Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2017 i American Farmhouse Style

SPRING IS SUCH A HOPEFUL SEASON. It promises new wildlife, warmer weather, fresh produce, blooming flowers and farmhouse renovations… wait, that is part of the promise of spring, right? Whether you’re ready to dig in and start buying materials or are still dreaming of the changes you’ll make to your home this year, we’ve got the resources you need to get going. Want to get outside? Learn how to update your backyard (page 120), create a cut flower garden (page 124) and arrange your blooms into beautiful bouquets (page 20). For indoor projects, pick up DIY ideas (pages 58 and 92) and get inspired by real homes that show off modern elegance (pages 46 and 82) and country gentleman charm (page 68). And this issue, we have a special treat…

LOOKING FOR A NEW and exciting way to create rustic flavor in your farmhouse? In James Angus’ new book, DIY Industrial Pipe Furniture & Décor, he shows off over 20 different projects that will add character to your home. Using pipes as the main material, Angus displays what you can do with even the most rustic resources. Here are two great projects that give a glimpse of what the lowly pipe has to offer. “Make yours unique. Make it fit your needs. Make it with industrial pipe.” INDUSTRIAL CANDELABRA Skill Level: Intermediate Time: About 15 minutes What You’ll Need Use 3⁄8-inch-diameter black pipes and fittings. • 8 T fittings • 6 (2-inch) nipples • 3 close nipples • 5 (1⁄2 to 3⁄8-inch) reducing couplings • 6-inch nipple • 2 (4-inch)…

KRISTI HELDMAN decided to make pillow covers for the Etsy community back in 2009, when her children went back to school. “I just really wanted to help contribute financially without missing my kids’ sporting events and parentteacher conferences,” she says. Kristi started her shop, Jolie Marche, from home, where she does everything from creating designs to filling orders. “These are true, handmade products,” she says. “We print to order and don’t have anything in stock.” Kristi’s vision for Jolie Marche is to produce high quality pieces owners can pass down to their kids someday. That’s where her shop differs from items on Amazon or at Target. As an artisan, she creates niche items specifically for the farmhouse style community. “I try to think about things people want but can’t readily…

In the world of floral arrangements, it’s easy to get caught up in over-designing a piece. If you seek natural styles that appear effortless, what are some tricks of the trade that will help you create stunning arrangements without breaking your budget? In her new book Handpicked: Simple, Sustainable, and Seasonal Flower Arrangements, florist Ingrid Carozzi shares some of her secrets for creating simple and sustainable arrangements for special events, as well as casual designs that can freshen up any space. SELECT WITH SPONTANEITY The first step to any great flower arrangement is selecting the blooms you want to feature. “Don’t be afraid to do your own thing,” says Carozzi. “I really believe in the fun and spontaneity of arranging flowers, in choosing what’s available, and in using what’s at…

With the warmer weather comes the start of the best season for farmhouse style lovers—flea market season. Get ready to find hidden vintage gems and old pieces you can display in your home with pride. Here are a few ways you can use your new finds. Headboard Happy The headboard is your chance to get creative with décor in your bedroom. This headboard is actually an old garden gate, which you can often find hidden at estate sales or flea markets. If it’s in bad condition, simply wash it down and spray paint it whatever color you want in the room. You could also make a headboard out of reclaimed wood from an old barn, a vintage tablecloth, a gallery of framed art work or an old ladder (for more…

Restoring a house is like bringing a case to the Supreme Court. It requires knowledge of the precedents, as well as meticulous attention to detail. Here are three tips for modernizing your farmhouse, while sticking to the spirit of the law. 1. HIT THE BOOKS “Study the existing home,” Jimmy says. “Hundreds of little decisions come up when you’re working on an old home. Try to just be consistent.” For example, if you use reclaimed wood for the floorboards downstairs, don’t put in all new wood upstairs. “The details are right there,” Jimmy says. “You just have to pay attention to them.” 2. OBEY THE PRECEDENTS Jimmy says that homeowners commonly “allow the architect to have modern details that don’t connect to the original details.” Modern details aren’t a crime,…

