Believe it or not, there is an art to obtaining a distressed or antiqued looking piece of furniture. Don’t worry though, lots of the techniques are simple DIY. If you are not much of a do-it-yourselfer, then hiring someone to refinish a piece to look old world is an option as well. Keep in mind …
Everyone loves that custom farmhouse look, but the question is, how do you achieve it? Most of today’s homes boast basic builder-grade finishes and elements that make your home look, well, just like everyone else’s. So how do you achieve that custom farmhouse look? Where do you start? Are there budget-friendly options? I may not …
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Sometimes it feels like all we need is just bit more space, doesn’t it? Living in a farmhouse can feel this way more times than not. Since remodeling, it’s been a goal to fill our home with light and airy-ness, being careful not to fill it. As we’ve remodeled, re-designed and re-configured, we have come …
Let’s talk about rugs. They not only help define a space, but they can add character, tie together your color palette, bring warmth to the space, and so much more. The multi-faceted decorative piece truly defines versatility and timelessness. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors and fit practically anywhere in your …
Modern farmhouse interiors often consist of neutrals, off whites, and greiges (beige greys) with pops of color thrown in. It’s the interior we’ve grown to love, but 2022 raised the bar for color schemes. Long gone are the days of all grey kitchens and all-white bathrooms with subway tile. This year, the farmhouse gurus introduced …
Flea markets are a great place to find vintage textiles, old books, ironstone bowls, and all other manners of vintage goods. Today I’m sharing my top tips for enjoying your day and scoring the best deals when you’re out scouring the stalls at your local flea market. 1. Plan to arrive early Flea markets are …
Now we’re moving inside. A few posts back I shared with you the art of modernizing a farmhouse from the exterior perspective. I shared how there are all different ways to modernize a farmhouse, from both the outside and inside and sometimes both. However, more specifically I broke down the exterior and how to go …
Owning an old farmhouse is kind of like reading a good mystery book. As renovations begin, you never know what will happen, what will be discovered. Every wall or crevice opened can lead to a can of worms. Sometimes its gloomy news, sometimes it’s fruitful news. There is a story behind those walls and those …
It’s easier than ever to decorate on a budget. Nonetheless, we must be careful where to cut corners and where to splurge. Otherwise, our budget decorating will look like, well, budget decorating. In this post, we’ll talk about three of the most common decorating pitfalls so you can achieve designer-quality decorating on a budget without …
Patterned flooring has stolen our hearts. Wood floors are most common in a farmhouse. However, if they need replacing, an addition is being added or a renovation is in the works, pattern flooring is something to consider. We’ve been seeing a lot of different variations of patterned flooring. Wood, tile, painted materials. If you’re lucky …
