Fireplace Before and After to Create a Reading Nook DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
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  • @sarahsmom1002
    @sarahsmom1002 Год назад +1

    A bonus to see all the family & your Mom in this video. Some degree of chaos when you have kids is real life, for sure. Glad you didn't edit that out--it made me smile! As a mom of three (now grown), I can totally relate.

  • @KarenAnn_2007
    @KarenAnn_2007 Год назад +2

    Love the makeover on the fireplace. That dress you are wearing certainly flatters you.

  • @helenstewart4050
    @helenstewart4050 Год назад +2

    Absolutely love it your husband did amazing love the colour ! I have mainly plaster walls also some pictures behind them are mine holes lol.I really like how you split the room it’s funny as your kids get older the changes you can make and have spaces of your own ! Your mom so helpful great to see her smile 😃 what a fantastic transformation ❤️

  • @shadegarden7375
    @shadegarden7375 Год назад +2

    Yep, buffet change was a good switch! A rug would pull it together😃

  • @laurie2715
    @laurie2715 Год назад +2

    This was really neat to watch every step of the process , very helpful ! And it turned out so pretty and cozy ! 🌿❤️

  • @traceymartin1434
    @traceymartin1434 Год назад +2

    Your fireplace looks so much better! Well done! Also, the colors in the dress you had on looks so pretty with your complexion.

  • @joannarozmus4315
    @joannarozmus4315 Год назад +2

    Great transformation. We are planning to built a fireplace but sometime in the spring/summer

  • @donnawiseman9311
    @donnawiseman9311 Год назад +1

    I love the new look! It’s beautiful and so cozy!

  • @cantocant2346
    @cantocant2346 Год назад +4

    That style/color dress suits you beautifully!

  • @cantocant2346
    @cantocant2346 Год назад +27

    Such a great transformation! It's cozy but not cluttered. Your color choices are spot on. Love seeing your Mom.

  • @shadegarden7375
    @shadegarden7375 Год назад +2

    We have that same lamp in our home! We have had it for years😃

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Год назад +1

      I love it and was so excited to find such a great deal.

  • @rebeccaross1715
    @rebeccaross1715 Год назад +2

    The fireplace and room changes look lovely!!! I also love your dress, it is giving off nifty 1960’s vibes!!!

  • @gwenj5419
    @gwenj5419 Год назад +4

    I love seeing your three boys as I had three boys too and it takes me back.

  • @heikesimu.1874
    @heikesimu.1874 Год назад +1

    It looks wonderful and very cozy 😊

  • @sherri.
    @sherri. Год назад +2

    It looks wonderful! Putting your feet up on an ottoman is the best feeling in a cozy space.

  • @AdrianaPage-vb8zu
    @AdrianaPage-vb8zu Год назад +2

    You look so good in that dress, you are a good working team❤

  • @wendyschmidt6960
    @wendyschmidt6960 Год назад +4

    Love your retro dress!

  • @silver_csmith
    @silver_csmith Год назад +1

    The fireplace and sitting area turned out so nice! Great job to Grant on the mantle 👌🏻 And may I add…your brown dress you wear at the end is lovely!! 🥰 Gives some vintage vibes and it is so cute!!!

  • @lucytitus2183
    @lucytitus2183 Год назад +1

    Looks beautiful!!!!❤️

  • @cindyhenry1410
    @cindyhenry1410 Год назад +1

    I’ve been wanting to re-do my fireplace....love how yours turned out! TYFS! New subbie here...Michigan ❤️🦋💜

  • @gailtester8749
    @gailtester8749 Год назад +1

    Classy, cozy, lovely!

  • @barbaravoneitzen7367
    @barbaravoneitzen7367 Год назад +3

    So pretty. Every thing makes sense

  • @kathryngarcia8800
    @kathryngarcia8800 Год назад +5

    I just love it! I raised three sons & I remember the occasional chaos! 😅 Its SO fun to watch & remember. Your taste is lovely.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Год назад +3

      Oh thank you! It is down right crazy here 90% of the time LOL.

  • @Anupamakiran
    @Anupamakiran Год назад +19

    It looks beautiful!!! Lovely transformation. Yes!! We love to have your mom in your videos. It’s so nice to see little Levi following you everywhere.Shanon you look lovely in this 👗

  • @kandacewoods6279
    @kandacewoods6279 Год назад +18

    It’s looks amazing, Shannon.
    I appreciate your simple and clean style.
    The ottoman looks great- just a splash of color and really brings out the bit of orange in Grant’s driftwood painting. Well done 👏🏼
    Yes, we LOVE seeing your mom in the videos🫶🏼

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Год назад +4

      Thank you! I thought the same thing about the orange, it's kinda fun to have a pop of color.

