Love it! I wish the latest Grand Designs were like this as they've become more about money and trendy design. This couple really get into the spirit of a home being functional and beautiful but humble. People are building massive houses these days with many barely used spaces, in an era of unaffordable housing and homelessness.
I mean. They still do all sorts of different designs. It's just extraordinarily more expensive to build these days. Just starting needs so much money....
I always thought the term grand designs was linked to personal ambition not necessarily objective scale. Having grand designs meant exceeding what you started with not necessarily exceeding what almost everyone has. I think there is a place for the large scale megabudget ambitions but I agree that these perhaps feature too much and some mode modest developments that are ambitious because of personal circumstances would enliven the programme. Focus less on the potential car crash disasters and instead try to make more of the human story or people trying to make a home not a piece of statement architecture.
I live a trendy seaside village. Every house is bought and gutted and renovated with a lot of money thrown at them. Lots of zinc boxes, cedar cladding, massive triple glazed sliding windows etc. Everyone here calls it “Grand Designs-ing”. Buy a house for the guts of a million and throw another half a million at it to Grand Design the living crap out of jt. Sometimes it turns out lovely and sometimes it’s a bit naff. The main thing I think is how do some people have access to so much money?
@@Birkguitars Agreed, we are just embarking on a 'grand designs' build of our own - conversion of a WW2 RAF ablution block into a nice 3 bed, 140 SqM/1,500 Sq Ft single storey home, whilst preserving the history of the place, and reusing as many openings as possible. No way we would get on the show nowadays, despite Kevin's recent comments that he wished people would do smaller, more homely, builds that they will actually use...
What a great reminder of what this wonderful show is all about: people's hopes and dreams, building a home, and the lives we live inside those homes ❤️
I'm 34 I remember watching this as a kid on cable TV at home, somehow they accidentally gave us all the Discovery channels and we never corrected them. I loved the old Discovery channels and NatGeo, History back when it was good, so wonderful, all curated amazing content! Yt is such a struggle to find quality channels, so many are utter trash, the stuff that is good is low budget and underfunded. I caught some good times with cable and cinemas too. I had about 15 small cinemas near me, I'd get a free pass at festivals as a student in the early 90's up until 2010s, then they started all closing because they'd fallen into disrepair. RIP neighborhood cinemas, soon nobody will remember you.
It's surreal to hear those prices as a viewer in 2024. Everybtime they mentioned a number my thought was "Well thats practically free! Whats tye issue?" But of course in 1999 things were different.
At the time it seemed a fortune. But that wasn’t because the cost tracks with today. It simply wasn’t as expensive as now. It was still the most expensive thing you would ever do but it was a realistic thing for people to aspire to. Now, it’s just not.
My parents bought a 4 bedroom mid terrace in a pretty awful area up north in the early 90s for 24k. It was sold in 2003 for 85k. So even considering the era, 70k wasn't THAT much.
How refreshing it was back then. No McMansions, ego edifices of steel, concrete and glass. No homes for 2 of 1000m2. So good to see how these houses have evolved or not.
Age is a privilege many don't get the chance to enjoy. I have two very good friends that have/have had cancer. The one that has beaten it has enormous anxiety when the 4 monthly tests come along and the other is withering before our eyes ( we saw both of them 2 nights ago) . Cherish your lines and cherish your wrinkles that others don't get the opportunity to have.
i actually remember watching the first episode. I must have been 19 at the time... the best part was seeing the trees and how the house had become a home...
I definitely prefer the older grand designs shows where people built an interesting home rather than the new ones where it's all about how much they spent to stroke an architect's ego
It's been 25 years?!?!?!?!? Jesus that's......................Jesus. Hey, can you find the crazy guy who wanted to build a barge out of re claimed scrap? Last I heard it had ended up adrift.
Don't forget though that in 1998/9 the average house price was around £90k, it is now £280k, so triple it and you're probably somewhere near. Still, £12k overbudget is not bad on a build of that size!
