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CONTENTS
58
Workbench Flea Market Finds 34
10 SPOONING IN THE KITCHEN 22 TIPPING THE SCALE
Upcycle wooden spoons into art with this fun Step up your vintage collection game with
DIY project. antique scales.
12 DIY OPEN SHELVES Essentials

Add classic farmhouse style to your home with 24 PREP AND PLAN
these open shelves you can make yourself. How to plan for your kitchen and bath renovation
Made In America Style

14 REAL RECLAIMED WOOD 30 PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
This Tennessee-based wood company is saving Three bathrooms in a Denver home look to the
American wood—one old barn at a time. past to design for the future.
Farmhouse Favorites 32 BATHING IN STYLE

16 KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES 101 A new bathroom in Georgia becomes a vintage-
Learn why you need to incorporate inspired haven.
backsplashes in your farmhouse kitchen.
34 KITCHEN BLEND
Barn Finds A 1950s home in Alexandria, Virginia, gets
18 KITCHEN SAVVY an updated kitchen with both cottage and
Add touches of farmhouse style to your kitchen farmhouse styles.
with these fun finds.
38 DYNAMIC DUO
20 RUB AND SCRUB A Los Angeles home gets a kitchen and bathroom
Make your bathroom more luxurious and stylish makeover worthy of farmhouse style.
with these farmhouse bathroom accents.
46 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM COHESION
Modern and rustic design creates a classic
farmhouse kitchen and bath combo in this
Indianapolis home.
46
CONTENTS Do It Yourself
18 Projects
WOODEN SPOON ART 10
OPEN SHELVES 12
FAUX SHIPLAP 65
PAINTED CONCRETE FLOOR 70
CHALKBOARD SIGN 93
CLAY STAR HANGING 120
SISAL DRINK COOLER 120
NAUTICAL NAPKINS 121
REMOVE A DOOR 124
52
52 BACK TO THE ROOTS

This turn-of-the-century New York home,
32
renovated multiple times over the years,
has now returned to its original historic
country style.
58 FIXER UPPER MAGIC

Knowledge and a little elbow grease turned
an abandoned home in South Carolina into a
farmhouse haven.
72 SOUTHERN ELEGANCE
An eclectic style and classic farmhouse
palette brings quintessential Southern charm
to this heritage property in Georgia.
84 CALIFORNIA LIVIN’
Custom sign art and other farmhouse
décor add homegrown details to this home
in California.
98 WOOD WONDERS
This Florida farmhouse shows off its
rustic style through wood paneling and
84 Extra
6 EDITOR’S LETTER
architectural details.
8 ALMANAC
Project House 126 PERSONALITY PROFILE
112 FARM COTTAGE FUSION 128 SOURCES
See our design must-haves for the farmhouse 130 ROUND UP
we’re building in New England.
On the Cover
Farm to Table Photography by Rebecca Lehde
118 SUMMER SOIRÉE Design by Elena Oh
This summer, host a simple lunch party you Kitchens and Baths…16, 18,
can enjoy outdoors. 20, 24, 30, 32, 34, 38, 46
75+ Ideas for Summer Styl-
Bookshelf ing…22, 34, 52, 58, 72, 84, 118
122 STARTING FROM SCRATCH DIY Your Way to Your Dream
Learn how to make your home unique by Home…see above
deconstructing as part of your renovations. Fresh Vintage Style…10, 22,
24, 32, 52, 58, 122
JUNE/JULY 2019
Hearth
Home
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DESIGN
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ALMANAC
Get ready for summer with these seasonal activities and DIYs.
BY V I C TO R I A VA N V L E A R
1. Buy Mom, Dad and other honorees
PHOTO BY ISTOCK
6 Ways to Deep
Clean Your Kitchen
tickets to their favorite event, whether
that’s a football game, symphony concert
or a musical.
2. Treat them to a homemade picnic,

complete with a bouquet of flowers or a
game of frisbee golf—and of course, a lunch
they don’t have to prepare themselves.
3. Take young children out for breakfast

and to play in the park so Mom, Dad or
other special people get the morning
to themselves.
5 Activity 4. Join them in their pet activity,
Gifts for whether that’s yoga, line dancing,
gardening or golfing.
Mother’s 5. Give your time. Either take over their
Day and usual chores for a week, or give them one of
your afternoons to help them work on the
Father’s Day car or declutter a closet.
DIY
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PHOTOGRAPH BY BRET GUM
Lavender
Bath Salts
Dust corners of the ceiling and vacuum cobwebs;
dust above cabinets and along open shelves.
Wipe down all surfaces, including walls, backsplash,

cabinet doors and appliance fronts.
Garbage Disposal: Pour down baking soda and

Enjoy your luxurious farmhouse bathroom with a
lemon juice; let it sit for 15 minutes; then turn on the soak in these bath salts.
faucet and run the disposal.
Fill a Mason jar or another container with equal parts Epsom salt and
Oven: Turn on the oven self-cleaner; take off and Himalayan sea salt or Kosher salt. Add 2 tablespoons dried lavender and
wash knobs and burners; take out and soak racks; 10 to 12 drops lavender essential oil. Optionally add purple food dye if
mix a paste of baking soda and water to smear on the desired. Mix together and enjoy.
inside walls; then scrub it off.
Refrigerator: Take everything out; wash drawers,
Did you
Mother’s Day started as an organic grassroots
shelves and inside walls.
movement to unite the mothers of soldiers who
Dishwasher: Add vinegar and run the dishwasher
empty of dishes; clean out the food trap in the bottom. know? had fought on opposite sides of the Civil War.
It became an official U.S. holiday in 1905, and
Father’s Day followed soon after in 1908.
Important Dates: Mother’s Day: May 12; Memorial Day: May 27; Father’s Day: June 16; Summer Solstice: June 21

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• WORKBENCH •
SPOONING
IN THE
Upcycle wooden spoons into
art with this fun DIY project.
P RO J E C T A N D P H OTO G R A P HY BY S A R A H D O R S E Y
Kitchen
Y
ou can have the
greatest kitchen
foundation in the
world, but without
personal touches,
the space could still look cold and
unfeeling. Try adding little bits of
art, like this wooden spoon display,
to make your kitchen come alive.
Author Sarah Dorsey has created
a treasure trove of DIY projects in
her new book, Big Style in Small
Spaces: Easy DIY Projects to Add
Designer Details to Your Apartment,
Condo or Urban Home, for décor
touches you can add to every
space in your home.
TIME FRAME:
2 TO 4 HOURS
W O R K S PA C E :
SMALL
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Shadow box frame (6" x 14" [15
x 35-cm] shadow box shown;
these spoons measured 12"
[30 cm] long)
• Backing material (wood veneer
shown; most paper or wood
varieties will work well)
• Pen or pencil
• 18" (45-cm) metal ruler with
cork back
• Self-healing cutting mat

1 2 3
4 5 6
• X-Acto knife with #11 blades WHAT YOU’LL DO: glue to bond—use a belt sander or
• Wooden spoons (3 shown) 1. Remove the backing from the orbital sander to flatten a section of the
• Easy-release tape (such as painter’s tape) shadow box frame. Lay the backing spoons’ backs to provide a surface that
• Belt or orbital sander (optional; if needed to material over the shadow box frame, can adhere evenly to the backing.)
flatten the back of the spoons) and trace the outline with a pen
• Wood glue or pencil. 4. Apply an even coat of wood glue
along the back of each spoon on all
2. Using the ruler, self-healing cutting parts that will touch the backing.
mat and X-Acto knife, line up your ruler
and cut out the lines created in step 1 5. Line up the spoons on the marks
for the backing. created in step 3. Keep them firmly in
place until the glue starts to hold. If
3. Arrange the wooden spoons needed, place a few heavy books on top
according to your desired spacing and to hold the spoons in place while the
orientation on the backing. Using the glue dries. Remove the painter’s tape
ruler, mark the center of each point used to mark the spoons’ placement.
with a small piece of removable tape.
(Tip: If your spoons aren’t relatively 6. Once the glue has fully cured, insert
Big Style in Small Spaces: Easy DIY Projects to flat—you will want a ½- to 1-inch the backing into the shadow box frame.
Add to Your Apartment, Condo or Urban Home by [13-mm to 2.5-cm] flat surface for the
Sarah Dorsey, published by Page Street Publishing,
©2019; pagestreetpublishing.com.
JUNE/JULY 2019 • 11
• WORKBENCH •
DIY
OPEN
Add classic farmhouse style to your
home with these open shelves you
can make yourself.
Shelves
P H OTO G R A P H Y A N D P R O J E C T B Y R H I A N N O N L AW S O N
O
pen shelves are
both trendy and
practical, and there
are so many looks
you can achieve
with them. For blogger Rhiannon
Lawson of Rhiannon Lawson Home, the
project is a catch-all solution she and
her family have used in several places
in the kitchen and bathroom. “It’s an
incredibly easy, affordable DIY project
with a big impact, and it’s tons of fun to
decorate and display favorite items,” she
says. Here’s how you can do the same.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Measuring tape
• Stud finder tool
• 2x10-inch pine wood
• Hand or circular saw
• Sandpaper
• Stain of choice (used here: Minwax
Weathered Oak)
• Paintbrush
• L brackets
• Black matte spray paint
• Pencil
• Level tool
• Drill
• Dry wall anchors (optional)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
1. First, measure the area where you
4. Spray paint the L brackets and
screws with black matte spray paint.
“It’s an incredibly
want the shelves. Use the stud finder
to determine if you can secure the L
brackets directly into the studs. If the
Alternatively, you can buy L brackets
in the color of your choice if you want
to spend a bit more. “This was strictly a
easy, affordable DIY
area doesn’t have studs, you’ll need to
get dry wall anchors to secure the
money-saving tactic,” Rhiannon says.
“You can find them already finished project with a big
shelves instead of regular nails.
2. Cut the wood to the length of your

black, but they cost much more.”
5. Position the top of the L brackets onto

impact, and it’s tons
desired shelves.
3. To prep the wood, sand it lightly; then

the bottom of the shelves, and drill in
place. Then position the shelf on the
wall and mark with a pencil. “Always be
of fun to decorate and
display favorite
wipe it down. Paint on a coat of stain. sure to check with a level and, if possible,
Depending on the finished look you screw your L brackets into studs,”
want, you can either sand again and Rhiannon says. Then drill either the
paint more coats, or leave as is. “I’m often screws or the dry wall anchors (followed
items.“
asked if we sand and add a clear coat, by the screws) to secure the shelves.
but we do neither,” Rhiannon says. “They
clean and wipe well, and I was worried
about it looking ‘shiny’ or too polished.”
REAL RECLAIMED
WOOD
This Tennessee-based wood
company is saving American
wood—one old barn at a time.
P H O T O G R A P H Y C O U R T E S Y O F V I N TA G E T I M B E R S
When it comes to wood accents, you can never

have enough. Vintage Timbers, Inc. thinks so too. In
2013, three firefighter/paramedics came together
to reclaim old wood and create new wood
products that provide beautiful and sustainable
home accents. “We began by salvaging old barns
and houses, which eventually led to producing “We’ve
products from our wood,” says Jamie Shaffer,
president of Vintage Timbers. taken our passion from
The company produces a wide range of
products, from custom flooring, beams and small town USA, and
furniture to sets of wallboard paneling, which are
also available through Home Depot. “Our projects been able to share it
with all of America.”
range from one accent wall to entire houses,”
Jamie says. “We focus on creating high-quality
reclaimed accents that always become the focal
points of the room.”
Besides the quality, it’s the farmhouse
community that has made Vintage Timbers
possible. “When we first started, the reclaimed and
rustic movement was really becoming popular,”
Jamie says. “Everyone knew [about reclaimed
wood], but most didn’t know where they could
get it. We have worked hard to make reclaimed
wood products available and affordable to
everyone, regardless of location.”
Sharing the passion of wood accents with
homeowners around the country has made the
business personally rewarding. “Nothing has been
more gratifying than the pictures we receive
from customers all around the country, showing
our products and how they have changed their
houses and truly impacted their lives,” Jamie says.
“We’ve taken our passion from small town USA,
and been able to share it with all of America.”
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• FARMHOUSE FAVORITES •
KITCHEN
BACKSPLASHES
101 Learn why you need to incorporate
backsplashes into your
farmhouse kitchen. BY W I L L L E V I N
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAIMEE ITAGAKI; DESIGN BY LINDYE GALLOWAY
SELECTING
THE RIGHT
BACKSPLASH
4 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING
YOUR BACKSPLASH.
BUDGET.
Consider budget first, because all the other elements
of the backsplash will depend on this. Measure
the square footage of your backsplash area, and
determine how much you want to spend per square
foot. The average cost for a professionally installed
backsplash is $25–$35 per square foot; you can
bring the cost down to as low as $10 per square foot
if you install it yourself.
HEIGHT.
The height of your kitchen backsplash is up to you.
You can end it where the base of the cabinet begins,
The backsplash will help set the tone for your or extend it all the way to the ceiling, especially if
kitchen, like this simple and sophisticated you have open shelving. If you’re looking to save
marble subway tile. money, opt for a backsplash that extends just high
enough to protect your walls.
MATERIAL.
Most backsplashes are made of tile. Ceramic and
porcelain tile are the most popular, as they offer the
most variety in color, pattern and cost. However,
you can use many other materials too, such as brick,
wood or metal. Just keep in mind the durability of
the material and how easy it will be to clean.
A BACKSPLASH IS A CRITICAL ASPECT OF THE KITCHEN. It’s STYLE.

