My Houzz: A Transformed Farmhouse Full of Vintage and One-off Pieces - Amanda Crames considers finding her home has real Miracle on 34th Street time '. She drove by When visiting the area and fell in love with the old house and beautiful property, qui HAS views of Vermont's Green Mountains. 'I turned around, Looked in the forehead and the owners called Expired. We Began to talk That resulted in a private house dirty.
is moving in, she made A Few adjustments' to the 1849 home and, inspired by the Greek Revival movement and a love of patina, filled it with her collections of antiques and flea market finds, mixing the old with modern touches.
is moving in, she made A Few adjustments' to the 1849 home and, inspired by the Greek Revival movement and a love of patina, filled it with her collections of antiques and flea market finds, mixing the old with modern touches.
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at Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Amanda Crames and her son, Kellen
Rentals Saratoga, New York
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
in the living room, at the front of the house, an oversized window: has a great view of the farmland and Vermont's Green Mountains.
The TV sits on an old blue painted cabinet Crames That Bought at a garage sale. 'I cut the legs off a vintage school desk to house the cable box,' she says. 'On the walls are beautiful old stained-glass windows That I Had framed.
Slip-covered flesh; chair; sofa, Taylor Scott Collection. Rug, Bloomingdale's.
Who lives here Amanda Crames and her son, Kellen
Rentals Saratoga, New York
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
in the living room, at the front of the house, an oversized window: has a great view of the farmland and Vermont's Green Mountains.
The TV sits on an old blue painted cabinet Crames That Bought at a garage sale. 'I cut the legs off a vintage school desk to house the cable box,' she says. 'On the walls are beautiful old stained-glass windows That I Had framed.
Slip-covered flesh; chair; sofa, Taylor Scott Collection. Rug, Bloomingdale's.
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The bright blue china cabinet opposite the TV cam from an old barn. The blue color is original, objective It was covered with dirt When Crames bought it. After a Thorough cleaning, it now Brightens up the space. 'Inside is my collection of blue treasures - vintage planters, jugs, cups and plates, most is of qui-have the color blue embellishments In Their'. She says
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Next to the sofa sits a blue icebox That was a garage sale find, as was the wide gold mirror Above It. The butter churn cam from a local farm; the pink lamp base and toy trumpet vintage are from a flea market. The mosaic glass vase is from Ercole, and the beautiful orchid, qui ties in with the color scheme, is from local florist Black Iris.
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Off the living room is a That space used to be an office. 'My desk, qui Was off to the right, has-been Replaced by a vintage' dry sink 'cabinet Where I now change my son,' says Crames. 'The antique mantel was my grandmother's, the sofa Was a $ 5 roadside find I covered in gorgeous fabric from The Silk Trading Co at ABC Carpet.' The old wood chest, a flea market find, displays figurines, qui Crames Recently started collecting.
Chandelier, Ercole. Pillars, vintage. Screen door frame, flea market. Horse figurine you purchased in Paris.
Chandelier, Ercole. Pillars, vintage. Screen door frame, flea market. Horse figurine you purchased in Paris.
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Off the hallway front, has large sitting room filled with antique holds pieces a bright Victorian sofa That Crames you purchased at an auction and reupholstered in pink velvet. On the sofa is a lush cushion made from a piece of old fabric found at The Round Lake Antiques Festival.
'The round-arm bench Was year from antique dealer and completely Call deconstructed. I love it bare, showing icts inherent craftsmanship, 'Crames says. The little brown flesh Was Only £ 2 at a garage sale, re-covered in a fun fabric. The book side cam table from a Florida shop, and t he is light from Gracious Home.
Rug, Bloomingdale's. Display cabinet and baker's bench, vintage. Toy chair on the cabinet to the left re-covered in old red velvet.
'The round-arm bench Was year from antique dealer and completely Call deconstructed. I love it bare, showing icts inherent craftsmanship, 'Crames says. The little brown flesh Was Only £ 2 at a garage sale, re-covered in a fun fabric. The book side cam table from a Florida shop, and t he is light from Gracious Home.
Rug, Bloomingdale's. Display cabinet and baker's bench, vintage. Toy chair on the cabinet to the left re-covered in old red velvet.
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'This cabinet was my mother's and is a lovely space for my collection of cups and a great working vintage clock, 'says Crames.