What’s a designer? Kristina explains that the meaning of the word “designer” can differ from person to person. For some, design equals decoration. For others, it can be a combination of responsibilities. For this project, Kristina collaborated with the homeowners to plan both the décor and the electrical. What’s an architect? Architects plan the structure of the building, from the blueprints to the materials and the look of the exterior. While architecture is distinct from interior decorating, the architect and interior decorator work together to create a master plan for the home. An architect is not always a decorator, but Kristina has expertise in both areas of interior architecture and decorating.…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Furniture piece with upholstery • Chalk paint (Rachel used Annie Sloan Antibes Green and Aubusson Green) • Water and spray bottle • Paint brush, preferably a natural bristle • Sand paper (220 grit or higher) • Furniture wax WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Water down your paint so it will sink into the fabric. The mix should be about 50/50 with water and paint. 2. Use a spray bottle to dampen the fabric of the piece. 3. Apply 1–3 coats of chalk paint. Allow each coat to dry for 24 hours before applying more paint. 4. When all paint coats are dry, lightly sand the upholstery to regain the soft feel of the fabric. 5. Finish the fabric with a thin layer of furniture wax to further…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Natural fabric (100% cotton, linen, wool or bamboo) • Coffee or tea bags • Soup pot, large enough to fit all your fabric • Wooden spoon or tongs • 1/4 cup vinegar WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Before you start dying, wash your fabric. This will eliminate any oils from vintage fabric or finishing spray from new fabric. 2. Brew the coffee or steep the tea. The more coffee or tea you use, the darker the stain. If you’re unsure of what you want, test a small piece before dying the whole lot. 3. Place the pot on the stove and fill it with water, but not so full that it will overflow once you insert the fabric. If you’re using tea, you can boil the water…

“Nothing quite compares to the raw beauty of stone.” As the weather grows warmer, upgrading your outdoor space should be a top priority. But it’s difficult to know where to start. You can hire professionals, but enhancing your space with a personal touch is much more rewarding. As Sara Bendrick demonstrates in her new book, Big Impact Landscaping: 28 DIY Projects You Can Do on a Budget to Beautify and Add Value to Your Home, anyone can create beautiful outdoor pieces to spruce up any yard. These materials can be integrated creatively into your garden to boost your property confidence. OUTDOOR GAMES An easy way to invite guests outdoors is with games. Build your own bocce ball court, horseshoe pit or install a basket ball hoop. A bocce ball court…

DO YOU WANT A CUT FLOWER GARDEN but have little or no space? You don’t need a farm with a hundred acres to create a beautiful cut flower garden. As Erin Benzakein shares in her new book, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest & Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms, with enough commitment and passion, you can create dazzling arrangements right from your own backyard. Anyone can make space for a cut flower garden and make it successful. PLANNING YOUR GARDEN A cut flower garden’s main purpose is not to show off a display of flowers, but to provide you with a full range of blooming beauties throughout the seasons. But before you begin, you need to plan your garden’s layout and prepare the space. Define the site with markers or…

EGGS IN A BASKET PAGE 6 For more projects by Kaley, visit kaleyann.com. For more projects by Kaylee, visit theblondielocks.com. For more projects by Marji, visit ashbeedesign.com. For more projects by Sugar and Charm, visit sugarandcharm.com. FARMHOUSE LOVIN' PAGE 13 Architecture, design, building: Biringer Builders. (804) 897-8343 or biringerbuilders.com. MADE WITH LOVE PAGE 16 For more on Jolie Marche, visit etsy.com/shop/JolieMarche. Love Her but Leave Her Wild, starting at $16. Floral Cow in Teal, starting at $37.50. Pastel Floral Pig, starting at $37.50. THE MAKING OF A DREAM KITCHEN PAGE 30 For more on Toni Roberts, visit designdazzle.com. Baking storage containers: OXO Good grips. Visit amazon.com. Cortina quartz counter tops, Pegasus farmhouse sink: Home Depot. Visit homedepot.com. Paint: Wall: Edgecomb gray; Cabinets: White Dove. Benjamin Moore. (855) 724-6802 or benjaminmoore.com.…

GET READY FOR APRIL SHOWERS and May flowers with a few DIY egg decorations. These aren’t the hard-boiled and dipdyed eggs your kids make for Easter—these are handcrafted beauties you’ll be able to use year after year. Here are a few ideas to get you started. CHALK IT UP These eggs will recall your school days and make a fun, interactive decoration for the kids. Simply blow out your eggs of choice (see page 9), then add a few coats of chalkboard paint with a foam craft brush. Use chalk to draw seasonal messages or pictures onto your eggs. You could even use your chalkboard eggs as place cards for guests on Easter by writing each guest’s name on an egg, then placing it in an egg cup on top…