    • @stacytruax4176
      @stacytruax4176 Год назад +2

      I agree...I loved the orange ottoman/table - just a small color pop but really looked great.

    • @karenharris3123
      @karenharris3123 Год назад

      I thought the fireplace colour looked similar to the background of Grant’s painting. It looks fab. Cosy and ready for winter!😊

  • @gracemeneses9217
    @gracemeneses9217 Год назад +1

    Fireplace looks great your husband did a great job always great to see your mom

  • @ltellis-LA
    @ltellis-LA Год назад +7

    I really appreciate seeing these projects done in real life--as in, with life going on at the same time. I much prefer this to project videos I see elsewhere that make it seem as if everything goes smoothly and perfectly on the first go 'round. The space you created here does feel cozy and comfortable, and lovely.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Oh yes these projects always take time and our house is a complete disaster as they are getting done LOL. But it's always worth it in the end. =)

    • @StarsHollow214
      @StarsHollow214 Год назад

      Same

  • @wendyeskelin8765
    @wendyeskelin8765 Год назад +3

    The fireplace looks so much nicer in the darker color and with the mantle. The new lampshade was totally worth it too.

  • @safepethaven
    @safepethaven Год назад +4

    Shannon, you and Grant are very talented in so many skills -- and very brave!

  • @beckypennies1637
    @beckypennies1637 Год назад +4

    So, so, so much better!! Amazing transformation! And absolutely love your mom!

  • @MrsTittlemouse
    @MrsTittlemouse Год назад +1

    So pretty. I love the paint color.❤

  • @Raxx777
    @Raxx777 Год назад +1

    looks great !!!

  • @tinamoore6352
    @tinamoore6352 Год назад +1

    Another fantastic job and transformation. Have you thought about painting the sideboard the same color as the fireplace? I agree that the 3 paintings now need to be redone in warmer colors.

  • @karineb5980
    @karineb5980 Год назад +3

    Jaime beaucoup cette nouvelle ambiance, et l'imprimé de votre robe est magnifique et elegant avec le col ❤👋

  • @rosevv2774
    @rosevv2774 Год назад +15

    I love how everything turned out! 🎉 It’s awesome to see you and your husband working together and your mom pitching in to help too. I enjoy hearing your decision making process. I have a lampshade that needs washing or replacing. Thank you for the motivation to do something about it! ❤ Enjoy your beautiful space!

  • @jenniferjanes1589
    @jenniferjanes1589 Год назад +1

    Shannon, It looks great. Levi has really grown. As usual, it’s always great to see your mom. Is your husband a builder? He is really great. Also he is keeping you safe with the safety equipment.

  • @briashubert2489
    @briashubert2489 Год назад +6

    Love it Shannon! I love that you are adding pops of color around your home & everything isn't white as a minimalist!

  • @sashacerny8227
    @sashacerny8227 Год назад +3

    As a designer, I would put a larger console/sofa table under the wall art. In the video it looks to small, not long enough. One that is longer would elevate your space. Love what you’re doing with the room! Love your colors choices! Love the lamp and new lamp shade! Looks perfect! 🙌❤️

  • @0392gunia
    @0392gunia Год назад +1

    I love the dress you have in this video, you look so pretty in it 😍😍

  • @Arleen1010
    @Arleen1010 Год назад +4

    Looks beautiful. Enjoy.

  • @kakylong2
    @kakylong2 Год назад +2

    Shannon, First of all...I love your dress. It looks vintage. The fireplace looks awesome. That color really warmed up that area. Always great seeing your Mom. 😊

  • @Debbiesdilemmas
    @Debbiesdilemmas Год назад +1

    You’re mom is a real treasure.🥰❤️🙏

  • @terryruiz7417
    @terryruiz7417 Год назад +1

    Really nice changes. Certainly adding a comfortable homey element.

  • @marcellemayer4772
    @marcellemayer4772 Год назад +4

    I agree with the other comments and I just want to add that your dress is so nice on you. ❤😊

  • @monamorgan8614
    @monamorgan8614 Год назад +4

    Shannon, it’s gorgeous👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
    I was hoping you would warm that room this year but you and Grant and your sweet mom have been non stop working in the yard and decluttering etc, I really thought 2024 would be the year for the fireplace BUT you surprised us you tricky girl lol😉
    Your homes Equity has exploded since 2019, May you all spend years loving and enjoying the home you’ve worked so hard on❤

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Happy to have you here and I hope you have a nice weekend. =)

  • @diannamallow5195
    @diannamallow5195 Год назад +2

    I love it. Just beautiful. I'm trying to see where the dining room table is?