the material that typically extends from the countertop to When designing your backsplash, ask yourself if
the bottom of the upper cabinets, or sometimes all the way you want the backsplash to blend with the rest of
your kitchen or contrast with it and become a focal
to the ceiling. It helps protect the wall from water, grease and
point. Adding a backsplash made of wood can be
other splatters when you’re washing dishes and cooking. Aside the perfect complement to a kitchen that features
from practicality, a backsplash is an excellent way to add extra wooden floors and can give your kitchen a rustic
look. If you want to spice up a neutral kitchen,
farmhouse flair to your space.
add a backsplash that features a colorful, eye-
catching design.
Pacific Classic cement tile, Cherokee brick, price upon Spanish Colonial cement tile,
$6.40 per tile. (800) 704-2701 request. (800) 277-2745 or $6.30 per tile. (213) 788-4238 or
or cementtileshop.com. cherokeebrick.com. granadatile.com.
• BARN FINDS •
Kitchen BY V I C TO R I A VA N V L E A R
Sav v y
2
Add touches of
farmhouse style to
your kitchen with
these fun finds.
1. Set of 4 stackable mugs with farm animals, $36.

(888) 682-4402 or marmalademercantile.com. 5
2. Pewter pig salt and pepper shakers, $110.
Visit maudewoods.com.
3. Lowell 3-light pendant in black, inquire for pricing.
(800) 277-0979 or goldenlighting.com.
4. Copper measuring spoon set, $28. Visit
accompanyus.com.
5. Handcrafted sunflower trivets, $15. (888) 365-0056 or
uncommongoods.com.
6. Wild & Wolf 746 phone, $60. (800) 282-2200 or
urbanoutfitters.com.

6
7. Lemon basil oven mitt, inquire for pricing.

(800) 708-6950 or micheldesignworks.com.
8. Crystal cabinet knob, inquire for pricing.
9
(800) 566-1986 or baldwinhardware.com.
9. Edison tall single-hole brass bathroom faucet, $299.
(866) 855-2284 or signaturehardware.com.
• BARN FINDS •
Rub and
Scrub
Make your
bathroom more
luxurious and
stylish with these
farmhouse touches.
1
1. Belding vitreous china round vessel sink,

$107.10. (833) 482-6828 or magnushomeproducts.com.
2. Datca Turkish hand/kitchen towel, $18.
Visit oliveandlinen.com.
3. Rustic bathroom décor Soak sign, $39.50.
4 Visit etsy.com/shop/WoodstockRustic.
4. Thompson Traders Beaker Verde vessel sink,
$791.21. (800) 638-8875 or fergusonshowrooms.com.
5. Freestanding telephone tub faucet,
$799. (855) 758-7040 or signaturehardware.com.

5
6. Funny restroom sign, $15.78. Visit

etsy.com/shop/DABADesign.
7. Teak ladder, $199.95. (800) 967-6696
or crateandbarrel.com.
8. Baja cotton bath towel, $50.
(800) 223-7440 or lordandtaylor.com.
9. Handcrafted farmhouse full length
mirror, $214.99. (844) 212-8778 or
wayfair.com.
9
• flea Market finds •
Scale
Tipping the
M
y dad collected vintage scales for
years. His collection consisted of
nearly 100 scales. I bought my first
scale on a flea-market trip with
my father at the Rose Bowl Flea
Market in Los Angeles. He spent the entire day showing
me the different scales, helping me understand their
Step up your vintage collection value and identifying the importance of the weights that
game with antique scales. come with a scale.
Vintage scales come in every shape and size and are
BY L E S L I E S A E TA often made out of metal and ceramic. My dad had scales
P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y V I C TO R I A VA N V L E A R that weighed eggs, coins, postage, gold, medicine, meat
and butter, to name a few.
It was on that same flea-market
shopping day with my dad that I saw
my first Dayton scale. The significance
was huge, because I was born in
Dayton, Ohio. A few years later, my
parents surprised me on my birthday
with a gorgeous Dayton scale. My
father said it took him a few years to
find just the right one.
When my parents downsized their
home a few years ago, my dad asked
each of his five children to pick out
some of his scales. I always loved the
brass scale with the candle that was
in their entry room. It now sits in our
entry room too.
Vintage scales can be found for
a few dollars or up to hundreds of
dollars. I always suggest you collect
what you love. Don’t get caught up
in the expensive brands, but find out
what the scale was used for and start
collecting what you like. Vintage scales
are so unique and different, and I
love that each and every one of them
reminds me of my dad.

INSIDER’S
GUIDE
AVAILABILITY: Readily available
BEST PLACES TO SCORE: Flea markets, antiques

shops, estate sales
AVERAGE PRICE RANGE: $5–$500, depending

on the brand, condition, quality and seller
Vi n t a ge scales
are so unique and different, and I
Leslie Saeta is a wife, mother and the
blogger behind My 100 Year Old Home.
She frequents the flea markets and
antiques shops in Los Angeles county
and uses the pieces for both decoration
love that each and every one of them and practicality in her home.
reminds me of my dad.
• ESSENTIALS •
PREP AND PLAN

How to plan for your kitchen and bath renovation.
R
enovating your home’s kitchen and
bathrooms can give you the highest return
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRET GUM

on investment—not to mention that these
are key areas for bringing in the farmhouse
style you’re dreaming of. Here are the six
essential elements to consider and how to plan for them.
Flooring
If there’s any place where you can get creative
with flooring, it’s the kitchen and bathrooms.
BUDGET SAVER These areas see a lot of mess—whether it’s
Install the flooring yourself. spills of spaghetti sauce or splashes from your
Especially if it’s tile, this is a
doable DIY project that will toddler’s bath time. Because of this, many
help you save on
labor costs.
homes have different flooring in these rooms.
Choose a material that’s easy to clean and
won’t rot or warp. Stay away from wood
and carpet, and opt instead for tile, concrete
or linoleum. If you love the look of wood,
try for a tile that imitates the look without
the possibility of warping or water seeping
through the cracks.
Also, consider your spaces as a whole,
especially the bathrooms. Having the same
flooring in all your bathrooms will provide
cohesion for the whole house, even if you’re
renovating one bathroom at a time.
P lumbing and Fixtures
One of the first questions to ask is whether
you’ll change the location of the plumbing.
Sometimes this is inevitable for the layout
to maximize your square footage. Just be
aware that relocating the plumbing will also
increase the overall cost.
You’ll also want to decide on the location
of your work areas. For example, in the
kitchen, you should have a triangle linking
your main work spaces: the sink, cook top
and refrigerator. For the bathroom, do you
want a single or double vanity? How about
a shower, bathtub or both? (See page 109.)
Once you choose these large pieces,
make sure the fixtures complement your
overall look. As with the flooring, consider
your kitchens and bathrooms together for
items like faucets, sinks and metal finishes
(see page 81).
BUDGET SAVER
Shop thrift stores and flea
markets. An old dresser can
become a bathroom vanity, and
you might even score a vintage
farmhouse sink or freestanding
bathtub to add charm while
also saving money.
Here are a few considerations for
Countertops
10 years, choose a more traditional
your countertops: look that will outlast current trends. If
• PRICE. Determine where this is your forever home, don’t worry
countertops lie on your priority about trends and choose whatever
list. If they’re the most important, you love most.
then allocate a larger portion of your • MAINTENANCE. Some
budget to them. If you have other countertops don’t need much
elements that are higher in priority, maintaining, but others, such as
go with a less expensive material. butcher block, require oiling every
• LOOK. How long will you be in few months. Don’t choose a high-
the home? For less than five years, maintenance option for bathrooms
you can choose a trendy look like that will see a lot of foot traffic. If a
concrete or butcher block that will guest drips water in your powder
help the home sell well. If you’re room and doesn’t wipe it up, that
planning to be in the home for 5 to standing water can cause damage.
BUDGET SAVER
Choose a lookalike material
that costs less. Love marble?
Try laminate that looks similar
instead. Want an option you
can DIY? Go for butcher
block or tile.

Storage • OPEN SHELVING. Use open storage for items that
can be both pretty and practical: Q-tips and cotton balls
inside apothecary jars, or stacks of your grandmother’s
Kitchens and bathrooms need plenty of storage, china. Intersperse these practical items with fun accents
which you should work into your design before you and décor for a personal touch.
start your renovation. There are a few types of storage • COUNTERTOPS. Open spaces can serve as
to incorporate. convenient storage—but consider whether this is the
• CLOSED STORAGE. Employ closed storage for items look you want. If you want a clean and uncluttered look,
you don’t want to display, such as your toaster oven and avoid displaying items on the countertop. This might
mouthwash. Lower kitchen cabinets and inside your mean installing a medicine cabinet to decrease the
bathroom vanity are ideal areas for closed cabinets. If you number of bottles next to your bathroom sink or making
want an open bathroom vanity, consider where you’ll sure you have enough room in your kitchen cabinets for
store the items you don’t want to display. the toaster and coffee maker.
BUDGET SAVER
If your space can’t work harder,
help it work smarter. Instead of
a large remodel to expand the
room’s footprint, declutter the
area to only what you truly need,
and use storage outside the
room for the rest.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAD MELLON
Walls
The main areas where you’ll need wall
coverings are the kitchen backsplash (see
page 16) and bathroom wet areas. Like the
floors, these walls need to resist mess and
water. Many bathrooms have different wall
options for wet areas versus dry areas. For
example, if you love the look of shiplap,
don’t be afraid to install it—just avoid it
inside the shower stall.
Another great option for the walls,
especially in the bathroom, is wainscoting.
Reserve the area above the chair rail
for a decorative treatment like paint or
wallpaper, and below the chair rail for
wood paneling or even tile. Do keep in
mind that in bathrooms, any wood you
have may warp over time due to steam.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BILL MATTHEWS
BUDGET SAVER
As with the flooring, you
can install wall paneling
and backsplashes yourself
to save on labor costs.

