Before: Exterior
Annie SchlechterThis former grain mill was in total disrepair—it needed a new roof, solid floors, working windows, insulation, and more.
After: Exterior
Annie SchlechterA top-to-bottom transformation of a dilapidated, 161-year-old industrial building is certainly not your run-of-the-mill makeover. But thanks to the new owners’ vision, a daring contractor, and open, airy design elements (not to mention hundreds of gallons of white paint), this Wisconsin labor of love is beautifully back to the grind.
Before: Living Room
Annie SchlechterWhen the couple bought the mill, the floors weren’t safe for walking. Ross and a friend removed the damaged boards, put in a subfloor, and then laid prefinished oak on top.
Add White With… Furniture
Annie SchlechterThe cream cotton-twill sofa was a no-brainer for Theresa, who says she easily tires of bolder patterned fabrics. The corresponding off-white reclining chairs were 75% off at a local going-out-of-business sale. “My husband always says if you wait long enough you can find it cheaper somewhere!” she says. The top of the coffee table is an old storm door with 10 beautifully weathered windowpanes.
KEEP IT COZY: Varying shades of cream and ivory and strategic pops of texture (waffle knit, cable knit) on the pillows and throws keep the room fresh, not sterile.
Add White With… Drop Cloths
Annie SchlechterThe mill’s 12-foot ceilings called for an abundance of drapery fabric, so Theresa opted for budget-friendly painters’ drop cloths ($9 for a 4′ by 12′ panel; harborfreight.com). The panels frame the yellow pine table that Ross made using old porch posts and parts from a flour-making machine salvaged from the mill. “We wanted to keep as much stuff as possible from the mill in the mill,” he says. Ross also crafted the light fixture out of tractor chains and an old pulley that once hoisted hay.
KEEP IT COZY: Pinch-pleats add depth but feel far from formal.
Add White With… Milk Glass Lighting
Annie SchlechterAdd White With…Ironstone
Annie Schlechter“The pantry is a very dark, small space,” Theresa says. “It would have looked like a dungeon if I had painted it dark. The white backdrop highlights my vintage Jadeite dishes that line the shelves inside.”
Add White With… Bedding
Annie SchlechterThe king-size bed was “originally the color of peanut brittle,” Theresa says, so Ross painted it white and Theresa then outfitted it with a cream-colored silk coverlet, a stitched quilt, and Euro shams. “I find white linens so welcoming,” she says.
KEEP IT COZY: Pleats, pintucks, and stitching add interest and texture to otherwise-understated bedding. Spindle posts add a touch of elegance.
Add White With… Storage
Annie SchlechterThe two-piece cupboard sat in storage for years. After getting a whitewash, it now stores quilts, blankets, and sheets.
Add White With… Collections
Annie SchlechterShelves nestled between pre-existing support beams make for the perfect spot to stash knickknacks and antiquing scores, including Theresa’s beloved collections of ironstone and Haeger pottery. Purely decorative, the old barn ladder gives the nook, which is adjacent to the bedroom, a library-like feel.
KEEP IT COZY: Clusters or groupings of like things—books, vases, botanical prints—help a room feel layered.
Before: Bathroom
Annie SchlechterAdd White With…Paint
Annie SchlechterRoss and Theresa wanted to stay true to the mill’s original white walls. “I wanted a white that wasn’t in your face—something with a softer tone,” Theresa says. She opted for Antique White from Conco (menards.com). The semigloss can be found on all of the walls and trim throughout the home.
KEEP IT COZY: The texture of the tongue-and-groove planks keeps the all-white palette from feeling too crisp or cold.
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Add White With… Artwork
Annie SchlechterWisconsin is the cheese state, so Theresa didn’t have to venture far to find a cow to photograph. “Cows are quite photogenic, and I knew I wanted something with creams and neutrals that could work in any room in the house,” she says. “I just loved her white face and those cream-colored ears!”
KEEP IT COZY: Spray-painted in a creamy hue, the weathered wood frame adds rustic, reclaimed charm.
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