Step inside this beautifully renovated 1960s home in Parañaque! Originally envisioned with a contemporary flair, the house's unique charm took center stage. Join us in this episode as we navigate challenges in preserving distinct features, share DIY projects, and unveil the surprising blend of contemporary and antique elements. The 6-month journey covers structural adjustments, creative solutions, and a glimpse into the 220 square meter space. Discover the joy of homeownership and the environmental benefits of preservation.
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00:00Hello, OG! I'm Paola and this is my husband, JB.
00:04We're here in Parañaque and welcome to our newly renovated 1960s home.
00:09Tara, let's go inside!
00:10Initially envisioning a contemporary look, our perspective shifted when we stayed in the house post-tenant move-out.
00:32Regular visits revealed the charm of its original features, turning the house into our renovation muse, guiding us to design in harmony with its authentic form.
00:45Surprisingly, we chose to keep most of the elements we initially disliked,
00:51including the distinct features like the unconventional cut marble floors, Talavera tiles, wood parquet, and the unique stone texture of the house.
01:03Fortunate in replicating materials like extending balusters in our entryway, we're finding a craftsman where the molding was swift.
01:12However, mimicking textured walls were a bit of a challenge.
01:17Also, replicating terrazzo tiles posed challenges needed to be omitted due to potential timeline impacts.
01:25In total, the renovation spanned six months.
01:29The initial three months involved our contractor focusing on demolition, replacement of ceiling and height adjustments, electrical works, bathroom reconstruction, and retiling for some parts.
01:43Following the contractor, the painters took over.
01:47We moved in immediately after both phases, prompting us to undertake various DIY projects when challenged to find workers.
01:57The lot size is 300 square meters, and the floor size is 220 square meters.
02:04In that 220 are our master's bedroom, walk-in, our personal bathroom, kitchen and dining, living room, and my wife's personal studio, which is used for photography and other artworks.
02:27Contrary to the common belief in sticking to a single theme for the house, my wife dared to blend contemporary and antique elements.
02:37For instance, our round dining table is paired with contemporary chairs, and our low-profile beige scalloped couch compliments the unconventional cut of antique marble flooring and the presence of a chestnut piano.
02:54We're incredibly thankful to have our own home, a privilege in today's context, and it's exactly the home we envision.
03:09We patiently waited for years as it was occupied by tenants, renting elsewhere or staying with our parents.
03:17During our rental period, we often wished to enhance and beautify the space, but out of respect for our landlord, we refrained.
03:27The freedom to modify at any time now brings us immense joy.
03:33There wasn't really a struggle, but more work with outsourcing of workers when the contractor was done.
03:41It had become a blessing, actually, because we were able to learn a lot of construction skills, but everything else was just hard work and not a struggle.
03:52Our initial plan was a contemporary style, but the more time we spent in the house, the more we appreciated its original charm, as mentioned.
04:14Surprisingly, despite enduring various natural calamities, including earthquakes, there are no visible cracks.
04:23The allure of this house extends beyond its physical beauty.
04:28It resonates in its structure and quality.
04:32Even our contractor was impressed.
04:35There were even instances when the drill turned red due to the exceptional strength of the concrete during drilling.
04:44From the mindset of wanting a contemporary house, time made us realize which ones to keep and the ones to change.
04:54The parts that we decided to retain last minute naturally became beautiful to us and served as our basis to enhance it more.
05:03Mirroring our successful approach, like what my wife always says, even if we could rewind time, we'd stick with a well-preserved home.
05:12There are ways to modify and enhance its beauty.
05:16Perhaps we were just lucky that the layouts were feasible.
05:20It's more convenient, especially for your first house already to be standing, without having to worry about every step, unlike building from the ground up.
05:30She even mentioned that she thinks she could not sleep at night with all the worries attached to that.
05:38Importantly, by preserving, we contribute to conserving natural resources for others to use.
05:56So that's it for our house tour.
05:58I hope you learned something and got inspired from our renovation.
06:03Thanks for watching. Bye!