Escape To Rural France- tiles and broken vans- EP025 

Annalise, don't apologize, you did nothing wrong! When belts snap, they are no ones fault.

Full length shelves along the top of the tiles on either side of the hearth would be great for large platters, etc would give you some colour you'd want.

Perhaps a shelf over the sink, lovely place to show off white platters, and large bowls

I think Annaliese's sweater has all the perfect colors for the kitchen. Look at the beige/peachy colors with the gray and off-white. They all go together.

I really enjoyed seeing such a humble and down to earth couple building a home together. Much more relatable than most. Best of wishes to you all.

🙋🏻‍♀️ I vote for 3 tiles capped with an open shelf from reclaimed wood.

Can’t tell you how many times my husband and I worked on our cars. I’d pray for patience and wisdom and yes there were a few naughty words.

A mechanic cook and DYI. That’s talent. Like the tile looks clean

I think you just need a small bullnose tile to cap it off.

For you folks, your boys were supervising. For the Pethericks, the dogs & cats were supervising...just an observation!

Greetings from South Africa, we love following your journey, watching your cooking and that kitchen is coming along so beautifully OMG! It's stunning. The exposed beam, the new tiles 😱😍 we had a debate in the family taking turns saying what color we would paint the walls, my partner and I settled on a soft sage green. Lol. We are so excited to keep following you on this journey Albert & Keagan .

A champagne color that has a slight rose gold shimmer undertone

When it comes to cleaning splashes, you would never regret having that third tile, instead of paint. And for colour, what about a soft caramel tone to reference the stone and brick. You can have too much white (hard to accept, but true).

3 high, cap off with rustic wood floating shelves for white China etc, etc

I like the notion of matching the paint to the mortar between the stones. :)

Dan. I think the paint effect your recalling is Venetian plaster. It would really look nice and reflect both the natural light and the light from the chandelier.

Love the idea of uneven paint finish (like venetian plaster or just apply the paint with a brush in overlapping x-patterns) the same color as the mortar between the stonework...warm and sunny and creates less chaos as there is a lot going on in that room, so it would let the paint stand back and let the rest of the bolder structural and kitchen elements be the focus instead of pulling the eye to the walls.

Give that woman a hug, car trouble is so disturbing

Love the discussion of colors. At one time (still?) Dulux made a color called "Seashell'. The slightest hint of color that you would find inside a seashell. I used it in three South-facing rooms that opened on to each other. Nice warmth without adding heat Compliments the brick.

What’s cool about the tiles is that they have the modern look, like the cabinets, but they also carry the irregular/ regular pattern of the wall stones. Actually it was a very inspired choice! Well done!

Definitely a wooden shelf that would be matching the colour of the beams.. Colour wise.. I would try and match the colour that's in between the stonework.. Or keep it a fresh white.. Its all personal preference.. But defo wooden shelving to keep it all rustic.. Looking forward to what colour you both choose 😊👍

Why are you saying sorry for the car trouble...you were great to get it home without damaging the engine - yay 😃.

I think some edging tile would finish the three tile look or wood shelving for display. Pearly pale pale pink beige would add a warm glow to walls. Happy paint hunting!

loved spending time today with you Dan Analise and the boys...the kitchen is coming along beautifully....wishing you all much love in your new home..Dan I am so awaiting your next cooking video...Be well stay safe xoxo

Don’t give up when you have done such a good job stopping it and not cutting around the plugs will look odd. Keep going you can do it!!👍🤞😁

Love those tiles!!

Seems like you're taking about Venetian plaster and it would look amazing!! 👌

I really like Dan’s jumper! The tile looks really good. Jack’s evil laugh is too cute!

Yeah, blush pinky/brown with an old plastering. I see what she is saying. It would go really well with the brick

Dan can do everything! Amazing!

The walls would look really nice a "champagne color"

Quit saying sorry it’s not your fault he knew it was sqeaking so it was bound to go sometime

Personally I would have left it with 2 tiles as the kitchen is amazing such a beautiful room

Don't worry about the Von! Just replaced the belt. Let the van cool off first. Boys are looking good. God bless you all.

Polished plaster would look fantastic. Please cut around the end plugs etc. Otherwise it will look bogged! Your little chaps are gorgeous.

Love your kitchen 😍 So spacious!

I think a lovely teal blue would really show up the beautiful chandelier and also go with the stainless steel cabinets.

