indoors
A T HO M E
A LITTLE BIT
COUNTRY
Kelly played off the
farmhouse style of
her home’s exterior,
far left,
with these
easy character
updates inside:
1. C hange th e
h a rd w a re
Kelly replaced the
brushed chrome on
her kitchen cabinets
with oil-rubbed
bronze knobs and
drawer pulls. Open
shelves with simple
brackets also fit
the style.
2. P la n k a w a ll
Surprisingly simple
to install, horizontal
boards from
a
lumberyard or
home center can
be attached directly
over wallboard. Just
be sure to nail into
studs. (On a ceiling,
nail the boards
perpendicular to the
trusses.) Use a level,
but stagger the
seams and allow
for imperfections.
3. Keep it s im p le
A minimalist at
heart, Kelly collects
sparingly and favors
strong shapes and
interesting graphics
when it comes to
accessories. Her
favorites include an
old milk jug painted
mustard yellow, a
set of framed
botanicals, and a
vintage poster
advertising poultry
and eggs (in the
dining room).
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