Bonjour everyone,

We've got a special one for you today: our bedroom transformation is finally on the channel!

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This room has been quite the journey. When we first got the keys to the Chartreuse, the bedroom was an absolute state: mouldy walls, plasterboards stuck to the original stone that had to come off, a hole in the wall that needed fixing, dodgy gutters, ancient plastic window... the list goes on. We had to sort the gutters, replace the windows, insulate properly, and then tackle restoring the original floorboards, which was particularly nerve-wracking as this is one of only two rooms in the entire house with original flooring still intact.

Once all the structural work was done, we painted everything white. Not exactly the most inspired choice, but we were deep in the throes of decision fatigue (the whole downstairs was being renovated at the same time) and honestly, we just needed a clean, liveable space so we could finally give up our rented flat. Mission accomplished, but it was... well, bland.

Fast forward a year, and we'd properly had enough of the lack of storage and, let's be honest, the complete lack of personality. The original plan was to move upstairs, but we realised back in September that the first floor is still at least another year away from being habitable. So we decided to stop living in limbo and actually make this bedroom ours.

The plan? Build a wardrobe that wraps around the bed with an integrated headboard to maximise space.

Hugo built the entire structure himself (there may have been some mutterings about angles and spirit levels), while I repainted the room in Dimity by Farrow & Ball, a gorgeous warm neutral that feels so much more like us. For the wardrobe structure, we wanted colour and went for Sardine, also by Farrow & Ball. It's this beautiful deep blue-grey that brings the whole room together.

The final magic touch came from the textiles: we found the most stunning vintage fabric at a car boot sale for the wardrobe panels (honestly, the thrill of that find!), and The Hues sent us these perfect stripy curtains that tie everything together beautifully.

Head over to the video to see the full before and after – I promise it's worth it!

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Now, we need your help: we're on the hunt for new bedding and would love to know your favourite brands that ship to Europe. Drop your recommendations in the comments or hit reply to this email!

A bientôt,

Hugo & Romy

P.S. Hugo is already eyeing up the next project. Send help (or perhaps just more coffee).

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