  • @mc5366
    @mc5366 Год назад +4

    It looks really great Shannon! Your boys are so cute!

  • @juliedavidson5596
    @juliedavidson5596 Год назад +9

    Wow! That is a transformation. It looks so welcoming and peaceful.
    Love the safety gear.

  • @OrganizedWithJoy
    @OrganizedWithJoy Год назад +12

    Hey Shannon, this space turned out amazing!! How nice to have a carpenter husband! I painted out fireplace last spring and painting stones is such a tedious process! You are right - projects like these take quite a while but it's usually worth it in the end! Thanks for sharing! 💗

  • @kellygaudet2281
    @kellygaudet2281 Год назад +3

    Oh my goodness Shannon I love it❤

  • @susanhutchinson5305
    @susanhutchinson5305 Год назад +3

    That looks so pretty and inviting. The new lampshade is just right.

  • @debrastewart6714
    @debrastewart6714 Год назад +9

    Hello Shannon, It looks really nice ! It makes the room look real homely . 🤩🤗

  • @jennifersosebee8761
    @jennifersosebee8761 Год назад +3

    Love it! You and your mom are an awesome duo! Your husband is great too!

  • @Toni-747
    @Toni-747 Год назад +7

    You two make a great team! Love the transformation!❤🎉

  • @RexineGrant-ob9kn
    @RexineGrant-ob9kn Год назад +4

    It looks so good!

  • @reneemenary7641
    @reneemenary7641 Год назад +3

    Nice!

  • @Julie-gz2lx
    @Julie-gz2lx Год назад +9

    It looks so good!
    Love the chairs and mantel. The color and scale of the lampshade is perfect!
    Enjoy your new space. ❤️
    BTW, love your vintage style dress!

  • @rooj736
    @rooj736 Год назад +1

    Love what youve done with your space🤗 Looks so cosy and inviting. Love watching you and your Mum doing things together, there is so much laughter, love and sense of humour🤩

  • @iamjane9628
    @iamjane9628 Год назад +4

    Hi Shannon. Your project turned out beautifully. The gray color of the brick and the wood mantel warm up the space. Also, I love the dress you are wearing in this video!

  • @shirleyadkins4254
    @shirleyadkins4254 Год назад +1

    Looks Great

  • @charishurt1768
    @charishurt1768 Год назад +4

    Mama and the boys great helpers fireplace looks beautiful u and your husband did a fabulous job congratulations ❤️

  • @kathleenj1158
    @kathleenj1158 Год назад +2

    It looks so cozy & cute now. 🙂

  • @j.christian6801
    @j.christian6801 Год назад +1

    It turned out great!!!

  • @BR-kk9qu
    @BR-kk9qu Год назад +4

    Wow! I love it!!! Great job!

  • @Tubewomen
    @Tubewomen Год назад +3

    Good morning Shannon , your fireplace space turned out so beautiful. Everything came together perfect . Grant has great skills. Hi to your mom 😀, you look so beautiful in that dress . Great video like always 👍

  • @j.m.7056
    @j.m.7056 Год назад +8

    This is a wonderful transformation! You now have a cozy area to enjoy the fireplace. Love the work Grant did on the mantle.

  • @gretchenphillips9787
    @gretchenphillips9787 Год назад +1

    Looks so great, I love it! I'm chuckling about the box fort as I stare at a washing machine box my 10 year old has personalized! :-) It really is the simple things in life that end up mattering most!

  • @jodyhuntsman4126
    @jodyhuntsman4126 Год назад +1

    Shannon the fireplace transformation just warms up the room! Love seeing your mom! Your dress is beautiful you look great in it.

  • @Alis-Nicola
    @Alis-Nicola Год назад +1

    Such a cosy space! It looks gorgeous. Even your Mums little ottoman gives a nice pop of colour.

  • @kfetter9046
    @kfetter9046 Год назад +1

    Looks great! It is amazing how little changes and moving things around can transform a space. Once you get the rug, it will feel even cozier.

  • @stacytruax4176
    @stacytruax4176 Год назад +3

    That looks incredible. I appreciate that you make it seem "do-able" and that perhaps we could all try a project like this.

  • @TexSquirrel
    @TexSquirrel Год назад +1

    Love it! The fireplace color really warms up the space.

  • @voiceojane
    @voiceojane Год назад +3

    Wow, beautiful!

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Год назад +1

    Yes, it's a nice area, very cozy. I like the mantle, it will look good decorated for Christmas.

