I like the 'dead space' in the kitchen, because it gives it an open, airy and spacious feel. If every space was filled in it wouldn't look so welcoming. I always find myself walking into the things too close to door openings. I agree about the wardrobe. But the house is so beautiful. It belongs in a magazine.
In that big space by the fridge, could you have a plant wall where you grow salad vegetables and herbs with LED lights? Great for your health, saves money on imported veggies and pretty greenery to look at! Thanks for another great video Cecilia, totally with you on the electric plug sockets too! 😉✨
I had the same thought! Definitely plants - HERBS! - with grow lights. Or have you ever heard of Aerogardens? I grow herbs and lettuces with those and they have their own lights. I feel your pain on the sockets.
just my 2 cents, I agree with everyone who has said the white trim in the bathroom looks perfect with the sink/shower and changing it may make the walls look too dark. The second is the silver trim on the stairs also looks perfect. Black would stick out too much and white trim may need cleaning all the time since it's getting walked on all the time.
Actually I really like the white trimming in the bathroom, otherwise it would be too dark. Otherwise, everything else you pointed out made sense. Thanks for sharing so future home owners or renovators can learn from your missteps
I do like the white trimming on the black windows in the bathroom, especially with the white sinks and the white shower outline. It gives just the right amount of white and does not break the atmosphere, especially since around the windows it does not matter since light will come in, the white will just enhance the natural light falling in. If you make everything else black it's just an abyss?
3:29 I personally like "dead spaces" as they provide a transition. Of course you want to utilize space wisely, but a little dead space, especially between areas like you have makes the area transition less busy, calming.
Two things. 1. For the space beside the fridge and the cooktop stove, I would put a cabinet beside one, but not the other. If both sides had cabinets, I’m afraid that the walk space would be too skinny. 2. That main door can be moved without doing any extra framing. It is already framed what looks like a 1/2 meter to the right. The builders just didn’t want to do the little extra work.
Outlets! Yes. When we redid our kitchen I told the construction people in no uncertain terms that we were going to have the outlets we wanted. The builder said "That is not part of the price I quoted you." We said... We don't care, do it anyway, we will pay for it. I am sooooooo glad we did. Even with how many we specified, we should have done one more group. I look back to when we had a single outlet before the remodel. It was crazy. When in doubt, add more outlets, you will be happy you did.
Exactly. So many things in the kitches need outlets. Even if they don't draw much power, they need power. All the phones and device chargers. All kinds of cooking stuff like coffee makers, air fryers, toasters, etc.. Put in GFI and lots of outlets, you will find you use them.
Figure how many kitchen outlets you think you need, multiply by 4 then add another half dozen... Seriously, put in 4 individual outlets per unit rather than the standard two per box. Run them on separate circuits to avoid overload.
Cecilia you are my comfort channel from my existential panic attacks. thank you , i don’t think you realize quite what you do to help other humans with your videos. all love to you 🦋🤍🥲☺️
Add a mounted power strip under the kitchen windows that will help with lack of outlets. Our house is 115 years old and I know that I always seem to need outlets!
The white trim compliments your bathroom wall color perfectly bringing it a little bit of light and it also matches your shower and vanity etc. I think it's perfect in my opinion. Also in regards to builders and contractors talking you out of something you want I honestly think it stems from the fact that they don't want to do it because it's more work. Don't let them dissuade you from things you really want even if it takes more time.
"What is this? What color are you?" LOL! This video just cracked me up. I hear you about the outlets; only having two outlets in our family room drove my mother crazy all the years she lived in that house. When my hubs and I bought our house, the first thing she noticed was all the outlets we had. True story!
Love your cabin! Just a thought about moving the extra heater. If I were to move it, I wouldn’t put it next to the other one. I would put it in the new tv room, that way it would help to spread the heat around the colder areas in the cabin better.
I agree. The current fireplace looks so gorgeous in the main living room. Adding the other one right next to it would look a little weird and compromise the aesthetic of the already beautiful space. But putting it in the tv room would space out the heating structure and still hopefully spread the heat to the main living room area. 👌🏾
you are so right, you can never have too many electricity outlets, especially in the kitchen as to you comments on the "wasted space" at the end of the island, I would disagree - it makes for a very airy circulation space
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That electrician was wild. I've always heard electricians encouraging people to put more outlets in because legit in a kitchen you can never have too many outlets.
I have moved all over the U.S. over the last 45 years; I've lived in a 220 year old house, a 100 year old house, built 3 homes from the ground up, and currently live in my parent's former home (built in 2000). None were perfect! It's always been easy to see the things I'd love to change, but something always stops me (usually cost). You have other obstacles living on Svalbard:) One thing about the empty space in your kitchen is that if you decide to have children that area will make a nice play space for little ones and their cars/trucks, etc.
Woow, so a 220 year old house still exists in the US? Here in Europe we have a lot of them but it seems like those are usually taken down in the US (could be my impression though😄🍀)
@@Tuinierenopstrobalen lots of older houses in the U.S. I lived in a funeral home built in 1790 (so I was wrong- it's actually 232 years old!). It was the oldest house in our lttle town in Pennsylvania.
@@bethdaly8079 that is amazing! I love old buildings! I hope it will be around for a long time, historical buildings are important in my opinion, they breathe wisdom🍀.
Perhaps when you are ready for some remodeling, you travel to the mainland and pick everything out in person and then arrange to have it shipped back home. Except for the backup heater, everything can be changed. Even the door can be moved and more electrical outlets can be installed, more cabinets added to the kitchen. You can add another section to the island, perhaps a different height with built in shelving of built in wine fridge?
Thanks for sharing your lessons learned and tips! I think all of this would come with experience and once should be the first time. You have done really great! Doesn’t mean it can feel and be frustrating, I am with you on that. I do feel that the extra space in the kitchen gives a calm and luxurious feel to it but definitely make use of one of the open spaces at the end of the kitchen. Good plans and ideas! In the meanwhile the beautiful wooden doors have been installed 🎉, its beautiful. A tip is to use a multiple socket plug, you can put it in the draw and only take it out when you need it. They have very compact ones these days. Oh and the countertops are soooo beautiful and the windows are amazing!!! All the right decisions Cecilia. Big Hug ❤
This looks amazing how it turned out! I actually think it’s nice to have the washer/dryer separate from the bathrooms; this way you separate the space for it’s intended purpose. A bathroom is a bathroom, and the laundry room is for laundry. For the stairs silver trimming, you can just paint over it with a lacquer, and then seal it just use painters tape to protect the flooring. It would take maybe 2 hours to do…
I quite like the white trims against the black in the bathroom. I think making it all black would make the space feel smaller and heavier, the white really breaks it up and makes it look really cool!