Appliances
You will find a wide range of appliances on the market. Before you
start your research, consider these elements.
• SIZE. Measure the space you have for your oven, dishwasher and
refrigerator. This will help you narrow down your options. If you’re
building from scratch, decide on the maximum dimensions you
want in the space.
• FINISH. Knowing the finish you want will also help you narrow
down your choices. If you want your refrigerator to blend with your
white cabinets, choose a white finish. If you want contrast, choose
stainless steel or a colored finish. Keep in mind that stainless steel
is difficult to keep clean, especially if you have little ones with
smudgy fingers.
• RELIABILITY. Research both the appliance companies and
their individual products. What is the company’s warranty? Do
they have reliable service? What do other customers think about
the product, even after several years? More expensive appliances
aren’t necessarily more reliable. In fact, the opposite is often true, BUDGET SAVER
especially for refrigerators. The more computers and motors an Look for deals at a warehouse
outlet or wait for annual sales. We
appliance has, the more components are available to break. strongly advise against buying
used appliances from individuals
on sources like Craigslist, which
don’t provide warranties and can
leave you with broken items.
PAST, PRESENT,
FUTURE
Three bathrooms in a Denver
home look to the past to design
for the future. BY V I C TO R I A VA N V L E A R
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUSIE BRENNER
ow do you create a design that’s both
H timeless and fresh? This was the challenge

designer Devon Tobin of Inside Stories
faced when renovating three bathrooms
in this 1930s Denver home. With lots of
design skills and a little farmhouse magic, she was able to
achieve the perfect balance.
STYLE BASICS
Because this is a historic home, the homeowners wanted
to respect the structure’s heritage in the new bathroom
designs. “The client wanted to honor the architecture of
the home but make it feel fresh and light and updated,”
Devon says. She did this with the flooring, wall treatments
and hardware finishes. “The finishes are timeless, and we
infused unexpected flair with the shiplap and tile, and the
direction of installing the tile,” Devon says. The shiplap gives
that classic farmhouse feel, while the patterned and
herringbone tiles provide interest. “What catches people’s
eyes is the urban farm shiplap with the bohemian Moroc-
can tile,” Devon says.
DESIGNING FOR TIME

When it comes to her designs, Devon aims for that sweet
spot of timeless and fresh. “The length of the design spans
about 10 to15 years. It doesn’t matter if it’s timeless; clients’
tastes change,” Devon says. “So even if they’ll be in the
house a long time, I tell them they’ll probably want to redo
the space in another 20 years.” With that timeline in mind,
the ideal blend contains some classic elements, such as
the custom Shaker cabinetry, faucets and bath/shower
combos, and new, unexpected items such as the shiplap,
patterned tile and color scheme. “You want to make sure
the design isn’t so trendy that in 3 to 5 years, you’re ‘over’
the tile or hardware,” she says. “You want to be ‘over’ the wall
color or soft goods first.” This bathroom nook is the perfect place for a splash of color. “I like taking spaces
that aren’t oversized and making them as impactful as possible,” Devon says.

INSIDER
SCOOP
LOCATION: Denver, Colorado
COST: $150,000 (three bathrooms)
ITEM TO SPLURGE: Tiles and custom

cabinetry
ITEM TO SAVE: Restoration

Hardware vanity in the shiplap
bathroom. “Anytime you can do
a ready-made vanity, you can
save because it’s three different
elements in one cabinet,”
Devon says.
“The finishes are timeless,

and we infused unexpected
flair with
the shiplap and tile. ”
above: This bathroom

may be small,
but the design is
mighty. Between the
patterned floor tiles,
farmhouse shiplap and
botanical wall art, the
bathroom strikes just
the right balance.
right: In the master
bathroom, a double
vanity, large mirror
and bath/shower
combo make the most
of the space. “It has
timelessness, but we
gave it a punch of
panache,” Devon says.
BATHING
IN STYLE
A new bathroom in Georgia becomes a vintage-inspired haven.
BY W I L L L E V I N
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y I R A N WAT S O N
hen you’re building your own home from traveler and collects vintage items, so her lifestyle laid the
W scratch, you can go any direction—including

building a vintage-style luxury bathroom. In
this White, Georgia, home, the team at Scott
Homes Inc. worked to give this homeowner a bathroom that’s
groundwork for the bathroom.
In keeping with the vintage style, the bathtub has a retro
look due to its antique nickel finish. The tile floor was inspired
by a Mexican restaurant the homeowner visited on one of her
truly one of a kind. adventures. Antique swan doors separate the water closet from
the rest of the bathroom and feature wood from an antiques
EXECUTING A PLAN retailer in Alabama. Mixed in with the retro elements is a soap-
The rooms in your home should reflect your personality, and stone countertop atop the vanity. Together with the subway-tile
that was true here. “[The homeowner] wanted a bath that had wainscoting and green walls, the result is a retro yet updated
an old feel while still implementing modern amenities,” says space in which to pamper and get ready each morning.
Monique Vidoli of Scott Homes. The homeowner is an avid SEE SOURCES, PAGE 128.

“Theon topbatofhthetub
black-and-white
encaustic tile floor
sets off the entire
space.”
INSIDER
SCOOP
LOCATION: White, Georgia
COST: $18,000–$22,0000
BEST FEATURE: Bathtub
ITEM TO SPLURGE: Though the

bathtub looks old, it was
actually new and cost $4,500.
ITEM TO SAVE: The vanity uses

reclaimed wood the homeowner
salvaged, which trimmed the
cost by about $300.
Use architectural
salvage as a way to cut
costs and showcase
your rustic style.
opposite: The black-and-white encaustic tile floor is the perfect match for the retro look of the bathtub.
above: The homeowner collected the spindles on the vanity when she was in college. She had no idea
what to do with them until the construction of the bathroom.
Don’t be afraid to mix different
hues from the same color family.
While one shade may have a
uniform look, several will add
depth and dimension.
“Don’t be afraid of
mixing materials or
leaving brick exposed.”
Elena Eskandari
—

KITCHEN
A 1950s home in Alexandria,
Virginia, gets an updated
kitchen with both cottage
and farmhouse styles.
BY A M E L I A C A R RO L L
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y S TA C Y Z A R I N G O L D B E R G
This kitchen perfectly blends

farmhouse and cottage styles. The
brick and tile, as well as the different
lB e n d
shades of blue on the island and table
legs, add a rustic feel.
INSIDER SCOOP
LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia
BEST FEATURE: Live-edge

elm countertop
ITEM TO SPLURGE: The wood

island top was $7,100, but the live
edge really enlivens the space.
ITEM TO SAVE: The decorative

tile is a great accent and cost
only $500.
he best home style is the one that reflects
T you. When designer Elena Eskandari and

project manager Elle Hunter of Case
Design helped renovate this kitchen in
Alexandria, Virginia, they mixed both farm-
Mixing
materials
house and cottage styles for the perfect end result.
The home was built in the 1950s, so they wanted to
keep some of the historic charm while also adding
modern elements.
can
MIXING MATERIALS
give an eclectic yet
Much of the brick wall in the kitchen is the backside
of the original fireplace, and Elena and Elle added new
cohesive look.
brick as well to cover the whole space. The brick wall
also has a section of tile that adds to the farmhouse
charm. “Don’t be afraid of mixing materials or leaving
brick exposed,” says Elena. Mixing materials can give an
eclectic yet cohesive look. The team also extended the
island using table legs instead of more cabinetry. “The
table legs, especially the color blue, really add to the
country look,” says Elena.
ROUGH EDGES
“Distressed islands and cabinets add to the older feel,
and the blue color is very cottagey,” says Elle. Differ-
ent shades of blue adorn the kitchen, from the walls
and island to the table legs. The island countertop is
live-edge English elm, meaning that the natural edge
of the wood is part of the finished look. Elm is a softer
wood, so it will get nicks and scratches over time for
a beautiful patina. “Our client was all right with that,”
says Elle. “She has a young daughter and thought any
scratches or drawings that might end up on the elm
would just add to the memories.”
GET
THE LOOK
2. Butcher block countertops. You can either get a single solid piece of wood as your
countertop or true butcher block, which consists of strips of wood bonded together.
Not all of your countertops have to be butcher block—you could just stick with the island
for convenience.
Get this farm-cottage look in your own 3. Pops of color. You can incorporate color anywhere—from the island and table legs, as
kitchen with these 5 essential elements. Elena and Elle did, to painted cabinetry or even colorful dishes displayed on open shelving.
1. Shaker-style cabinets. This simple 4. Distressed accents. A rustic element, such has a vintage table, chippy painted bar
design has a center recessed panel in the stools or even a countertop with the patina of age, can add to the vintage charm of
cabinet door and is a classic cottage look. your kitchen.
The name comes from the craftsmen of
the Shaker communities in America’s 5. Patterned tiles. These will add both color and texture to the room. Use them as a
colonial days. backsplash or on the floor, alongside other textural elements such as exposed brick or
subway tile.
The slightly distressed island is a great accent,
paired next to the more modern elements
of this kitchen, such as the lighting and
appliances. Light-blue walls go well with the
darker shade of the island, and the subway-tile
backsplash adds a farmhouse touch.
DYNAMIC
Du o
A Los Angeles home gets
a kitchen and bathroom
makeover worthy of
farmhouse style.
BY W I L L L E V I N
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS NOLASCO
Wood beams are a great way
to capture the farmhouse look
and provide contrast, like Home
Front Build did here.

Change up the traditional
look of an island by
placing your barstools
on the end, rather than
along the sides.
INSIDER SCOOP
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California
BEST FEATURE: Vaulted ceiling with

exposed beams
ITEM TO SPLURGE: A Lacanche

range, which can run $2,500–
$10,000
ITEM TO SAVE: 2x4 Douglas Fir

beams for the vaulted ceilings; this
type of wood is inexpensive, while
also flexible and resistant to stress
itchens and bathrooms are two
K spaces that can be tricky to reno-

vate. Matching their functionality
with an aesthetic that fits the rest
of the home is a sign of good design. In this
Los Angeles home, Goli Karimi, Director of
Design at the design build firm Home Front
Build helped renovate a kitchen and two bath-
rooms that needed a complete overhaul.
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK

Before Goli and Home Front Build started
working on the kitchen and bathrooms, the
home had suffered from poorly planned
additions made over time. While the addi-
tions were each functional on their own, as a
whole, they didn’t fit the house. “None of the
additions ever acknowledged that the house
was now a larger home,” says Goli. The result
was a layout that didn’t make sense. “The main
design goal was to reconceive the home with-
out adding more square footage and make
the house function more cohesively.”
The natural wood finish on the oak

cabinets works well with the light-
colored wood flooring and open
space in the kitchen.
The counters feature Sea Pearl quartzite The kitchen is the main hub of the
home, and Goli designed it to feel like
and have a light, subtle veining. The
counters offer the perfect complement
a living space.
to the wood.
THE BATHROOMS
The home originally had just one bathroom
with a Jack and Jill layout. Considering that the
residents are a busy young family with children,
this was not an ideal situation. So Goli convert-
ed the original bathroom into a private master
bathroom and added a second bathroom in
the bedroom wing. “The master bath is now a
true sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation,”
he says. With its inviting blue-and-white color
scheme, there’s a lot to love about this bath-
room. The main attraction, though, is the tub.
“The freestanding tub is the center of attention,
drawing you into the room,” Goli says.
The second bathroom also features a blue-
and-white color scheme, which unites the
two spaces. This bathroom was specifically
designed with kids in mind. “The hand shower
on a bar is a must for a child’s bathroom as it
offers flexibility in shower head height,” says
Goli. The bathroom also features an adjustable
mirror that can be tilted for easier viewing by
smaller children.
The master bathroom features blue-

and-white Moroccan tile with a blue
base that perfectly complements the
white marble tiles.

THE KITCHEN
The kitchen is the main hub of the home, and
Goli designed it to feel like a living space. It is
now part of a great room, which is perfect for
a family with young kids. “Now as parents cook
in the kitchen, they can keep an eye on the
children playing outside, doing homework or
entertaining friends,” says Goli. The remodeled
kitchen was moved from the driveway side
of the home to the central core. This helped
make the kitchen feel more open and inviting.
Besides looking great, freestanding
The neutral color scheme, paired with lots tubs offer the flexibility to go
of windows and wood accents, epitomizes anywhere. This means you can put it
farmhouse style at its best. in an eye-catching spot.
If you have a freestanding bathtub,

you’ll want a waterproof wall
treatment. Try a tile wainscoting
for a functional yet stylish look.
above: An open vanity makes the room feel
larger, but doesn't have hidden storage.
INVESTING IN FUNCTIONALITY
Goli and his team circumvented this with Why you shouldn’t cut costs when it comes to functionality
basket storage.
If you are currently renovating or plan to renovate your home in farmhouse style, it can
be easy to put items such as appliances and plumbing fixtures on the back burner. After
above right: The hand shower is great for kids, all, when you look at beautiful homes, your eyes are probably not drawn to the faucet and
and the built-in tub means they can enjoy refrigerator, but to the color scheme and furniture.
baths whenever they want.
However, don’t make the mistake of thinking these items aren’t important because they’re
not pretty. Instead, look to secure appliances and plumbing fixtures first, especially when
opposite: The second bathroom uses an you’re renovating a kitchen and bathroom. They are the foundation of how your home
eye-catching star-and-cross Moroccan tile functions, and will be used on a daily basis. While cheap appliances and plumbing fixtures
for its flooring. Paired with the gray tile can look the part, they may lack durability and reliability. You don’t have to invest in the
backsplash, it creates a soothing ambience. most expensive items in this category, but instead, do your research to make sure that the
items you choose will last for many years.

