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Stunning Farmhouse Before-and-After Makeovers

Patricia Shannon, Senior Editor for Southern Living
By Patricia Shannon
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Restored White Farmhouse
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

There's something about Southern farmhouses that we just can't get enough of whether it's their historic charm, clean lines, or wide front porches. But, when a centuries-old farmhouse is brought back to life without losing an ounce of it's original integrity—that's when you really know it's something special.

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The Ho-Hum Farmhouse Porch

Boring Farmhouse Porch Before
Credit: Laurey W.Glenn

This porch had great bones but was a bit bland.

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The Ho-Hum Farmhouse Porch Big Reveal

porch club makeover, looking down porch
Credit: Laurey W.Glenn

Because the structure was in great shape, all that was needed was some comfortable furniture, a rug to pull the space together, and punchy accessories.

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The Dark and Dated Kitchen

Dated Farmhouse Kitchen with Wood Cabinets
Credit: Courtesy of Olivia Brock

The upper and lower dark-stained cabinets made the kitchen feel boxed in.

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The Dark and Dated Kitchen Reveal

Updated Kitchen with Brass Accents
Credit: Francesco Lagnese

Now the kitchen is a light-filled space with historic details like beadboard, a farmhouse sink, and brass accents tying the space together.

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The Sleepy Stunner

Old Farmhouse Before
Credit: Courtesy of homeowner

The beautiful lines of this farmhouse weren't living up to their full potential.

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The Sleepy Stunner Reveal

Restored White Farmhouse
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

Crisp white paint, an antique-style front door, and porch furniture made for lounging brought the farmhouse exterior to life.

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The Dilapidated Texas Farmhouse

Before: Charming Farmhouse Exterior

This Central Texas farmhouse was purchased as a weekend home, but it was definitely in need of major updates.

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The Dilapidated Texas Farmhouse Reveal

White Farmhouse with Christmas Wreath
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

The stairs were repositioned and the old rusty roof was upgraded to metal. The homeowners also added a two-story brick chimney and shutters to the upstairs windows.

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The Porch with a View

Before: Charming Farmhouse Porch

This wide front porch was a blank canvas with great views of the countryside.

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The Porch with a View Reveal

Open White Farmhouse Porch
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

A fresh coat of paint, including a traditional light blue ceiling, refreshed the porch. White wicker furniture provides a comfortable spot for taking in the views.

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The Living Room with Clunky Details

Before: Charming Farmhouse Living Room

A strange, sloped wall in the corner and a low-hanging beam make the space disjointed.

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The Living Room with Clunky Details Reveal

Living Room with Gallery Wall
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Wide-planked shiplap was discovered under the old paneling. A fresh coat of white paint and the warm-hued trim create cozy farmhouse style.

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The Steep and Dark Staircase

Before: Charming Farmhouse Stairway

The staircase didn't seem to be an original design of the space, but, rather, an afterthought.

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The Steep and Dark Staircase Reveal

The Entry
Credit: Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo

The stairs were rebuilt to make them more functional and even included a space for a powder room beneath.

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The Big and Cramped Farmhouse Kitchen

Before: Charming Farmhouse Kitchen

This large kitchen still somehow felt cramped.

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The Big and Cramped Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal

Kitchen with Open Shelves
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

The kitchen was completely rebuilt, including a 200-square-foot addition from the former mudroom. Now, open shelving give classic farmhouse details.

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The Not-So-Master Bath

Before: Charming Farmhouse Master Bath

This small bathroom certainly didn't feel like a master bath.

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The Not-So-Master Bath Reveal

Double Sinks and Hexagonal Tile Master Bathroom
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Vintage materials vibe with the farmhouse style of the home. Beadboard, hexagonal tile, pedestal sinks, and schoolhouse-inspired lights add charming detail.

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The Boring Farmhouse Bedroom

Before: Charming Farmhouse Master Bedroom

There wasn't a lot going on in this bedroom.

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The Boring Farmhouse Bedroom Reveal

Bedroom with Shiplap Ceiling and Bright Comforter
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Fresh paint on the shiplap walls and trim brighten up the space. Simple furniture and a pop of color on the bed are all the room needed to make a major impact.

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The Farmhouse-Style Bungalow

Boarded Up White Bungalow

This 1920s bungalow needed some love.

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The Farmhouse-Style Bungalow Reveal

White Bungalow with Brick Pillars
Credit: Hector Sanchez

When the owner went to renovate the bungalow, he designed it around three ideals that would just as well fit a farmhouse: respect for the land, a passion for horticulture, and a love of Southern architecture.

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The Outdated Kitchen

Old Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink

The small kitchen was a 150-square-foot space in a 110-year-old home. The homeowner knew it needed an updated.

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The Outdated Kitchen Reveal

Mixed Materials Kitchen
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Exterior siding that was repurposed to use on the kitchen ceiling and beautiful wood floors shine here. A stunning copper range is an unexpected focal point.

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The Tiny Farmhouse Cottage

White Cottage with Just a Stoop Before

This tiny cottage was rickety, to say the least.

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The Tiny Farmhouse Cottage Reveal

White Cottage Porch with Swings
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

A solid foundation, a wide front porch, and new entrance completely update the house.

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    1 of 26 The Ho-Hum Farmhouse Porch
    2 of 26 The Ho-Hum Farmhouse Porch Big Reveal
    3 of 26 The Dark and Dated Kitchen
    4 of 26 The Dark and Dated Kitchen Reveal
    5 of 26 The Sleepy Stunner
    6 of 26 The Sleepy Stunner Reveal
    7 of 26 The Dilapidated Texas Farmhouse
    8 of 26 The Dilapidated Texas Farmhouse Reveal
    9 of 26 The Porch with a View
    10 of 26 The Porch with a View Reveal
    11 of 26 The Living Room with Clunky Details
    12 of 26 The Living Room with Clunky Details Reveal
    13 of 26 The Steep and Dark Staircase
    14 of 26 The Steep and Dark Staircase Reveal
    15 of 26 The Big and Cramped Farmhouse Kitchen
    16 of 26 The Big and Cramped Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal
    17 of 26 The Not-So-Master Bath
    18 of 26 The Not-So-Master Bath Reveal
    19 of 26 The Boring Farmhouse Bedroom
    20 of 26 The Boring Farmhouse Bedroom Reveal
    21 of 26 The Farmhouse-Style Bungalow
    22 of 26 The Farmhouse-Style Bungalow Reveal
    23 of 26 The Outdated Kitchen
    24 of 26 The Outdated Kitchen Reveal
    25 of 26 The Tiny Farmhouse Cottage
    26 of 26 The Tiny Farmhouse Cottage Reveal

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