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Across the room, a wide sign reading 'Western Horses, Western Riding Lessons' fills the wall space. 'It's f a, oversized and in great condition,' says Crames. "Perfect for me, since I am a horse lover. On the coffee table made from an old factory mold, sits a plant That Was a Victorian lamp base. Around it are carnival glass teacups. I love the color and luster, 'she says.
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When Crames Moved in, She Did not change the basic structure or room layout, but still made a lot of improvements. She Had to create a foundation for the kitchen, As It Was built on the dirt. She put down new beams for the floor in the front of the house, added new windows and air conditioning, reworked the hallway, DID lot of tree cutting and trimming, and-even Moved Some trees away.
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The dining room opens into the kitchen and Has the home's original wood-burning stove That still keeps the space warm and welcoming. The large antique farmhouse table is Surrounded by chairs covered in a floral print That Brightens up the room.
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Original Year built-in Welsh That draw sits at the head of the table is filled with sacrifice part of the file Managed Crames's parts. 'That It has original, Somewhat crooked appeal That only something very old can have,' she says.
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The mini chandelier over the kitchen sink is by Lisa Nardone of Rosie NYC. She's a designer who is a self-Described creator of jewelery for the home. It Seemed a bit too extraordinary for over the sink, goal Then I Knew I'd be Spending a bit of time there, "says Crames.
aussi She loves the view from her kitchen sink. I look into my screened porch and see an authentic Ferris wheel seat from Coney Island, Then out to a patio with gardens on Both Sides, 'she says. 'I have a picnic table and oversized Adirondack chairs painted in green and bronze --other tables and old chairs in purple or white. So invigorating. From there I can see up to the pool and pool house, featuring the best garden on the property. It really is a vision of sanctuary is a good day, I'm doing-even though the dishes.
Bouchon bar stools, Blue Ocean Traders . Flour and cake tins from flea markets.
aussi She loves the view from her kitchen sink. I look into my screened porch and see an authentic Ferris wheel seat from Coney Island, Then out to a patio with gardens on Both Sides, 'she says. 'I have a picnic table and oversized Adirondack chairs painted in green and bronze --other tables and old chairs in purple or white. So invigorating. From there I can see up to the pool and pool house, featuring the best garden on the property. It really is a vision of sanctuary is a good day, I'm doing-even though the dishes.
Bouchon bar stools, Blue Ocean Traders . Flour and cake tins from flea markets.
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The kitchen island holds the hob , handy for cooking and entertaining. On the worktop is a Jennifer Lanne tile, perfect for holding hot pots just removed from the hob.
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Off the kitchen and dining area is the wide screened-in porch. 'One of my favorite parts of this pretty little porch is the screen, making outdoor dining so enjoyable through three seasons,' Crames says.
In the foreground is an old telephone seat painted purple That Makes a perfect place to sit and rest with a drink. On the wall is a painting Jennifer Lanne, and an old grain sack hangs in the window.
Outdoor rugs, Koko Boodakian & Sons. Furniture, vintage.
In the foreground is an old telephone seat painted purple That Makes a perfect place to sit and rest with a drink. On the wall is a painting Jennifer Lanne, and an old grain sack hangs in the window.
Outdoor rugs, Koko Boodakian & Sons. Furniture, vintage.
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The side entrance gets the MOST use, Because of icts convenient location near the dining room and kitchen. 'I love the windows and the incredible utility of Having a boot room in the Northeast,' Crames says. This is a hard-working boot room.
The wood bench Was from a dirty barn, the 'Happy' sign is from a local flea market, and the rug is from HomeGoods.
The wood bench Was from a dirty barn, the 'Happy' sign is from a local flea market, and the rug is from HomeGoods.
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Opposite the boot room doorway is Storing a cabinet for shoes, hats and gloves. 'Prior to Being Here, this piece Was in a chicken house, used for Storing feed. I gave it some fresh paint. It's very handy in Any space, 'says Crames.
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The cloakroom, on the first floor, holds a painted sink from Kohler, with prose about burning love icts around edge. There's a very old mirror with reverse painting on it and one of my favorite frames, standing on the honed granite-countertop 'Crames says. That was Given to me by my mother, and from it hangs my all-time-favorite vintage Christmas ornaments.
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Above the toilet is a shelf made out of old molding. Crames HAS filled the shelf with random parts That caught her eye, comprenant un Victorian print of a fine lady with a horse, some gilt frames, an older Jennifer original Lanne a vintage shaving mirror and Some wine goblets.
