A California cottage offers a refreshing twist on farmhouse style.
Before the transformation, the interior of this 1937 home was very dark.There were only a few windows, and wood floors were hidden under shag carpeting. Working within the footprint of the 2,000-square-foot house, Lyla, a realtor, and Alex, a contractor, blew out every wall they could, replacing windows with seven sets of French doors, which are usually left flung open to let in the Central Coast sunshine.
“I don’t need a lot of color,” Lyla says. “I need a place to reflect, then go out in the world and travel.” They treated the walls with plaster for a worldly look and painted every wall in flat white paint. This, along with white cotton draperies and white slipcovered furniture, gives the home a fresh, bright look, contrasted with rustic beams and wood furnishings throughout.
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