Farmhouse Classic

Although many design trends come and go, it seems that the farmhouse style remains classic.  And that’s a good thing, because this is a 100+ year old farmhouse.  My husband isn’t too much into home renovations and interior design but his love for me always convinces him to come on board!  Regardless, he certainly loves demo and that’s exactly what this half bathroom needed!

BEFORE

This half bathroom was nothing special.  It contained a broken, box-store vanity, low ceilings, and boring finishes.  So, I came up with a plan to brighten up and bring in its farmhouse roots!

The design

My number one priority was to the raise the ceiling.  The rest of our home boasts 9-9 1/2′ ceilings.  So, the fact that this ceiling was so low made the bathroom feel out of place.  We tore out the drop ceiling to find the original plaster ceiling.  But I had a cathedral ceiling on my heart, so we tore it out too and rebuilt the ceiling to follow the pitch of our home.

the palette

New deviations of the farmhouse style continue to surface while keeping the style rooted in the past.  I kept many the characteristics of the farmhouse style: white walls, white trim, and shiplap.  But I poured a little of my personal style into the mix by using a stain on the cabinet, ceiling trim, and beam and added an earthy green to the door.

 

Small spaces don’t need to settle for a dull, outdated design.  Even if you can’t raise the ceiling, there is always untapped potential!  Wallpaper, trim details, or artsy tile are all easy ways to add your special signature to any room.

 

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