“The main design goal was to reconceive the home without
adding more square footage and make the house
function more cohesively. ”

Kitchen AND
Bathroom
Cohesion
A combination of modern
and rustic designs creates
a kitchen and bath area
that exudes comfort in
this Indianapolis home.
BY J I L L I A N C H A PM A N
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH SHIELDS
Many aspects of the kitchen give it a nudge of

modernity, like the countertop’s waterfall edge,
and the square corners rather than beveled.

"With a youwhihave
te kitctohenbe
very cognizant of texture
and creating contrast.”
Whittney chose the Shaker
style cabinetry for its
simplicity. White oak and the
lack of detail keep it from
overwhelming other aspects
of the kitchen.
I
n a suburban neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a home that
endeavors to combine class and comfort by using modern and tra-
ditional designs in a timeless fashion. Designer Whittney Parkinson
used all the tools at her fingertips to accomplish this vision: from
the architecture and accessories to the furniture, appliances and
other design features. Whittney brought her design talents inside the home
to create a farmhouse kitchen and bathrooms that seamlessly complement
one another.
CLASSIC KITCHEN
To create inviting spaces that are both classic and comfortable, Whittney
used timeless materials combined with pieces meant to bring out warmth.
An all-white space can often read as cold and impersonal, but to counteract
this, Whittney used a warmer, off-white wall color.
The shaded kitchen lanterns give off a soft light, adding to the comforting
atmosphere. The kitchen’s large island also helps warm the space with its
neutral color, which is a combination of gray and beige. For a classic touch,
Whittney designed streamlined iron fixtures and brought marble up the
backsplash. Carrying the marble up the wall was a choice that serves the
kitchen well, making the space both unique and timeless.

Use the same element in a different
color to create cohesion between
rooms, as Whittney did with the
glass cabinet doors in the kitchen,
master bathroom and dining
room wet bar.
3 KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
LEARN FROM WHITTNEY ABOUT THE FEATURES THAT WILL HELP CREATE THE ROOM
OF YOUR DREAMS.
left: This mother’s nook was a 1. SYMMETRY. “Symmetry is really important in any design,” Whittney says. This kitchen has a
way to create a small space charming view of a horse pasture, and for Whittney it was important that every piece in the kitchen
for a mother to get away from be symmetrical to line up with the local view. For example, the stove range and the kitchen sink are
the mess, hustle and bustle centered, and the hanging lamps and wooden ceiling beams help balance their position in the room.
of the rest of the house. 2. TEXTURE. “With a white kitchen, you have to be very cognizant of texture and creating contrast,”
Although it’s a hideaway, Whittney says. To add texture, she focused on using the ceiling as a fifth wall with a tongue-and-
Whittney wanted to make groove ceiling panel and stained wooden beams.
sure it was still an attractive
3. DEPTH AND CONTRAST. One of Whittney’s favorite ways to create a sense of depth is by mixing
area that held the aesthetic of metals. “We always mix metals,” she says. “It’s a great way to add depth and a sense of eclecticness.”
the rest of the home. With its The light fixtures, for example, were made with a mix of metals. In a mostly white space, it’s also
simple rustic stool and limited important to have contrasting pieces to keep the space from seeming cold and impersonal. Whittney
décor, this nook fits right in. chose an island that has tones of gray and beige and countertops that are a darker hue.
BATHROOM BASICS
When it came to the kitchen and bath spaces,
Whittney explains, “It was really important to me
that it age well.” While the rooms have undeniable
modern aspects, there are also details and archi-
tectural aspects that will age well over time and
aren’t driven by trends. For example, the honed
marble in the bathroom as well as the marble
in the shower give the space a classic bottom: Even this wet bar in
appearance. “Marble is a material that will age the dining room ties to the
kitchen and bathroom elements.
very well and is a crowd pleaser,” Whittney says.
Whittney used darker colors for
The bathroom vanity was inspired by a vintage
a moodier atmosphere, but with
hutch and brings a touch of rustic comfort to the same hutch-inspired glass
the room. The warmth of the hutch balances the doors as the kitchen cabinets.
cold that comes with marble. The combination of
classic materials and accessories, designed with right: In the master bathroom, the
same marble and white cabinet
warmth in mind, creates a classic and comfort-
elements tie this space to the
able farmhouse bath. Whittney’s ability to draw
kitchen. Yet Whittney also added
on traditional architecture, while adding warm unique aspects to the bathroom,
and streamlined accessories, results in a space such as the rustic finish on the
that exudes both comfort and class. bathroom cabinets.

"M arble
is a material that
will age very well
and is a crowd
pleaser.”
The modern light fixture and

streamlined style in the bathroom
combine with a rustic wooden stool
and ladder to create a space that’s
both simple and comfortable. This
atmosphere is perfect for a long
relaxing soak.
BACK
TO
THE
Roo t s
This turn-of-the-century New
York home has been renovated
multiple times over the years, but
has now returned to its original
historic country style.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANCIS DZIKOWSKI
opposite: Everything in Gary's home looks as if it could have come

from the early 1900s, from the architecture and paint colors to
the kitchen table and chairs.
ometimes the best way to move forward is
S actually to backtrack. This 2,200-square-foot

home in Park Hill, New York, was built in 1906,
and has gone through many different stylistic
changes. The current owner, Gary Brewer, is
an architect at Robert A. M. Stern Architects, so he had the
skills and experience to see the home’s historic potential
when he bought it. He wanted to bring the home back to
its historic roots, and he was able to emphasize the historic
architecture in this new renovation.

KITCHEN BASICS COLOR CODE
When Gary bought the home, the kitchen had dark cabinetry Even Gary’s choice of colors works to the freshen the look of
and orange-and-brown wallpaper. He put in white cabinets as the rooms. “There’s a fair amount of color in each room, so they
well as new doors and wainscoting. He also added an island. work together nicely,” he says. “I used the colors to highlight the
“I was trying to make everything that I added look like it was interior architecture of each room.” Gary kept the colors similar, so
historic,” he says. The new cabinets are Shaker style, which is a each room would fit with the next. You can see yellow and green
farmhouse staple and was common for turn-of-the-century throughout the home, especially in the kitchen, bedroom and
homes. He even replaced the windows to be appropriate to the porch. He also curated the décor so the flow works well. “When
era. Now every aspect of the home, from the architecture to the you go from room to room,” he says, “all the pieces and art
interior furnishings, works well. work together.”
Gary added an island to the kitchen and made sure all the
cabinetry was accurate for a house from this time period.
“ There’s a fair amount of color in each room,

so they work together nicely. I used the colors to highlight
the interior architecture of each room.”
The details on the glass
cabinet doors add to the look
of an early-1900s home.
Use color to place emphasis on
architectural details, such
as trim and wainscoting.
left: The abundance of color livens up the home and brightens the
space. Two different shades of yellow here emphasize the wainscoting.
below: Green adorns the bedroom, emphasizing the historic doors as

well as the window frame.
opposite: The colors of the interior are brought out onto the porch as
well, so there’s continuity throughout the entire home.

HOW TO COMPLEMENT
ARCHITECTURE WITH DÉCOR
Architecture and décor can, and should, work together. See how Gary Brewer, an architect and a homeowner,
uses décor to emphasize the architecture.
Focus on architecture first. For Gary, Add contrast. “The best rooms are those
decorating is secondary to highlighting the that have a lot of architectural detail, such
architecture. Make sure you draw the eye as window casings and trim,” Gary says.
toward architectural details such as exposed When renovating his home, he made sure
ceiling beams, window trim, wainscoting, to accentuate these details. Part of this was
and wall siding by not blocking them with using colors. The window and door frames in
furniture or window coverings. Of course, the kitchen really stand out because they are
an architectural emphasis doesn’t mean you painted green while the casings are white.
can’t decorate well—Gary still took great care
in the furnishings he chose.
FIXER UPPER
Magic
Knowledge and a little elbow
grease turned an abandoned
home in South Carolina into a
farmhouse haven.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA LEHDE
ST YLING BY LOREN CARR

“I loved the actual
design part,
and I hired out subcontractors
and managed that.”
Loren opened up the living room to the dining room

and kitchen area to create a more open floor plan.
The result is both cozy and welcoming, especially
with the faux shiplap wainscoting and wallpaper.
hen you’ve finished decorat- RENOVATION BASICS In the entryway, board-and-
W ing your house, what do you

do? You either redecorate the
spaces you’ve already com-
pleted or find a new home
The home is 1,650 square feet, with
two bedrooms and two bathrooms—
just the right size for Loren and her
daughter. But the house needed both
batten wainscoting provides
custom texture, while coat
hooks and an entryway table
act as a great organizational
space for going in and out of
to tackle. This is what Instagrammer Loren Carr structural and stylistic updating before they the house.
of Blue Barn and Cottage has done on several even moved in. “We rented back our old
occasions. Her current home in upstate South house for a month while we did the initial
Carolina was vacant when she found it, with renovations, like the floors, rewiring the
dark, outdated interiors. Two-and-a-half years house, adding an HVAC, etc.,” she says. To
later, she’s turned it into a farm cottage haven make the most of the floor plan, the main
full of personal touches and DIY projects. spaces, such as the kitchen, living room
and dining room, needed the most help.

In the living room, Loren painted the mantel a pure white to anchor the room. “I painted the brick white, then painted the tile,” she says.
HOW TO FIND A FIXER UPPER

LOREN’S METHOD OF RENOVATING HOUSES IS TO CONTACT THE HOMEOWNERS DIRECTLY AND FIND OUT IF THEY’RE
INTERESTED IN SELLING. HERE ARE A FEW OF HER POINTERS FOR SCORING THE BEST HOUSE DEAL.
KNOW WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE. Find a neighborhood they’re vacant, then contact the homeowners to see if they’d
where you know you want to purchase a home. “The house be interested in selling.” By keeping her eye on vacant homes,
before this one is just up the road, and I knew I wanted to stay Loren can help the homeowner find a buyer, while at the
in this location,” Loren says. Drive through the neighborhood same time saving the house from neglect and dereliction.
and search real estate listings for the area on a regular basis
to get familiar with the kinds of prices, floor plans and
availability the area offers. BE PATIENT. This kind of home buying takes time and
patience. If you contact an owner and the purchase doesn’t
work out, don’t get frustrated. The home Loren is currently
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. Have a mental list renovating (not the one she’s living in now) belonged to
of elements you want the home to have before you purchase. a homeowner Loren had approached before to purchase.
“I gravitate toward historic homes that have character and It took several years and just as many inquiries before the
good bones,” Loren says. “I try to find houses that look like previous owner was ready to part with the house.
“The rooms were divided up,
especially the kitchen and dining
room,” she says. “That was the biggest
change, to open that up. It now has Know where you can DIY projects,
more of an open floor plan.” and acknowledge when you should
This is Loren’s third home renova- hire a professional. In the kitchen,
Loren hired a subcontractor to add
tion and by far the largest project
the ceiling beadboard, but did the faux
she’s tackled. She prefers using a
shiplap herself.
combined approach for the remodel
work. For larger construction
projects, she uses outside subcon-
tractors, and for the smaller touches,
she works on them herself, DIY style.
“I was the general contractor,” she
says. “I loved the actual design part,
and I hired out subcontractors and
managed that.” With every home she
renovates, Loren learns more about
the industry and the right team of
people to hire. “It takes the pressure
off you to hire out subcontractors,
because they know what they’re
doing,” she says.
The kitchen island was another DIY project

of Loren’s. “It’s a bathroom vanity I used as a
kitchen island and wrapped in shiplap,” she says.
“I wanted the
house to look
custom
without
spending too
much.”

The kitchen is Loren’s
favorite room in the house.
“That’s where we do most
of our life,” she says. “It
opens up into the living
room, and I like using
that space. I think it came
together really well.”
Loren tied several elements of the kitchen together with paint:
the side door and bar stool, which she got for $5 at a thrift
store and repainted herself.

