AHG Interiors in collaboration with Dum Designs conducted a full-scale renovation of this 1880s award-winning farmhouse in a small town within the Catskill Mountains, New York. When revamping this dilapidated old home, the homeowner/designer wanted to honor the past while bringing it into the present day.
The 1,800-square-foot dwelling was completely gutted, with materials sourced locally and living spaces remaining true to its farmhouse heritage. Almost every piece of art and furniture, down to the cabinetry, vanities, and bathtub, was custom-created for this home. Continue below to see the rest of this fabulous home tour that was reimagined on a very tight budget…
The designer purchased this dilapidated farmhouse for $18,000 at an auction. It had good bones but was filled with trash and water damage, as the previous homeowners had abandoned it after a flood had devastated parts of the small town. There was nothing left to save, so the home was taken down to the studs.
What We Love: This old farmhouse has undergone a beautiful transformation to provide the homeowner with a serene, spa-like living environment where she can feel at peace. A labor of love, the designer tirelessly worked on this home to create a dream home to raise her son and have just enough space to entertain family and friends. The floor plan was devised to feel light and airy with clever design tricks for small spaces, such as sliding barn doors.
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Note: Check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the Catskill Mountains: Mountainside ski home nestled in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains and Beautifully revived 1825 farmhouse frames views of Catskill Mountains.
On the interior, the drop ceilings were removed to create a light and airy aesthetic. The wood on the ceiling and floors throughout the home is pine, cut from the property. On the floors, the whitewashed pine has a rustic look, scratched up, and given a beautiful patina from the dogs.
Above: An outdoor dining table from a Restoration Hardware outlet is paired with Ikea chairs to host memorable dinner parties.
Above: In the kitchen, the homeowner did not want the traditional farmhouse look, so she opted for white lacquer finishes and quartz countertops. The backsplash mimics the warm tones of the knotty pine ceiling and exposed beams, composed of four inexpensive pieces of sheet metal in burnished tones.
An interplay of wood, with brass, copper, bronze, and steel accent the living spaces.
Above: The walls are clad in a 12″ shiplap that was sourced from the local hardware store. The designer painted her walls with an inexpensive white barn paint by Valspar and sourced from Lowe’s.
Above: In the living room, the comfortable sectional Cloud sofa is from Restoration Hardware.
Above: To save space, the bathroom has a stylish sliding door. A cozy sitting area can be enjoyed around the fireplace.
Above: The bathroom vanity is birch wood, where the beautiful grain pattern is front and center for visual appeal.
Above: This wood-burning stove is a source of heat for the entire home. The designer found it on Craigslist and resurfaced the platform with concrete. The original platform held an old oil heater. The original brick chimney was painted white to match the shiplap walls.
Above: In the upstairs guest bedroom, the shiplap walls are used like wallpaper to create a pattern. For visual interest some planks are vertical and some are horizontal.
Above: The designer was originally going to create a closet where there is now an alcove for reading. The designer and her son enjoy storytime in this cozy spot most evenings. Instead of traditional staircase railings, she purchased a replica garden gate on Etsy.
Above: The original nursery space has transformed into a trundle bed, which can be seen pictured below.
PHOTOGRAPHER Nick Glimenakis
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