Time For A Massive Change...- Chateau Life 🏰 EP 339 

I absolutely love the dark bedroom..so classy and intimate

Phil, I suggest before you make a final decision that you remove all the stuff that will not be in the finished room. Once all the distractions are gone you may have a better chance at seeing how it could look and it may make it easier for you to make a decision.

Phil, that dark look would be amazing. It's a bold look and so different for French Chateaus. I vote to recreate that look.

Love the dark moody decor idea for the bedroom

Love the dark bedroom!!! Elegant but masculine!

I’m a person that likes light and airy rooms with sunny and warm colours. That being said, the size of that room with its tall ceilings could certainly handle dark colours and the examples you showed were very dramatic looking. It really comes down to YOUR personal taste, Phil, and I definitely get the feeling you gravitate to darker colours.

Phil if you go dark in that bedroom consider a deep charcoal / midnight sky hues. Black is a colour hard to pull off on its own, the light in there will dictate what you do in there. The mirror is your hero, its size & balance is stunning. Looking forward to this reno.

I think a dark hunter green with copper/antique gold accents would look amazing in there.

Love seeing you & Lightening playing. You are thrower & catcher Phil! You know Billy's brother Michael is one great artist to bounce ideas on re-configuring the rooms more to your liking. He has done great work things that he has worked on.

Phil may I suggest a dark gray, black is a depressing color. Dark gray would be more in the realm with the Chateau. I do like the idea of a dressing room. We're you planning a large bath on the other side?

Lightning is so happy Daddy groomed him. How very sweet.

Phil, what is YOUR favorite color? That is what to paint it!

You have two great resources near you, Terry at Chateau de Lalacelle and Michael Pethrick. They have incredible taste and design sense. Good luck in your renovation. A new lease on lifr event, change is good!

Loved Lightening chatting to you❤

I think your right, smouldering dark colours would looked fabulous in the bedroom. Deep navy would look lush. I'm sure whatever you choose will look great.

Yes love the dark. So elegant and classy!

Ohhh...I like the "dark academia" look for that large room with high ceilings. Would certainly make it cozy feeling.

The dark bedroom is stunning! Very masculine. I love it! Your house is really lovely, and I’m happy to see you giving it the attention it deserves. You are doing a wonderful job Phil! I love your channel and I watch every episode! Keep it going!

Lightening is a true beauty. Hugs and kisses him please. He is adorable. I’m sorry they asked you that question Phil. What rock have they been under. I really love the idea of a black bedroom. That would be great. Go for it. Thank you. May you please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

Love the kingly dark. It's beautiful and masculine.

Definitely ditch the pale froufrou - dark, rich colours will make that big room feel more cosy and elegant and opulent and don’t be frightened of some more modern pieces. Less is more even in a big room so get most of those wardrobes out and move all of the storage to your dressing room

I love it when your dog talks to you!

The dark bedroom sounds marvelous and going through into the next room sounds great too.

Make your home whatever you like! Open the wall, and paint whatever color you like = it's only paint! If you love it there you go! If not, paint it as many times as you desire! Enjoy being creative!

Yep, the dark decor, I would think a lovely matt charcoal grey with a few gold frames, as that beautiful mirror already has would be perfect.

❤ the dark bedroom! Stylish, elegant and masculine!

Yes to the dark decor! Très chique!

The suggestions for a darker themed bedroom are spot on, plenty of shades of dark colors. You seem fond of the red so a dark blue based gray or even a deep navy or plum would look fantastic.

Great Choice Phil .. Couple of suggestions 1. Use a gloss white on the ceiling to the ceiling edge of the architraves this will help bounce light during the day when it's overcast. 2. Paint walls semi gloss 3. Paint the architraves and details in e actly the same colour - but go for high gloss. 4. Make sure the Gray you choose is a Warm Gray, so that it has life in it, or it will feel very depressing, and won't tome well with the rich caramel colour bed accessories. These examples work because they are using the texture of the items as "colour" ... and the fittings, eg, glass sconces, are not tizzy ... have fun ask Micheal Petherick to help you with the styling... he has a good eye.