I really love the way your cabin turned out! For the closet in your hallway: Maybe you could change the inside of the closet so that your jackets don't hang sideways but front facing (if you know what i mean?), and for easy access there might be a solution like clothes rail that you can pull out. Greetings from Germany, I really hope to visit Svalbard in future!
First of all you have a beautiful home. Secondly I felt like it was me doing this video. I totally hear you. I think you nailed it when you said you have to trust your instincts and go with your gut. Sometimes trades people are like I don't want to add extra outlets cuz it's a pain for me but if you want the extra outlets you insist and you keep insisting because you're paying and you get what you want. Finally I think some of the things can be fixed if they really really bother you. You have some options. Best wishes for 2023!!! I look forward to watching many more of your videos. Keep up the excellent work. Greetings from Canada.
When you have people over, I find they often gather around in the kitchen, especially with that beautiful island. That ‘dead space’ you mention would be lively at such a time!
As for the extra space, there will be days when you are indoors all the time, and the extra space will feel great-it will help the feeling of walls closing in. My advice is leave it empty.
I feel you so much!!!!! I rebuilt my apartment and even tough I had a vision and lot of specific ideas, I relied to much on professionals and did as they suggested because I didn’t want to make mistakes and trusted them more than myself.. But you know what? 6 months in and I wish I followed exactly my vision!!! It is only small details, because on the biggest things I’ve been very firm, but still… never trust someone only because it’s their job! Because they for sure know what to do, but they can never know what is best and works for you! 😊
You could put the indoor water cooler you were talking about between the fridge and bathroom door! That's a perfect space for that. And, you could use the heater space to dry clothes and warm coats in the winter and ...save propane by using the propane dryer less? I don't actually know which would be less expensive....
Your home is beautiful! I do understand that some things irritate when living in it day to day. I like the white trimming in the bathroom, it adds a pop to the dark room. I do think I’d move the auxiliary heat and do something with that space. Is it food storage you need, or outdoor clothing storage? You could make it any kind of closet you like!
Cecilia, this was a great video. Your kitchen is beautiful, but you were right, NEVER enough outlets! We all learn from experience. You two will figure it out. Thanks for sharing.
I'm astonished that with your personality anyone could persuade you to change your plans. I mean this in a nice way as you always seem to know your own mind. Maybe a slobby chair or two in the kitchen? Enjoyed your vid.
You have a lovely home. From all the other building regret videos I have seen and the consideration that you live in a remote island your regrets are very minor. I know they still are frustrating but trust me the perfect house does not exist and all those little imperfections also give its own unique quirky personality.
If you're going to move that other woodburner, I'd suggest putting it in the corner of the space you use for your office, which is effectively an open walk-through space. Others have suggested moving it into the TV room, but if it's in a small room it'll be hard for the heat to circulate throughout the rest of the cabin. Btw I think you did an amazing job on the cabin!
It's perfect !! Maybe later you might find that your "mistakes" we're just something different to get used too... You all have such a beautiful life and we all just love watching you share your experiences with us... Love you guys... And the gorgeous puppies too🤗
Love this channel 😍 thanks for keeping all the things real, Cecelia is a hoot and Christoffer is so sweet! Corners can be filled with some simple things.... A corner book case (for all your books), or some fake green (that look real) plants.... Bring some greenery all year round... I'm sure you will fill the 'gaps' with the right things 💛🌻💛
Your house is beautiful! And I love everything you've done. In the US, adding outlets is super easy to do! If you have a wall that already has an outlet, they cut a small hole, pull the wire from the other outlet, or attach it, add the cover, and there you have it. We've added a lot in this home as it's older, and the building code at the time it was built didn't require that many. Maybe it's different there, but it's worth looking into. Doesn't cost that much or take that much time here.
I was thinking the same thing! We had an electrician come to our house and had her add outlets everywhere we could think of! It was really not that expensive and so worth it!
US here too & was thinking the same. Even if not accessible from the interior because of the counters & cabinets, the exterior wall could be opened up to allow full access to the electrical & then closed back very nicely.
Adding things to the outer wall is not that easy, with insulation, wind barriers etc… But you should be able to go with wires inside the bench, and maybe add popup outlets through the top?
It always brightens my day when you post another video Cecilia. The cabin looks awesome! Thank you and your cute family for sharing your lives with us from the top of the world. Because of you and your videos, Svalbard is on my bucket list for places I need to go to before i die.
A few suggestions: 1. Surface mounted extension electric outlet strips in the kitchen. Get some nice looking ones and mount them artistically so they don't look like eyesores. 2. Rather than paint, look at alternative materials to cover anything. Work in reverse: go look at what you do have in the stores and see if you can use materials in different ways to get a desired effect. For example, check the automotive department or black rubber mats to cut into strips to wrap around trim on the steps or in the bathroom. 3. To change the finish on a metal, get a sample and practice distressing it with acid or sanding to see if you get an effect you like. Then do that to the metal instead of replacing it. 4. If you need a few more inches on an interior wall, see if you can cut into the wall at the back and push the cabinet into or all the way through the wall. 5. Cut holes in walls or take down walls if needed. Turn the clothes washer/dryer around to face the bathroom wall, but leave it where it is. Cut holes in the bathroom wall to access the front of the clothes washer/dryer from the bathroom. It'll look like a built-in and not take any space in the bathroom. Then make the rest of the water room a coat closet and convert the coat closet by the door into a desk or pantry. 6. Extend the entry mudroom into the kitchen, perhaps by extending the wall of the water tank room into the kitchen more. Think what tasks you want to do there and how you can use that area for them. 7. Move the heater or turn it in place to face the living room. Cut a hole in the wall to the living room so it is open in or covered with a grate or vent, so the heat goes in to the living room and not the kitchen. Seal off the heater and make the rest of that space a pantry. 8. Learn to love it.
When another youtuber I subscribe to (Anton Somewhere) did a video on traveling to Svalbard, I kept looking to see if you were in the background at all.