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'I love the upstairs hall ict with original floorboards and banister,' says Crames. Getting the old church pew upstairs Was a challenge, aim it sits nicely under a beautiful old window with pictures of angels in Each of the lights. 'Opposite is a framed pair of shutters.
Tour converted church
Tour converted church
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In the guest room, a pair of old suitcases with a blue cast, hand of an old blue sign and an older Jennifer Lanne original oil painting set the tone. The blues are serene without Being overly feminine, so all guests will feel at home here. There's aussi form a saddle, a blue serving tray and a patchwork cushion made from patchouli as well as custom-made bedding from Pillow Talk.
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The cast iron cot in Kellen's nursery is on loan from a friend. Crames dressed it in Bella Notte linens. 'I Placed the mantel behind it to serve as a headboard and shelf,' she says.
The decor's loose theme is baby farm animals, seen in the old prints of kittens, puppies, cows and chicks. The treasures on the mantelpiece Follow That theme, Including the metal vintage farm trucks, dressed mice from Maileg, vintage dog figurines and finger puppets from Folkmanis. Crames the vintage rocking chair painted a bright green, and the pillow is hand stitched on it.
Rug, Pine Cone Hill.
The decor's loose theme is baby farm animals, seen in the old prints of kittens, puppies, cows and chicks. The treasures on the mantelpiece Follow That theme, Including the metal vintage farm trucks, dressed mice from Maileg, vintage dog figurines and finger puppets from Folkmanis. Crames the vintage rocking chair painted a bright green, and the pillow is hand stitched on it.
Rug, Pine Cone Hill.
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In the master the bedroom windows are low, framing the maple trees outside. You feel as if you are sleeping in a treehouse, 'she says.
The silk curtains are from Pillow Talk, hung with a minimalist steel bar treatment.
Bedding, Bella Notte. C ustom-made pillows, Pillow Talk.
The silk curtains are from Pillow Talk, hung with a minimalist steel bar treatment.
Bedding, Bella Notte. C ustom-made pillows, Pillow Talk.
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The home's side garden is a mix of peonies, irises, spiraeas, an ornamental birch, catmint, thyme and veronica. There are aussi Some evergreen boxwood to Provide Yews and greenery in the winter. The painted furniture parts include an old carriage seat, a table and random chairs and stools. Bronze green and plum shade-have-been my go-to outdoor hues for years, 'says Crames. 'The Flemish blue on the table and birdhouse is a new color for me this year.
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Tree stumps painted white make great seats and pedestals. 'My friend Lu suggéré it, and I've been painting ever since stumps,' Crames says.
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Along with icts pool and pool house, the property includes a beautiful pond That offers an infinite amount of fun and exploration for Kellen and is a great attraction for all kinds of wildlife.
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See more ways to Attract wildlife into your garden
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Nestled entre the house and the pool area is a perfect space for lounging, casual dining and serene gardening. It's ly private and feels truly removed from all the activity on the other side of the house, 'says Crames.
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In this outdoor space, Crames loves the oversized wooden Adirondack chairs, o riginally made from old barn wood and lovingly touched up with paint Each year. The green flesh are swapped for ones at Thanksgiving orange and red ones at Christmas.
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ALTHOUGH She Does not use this hallway forehead as the main entrance, Crames says, 'It just Makes the house sccm so proud, a bit large and very loved,' she says.
is moving in, she removed the old, fallen porch foundation and changed the configuration of the front porch and hallway, making it more grand and fitting a focal point, with columns and bluestone. She aussi changed the roofline of the forehead living room (above the wide window). The previous owners HAD Given it a cathedral ceiling effect, and when to Crames Moved in she changed it back to a flat roof, the exterior Giving a more authentic look.
'Instead of wreaths, I Went With Some whimsy this year and p ainted Some Old pitchforks turquoise. They hang on the front door in playful contrast to the seriousness of the original large doors, but still sccm to fit just right. Totally fun and refreshing to me, 'says Crames.
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is moving in, she removed the old, fallen porch foundation and changed the configuration of the front porch and hallway, making it more grand and fitting a focal point, with columns and bluestone. She aussi changed the roofline of the forehead living room (above the wide window). The previous owners HAD Given it a cathedral ceiling effect, and when to Crames Moved in she changed it back to a flat roof, the exterior Giving a more authentic look.
'Instead of wreaths, I Went With Some whimsy this year and p ainted Some Old pitchforks turquoise. They hang on the front door in playful contrast to the seriousness of the original large doors, but still sccm to fit just right. Totally fun and refreshing to me, 'says Crames.
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