Phil said in a recent show that not much has changed in the last 25 years. Kirsty said "have you seen your hairline lately" ? Bit rude. I'm sure he has noticed. Has Kirsty seen the size of her arrse lately ?
One thing that I noticed that differs between this episode and the most recent series: 1999: Kevin is interested in their wellbeing and helps them with good ideas (the Deck) 2024: Kevin sneers at them and then does a snide piece to camera about how stupid they are and how badly wrong it's all going to go...
Love it! I wish the latest Grand Designs were like this as they've become more about money and trendy design. This couple really get into the spirit of a home being functional and beautiful but humble. People are building massive houses these days with many barely used spaces, in an era of unaffordable housing and homelessness.
I mean. They still do all sorts of different designs. It's just extraordinarily more expensive to build these days. Just starting needs so much money....
The show is called Grand Designs not Everyday Designs. Clue's in the name
I always thought the term grand designs was linked to personal ambition not necessarily objective scale. Having grand designs meant exceeding what you started with not necessarily exceeding what almost everyone has. I think there is a place for the large scale megabudget ambitions but I agree that these perhaps feature too much and some mode modest developments that are ambitious because of personal circumstances would enliven the programme. Focus less on the potential car crash disasters and instead try to make more of the human story or people trying to make a home not a piece of statement architecture.
I live a trendy seaside village. Every house is bought and gutted and renovated with a lot of money thrown at them. Lots of zinc boxes, cedar cladding, massive triple glazed sliding windows etc.
Everyone here calls it “Grand Designs-ing”. Buy a house for the guts of a million and throw another half a million at it to Grand Design the living crap out of jt.
Sometimes it turns out lovely and sometimes it’s a bit naff. The main thing I think is how do some people have access to so much money?
@@Birkguitars Agreed, we are just embarking on a 'grand designs' build of our own - conversion of a WW2 RAF ablution block into a nice 3 bed, 140 SqM/1,500 Sq Ft single storey home, whilst preserving the history of the place, and reusing as many openings as possible. No way we would get on the show nowadays, despite Kevin's recent comments that he wished people would do smaller, more homely, builds that they will actually use...
I love it that the folks who built it are still there… wonderful
What a great reminder of what this wonderful show is all about: people's hopes and dreams, building a home, and the lives we live inside those homes ❤️
I remember watching this episode. How lovely the place has become and all aged well
I'm 34 I remember watching this as a kid on cable TV at home, somehow they accidentally gave us all the Discovery channels and we never corrected them.
I loved the old Discovery channels and NatGeo, History back when it was good, so wonderful, all curated amazing content! Yt is such a struggle to find quality channels, so many are utter trash, the stuff that is good is low budget and underfunded. I caught some good times with cable and cinemas too. I had about 15 small cinemas near me, I'd get a free pass at festivals as a student in the early 90's up until 2010s, then they started all closing because they'd fallen into disrepair. RIP neighborhood cinemas, soon nobody will remember you.
That’s a beautiful home! And what an amazing place to live and raise a family. The garden and occupants have matured wonderfully
The best part of GD is always the people and how the house helps them to live out their family dreams. This episode nails that.
What an incredible time capsule... thank you for sharing 👍
Beautiful. ❤ The warm, lovely lovely couple have aged wonderfully just like their amazing home. 🧡
Why does this make me emotional? So happy to see the update
Same, I both chuckled and cried at the paragliding with bird footage ❤😊
It's surreal to hear those prices as a viewer in 2024. Everybtime they mentioned a number my thought was "Well thats practically free! Whats tye issue?" But of course in 1999 things were different.
At the time it seemed a fortune. But that wasn’t because the cost tracks with today. It simply wasn’t as expensive as now. It was still the most expensive thing you would ever do but it was a realistic thing for people to aspire to. Now, it’s just not.
My parents bought a 4 bedroom mid terrace in a pretty awful area up north in the early 90s for 24k. It was sold in 2003 for 85k. So even considering the era, 70k wasn't THAT much.
When is the best time to build - yesterday. When is the next best time to build - today.
How refreshing it was back then. No McMansions, ego edifices of steel, concrete and glass. No homes for 2 of 1000m2. So good to see how these houses have evolved or not.
