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New England Spirit
Nancy and Rick Chace took a few years to get to know the Victorian era they bought in the historic district of Bristol, Rhode Island 'just a stone's throw from the harbour'.

Colorful accessories make meals feel like a picnic. White shaker cabinets and granite countertops keep the kitchen look simple. A collection of blue bowls, pitchers and jars. Colorful and versatile furnishings make the living room comfortable. A new mudroom at the back of the house serves as a family entrance. The new staircase post was carved with an Eastlake flower. A blue 1940s vase and silverware are family heirlooms. Rescued from an 1890s tool factory, this multi- drawer piece offers much needed storage. Chalk paint unifies and refreshes the dining table and 1960s chairs. Glass floats and a starfish honor the coastal location. In the kitchen, an alcove offers just enough space for casual family meals. A Gothic mirror and fireplace surround. The renovated bathroom features all modern conveniences.





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In Perfect Harmony
Singer-songwriter Holly Williams restored 1892 cottage hums a new tune in rural Tennessee.

Original beadboard walls and ceiling and under the eaves architecture confer a cocoon-like feel to the bedroom. Vintage mirrors add sparkle and brightness in the dining room. Gold-flecked pink wallpaper dresses up the small bathroom The cloud wallpaper on the ceiling bring a touch of faded glamour to the living room. Fresh garden hydrangeas spill out from an old butter churn The pink door lends a delicate romantic touch to the inside of the front door. Though the bedroom is tiny, Holly created a desk niche with a table and chairs. A rustic brick walls and a pine farmhouse table paired with antique schoolhouse chairs. An antique butter churn doubles up as a vase. Contemporary wood bottles serve a sculptural function. An aged medicine cabinet contributes a vintage touch to the new bathroom. The antique mantel clock doesn’t work but adds charm to the setting. An antique tobacco chest serves as a side table and adds a rustic accent to the eclectic furnishings. A faceted, glimmering chandelier strikes a romantic vibe.





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Call of the Wild
Built in the footprint of a classic Western lodge, a California hideaway gets style and substance from wood, stone, and metal details.

An olive oil jug and wooden candlesticks conjure up the Spanish Misssion look. A massive oil jug alludes to the near by olive groves. Louvered doors open into a guest bedroom. Every element of the house has an interesting story. Demijohns and crockery are country classics. Pomegranates and rosemary have fitting rustic feel. Deep-hued hydrangeas rucked into crock soften the rugged table. Leather club chairs are the perfect perch for basking by the fire. Mood lighting comes from early 20th century European sconces. The fireplace mantel was salvaged from a French country house. Obtained “as is” in the south of France, tapestry armchairs have a well-worn charm. A 19th century French oil painting hangs over an equally old sideboard. Natural materials create an organic vignette.





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Rustic Refresh
A cosy 1910 North Carolina cottage gets lovingly made-over to look as good as old.

Charlie Hamlet's decor plays to her two favorite feature: 10-foot ceiling and antique flooring. Prized for its patina, a scale makes handy spot for whimsical displays. Wall color links the dining room to the kitchen. A sideboard is recycled as a vanity. Vintage sign makes a feeling wall art. Flowering branches and apples make an organic centerpiece. A chandelier of antique flatware is transformed into functional lighting. The antique farmhouse sink sparked the design tone for the kitchen. A metal chandelier connects visually to the Gather sign. Paint and burlap refreshed a vintage bed. A claw foot tube and an armoire share a vintage vibe. Homeowner Charlie Hamlett. A fan of Annie Sloan chalk paint, Charlie stores her supplies in plain sight.





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Modern Country Chic
When Lauren Palmer decided to move back to the family farm, her parents and siblings pitched in to transform a dated ranch-style house into a modern country farmhouse.

White walls establish a neutral backdrop for unfussy country furniture and artwork. Opening onto the living room area, the dining room shares a similar palette . Galvanized barn pendants hang above a farmhouse table Just picked vegetable from the farm. A vintage cabinet offers stylish storage. A French chaise longue continues the bathroom’s nod to 19th century glamour. A luxurious velvet upholstered bed is the bedroom’s centerpiece. The copper tub is the focal point of the bathroom. Weathered and worn pieces have a familiar feel. Vintage 1950s wire mesh armchairs are made cozier with sheepskin. Symmetrical accents and a salvaged armoire keep the room tidy. A scalloped edging on the built-in cupboard tips the scales toward nostalgic. Tree trunk tables can be rearranged to suit all occasions and needs.





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Pure Palette
An art lover's retreat in upstate New York pairs modern art with salvage in a pristine setting.

Plumped-up pillows and sumptuous paisley bedding give the bedroom and easy elegance. Lavender, blues and oranges hues conjure the palette of the South of France. A horse portrait makes a bold statement along a simple board-and-batten wall. Beneath, a cast-iron pedestal console table anchors the vignette. Above the hearth, black and white wall ceramics by potter Tim Clark create dramatic contrast. Turkish rugs were bleached, cut up, and sewn together in patchwork fashion. A butcher-block utility table with casters doubles as a rolling kitchen island and keeps everything within easy reach. His and hers sinks make it easy to share a bathroom. Machinist stools surround a retro drafting table repurposed for casual dining. A weathered coffee table and a vintage rug balances the more modern elements of the living room. A metal pig sculpture adds a whimsical touch. When a space has a neutral color scheme, even the most ordinary items stand out, such as vibrant veggies nestled in a galvanized tub. A contemporary chandelier crafted from tiers of hand-strung translucent shells makes an airy counterpoint to the steel tabletop. Homeowner Terry with her beloved French bulldog, Zoey. Alongside the sofa, a midcentury sculptor’s pedestal table with rotating platform can be adjusted up or down.





