indoors
AT H O M E
WOOD
WORKS
Painted, stained,
or left raw, wood is
a hallmark of any
farmhouse, old or
new. These wooden
surfaces add vintage
country character:
■ Beaded board
Use it on ceilings
as wainscoting or
to front cabinetry
or a kitchen island.
It’s sold in individual
to ngu e-an d-groove
boards or in less
costly sheets.
■ Planks To add
texture and interest,
wrap walls in wood
planks or paneling
attached on the
horizontal. Paint it
fora modern look,
or go more rustic
and stain it.
■ Hardwood
floors Brown-
stained floors are
classic, but for a
different look,
consider painting
them. (Use deck
paint for extra
durability.) If you’re
laying a new wood
floor, check out
wide-plankand
hand-scraped styles.
DINE TIME
Simplicity rules in
the dining room,
where sand-color
walls make a low-
key backdrop. Twin
pendants are a
country take on a
chandelier.
FARM FRESH
Painted cabinets
with bin pulls,
right,
bow to farmhouse
style but blend with
modern stainless-
steel countertops.
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