Create faux shiplap by cutting ¼"
plywood into strips, using nickels
to space the boards on the wall,
then painting the wall white.
DIY MAGIC
To take the interiors from outdated to farm- But it’s the DIY projects that add so much farm- Loren added the wainscoting and
house chic, Loren added a lot of DIY touches cottage charm to the home, as well as the faux shiplap in the dining area
herself. The combination of the
herself. These include the paint and wallpaper, items Loren found from thrift stores and flea
wainscoting, open shelves and
faux shiplap in the kitchen, board and batten markets. Both her front door and kitchen door,
mismatched chairs makes for
in the bathroom and even painting the con- for example, were thrift-store finds, as were the charming inconsistency.
crete porch floor. “I wanted the house to look barstools in the kitchen. “I painted the mint
custom without spending too much,” she says. one to match the door,” she says.
“I did the whole house on a tight budget.”
The master bedroom is
a timeless space, with
several pieces Loren has
carried with her through
a few different homes,
including the four-poster
bedframe and floral
pillows and comforter.
Loren got lucky in the bathroom with great original tile.
“I just cleaned it really well,” she says. “I hired someone
to put in the beadboard, and the shelf I added myself to
cover holes from the old radiator.”
TIPS AND TRICKS
Loren’s advice to others wanting to achieve the same
look in their home is to focus on timelessness and
texture. “I try to stick with timeless style,” she says.
Architectural elements such as wood paneling, win-
dow and door trim and wood flooring will add value
to the home, while also ensuring it will stay in style
for years to come. “Adding trim work makes a huge
difference,” Loren says. “It’s a lot easier than people In the den, Loren upscaled the brick
realize to add texture to a wall.” She also favors wood fireplace with a painting method
called German schmear. “I used joint
in her designs. “Add warmth through wood … espe-
compound to do that; I wanted it to
cially if you use a lot of whites,” she says. Between the blend in with the room more,” she says.
timeless architectural details, charming farmhouse
touches and DIY projects, it’s clear Loren’s method
is both a personal and practical way to renovate for
farmhouse style.
DIY PAINTED CONCRETE FLOORING
LOREN PAINTED THE CONCRETE SURFACE ON HER PORCH
TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE WOOD PLANKED FLOORS. HERE’S
HOW YOU CAN DO THE SAME.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Paint stripper
• Plastic scraper
• Concrete paint
• Gloves
• 1⁄8" painter’s tape
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
1. The bulk of the work for this project will be prepping the area.
You’ll want the concrete to be free of the old finish, clean and
dry. Start by adding a thick coat of stripper (we recommend a
nontoxic version like CitriStrip) to the surface; then follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for how long to wait before taking
it off with a plastic scraper. You may need to do several rounds
before the paint is gone.
2. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before adding the fresh
coat of paint.
3. To mimic floor boards, tape off stripes down the length of the
floor with 1⁄8" painter’s tape. Be sure to press the tape down so
the paint won’t get underneath.
4. Now it’s finally time to paint. Use at least two coats, waiting
the appropriate amount of time in between coats for the paint
to dry.
5. Remove the painter’s tape and your faux wood planked floors
will be ready for use.
Loren’s front door is from a thrift store but looks

custom made for the charming front porch.

Don’t forget to add shade-loving
potted plants to your front porch.
It’s a simple fix that will add to your
home’s curb appeal.
SOUTHERN
ELEGANCE
An eclectic style and a
classic farmhouse palette
bring quintessential
Southern charm to this
heritage property in
Valdosta, Georgia.
B Y LY N N F O N G
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSIE PREZA

The kitchen lanterns were
a way “to incorporate some
more brass elements,” says
designer Tiffany Hinton.
Homeowner Caroline
Stephens wanted more
elegance and items with
classic farmhouse style,
and “this was a good blend
between the two.”
here’s something magical about
T a classic Southern farmhouse.

The warmth of living with
reminders of generations past
is the inspiration behind this 3,275-square-
foot heritage property in Valdosta, Georgia.
The homeowners, Shane and Caroline
Stephens, inherited the estate “from their
grandparents on her side,” says designer
Tiffany Hinton of Lola Interiors. Built on a
street full of beautiful older houses, the
home needed to “fit in with the classic
style that’s present there.” An understand-
ing of the elements of classic Southern
elegance was the key to creating a farm-
house-style home full of historical charm.
ACQUIRED AUTHENTICITY
To create a sense of history, the
designers “mixed a lot of different
styles in the home, which made an
eclectic and collected feel,” Tiffany says.
Even though the furnishings were mostly
new, “we wanted everything to feel like it
had been collected over time,” Tiffany says.
above: In the kitchen, white paint creates a classic and elegant simplicity
when paired with the wood and metal. The tile patterns break up the white
and are an added point of interest. “We wanted something classic that
would stand the test of time,” says Tiffany.
opposite: The rose china “was my paternal grandmother’s,” says Caroline. “It
was gifted to her in Saga, Japan, to celebrate the birth of my father.” The
design, she says, “is a personal reminder of my father and my grandparents.”
The navy-blue dining
room table brings a
subtle touch of color
to the otherwise
neutral tones of
the space and
complements the
rustic styles of the
pale wooden chairs
and metal
light fixtures.

Want more rustic in your
home? Use a variety of wood,
such as in the flooring,
furniture and wall panels.
SIMPLE
ELEGANCE
Colors, textures and furnishings—here
are four tips for creating elegant simplicity
in Southern farmhouse style.
• NATURAL MATERIALS. For classic
farmhouse style, it’s important to “incorpo-
rate real and natural materials,” says Tiffany.
“And don’t be afraid to mix wood finishes!”
In Caroline’s home, Tiffany utilized stone
countertops as well as wooden cabinetry,
doors and flooring throughout.
• OLD AND NEW. A collected feel is essen-

tial for a historic look. “We love pairing older
pieces alongside fresh, updated design,”
says Tiffany. “To achieve the collected look,
we make sure there’s something old in
every room.”
• MIXING METALS. “When it comes to

mixing metals,” says Tiffany, “every room
needs a touch of black!” Black plays well
with all other finishes, and it’s a safe bet for
adding texture.
• LIMIT THE SHINE. If your home is a

newer build, make sure to “tone down the
shine factor,” says Tiffany. “While a bit of
shine is welcome, we try to limit the shiny
finishes and, when used, almost always
mix them with matte finishes.” This helps
maintain the historic feel.
They did this by mixing different styles. For she could. “We incorporated many of her
example, in the kitchen Tiffany chose acrylic sentimental belongings from her grandpar-
bar stools, but in the dining room, she went ents, including china, handwritten recipes
with a different style through winter chairs. and many other heartfelt touches to make
Another way to evoke the past was to this young family’s perfect Southern dream
show off family heirlooms. Prominent home,” says Tiffany.
displays of vintage china and silverware
demonstrate a gorgeous collection of CLASSIC COLORS
sentimental heirlooms and acquired pieces. An integral part of developing elegant
Most were treasured gifts from Caroline’s farmhouse style while maintaining a
grandparents. “As we built and decorated sense of consistency in the home was
our home, I tried in every way to cherish the use of a classically inspired palette
their legacy,” says Caroline. of color and texture. “Sticking with
It was important for Caroline to include natural materials helps create a new
as many heritage pieces in the home as home that feels old,” says Tiffany. “The playroom is
another one of those
areas where Caroline
wanted to incorporate a
little nautical flair,” says
Tiffany, pointing out the
blue-and-white striped
fabrics. “The bed covers
zip up, so it’s very easy”
for the children to make
up their own beds.

Opposite the beds, this playroom’s large window overlooks
the pool. Letting in enough light opens up a room and
makes it feel more spacious.
A mix of different metals, wood colors
and wood species is a great way to
create a rustic, eclectic farmhouse
feel. Wanting to include “a little bit of a
coastal feel,” Caroline was also drawn to
an overall aesthetic of blue and white.
Keeping it simple and not overwhelm-
ingly “beachy” helped her achieve that
quintessential Southern farmhouse ele-
gance while still maintaining a uniquely
personal touch.
The use of natural materials and
antiques brought the full essence of
the property’s heritage into this new
build. “We always like to incorporate
an antique in every room, preferably
an antique with a story,” says Tiffany.
“Adding old with the new,” she says, was
essential to imbue this Southern home
with the charming warmth of history
and farmhouse style.
“As we built and

decorated our
home, I tried in
every way to cherish
my grandparents’
legacy.”
—
Caroline Stephens

HOW TO
CHOOSE
METAL
FINISHES
Use designer Tiffany Hinton’s stress-free
tips to select the perfect metal finishes for
your dream Southern farmhouse.
• MIX AND MATCH. Many different types
of metal finishes often go into a classic
farmhouse style for that rustic, eclectic feel.
For Caroline’s kitchen, “we mixed polished
nickel with a satin brass sink faucet and
brass light fixture,” says Tiffany. Together
with the black hardware of the barn doors,
the hardware complements the general use
of copper, one of Caroline’s favorite metals.
• START WITH BLACK. Black is a good

way to go if you don’t know where to start.
“Black plays well with every other finish,”
says Tiffany. “It is a good color to introduce
and incorporate for a rustic texture.”
Another metal that plays well with many
other finishes, she says, is polished nickel.
“Polished nickel is a living finish, so it
patinas over time, giving it more depth.”
• MAINTAIN COHESION. A few

recurring metals will maintain a feeling
of consistency throughout the home. “We
tend to lean towards black interior door
hardware … in every room,” says Tiffany. But
don’t feel too constricted in which finishes
you choose—an amalgamation of metals
“helps with the feeling of being collected
over time.”
In the master bath, Caroline “really wanted to create

that classic look with a shine,” says Tiffany. Real
marble on the floor and countertop maintains a
farmhouse feel with the clean, elegant style.
The symmetry in the home’s
build draws on a classic Southern
aesthetic. A simple, elegant look is
accented by the metal gas lanterns
and rustic metal plant pots.

“Caroline had a very clear inspiration picture
for the porch,” says Tiffany. “She came to us
with a palette in mind, so we helped her
select the exact colors and door style.”
“Sticking with natural

materials helps create a new
home that feels old.”
—
Tiffany Hinton
CaliforniaLivin’
Custom sign art and other
farmhouse décor add
homegrown details to this home
in Monrovia, California.
BY E L I Z A B E T H FA L K E N B E R G
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRE T GUM
S T Y L I N G B Y V I C TO R I A VA N V L E A R

W
hen your home
doesn’t have farm-
house architecture,
it’s up to the interior
design to fill in the
details. Homeowner Samantha Young is a
California native, but she prefers southern-
inspired farmhouse design over the modern
style popular in her home state. Samantha
and her husband, John, have creatively
transformed their traditionally built house
into a home that embraces rustic farmhouse
style and has become the perfect haven in
which to raise their two young sons.
FARMHOUSE FLEXIBILITY
One of Samantha’s favorite elements of
farmhouse style is the possibility for varia-
tion. Not only has she found she can modify
the farmhouse décor in her home from sea-
son to season, but the style as a whole has
also been a platform for her to personalize.
Samantha’s mother, who introduced her to
interior design at a young age, is also a fan
of farmhouse style. Samantha has added her
own rustic twist to the look that finds the
sweet spot between coziness and openness.
As the Instagrammer behind Rustic Home
Momma, Samantha shares her enthusiasm
for home décor with an enthusiastic online
community. When she first joined with the
online community Instagram, she “never
knew it had this amazing home décor com-
munity” and was amazed to find it. Saman-
tha believes when you find a home design
style you like, you should “just go for it.” Her
Instagram account has been a gratifying
creative outlet for her, and she loves sharing
her philosophy of home décor with others.
STYLING SMALLER SPACES
The size of the home, at 1,575 square feet,
initially posed challenges for the family of
four. Wanting to make the most of their liv-
ing space, they created a plan to make their
home look and feel spacious and inviting.
The most important part of the plan was
keeping the design palette “light and bright,”
so as not enclose any of the rooms further.
Without farmhouse elements built
into the architecture of the house itself,
Samantha has incorporated farmhouse flair
through small décor pieces and furniture
details. But she’s also conscious of striking a
balance between charming ornamentation
and functional simplicity to keep her
smaller house clean and uncluttered.
The two wire lamps add an industrial element without

overwhelming the light and bright design of the rest of
the living room. Samantha finds that part of the beauty
of farmhouse style is that there are “so many possibilities
and combinations” available.

Use different materials to
get a varied look, from
painted wood to stained
wood to metal finishes.
Samantha’s husband, John, designed and built the perfect coffee
table for their living room space. As a creative couple, Samantha
and John have truly customized their home by using their talents
for DIY projects like this.
By keeping each room bright and open,

Samantha and her family maximize their
enjoyment of the home.

