A Renovated Modern Farmhouse, My Art, and SECRETS {Farmhouse Style}
August 19, 2017
We have been touring homes with farmhouse style and modern farmhouse decor like crazy this summer on Hello Lovely, and I see no good reason to stop.
Yesterday, it was farmhouse dining rooms, before that
it was a Danish farmhouse, and prior to that it was
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Today's inspiring
modern farmhouse is not only lovely in its
design and integrity, it's very close to my heart
since it is the home of the some of the best humans
on the planet--lifelong friends with fabulous taste
who just happen to be collectors of my art and collages.
(I am creating brand new creations to stock my shop
after a long art vacation as we renovated two homes...
if you are interested in an abstract landscape, quote
panel, or discarded book cover collage, give me
a holla!).
I have spent many days and evenings within
this lovely home with my friends, and it is
even more magnificent in person.
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This Modern Farmhouse
Traditional with minimal and industrial style
5,700 square feet
Welcoming front porch
All Wood Windows
Polished Nickel Hardware
Stainless steel island
Black painted floors
Commercial style stainless sinks and sprayers
European-inspired furnishings
Multiple custom built-ins
Custom handmade furnishings
Detached Garage
Metal Roofing
Unique Light Green Kitchen Cabinets
Wall Color: Benjamin Moore Platinum
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| Outside a butler's pantry. Quote panels on canvas by Michele o f Hello Lovely Studio |
My Art in the Home
My friends began collecting my artwork
as soon as I began painting and collaging as a
result of a creative inferno which hit me in 2010.
There are pieces they commissioned as well
as pieces from my inventory, and I especially
admire how they display my vintage book cover
pieces (they hunt for beautiful vintage wood frames
and mount the work on black linen).
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History of this Modern Farmhouse Build
This farmhouse is a historic preservation and addition
to a 19th-century farmhouse in a charming village
in Chicagoland not far from my home.
The front section of the farmhouse is the original part of
the house, and my friends hired architect
Jamie Simoneit (Z+O) to design and build this
dreamy home: a modern farmhouse with
industrial and traditional details.
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During construction, my friends resided in another beautiful
modern farmhouse, never suspecting the process
would take nearly four years to complete!
The village's Architectural Review Committee
was deeply committed to scrutinizing every design
detail for the historical property.
The finished product is truly an amazing property,
and my friends frequently host large gatherings
where we hang in the kitchen, give pop-up
live concerts, dance, dine, have
meaningful conversations in the great room,
and sip cocktails in the cozy living room.
Secrets Behind this Modern Farmhouse
It's no wonder Apartment Therapy wanted to
feature our friends' modern farmhouse
last year, and before the shoot, my pals asked me to
stop over with style tips before the photographer arrived.
I loaded my car with some rustic vintage
accessories and art (in case we wanted
to work them into the decor) and headed
over to pow wow and share my two cents
before the shoot.
Some of my suggestions?
- Infuse real life living and imperfect lovely
(my friends are super tidy for realz, and I knew
they would get crucified for just being themselves,
so I felt protective).
- Add a pedestal or three of cupcakes,
bowls of colorful food in the kitchen, and set
the table with favorite dishes, and fresh flowers.
When the story ran,
a photo of the home's entry showed a
rolled up area rug too heavy to remove quickly
for the shoot, and you would have thought there
was a dead body visible in the pic since various
conspiracy theories about the rug were suggested
while the craftsmanship of the original part of
the historic home was ignored! Ha!
Stalkers online (who would never
have the courage to broadcast their own
interiors on the web) can be nuts.
Below are images from the AT
shoot and my own photos of
my friends' modern farmhouse...
Welcome home to a lovely haven
full of love, grace, vulnerability, bravery,
creativity, friendship, nurturance and kindness.
Photography: Aimee Mazzenga
and Hello Lovely Studio
Let's go inside!
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| Framed bird collage by Michele of Hello Lovely Studio |
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| Black, white, and platinum grey details in a modern farmhouse. |
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| Quote panel on canvas by Michele o f Hello Lovely Studio |
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| Modern Farmhouse Decor Inspiration - Hello Lovely Studio |
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| The beachy union jack painting on tall headboard is by me. |
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| Sitting Area in Master Bedroom |
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| One of my quote panels on a wall in the mud room. |
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| Family photos on a giant board in the kitchen. |
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| Modern Farmhouse Decor Inspiration - Stainless island and unique green painted Shaker style custom cabinetry. |
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| Modern Farmhouse Living Room |
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| Modern Farmhouse Kitchen |
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| Modern Farmhouse Curb Appeal |
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| Modern Farmhouse Decor Inspiration (my art leans against wall) |
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A huge thanks to my sweet friends for kindly opening
their modern farmhouse to my lovely readers.
Peace to you right where you are.
Peace to you right where you are.
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4 comments
Hi Michele,
ReplyDeleteSuper clean, chic farmhouse! It's the perfect backdrop for your art! I love the huge photo board too! Great idea!
xo
Holly
thanks, holly! xox
DeleteBeautiful home, your art looks perfect in this setting. How about the deconstructed twin chairs? Wow!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful share Michele.
Xx
Dore
merci, Dore! and those chairs are comfy! xox
DeleteYour comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.