WHEN A BUILDER opens up a model home to the public, they want to put their best foot forward. When Biringer Builders blueprinted this model farmhouse, they pulled out all the stops to create an iconic design that represented the best of farmhouse style. “In order to wow and impress our homeowners and model visitors, we really made sure every design detail was thought about when building this home,” says Peyton Doyle. From the clapboard siding and white paint to the wraparound porch and no-fuss windows, the home encourages visitors to love where they live. Notice that this home is centered—the large gabled roof protrudes above the rest of the roofline to present a focal point for the architecture, and the wraparound porch frames the roof for a symmetrical structure.…

FROM SIMPLE METAL SHAPES to the shabby-chic woven look, the bistro seat is moving from cafés to kitchens. The bistro chair originated in 1859 when German-Austrian Michael Thonet designed the no. 14 Chair. Its iconic high oval back and circle seat created a piece that is still one of the best selling chairs of all time. Thonet’s design continues to inspire modern bistro chairs, which often use the bentwood furniture style he invented. Thonet was inspired by Paris’ café culture, where patrons sit and sip their coffee as the world goes by. Just as the bistro chair fits into the streets of Paris, it also blends with the fresh Americana style. The lightweight nature of the design feels comfortable and relaxed, which is central to the farmhouse aesthetic. With myriad…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • 1 footed brass bowl, 5 inches (13 cm) high with a 5 inch (13 cm) wide opening • Small green twigs, such as huckleberry • 5 pink and red ranunculus • 4 large red dahlias • 3 small pink dahlias • 4 chocolate cosmos • Chicken wire • Floral tape WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Shape the chicken wire inside the brass bowl to keep the stems in place, and fasten the tape like a cross over the opening. 2. Arrange some of the twigs around the edge of the bowl. Cut two ranunculus short and place them on one side of the bowl. Cut one ranunculus to about 10 inches (25 cm) and place it on the other side of the bowl. 3. Measure and cut…

Nothing is mor e fr ustr ating than trying to cook in a disorganized kitchen.” Room remodeling is nothing new to Toni Roberts, designer and blogger at Design Dazzle. With plenty of DIY tricks up her sleeve, Toni took an outdated kitchen that didn’t fit her style and dramatically transformed it into a bright and welcoming area that’s filled with farmhouse charm. USING WHAT WORKS How did such a dramatic transformation take place? The answer is much simpler than you might expect. Toni reused and rearranged much of the original kitchen in order to fit the redesign. “Painting the cabinets made an enormous difference,” she says. “For me, personally, I love the look of painted wood, and I feel that it completely updated the look of the space without buying…

Multiple buildings. “A farm compound is always made up of multiple buildings in one area,” Steve says. Often, this means a main house, a barn and a shed. No matter how many buildings are on your property, make sure they all have the same architectural style, such as matching roofs or windows. Traditional paint colors. “The general feel of a white house with a black roof is typical of farmhouses in Virginia,” Steve says. Look around your area. What do the other farmhouses look like? Your home will be in even better shape if it shows off traditional local architecture. Red barn. There’s nothing like a red barn to tell everyone the style of your home. “Red for the barn is traditional,” Steve says. That color has a lot of…

WHO’S GOT THE MUNTIN? Get all those little details right. For this renovation, Jimmy made sure to use old-fashioned, thin wooden muntins for the window slats. While this detail may seem insignificant, it helps maintain the historical integrity of the home. Jimmy recommends muntins from Marvin Windows. WHEN CHUCKING WOOD As useful as it is to preserve old wood, sometimes that’s not a viable option, due to rotting or pests. To restore the porch, Jimmy used ipe wood as a practical, modernized touch. Ipe wood, which is traditionally used outdoors, is a resilient choice because it is resistant to rot. APPLAUSE FOR CLAPBOARD When it came to the clapboard siding, Jimmy replaced the pine wood with cedar when necessary, to maintain the traditional farmhouse appearance. Remember: Salvage when possible, but…

