I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS TO WORK | LIVING ROOM DIY | VLOG
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- I DIDN'T EXPECT THIS TO WORK | LIVING ROOM DIY | VLOG
Hey guys!
I hope you are all doing well. Welcome back to my channel and to a DIY vlog where I box in our living room door. We have given this a lot of thought and I feel like it utilises the space much better.
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Luke x
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I think it’s a great idea to remove the door in favor of the extra wall space . 😊 it wouldn’t be difficult to put it back if you ever wanted to.
One thought, LARGE deliveries.We have found that going in the first door and straight through to the kitchen is a breeze. The second door next to the stairs can be tricky to manoeuvre bigger items.Loved the cupboards! Smashing job!
Wow, I always thought you were a remarkable young man. The attention to detail and the care in which you manage your life Luke! I am sure your Mother is so proud of you. Bravo.
I think this was an incredible choice! The fact that you’ve taken the time to live in the space and figure out what works for the two of you instead of just jumping straight into renovations speaks wonders. You’re going to feel like you have a much bigger living space once this is all finished and the fact that you took it apart so carefully means that the next owners can always add it back if they want (but I doubt they will)!
You shouldn't have to apologize or explain so much for doing work on your home. What are these times we live in. People should really mind their own business more. Good job on learning so much and doing it on your own. 💪
Some people have no lives. So jealous
@@elizabethcochrane9015 I agree. Rverybody is so judgmental. Wow!
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And as you say. None of there business.
Hi Luke, Zara I think you are right to block the door my friend blocked hers so much better and more space x
Lots of love to you, Zara and those gorgeous 🐕 🐕 Your home is looking spectacular. Be blessed always.
I 100% agree with blocking the door off, it's so much more of a usable space now. Love to see Ivy and Maggie together.❤❤ xx
Morning, firstly it is your home and you can do with it as you want, not anyone else, and also having tht extra bit of room in the lounge will be great for table or extra chair or whatever you guys want . You do you and it’s looking great ❤
Love your videos... i always think it's a great idea to put a newspaper and a message into gaps like the one you've made between the door....a glimps into the past for whoever in the future owns your home and perhaps decides to reinstate the door. Go on, do it before it's plastered 😊
Removed the same door in our old Islington house and never regretted it. You always do a good job Luke
Blocking the door is a no brainer in my eyes. Originally there would have been a wall separating the rooms. Like Zara said, you naturally come down the stairs and use the other door and when you come in the front, you head through to the kitchen. It will be great to have a bit more wall space. Make sure you keep the architrave Luke as you never know, you may be glad of it for future work. Also the door, but I don't know how easy it will be to store it. Well done! Isn't it satisfying when you learn all these new skills and can say that you have done it yourself?!👏😘
Never thought I’d see the day I’d be watching someone removing a door etc. you even make that look interesting. As far as I can see a good job done too. Hope you feel better soon.🐞
The living room is coming on nicely it’s the little details that transforms the doors.
You may know this, so apologies Luke….on your ‘gun’ there is a release button/leaver that stops the pressure and the glue/caulk/etc won’t continue to leak as much. Also I use a bit of wooden skewer pushed in the end or I screw in a screw. Regardless sadly the product still won’t keep forever and will go off but it will last for much longer if stoppered. You are doing such a really fab job. 🔨🪚🚪❤
Very well done Luke! That looks like a professional has done it. Once its plastered etc... it will be fab. Love the colour board, the colours go together perfectly. You've done a champion job so far. Take care all and have a lovely week xx 😊
Love how neatly and efficiently you constructed the wall where the door used to be. Bravo! Fun to watch, too.
Have you heard of Dulux Light and Space paint? It’s got reflective technology to help bounce the light round a dull room. It would be perfect in your hallway. I would block up the door too, heat retention is more important to me than a door you don’t use.
I would have also blocked out the door. Nowadays it makes more sense to use the other entrance. Good job! You are getting to be quite a handy man.
Works so well blocking the door off & makes so much sense, you did a fab job. The panelling on the cupboard doors looks so good too 😍 Hope you are feeling a little better by now, if not kick back & admire all your handy work 😉 xx
I think it makes total sense to block the door and make use of the extra space. Love watching you make these changes and following the transformation. Looking forward to seeing the finished results.
Luke the current Country living magazine has some great idea for all sorts of things that would really suit your house lots of styling of bookcases x
I agree that blocking off the door is best - it’s not used, sealed off will keep in heat and it makes the living room more cozy and functional 😊
Good morning Luke, have you thought about a door curtain ( for your front door) ? I live in an old listed building, converted to flats. Old wooden front door with lots of draughts. A door curtain makes all the difference. Keep it closed when you are inside. Hope that helps.