Cecilia I've gotta say there's something about u that I just get, maybe we have a very similar personality, I could talk to u all day long😁🤣. I absolutely love the dogs, cabin, boat ur whole lifestyle so I just want to Thankyou for allowing me into ur life. U make me smile and bring interesting content to the rest of the us, u live in an amazing, spectacular, sometimes harsh part of the world and I really enjoy ur passionate energy. 🇦🇺🐕🐶🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖 oh and yeh to the barn doors I think their so romantic and u can so build them urself
Even though there were things you would have done differently with your cabin extension, the addition is so beautiful. Your kitchen with all those windows looking out to the ocean view is an absolute DREAM. Your new kitchen is so gorgeous! 😍 Btw, LOVE all the content pertaining to home projects. Please continue doing more! And more Grim shots! He’s so beautiful. ❤️
Great video. All of the things you noted are absolutely spot on. Like really, what were they thinking? Cutting corners? Listen to your gut feeling, lesson learned, not the end of the world, but understandably a great source of annoyance. Best from Canada..
I love the size of your kitchen, and your plan for a pantry is great. The 2nd heating stove you have for emergencies, if you have a cold spot in your house place it near there instead of next to the other one, if that's possible. Outlets, everyone needs a lot of those not only in the kitchen but everywhere. see you next week!
Truly understand! I’ve had one house remodel and the man doing it did things his own way rather than doing what I wanted…they were mostly asthetics and I wish I had “stuck to my guts.”😄 But all things considered in your home, the one thing I totally agree with you is the outlets!! You can never have too many kitchen outlets. Still, your home is beautiful and for two newbies you really did an amazing job!!
Loved this commentary on your build. I’ve just finished building and everything you say is so true!! It’s the fine details you don’t ever think of that are noticeable and things others tell you to change that you wish you didn’t that are so annoying! I totally get it! The cabin is fantastic thou and I’m sure those small things will disappear from your mind in the future 😊
Just going to say I love your kitchen. TFS your frustrations and regret but you have such an amazing view and you did a wonderful job - -granted I could not live there myself (my joints are too damaged from RA and many many years of being a petite ICU nurse with this illness moving people 200- 600 lbs & most of time with minimal help) But be blessed and stay blessed Cecelia. I cannot imagine leaving Portugal was easy for you either. But home is where your heart is- its so true. ☺️
Your home is beautiful Cecilia! The kitchen adds so much light and space. Outlets in the kitchen are a must! I'm sure Christoffer enjoys having a nice kitchen to cook his delicious food! Glad you got out on the boat this week. Love to you all🤎🐾🐾
I know you probably love your cabin now and hopefully care less about the "mistakes" but I needed to comment and say I've recently found your channel and the thing that kept me hooked instantly was how beautiful your cabin is. Especially the kitchen and living room. I wanted to find more videos showing the cabin, that's how stunning it is 😍
The white trimmings in the bathroom are a good vibe IMO as they bring a little light into the room. It makes the windows look like paintings as well. You could do a trunk style storage unit to the right side of the former bedroom door - you could f.e. store Grim's food in it and it would serve as an extra seat as well. That way it wouldn't look out of place even when it's not the same stone as your counter tops. For a quick solution to the electric outlets not being enough you could get a divider that plugs straight into the wall. The space at the end of the kitchen island - I wouldn't change it as that's where people will have room to stand when you're having people over. Looking at the videos from your parties it's actually very useful space when entertaining as the kitchen might otherwise feel a bit crowded and people would constantly have to mind the stairs. But pantry - everybody needs one in their kitchen! I don't know what that architect was on about as that looks like a very good space to put a pantry in.
I understand your frustration! You learn A LOT on your first build. The corner trim in bathroom is really easy to replace. A good designer will specify trim and color on the plans, but unless the designer/ architect is also genereal contracting, they have no control over what the builder does with the plans. You have to keep on top of the builders. They tend to want to do the same thing in every house and will shame you for being creative and precise and even for wanting good work done. I don't understand why they don’t want to do what customers actually want. They wear you down. You also have to be easily available to them throughout the build. It's not easy to General Contract your own project. If the entry door continues to bug you, you CAN redo it. I find fixing those sorts of things brings me peace and you're obviously someone who appreciates beauty and good design. The builder should have centered it. It's obvious from seeing it the video. I'm an interior designer. A creative builder who can listen and who likes to communicate and ask directions is worth their weight in gold. You pay them well and hang on to them. It takes a special builder, electrician, plumber to work well with interior designers, architects, and discerning, creative clients. I'm not impressed by your electrician. I design kitchens. You ALWAYS want "too many" outlets in your kitchen. ALWAYS. Every decent electrician knows that. Sometimes they get tired and want to go home. Many also tend to argue more with women than they do men. They don't seem to be able to help themselves. It's sometimes simpler to have an imposing male available who can step in on your and the build's behalf.
For the hall way door placement, if it was on the plans to be in a certain spot, then that is where it should have been built. The fact that it wasn't is the builders problem to fix at their expense. You should have insisted on it.
I agree !! THe door issue can be rectified and the cost should be on the builder. If it was on the PLAN, he didn't follow the PLAN, therefore it's his problem to solve!
I guess there are bound to be little things that you would have done differently. It's so difficult though until you live in the space. I had my kitchen done a few years ago and asked for electrical sockets everywhere! So glad I did as it means you have flexibility to move appliances around and you don't have wires trailing everywhere.
Just thoughts; if you see a builder starting to build something off Center, say something IMMEDIATELY so they can redo it. I recently had a door put in that the builder did not center by half a foot but I could see it from the road! I had him reframe the whole thing. Sorry but that’s my base expectation. If you really want you can have your builder reframe your front door. They are likely responsible to fix issues within the year. Also; have your electrician add the outlets. Snaking two outlets is not hard. That’s an easy fix! The extra “space” in the kitchen, you may have regretted filling in all the room with cabinets as there would have been no “white space” and it would have felt claustrophobic. You can add plants or open floating shelves without deleting the open feel. Oh and you inspired me to do my own build!
Cecilia, so understand your thoughts about the cabin build. I merely renovated and had some moments of "I want to do this" that I was talked out of that, now that I am living here every day, I kick myself for not insisting on those things that I was talked out of by experts!
I think the main thing to change is the heater, so you can be comfortable. The house is still very beautiful even with all the shortcomings you pointed out. Thank you. 🦭
The only real mistake I see is the placement of the second heat source. I agree with one commentator, placing it in or near the TV room or even the office makes the most sense. Everything else is so minor. And you could easily add more counters or shelving in the kitchen, either pre-made or a small job for a contractor. It's a wonderful place.
