Empire Suite Makeover! Gallery Wall, Antique Lighting & Luxe Fabrics Install in French Chateau 🏰 💖

It's the final stages of the Empire Suite renovation in our French chateau! We install a gallery wall of antique etchings, custom-sewn curtains & bed hangings, restore antique lamps & more! 🌟 Head to https://squarespace.com/chateaulove to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CHATEAULOVE Welcome back to the chateau! In this special episode, we’re putting the finishing touches on the long-awaited Empire Room—our most ambitious and elegant restoration yet. From breathtaking 19th-century angel etchings to the rich history of Empire-style decor, this room has truly been a labor of love. 🎨 Inspired by these rare etchings of Claudius Jaquand, this space blends masculine tones, classical French elements, and carefully curated antique treasures. There’s laughter, mishaps (yes, a 200-year-old clock disaster 😢), triumphs, and even some light electrical drama… all in a day's renovation! Chateau-esque bed hangings and curtains in a surprising colour add some serious drama. And what about those rugs? What’s your favorite detail in the Empire Room? Would you go bold with like this too? Let us know in the comments! 🖼️ You’ll also get to see how we create a gallery wall! The full collection will soon available on the Chateau Love website – these rare prints can be yours! And, if you love Simon's angel photograph as I do, it's already available in a multitude of sizes. SHOP Art, Gifts, Original Photographs, Bags, and Antique & Vintage Jewelry: www.chateau-love.com For more chateau renovation videos, check out our renovation playlist: https://youtu.be/VoD5KkwzHNA?si=xCuWVaXoxIOWUbKC ✨ Highlights in This Episode: 00:25 - The Empire Room: Final Touches Begin 02:04 - The Artist Behind the Inspiration: Claudius Jaquand 04:18 - Angel Etchings Explained 07:35 - Why We Chose a Monochrome Palette 10:12 - How You Can Own the Art (Gallery Wall Announcement) 12:40 - Framing Tips & Sizing Advice 14:10 - Unboxing & Framing Simon’s Favorite Print 16:05 - The Antique Clock Disaster 18:55 - Fabulous Touches with Topiaries & Gold Curtains 21:30 - Hanging the Gallery Wall 24:50 - Empire Mirror & Vintage Lamps Restoration 29:00 - Rewiring, Lamp Mishaps & Design Details 33:42 - Silk Bed Hangings Finishing Touches with Chandelier Bits 35:10 - The Final Walkthrough + What's Next 🔔 Subscribe for more: Love French chateaux, vintage finds, and real renovation journeys? Subscribe and turn on notifications to follow every room reveal, treasure hunt, and DIY adventure. #ChateauRenovation #EmpireStyleDecor #FrenchChateau #InteriorDesign #GalleryWall #AntiqueDecor #DIYHomeDecor #HistoricRestoration #ChateauLove #AngelPrints #chateaudiy #chateaulife #oldhouserenovation #empirestyle #gallerywall ABOUT US: Bonjour! I’m Vivienne, an artist, designer, antique & vintage jewelry dealer, and also the châtelaine of a small 19th century neo-Renaissance castle in the Loire Valley of France, which I share with my delightful husband, Simon, our daughter, and —whenever possible— lovely friends and family. This is not our first chateau! 25 years ago, we bought a much larger castle nearby, which we loved with all our hearts. However, after 2 decades, many happy memories, countless renovations, and several small fortunes later, we made the very difficult, empty-nesting decision to downsize. With great luck and perseverance, we found our current petit château, which we are now decorating and updating with love, humour, comfort, and —of course— antiques and art! We adore France and its many unique facets: its people, culture, landscapes, wine, food, art, and history. We also love being surrounded by châteaux, both public and private, which we can explore together! After 20 years here, we have learned many things about living in France, renovating châteaux, and appreciating the extraordinary riches surrounding us. We originally decided to make these videos as a way to share our lives with our loved ones worldwide during the pandemic lockdowns. However, we soon realised that many others are at home alone, and it is our privilege to open our home to you, our new friends. We hope you will join us on our adventures in this exceptional location, and we look forward to sharing a little Château Love! SHOP Art, Gifts, Original Photographs, Bags, and Antique & Vintage Jewelry: www.chateau-love.com @Chateau Love Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chateauloveofficial/ Facebook: Chateau Love MUSIC: (sister) Ashley Locheed - "La Vie En Rose" ashleylocheed.com https://www.amazon.com/Love-Chris-Rottmayer-Ashley-Locheed/dp/B08G1ZHNQY/ref=tmm_msc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= www.epidemicsound.com www.artlist.io