hope you will come visit. I'd live to show you around😊
What a team you guys make! Absolutely wonderful to follow your journey. Thank you!
Oh my gracious!! I’m so in love, absolutely beautiful!!
I'd move in in a heartbeat. It's beatiful and I love the green/terracotta colorscheme.
Oh my goodness this is amazing. I love the amount of detail you’ve put into every aspect of the whole cottage. And the quality of this video was gorgeous.
Suggestion for landscaping: live williow fence. Maybe to replace the deer fence. 1) you can use it to make baskets 2) its natural live plant and will get stronger with time/age. 😮 My face when I saw the whole cutting station design, its just so well thought out. I will be adding that to my dream house pinterest board. Even though it wasn't mentioned in the video I definitely also noticed that the back screen door had the triangle design. I can hardly wait to see what the back...garden will look like.
Really enjoyed seeing the finished product of the cottage reno. I loved all the natural materials you used for the bedding and accessories. Only thing i wanted to see was either a dual flush or composting toilet as part of the bathroom. Maybe also a grey water system with a weeping pond set up... would be great.
enjoy staying in the meadow house, what a wonderfully lovely retreat to stay in... nice work!
Wow this is so so beautiful. It’s actually exceeded any expectations I had for it. Well done you two for all your hard work and vision!
Love, love, love this! It's so great to see it all mostly done. Homes are always a work in progress to my mind so it will likely never be "done". Have been following the process and kudos to you for all the hard work. Amazing results.
Thank you kindly.
This is absolutely my dream home. I love the style, my favorite colors & the size is perfect!! ❤❤❤
Wow wow wow! What a difference! It was definitely worth taking your time to make it so perfect.
So beautiful !!!! Such a calm and magical place!
Turned out great. It was so fun to watch its progress. It really feels like home!
He is very gifted and you,very creative! What a pair! ❤
There’s a lot of love in that house. Beautifully curated. The cut out in living room to bring in the Eastern light is perfect. Can Sander clone himself and come to Chicago to partner on my kitchen reno lol? Love thoughtful design that respects what was there and draws out a complementary response in the new layer. A+ for both of you.
I'll look into that cloning machine ;)
Sauder is so talented! Koodoosto Saunders for such beautiful work!👍
Outstanding!! The colours really came together. All the details. Amazing!!! It's just been such a pleasure watching all the work you have done. Bravo 👏