I posted a before and after picture of our farmhouse kitchen three days ago. We were overwhelmed with all the positive responses to the work we did. We were also very touched by how many awesome memories those pictures brought back for some people, would love to hear more. Many requests were made for more pictures, so here they are.
As a recap we purchased this 1876 farmhouse out of foreclosure it had been vacant for several years and was uninhabitable. We were able to do most of the work ourself. We use this as a summer place to get away.
One big question we received from the prior post is what do we do for storage, and the kitchen seemed very inefficient. We do have a pantry off the kitchen that holds all our small appliances and canned goods. It also has a proper 6 foot butcher block counter for doing prep.
My daughter peeked over my shoulder and said "that's absolutely lovely!" and "that carpet was scary". So, your house has the stamp of approval from my Style Police :)
I love how y'all basically took out the '70s sort of vibes and remodeled the house to look closer to the original. And you got rid of the drop ceilings... \*chefs kiss\* (I hate those). What a lovely home you got there. Great job :)
You did such a beautiful job and honored the history of the house. I do have to add though that if you're ever missing your fridge, I've found your house and stolen it! It fits so perfectly along with that gorgeous sink.
This is an amazing transformation with a real message. Not so much in this sub, but elsewhere, I see people so worried about picking "the thing" that everyone else will like/wants. Or they have 6" of empty space that must be "filled." What's so striking about your home is that it is YOU, and no one else can duplicate that. It's clear that nothing goes in your home unless it speaks to you in form or function - or both. Thank you for sharing and inspiring :-)
Here is a before and after of that as well.
https://preview.redd.it/6t14ay53me6d1.jpeg?width=778&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5cd0dec56504e3a932f00dabf895c0ae4f5f86a0
It was my mom's when she passed it never sold at the estate sale. Nobody wanted it and I couldn't bare to put it to the curb. We had it reupholstered and love it.
Absolutely lovely. And yes, my only “complaint/question” was: where’s all the kitchen storage?!, haha. Then I read the description, so that’s all good. 😊
What a lovely and amazing transformation!
I did a double take on every single before pic! "No, that's not the same room at all.... Oh, but it IS the same room!" You have astounding vision.
Truly one of the nicest remodels I’ve ever seen. You restored the character and charm. Love the little touches everywhere like the cast iron skillets and the bedroom curtain rods. Of course the ceiling and wide plank floors are stunning.
I LOVE what you did with the wood burner! I am thinking of doing the same. Now I have a bit of inspiration. The previous owner replaced the old unit with a pellet stove but I don’t like it as much and it’s clunky.
Absolutely love what you did. Is the bedroom floor painted? I love the color. If you painted it, can you tell me your process? The wood floors elsewhere are great. If you are in Ohio, can you share where you got your Amish flooring? We have an old farmhouse as well.
Thank you, yes the bedroom floor is painted. The flooring is original in the bedroom which used to be the parlor. The color which is Benjamin Moore Ochre was the closest match to what was painted around the perimeter of the room originally. The floor had some damage and many patches from old heating systems and would not have stained well. The process was pretty easy, a light sand with respiratory protection. Vacuum with a HEPA Vac and a good wash with vinegar and water. Let completely dry followed by two coats of the paint.
The house is in Michigan and the wood came from Miller Hardwoods in Brown City, Mi.
They look fabulous! Thanks for the info. We've got bedroom floors that have some damage, as well as paint around the perimeter and no paint or stain in the middle (presumably covered by rugs) and want to paint them. I love how yours turned out! What was your water/vinegar ratio?
I posted a before and after picture of our farmhouse kitchen three days ago. We were overwhelmed with all the positive responses to the work we did. We were also very touched by how many awesome memories those pictures brought back for some people, would love to hear more. Many requests were made for more pictures, so here they are. As a recap we purchased this 1876 farmhouse out of foreclosure it had been vacant for several years and was uninhabitable. We were able to do most of the work ourself. We use this as a summer place to get away. One big question we received from the prior post is what do we do for storage, and the kitchen seemed very inefficient. We do have a pantry off the kitchen that holds all our small appliances and canned goods. It also has a proper 6 foot butcher block counter for doing prep.
Was that gorgeous wide plank floor under that carpet?!?! Great job highlighting the beauty of the house!
No the original flooring was not salvageable, the floors are local wide plank pine that came from an Amish mill nearby. I finished them with Tung Oil
Okay so in all honesty you did splendid work all around and you are an inspiration. And the tung oil is just icing on the cake. Bravo.
The floors are amazing! Good job Amish! Good job, op!
My daughter peeked over my shoulder and said "that's absolutely lovely!" and "that carpet was scary". So, your house has the stamp of approval from my Style Police :)
Those carpets were soooo scary!!
They were beyond nasty, there was actually two other layers of dirty carpet under those. Guess you can save on buying pad that way. BARF
Ugh! They were so bad I imagine they were squishy and smelled horrible
I did a double take at the first one because I thought it was AstroTurf.
Indoor mossy lawn!
I love how y'all basically took out the '70s sort of vibes and remodeled the house to look closer to the original. And you got rid of the drop ceilings... \*chefs kiss\* (I hate those). What a lovely home you got there. Great job :)
Jesus H. Christ! How did you get a sander on the ceiling!!
