One hundred year old barn wood exterior, protected by the clear sealer, dark stained exterior trim, complemented by stucco and stone. Beautiful rustic exterior!

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

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Large mountain style u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete countertops, brown backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

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Mountain style front door photo in Seattle with brown walls and a medium wood front door

Reclaimed, Natural, and Rustic materials supplied by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods are featured in this beautiful bathroom. Weatherplank Faded White Barnwood, Pioneer Oak Flooring, reclaimed wood window trim, and VintageCraft cabinets which were custom built by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods all work together to create the perfect space for relaxing and unwinding. Photo by Erwin Loveland

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Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Minneapolis

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Inspiration for a mid-sized zen light wood floor entry hall remodel in Hawaii with white walls and a medium wood front door

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Example of a small mountain style brown floor and dark wood floor powder room design with brown walls, a vessel sink, brown countertops, furniture-like cabinets and distressed cabinets

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Our white pine wide plank flooring is from exterior and interior barn sidingand granary boards, once used to hold grain. If you’re looking for a rustic, wide-plank floor that captures the essence of early American living – and your own modern-day pioneering spirit – white pine hardwood flooring is the ideal choice.

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, many farmers who lived in the fertile valleys of Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River and Allegheny Mountains grew tobacco. Using a mixture of pine species as siding, floor joists and roof rafters, they constructed barns for drying tobacco – a unique process that gave what we call tobacco pine its heavily mixed color and character (without odor). Tobacco-stained pine hardwood flooring creates a unique, “old pine” appearance with deep, rich shades of brown and red intermingled with the wood’s original honey color. This dark, naturally weathered look will help you add warmth and charm to a more rustic décor.

Example of a country open concept light wood floor living room design in Austin

This home was built by VII Custom Homes with interior design by Jeannie Balsam. The lighting design was done by Cathy Shockey of Legend Lighting. Photography by Twist Tours

The antique reclaimed beams and rafters were sourced with a local supplier from a 19th century barn located in Connecticut. Recycling never looked so good!

This inviting kitchen blends crisp white cabinetry with exposed brick, reclaimed wood beams and a rustic island. Oversized lanterns and professional appliances add timeless sophistication.

Breakfast nook design in a Dallas home featuring built-in banquette seating, a rustic wood table, and layered textiles, creating a bright, inviting space for everyday dining and gathering.

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Great room - large coastal u-shaped great room idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

In this rustic-contemporary master bathroom, mini mosaic tile emphasize a modern touch, alongside faux wood tiles for a rustic appeal. The his and hers separate vanities include expansive storage space.