American Farmhouse Style – June 2019

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difference,” Loren says. “It’s a lot easier than people
realize to add texture to a wall.” She also favors wood
in her designs. “Add warmth through wood ... espe-
cially if you use a lot of whites,” she says. Between the
timeless architectural details, charming farmhouse
touches and DIY projects, it’s clear Loren’s method
is both a personal and practical way to renovate for
farmhouse style.

SEE SOURCES, PAGE 128.

In the den, Loren upscaled the brick

fireplace with a painting method

called German schmear. “I used joint

compound to do that; I wanted it to

blend in with the room more,” she says.