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Published on May 31, 2009 in Spotlight |
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This weekend's Get the Look: Decor is inspired by one woman's experience restoring a nineteenth century barn in Upstate New York and transforming it into a beautiful place to call home. Etsy seller Maya of designsmayamade documented her mother's barn-to-home restoration process on her blog maya*made.
Despite the fact that the 1888 barn had no electricity, heat, running water, or a foundation, Maya's mother was excited about the barn's potential. "My mother, being the brave, daring pioneer that she is, knew this was home. Her vision was to convert the barn into a live/work art studio and make it as green as her budget would allow... recycle, repurpose, reinvent was our guiding motto." The 1000 square foot space includes a perfect blend of rustic farmhouse treasures along side a few unexpected modern touches.
For more photos of the barnyard restoration, visit maya*made and check out the four part series documenting the home's transformation. If you are interested in incorporating a touch of rustic farmhouse style to your own home decor, check out the Etsy Finds below for inspiration.
Home Sweet Home - Original Embroidered Art ON SALE
"Home sweet home." I think this embroidery says it all. By amandajean, $22.
Vintage Wood Box in Cottage Style
Did you notice the amazing coffee table in the living room? Learn how to make your own wooden crate table from a DIY tutorial on Maya's blog. From jennifergoode, $15.95.
SALE Art Deco Machine Age Metal Desk Lamp
This old fashioned metal desk lamp is a clever way to illuminate a tabletop vignette displaying antiques and vintage treasures. From RevampVintage, $20.
Picture frame made from reclaimed wood
I love the incredible pieced together sign hanging in the entryway. (Maya and her mother actually found the wood under the house.) These snappy reclaimed wood frames have a similar feel, and would be perfect for framing a family portrait or photo from the past. By Chalecco, $25.
Shades of Fire Distress NY Metal Tote
This well-worn metal box is both decorative and functional. It's perfect for storing supplies, gardening tools or your latest craft project. From oldcrowfarm, $24.
Hang this charming handmade birdcage above your bed or next to a window to add a hint of country sweetness. By tamar, $90.
Dress up a mantle, bookcase or night table with a decorative antique alarm clock. From maisonreve, $60.
Add a splash of color to any room with a brightly colored chair. Place it near a window for birdwatching or use it as a surface to display plants and antiques. From EmilyLynch, $325.
Vintage Orange Polka-Dot Umbrella
Maya's mom has a beautiful collection of vintage parasols. This bright red umbrella would look perfect attached to a backyard lounge chair for relaxing in the shade on a warm summer day. From itsastitch, $38.
I spotted this exact picnic basket in a bedroom in the barn. These vintage baskets are perfect for storage and look great stacked in a corner or at the foot of the bed. From postroadvintage, $17.
Vintage Set Of Two Italian Painted Tea Cup And Saucers
These vintage tea cups have a rustic charm. These are ideal for sipping tea on the farm. From CaptainCat, $28.
Add a bit of texture to your bed with a vintage chenille bedspread. From vintagejane, $68.
A stack of vintage luggage is a great way to add worldly charm and character to any room. From happydayvintage, $43.
This working vintage fan will keep you cool after a long day working in the garden. From monkeysalwayslook, $43.
Farmhouse Dining Kitchen Table
This rustic handcrafted farmhouse table looks like it was made for big family style dinners. Enjoy adding your own family memories to the reclaimed lumber (that's over 180 years old!). By blackberryfurniture, $3850.
I love the mix of rustic antiques with modern vintage throughout the home. These bar stools would look adorable lined up along a butcher block counter in the kitchen. From johnnyvintage, $300.
This gorgeous arrangement of paper flowers and dried moss is an ideal centerpiece for an entryway or coffee table. By floresdelsol, $100.
Check out other Get the Look - Home Decor Editions.
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indigoflameworks
Great picks today!! I'm especially in love with the metal box from Old Crow Farm...they have awesome stuff!!
SewnNatural
this is a very inspiring space. i really like the Hope Art piece... thanks for introducing us to new favorites.
babook
slinkymalinkicat
truLuxe
I am captivated by the bar stools!!! Where can I put them?????
*runs around first floor*
onecreativegirl
adoreneko
Beautiful selections. Love the comfort garden.