Those photographs of the dark bedrooms are absolutely beautiful! I would say go for that look .

That room would look fab in black and golds with that beautiful huge gold mirror above the bed. Black walls gold curtains, satin bedding.

I think Lightening understands the game of fetch perfectly. You throw it and YOU fetch it. Lol.😂

Midnight blue Master suite! The room is so large, I'd frame out a beautiful bathroom & closet.

I think the dark would look amazing. I enjoy the dog talking too.

A bold dark masculine colour scheme with sumptuous rich fabrics and less furniture would be spectacular. A deep gunmetal grey would be my first pick.

Lightning is so precious! I love how he ‘talks’ with you, and how he plays like a young pup!

Your husky will take over the channel if you let him !lol You got this Phil !

I love the dark, masculine look of the photos you shared. Especially the first one.

you got this Phil! thanks for the video

Love the dark paint!!! Very masculine, you don’t need a frilly floral room.

I love the dark bedroom too. Wow I am surprised but yes love it

lightening is so vocal it’s amazing, such an expressive boy, he just worships you 🐾🐾❤️ dark colours are the way to go, it’s only paint can be changed in future….go for it, your house

The dark colors are stunning and peaceful. I love all of them.

Yessss it's going to be beautiful. Dark academia!❤ Love your dog. Thanks for sharing his antics with us. Things are going to get easier.

I love ur dog, he is beautiful, smart and such a great boy. He must be a great companion ❤

Your thoughts are backed up by what you considered workable and favorable to your needs so go with them!

Just love it when Lightening " talks" to you!

Love the dark colors, the only downfall will be that imperfections will show on the dark walls much more easily. You’re going to have to be very diligent with your prep work. Good luck!

The pictures you showed are beautiful. Go for it Phil.

I love the idea of the dark and moody bedroom Phil! Your living room looks amazing now that you have painted it in the dark red, even the lounge suite fits in so well whereas when the walls were green it didn’t look right! Trust your instincts as it’s your bedroom and your home so do what makes you happy! 😊

The dark color drenched room would be lovely. The room is so large it would make it feel more cozy.

Oh I love the idea of a dark bedroom and dressing room. Brilliant on opening up the doorway again. And yes there are way too many wardrobe in there! Even for this woman! lol Make it simple and non cluttered.

The dark and moody, also requires new, contemporary furniture. If that bed is staying then just make everything blue. Or navy, white and gold with the large mirror would also be lovely.

Dark, well designed, modern, masculine is very nice. It's not dated,feminine. Nice change. More international design.

I could watch your dog play and talk all day. I LOVE the 'moody maximalism' look!

The change is always good for the mind and body. Good luck in everything. BTW you look well.. GBU

Definitely love the dark moody look especially that you are the man of that room. It would feel more relaxing for you and reflect your ideas for your home.👍❤️❤️

I love the drama that you create with dark colors like you've shown. My only thought is age appropriate color. Forgive me, I don't remember the age of the Chateau but what typically works well naturally is choosing a color from a palette they would have had at the time it was originally decorated. Whether it's a Navy or Deep Green or another color - then the features you like about the room most: the high ceilings, big windows with view, and that amazing mirror over gorgeous fireplace will stand out extra well. If you've the means I think you should just go for it Phil! Make it a space you love - dressing room & en suite as well. PS - not to embarrass Lightning too much but my cat plays fetch better than he does 🤫🤭....he looked so ecstatic, good puppy! 🥰

The yellow sitting room is so beautiful ❤

In the paint stores in the US we have paint cards where it goes from very light to dark. Find a one you like that goes from light to dark. For the bathroom go the light end of the card so it keeps the room a little brighter and easier to see. For the bedroom go the really dark color. Dressing room pick a color in the middle. As a bonus grab several of the paint cards for the colors you pick. Then you can take those with you when you go to pick out things like towels, bedding etc. Lay the card on the item and decide do you like the combination. I think you should go with a really dark green color for the bedroom to.

The dark colours would be lovely! Go for it!