Above the mantel is a statement clock that serves as a
point of visual interest, attracting attention in the room.
Large and eye-catching pieces like this add character to
spaces with more neutral colors.
One way Samantha ensures this balance is
through open shelving, which allows her
to show off her décor in an organized fash-
ion, while also keeping these items out of
reach of her small children.
BE BRIGHT, BE BOLD
The light whites and creams Samantha
uses throughout her home allow her
statement pieces to truly stand out. She is
selective about her use of color, so details
like her bright turquoise door and cush-
ions attract the right amount of attention.
Her most-used statement items are her
wooden wall signs. Employed in most
of her rooms, sign art adds a consistent,
homey touch. Outside her laundry room,
for example, Samantha hangs a sign she
designed and made herself. For Samantha,
the process of making décor and chang-
ing up her spaces is just as enjoyable as
seeing the end results of her creative labor.
top right: On her table are some of Samantha’s featured

products from her Etsy shop, Sweet Love Candy, which
sells buffet bags, candy tags, welcome signs and
banners. After making a candy buffet for her wedding,
Samantha was inspired to open a small business to
help others create their own candy buffets.

“I got my love for decorating from my mother.
She always adored the rustic
farmhouse look, even before
it was popular.”
Samantha has kept things simple in their dining

room and let the signs do the talking. She adds some
additional color with green chairs at the ends of the
table and keeps the middle chairs a neutral cream.
Samantha’s friend Margaret
made the custom “Groceries
& Dry Goods” sign for the
kitchen. Samantha adds
interest to her kitchen by
incorporating fresh greenery.

CHALK-FULL OF POSSIBILITIES
MAKE YOUR OWN DIY FRAMED CHALKBOARD SIGN.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Large frame 1. Cut a piece of ¼-inch wood board to the inside dimensions of
your frame.
• ¼-inch wood board (cut to frame size)
2. Spray the surface of the wood board with two coats of spray
• Spray paint primer
paint primer. Make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area, and
• Chalkboard paint allow the primer to dry between coats. Then apply two coats of
• Foam roller or paintbrush chalkboard paint with a foam roller or paintbrush.
• Hammer or nail gun and nails 3. Once the paint is dry, secure the wood board in the frame.
• Chalk 4. To avoid chalk ghosting, season your new chalkboard before

your first use. Rub the entire chalkboard with the side of a piece
• Paper towel of chalk; then erase it with a wet paper towel.
Not only has Samantha found she can
modify the farmhouse décor in her home
from season to season, but the style as a
whole has also been a
plat form for her to personalize.
opposite: This bathroom space puts the fun back in

functional. Samantha uses glass jars to store and
display toiletry items like cotton balls and Q-tips, and
a wooden bathroom figure sign adds a playful spin to
the open shelving.
Samantha’s husband, John, redid their bathroom

after they moved in. They decided to keep the space
simple so it would stay relaxing. Above the bathtub,
Samantha hung a cream-colored wooden-bead
chandelier to add a bit of decadence.
Embrace vintage-style wooden
plaques and signs to add
personalized farmhouse
character to any room.
In their master bedroom, Samantha and John blend creams and

whites. Samantha chooses throw pillows with writing on them,
much like the signs throughout her home.
“ One of my favorite part s POPULAR
of my home is my front
porch. I love changing it up each season.” PORCH
Samantha’s porch has received countless
compliments from neighbors and guests.
Here are three tips for making yours the
most popular in the neighborhood.
1. DOOR COLOR. While Samantha is

a self-described lover of the classic
red front door, she wanted to be more
adventurous and go with a color that
would be more distinctive. She settled
on turquoise, which complements the
yellow of the rest of her home’s exterior.
2. RESILIENT PLANTS. When life gets

busy, the last thing you want to be
thinking about is keeping your front
porch plants alive. Samantha advises
adding easy-to-care-for greenery, such
as ferns, which do well in the shade and
don’t require too much work.
3. SEASONAL DÉCOR. Southern

California life means Samantha and
her family enjoy warm weather nearly
year-round. Nevertheless, she loves to
change up her front porch to match
the seasons. She recommends varying
key decorative pieces but maintaining
a consistent color palette. For example,
she uses turquoise as a staple color
because of her front door, and the color
works surprisingly well with red for
Christmas, orange for Halloween and
pastels for spring.
Samantha commissioned a custom “Porch” sign from

her friend Margaret, who owns NELsRusticDesigns
Etsy shop. Personalized details like these have a big
impact on the design of outdoor spaces as visible as
your front porch.
Accent your wood interiors with rustic colors and
furnishings. In the family great room, homeowner
Kelly Simmons paired crisp white walls with matching
sofas and pillows. The tan flooring coordinates with
an inviting bench and a knobby lamp—all within the
same color family. And who can resist the charm of a
cowhide-print pillow?

WOOD
This Florida farmhouse shows
off its rustic style through
lots of wood paneling and
Wonders
architectural details.
BY S T E P H A N I E AG N E S  C RO C K E T T
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y S E A M U S PA Y N E
S T Y L I N G B Y K E L LY S I M M O N S
F
or those who love timeless interiors,
the 2003 blockbuster Something’s Gotta
Give is more than just another roman-
tic comedy. It’s also a major source of
inspiration. “It was just a movie set, but
all these people loved it so much they sketched out
a floor plan of what they thought the house would
look like,” says Chris Buffalo, owner of Buffalo Lumber
Company, a wood paneling company. Chris collabo-
rated with homeowner Kelly Simmons to design her
wood-inlaid Florida farmhouse.
CLASSIC BUT CASUAL

“Kelly was the vision person,” Chris says. “She knew
what she wanted pretty clearly.” And what she wanted
was her own version of the Something’s Gotta Give
home, farmhouse style. “She came to us wanting
something that looked like what Joanna Gaines
ended up with, only on a much larger scale,” Chris says.
Wall paneling can make a big statement. “The

paneling featured in the entrance is 1x8 tongue and
groove, micro bevel,” Chris says. “It’s appropriate for
the entryway because ‘welcome and charm’ is the first
impression you get from this home.”

Create a personalized home
gallery with photo frames in
two colors—this will provide
both cohesion and variety.
Even though Kelly’s great room is covered with wood

“Wood makes a house a home!” from floor to ceiling, there are definite delineations
within the large area. A simple splash of gray paint
frames the fireplace surround, while crisp shades
—
Chris Buffalo of white highlight the room’s distinctive shape.
Overhead, the hanging light fixture draws attention
to the room’s impressive height.

STEP
IT
UP
Staircase style is important to
emphasizing farmhouse style. Learn
how to modernize your stairs with
these innovative railing ideas.
• METAL OF HONOR. Keep it sleek and

stylish with metal railings you’d usually
find outdoors. Whether you choose steel,
iron or aluminum, you’re sure to find a
material that freshens up the space. You
can settle for a light polyurethane finish,
or spruce up the rail with a bold coat
of paint.
• LOVELY AND LINEAR. Handrails often

come in thick, rounded shapes, which
work well for traditional wood rails. If
you’re wanting to make a modern state-
ment, though, look for thin, flat rails with
crisp lines.
• SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD.

For a farmhouse that resonates with
timeless appeal, choose ordinary over
ornate. You may be surprised to realize
that this makes a bolder statement than
fancy designs.
above left: Designing your interiors is a perfect

opportunity to let your own style flow. “Kelly has a
great eye for authenticity,” Chris says. “Her ability
to use the paneling and the sliding doors to create
a genuine expression of herself is amazing. The feel
of this hallway is stylish and comfortable. It’s Kelly’s
personality expressed through design.”
left: Flanked by sliding wood doors, Kelly’s

office combines today’s modern functionality
with yesterday’s simple timelessness. “I think
[manufacturers] have caught on that people want
things to be functional and not just attractive,” Kelly
says. For this reason, it’s fairly easy to make your
office both usable and charming.

Embracing a modern take on the farmhouse
staircase, Kelly opted for a raw steel railing
with horizontal rails running up the length.
She left the metal unfinished, aside from a
simple coat of polyurethane, which protects
from rust. Kelly isn’t afraid of a little wear
and tear. After all, that’s what gives a home
some farmhouse flavor.

Kelly’s kitchen design takes a turn for the innovative with
a tabletop island situated in the middle of the space. The
table offers comfortable seating—not just for one or two
but for entertaining larger parties. “It usually seats eight,
ten, or twelve people,” Kelly explains. And the drawers are
just as functional. While one set offers traditional storage
space, the other pops out to reveal electrical outlets:
perfect for plugging in appliances.

When it comes to choosing your shelves, Kelly recommends
built-in storage options. Because they’re set into the wall
itself, “they take up virtually no space,” even when you have
tons of them, like Kelly does. Plus, she adds, built-in shelves
“always look nicer and you can accessorize them more easily.”
“It has been proven there are

psychological benefits to being
surrounded by wood. It brings comfort
more than anything else.”
—
Chris Buffalo
“Joanna Gaines refinished (cleaned, prepped and the wood has already adjusted,” Chris says. “You
painted) 300 square feet of older wood for an can just clean it, prep it and finish it.” In contrast, “if
accent. Kelly wanted to do that look throughout the your project requires new wood on the interior of a
entire house.” home, you will want to understand the pitch bleed
before making decisions.” Pitch bleed is what hap-
pens when “unfinished (new) wood is installed on
INLAYING THE INTERIOR
the interior and then painted over.” As Chris explains,
But bringing this vision to life meant more than
because of climate controls in today’s homes, pitch
just applying Joanna Gaines’ model throughout the
bleed is inevitable. “The only way to avoid this is
home. “Kelly had over 9,000 square feet she wanted
to shellac prime every single knot on every single
to do, and it was not going to be realistic for her
board,” he says.
contractor to try to reclaim and finish that much
Of course, priming the wood is bound to change Kelly’s master bedroom draws
wood,” Chris says. Instead of reclaiming the wood, on symmetry and equilibrium.
its appearance. So, if you’re completing this project
the company needed to acquire fresh wood for the “I think repeated patterns
for your farmhouse, you’ll want to evaluate the wood
project. But rather than shaving a step off of the and balance help any design,”
at each stage of painting, to make sure its distinctive Kelly says. But repetition does
process, this actually introduced an additional layer
character is still showing through. And that really not have to mean boredom.
of complexity.
comes down to preference. “My part,” Chris says, “was “You can have repeated
coming to understand the delicate balance between elements without it being
PITCH BLEED PROCESSING too matchy,” Kelly explains,
rustic charm and the finished look that would give
“When you are refinishing old wood, you don’t have “and I think that makes a
[Kelly] the feeling she was after.”
to worry about ambient humidity levels because huge difference.”
You don’t need matching furniture

to balance a room. Just look for
(or create) items in similar shapes,
sizes and colors.

Kelly chose a perfectly elegant,
if somewhat surprising, material
for her bathroom floor. She
selected Carrara marble, which
also makes its home in the
kitchen, for the countertops.
“It’s the same Carrara, but it’s all
different sizes,” Kelly explains. “It
all ties together, but each room
is different.”

INVISIBLE INSTALLATION
It was also important to maintain that “delicate
balance” when installing the wood walling. “Kelly did
not want to see the actual nails used to secure the
paneling,” Chris says. So the team got resourceful.
“Instead of shiplap, we used a tongue-and-groove pat-
tern with what we call a micro-bevel,” Chris explains.
The micro-bevel “allowed her installer to hide the nails
and still achieve the accent lines of a shiplap pattern.”
Again, Chris and his team needed to put in extra work
to create the desired effect, but the results were well
worth the effort.
“The wood paneling just transformed the whole
house into something more casual, more farmhouse,
more lived in and comfortable,” Kelly says. Chris feels
the same way. “Wood is where the heart is,” he says. “It’s
the most important decision on any project because
it’s the one we love. We make it the most visible be-
cause it creates feelings: warmth, belonging, splendor,
pride, comfort. Wood makes a house a home!”
SHOWER OR TUB?
Learn about the pros and cons of installing a shower versus a bathtub in your home.
• SPACE SAVVY. If you’re trying to save on space, showers are your best bet. Not only
can a shower easily fit into a corner of the bathroom, but you can also give it a smaller
footprint. On the other hand, if you have the desire (and the room) to really unwind,
baths are the way to go. They’re more luxurious, and can also increase your home’s
resale value.
• TRADITIONAL OR TRENDSETTER? There’s no way around it: Bathtubs are a

quintessential farmhouse staple. Whether you’re soaking in a stand-alone travertine,
a vintage claw-foot or a built-in porcelain tub, you’re sharing in the tried and true
tradition of the bath. But don’t worry— showers aren’t banned from the farmhouse
bathroom. If you’re going for a fresh, new look, try a glassed-in shower with gold or
chrome frames.
• YOU CLEAN UP NICE. Maintenance is also an important factor to consider. While

baths may be easier to clean (no grout lines to navigate and no need to squeegee), they
can also make quite a splash, literally. Whether it’s children with their rubber duckies or
the forces of displacement at work, you’re more likely to end up with water outside a
bath than a shower.
• COMBINE AND CONQUER. Still can’t decide? Why not try both? Functional and
stylish, the shower-bath combination expands your options for hygiene and design.
You may be surprised what you can dream up.

