Innholdsfortegnelse for June - July 2020 i American Farmhouse Style

My grandmother died when I was in college, so when my family was going through her things, I was in a prime position to take practical items like pots and pans back to school to use in my off-campus apartment. One of the items I took was a set of six water glasses with orange flowers on them. I didn’t know they were special. It wasn’t until later, when I started to learn about the charms and value of vintage collectibles, that I realized they were 1960s Culver Ltd. glasses—a set that will now sell for $100 or more. I cringe when I think back to how my roommates and I all used them for heavy day-to-day use. At least I had the presence of mind to know that we…

Need a simple refresh for your front porch? Create a project that makes a statement by adding a little personality and character to the planters on your front porch. You can personalize your monogram with different fonts, styles, colors and repurpose curtain finials to add height to your planter box. This DIY monogram planter box is such an easy project that you can finish it in an afternoon. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Wood planter box • Three-letter wood monogram • Wood glue • White paint • Caulk • Optional: wood finials WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. Choose a monogram. The key to any monogram planter box is the monogram. You can order wood monograms from online sources. They come in a variety of fonts and designs, and the wood is light…

If you’re renovating or remodeling your kitchen or a bathroom—or even a laundry room that has a countertop—deciding which countertop material to use is a big decision. But don’t worry: We’ve done the research for you. Here are the top six farmhouse-friendly countertop options, and the pros and cons you need to know to make an informed decision. GRANITE Granite has been a popular countertop choice for many years. Do be aware that while granite countertops are a classic choice for American homes in general, they tend to be less popular with farmhouses, and many homeowners are replacing their granite countertops for more farmhouse-friendly options. PROS: • Heat and scratch resistant • Require very little maintenance • Don’t require cleaning chemicals, just soap and water CONS: • So hard they’ll…

Meet Susan Daggett—wife, mom of two and designer extraordinaire. She and her family live in an 1800s farmhouse that she’s infused with warmth, whimsy and vintage touches. American Farmhouse Style: Has your home always been farmhouse style, or has your style morphed from something else? Susan: I am not sure I can narrow my style down to just farmhouse. I love to mix a whole lot of things that I love. However, adding character to spaces through color and vintage items mixed with modern finds is a pattern you will see throughout our home. My motto is to fill your home with only the things that you absolutely adore, whether they be old or new, because those things represent you, and your family is what truly makes just any old…

BEST Summer Flower Combinations Ready to display some beautiful summer flower arrangements? Try these combinations. Did you know? Of the almost 2 million farms in the United States, over two-thirds of them report having livestock. The cattle industry represents about $50 billion, while the poultry industries represent about $43 billion. [source: usda.gov] BEST WINDOWS FOR FARMHOUSE STYLE Replacing your windows? Here are the three best kinds for a farmhouse. SINGLE- AND DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS Single- and double-hung windows look similar but have different mechanics. Both open upward, but double-hung windows have two movable sashes, or panels, compared to single-hung windows, which only have one movable part. Double-hung windows are more expensive than single-hung but are also easier to clean and provide better ventilation when you want a breeze from outside. CASEMENT WINDOWS…

IN COLLABORATION WITH SWEET PICKINS PAINT AND FURNITURE Ready to upcycle an old piece of furniture into a farmhouse beauty? Sweet Pickins makes milk paint, which is a paint made from only six ingredients, including milk protein and all-natural limestone. Milk paint is nontoxic and has no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It’s the perfect paint to do an indoor DIY project, like this dresser makeover. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Furniture (here: vintage dresser) • Screwdriver or drill • TSP or another cleaner of choice • Old rags • Sandpaper and electric sander • Sweet Pickins Milk Paint (color used here: Wildflower) • Optional: Extra Bond base • Paintbrush • Sweet Pickins Oil Wax • Damp paper towels WHAT YOU’LL DO: 1. First, remove any hardware you don’t want to paint,…

Lighting is essential to any home, and farmhouse lighting will add just the right country pizzazz to your style. But what kinds of lights should you use? Here are the best types of farmhouse lighting for your home. CHANDELIERS These will be your statement lighting pieces, and you can use them in just about any room. A chandelier can be large or small to accommodate the space. But think about how much illumination you need in the room before you decide on a chandelier. “If you want something that brightens up your room, then you need a six-, eight- or twelve-light chandelier,” says Diane Garber, owner of Garber’s Crafted Lighting. The greater the wattage, the more a light will illuminate the space. PENDANTS Pendant lights are similar to chandeliers in…

The first rooms of our project house are ready, and we’re going to give you a sneak peek. As a collaboration between American Farmhouse Style, Cottages & Bungalows, J.J. and Lindsey Morris of Scissortail Homes and Rachel Shingleton of Pencil Shavings Studio, we’re chronicling this new home build from start to finish. This issue, as you tour these charming spaces, we’re sharing the colorfully tiled bathrooms and powder rooms. PATTERN AND POETRY These bathrooms showcase colorful tiles and whimsical patterns that put their own spin on farmhouse style. On the ground floor, the powder bath instantly captivates with its striking floor-to-ceiling tile. The tile’s diamond shape creates a harlequin design, yet the tiles themselves have an earthy, soothing mood. Rachel’s choices all have a hand-hewn quality to them,” says Jickie…

