"I knew I wanted a classic farmhouse style — simple and clean," Lisa says. Today, her collection of vintage yellowware looks right at home in the dining room, displayed on a 100-year-old pine hutch found at a local antiques store. The bowls hold fresh produce as well as antlers found on the property.
Living Room
For 14 months, the Hellmans stayed in nearby motels while overseeing construction and remodeling. "We pulled out the entire inside of the house," Mark says. "The amount of plaster and debris was just staggering."
Here, new custom sofas (from Benny's Upholstery in Liberty, New York) mingle with a vintage trunk used as a coffee table.
Stairs: Before
Once they'd taken the walls down to the lath, the Hellmans set about restoring the entire stairwell, including its unique paneled side. The couple also uncovered gorgeous pine floors beneath grimy linoleum, but the boards were full of plumbing holes from the many kitchens and bathrooms that existed in the different apartments. Rather than replace entire planks, the Hellmans plugged up the openings with stoppers fashioned from branches found on their property — a charming personal touch that sure beats wood putty.
Stairs: After
Instead of pricey artwork, the Hellmans focused on landscape paintings as a theme, scooping up many for next to nothing at flea markets, then grouping them together for greater impact. They have two rules for the paintings that line their hallway: Each artwork must cost under $100 and include a house.
Bright Idea! A newel post offers a great display opportunity for a lantern, a trophy, even a pheasant!
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