This was so interesting, and I know, extremely helpful for anyone getting ready to build an addition, or build a house. I understand all of the details you presented, how you would have done them differently. One thing I got, was that the workers, or contractor, was not listening to you. Would not listen to you. You were insistent on more outlets, and other items where the contractor, who I think was just very lazy and wanted to talk you out of your requests. Heck, you're paying him to do a job! Anyways, your cabin is adorable, and I truly admire how you and Christopher keep it so neat and clean and tidy, Love your videos!!! From Texas...were we have loads of space and loads of dirt....
That extra space is useful as a space. It looks like if someone pulled out the nearest chair that there would be a comfortable amount of room to go around. If holding a party and people are standing and some sitting there is a comfortable amount of space. If you wanted to do yoga and look out that this a good space. That room is very open and airy , you don't have that many extra feet. If you wanted another function with that space I'm sure you could do it. I usually like to have a bunch of hang out spaces. You also have to look at the extra cost of things like a larger island. I think it worked out great.
Aw. A mixture of empathy for your learning journey and laughing with you, seeing your lovely sense of humour shining through. So nice to follow your life adventures and find more ways I relate to you. Biggest hugs and Love x
In the US when you a build or remodel a kitchen you have to have outlet on every wall , large walls every 3 feet apart by code - I love my kitchen in Northern California 🇺🇸I have a tons of outlets 🎬your house is beautiful and the view is spectacular 😎
This is how we learn as painful as it is sometimes. It teaches us to speak up let someone know nicely it is our choice not theirs. I'm with you on the outlet irritation. As for the area where you wanted a pantry not a heater, I was thinking if you had shelves cut into the wall it would be a way for heat to flow, whether it is from your wood stove or from the gas heater. It would be less costly than moving it.
FYI, as long as the electric line runs along that lower wall where you wanted them, you can add outlets. Just cut out enough space to access the line and install the outlet. I’ve moved outlets in my house doing that. Tell that guy how unhappy you are and ask him to come back and add the outlets.
Thank you for sharing your life in Svalbard, but I think I can safely say that we are all really tuning-in to see Grimm and Finn show :)) More of those two, please!
1. At the end by the refrigerator, we had the same scenario, I added a narrower long pantry from top to bottom, two sets of doors - one set long and the other set short. In the shorter area, all of our everyday use glasses. The longer area holds all our dishes. In the empty area by the door, a wine fridge. In the larger empty space in your kitchen, a moveable wooden island with a chopping block look on top.
Have moved so many times and have learned to never skimp on lighting and electrical sockets; especially in the kitchen and bathroom, but also the pantry, wardrobe/closet, under stairs closet, basement, attic/loft. Also any external work, such as changing windows/doors, adding eaves, balcony, porch, deck - anything within that roofline - put your money there if you can as those are much harder, expensive and dirtier to add afterwards. Still nothing will give you the perfect house - I think you have done so well given your unusual circumstances! 😊
I don't have enough electrical outlets in my kitchen either but I just unplug what I'm not using like my kettle or coffee maker and plug in what I want to use. You could also move your google home base somewhere else in the house an that would give you another outlet to plug stuff into. It sucks not to have enough electrical plugs especially when you asked for them. I think your cabin looks fantastic!
I'm gonna show this video to my mom, for comfort. When she had the extension to the house built, they messed up the door placement (a bit like you), every man on the job kept telling her "you don't need this" about things (oh it was not her first rodeo, she made them do the things), and all sorts of "it'll do". Hmmmm grrrrrr. So I think it'll be some comfort to see that this kind of "adventure" is pretty universal. It's hard to argue with a profesional. I've made that mistake with my own renovations. But you have to. You're paying, you're the boss.
Yea. The little details make the difference. But unless you buy from specialized shop at high price, I think most things come in silver and white. I would say that the white around the windows fits with the withe of the shower and the cabinets. But I agree with you about the plugs, you never have enough. Your place is very pretty, it seems like you have a lot of space and storage despite the empty spaces and complaining about too much empty space that’s not that bad. I watch Trent & Allie and their house they also designed themselves is just too small and to me claustrophobic. Your place just looks airy. Very pretty!
I like the 'dead space' in the kitchen, because it gives it an open, airy and spacious feel. If every space was filled in it wouldn't look so welcoming. I always find myself walking into the things too close to door openings. I agree about the wardrobe. But the house is so beautiful. It belongs in a magazine.
I agree with you 100%
In that big space by the fridge, could you have a plant wall where you grow salad vegetables and herbs with LED lights? Great for your health, saves money on imported veggies and pretty greenery to look at! Thanks for another great video Cecilia, totally with you on the electric plug sockets too! 😉✨
I agree, mini indoor garden
I had the same thought! Definitely plants - HERBS! - with grow lights. Or have you ever heard of Aerogardens? I grow herbs and lettuces with those and they have their own lights. I feel your pain on the sockets.
Agree for hydroponic grow tower with light. Vegetables and strawberries 🍓
That’s an awesome idea!!
Especially since it’s in the warmest part of the house.
just my 2 cents, I agree with everyone who has said the white trim in the bathroom looks perfect with the sink/shower and changing it may make the walls look too dark. The second is the silver trim on the stairs also looks perfect. Black would stick out too much and white trim may need cleaning all the time since it's getting walked on all the time.
Yes….and it comes back into the espresso machine and the fridge. Just buy some more chrome looking items to top it off.
Actually I really like the white trimming in the bathroom, otherwise it would be too dark.
Otherwise, everything else you pointed out made sense.
Thanks for sharing so future home owners or renovators can learn from your missteps
I agree, the contrasting white trim in the bathroom is perfect. It will be really depressing all black and polar night darkness
I also really love the contrast trim. Don't change it to dark. This is very attractive.
Yes. I also love the contrast in the bathroom
I agree! The white trim ties in nicely with the shower, sink and toilet.
If you hadn´t told I would be sure the white trimmings where planed!
I do like the white trimming on the black windows in the bathroom, especially with the white sinks and the white shower outline. It gives just the right amount of white and does not break the atmosphere, especially since around the windows it does not matter since light will come in, the white will just enhance the natural light falling in. If you make everything else black it's just an abyss?
Ditto.
My thoughts exactly. 👍
Agree too.
Complete agree and thought the same!
Agree wholeheartedly.
3:29 I personally like "dead spaces" as they provide a transition. Of course you want to utilize space wisely, but a little dead space, especially between areas like you have makes the area transition less busy, calming.
