Join us on a home tour of our very own Folk Victorian Farmhouse! We share our renovation plans on how we plan to make this 115-year old Victorian home more eco-friendly and energy efficient with a sustainable home renovation. SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION PLANS The good thing is that some of the annoying quirks, like the house
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We want to share with you our top 3 budget renovation tips! We're using these budget renovation ideas to save money on our 1905 Folk Victorian Farmhouse sustainable renovation. We also explain why old houses are "greener" and more sustainable than new houses by having a smaller carbon footprint. BUDGET RENOVATION TIPS DSIRE WEBSITE Our
Met hun erkers, torentjes en overall asymmetrie braken de Victoriaanse boerenhuizen uit het traditionele Colonial hokje. Het bijzondere en gedetailleerde metselwerk van de schoorsteen is kenmerkend voor de Victoriaanse substijl die Queen Anne genoemd wordt. Het huis heeft maar liefst drie veranda's. Let op de fraai bewerkte details aan de onderkant van het dak van de veranda.
Join us on a home tour of our very own Folk Victorian Farmhouse! We share our renovation plans on how we plan to make this 115-year old Victorian home more eco-friendly and energy efficient with a sustainable home renovation. SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION PLANS The good thing is that some of the annoying quirks, like the house
A porch remodel can expand your outdoor living space and totally transform the look of your home. These before-and-after photos, including small porch makeovers and total exterior remodels, demonstrate how adding or refreshing a porch can boost curb appeal and complement your home's style. Check out these exterior transformations to see the incredible results of a front porch remodel.
We bought our Victorian farmhouse on 7 acres just over three years ago, but the place is looking entirely different now. Step inside and see what a difference paint, refinishing wood floors and a couple
I'm so excited to share our Victorian Farmhouse Color Palette! It's inspired by nature and the house itself! Come see!
A stylist and obsessive collector of Victoriana reimagines his 19th-century farmhouse in a Hudson River town.
Yesterday Bill mumbled that he hates our old farmhouse. Yes, my husband used the words "hate" and "farmhouse" in the same sentence. My readers often tell me they enjoy the details I share about our old cape cod farmhouse that sits on sloped, rocky, wooded 14 acres, so you may not understand Bill's lack of
Have you ever driven through a historic district and been in awe at the houses? In this post, I'm sharing a tour of one of the region's finest historic homes - a 1901 Victorian Mansion. Overflowing with original detail and charm, this is a house you'll be disappointed not to check out!
This new farmhouse for sale in Prairie Village, Kansas, was designed to look like the original old home that once stood on the site.
When I search for Victorian gardens on pinterest this picture always pops up. Isn't this a lovely outdoor space? I am not sure of the source but I would guess springtime has them enjoying sweet tea on that lovely porch. This certainly is a pin on my wish list board for the Shabby Old House. What are you dreaming about these days?
I love all of the gingerbread on this porch we walked past while visiting New Harmony.
This detached red brick period home makes us crave country life
Hop in the car and buckle up, we're going on a road trip! It is a beautiful, Fall day here in Michigan, perfect for taking the back roads to the small town of Pinckney. We're visiting one of my Online Design Clients who graciously invited us over for a tour of her fabulous countryside home. I had the opportunity to help Pat update her Family Room, Foyer and Dining Space through my Online Design Service. We are also beginning a new project in her Sunroom which details will come soon. Here we are! Although this home looks like an original Victorian Farmhouse, it's fairly new construction. Pat and her husband, Jim, built this home for their family in back in 2001. Jim was the Builder, along with the couples sons; Bryan, Erik and Keith (Walter Construction Inc.). Their original vision when they purchased the rolling five acre parcel that adjoins to their son's property, was to build a warm, welcoming home where their large family could gather. Pat said they wanted a place where you didn't feel like you had to take off your shoes when entering, and where everyone felt welcome just as they are. I can certainly attest that they achieved this goal. As soon as I approached the home Pat came out to greet me with a warm smile and open arms. As if her home's lovely exterior wasn't welcoming enough, her gracious personality clued me in on what I was about to see inside the house. Before we head inside, take a look at her side porches. They were just starting to decorate for fall when I arrived. The colors of her homes exterior look so pretty with fall decor. The amazing arbor and brick paver path draw you into the lovely courtyard which leads you to her two side porches. Alongside the two side porches, is Pat's favorite spot in the home, her sunroom. She loves this room due to its placement next to the courtyard and the view of her property. She feel blessed with the rolling acreage that their house sits on and loves to soak up the changing views through the different seasons. The sunroom is one of the spaces we are currently working on through my E-Design Service, photos on that room to come later once it's ready. Pat chose a fun eggplant paint color to refinish a pair of porch rocking chairs. The purple hue looks stunning next to the green siding and really allows that wooden antique door leading into the home to pop. As I walked around to the side door, I immediately noticed their gingerbread trim and unique zig zag-scalloped siding. Along with the wonderful color palette, these details give the home so much personality, charm and character. Because of their love of antiques, they designed the house in the "Victorian Farmhouse" style. It was important