Spring is the season of rebirth, and this home is welcoming it with open arms. “I’m anxious to get outside, hear the birds and see the flowers,” says homeowner Rachel Pereira. Rachel does an exceptional job of bringing new life to her home, and what began as a love for refinishing antique furniture grew into a full design blog, Shades of Blue Interiors. Rachel’s intentional decorating and do-it-yourself savvy has led to a home full of curated charm. “I gravitate toward modern farmhouse style with a rustic flair.” FRESH FARMHOUSE When it comes to decorating, Rachel combines her love of two distinct styles. “I gravitate toward modern farmhouse style with a rustic flair,” she says. “For textiles and patterns I go for a modern traditional look, and for furniture, lighting…

By the looks of it, this peaceful farmhouse appears to be hundreds of miles away from a big city and over a century old. But looks can be deceiving. Located just 20 minutes away from Dallas, Texas, this farmhouse is steeped in character and vintage finds filled with history, but is also in close proximity to modern cityscapes. Although the home has all the splendor of an old space, it was built in 1986 and extensively remodeled four years later by architect Mike Butler. With a stately, yet laid-back, feel of a bygone era, this country escape, styled by interior designer Cathy Kincaid, showcases a combination of antique accents, rustic materials and fresh patterns. Here’s how she designed this space into one family’s dream bucolic retreat. Need to fill empty…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Large window casing, picture frame or pieces of trim • Wallpaper of your choice • Pencil • Micro pinner or other finishing nail gun • Paint (optional) WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Mark the area on the ceiling where you want the detail. 2. Sand, paint and construct the frame of out of trim, if necessary. 3. Place your wallpaper, face down, on a flat surface. Lay the window casing or frame over the wallpaper and trace the inside of the frame onto the wallpaper with a pencil to determine how much you need. 4. Cut out the wallpaper, leaving an additional 1/4–1/2 inch around the outside to make sure the casing will cover the wallpaper completely. 5. Attach the wallpaper to the ceiling in the correct…

Daffodils. This diverse family of flowers is great for spring. In order to reap the rewards, you need to plant these seeds in autumn. Amend the soil with compost and add bulb fertilizer to get them started. Peonies. Plant these blossoms before the cold of winter and in full sun. Most soil will work fine. However, you need to avoid standing water for peonies, so make sure the area is well drained. The best environment is amended soil with manure or compost and a phosphate-rich fertilizer. Sweet peas. The spring-flowering variety of this bloom needs 11 hours of daylight and should be sown in autumn if you have mild winters or early spring for cooler regions. To speed up the sprouting process, soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting.…

If you entertain many overnight guests, you’ll know the convenience of having a separate space for visitors. This darling guest house by Historic Concepts sits on the property of a larger farm estate outside Savannah, Georgia. “The clients wanted a guest house for both weekend and long-term visits that would allow friends and family to come and enjoy the property independently,” says Sarah Burningham of Historic Concepts. “It’s a separate, private place for visiting guests to feel at home, to come and go without disturbing their hosts in a comfortable and fully equipped home.” If you want to create your own home-away-fromhome for your guests, here are two of the key elements you’ll need. Proportion. The architectural elements of a guest house need to stay compact because of the smaller…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Eggs • Straight pin or safety pin • Tape (optional) • Thick nail or ice pick • Toothpick • Bowl • Thin straw (optional) WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. In both ends of the egg, poke a small hole with a straight pin or safety pin. If you’re worried about your egg cracking, you can add a layer of tape to help stabilize the area. 2. In one of the holes, insert the thick nail or ice pick to widen the hole. You may develop a few cracks at this point, but don’t worry too much—even if a small piece chips out, the hole won’t be too noticeable, and the larger gap will make the egg yolk easier to extract. 3. Insert a toothpick into the hole…

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Galvanized steel. One of the most popular looks borrowed from the Parisian bistros are steel stools and high-backed chairs. Their industrial vibe will add edge and contrast to the natural palette of a rustic kitchen. You could even paint the metal with a bright yellow or red to serve as an accent chair at the head of your table. Woven wicker. Bring these light and airy pieces into your eating space for the spring season. Wicker chairs are perfect for the more refined dining table. Opt for a unique weave pattern or color, such as navy or red, to bring a bright pop to your dining space. Distressed wood. Less Parisian and more countryside, bistro chairs in a distressed wood feel rustic. However, their bentwood details add a chic air…