I LOVE how real you are. Literally just feels like we're hanging out together! Thank you for taking the time to share with us your life!
Two things. 1. For the space beside the fridge and the cooktop stove, I would put a cabinet beside one, but not the other. If both sides had cabinets, I’m afraid that the walk space would be too skinny. 2. That main door can be moved without doing any extra framing. It is already framed what looks like a 1/2 meter to the right. The builders just didn’t want to do the little extra work.
Outlets! Yes. When we redid our kitchen I told the construction people in no uncertain terms that we were going to have the outlets we wanted. The builder said "That is not part of the price I quoted you." We said... We don't care, do it anyway, we will pay for it. I am sooooooo glad we did. Even with how many we specified, we should have done one more group. I look back to when we had a single outlet before the remodel. It was crazy. When in doubt, add more outlets, you will be happy you did.
Yes, kitchens these days have more things that need to be plugged in then in days gone by. Everywhere in the home need more outlets!
My electrician friend always says: "You can never have too many outlets." He has to convince people to put more in!
Exactly. So many things in the kitches need outlets. Even if they don't draw much power, they need power. All the phones and device chargers. All kinds of cooking stuff like coffee makers, air fryers, toasters, etc.. Put in GFI and lots of outlets, you will find you use them.
Figure how many kitchen outlets you think you need, multiply by 4 then add another half dozen... Seriously, put in 4 individual outlets per unit rather than the standard two per box. Run them on separate circuits to avoid overload.
For the kitchen outlets, can you get power strips and attach them to the wall?
Cecilia you are my comfort channel from my existential panic attacks. thank you , i don’t think you realize quite what you do to help other humans with your videos. all love to you 🦋🤍🥲☺️
Totally agree…..perfect thing to watch when everything else feels insane! …..it brings me right back to the simplicity and beauty of things…
Existential panic attacks...I wouldn't described it better now. Also reached here for an escape
Add a mounted power strip under the kitchen windows that will help with lack of outlets. Our house is 115 years old and I know that I always seem to need outlets!
The white trim compliments your bathroom wall color perfectly bringing it a little bit of light and it also matches your shower and vanity etc. I think it's perfect in my opinion.
Also in regards to builders and contractors talking you out of something you want I honestly think it stems from the fact that they don't want to do it because it's more work. Don't let them dissuade you from things you really want even if it takes more time.
"What is this? What color are you?" LOL! This video just cracked me up. I hear you about the outlets; only having two outlets in our family room drove my mother crazy all the years she lived in that house. When my hubs and I bought our house, the first thing she noticed was all the outlets we had. True story!
Love your cabin! Just a thought about moving the extra heater. If I were to move it, I wouldn’t put it next to the other one. I would put it in the new tv room, that way it would help to spread the heat around the colder areas in the cabin better.
I agree. The current fireplace looks so gorgeous in the main living room. Adding the other one right next to it would look a little weird and compromise the aesthetic of the already beautiful space. But putting it in the tv room would space out the heating structure and still hopefully spread the heat to the main living room area. 👌🏾
I just remarked the same to my hubby whilst watching it. Great minds think alike!
I agree!
you are so right, you can never have too many electricity outlets, especially in the kitchen
as to you comments on the "wasted space" at the end of the island, I would disagree - it makes for a very airy circulation space
Bravo to your sponsor. What a great cause. We all love Grim, and this charity is such an expression of generosity and compassion. Dogs enrich human lives in immeasurable ways.
That electrician was wild. I've always heard electricians encouraging people to put more outlets in because legit in a kitchen you can never have too many outlets.
He sounds like a lazy sod, unfortunately.
I have moved all over the U.S. over the last 45 years; I've lived in a 220 year old house, a 100 year old house, built 3 homes from the ground up, and currently live in my parent's former home (built in 2000). None were perfect! It's always been easy to see the things I'd love to change, but something always stops me (usually cost). You have other obstacles living on Svalbard:) One thing about the empty space in your kitchen is that if you decide to have children that area will make a nice play space for little ones and their cars/trucks, etc.
Oh yeah that would be a perfect little play area. Maybe a little childs table for coloring and play doh. (If it's ever needed of course;)
Woow, so a 220 year old house still exists in the US? Here in Europe we have a lot of them but it seems like those are usually taken down in the US (could be my impression though😄🍀)
@@Tuinierenopstrobalen lots of older houses in the U.S. I lived in a funeral home built in 1790 (so I was wrong- it's actually 232 years old!). It was the oldest house in our lttle town in Pennsylvania.
@@bethdaly8079 that is amazing! I love old buildings! I hope it will be around for a long time, historical buildings are important in my opinion, they breathe wisdom🍀.
@@Tuinierenopstrobalen The Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts, USA is 385 years old!😱😀💕
Perhaps when you are ready for some remodeling, you travel to the mainland and pick everything out in person and then arrange to have it shipped back home. Except for the backup heater, everything can be changed. Even the door can be moved and more electrical outlets can be installed, more cabinets added to the kitchen. You can add another section to the island, perhaps a different height with built in shelving of built in wine fridge?
Thanks for sharing your lessons learned and tips! I think all of this would come with experience and once should be the first time. You have done really great! Doesn’t mean it can feel and be frustrating, I am with you on that. I do feel that the extra space in the kitchen gives a calm and luxurious feel to it but definitely make use of one of the open spaces at the end of the kitchen. Good plans and ideas! In the meanwhile the beautiful wooden doors have been installed 🎉, its beautiful. A tip is to use a multiple socket plug, you can put it in the draw and only take it out when you need it. They have very compact ones these days. Oh and the countertops are soooo beautiful and the windows are amazing!!! All the right decisions Cecilia. Big Hug ❤
I LOVE all the fairy lights which does warm up the clinical white walls & greys...but on a dull day there's no warmth to the room. Nice big rooms!
This looks amazing how it turned out! I actually think it’s nice to have the washer/dryer separate from the bathrooms; this way you separate the space for it’s intended purpose. A bathroom is a bathroom, and the laundry room is for laundry. For the stairs silver trimming, you can just paint over it with a lacquer, and then seal it just use painters tape to protect the flooring. It would take maybe 2 hours to do…
I would keep the white trim around the bathroom windows, it makes the view pop. Cant wait for all the upcoming stuff you have planned.
I quite like the white trims against the black in the bathroom. I think making it all black would make the space feel smaller and heavier, the white really breaks it up and makes it look really cool!