I have been watching the château films one after another and love them all. You Dan are so easy to look at. Your hair and teeth and your wit have me hooked. So I never knew about this house and the darling children. I’m sure you get many compliments from your growing audience. Loved reaching the fourth floor!! Who is that woman? Is she the nanny? Keep up the great work on the beautiful French Chateau!!

I think the color Taupe/ Tan that goes with the stones.🙂♥️

Yesss love your idea for the paint, it’s called Venetian and it goes on kind of like plaster you go back-and-forth so that it has different tones to it and you can do that with a slight opal look.

Very palest blush would look amazing it would be warm and really bring out the stonework. Angel Strawbridge at Chateau de la Motte Huson has used a very subtle blush paint with a pearlescent/ glitter texture and it looks fabulous. The “ this way that way” technique is called Scumbling.

Going too high with tiles makes it difficult to put up shelves, pictures or hooks/racks.

You should think of a chalk paint in a beigey cream with a pinkish touch. Take your inspiration from your stone walls.

The Venetian plaster look Dan was describing would look great on your kitchen walls if the color is light and subtle. Just plain white walls would be another fabulous option. Annalise's plants and your cool kitchen accessories both would look great against white walls.

Other than dealing with family health problems, I can’t imagine too many things more stressful than renovating a house that you’re living in, especially with young children. Kudos to you. You’re very likeable people 😄

Love the kitchen............

In order for the tile to suction to the wall correctly, you need to use a tile trowel that creates lines in the thin-set. Also, back-butter each tile too. I don't want your tiles to fall off and damage your beautiful kitchen

Why do we woman always apologize when things happen to the car? The belt could have gone at any time!

An emergency fix for a broken fan belt is a pair of nylon tights or stockings. It doesn’t last long but it will get you home with out overheating or damage to the car.

The tiles look wonderful. I love them the height they are. I'd just add one row of really skinny tiles in a darker color to top it off. I think it would be more "finished". Perhaps the paint you're looking for is a color wash effect like the walls in old chateaux. Michael Petherick bought some special paint recreating old colors for his Beatrix Potter inspired gardener's cottage. You might want to ask him.

Dear Dan... please keep a larger length of cardboard in the barn ready for laying on the next time you have to work underneath your transport in the cold and wet.😉

😂😂😂I had to laugh at " After a few naughty words". You two are adorable. Loving the choice of texture like tiles. ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅

Dan, we have used the paint you may be talking about is what is called a suede finish - it's has a fine sand like feel, you use a brush and cross-hatch method, it gives a shaded look rather than a solid colour. The darker the colour the more you notice shaded look, so maybe a very pale pink-taupe taken from a stone on end wall - any colour, even if it's pale, will make the chandelier stand out more than the white you have now. In Australia the paint also comes in a silk finish, the suede is flat finish. The kitchen looks terrific, no matter what you decide.... sorry about the van! 👍🦘

I've seen the paint effect your talking about. I think metallic may be what your talking about. You add it to whatever color you want and it gives a sheen without being glittery. Copper, bronze, silver etc... My friend did a wall adding a bit of bronze. Another friend painted the color on and then went over it with light brush strokes of copper. It looked great. It catches the light differently depending on the angle your viewing it from and she says it washes really well. Just a thought. I'm sure you can find videos on RU-vid for just about any effect you like. Love the tile. Everything is turning out beautifully!!! Bravo!!! 💕 Much love from Utah 💕

Oh Jack and Thomas they always steal the show in the most adorable way.

I love the modern and rustic together. The sleek appliances and baroque chandelier work so well and the geometric pattern in the tiles matches the facets in the chandelier crystals. Great choices!

Before Annalisa said pink I was thinking a really pale pink wash would look lovely. A wash where the colour is not solid but just a hint of the tone. Shimmery sound good too.

Hi Dan and Annalise love your beautiful family boys are so happy and cute love your blogs bless you all

Dan, I think you must like venetian plaster. Great job you two.

A shelf was suggested. How about on other side as well to hold spices etc. Glazing may be the paint technique you are referring to.

Two high on the tile with a bullnose small tile across the top to finish it off, or take it all the way up, but I think it still needs a bullnose across the top

There is an off white paint with just a touch of pink that really looks like candlelight in the evening.

Those tiles are lovely and will catch the light. I think as you have brick as well just paint the walls white but finish the tiles with a chrome trim. Great work.

The way Dan described the technique, it is Venetian plaster. I did it in my bathroom. That's doable.