  • @sharonshmuel3386
    @sharonshmuel3386 Год назад +2

    Hi Shannon ❤ I too absolutely love how this turned out - Nice seeing you all. Enjoy your new cosy space ❤

  • @francinehogsett3065
    @francinehogsett3065 Год назад +1

    Looks beautiful….great color 😊❤️

  • @goldcoastlady5377
    @goldcoastlady5377 Год назад +1

    Safety First! 🦺🥽😷 It makes such a difference to get the paint colour just right, and you did! Love your new reading nook. (I'd put a rocking chair there myself, maybe the boys are too young for that?)

  • @jennifermulgrew9144
    @jennifermulgrew9144 Год назад +3

    It looks great!

  • @dianagunn40
    @dianagunn40 Год назад +9

    Fantastic transformation Shannon!! Love the colour you chose for the brick. Always enjoy your DIY Renos. You guys work great together on them. And always love seeing your mom. 😊

  • @susanstephens4892
    @susanstephens4892 Год назад +3

    A stunning, refreshing upgrade. Congratulations on a job well done on your beautiful space!

  • @juliemix3373
    @juliemix3373 Год назад +1

    Shannon, terrific transformation. Love the color of the fireplace. Grant designed and built a very nice mantle for this area.
    Nice new sitting chairs.
    The dining table is great where it is now.
    "Hi", to your Mom.
    Cheers

  • @luciegallagher2710
    @luciegallagher2710 Год назад +2

    Looks great Shannon! I love the colour! I personally don’t like to put lamps in front of pictures, I think that’s because my grandmother scared me when I was younger that they could catch fire!!!! Funny how these things stay with you!!!! Great job, I love overall design xxx

  • @kelleybeecher1779
    @kelleybeecher1779 Год назад +4

    The mantle looks so good. Love the chairs & how the area looks so cozy!

  • @nolasavedmysoul
    @nolasavedmysoul Год назад +1

    Love how it turned out! The color is really soothing

  • @laurelarmstrong4535
    @laurelarmstrong4535 Год назад +3

    You nailed it. Such a warm and inviting room. My son built a mantle like that in his house and it adds a lovely. depth to the room. Nice to have handy people around

  • @lorettavalenta
    @lorettavalenta Год назад +3

    Looks wonderful! ❤

  • @abrandnewday7853
    @abrandnewday7853 Год назад +1

    Love it. Thnk a round rug and round Ottoman/coffee table might look nice but whatever you do always looks great.🌻

  • @anji5635
    @anji5635 Год назад +2

    So nice I love the changes

  • @Itallnew
    @Itallnew Год назад +1

    So pretty!

  • @judyellen4412
    @judyellen4412 Год назад +2

    I like the paint colour you ended up going with.
    You guys did a great job on that area.
    I am sure you are going to have a lot of kid books read in those chairs.
    Real nice, Shannon and Grant.

  • @kellyjordan1993
    @kellyjordan1993 Год назад +2

    Looks great, paint the white bottom.

  • @NoelleAm
    @NoelleAm Год назад +1

    Looks fantastic! Really like the ottoman your mom brought over, adds a pop of color and brings out the flowers on the bottom driftwood art. Also seeing the 3 piece artwork in the mirror reflection you can see how nice it coordinates with the art next to the fireplace.

  • @conniesmith3922
    @conniesmith3922 Год назад +3

    Gorgeous!❤️

  • @mcs2292
    @mcs2292 Год назад +3

    I love it! So cozy!

  • @sherriepiechowski4556
    @sherriepiechowski4556 Год назад +2

    That is so beautiful! My daughter has a large fireplace and found the perfect chairs for in front of it. They are round overstuffed low back swivel chairs.? You can face any direction of the room! I love them!

  • @glendaw5221
    @glendaw5221 Год назад +3

    I love it!!!

  • @ginamcgrew9955
    @ginamcgrew9955 Год назад +1

    I love it! So cozy! And you look so glamorous in that dress 😍

  • @KristiBranstetter
    @KristiBranstetter Год назад +1

    I love the reading area and the fireplace.

  • @MikeyDonna
    @MikeyDonna Год назад +2

    Really looks nice and warm feeling. What about exchanging the cool blue artwork for ones with warmer or more neutral tones? Also maybe a paler tone that’s on the fireplace for the walls. This is so much fun that I find myself wanting to help and suggest things to do. But in the end, you do you……of course.

    • @shannontorrens1
      @shannontorrens1  Год назад

      It's funny because I was telling my husband maybe we should paint the walls around the fireplace too LOL. One thing leads to another. =)

  • @kims914
    @kims914 Год назад +3

    Just beautiful!