Kate Says

Paint the exterior in crisp colours like black and white, and choose a Modern Farmhouse palette for the interior - sage greens or buttermilk yellows – with white as a backdrop. Add interest to walls with white wood panelling, shiplap and strapping.

Kate Says

Mix furniture from different eras for a lived-in look and add texture with leather, cushions, rugs and throws.

Kate Says

Install barn doors leading into a bathroom or a Dutch door in the laundry leading outside, painted in a contemporary colour with sleek industrial handles.