2012 Idea House: Farmhouse Restoration

These ideas from our first-ever renovation of a historic home offer inspiration for floors, ceilings, and everything else—including the kitchen sink!

Living Room
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Living Room

Start at the top. 
A chandelier gives the living room a visual center.

Use the full range of neutrals. 
From white fabric to dark wood, a neutral room is made more interesting when you mix various tones.

Choose a statement sofa for a large room. 
A tufted chesterfield sofa covered in family-friendly Sunbrella fabric adds scale and traditional style. Tip: A large sofa needs large pillows—ours are 26 inches square.

Editor's Tip:
Reinvent vintage finds in a new setting. Here, an old flat file cabinet works as a coffee table.


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