This Updated Century-Old Michigan Farmhouse Exudes Vintage Charm

A large vintage ship painting hangs above a sideboard. “I love seascapes, landscapes, bird prints,” says Erica. “One of my guilty pleasures is to lie in bed for hours and look for art online. You have to put in the time to find the hidden gems.”

A piece of vintage art above the new range by Ilve adds color and character to the mostly white kitchen. The retro-inspired refrigerator by iio feels right at home in its circa-1910 surroundings.

Down came dated wallpaper and ceiling panels to reveal charming planks that came alive with a new coat of paint. Erica also freshened up the kitchen’s existing cabinets with paint, while the original drainboard sink got twirled up with a new bridge faucet. The petite high chair is the same one the homeowner sat in as a child. “One leg of it was broken, but we sanded it down and painted it to blend into the room,” says Erica. “I love items that you can make new but can still make you remember.”

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“This room was quite—what’s the word?—cerulean,” says Erica of the home’s outdated bathroom. After a fresh coat of paint and swapping the tile out for beadboard, Erica had the skirted tub restored then painted in a dark eggshell finish. “It seemed wrong to buy a new claw-foot when we had a perfectly beautiful option,” she says. The hardware selection was strategic. “Everyone pays attention to the sink hardware,” says Erica, who accordingly splurged on the faucet by Waterworks and sought out more economical tub fittings on Wayfair. The window trim was painted to match the tub; affordable custom shades offer texture. Black-and-white tile by Fireclay and a new rug from Loloi deliver pattern underfoot.

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Window Trim and Tub Exterior Paint Color: Black Panther by Benjamin Moore

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