Farmhouse in the Country
The country farmhouse is an emotional concept inspired by historic antiques and a tranquil escape from city life.
New Palette
Capturing the perfect white paint proved to be a challenge, until Robert noticed the young doves nesting in his front bushes. He loved the cool grey colour of the dove, which referenced early 1800's farmhouses in the country. He also wanted to emphasize the unique architectural details of this Greek revival house. He chose a slightly darker paint shade of grey to highlight these details and a dark rich black paint for the front door.
Robert and Christina's Inspiration
1. Rural antiques
2. New York fieldstone
3. Greek Revival details
Revitalizing this old farmhouse, tucked away from city life was their dream. They were also inspired by the classic Greek revival features hidden behind the white paint, and were determined to emphasize them. Robert wanted to stay true to the natural elements, of the blue stone foundation, common in early 1800's farmhouses. He picked up on the natural green tones from his garden and the rich buttery yellows from the flowers on his porch
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Farmhouse in the Country
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