to Jim to evidence this through his attention to detail on the exterior. Pat enjoys decorating for the seasons with vintage finds. Her fall decor at the side door included the cutest pair of vintage booties, and old milk can. Right away, upon entering the Foyer you can feel the love in this home. This romantic antique rocker, side table, round hooked rug and glowing table lamp let you know this is a special place. This is one of the areas I worked on with Pat through my EDesign Service. The family photo gallery leading up the stairs is evidence that this house belongs to a large, close knit, family and their roots are important to them. As a matter of fact, when they designed their home, the large pillars and bookcases in between the Foyer and the Family Room were modeled after Jim's Grandparent's home. The tall ceilings in this area came in handy when it came time to find a spot for his Grandmothers 9' Mirror/Hall Tree from her home in Southwest Detroit. The Family Room was another one of the spaces I designed with Pat through my EDesign Service. Our goal in this room was to give it a fresh, current, look while maintaining a traditional style that highlights their collectables and stays true to the style of the home. One of my favorite features inside this home are the antique structural elements you can find throughout. Like this stunning antique window (above the chair in the image above). It is not easy to incorporate vintage elements like this in a new build, but they pulled it off in an impeccable manner. This window brings additional light into the space and provides a lovely focal point next to the fireplace. It adds so much charm to the design. The furniture we selected offers cozy seating for the family and hugs the corner of the room. Instead of replacing Pat's occasional tables with new pieces, her set of vintage tables were painted in a crisp white finish and slightly distressed for character. Having the tables painted in a light color helped to make the room feel light and bright. And the white table pops against the new red, hooked, area rug. A large clock fills the wall space over the sofa and a leaning ladder (painted black) offers a place to place cozy throw blankets for cool, Michigan evenings. When it came time to select a side chair, we went with a vintage inspired spindle style chair. The fun, geometric, fabric used on the chair brings interest and personality to the design. The new TV stand was found at a local furniture store and offers a ton of storage for their media equipment. The sign above fills the vertical wall space and anchors the TV area. The sconces on either side of the TV were found in the trash in Grosse Pointe, Michigan by a family member. Pat isn't sure on their history, but she loved the way they looked. She gave them a new life with black spray paint and colorful candles. The trim and detail that you saw outside the home is also carried inside as you can see in the opening to the Kitchen. Speaking of the Kitchen, when I walked in to this space it immediately reminded me of a movie set. I could almost picture Diane Keaton standing at that L shaped island! This Eat-in Kitchen is very large, spacious and open, but it feels warm, inviting and cozy. It's a frequent gathering spot for Pat and Jim's grandchildren. I was not involved in the design of the Kitchen, but I love the selections they made. The dark countertops look fabulous with the white cabinetry and traditional subway tile. The lighting over the island and the pendants over the sink in front of the window have a lot of character. Check out the Dining Area... Pat wanted to update the look of this room, while keeping her existing dining set and vintage sideboard and secretary. We used a graphic patterned rug to give the space a young, fresh look. The wool rug has a traditional feel, yet it updates the look of the antique dining table and chairs. A classic black and white color palette is eye-catching and complements the warm wood tones in the vintage furnishings. An arch frame by Magnolia mounted over the shelf brought another touch of black to the design. Almost everything in this home has a story behind it. For instance, this shelf was made from a large tree slab found in their neighbors barn. The copper and brass coffee pot on top of the shelf was a wedding gift to Pat's Grandparents in 1920. The mixing bowl next to the coffee pot belonged to the same Grandmother. Repeating the charm found throughout the rest of the home, a window was placed in the wall between the Foyer and the Dining Area. This was a great way to create the feel of an open concept while still maintaining a traditional floor plan design that is more in line with a Victorian Farmhouse. An antique Eastlake style, oak, mirror on the Dining Room wall belonged to Jim's Grandmother. Placed on the wall across from the window it balances the entrance into the room perfectly. Above the sideboard in between the Kitchen and Dining Area, she created a very sweet vignette using antique bibs and the spoons she used to feed her babies when they were little. A mosaic broken china art piece in an arched shape softens the look and adds a dose of whimsy. Touches like these are what gives this home a warm and cozy feel. The actual house itself is very large and grand, yet it feels inviting and intimate. Thanks to all of the personal touches and the attention to detail they have put in to it, this home has all the feels. It was a lot of fun to design for them. Stop by later this week for a look at some of the before photos and more details regarding the spaces I designed in this house. Thank you for coming on tour with me today. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to share it with you. My hope in sharing this lovely and unique home is that you may find inspiration to create a warm, inviting, space with personal touches that feels like home to you! Back to the design studio. Enjoy the rest of your day! If you're ready to get started on a room in your home, now is the time! Once the cooler weather approaches, fall nesting kicks in and my design studio fills up fast. Let's get ahead of the rush! Click here to make your reservation!