AmericanFarmhouseStyle.com OPEN FLOOR PLAN Get tips on how to design an open kitchen floor plan for your home. SPRING TO SUMMER Learn from Amy Mings how to transition your home from spring to summer décor. DIY KITCHEN RENOVATION Tour a kitchen update in this 1963 home. COLLECTING VINTAGE ART Learn the ins and outs of collecting vintage art to display in your home. CLUTTER-FREE CLOSET Find out how this homeowner took her closet from cluttered to cute. Follow us online on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest for daily inspiration! 2020 PAINT SPONSOR Sweet Pickins Milk Paint is an all natural milk paint. Because it is a true milk paint, our paint comes in a powder form that you simply mix with water. You get to mix your own paint, which means…

Bathroom mirrors without frames feel unfinished. That was exactly the situation that Lisa Huntting was in when she moved into her home in Charlotte, North Carolina. The problem gave her an idea. “I wanted to figure out a mirror frame that was simple and easy to install,” she says. The idea led to her company, Mirror Mate, which makes custom mirror frames. Almost all the frames from Mirror Mate are made in the U.S., and they’re custom, so they come in every shape and size with plenty of options for finishes and styles. They’re also durable enough to stand up to the chemicals we have in our bathrooms. “When we introduce a style, we do durability tests,” Lisa says. “We do them with toothpaste, mouthwash, hairspray and bathroom cleaner, because…

We all want high-quality, artisan décor in our homes. But how do you find it? “We connect customers who are interested in having artisan-level quality décor with artisans who want to connect to customers,” says Matt Hess, owner of Hart & Hess. The décor company produces a monthly subscription box that delivers a curated collection of décor pieces to your front door. “It takes a lot of the guesswork out of design,” Matt says. “We tell people about pieces and artists they might not have known about.” And the boxes don’t carry just any décor pieces. “It’s beyond just quality,” Matt says. “We have a very strict company belief that we won’t use any product that’s mass produced overseas. Our goods are either handmade in America or part of fair-trade…

Style SPOTLIGHT The farmhouse style variation that’s in right now is boho farmhouse style. “Mixing boho with farmhouse is really big,” Angela says. This style still has the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere of a farmhouse, but is combined with bohemian accents such as bold colors, geometric patterns, woven art and lots of texture. Plus, the classic boho look: house plants. “Any kind of live greenery is in,” says Angela. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BOHO FARMHOUSE STYLE? VISIT AMERICANFARMHOUSESTYLE.COM. It’s flea-market season, and there are lots of great collectibles out there, waiting for you to discover them. Here are the best insider tips of the season. TRENDING Take a look at the vintage collectibles that are trending these days. • DECONSTRUCTED FURNITURE. This is furniture that looks partially torn apart…

When designer Ashley Moore of Moore House Interiors began redesigning this Houston home, she knew the best approach to creating a timeless look was to keep it clean and simple. “When you are doing a renovation or new build and you are picking those hard selections, I always go neutral because it’s so easy to change your colors as the seasons change or as your style changes,” she says. As spring turns to summer, it’s easy to transform décor by switching out a few key bold pieces amid the neutral background. BACKGROUND BASICS Because of the open concept in the kitchen and dining area, it was important to Ashley to pick tones that made the entire area look cohesive. The same flooring flows from the kitchen to the dining nook—a…

The bathroom is where beauty meets function, and this pairing isn’t always easy to accomplish. Monica and Richard Ryder, owners of Clearcut Construction & Co., are just the people for the job. With a fresh color scheme and new patterns, they took this North Carolina bathroom from plain to pretty, with a focus on modern farmhouse-style charm. CREATING A VISION Richard says he starts all his projects the same way—by asking the homeowners to look through renovation examples and pick their top three. From those three choices, Richard finds stylistic consistencies and uses them in his renovation plans. In this case, the homeowners took a liking to patterns. “She likes patterns, particularly the herringbone pattern. So walking in, I really wanted to do the chevron pattern on the floor,” Richard…

The world of interior design can be overwhelming, so it’s always appreciated when a book comes our way that breaks it down. Interior designer Sarah Richardson’s Collected: City and Country does just that. The book looks at a variety of different spaces and explores how good design can be livable and personalized, no matter what style it is. START WITH WHAT YOU’VE GOT Throughout Collected, Sarah Richardson emphasizes the importance of fusing old with new, as she believes a home’s original features can be a wonderful source of inspiration and innovation. “Balance the best of what you started with,” she says, “and infuse it with new energy and ideas.” Even if everything in your space doesn’t fit together perfectly, it will be a space that’s curated just for you. PERFECTLY…

LIGHT IT UP, PAGE 28 For more on Diane, visit garbers-craftedlighting.com. PHOENIX RISING, PAGE 36 For more on Lori, visit andersonwierstudio.com. Builder: Jenkins Restorations. (888) 450-6580 or jenkinsrestorations.com. Backsplash tile: Floor & Décor. (770) 421-3705 or flooranddecor.com. Barstools: Lyla from EQ3. (888) 950-1988 or eq3.com. Barstools: Turner from Crate & Barrel. (800) 967-6696 or crateandbarrel.com. Bronze pendant lighting: Savoy House. Visit savoyhouse.com. Countertops: Virginia mist granite. Desk sconce: Schoolhouse Electric. Visit schoolhouseelectric.com. Faucet: Artifacts by Kohler. (800) 456-4537 or us.kohler.com. Hardware: House of Antique Hardware. (866) 961-9289 or houseofantiquehardware.com. Kitchen: Cornerstone Kitchen & Bath. (703) 968-5581 or ckbva.com. Lantern Bolton pendant light: Pottery Barn. (888) 779-5176 or potterybarn.com. TIMELESS AND TRENDY, PAGE 40 For more on April and Gizem, visit casedesign.com. Appliances: Kitchenaid. Visit kitchenaid.com. Backsplash white subway tile: White…