Very pleased to see this. from time to time I do wonder how the various earlier projects worked out.
This is so epic and deeply moving. The time travel moment was like something out of a Christopher Nolan film!
I love this show, the couples work and go through the tough time together.
For unmarried men everywhere: thoroughly internalize those four words:
I agree with her! The key to a happy marriage.
The framing of the septic tank discussion is perfect! hahah!
I wish they had shown the shot of the baby in the wheelbarrow because that was SO cute. // Also, Kevin has aged well doncha think?
Congratulations all round. Remember seeing this Program, the house was around Bridgewater somewhere ?
Weird coincidence, i just re watched this episode recently. Glad they have kept it the same and are still there.. the Nostalgia is strong here!
70 G’s to build a house… imagine that!
That garden 😍😍
Age is a privilege many don't get the chance to enjoy. I have two very good friends that have/have had cancer. The one that has beaten it has enormous anxiety when the 4 monthly tests come along and the other is withering before our eyes ( we saw both of them 2 nights ago) . Cherish your lines and cherish your wrinkles that others don't get the opportunity to have.
Aaaaaaaand there you have it, the very reason for this successful home, family and marriage. "I agree with her"!
😊
Amazing couple and absolutely gorgeous house....well done❤❤❤
i actually remember watching the first episode. I must have been 19 at the time... the best part was seeing the trees and how the house had become a home...
I'd like to see an updated video of the woodcutters cottage and how its evolved over the years.
What a wonderful job they have done
Beautiful!
All good, so nice to see the vessel and its occupants thriving. Good stuff.
The paint pot falling over reminded me of me this week with a white paint tray falling off a ladder...paint everywhere!
Love these look backs …
That's life, grand plans, grand ideals but all that matters is family.
Fabulous😍😍
Follows the age old grand design formula right from the start.🤣🤣
Love this.
It's not the journey or the destination..its the company..thanks kevin
Grand designs was less grand then , and much more interesting !
I definitely prefer the older grand designs shows where people built an interesting home rather than the new ones where it's all about how much they spent to stroke an architect's ego
It's been 25 years?!?!?!?!? Jesus that's......................Jesus.
Hey, can you find the crazy guy who wanted to build a barge out of re claimed scrap? Last I heard it had ended up adrift.
If it’s the one I think you’re talking about it was left abandoned in Medway River.
£4000 over budget? That is NOTHING in the more recent episodes :D
Don't forget though that in 1998/9 the average house price was around £90k, it is now £280k, so triple it and you're probably somewhere near.
Still, £12k overbudget is not bad on a build of that size!
Wonderful! ❤❤❤😊
The bloke that owns the house looks exactly the same except the grey hair. I feel old learning this show is 25 now😂😂
Eternally with the windows
That young man somehow looks exactly like both his parents
Phil said in a recent show that not much has changed in the last 25 years. Kirsty said "have you seen your hairline lately" ? Bit rude. I'm sure he has noticed. Has Kirsty seen the size of her arrse lately ?
Wow
Great! A hpie os a home
Baby was even in the first episode..... 😂
One thing that I noticed that differs between this episode and the most recent series:
1999: Kevin is interested in their wellbeing and helps them with good ideas (the Deck)
2024: Kevin sneers at them and then does a snide piece to camera about how stupid they are and how badly wrong it's all going to go...
People generally used to want others to succeed, but now suffering gets the big views. It's a pretty miserable time to be alive tbh.
So the son looks after a bird? Who would of guessed it!😂
I always remember the first one being a woman who put three containers together to build a home?
Gall tilsley
Was a bit jarring seeing them 25 years older!
Diarmuid gavins twin....
Ha. Yes, I thought that too.
"and the windows have arrived and they all don't fit"... good-grief!
chuffing heck though, what a house and associated forest.
It’s weird seeing people age 20 years in 6 minutes..
God forgive me she’s aged 60 years in 21 years
So she's gone from 35ish to 95ish, has she? Christ, some internetters need to touch grass once in a while.