The bedroom makeover is finally moving forward! 🍂 This week I’m laying the new SPC smoked oak floor and taking another big step towards creating the cosy, Nancy Meyers-inspired bedroom I’ve had in my head. After last year’s renovations, this room became a bit of a dumping ground, and bringing it back to life has been quite the process. We’ve decluttered, pulled up the old flooring, stripped the wallpaper, survived a painting disaster and now it’s finally time to start putting the room back together. For the new flooring, I chose a warm smoked oak SPC plank rather than continuing the herringbone from my hallway and kitchen. I wanted the rooms to flow together while still giving the bedroom its own look, and I’m so happy with how much warmth the wood has already brought into the space. The room is still very much a work in progress, but the goal is a warm, layered cottage bedroom with a little Nancy Meyers inspiration, just in time for autumn. Think cosy lighting, soft textures and plenty of character. We’re finally getting to the good bit! I hope you enjoy coming along for another stage of the makeover. Subscribe for more cosy home renovations, cottage interiors, DIY projects, gardening and slow seasonal living in Ireland. #BedroomMakeover #CosyHome #AutumnDecor #NancyMeyers #CottageStyle #DIYRenovation #BedroomRenovation Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcx0GWauE1_cQYSkk70y0YA/join 📚📚📚📚📚 Books 📚📚📚📚📚 I am delighted to announce that my second book, "Heart & Home" by Catherine Carton, is now available. The book is not just about home and garden projects; it's about creating a space that truly reflects you. From wall panelling to simple projects and growing your garden, I share my personal tips for putting your heart into your home. Order from Eason's with quick international shipping: https://www.easons.com/search?q=Catherine%20Carton&category=Books Order my first book now: Carving time out of our hectic, plugged-in lives to play and create can bring stillness and satisfaction. The projects in my book are for everyone, so take a break from the world, reignite your creative spark and make your home a little bit more beautiful! In my book, I share over fifty of my favourite projects, from upcycling, crafting, sewing, painting and gardening, many of which take unloved items and make them shine again. ** Signed copies: You can order a signed copy from my publisher ( while stock lasts ) here: https://obrien.ie/dainty-dress-diaries International shipping is available. If you are in the US and Canada, you can order from Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dain... For free creative project ideas, check out my blog: https://www.daintydressdiaries.com Sign up for my newsletter and receive a free furniture makeover guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/607c4f... Get to know me & FAQ: https://www.daintydressdiaries.com/2020/12/about-me.html Follow me: Blog: www.daintydressdiaries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daintydressdiaries/ Music: Epidemic Sound *affiliate links and ads. I use auto ADs on YouTube. Although ADs are annoying, they help pay for all the valuable free content I create for you. Members can watch AD-free videos and get a 1st look at weekly uploads. I really appreciate your support on my blog and Youtube channel at this time. I always read through the comments, and I really appreciate your kindness. I try to heart and reply to as many as I can. THANK YOU :) ** Your safety is my priority. Please take care when using power tools and machines. While I've made every effort to make sure this video contains accurate information, I'm not responsible for any direct or indirect damages that may occur in connection to the information contained here. Please complete the projects featured on my channel at your own risk and consult a professional if you have any questions. Get creative, but stay safe!
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I just love you and this channel Catherine. What a gutsy gal!! Thank you for all of your inspiration and for blazing the trail for all women DIYers!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
As a person who has laid flooring, I agree that it is amazing how much it can change a room and make it look bigger. It is also much cleaner than carpeting. I have allergies, but it was astonishing how much better my indoor air quality got as soon as we removed all the carpeting in the house and put in solid flooring. Now we just have a few throw rugs that we can wash, mostly in the bathrooms for safety, but also one at our back door where it can get wet and muddy at times.
Another beautiful job. Well done. Can't wait to see how you decorate. 🏡♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you so much for showing us the finish of your new Room of "Bloom" Ha! So glad I am a member now. Your talents are amazing and you make me want to clean my house more! haha
I’m a regular viewer!❤
The colour of the Floor is so warm and beautiful 🤩
Beautiful floor and great job! ❤
I love watching everything you do in your beautiful home, Catherine, you are very talented and not afraid to do things yourself, when a lot of people would pay someone else to do the work, you can be very proud of yourself! I am 76 now and have always done all the jobs myself, there is a lot of satisfaction in doing jobs yourself, yes there will be the odd mistake but you learn from them! I am looking forward to the next episode. Take care! Bye for now.❤🤗
Looking better,every week. One task at a time. Cheeky thumbs 👍 ❤😊
The floor looks great and now your whole first floor matches. Well done! I can’t wait to see how you finish it. ❤
Catherine beautiful job on the floor can't wait til you start decorating ,your cottage has come a long way since you bought it it looks exceptional💗🐦🙏🏻
I’m liking the frilly chair in the living room
Fantastic job! It looks amazing, and I always make it to the end ❤❤❤ 😊
Girl, you are a DIY Queen!! I love how you give everything a go and show the real behind the scenes issues that you come across and how you solve them (because you always do!). The floor looks amazing - throughout the whole house - it's just beautiful. I know what you mean by you can't make decisions when there's clutter. I am exactly the same. I need to chip away at things and then I get the inspo/decision-making mojo back. 😄 Can't wait to see what you come up with!
🫶🏻 see you next time floor looks great.
It's fun to see how your house is getting more grown up - you've come a long way since the lilac and pink phase!
You are so industrious with all of your carpenter skills.
Can't wait for the final touches. X
Great job👏🏻
You have become a pro of laying flooring. It looks fantastic. The room of doom is turning into the room of class. Love it, you are an amazing hard working women who is turning her beautiful little Irish cottage into a showcase. Great job Cathrine. ❤❤❤❤