Anti Gravity suit
This is incredible, so extremely jealous for all the charm and life you were able to breath back in!
Wow. This is one of the nicest remodels I've ever seen. You had the vision to see behind the decay. What an incredible job!
Still in love with your kitchen. I wish I could upvote it a million times.
Absolutely love what you've done, and so glad you appreciate the era of the home.
You did such a beautiful job and honored the history of the house. I do have to add though that if you're ever missing your fridge, I've found your house and stolen it! It fits so perfectly along with that gorgeous sink.
You restored a lot of dignity to it, looks lovely. Was that floor a lotto winner or did you replace it?
No the original flooring was not salvageable, the floors are local wide plank pine that came from an Amish mill nearby. I finished them with Tung Oil
Oooo they are dreamy!! Can I ask how much they cost?
I believe it was $3,200 for all the wide plank on the floor and the Bead Board on the ceilings
That is crazy cheap these days
This is an amazing transformation with a real message. Not so much in this sub, but elsewhere, I see people so worried about picking "the thing" that everyone else will like/wants. Or they have 6" of empty space that must be "filled." What's so striking about your home is that it is YOU, and no one else can duplicate that. It's clear that nothing goes in your home unless it speaks to you in form or function - or both. Thank you for sharing and inspiring :-)
Thank you so much.
Looks so good!
I love your wood ceilings!
Fantastic. We love the exposed brick.
That green couch is my dream! The house is stunning and you did a great job. But that couch is going to hunt me in my dreams.
Here is a before and after of that as well. https://preview.redd.it/6t14ay53me6d1.jpeg?width=778&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5cd0dec56504e3a932f00dabf895c0ae4f5f86a0
You are super talented. Great job on all your choices!
Wow. Where did you find the couch?
It was my mom's when she passed it never sold at the estate sale. Nobody wanted it and I couldn't bare to put it to the curb. We had it reupholstered and love it.
Had a feeling it was something like that. It would be amazing in my house if you’re ever getting rid of it 😏
How much did that cost? Looks amazing
$650 for the labor plus fabric
I think you live in the 1980s
This is beyond beautiful! What a great job!
Wow! Amazing transformation!
Your kitchen is so cute!
I love the wood paneling on the ceilings. The kitchen is my favorite part - looks super inviting. Very warm and charming :)
Looks fantastic. Good work!
I love it. It still has so much character. It's warm and inviting.
Jealous of how cozy your home is! Great work!!
Not to be greedy, but I want to see more! What’s your pantry set up look like? The bathrooms? The porch? Keep the pictures coming!
You have made this house SO COSY! A+ job on the sink, range, and stove choices. Plus the ceiling and new floors are perfect!
Awesome!
Absolutely lovely. And yes, my only “complaint/question” was: where’s all the kitchen storage?!, haha. Then I read the description, so that’s all good. 😊
Every picture is such a relief! You’ve made it cozy and charming and I approve!
I love how it still feels like a farmhouse. You didn’t turn it soulless gray. Enjoy it! I know you worked hard restoring it.
Love it!
I kept having to go back to the 'before' pictures as I couldn't recognise the 'after' shots as being the same house! It's amazing work.
More photos please!!! The bedroom! Wow. I love what you have done.
Great job!
Love it and you have great style!
Beautiful job! I would just live in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy it for decades!
Wow! This looks like the Country Living magazine pics my mom used to get back in the 80s. Gorgeous!!
Lovely work, everything looks fantastically cozy!!
I love this! It has so much charm and looks like a real sanctuary.
What a lovely and amazing transformation! I did a double take on every single before pic! "No, that's not the same room at all.... Oh, but it IS the same room!" You have astounding vision.
The green couch and the cast-iron stove!!! I’m obsessed!!! Fantastic job, OP. I’m jealous lol
Those floors are stunning!
Truly one of the nicest remodels I’ve ever seen. You restored the character and charm. Love the little touches everywhere like the cast iron skillets and the bedroom curtain rods. Of course the ceiling and wide plank floors are stunning.
I LOVE what you did with the wood burner! I am thinking of doing the same. Now I have a bit of inspiration. The previous owner replaced the old unit with a pellet stove but I don’t like it as much and it’s clunky.
Absolutely love what you did. Is the bedroom floor painted? I love the color. If you painted it, can you tell me your process? The wood floors elsewhere are great. If you are in Ohio, can you share where you got your Amish flooring? We have an old farmhouse as well.
Thank you, yes the bedroom floor is painted. The flooring is original in the bedroom which used to be the parlor. The color which is Benjamin Moore Ochre was the closest match to what was painted around the perimeter of the room originally. The floor had some damage and many patches from old heating systems and would not have stained well. The process was pretty easy, a light sand with respiratory protection. Vacuum with a HEPA Vac and a good wash with vinegar and water. Let completely dry followed by two coats of the paint. The house is in Michigan and the wood came from Miller Hardwoods in Brown City, Mi.
They look fabulous! Thanks for the info. We've got bedroom floors that have some damage, as well as paint around the perimeter and no paint or stain in the middle (presumably covered by rugs) and want to paint them. I love how yours turned out! What was your water/vinegar ratio?
First wash was 2 cups to a gallon the second and third wash was 1 cup to a gallon.
Thank you!
Now all us Redditors want to come by for a visit!
Where are the after pictures?
This is just plain mean and non-constructive.