Thank you for the great finds!
pandawithcookie
Thank you for this article and links! I love the idea of restoring the barn, and making it eco-friendly to boot. So awesome. I am jealous.
retrothreadz
vintagehomerecycled
Wonderful selections! I suddenly have the urge to redecorate.
enhabiten
I can't say enough nice things about Maya. And that barn is so light and airy but with so much history and vintage loveliness.
ellabellamay
Great selection, thanks! I have a soft spot for the homey vintage that reminds me of comfy cozy rooms that you can sit in all day and read! Great finds!
thehotcookie
Love the reclaimed wood frame and the retro bar stools. Nice article!
steinschmuckdesign
Love the pieces of furniture, but can`t afford them and I guess it would be also complicated to ship them to Switzerland.. sometimes it`s to sad not living in the America...
littlepancakes
UglyBaby
The birdcage silhouette is genius! My parents have a similar style and built a cord wood log home by hand. It was a huge project -- but they did it!
jeannesu
IcingOnTheCupcake
These are all really great finds! Love the bird silhouette, they have some wonderful pieces.
paramountvintage
jenkennedydesigns
Beesnetta
selflesh
abitofthisnthatshop
Check out this country side table!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
thingsbuilt
i grew up on a farm in the midwest. spent a lot a time as a kid playing in barns. i'd live in one in a minute. nice article. thank you.
opendoorstudio
great article with some fantastic vintage sellers here on Etsy.. I am proud to be one of them! Just love this feature!
itsastitch
Fabulous! Thank you so much for including my umbrella :) Adore the vintage luggage.
recycledwares
oh my, you caught my attention and now i must see how the barn was transformed. if i cant have a beautiful barn home, than at least these some of these treasures will make me feel like i do.
beautifulbridget
zeropumpkin
oldworldprimitives
MariesVintage
I love them all! I found some similar items in my garage saleing recently, and this is NOT helping me to let go of them!
iluvlucy8
LoveLightColors
FairyBubbles
Morado
Art2ArtColorado
jenniferlynnstudio
Alot of great ideas..Love the picnic basket and birdhouse!
LisaFerinDesigns
These are all such beautiful pieces--I love the birdcage. I'm dreaming of redecorating now!
TheCottageCheese
Maya is a woman after my own heart! Love her blog, and admire her so much for the restoration/renovation of the old barn into her home. These picks are all just too great. I particularly love the clocks, fans, and those fab retro bar stools!
redyellowandblueink
Love everything about this article! All the items are just fantastic and the fairy tale bird cage by Tamar is fabulous-it's not holding the birds in at all.
ElegantHobbies
Radness
purposedesign
This is my favorite home decor article so far I think. I can hardly wait to see the rest of the photos of the farm!!
soule
pengpengs
gosh, i love it all.. the prim/ eco country look is right up my alley :)
moonovermaize
So many beautiful finds and a great article! Love the fairytale bird cage.
PipocaHandmade
postroadvintage
Thank you so much for including some of my items!! I love this style.. and the country life!! My husband gets scared when I start talking pigs, chickens, and cows so instead I'll just decorate my home this way!! :)
MademoiselleG
Wow this collection just makes me dream...I would love to live in the country side!
kennafoster
Lovely-- very nicely done! I have a dream of one day having my own barn/home/studio... with a big, lush greenhouse!
MelroseFields
auntsuesoldnewlovely
PersistentGreen
Great picks here. I especially love the pieced picture frame.
BlkSwn
Great picks and delightful story. Love stories about women doing great things!
jodieflowers
I have always wanted to restore an old barn and turn it into a studio! So inspiring!
tamar
dbabcock
aBreathofFrenchair
harvestmoonbyhand
Enjoyed the article and looking at all the lovely items that were featured.
hazelandhunter
fineartstoneware
twoknit
ThePeachTree
Fantastic Finds, Christine!! Each one as I scrolled down got an "oh" "oo" "ah" :)
Thinkoutsidethebox
Every last shabby, country morsel in these picks are simply scrumptious! Love it all!
nomivintage
AnniesWearableArt
What's not to love? It's all fabulous..I love this article...good for Maya's Mom!! that she is living her dream, and Maya gets the fringe bennies of visits, etc..!
jennifermorrisbeads
oh yay!
so happy to see you spot-lighting amazing maya
and her mom.
everyone should know about her family..
they're such an inspiration..and all about diy and making anything and everything happen.
great article.
xo
jennifergoode
Thanks for including my box. I love seeing new life in Old Building Structures, I feel so lucky to live in the middle of nowhere and work outside and create vintage stuff in a bygone bank.
TheNightjar
i dream of having a place to put a great kitchen table like that! nice finds!
RollingHillsVintage
baconsquarefarm
Great story and wonderful picks as well. Enjoyed my peruse of maya's blog, I'll go back when I have more time. Yes it's awesome to live on a farm plus neighbors are miles away.
funkeyfinds
oh what a great post! there are so many finds on here that I want!
mloartwear
love the subdued color scheme.