Oooh yes! A heavy, velvet curtain on a metal rail would look and feel wonderful and would keep the heat in beautifully. ♥️
I’m glad you removed the doorway-so much more space now! You did a great job. I’m really enjoying the improvements you’re making to your home, especially the garden area 😊. --watching from Florida, US.
Removing the door is a great step forward. I agree with everything you said. It makes the room layout better.
Look at you! The cupboard doors look fabulous, and I really like the boxed up door. You were right to do it… and glad you both are ensuring you do what you want! It is your home, after all ;) Can’t wait to see both rooms once you’re able to paint!
Have you thought about putting weather striping around your front door . I think that should help keeping the heat and cold air out . I am from the US and you may call it something else .
And put a quilt or heavy curtain from the charity shop on a pressure curtain rod to help with the draft.
This is how all houses were, two rooms, then many did exactly what you are about to do Luke. Using just one entryway to utilise the wall space as it is wasted in being a doorway now. 👍👍👍👍👍💗💗
Door 1 I boxed up but on the hallway side I left the door frame and put a mirror that filled that space, It made the hall way look bigger. Ideal to check what your wearing before you leave
I love how well the doggos get on, bless'em!
Luke stick a screw or a nail into the tip of your liquid nails. That will stop it from leaking out. Love the molding & think taking it the door is a great idead! Hope your feeling better soon!❤❤
Bit by bit its all coming together & looking fab. Agree totally on that living room door.
I love how your home is flooded with so much light. It's lovely to see Maggie & Ivy enjoying the garden too 😊
Your woodwork skills have served you well. You must be so proud of what you have achieved. Your home is beautiful Luke & Zara. I hope you feel better each day Luke. Take things easy ❤x
You made it look so simple Luke (I know Zara helped too) and you’re right, your confidence in taking on DIY challenges has grown so much. I remember Wickes being a go to destination, sometimes more than once a day, when we did some home renovations. It was interesting what you said about the reason for why doors are usually hung in a particular way.
In Victorian times these terraced houses used to have a front formal room and a separate living room. Very small rooms. Over time people opened up the wall between the two rooms. Good design choice to get rid of the door Luke! Well done 😊💜
You did a really good job removing the door it wasn't necessary and will look so much better the trim on the unit doors looks great too your diy skills and confidence are growing with every job you do 😊❤
❤❤❤ that room is so much more functional without the door. absolutely brilliant. made sense when it was a tiny room but with it open like it is now there is no point to it other than limiting the layout.
We are just half way through and shouting NO DONT DO IT!😯😳
Well done on the DIY’s, makes so much sense to fill in that door. And the trim on the cupboard doors really makes a difference.
Dinner looked great Zara.
Hope you are feeling better soon Luke 😊
Great job! It's great that you are adding to your skill set. Being a home owner, everything you master will come in so handy. I was sad you were closing up the door, but I now think it's the right choice. Your mood board is wonderful. Dark Academia vibes! Love it. So nice to see Maggie and Ivy are having a 3 week play date. Take care and feel better!.😄
Word of advice. If it were me, I would get both the fireplaces sorted out before doing any painting as there will be loads of dust and dirt and you don’t want it going over all your newly painted bookcases.
Great job on blocking up the door opening.
You have done such a great job with the renovations you have done yourself. Such a professional job. You must be so proud of yourself. It looks amazing... as did Zara's dinner. Have a great bank holiday.
Love your home, aww so nice seeing ivy, and of course maggie... youd maybe like lincoln its got cathedral and has loads history in the area of cathedral
yay vlog, glass in the doorframe would have been a nice touch too!
Totally agree with you about bricking up the doorway. We did the same in our house as its extended out the front we removed the door from wall as opened up our living room and front room so use the door it looks great. The Ottelenghi box looks fantastic we love our spices. Loving your videos hope your both feeling much better soon 😊
Brilliant decision Luke and Zara well done Luke amazing job.👍👍
We always pop a screw in the end of the grip fill to stop it leaking ❤
My first house was a Victorian terrace with a layout just like yours. The reason you have those two doors off the hallway is because originally they led into two separate rooms, a sitting room and separate dining room. Someone, at a later date, has knocked a hole through to make it one room, but just kept the two doors. Most people knock through for modern living, but we kept ours as two rooms so that I could shut off the sitting room and make it a toy-free zone when my girls were small. I think you are doing so well with all of your DIY and love watching you learn new skills. Keep it up!
You are so right. Good idea to keep the door in the loft as open plan seems less popular these days and to have the door would be a big bonus
Wouldn’t blocking the first door now make it more difficult to move furniture (i.e. sofa) in and out of that first room since the second door is blocked by the stair railing and that wall corner that eats into the hallway?