Your cabin looks amazing! Don't worry for the bigger space in kitchen, it feels like a dream to have such space there 😇
I really love the way your cabin turned out! For the closet in your hallway: Maybe you could change the inside of the closet so that your jackets don't hang sideways but front facing (if you know what i mean?), and for easy access there might be a solution like clothes rail that you can pull out.
Greetings from Germany, I really hope to visit Svalbard in future!
I love the atmosphere of your videos. So calming and relaxing to watch and at the same time. Greetings from Finland ❄
Thank you very much! 😊
We know what a sweet mom she would be. Adorable!
Jeez Cecilia, I SO recognize your frustration with all those messed-up details in the house!! And you see them e.v.e.r.y day 🤦♀ Great video!
You could move the heater into the tv room to cosy it up. Another great video! Your cabin is amazing!
Your kitchen and rest of the place are great Cecilia. The kitchen looks good and comfy. Do not worry about changing anything. It is just perfect...
First of all you have a beautiful home.
Secondly I felt like it was me doing this video. I totally hear you.
I think you nailed it when you said you have to trust your instincts and go with your gut. Sometimes trades people are like I don't want to add extra outlets cuz it's a pain for me but if you want the extra outlets you insist and you keep insisting because you're paying and you get what you want.
Finally I think some of the things can be fixed if they really really bother you. You have some options.
Best wishes for 2023!!!
I look forward to watching many more of your videos. Keep up the excellent work. Greetings from Canada.
When you have people over, I find they often gather around in the kitchen, especially with that beautiful island. That ‘dead space’ you mention would be lively at such a time!
As for the extra space, there will be days when you are indoors all the time, and the extra space will feel great-it will help the feeling of walls closing in. My advice is leave it empty.
I feel you so much!!!!! I rebuilt my apartment and even tough I had a vision and lot of specific ideas, I relied to much on professionals and did as they suggested because I didn’t want to make mistakes and trusted them more than myself.. But you know what? 6 months in and I wish I followed exactly my vision!!! It is only small details, because on the biggest things I’ve been very firm, but still… never trust someone only because it’s their job! Because they for sure know what to do, but they can never know what is best and works for you! 😊
You could put the indoor water cooler you were talking about between the fridge and bathroom door! That's a perfect space for that. And, you could use the heater space to dry clothes and warm coats in the winter and ...save propane by using the propane dryer less? I don't actually know which would be less expensive....
Your home is beautiful! I do understand that some things irritate when living in it day to day. I like the white trimming in the bathroom, it adds a pop to the dark room. I do think I’d move the auxiliary heat and do something with that space. Is it food storage you need, or outdoor clothing storage? You could make it any kind of closet you like!
Cecilia, this was a great video. Your kitchen is beautiful, but you were right, NEVER enough outlets! We all learn from experience. You two will figure it out. Thanks for sharing.
I'm astonished that with your personality anyone could persuade you to change your plans. I mean this in a nice way as you always seem to know your own mind. Maybe a slobby chair or two in the kitchen? Enjoyed your vid.
You have a lovely home. From all the other building regret videos I have seen and the consideration that you live in a remote island your regrets are very minor. I know they still are frustrating but trust me the perfect house does not exist and all those little imperfections also give its own unique quirky personality.
If you're going to move that other woodburner, I'd suggest putting it in the corner of the space you use for your office, which is effectively an open walk-through space. Others have suggested moving it into the TV room, but if it's in a small room it'll be hard for the heat to circulate throughout the rest of the cabin. Btw I think you did an amazing job on the cabin!
It's perfect !! Maybe later you might find that your "mistakes" we're just something different to get used too... You all have such a beautiful life and we all just love watching you share your experiences with us... Love you guys... And the gorgeous puppies too🤗
That wide open space in the kitchen is for dancing. Obviously. 💃🏻🕺🏿
Or hot yoga judging my how warm it gets in there whoops 😂😂
Love this channel 😍 thanks for keeping all the things real, Cecelia is a hoot and Christoffer is so sweet! Corners can be filled with some simple things.... A corner book case (for all your books), or some fake green (that look real) plants.... Bring some greenery all year round... I'm sure you will fill the 'gaps' with the right things 💛🌻💛
Your house is beautiful! And I love everything you've done. In the US, adding outlets is super easy to do! If you have a wall that already has an outlet, they cut a small hole, pull the wire from the other outlet, or attach it, add the cover, and there you have it. We've added a lot in this home as it's older, and the building code at the time it was built didn't require that many. Maybe it's different there, but it's worth looking into. Doesn't cost that much or take that much time here.
I was thinking the same thing! We had an electrician come to our house and had her add outlets everywhere we could think of! It was really not that expensive and so worth it!
US here too & was thinking the same. Even if not accessible from the interior because of the counters & cabinets, the exterior wall could be opened up to allow full access to the electrical & then closed back very nicely.
Adding things to the outer wall is not that easy, with insulation, wind barriers etc…
But you should be able to go with wires inside the bench, and maybe add popup outlets through the top?
Hey Cecilia! The white trim in the bathroom makes the walls pop! The contrast is great!
It always brightens my day when you post another video Cecilia. The cabin looks awesome! Thank you and your cute family for sharing your lives with us from the top of the world. Because of you and your videos, Svalbard is on my bucket list for places I need to go to before i die.
A few suggestions:
1. Surface mounted extension electric outlet strips in the kitchen. Get some nice looking ones and mount them artistically so they don't look like eyesores.
2. Rather than paint, look at alternative materials to cover anything. Work in reverse: go look at what you do have in the stores and see if you can use materials in different ways to get a desired effect. For example, check the automotive department or black rubber mats to cut into strips to wrap around trim on the steps or in the bathroom.
3. To change the finish on a metal, get a sample and practice distressing it with acid or sanding to see if you get an effect you like. Then do that to the metal instead of replacing it.
4. If you need a few more inches on an interior wall, see if you can cut into the wall at the back and push the cabinet into or all the way through the wall.
5. Cut holes in walls or take down walls if needed. Turn the clothes washer/dryer around to face the bathroom wall, but leave it where it is. Cut holes in the bathroom wall to access the front of the clothes washer/dryer from the bathroom. It'll look like a built-in and not take any space in the bathroom. Then make the rest of the water room a coat closet and convert the coat closet by the door into a desk or pantry.
6. Extend the entry mudroom into the kitchen, perhaps by extending the wall of the water tank room into the kitchen more. Think what tasks you want to do there and how you can use that area for them.
