Modern Rustic Covering one big wall with 100-year-old barnwood gave this master bedroom instant farmhouse appeal. Designers Leslie Calish and Gayle Leksan of LMK Interiors then furnished the room using a mixture of transitional and contemporary pieces, making a fresh, modern appearance. Combining disparate elements is the key to the area's success. "The wood and the steel sliding-door hardware add that farmhouse flavor to an otherwise clean design," they say. "The right mix keeps a space feeling current, not contrived."
Texas Charm Processor and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's hit show Fixer Upper assisted a Hillsboro, Texas couple change a once-neglected 1920s house into a welcoming, family-friendly harbor. The home's come-on-in attitude starts from the foyer, where Joanna treated the space into a light gray-and-white colour palette, then added character with desperate flea-market finds like the framed chalkboard and plant stand.
Light Touch Old-fashioned farmhouse interiors may have been cozy, but they were frequently dark. Now's strategy to farmhouse design combines many of the design's classic components -- wide-plank hardwood floors, exposed beams and rustic wood furnishings, with a much brighter take. Here, H2 Design Construct created their very own interpretation of a contemporary farmhouse in the heart of Medina, Washington. In the dining area, Katie Hackworth paired a classic farmhouse dining table and iconic Louis ghost chairs creating a casual yet elegant space as well suited to a late night dinner celebration as it is to a weekend birthday party.
Project Central After Stacy and Jonathan Anderstrom purchased their 1998 farmhouse, they enjoyed its simple lines but believed that the house was a little "bland". So Stacy, a stay-at-home mother and lifelong DIYer, place about infusing the house with personality, adding fun touches like stenciled numbers on the staircase and shelving to show quirky collections. A mixture of contemporary and classic furnishings and accessories completes the personal -- and not at all dull -- look. Tour more of this house that was featured in HGTV Magazine.
Back at the Ranch To give an open-concept ranch home in Northern California a feel and look that could "adopt indoor-outdoor alive and support an active young family," designer Jennifer Robin MacDonald of Jennifer Robin Interiors turned to a deft mix of natural elements. "We utilized a mix of materials and textures like lace, rope, conceal, jute, metal and reclaimed wood," she says. "The interiors marry clean lines and rustic elements for a relaxed, natural home"
Scandinavian Style To provide this serene master suite a warm, country atmosphere in keeping with its own farmhouse setting, designer Lindye Galloway covered the ceiling with reclaimed wood. A pale, airy color palette and furnishings with simple, tasteful, Gustavian-inspired silhouettes complete the appearance, making a space that's at once refined and rustic.
Gut Rehab After Charmaine Cooper and Chuck Codd first saw their Waco, Texas house it was the definition of a wreck, with no running water, frightening wiring and dirt-covered floors. But with the help of Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper, the couple were able to transform the prior fright to a farmhouse-style delight, including convenient elements such as a custom-built island to the kitchen alongside magical country rolls such as exposed ceiling beams and galvanized metal fittings and furnishings. Watch more of the Texas charmer that was showcased in HGTV Magazine.
Sensitive Restoration Updating an old home takes a certain finesse. The secret is to honor the design without even making the spaces look like period rooms at a museum. In the plan of the bathroom of a restored 19th century farmhouse, architect Kate Johns hit the best balance between yesterday and today, using new materials to make a period-appropriate -- nonetheless new and modern -- seem. "We used a customized vanity made to resemble a farm work desk with a marble top. Painted wide beadboard paneling and a recessed wood-framed medication cupboard with industrial galvanized steel lights complete the aesthetic," she says. The team also restored the first wood flooring.
From Drab to Beautiful A 1960s ranch house may be the last place you'd expect to locate farmhouse-style decorating, however, if so, you clearly have not met Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper. When Processor and she were called to update this once-dingy suburban Texas house, they handled it that their signature charm offensive. Case in point: The dining room, in which exposed beams and wide-plank wood floors create a warm backdrop, a very long vintage table and metallic seats offer plenty of seats for casual gatherings and vivid red barn-style pendants add a fun pop of color.
New England Classic To provide this renovated Vermont kitchen its immediately recognizable farmhouse look, Cushman Design Group utilized a mixture of traditional design elements: Simple cabinets with Shaker-style detailing; bead-board paneling on the island and walls; and a apron-front or 'farmhouse-style' sink. Details like the chrome plumbing with ceramic accents, glass-front cabinets, wood countertops and easy metallic lighting fixtures complete the result.
Updating an Heirloom Inherited from her grandfather, this Marlin, Texas residence had sentimental value to Sterling Zan and her husband Casey, but had become a sad state of disrepair after sitting empty for more than a decade. Input Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper. The pair worked their very own brand of magic, taking the home down to its studs prior to rebuilding from the inside out and, in the process, filling it with enormous charm. From the living area, wood flooring and knotty wood doors and windows create a solid rustic taste. Sleek leather furnishings keep the appearance light and modern. And powerful southwestern patterns on the rug and artwork add a regional accent.
A New-Old Farmhouse Place on a hilltop at the end of a very long winding dirt road in Sharon, CT, this weekend retreat may easily be confused for a renovated 19th-century farmhouse -- exactly as the owners and their designer, Rafe Churchill, planned. "The owners wanted a house with the restrained beauty and pragmatism of this New England Shakers," says Churchill. "This house strikes the ideal balance between functionality and beauty, new and old: combining carefully curated furnishings, crisp colors and lasting finishes using net-zero sustainable building technologies. This guest area, by way of example, provides simple comforts: a gorgeous chair, a comfortable bed and a gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside."
Fine Vintage At a Portland, Oregan bathroom remodeled by Hammer & Hand, Alice Design & Domestic Arts utilized white-washed walnut paneling to create a rustic background. Penny tiles on the floor and a mint-green vintage cupboard added quirky farmhouse style to the updated room.
Texture and Character Any house -- even a plain-vanilla suburban ranch -- may shoot on farmhouse flair in the palms of Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper. Within this open-concept living room, the set added texture and interest with hardwood flooring, an exposed wood beam between the living room and kitchen, and a show-stopping stone-faced fireplace. A mix of casual wood furnishings and much more formal upholstered pieces creates a look that is cozy but elegant enough for entertaining.
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