Great work Ryan the space is so much more usable you will love the shutters I have wanted them for so long and when we moved to this bungalow 4 and a half years old I was determined plus both our bedrooms face the road hence we need the privacy Oh yes Harrogate is lovely fat rascles from Betty's yom yom Love your colour pallet ❤ Get well soon x
It looks so much better Luke well done lm really loving watching you it gives me motivation to get all m done love your vlogs
Hello Luke ,you did a great job with all the DIY ,it all comes together nicely !❤
You are doing really well with your DIY, and yes, blocking the door is a great idea. Like I think I said before, we done exactly the same in our house.
Well done Luke, you've done an awesome job! Such a great idea and makes the living room feel very cozy.
Good job, Luke. Extending room space is always a great idea in my books.
What a great team you, Zara, Maggie and Ivy make! You've done such a great job on the house so far, learning new skills along the way. Take care of yourself though Luke, as you seem a little run down after all the marathon prep and the race itself. You haven't really had much down time. You're so kind to others - be kind to yourself now. You've got this, and we've got you! 🥰
A house from the period, it would have almost certainly been originally two rooms. Knocking through making it open plan was the thing to do, I think in the 70's to create more space. No need for two doors, and the space you have created works well and a sensible thing to do. I have to say I think you have done so well Luke, you are not afraid to just give it a go, it's the only way, and its the way you learn. You Tube, family who know what to do can always help if needed, and having the right tools for the job a big help as well. You smashed it!! Well done you!
Great job so far and it will give extra needed space and look better too, To stop the tube from leaking out press the end of the gun the bit you loosen to remove the tube,I have only just worked that out 😅
Totally makes sense to block up the doorway. If a future owner wants to separate the front and back rooms it’s not a huge job to open it up again.
Hi Luke what a fantastic Job you have done on the doorway. My childhood home had door exactly like yours because originally the rooms were separate to each other. Our dividing wall was taken out in the seventies and the door blocked off! So much better And no drafts Lol 👍although as kids we did have a few bumps getting used to it not being there 😂 love the color palette too💕
Excellent idea to remove the door. Will work so much better for you.
Turned out great. Makes such a huge difference. Hugs from Madrid❤ (raining heavily)
You are amazing Luke the room is coming on. Hope you have a great bank holiday
I would absolutely block that door up too! Much cosier and warmer. More space to play with 😊 Hope you both feel better soon. Xx
The colour palette is stunning.
You done a good job on the door Luke once it is finished you would never know that a door was there. Hlpe you feel better soon.❤❤🐶🐕💗💗
Hi luke yeah blocking up the door looks so much better especially when u weren't using it & u have more space, love the detail onthe cupboards they look so much better, love seeing ivy give her & Maggie big hugs from me, have a great Bank Holiday weekend lots of love to u zara Maggie & ivy 💞💞
Wow what a good job you’ve made of filling in the door way, I think it will definitely make such a difference, we had exactly the same layout in our house and one doorway was filled in exactly like yours, before we moved in I must say, and we’ve been in ours for 36 years and wouldn’t have it any other way, it’s not needed to have two doors so close together, and certainly a lot warmer. You really should feel proud of yourself Luke, you are a good learner, it’s all looking very professional and it’s all for your benefit and not some landlord. Great stuff.x
You are settling down so well. Great job Luke, it makes perfect sense. Your skills are on the up and so useful in a new home.
I think you’ve both made the right decision to block up the door. You get a better furniture layout without it. Plus I’m loving the panelling. It’s a small change with a big impact. Looks more high end. More sophisticated, that’s it. 👍🥰
Luke and Zara, you are doing amazing. It's a great idea to close the door, making the room flow much better. When you're using a gripfill, I put a screw in the nib to stop it leaking out. Well done ❤
Luke you did a brilliant job with the door amazing. Glad to see you wearing mask & covering your eyes. I commented when you were doing the bookcases when you didn't because 2 wks previously my boyfriend was cutting wood doing DIY at home & he got a splinter of wood in his eye - resulted in trip to A&E - scratched cornea swollen eye. Love the house.
Wasn't sure at first but now love the wooden garden trough you used to hide the pipes. I'm going to be cheeky & suggest you get a couple more for the same wall. You could plant small herbs like Parsley, Thyme, Oregano and Sage in them. That way when you have the door open you will get the smells wafting in. Also you won't have too far to walk to pick hers if they are close by. Blocking out the door was a good idea. It will give you so much more room. Just for future reference with filling in the door way or if you add more walls elsewhere you could pack the gap with woolen insulation (every little bit helps).