Dark green room with bottom panelling a light cream like what they did on Chateau Trois Cloches. It looks so classy.

Since the 60s I have loved dark, spooky chateaux.

I love the dark colors. I would have never thought of it which is exactly why I have a boring, kitschy home. Thank goodness someone is an interior designer helping with suggestions for you.

Love the dark moody bedroom quite masculine but luxurious for anyone.

The sample photos of dark decor are stunning and classy. You have a marvellous home I might add.❤

Love the dark masculine look

I love the dark colors.

The bird song sets off the day beautifully.

That room would be just lovely in dark decor.

Your garden is starting to come to life. It’s great to see.

bedroom colours are rich,masculine, and very sofisticated

The darker colors will be quite the cozy bedroom for you! Absolutely ❤ it, just stunning

Anna and Phillip from How to Renovate a Chateau have a lovely dark green room. I think it could be an example of using dark tones but still having some colour.

Love the colors!!! Man colors! Bachelor , seductive, relaxing, all the same time! Get rid of those ugly creatures so lightening can play!!! Nice seeing ya Phil!

That dark bedroom is stunning...but don't ask anyone else just do your favorite colors

I think the dark colors would be stunning! Charcoal, Navy or even chocolate! Any of them would be beautiful with the gold mirror.❤

Lightening is so darn cute...the conversations you have with him...priceless! Phil I love the 'man look' you've chosen...it's now all yours, so go for what you want friend...can't wait to see more.

I like the suggestion for the Dark Bedroom. Now get samples when you are ready for MATTE or GLOSS. (Paint samples).

Another beautiful day there and the puppy looks like he has loads of fun outside and plenty of room to run around.😊👍

I do like the idea of opening up the wall/ washbasin area…. A caramel tone throughout this bedroom would make it very cozy and warm.

That is really funny, "to get away from just myself or the dog". Good on you Phil, you are onto it. Making it your own. A change be cool. Take your time to choose new decor.

I agree with opening up the doorways, remove all the extra wardrobes to the changing room and only then decide on the decor of the bedroom. Make moodboards with pictures and samples of colours and textures. Then step back and make you decision. Get your friends over. Billy is fantastic with structural stuff and Michael is fantastic on the colour and decorating stuff. Use your friend's talents (it is not abuse). That is why it is so great that we are all different, we compliment each other. You're always fixing mechanical things for Billy - you have your own talents to contribute.

I'm definitely loving the idea of the dark colour scheme.

The dark room is beautiful.

Yes yes yes the dark colours are great and certainly would suit you 😊

I love the dark bedrooms . Very classy. Great idea for the dressing room , would look so much better than that small cupboard without a purpose. Love lightning he is such a wonderful companion to you ❤🎉

LOVE the direction your thinking with the inspiration pics you showed!!

Oooh, I did like those pictures of the dark walls. 👍

Smoldering grays and blues. Would be so masculine and relaxing

Dark turquoise and black might be to your taste. You do you, it's your life😃🇬🇧

love, love, love the dark moody room. It's a classic look that will be good for a very long time

Don’t feel bad, Lightning. K’eyush can’t catch either.😂 I absolutely LOVE the suggested color scheme! That mirror is WOW.

I love the darker colors and seems to better suit your tastes.

OMG, Lighting is hilarious with the game of fetch! Our dog was a miniature Schnauzer and was exactly the same😂😂 My husband, years ago, wanted to paint our living room a deep red! I didn't love the idea, but he's the painter so I agreed! And I LOVED it! The room had a coved ceiling which he painted white. It was stunning! And, even though the room faced north, it never seemed dark❤

Lovely masculine atmosphere with those grey color schemes. It seems to only suit a modern decor. So if you’re abandoning the original chateau vibe then do it. It looks awesome

The dark examples are beautiful.

Love those dark suggestions for the bedroom and go for it on your ideas. It sounds very logical and so organised and would make a spectacular room . How exciting.

I love the dark bedroom! It’s absolutely elegant! Black is my favorite anchor color. Go for it!

Awe Your Fur Baby is gorgeous dear! 🦮🐕🐶🐾