44 • AMERICAN FARMHOUSE STYLE
If you are currently renovating or plan to renovate your home in farmhouse style, it can
be easy to put items such as appliances and plumbing fi xtures on the back burner. After
all, when you look at beautiful homes, your eyes are probably not drawn to the faucet and
refrigerator, but to the color scheme and furniture.However, don’t make the mistake of thinking these items aren’t important because they’re
not pretty. Instead, look to secure appliances and plumbing fi xtures fi rst, especially when
you’re renovating a kitchen and bathroom. They are the foundation of how your home
functions, and will be used on a daily basis. While cheap appliances and plumbing fi xtures
can look the part, they may lack durability and reliability. You don’t have to invest in the
most expensive items in this category, but instead, do your research to make sure that the
items you choose will last for many years.INVESTING IN FUNCTIONALITY
Why you shouldn’t cut costs when it comes to functionality
above: An open vanity makes the room feel
larger, but doesn't have hidden storage.
Goli and his team circumvented this with
basket storage.
above right: The hand shower is great for kids,
and the built-in tub means they can enjoy
baths whenever they want.
opposite: The second bathroom uses an
eye-catching star-and-cross Moroccan tile
for its fl ooring. Paired with the gray tile
backsplash, it creates a soothing ambience.