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French Spirit in California
A faithful restoration brings authentic charm, a little drama and big comfort to a California farmhouse.

Streamlined and durable wood benches flank a rustic table with a zinc top that can handle spills with ease. A clock keeps watch over a European white mud beeskep and a colorful taxidermy Custom-made bookcases stand on each side of the a 19th century limestone fireplace surround. The antique cabinet holds an assortment of wicker-wrapped jugs, olive oil jars and vintage dishes. Sarah creates collection by grouping pieces similar in style, shape, and color. Old wood candlesticks impart a sculptural interest to the limestone mantle. Oversize carved wooden rosary beads spill out of a tarnished loving cup. A rare 18th century statue of the angel Gabriel takes place of pride on the sideboard. A metal basket topped with a mirror and filled with wooden bowling balls makes for a fun and functional coffee table. Chairs of various styles and finishes flank a 19th century farm table. A hutch holds items that reflect the couple’s affinity for nature and preference for earthy textures. A stately stairway 
leads to the second floor personal spaces. Sarah is a master at combining traditional symmetry with a freer rustic style.





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The Artist's Touch
Splashes of seaside colour rev up a Tennessee home's blank canvas of white walls and neutral furnishings.

In one form or another, nature is always present in Erin's home Here, vintage cobalt bottle are topped with tiny ceramic birds. An antique hutch provides stylish storage for Erin's collection of vintage textiles. A painting by Erin is one of her many large-scale artworks. As a nature and animal lover, Erin's work often showcases her favorite subjects. Two shades of chalky -finish painter applied to update the previously dark stones of the fireplace. Simplicity is always in style. In this case, an all-white kitchen gets little touches of colorful and rustic touches that keeps the mood light and homey. Blues and whites imbue a corner of the den with serene comfort. Weathered teak garden chairs and a bench provide seating for a trestle table in the kitchen area. A patinated bucket filled with a soft throw demonstrates how contrasting elements can work in harmony. Erin snipps lengths of old wire and twist them into letters and words. Hydrangeas cutting in vintage bottles create a charming vignette. Tiny fireflies fleet around a painting by Erin Anderson. A mix of materials, textures and finishes share a common color palette.





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Pastoral Perfection
A light-filled Tennessee loft bridges past and present with reclaimed materials and farmhouse furnishings.

Seasonal homegrown gifts are a colorful and easy welcome at Bloomsbury Farm. Vintage metal pendants illuminate the kitchen work spaces. A small living area is set up on the stairway landing off the dining area. An iron chandelier augments the loft's abundant lighting that streams in from all sides. High walls demand furnishings that strive for ceilings. Here, an elegant mirror does the trick. Agree and white horse blanket covers a small table. The aqua wood lamp is one of several painted pieces. Teresa outfitted the living rom with rescued chests, chairs and tables to impart a sense of history. Pale natural colors and soft composition are gentle on the eye. A small vintage chest function as a container for a fresh arrangement of fluffy peonies and berry-laden branches. The eclectic furnishings share a natural color palette, setting the tone for the loft calm and inviting mood. A repurposed cabinet with a limestone basin sets the tone on the bathroom. Dark wood floors provide contrast to the white paneled wall throughout the loft. A glass bottle and pewter pitchers hold garden gleanings. A distressed mint-green hutch houses disbaware and table linens. A collection of farmhouse wood breadboards awaits a call to duty on the honed soapstone kitchen counter.





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Free Range
For a California couple a move from California to a traditional Southern-style brick home with a barn on twelve acres in rural Kernersville inspires a new business venture.

The antique cabinet placed on an old workbench hosts ironstone, transferware and linens ready for use. A mix of vintage pillows adds texture, pattern and a touches of color. A baguette board keeps a row of apples in line atop a vintage Swiss Army blanket used as a runner; French enamelware bowls punctuate the warm tones of the room. The weathered zinc header above the bed used to be part of an old building in nearby Greensboro,North Carolina. French enamel pitchers, a covered soup tureen, and pots and bowls make for a colorful cluster too pretty to keep behind solid doors. The vast dining room could easily feel cavernous, but instead it emits an intimate vibe thanks to large-scale pieces and natural objects that interrupt hard lines. The decor throughout the Zurian home is a balanced blend of rugged and pretty. Chipped finishes and coarse textures keep sweeter items such as pastel quilts in check. Tall accents like the column and picking ladder help to keep soaring walls in check without stifling the flow. A circa-1500s trunk with original hardware offers stylish storage. The iron clock is a foyer focal point that echoes a circular theme, which includes the architectural corbel below. By removing the French doors that once closed off the sunroom, Kathee created a visual connection that flows from one space to the next. An antique shoe rack stores linens and ironstone within reach. Rather than use decorator’s tricks such as dark-colored walls to minimize large rooms, Kathee creates impressions of even more space by keeping walls light.Leaning architectural salvage infuses the master bedroom with weathered allure A gilded tole chandelier and bed outfitted with black-and- white ticking and toile impart a French- countryside sensibility to the guest bedroom.





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