7. Move the heater or turn it in place to face the living room. Cut a hole in the wall to the living room so it is open in or covered with a grate or vent, so the heat goes in to the living room and not the kitchen. Seal off the heater and make the rest of that space a pantry.
8. Learn to love it.
When another youtuber I subscribe to (Anton Somewhere) did a video on traveling to Svalbard, I kept looking to see if you were in the background at all.
Cecilia I've gotta say there's something about u that I just get, maybe we have a very similar personality, I could talk to u all day long😁🤣. I absolutely love the dogs, cabin, boat ur whole lifestyle so I just want to Thankyou for allowing me into ur life. U make me smile and bring interesting content to the rest of the us, u live in an amazing, spectacular, sometimes harsh part of the world and I really enjoy ur passionate energy. 🇦🇺🐕🐶🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖 oh and yeh to the barn doors I think their so romantic and u can so build them urself
The stunning views never ceases to amaze me ! So pretty !!
Your hair looks pretty! I love the new cut! I think it's new anyway :)
Even though there were things you would have done differently with your cabin extension, the addition is so beautiful. Your kitchen with all those windows looking out to the ocean view is an absolute DREAM. Your new kitchen is so gorgeous! 😍 Btw, LOVE all the content pertaining to home projects. Please continue doing more! And more Grim shots! He’s so beautiful. ❤️
I do believe you both did a fantastic job. You have to work within your means, and environment ...
Great video. All of the things you noted are absolutely spot on. Like really, what were they thinking? Cutting corners? Listen to your gut feeling, lesson learned, not the end of the world, but understandably a great source of annoyance. Best from Canada..
I love the size of your kitchen, and your plan for a pantry is great. The 2nd heating stove you have for emergencies, if you have a cold spot in your house place it near there instead of next to the other one, if that's possible. Outlets, everyone needs a lot of those not only in the kitchen but everywhere. see you next week!
I think the space in the kitchen really is priceless. It gives you so much freedom, it's a luxury.
Truly understand! I’ve had one house remodel and the man doing it did things his own way rather than doing what I wanted…they were mostly asthetics and I wish I had “stuck to my guts.”😄
But all things considered in your home, the one thing I totally agree with you is the outlets!! You can never have too many kitchen outlets.
Still, your home is beautiful and for two newbies you really did an amazing job!!
Loved this commentary on your build. I’ve just finished building and everything you say is so true!! It’s the fine details you don’t ever think of that are noticeable and things others tell you to change that you wish you didn’t that are so annoying! I totally get it! The cabin is fantastic thou and I’m sure those small things will disappear from your mind in the future 😊
Black and white trimmings in the bathroom look totally amazing! Black and white go well together, even with graphite/concrete looking walls.
Just going to say I love your kitchen. TFS your frustrations and regret but you have such an amazing view and you did a wonderful job - -granted I could not live there myself (my joints are too damaged from RA and many many years of being a petite ICU nurse with this illness moving people 200- 600 lbs & most of time with minimal help) But be blessed and stay blessed Cecelia. I cannot imagine leaving Portugal was easy for you either. But home is where your heart is- its so true. ☺️
Your home is beautiful Cecilia! The kitchen adds so much light and space. Outlets in the kitchen are a must! I'm sure Christoffer enjoys having a nice kitchen to cook his delicious food! Glad you got out on the boat this week. Love to you all🤎🐾🐾
Cannot imagine that electrician! Of course you need as many outlets as possible!
It should be pretty easy to install some more outlets💡
Your cabin looks great ! We always regret or think we should have done differently... enjoy your place. It's amazing!
I know you probably love your cabin now and hopefully care less about the "mistakes" but I needed to comment and say I've recently found your channel and the thing that kept me hooked instantly was how beautiful your cabin is. Especially the kitchen and living room. I wanted to find more videos showing the cabin, that's how stunning it is 😍
The white trimmings in the bathroom are a good vibe IMO as they bring a little light into the room. It makes the windows look like paintings as well.
You could do a trunk style storage unit to the right side of the former bedroom door - you could f.e. store Grim's food in it and it would serve as an extra seat as well. That way it wouldn't look out of place even when it's not the same stone as your counter tops.
For a quick solution to the electric outlets not being enough you could get a divider that plugs straight into the wall.
The space at the end of the kitchen island - I wouldn't change it as that's where people will have room to stand when you're having people over. Looking at the videos from your parties it's actually very useful space when entertaining as the kitchen might otherwise feel a bit crowded and people would constantly have to mind the stairs. But pantry - everybody needs one in their kitchen! I don't know what that architect was on about as that looks like a very good space to put a pantry in.
I understand your frustration! You learn A LOT on your first build. The corner trim in bathroom is really easy to replace. A good designer will specify trim and color on the plans, but unless the designer/ architect is also genereal contracting, they have no control over what the builder does with the plans. You have to keep on top of the builders. They tend to want to do the same thing in every house and will shame you for being creative and precise and even for wanting good work done. I don't understand why they don’t want to do what customers actually want. They wear you down. You also have to be easily available to them throughout the build. It's not easy to General Contract your own project. If the entry door continues to bug you, you CAN redo it. I find fixing those sorts of things brings me peace and you're obviously someone who appreciates beauty and good design. The builder should have centered it. It's obvious from seeing it the video.
I'm an interior designer. A creative builder who can listen and who likes to communicate and ask directions is worth their weight in gold. You pay them well and hang on to them. It takes a special builder, electrician, plumber to work well with interior designers, architects, and discerning, creative clients.
I'm not impressed by your electrician. I design kitchens. You ALWAYS want "too many" outlets in your kitchen. ALWAYS. Every decent electrician knows that. Sometimes they get tired and want to go home. Many also tend to argue more with women than they do men. They don't seem to be able to help themselves. It's sometimes simpler to have an imposing male available who can step in on your and the build's behalf.
For the hall way door placement, if it was on the plans to be in a certain spot, then that is where it should have been built. The fact that it wasn't is the builders problem to fix at their expense. You should have insisted on it.
Exactly! Cecilia, you should not hesitate to contact them to have them correct the problem.
I agree !! THe door issue can be rectified and the cost should be on the builder. If it was on the PLAN, he didn't follow the PLAN, therefore it's his problem to solve!
I guess there are bound to be little things that you would have done differently. It's so difficult though until you live in the space.
I had my kitchen done a few years ago and asked for electrical sockets everywhere! So glad I did as it means you have flexibility to move appliances around and you don't have wires trailing everywhere.