Hey Luke, you are right to close up the door it looks much better 😊I'm loving your hair too 😊❤🎉🎉🎉
Well done, Luke! Great idea for the living room.
My home has the first door blocked up too, it’s the best thing as it creates so much extra living room space x
I think the feeling bad comes from being so restricted in rented…. Enjoy your home it’s yours to do what you want and it really doesn’t matter what others think. Xx hugs to you all Chrisi from North wales xx
So happy to see you. Canadians are obsessed with weather, so don’t feel bad. Thank you and cheers.
from a rainy Devon, England 🏴 obsessed with the weather too.😂
Happy sunday Luke ,zara ,and all ❤ ,yes blocking up the door is a fab idea ,I've blocked 2 of mine up and the room looks so big now 😀 carry on ,you are doing a fantastic job your home is beautiful anyway love to you both and Maggie ❤
Hi Luke and Zara, it makes sense to block off the door, the space will be much more useable. No point in having 2 doors so close together❣️
The little bit of plaster that came away can be filled with a filler and sanded, which I am sure you know. However, as you are having the area you have boxed in plastered it can be done at the same time. You did a great job removing the door frame and only a small piece of plaster came away❣️
It will look great when it is all finished.
Morning Luke hope you are feeling better x Wow what an amazing job blocking up that door x
Luke, I love how you make everything so beautiful!
Well done Luke looks great! 😊 Loving your new hair looks fab! my 11year old son wants his hair like yours now.❤
Its makes a world of difference changing how a door opens , we've done it and it makes it flow better ,thank you for the insight into why they hung them the way they did . You've done well living as it was and realising what works for you both. looking good well done
Your home is same layout of my childhood house in hackney, i love that layout x
Well done fella! Can't wait to see the end result. Get well soon. x
Hi guys, have you been able to replicate the skirting boards on either side of you blocked-up door? You've done a great job Luke, you're really increasing your skill set😊
Can I just say a big thank you. Recently you went to Home Bargains and were looking in the garden area. As you walked around you passed 2 dog statues. I thought they were Great Danes. I phoned the shop the next day as the dogs were not in our Home Bargains. It turned out they had been there for quite a long time and there was a little bit of wear and tear . So after a lovely chat with the Team Leader. I said I would have the dogs. I live near Portsmouth so it was a good drive. I'm glad to say we collected the dogs on Saturday. I can definitely see why you shop in that area. I have told my husband this is now my go to shopping preference. I must add my dads family lived in Eltham so Greenwich is not new to me. I love the park. Once again a big thank you.
100%....right to block the useless door off...give you bit more room to play with...Great job..I could really do with a handy man like you,for my little jobs👍🫡❤
Excellent choice to block up that wall! A glass door in the library would be beautiful. Nice job.
Don’t feel you have make excuses for taking that door out. The alteration is really “sympathetic” and you’re not making structural changes! I love everything you have done to your house (and that’s the important thing - it’s yours!).
You did a brilliant job with the door and the shelf trims x
Wow Luke......you really have earned the title of 'Handyman'.....I love how you give things a go & put your heart & soul into your projects. Your living room with the bookcases are going to be such a feature & I cant wait to see it all finished with colour on the walls. Great decision to block the door in....much better use of space & like Zara said its natural to come downstairs & walk straight through. You two have made amazing progress in your home & you should be proud of yourselves & each other.....lovely to see ❣️ xx
You did a fab job both with the door and the panelling on the cupboard doors. I thinking closing up the door makes total sense with one right beside it and increasing your living room wallspace 👏🤎
Without a doubt the first thing I would have done is block the door off to create extra wall space within the living room. Once it’s all plastered, painted etc it will be as if it never was there. Loving the colours & textures mood board, I am loving the colour Railings it really has grown on me. Way to go Luke, just a little surprise surprise moment when 2 become one 😜. Much love to you, Zara, Miss Maggie Moo & Miss Ivy 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾
Looks great! Love Ivy & Maggie together
great video Luke you hae done a fab job love he trim on the cupboards too. love to you all xxx
My house is like that it was parlour 1st room and 2nd room dinning room. They knock down wall in back room and built on an extension making room 20ft long and dark.
Outside is beautiful sunny and warm
As always another informative vlog from you Luke. I hope that you and Zara feel better soon. Rest up if you can on the sofa with a good book. Love and hugs to you and Maggie 😊
Your home is really taking shape...I love to watch to get some ideas.
Lovely to see you enjoying the sunshine in the garden
with Maggie and Ivy.
Thank you for sharing 😊
Wow luke you've done a brilliant job. Be proud and enjoy your achievement. When you and zara have completed your living room it's going too look beautiful xxxx