Met hun erkers, torentjes en overall asymmetrie braken de Victoriaanse boerenhuizen uit het traditionele Colonial hokje. Het bijzondere en gedetailleerde metselwerk van de schoorsteen is kenmerkend voor de Victoriaanse substijl die Queen Anne genoemd wordt. Het huis heeft maar liefst drie veranda's. Let op de fraai bewerkte details aan de onderkant van het dak van de veranda.
Come check out our Farmhouse Kitchen Spring Refresh and get inspired for the season to come! A little paint and some new art goes a long way!
I am so excited to finally show you our new farmhouse! We are ready to dig in to some farmhouse restoration, homesteading and generally just enjoying country living. We can't wait to take you along
A house goes from ghostly to gorgeous with the help of three earth- and sky-toned paint palettes
-Houston, Mo I LOVE LOVE LOVE this house and I need to have it one day! Oh the things I could do.
Don't we all secretly want to move out to the middle of nowhere, build a classic white farmhouse, and raise ducks? No? Even if you don't, you will enjoy these old-fashioned farmhouse plans that are beautiful and practical. What exactly is a farmhouse? Well, of course, a farmhouse is any house that can be on
We review the famous book, A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester, with a walk through our neighborhood. We highlight some of the most popular American house styles like Victorian, Craftsman, and Cape Code style houses. See which ones you know and how this book might help you identify your old house
I just got back from a trip of a lifetime, and can't wait to share this Victorian Farmhouse Tour with you! Some of you might already know my friend, Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone, but if you don't know her yet, I'm so glad I get to be the one to share all about her
Unique White Farmhouse Found @ #FarmhousesExtras #Tuesday #shadesofwhite
Circa 1885 Victorian Farmhouse For Sale W/Garages on 3 Acres 9095 County Road 67, Langston, AL 35755 $275,000 Claim a piece of history with this c
Farmhouses are the epitome of country living, and these farmhouse designs are gorgeous.
Four and a half years ago, Stephanie and her husband Travis, who were expecting their second son, went to look at a big, gorgeous home that was out of
Lately, my dreams have become more ‘daydreams’ then nighttime ones. It’s probably because by the time I go to sleep I am more comatose and unable to remember anything. But I’ve been...
Who can resist the charm of a Victorian style home? Think of that and a beautiful country farmhouse. What a beautiful combination! This lovely
We want to share with you our top 3 budget renovation tips! We're using these budget renovation ideas to save money on our 1905 Folk Victorian Farmhouse sustainable renovation. We also explain why old houses are "greener" and more sustainable than new houses by having a smaller carbon footprint. BUDGET RENOVATION TIPS DSIRE WEBSITE Our
Modern Farmhouse exterior design blends the modern lines of a contemporary with the warmth and rustic charm of an old-fashioned farmhouse.
A newlywed's stepdad recreated detailed gingerbread trim for the best curb appeal redo from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015
One of my favorite parts when driving around with my husband is getting to look at all the beautiful houses along our routes (when I'm by myself I tend to swerve a little if I look too much, hehe). I love to "window shop" and see all the amazing houses here in the Hudson Valley. Poughkeepsie, where I used to live, has some amazing Victorian houses that make it almost worth living in the not-so-fun city of Poughkeepsie. So of course it would not be too big a leap to know that I love to look at exteriors of houses on the net as well. And where on the net? Why Pinterest of course. Today I realized I have 187 followers on Pinterest, that is a heck of a lot more followers over there than here (but who is counting?). So let me highlight some of the fun my followers are getting over there HERE. Below are seven of my favorite exteriors from my board apply named "Exteriors." I decided to go with the theme of spring and gardens. {source} I love wisteria. My father grew some amazing wisteria in his old house, and he had dreams of growing wisteria on the exterior of my stucco home. I would love that. I want my house to be yellow with the purple vine all over it. {source} This house just makes me happy. I love the little cottage with the daffodils in the yard. {source} I have an obsession with wrap around porches, I just love them. I especially love when said porch has a curve in it. I have always loved these kinds of houses ever since I was a kid. {source} This picture just makes me see a whole story. I can see the garden and ocean beyond the house. And of course, there is that wrap around porch. I love the walk too. {source} I pinned this picture for one reason: the pergola over the garage. That is just a brilliant idea. If I had a garage this is what I would want to do. {source} This house is done really tastefully well. I love the red accents and the roof is just fabulous. See a trend with the porches? {source} This house was featured on bhg.com and I just love it. It has the porch I love with a nice big section on the corner, the gardens are fabulous and the shutters are so adorable. Except for the tropical palm trees (because it's too cold up here) I would want this house. I hope you enjoyed my virtual drive around the neighborhood. Maybe one day I will take my camera and shoot some of the houses I have "stalked" (shhhh the owners don't know I rubber neck it every time I drive by) in Poughkeepsie, NY.
A couple restores an old house, leading them to open a home design business focused on the region’s vernacular styles.
Charm and character are everywhere in this historic Victorian home
Discover how to seamlessly integrate modern conveniences with Victorian charm in your kitchen. This guide to modern Victorian kitchen aesthetics offers creative ideas and inspiration for those looking to blend historical elegance with contemporary style in the heart of their homes.
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