USA your videos or feel good videos thank you for them stay safe and blessed
Just thoughts; if you see a builder starting to build something off Center, say something IMMEDIATELY so they can redo it. I recently had a door put in that the builder did not center by half a foot but I could see it from the road! I had him reframe the whole thing. Sorry but that’s my base expectation. If you really want you can have your builder reframe your front door. They are likely responsible to fix issues within the year.
Also; have your electrician add the outlets. Snaking two outlets is not hard. That’s an easy fix!
The extra “space” in the kitchen, you may have regretted filling in all the room with cabinets as there would have been no “white space” and it would have felt claustrophobic. You can add plants or open floating shelves without deleting the open feel.
Oh and you inspired me to do my own build!
Cecilia, so understand your thoughts about the cabin build. I merely renovated and had some moments of "I want to do this" that I was talked out of that, now that I am living here every day, I kick myself for not insisting on those things that I was talked out of by experts!
I think the main thing to change is the heater, so you can be comfortable. The house is still very beautiful even with all the shortcomings you pointed out. Thank you. 🦭
The only real mistake I see is the placement of the second heat source. I agree with one commentator, placing it in or near the TV room or even the office makes the most sense. Everything else is so minor. And you could easily add more counters or shelving in the kitchen, either pre-made or a small job for a contractor. It's a wonderful place.
This was so interesting, and I know, extremely helpful for anyone getting ready to build an addition, or build a house. I understand all of the details you presented, how you would have done them differently. One thing I got, was that the workers, or contractor, was not listening to you. Would not listen to you. You were insistent on more outlets, and other items where the contractor, who I think was just very lazy and wanted to talk you out of your requests. Heck, you're paying him to do a job! Anyways, your cabin is adorable, and I truly admire how you and Christopher keep it so neat and clean and tidy, Love your videos!!! From Texas...were we have loads of space and loads of dirt....
That extra space is useful as a space. It looks like if someone pulled out the nearest chair that there would be a comfortable amount of room to go around. If holding a party and people are standing and some sitting there is a comfortable amount of space. If you wanted to do yoga and look out that this a good space. That room is very open and airy , you don't have that many extra feet. If you wanted another function with that space I'm sure you could do it. I usually like to have a bunch of hang out spaces. You also have to look at the extra cost of things like a larger island. I think it worked out great.
Aw. A mixture of empathy for your learning journey and laughing with you, seeing your lovely sense of humour shining through. So nice to follow your life adventures and find more ways I relate to you. Biggest hugs and Love x
In the US when you a build or remodel a kitchen you have to have outlet on every wall , large walls every 3 feet apart by code - I love my kitchen in Northern California 🇺🇸I have a tons of outlets 🎬your house is beautiful and the view is spectacular 😎
A power bar/surge protector multi outlet is a wonderful thing and my way around the minimal outlet issue!
Simple open shelving would look great in those kitchen spaces.
you know the extra open space is better for your mental state. Yo do feel cramped. I like your kitchen.
This is how we learn as painful as it is sometimes. It teaches us to speak up let someone know nicely it is our choice not theirs. I'm with you on the outlet irritation.
As for the area where you wanted a pantry not a heater, I was thinking if you had shelves cut into the wall it would be a way for heat to flow, whether it is from your wood stove or from the gas heater. It would be less costly than moving it.
I think you have a wonderful cabin Cecilia! Despite that small details!
I like the white due to the shower and the counter. Also , correct, there are never enough outlets!!
Wow! I love your videos, thank you for sharing!! Greetings from Japan!😊
Thanks for watching! 😊
FYI, as long as the electric line runs along that lower wall where you wanted them, you can add outlets. Just cut out enough space to access the line and install the outlet. I’ve moved outlets in my house doing that. Tell that guy how unhappy you are and ask him to come back and add the outlets.
You have a nice kitchen. Well done, even it is at the end of the world.
Thank you for sharing your life in Svalbard, but I think I can safely say that we are all really tuning-in to see Grimm and Finn show :)) More of those two, please!
1. At the end by the refrigerator, we had the same scenario, I added a narrower long pantry from top to bottom, two sets of doors - one set long and the other set short. In the shorter area, all of our everyday use glasses. The longer area holds all our dishes.
In the empty area by the door, a wine fridge.
In the larger empty space in your kitchen, a moveable wooden island with a chopping block look on top.
I love the space in the kitchen don't make it too busy... you need to #Breathe ... Also, I'm so glad you're building a pantry! 🥳
Hello!!! When you’re moving the spare heater - you could redesign the pantry to take some of the “dead” space.
Have moved so many times and have learned to never skimp on lighting and electrical sockets; especially in the kitchen and bathroom, but also the pantry, wardrobe/closet, under stairs closet, basement, attic/loft. Also any external work, such as changing windows/doors, adding eaves, balcony, porch, deck - anything within that roofline - put your money there if you can as those are much harder, expensive and dirtier to add afterwards. Still nothing will give you the perfect house - I think you have done so well given your unusual circumstances! 😊
I think you did a great job!!!
I don't have enough electrical outlets in my kitchen either but I just unplug what I'm not using like my kettle or coffee maker and plug in what I want to use. You could also move your google home base somewhere else in the house an that would give you another outlet to plug stuff into. It sucks not to have enough electrical plugs especially when you asked for them. I think your cabin looks fantastic!
I'm gonna show this video to my mom, for comfort. When she had the extension to the house built, they messed up the door placement (a bit like you), every man on the job kept telling her "you don't need this" about things (oh it was not her first rodeo, she made them do the things), and all sorts of "it'll do". Hmmmm grrrrrr. So I think it'll be some comfort to see that this kind of "adventure" is pretty universal.
It's hard to argue with a profesional. I've made that mistake with my own renovations. But you have to. You're paying, you're the boss.
never let technicians tell you that you "you don't need something". Literally just means "I don't want to do extra work"
I agree, move the little heater into the living room. No rush ;)
Yea. The little details make the difference. But unless you buy from specialized shop at high price, I think most things come in silver and white. I would say that the white around the windows fits with the withe of the shower and the cabinets. But I agree with you about the plugs, you never have enough.
Your place is very pretty, it seems like you have a lot of space and storage despite the empty spaces and complaining about too much empty space that’s not that bad. I watch Trent & Allie and their house they also designed themselves is just too small and to me claustrophobic. Your place just looks airy. Very pretty!
The 3. Build is allways the best.