The two wire lamps add an industrial element without
overwhelming the light and bright design of the rest of
the living room. Samantha finds that part of the beauty
of farmhouse style is that there are “so many possibilities
and combinations” available.STYLING SMALLER SPACES
The size of the home, at 1,575 square feet,
initially posed challenges for the family of
four. Wanting to make the most of their liv-
ing space, they created a plan to make their
home look and feel spacious and inviting.
The most important part of the plan was
keeping the design palette “light and bright,”
so as not enclose any of the rooms further.
Without farmhouse elements built
into the architecture of the house itself,
Samantha has incorporated farmhouse flair
through small décor pieces and furniture
details. But she’s also conscious of striking a
balance between charming ornamentation
and functional simplicity to keep her
smaller house clean and uncluttered.86 • AMERICAN FARMHOUSE STYLE