Lovely work guys !! As for paint colors - maybe you can key off the warm creamy, buff colors in your flooring tiles. It looks like it would go well with the stone walls as well. You can do it in a Venetian plaster effect which is really easy to do. That would also be in keeping with the time and style of your home. Take care and stay well. 🥰

Two high with a similar colour border tile to finish it off would be really nice.

Enjoyed the video! Those little boys are so cute! Thank you

The tiles look great as they are with white grout ,it will look so sleek. X

Love the tile- 3 high with a plate rail 👍👍

I like just the plain white walls. In Scandinavian style, they use white walls to great effect, bringing in warmth with textures eg. woods, your existing stone walls etc. Keep it simple as it goes with the rest of the vibe in your kitchen.

I think i with all the brick work you want a soft warm tone to blend the tie, the wood and the brickwork. Just a thought. Maybe a blush peachy sandy tone. Very soft. Do test patches and live with them in different lights for a day or so before you decide.

I like it 3 high only, makes a beautiful horizonal plane. Single live -edge self around for easy reach stuff.

Glitter would look great when your light catches it, you use a lot, we used 3 bags in a 1 Ltr tin for one wall in my kitchen, And you can get it in rose gold, we did silver in a light gray, well done guys 👏👏

I like your idea of blush. It would go really nice with the earth tones.

You could use the window frames for a pop of colour, like sage.

I really love the tiles. They remind me of Spaceship Earth at Disney World. I mean that in a good way lol. You guys have great taste. Kitchen is really looking great.

Your kitchen is beautiful! I love the mixture of brick, stone, and wood. Theres not much decor needs adding. Its a design creation in itself.

Annalise looking very pretty today, camera work becoming great, a new career perhaps? the 2 mini Dans are always a treat to listen to. Loving watching the development of your home. And the Dan lad, well what can we say?!! 😅

Good job on fixing the van. Good idea having an older van you can fix yourself.

This shows up in my feed quite a bit! Now I have finally watched it! Love the tiles!

This is the 3rd disabled car disaster I've just heard about among the Vlogs from Chateaux owners in France! Yikes! They all live in rural areas! Hope you are back on the road soon, Dan!

Three high for the tiles and then they will align perfectly with the brown piece of wood and curve.

Maybe use an app to match paint for the walls, it should help as you can visualise it. Great job with the tiles you make it look so easy.

I love paint colours by Farrow & Ball, with kitchen units that are neutral in colour, sometimes bold colours such as teal or navy makes the room’pop’.

Love watching your progress. Would you consider doing maybe a light grayish blue on the walls. Given that you have so many tones of color in the brick and stone, that wouldn't conflict with any of the colors already established in the room but would also blend well with the cabinets. Of course, it's your kitchen and it's your decision. We all love watching you guys and support anything you do.

In America, designers have been doing the whole wall, Eve with high-ceiling rooms. I love your design-mindset, Dan & Annelise🌞

The boys are beautiful and so eager to help.

Glad you're okay Analise, from personal experience having a broken belt in the car is not fun. Now Dan can add being a mechanic to his long list of handy things he knows how to fix, I'm starting to wonder if he is superhuman lol.

You had a lucky time with that van! Whew, easy fix! The tiles look great. I’d go with a paint that matched the design on your sweater/jumper, annalise! Maybe a shade lighter. But whatever you decide I know will look gorgeous because you both seem to have a good sense of what looks nice. Thanks for sharing, Mary

Love the tiles and the look. Great choice. You have such nice light in the kitchen! Once again, Dan to the rescue!!!

Just a thought. Someone sent Selma a profile gauge a while back that would be very helpful in cutting out any areas around the mantle or elsewhere. Maybe you can borrow it?

I love it the way it is! I think going higher will be too much. Just my opinion, lol.

Love the ideas. Matching the paint color with the lime color between the rocks and bricks will make all look cohesive - merely a suggestion!

Tiles are great. Texture instead of color is a good choice in that space!

Oh bless her. Annalise, I've had a belt snap and it's so scary. Glad you made it home safe. I love the new tiles.

You are such versatile and talented people, you can turn your hands to do anything. When did you learn it all - you're amazing!

What a fabulous renovation you are doing!

Nice tile. Sometimes selecting paint colors is dreadful. Happy your van wasnt damaged.

The color of the flower in Annalise's sweater would be nice for the walls.

I love the idea of a Venetian plaster look in creams (slightly warm creams, Analise knows her color theory). It would warm the space but mostly give movement, cover all imperfections and give an older feel. No one had smooth perfect walls back in the day.