With 2 teenage daughters how do you keep all this white clean? Kelly: (Laughing) “The kids and I have only been here about 6 months but the kids have had probably 10 parties and it’s just, you know it’s a good quality paint. Bleach is great, I have everything slip covered and it’s washable.” ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

The entire project has taken about 10 years to date. 8 years were spent designing and making decisions and 2 years to actually build it. Kelly: “Decorating never ends but that’s what makes it fun.” We agree completely. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Bedroom - country bedroom idea in Tampa

On the costs of painted wood vs drywall: “You can go with ugly drywall but if you go with level 5 (nice) drywall that stuff is expensive. Obviously it is more for the wood (materials and labor) but it’s not out of reach for a lot of people. It makes a HUGE difference and there is a HUGE impact with it. It’s like night and day!” ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

We interviewed Kelly after we posted her project on HOUZZ and she had some great quotes so we decided to tell her story in her own words. ************************************************************************* Transitional covered porch with white painted wood soffit and painted wood paneling in Florida. Large white Pillars line the outside of the porch terminating in brick pavers. Woven Patio Furniture and porch swing with matching white pillows and cushions. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Example of a cottage bedroom design in Tampa

It’s got like an oil finish on it but it’s very thin and to be honest I think most of it has rubbed off, it’s just wood. One of my dogs is 70 pounds and I drag furniture all over and it just does not scratch.” ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

Example of a farmhouse light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, an island and white countertops

Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Example of a country kitchen design in Tampa

Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.
Inspiration for a farmhouse living room remodel in Tampa

“I was fighting with my builder. He kept trying to cover up where the knots showed through and the color showed through but I wanted it to. So, along with the fixer upper shiplap look, it’s supposed to look rustic and like it’s been there forever. I don’t like anything pristine or white. I know it looks like that in the pictures, I get it, but believe me there’s dog scuff marks and kid scuff marks and chips and I love it. It’s part of the look.” ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

Trendy mixed siding house exterior photo in San Francisco with a shed roof

About halfway through the project she saw an episode of “The Fixer Upper” with Chip and Joanna Gaines which featured painted interior wood paneling and she decided to make a change. ************************************************************************* Open Concept transitional Living room featuring white painted wood paneling, medium tone hardwood flooring and large hanging, wood toned chandelier. Natural light cascades in through large windows set in each wall of this corner shot. Wall mounted TV accented by antique clock above and wood toned chest of drawers below. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

Example of a large beach style galley entryway design in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer/dryer

In the dining room we added grey nickel gap planking installed vertically for that coastal-feel. We did the recess for the "label forward" wine storage over a grey mosaic herringbone tiled back wall. The "cork screw" chandelier was the star of the room. Steve Buchanan Photography

What kind of flooring do you have in there? Kelly: “It’s just a white oak and the key is it does not have any polyurethane on it. Literally the dogs tear through the whole house all day and not a single mark on it. It’s odd that the wood doesn’t scratch, it’s the linseed oil. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.

The fireplace architecture and the added detail work around the ceiling fan with beams and ship lap add a special boat house look to our Master Suite. Pete Albert Photography

Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Example of a large classic gray floor mudroom design in New York with beige walls

The Movie “Somethings Gotta Give” was the inspiration for the layout of the house. Kelly: “There’s all these crazy people, because obviously it’s just a movie set, but these crazy people had sketched out a floor plan of what they thought the house would look like and that’s what we literally took to our architect. His wife had seen the movie and loved it so he was very excited. *********************************************************************** Close up of entryway showcasing contrast of the painted interior walls and the natural wood stain of the door and similarly colored antique mirror frame. ************************************************************************* Buffalo Lumber specializes in Custom Milled, Factory Finished Wood Siding and Paneling. We ONLY do real wood.