“Depending on the finish, there are many combinations [of
materials] that work well for farmhouse exteriors,” Chris says.
“Brick is a good accent. We see a lot of stone accents in both
pavers and on the bottom of the wall. We had one customer
use river rock as an accent to his wood.”

• Project House •
Cottage
FARM
FUSIONWe’ve chosen our

design must-haves
for our farm cottage
project home. Take
a peek at what
we’re planning.
BY K R I S T I N D OW D I N G
2 SHAKER-STYLE CABINETS
For a traditional look in the kitchen
and bathrooms, our project home will
have Shaker-style cabinets. Defined
by recessed panels and clean, simple
design, this style favors function over
form, leaving you with cabinets that
blend into the background and allow
your other pieces to shine.
We are partnering with Crown Point

for our cabinet needs, and will choose
PHOTO BY BRET GUM
a neutral paint color to complement

both farm and cottage styles.

N
ow that the construction
process is well underway for
our project house, we’re able
to focus on the interiors and
what design elements will help
us achieve this fusion of cottage and farmhouse
style. Yankee Barn Homes is bringing our vision to
life through their building process, giving us time
to come up with our interior must-haves for farm
cottage style.
1 SUBWAY TILE
Not only is subway tile decorative, but it also provides
an easy-to-clean surface for areas prone to wetness
and grease. While popular as a kitchen backsplash
material, subway tile will grace the wet areas of the
bathrooms too, to make for easy cleanup and to lend
its classic design to the space.
INSIDER TIP One way to put your style preference into

PHOTO BY CHAD MELLON; HOME OF JACLYN JAMES
subway tile is through the grout color. Light colors such as

white and beige create a subtle, classic look, while darker col-
ors such as black will give the tile a modern vibe that makes
the pattern stand out.
3 WOOD PANELING
We chose wood paneling for some of the walls to cater
to both styles. Wood is a staple in any farmhouse, but
it also provides a cozy cottage feel. We will include it in
PHOTO BY PHARUT/ISTOCK GETTY IMAGES
the powder room, master bathroom and second floor

bathroom for added texture and natural beauty.
INSIDER TIP There are many ways to achieve this look,

including old pallet wood, new wood and peel-and-stick wood.
Think about the durability and longevity of your wall paneling
when you choose which option to go with—for example, if
you’re renting, you’ll want an option that’s easy to remove.

4 OPEN SHELVES
Simple and practical, open shelves
provide easy access to everyday items
and open up any space that used
to have enclosed shelving. A newer
trend, this form of storage helps
homeowners minimize supplies and
display special pieces. Our project
house will have open shelving in
parts of the kitchen to keep the room
feeling open and accessible.
INSIDER TIP The kind of L-bracket sup-

port you choose will determine the style
of the shelving more than the wood itself.
Metal pipes will create an industrial look,
while chippy corbels can bring a vintage
vibe to the kitchen—both of which are
farmhouse-friendly. (See page 12 for how
to install open shelves.)
PHOTO BY STAN FADYUKHIN; HOME OF JESSICA JELLY
5 INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING
Lighting is no longer just about its function. With
many different styles available today, such as
recessed, pendants, lamps and sconces, lighting
has become more of a statement piece in the
home to complement your design style. We’ve
partnered with Golden Lighting to provide the
lighting for this home, and we’ve chosen industrial
options to emphasize the farmhouse portion
of the design.

LITTLE BRICK HOUSE
5 places to install brick
Brick is a surefire way to add texture to a home, and its versatility allows you to place it anywhere you want.
“You can literally use brick anywhere,” says Sonja Tillman, Director of Marketing for Cherokee Brick, our
exclusive brick partner for the project house. Here are some different ideas for placement.
1. WALL PANELING. Using brick as wall paneling is a common option, but full-
sized bricks can be dangerous to install indoors. “While people have loved using brick
indoors, the sheet rock on those walls can’t take the weight of full-sized brick,” says
Sonja. “But thin brick can be put up on interior walls just like a tile. Even people who
aren’t contractors can install thin brick.” All Cherokee’s colors can come in thin brick
for safe installation.
2. FLOORING. We will have Cherokee Brick as flooring in the mudroom, powder

room and laundry room, as its durability makes it nearly impossible to damage—even
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEROKEE BRICK
in high-traffic areas such as these.
3. FIREPLACE. Brick makes for a beautiful accent, so many choose to use it to

decorate their fireplaces. With over 100 colors at Cherokee Brick, there’s an option for
every style.
4. BACKSPLASH. For a more rustic look, thin brick can be a great kitchen backsplash
option to replace tile.
5. EXTERIOR SIDING. Brick is an excellent choice for the exterior of your farmhouse.
“We create full clay brick,” says Sonja. “We even mine our clay on site and pride
ourselves on making a quality brick that’s not only durable, but beautiful.” Besides new
brick, they have a line of handcrafted brick that’s “put through our proprietary process,
where each brick is tumbled to simulate a used-looking brick,” she says.
PHOTO BY BRET GUM

Heather’s past design projects have included both single rooms and full houses, like these
two spaces. She likes to incorporate her clients’ tastes and desires into her designs.
Wood is a staple in any farmhouse, but it also provides

a cozy cottage feel.
FINDING WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD YOU
PREPARE? Decide on the scope of the work,
THE RIGHT your timeframe and your budget. “You would

be surprised how many people start the process
DESIGNER without having thought about their budget,”

PHOTO BY SEACOAST RE PHOTOGRAPHY
says Heather. Also think about time constraints.

“For example, if there are school-aged children,
Choosing the right designer for your home is would it be more of an inconvenience to
crucial to the success of your project. You want have an unusable space such as a kitchen or a
someone you’ll not only work well with, but bathroom during the school year or during the
who can bring your vision to life. One of our summer months?” she says.
design partners, Heather Alton of New England
Design Elements, has shared her tips on how
you can find the best designer for you. WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK? Ask about the
limitations of the designer and what they’re
willing to do. “Is the client looking for a designer
WHAT QUALITIES SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR? who can furnish and style a room, or do they
Look for creativity and versatility in a designer’s need an installation team for built-ins, lighting,
portfolio, so he or she can represent your style. flooring or other items?” Heather says.
“I feel it is important that my clients should
not know what my style is, and it should never
come out in my projects,” Heather says. “My WHAT SHOULD YOU KEEP IN MIND? Pick
focus is entirely on my client’s style and the a designer you trust. “Once a client hires a
style of the home.” designer, it is not advisable to seek approval
or input from outside family and friends for
design selections, as this can have a negative
WHERE SHOULD YOU SEARCH? “Houzz is impact on the process and also the outcome,”
especially user-friendly to search for designers says Heather. “The best results come from the
and trade professionals,” says Heather. “The clients working with the designer and having
ability to peruse portfolios and reviews is much confidence in both their designer and their
easier now than in the past.” own style.”
PHOTO BY JAMIE SOLOMON PHOTOGRAPHY

Summer
• FARM TO TABLE •
SOIRÉE
This summer, host a simple lunch party you can enjoy outdoors.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIA GRIFFITH
A
re you looking for
the perfect theme
for a summer
soirée? Whether
you’re hosting
a graduation party, bridal shower
or even a simple lunch for friends,
putting a little effort into your table
setting and food will make it feel
like a party and wow your guests.
Artist and blogger Lia Griffith has
created a simple patriotic nautical
theme, complete with easy
projects you can DIY to make the
outing exceptional. Here are the
ingredients you need to perfect
your summer party.
INVITATIONS
It’s so rare to receive anything fun
in the mail—it’s mostly bills and
advertisements (unless you’re
subscribed to American Farmhouse
Style, of course). Sending physical
invitations through the mail will
bring your guests delight, even if
you have to call or text them later
for their RSVP. If you print your
invitations, use weighted paper,
rather than regular printer paper.
Add envelope liners for an extra
pop of color.
A cheeseboard is an easy—and tasty—

appetizer. Don’t forget cocktails for the adults
and lemonade for any children.

TABLE SETTING
Your table should be the center of
attention. Make sure everything is
consistent with your color scheme or
theme, even the napkins. This may seem
like a minor detail, but fun and creative
napkins can add excitement to your table
setting, while being practical at the same
time. For the patriotic nautical table, use
sisal chargers to evoke rope, and red, white
and blue tablecloths to cover your tables. If
you have farmhouse-style tables, use table
runners instead, so the wood grain is part
of your party décor. These details will come
together to create an eye-catching setting
all your guests will love.
Make sure
everything is
consistent with
your theme,
even the
napkins.
Set out bowls of red and blue berries to add bright
colors to your table. Don’t forget to add some vases
with freshly cut flowers or greenery.

FOOD
Your menu should be a play on the classic DIY
summer barbeque. Serve crudités, summer For a nautical drink cooler, hot-
glue rope around a bucket. Use
salad and, of course, barbeque chicken and
two different types of rope to
baked beans. Set out bowls of berries to add
add dimension, and don’t forget to
color to your table. For dessert, give your wrap the handles.
guests a few options. Try cheesecake or even
an ice cream sundae bar. Print menus in the
same style as your invitations. You can use
menus as name cards as well—write the
names on red or blue paper and attach them
to the menus with small clothespins.
This drink bucket is a great way to keep your drinks cold

while still matching the nautical theme.
DIY HANGING CLAY
Stars
For extra decoration, make Lia Griffith’s simple hanging
clay stars. Hang them from a nearby tree or the eaves of
your home to add dazzle to your soirée.
What You’ll Need:
• Air-dry clay
• Rolling pin
• Wax paper
• Scissors
• Star cookie cutters
• Needle
• Thread
• Twine
• Birch branch
What You’ll Do:

1. Roll the clay out flat on the wax paper, to about 1⁄8" thick.
2. Use the star-shaped cookie cutters to cut 25 to 30 stars out
of the clay.
3. Use the needle to make a hole through one of each star’s points;
then allow the stars to dry.
4. Once the stars have dried, use the needle to run the thread
through the star’s hole and tie one end of the thread to the star.
5. Tie the stars to the branch at various lengths. Tie twine to the
branch for hanging, and add greenery to adorn it.

The napkins, chargers, table runner and menus all
tie perfectly into the nautical theme.
DIY
Make themed napkins by cutting out
a pattern on a sheet of acetate and
fastening it to your cloth napkin. Use
an art sponge to apply the paint. Let
it dry, and you’ll have the perfect
themed napkins.

• Bookshelf •
STARTING
FROM SCRATCH
Use deconstruction in your Renovating can be a daunting task, but
it can also be fun and even cathartic. When Serena Mitnik-
renovations to make your Miller and Mason St. Peter renovated their first space—a store
home unique. they call “General Store,” they fell in love with the process and
wanted to do more. In their new book Abode: Thoughtful Living
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIKO REED
with Less, written with Melissa Goldstein, they chronicle the
renovation process again—this time with their California home.
PLANNING
The first step is to choose a design
theme for the space to reflect. “For
us, the process usually starts with
dreaming,” Mitnik-Miller and St. Peter
write. “We begin by brainstorming all
the possibilities, [then weigh] what
we can do logistically and what our
budget will allow.” For their own
home, they were drawn to open floor
plans, and wanted to incorporate the
original architecture into the home
as much as possible.
DECONSTRUCTION
Mitnik-Miller and St. Peter prefer to
start with a clean slate—they knocked
down walls and pulled up the floors
to bring out the original architecture,
while making the space as open and
connected as possible.

Painting walls
a light color will also help
to brighten the space.
Exposed ceiling beams add a rustic and

historic touch. Leave them natural and
show off the wood grain, or paint them
to add some color.