Flowers are delicate and need careful attention and respect. Here are a few of Carozzi’s tips to keep them thriving in your arrangements and lasting longer. 1. UNWRAP & CUT. As soon as you get your flowers home and unwrap them, cut the stems, remove any leaves that would be below the water level, and put the flowers in water immediately. Allow them to drink the water for at least an hour before you arrange them. 2. WATER TEMPERATURE. Flowers are not all the same. By looking at their stems, you can determine the appropriate water temperature: • Flowers with soft stems, such as tulips and irises, prefer cold water. • Flowers with medium-soft stems, such as carnations and peonies, prefer lukewarm water. • Flowers with hard or woody stems,…

With a custom approach to homemaking, you can build your dream home in a faster, more personalized manner. Interior designer Kristina Crestin of Kristina Crestin Design helped create one of these custom homes on the popular TV show This Old House, which focuses on remodeling and design for old homes. Kristina collaborated with the homeowners to design a new house, modeled after an original 18th-century farmhouse, to make their stylistic dreams a reality. The couple wanted to combine traditional farmhouse style with industrial elements, and Kristina brought her expertise and vision to the interior. If your man wants a masculine space for himself, you’re not limited to mounted deer heads and rifles. Use darker colors, leather furniture and gold accents to give him a refined gentleman’s lounge. REPETITION, NOT REDUNDANCY…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Used pallets (an 8’ x 11’ wall will take about 18 pallets) • Crow bar • Sand paper and saw • Plywood sheets (enough to cover the wall space) • Wood screws • Wood stain (optional) WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Procure used pallets. Don’t be put off by a more weathered or distressed look—this will add character to your piece. 2. Deconstruct the pallets with a crowbar. Strip and sand each slat to your desired length. Make sure to vary the lengths of the pieces. 3. Prepare the wall for installation. Attach thin plywood to the wall with wood screws into the studs as a base. 4. Place the first pallet slat in the top center of the wall and use two or three screws at…

Seek inspiration. Cathy says that she usually finds an inspirational fabric or color combo for a room before beginning a design. But you can also take inspiration from a single piece. “A specific type of bed can drive the design, such as a bamboo bed or an antique Indian bed,” she says. Unify your rooms. Each space can have a unique color palette, but make sure there are common threads that make your entire home feel cohesive. “Colors always unify spaces. However, take one color and use it as a thread throughout your home. It can be as big or small of a use as you choose, but it keeps a cohesive thread,” she says. Suit yourself. When designing your home, take your lifestyle into account. For these homeowners that…

“ Don’t save things for special occasions. Make ever y day special.” The weather is warming up, so dust off your outdoor furniture and host a farmhouse al fresco dinner this spring. Blogger Yvonne Platt of Stone Gable has created this stunning tablescape for a sophisticated but relaxed meal with friends. Here are her ten top tips for entertaining this season. 1. Change your table trappings. You don’t need to have every kind of covering at the table. Table cloth, runner, placemats—pick one or two to let the grain of your farmhouse table show through. “I didn’t use placemats at the table,” Yvonne says. “Just a blue and white striped table runner that lends itself to farm-to-table dining. 2. Cotton, not silk. When it comes to farmhouse dining, simple and…

CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS You may love lilies, but if your yard is shady and easily waterlogged, you won't want to plant sun lovers. Planting a garden is not as simple as burying a few seeds. Many factors play into what type of garden you can have. Consider your location, your seasons, what kind of water your area receives and how much sunlight your outdoor spaces get. Understanding what kind of plants can successfully grow in your area is the first thing to consider before breaking ground. GET TO KNOW YOUR SOIL Soil is a big factor in the success of your plants. The flowers you have in mind may need clay soil, while the natural soil in your yard might be lacking. You can easily add any amendments to create…

HOW TO PINCH The pinching process creates a more abundant flower production, because cutting or pinching off the top growth communicates to the plant to send up numerous stems right below the cut. In order to pinch, you’ll need sharp pruners. Snip the top 3–4 inches off of your plant. Make sure you do this just above a set of leaves. WHAT TO PINCH While this process will enhance the production of certain blooms, you’ll only benefit flowering annuals that have a branching form. These include amaranth, branching sunflowers, celosia, snapdragons, cosmos and dahlias. This method will not benefit single stem flowers. WHEN TO PINCH The best time to pinch is when the young plant has reached 8–12 inches tall and has just 3–5 sets of leaves. The pinching process…