For anybody with brighter scheme, check my blanket:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
I will close soon! this needs a good home!
foofoogal
save history. buy something vintage today. this is a perfect example of reclaiming. Thanks.
VintageSurplus
I love this look. So stylish, casual, and well-made. Thanks so much for featuring my kiddie chairs!
ArtDecoDame
designsmayamade
Christine,
My mother and I really appreciated your beautiful article about a place that means everything to us. We had so much fun scrolling through your amazing finds and appreciated each one... any of them would be so at home in the barn. Your attention to every detail was stunning. You even found the picnic basket!!! A big thanks for all of these wonderful and enthusiastic comments, too. Wish we could have you all over for a picnic in the barn meadow!
modflo
vantiani
DearDodo
injeanuity
monkeyandsquirrel
my husband and i dream of restoring a barn one day. having a lofted bedroom upstairs and a studio downstairs. you're article is helping me keep the dream alive!
kissavintagedesign
Such beautiful items and great photography. Lovely article! It definitely makes me dream of things to come in my life...
ageratum
Thanks!! Some really neat vintage home decor - and ideas, ideas, ideas. Some things I can use, some things made me appreciate just what I have. :) Donna
MayaBella
pogoshop
Great story! I love what Maya and her mom are doing. Here in Pogo Forest, we're converting a barn into a cabin right now. So this is definitely inspirational. I love all the re-purposed decorating ideas and vintage finds.
BrazanDesign
artdecadence
All gorgeous items and so interesting to read about the conversion!
IrinaPhotography
evihan
Iammie
littlepinkpebble
ericawalker
i've really enjoyed your pictures and stories of your barn project on flickr and your blog- how fun to see an article here! great picks.
TianaCHE
Such lovely finds! Love comfort garden)And wonderful article as well!
birdie1
reiter8
1AEON
BluCille
My mother in law has plenty of vintage trunks, lamps, furniture, etc. She uses all of it to decorate her home. It's also nice to know that an appreciation for these items keeps them from taking up space in a landfill.
AustinModern
I was thinking of putting hairpin legs on one of our steamer trunks to make a coffee table for the store, now we'll definitely do it!
peekabooproductions
This was such a great article! I can't wait to see her blog! :) It's wonderful to see Upstate NY featured! Thanks so much! Such charming items, too! That chenille bed cover reminds me of the one my Grandma had...
poppyandclover
DalkullanJewelry
bungalowmarketplace
poppyswickedgarden
GREAT ARticle! I just spent all weekend at our next town overs BIG Pickup taking others trash to upcycle into incredible stuff for our Old Victorian house!
rowenamurillo
How wonderful Maya! You know the barn was what drew me to your blog in the first place. I love to see it featured like this, and these are such great suggestions for getting the look.
mbwilkes
Great article! But you know, the "Hope Art" piece by "oabby81" is an exact copy of the work of artist Rebecca Puig of Sugarboo Designs.
Found here:http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/da155/index.cfm
Not very sporting, if you ask me....
peaseblossomstudio
Awesome! I could so do this--someday I will. In interior design school, I had to draft a complete set of plans for converting a barn into a house, so I'm all ready! :-D
lovelygifts
Jujie
EJPcreations
lostintheforest
ThePlayfulNeedle
. . .about that piece called 'Hope Art' in the Related Items:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/produc...
Since it doesn't seem that shop belongs to Rebecca Puig of Sugarboo Designs, this is a copy of her work. Not cool to feature a rip-off, Etsy. Aren't we better than that?
AREjewellery
mbwilkes
I am glad that someone else caught it(re: "hope art" by copiest oabby81)...I feel badly for the poor person that purchased it from that seller. AND I feel really badly for the original artist, who deserves full credit and respect for her original idea and art!
fatcrowpress
friedasophie
happydayvintage
Love it!! Thank you so much for including our vintage rope handled suitcase!
SkinnySwallow
Darling and so organic.... right up my back country alley!
Loves the feature!
Luna66
PiacereMioPaperie
What a great blog Maya has created! I am definitely addicted. How inspirational to read about her mom's dream that became a reality! It goes to show how exquisite ideas put into gear with some honest-to-goodness dedication can really pay off! Congratulations!
elisasherejewelry
The barn is beautiful and so are the picks! I live in a converted log cabin, it's a good life :)
Yahgie
dbvictoria
We knew a couple who were renovating a similar structure in Mississippi a decade ago. It's a labor of love, for certain, but it's wonderful to see these old structures being reworked into something incredible.
Thank you for mentioning my parasol - to be considered fit to be included in such a grand project is a high compliment indeed!
capitalcitycrafts
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy
GREAT pics -- I really enjoyed this one. Wow -- everything you could want is on Etsy!! :)
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