If you aren’t able to go to these lengths
in your own home, the authors give some
simpler options as well. For example, in a
historic home, exposing windows is a simple
task that’s easy and will instantly brighten a
room. Try to minimize curtains or any window
coverings to let natural light in.
Another easy upgrade is to change out
the light fixtures. This one simple change
can completely transform the style of your
home. Mitnik-Miller and St. Peter suggest
frosted globe shades, which “[have] the
bonus effect of distilling the light in a soft,
ambient manner.”
RECONSTRUCTION
This is the part where your vision becomes
reality. It’s also when you have to make final
decisions about everything from floors and
paint colors to furniture and appliances.
“There’s ample opportunity for function
and beauty to overlap, from area rugs to
doorknobs,” the authors write. “But there’s also
room for beauty for beauty’s sake—objects
that are a pleasure to behold, and plants
whose very presence bolsters your mood.”
Natural light opens up a space and makes it feel bigger.

Mitnik-Miller and St. Peter strive for the most natural
light possible by having many uncovered windows.
HOW TO REMOVE A DOOR
There are many reasons to remove a door, whether you’re tearing down a
wall to create an open floor plan or installing a sliding barn door. Authors
Serena Mitnik-Miller and Mason St. Peter give simple instructions here.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: screwdriver against the pin and
• Book, magazine or helper tapping the handle upward with
• Hammer the hammer until the pin lodges
• Flat-head screwdriver upward and you can remove it.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: 3. Repeat this step with the

1. Wedge a book or magazine top hinge.
underneath the door to keep it from
toppling over while you unpin it, or 4. Remove the door. If you
Abode: Thoughtful Living
recruit a helper to hold it steady. are renting, keep the door
with Less by Serena Mitnik-
someplace safe until the time
Miller and Mason St. Peter
2. Force the pin up from the bottom you are set to move out; if not,
with Melissa Goldstein,
door hinge. Taking a hammer and consider using it to make a
published by Abrams,
your screwdriver, gently ram the spare worktable in your garage
©2019; abramsbooks.com.
pin upward, using the fat end of the or elsewhere.

Exposing windows is
easy and will instantly
brighten a room.
Vintage items, such as this bathtub, can
make a statement in a more modern
area. The Moroccan-tiled wall adds a
unique touch as well as color.

• personality profile •
VINTAGE PORCH
Meet the Instagram and blog personality behind Vintage Porch.
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y N ATA L I E K O LT E R
The farmhouse style community is filled with a

fun-loving, family-friendly and supportive bunch
of people, and we want to share about some
of the personalities that make our community
special. Meet Natalie Kolter, a wife, mom of three
and the face behind the blog and Instagram
account Vintage Porch.
American Farmhouse Style: How did you get involved in

the farmhouse style community?
Natalie: I love the old vintage style, and I think I
grew to love farmhouse along with it because of
growing up on a farm. It’s always been a part of
my life.
AFS: How would you describe your home style?

Natalie: I love vintage and rustic design mixed with
a little traditional vibe. I do love so many types of
designs, but for now, this is the style of my home.
I’ve always loved the neutral look in my home
décor; that way I can add splashes of color where
I desire and not feel overwhelmed with bold color
on my walls.
AFS: What are you doing when you’re not working on

home décor?
Natalie: I love spending time with my family.
My kids are at the age where there are constant
activities going on between school and sports.
This pretty much consumes my evenings.
AFS: What are you working on right now?

Natalie: I recently finished a large project in my
son’s room. It was a fun space to design, as I
haven’t designed many masculine spaces in our
Learn more about Natalie online:
home. My husband and I have always dreamed of Website: myvintageporch.com
fixing up an old home, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Instagram: @vintageporch
that would happen sometime in the future. Facebook: @myvintageporch

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• SOURCES •
PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACY ZARIN GOLDBERG
REAL RECLAIMED WOOD PAGE 14 Encaustic cement tile: Cement Tile Shop. Range feature tile: Architectural Ceramics.
For more on Vintage Timbers, visit vintagetimbers.com. (800) 704-2701 or cementtileshop.com. (800) 287-1742 or architecturalceramics.com.
Exposed shower fixture: Storm Plumbing. Island top: Brooks Custom. (914) 666-2029 or
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE PAGE 30 (800) 843-2722 or signofthecrab.com. brookscustom.com.
For more on Devon, visit insidestories.com. Faucets: Newport Brass. (949) 417-5207 or
Blue cabinet paint: Stone Blue by Farrow & Ball. newportbrass.com.
DYNAMIC DUO PAGE 38
(888) 511-1121 or farrow-ball.com. Rustica 3x6 white wall tile: Tile Factory Outlet &
For more on Groli, visit homefrontbuild.com.
Cabinetry: Kitchen Traditions. (720) 325-2516 or Imports. (770) 773-7726 or tilefactoryoutletinc.com.
Appliances: Snyder Diamond. (818) 286-9900 or
kitchentraditionsofcolorado.com. Skirted tub: Penhaglion. (888) 397-7477 or
snyderdiamond.com.
Herringbone tile: Pennellato Nero by World of Tile. penhaglion.com.
Bath sinks: Artisan. (973) 286-0080 or artisanstyles.com.
Visit worldoftile.net. Soapstone vanity top: Premier Surfaces. (877) 363-
Cabinets: Spanish Galleon. (626) 285-2126 or
Twenties petal tile: Merola Tile. (800) 963-7652 or 8287 or premiersurfaces.com.
thespanishgalleon.com.
merolatile.com. Vessel sinks: Signature Hardware. (866) 855-2284
Countertop: Stoneville. (818) 255-5955 or
or signaturehardware.com.
stonevilleusa.com.
BATHING IN STYLE PAGE 32 Kid’s bathtub: Hydro Systems. (661) 775-0686 or
KITCHEN BLEND PAGE 34
For more on Scott Homes, visit scotthomesinc.net. hydrosystem.com.
For more on Elena and Elle, visit casedesign.com.

Kitchen sink, faucet and accessories: Rohl. pendant lights: Pottery Barn. (888) 779-5176 or Wood Bead Dahlia chandelier: Pottery Barn Kids.
(800) 777- 9762 or rohlhome.com. potterybarn.com. (800) 993-4923 or potterybarnkids.com.
Master tub and faucet: Sunrise Specialty. Paint: Kitchen door: Whipped Mint. Behr. (800) 854-
(510) 540-8193 or sunrisespecialty.com. 0133 or behr.com. Front door: Dix Blue. Farrow and WOOD WONDERS PAGE 98
Ball. (888) 511-1121 or farrow-ball.com.
Shower sink and faucets: Sigma. (760) 598-5895 or For more on Chris, call (877) 960-9663 or visit
sigmafaucets.com. buffalolumber.com.
SOUTHERN ELEGANCE PAGE 72
Tile: Mission Tile West. (626) 799-4595 or Construction: Sterling Ridge Properties, Inc. (813) 839-
For more on Tiffany, visit lolainteriors.com.
missiontilewest.com. 9319 or sterlingridgecustomhomes.com.
Architect: Travis Petitjean. (229) 585-9018 or
Paint: Exterior: Decorator White; interior: White Dove.
altmanbarrettarchitects.com.
Benjamin Moore. (855) 724-6802 or
KITCHEN AND BATHROOM COHESION PAGE 46 Cabinets: Connell Cabinets and Millwork. benjaminmoore.com. Interior: Accessible Beige. Sher-
For more on Whittney, visit (229) 482-3037 or connellcabinets.com. win Williams. Visit sherwin-williams.com.
whittneyparkinsondesign.com. Contractor: Brian Stone Construction. (229) 561-4652
Aspen large conical hanging shade; Darlana or brianstone-construction.com. FARM COTTAGE FUSION PAGE 112
large lantern; Reed single sconce: Circa Lighting. Dining room chairs: Hooker Furniture. (276) 656-3335 For more on Cherokee Brick, visit cherokeebrick.com.
(877) 762-2323 or circalighting.com. or hookerfurniture.com. For more on Crown Point, visit crown-point.com.
Hampton counter stool-Gray: Bungalow 5. Dining room chandelier: Visual Comfort. Visit For more on Golden Lighting, visit goldenlighting.com.
(201) 405-1800 or bungalow5.com. visualcomfort.com. For more on Heather, visit nedesignelements.com.
Heirloom Collection: Loloi Rugs. (927) 503-5656 or Drapery: Whitney White Drapery Design. Visit For more on Yankee Barn Homes, visit
loloirugs.com. facebook.com/pg/WhitneyWhiteDraperyDesign. yankeebarnhomes.com.
Wicker basket: Pottery Barn. (888) 779-5176 or Electrical: 1st Choice Electric. (229) 560-5963 or
potterybarn.com. 1stchoiceelec@gmail.com. SUMMER SOIRÉE PAGE 118
Kitchen lanterns: Kate Spade. (866) 999-5283 or For more on Lia, visit liagriffith.com.
katespade.com. Glasses: West Elm. (888) 922-4119 or westelm.com.
FIXER UPPER MAGIC PAGE 58
Paint: Kitchen, master bedroom, cabinets: Benjamin Plates and bowls: Crate & Barrel. (800) 967-6696 or
For more on Loren, visit
Moore. (855) 724-6802 or benjaminmoore.com.
Instagram.com/bluebarnandcottage. crateandbarrel.com.
Porch swings: Ballard Design. (800) 536-7551 or
Den rug: Boutique Rugs. (855) 585-4040 or
ballarddesigns.com.
boutiquerugs.com. FARM COTTAGE TRADITION PAGE 130
Kitchen bar stools white: Target. (800) 440-0680 or For more on Mary, visit nmaarchitects.com.
target.com. CALIFORNIA LIVIN’ PAGE 84
Construction: Paul Franz Construction Inc.
Kitchen countertops: Laminate 180FX Calacata For more on Samantha, visit her Instagram account
Call (805) 745-8320.
marble with OGEE edge from Formica. @rustichomemomma and
Landscape design: Sydney Baumgartner.
(800) 367-6422 or formica.com. Etsy shop Sweet Love Candy.
Call (805) 687-2555.
Kitchen hood: DIY project. Hanging safety pin plaques: Ballard Designs. Paint: Exterior siding: Impressive Ivory Frazee; trim,
Kitchen wallpaper: Farrow and Ball. (888) 511-1121 (800) 536-7551 or ballarddesigns.com. doors, windows, porches: White Frazee.
or farrow-ball.com. Porch and Grocery signs: NELs Rustic Designs. Visit Sherwin Williams. Visit sherwin-williams.com.
Master bedroom frame: Bombay Company. Visit Etsy shop NELsRusticDesigns.
bombaycompany.us. Rustic wire lamps: Cost Plus World Market.
Master bedroom floral comforter; kitchen (877) 967-5362 or worldmarket.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH SHIELDS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSIE PREZA

• ROUND UP •
Farm
Born on the
site of its
forebear, this
California
farmhouse
bears a striking
COTTAGE
This lovely farmhouse in Santa
Barbara takes its architectural cues
from a 1940s board-and-batten
cottage that previously occupied the
property. “The owners spent weekends in the
cottage and relished its casual style and utilitarian
simplicity,” says architect Mary Andrulaitis of
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects. “This
particular home’s placement on a larger piece of
foundation and chimneys are crafted from Santa
Barbara sandstone.
While sandstone is common to cottages in the
area, the foundation’s location is more innovative.
The construction team laid the base amid existing
“mature oak, Monterey cypress and eucalyptus
trees,” Mary says. “They make the home feel like it’s
been there for a long time.”
resemblance property gives you the feeling of an escape from NEW YET OLD
to a 1940s the chaos of everyday life, to a place and time The farmhouse, with its “gabled roofs, deep-
where things are simpler and quieter.” shaded porches [and] paned windows” is
cottage. designed to appear as if it has been renovated
BUILDING BLOCKS over the years. “We designed the central two-story
In choosing the building blocks of the home, portion to be perceived as the ‘original’ home,”
BY S T E P H A N I E
AGNESCROCKETT Mary sought elements that did double duty. Mary says. “The two guest wings are designed to
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CIRO COELHO “All the materials are chosen not only for their look like later additions.” Just as envisioned, the
appearance, but for their durability in the harsh layout and materials of this classic farmhouse
marine environment,” she says. The roofing is resonate with traditional cottage style.
a combination of copper and slate, while the SEE SOURCES, PAGE 128.

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1. Buy Mom, Dad and other honorees

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Wipe down all surfaces, including walls, backsplash,

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Refrigerator: Take everything out; wash drawers,

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2. Cut the wood to the length of your

5. Position the top of the L brackets onto

3. To prep the wood, sand it lightly; then

When it comes to wood accents, you can never

SEE SOURCES, PAGE 128.

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ow do you create a design that’s both

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