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It was also important to maintain that “delicate
balance” when installing the wood walling. “Kelly did
not want to see the actual nails used to secure the
paneling,” Chris says. So the team got resourceful.
“Instead of shiplap, we used a tongue-and-groove pat-
tern with what we call a micro-bevel,” Chris explains.
The micro-bevel “allowed her installer to hide the nails
and still achieve the accent lines of a shiplap pattern.”
Again, Chris and his team needed to put in extra work
to create the desired eff ect, but the results were well
worth the eff ort.
“The wood paneling just transformed the whole
house into something more casual, more farmhouse,
more lived in and comfortable,” Kelly says. Chris feels
the same way. “Wood is where the heart is,” he says. “It’s
the most important decision on any project because
it’s the one we love. We make it the most visible be-
cause it creates feelings: warmth, belonging, splendor,
pride, comfort. Wood makes a house a home!”SEE SOURCES, PAGE 128.SHOWER OR TUB?
Learn about the pros and cons of installing a shower versus a bathtub in your home.
- SPACE SAVVY. If you’re trying to save on space, showers are your best bet. Not only
can a shower easily fi t into a corner of the bathroom, but you can also give it a smaller
footprint. On the other hand, if you have the desire (and the room) to really unwind,
baths are the way to go. They’re more luxurious, and can also increase your home’s
resale value. - TRADITIONAL OR TRENDSETTER? There’s no way around it: Bathtubs are a
quintessential farmhouse staple. Whether you’re soaking in a stand-alone travertine,
a vintage claw-foot or a built-in porcelain tub, you’re sharing in the tried and true
tradition of the bath. But don’t worry— showers aren’t banned from the farmhouse
bathroom. If you’re going for a fresh, new look, try a glassed-in shower with gold or
chrome frames. - YOU CLEAN UP NICE. Maintenance is also an important factor to consider. While
baths may be easier to clean (no grout lines to navigate and no need to squeegee), they
can also make quite a splash, literally. Whether it’s children with their rubber duckies or
the forces of displacement at work, you’re more likely to end up with water outside a
bath than a shower. - COMBINE AND CONQUER. Still can’t decide? Why not try both? Functional and
stylish, the shower-bath combination expands your options for hygiene and design.
You may be surprised what you can dream up.