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Eclectic Home Tour – Adored House

August 28, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

She dreamed of living in a charming old fixer upper. She bought a new house that had no character. See how she turned that cookie cutter home into one that looks like it was built 100 years ago. Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Adored House is a perfect blend of “coastal/boho/farmhouse” style and owner Dana says she’s “filling our builder grade home with old house charm one DIY at a time.”

Eclectic Home Tour of Adored House - tour this stunning new build filled with lots of DIY ideas to turn it into a farmhouse kellyelko.com

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“Rather than sinking all of our money into new appliances, septic tanks, and plumbing, all of the “not-fun” things, we got to invest in moldings and trim, wallpaper, tile, and the rest of the fun stuff in our New Jersey home,” says Dana.

Some additions to the house include a new transom, board and batten walls and ceiling beams that help create farmhouse appeal.

DIY transom and planked walls add farmhouse flair to this new build home kellyelko.com

A gallery wall of vintage ship paintings is an eye catching display.

Love this gallery wall of vintage ship paintings kellyelko.com

Vintage painting, book, industrial cart and glass jars kellyelko.com

The house originally had one window smack dab in the middle of the room so Dana removed it to add the fireplace. Now she has the best of both worlds, more light from two windows and a beautiful focal point in the center of the room.

This farmhouse is filled with DIY ideas like the transom, planked walls and even the new fireplace kellyelko.com

Dana says, “Elements of the outdoors also strongly influence my decorating decisions – I am drawn to botanical prints, images of trees, flowers, birds, and butterflies, and I do not think a room feels complete without a houseplant (or two).”

Love this neutral cozy corner in this stunning farmhouse kellyelko.com

Lots of texture from painted brick, woven baskets, and rustic wood furniture add interest to this neutral space and plants and clippings and bursts of color.

Painted brick fireplace in this stunning farmhouse filled with plants and vintage finds kellyelko.com

Says Dana, “Gardening is also a huge passion of mine. My parents gave me a small plot of land when I was kid to plant-out however I wished. From then on, I have loved to get my hands dirty growing flowers and vegetables. I love having fresh cut flowers in my home, and I love them even more when they are straight from my yard.”

Love this farmhouse dining room filled with flowers and botanical prints kellyelko.com

Black furniture adds drama to the dining room and is the perfect backdrop for white pottery and glass cloches and jars.

Black furniture showcases vintage pottery and glass and a fun vintage portrait painting kellyelko.com

The addition of board and batten throughout the house really helps to create an old house feel.

Farmhouse staircase with DIY plank wall kellyelko.com

When it came time for a bedroom makeover, Dana says, “I did my best to reduce waste and the use of toxic products, reuse things I already owned, and recycle other peoples’ trash into my treasures.”

She took on the huge undertaking of stripping and refinishing this gorgeous oak spindle bed (that she found on Facebook Marketplace for only $25!) and hopes it will become a family heirloom.

Farmhouse bedroom with oak spindle bed kellyelko.com

A family of mice living in this rustic pine armoire didn’t scare Dana away from buying it and giving it a new lease on life.

Antique pine armoire stripped and sanded in this farmhouse bedroom kellyelko.com

Even the upstairs hallway has style! I love the colorful Moroccan rug and the trio of brass animal hooks above the gallery wall.

Love this hallway with planked walls, subtle gray wallpaper and gallery wall kellyelko.com

Dana is so talented at creating gorgeous floral arrangements and this huge old chalkboard is the perfect backdrop for her creations.

Vintage green chalkboard is the perfect backdrop for a bouquet of fresh flowers kellyelko.com

Wainscoting was added and topped with a whimsical floral wallpaper. Brass fixtures add glam to this small powder room.

Powder room with floral wallpaper, wainscoting and brass lighting and fixtures kellyelko.com

This antique Arm & Hammer bird identification chart from 1912 is one of Dana’s favorite flea market finds and the best part is that it was only $25!

Vintage bird figurine collection kellyelko.com

Dana says, “It’s been a slow process, and it’s not even totally done, but the slow pace has allowed me to create something I am really proud of – a one of a kind home.”

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  1. Francie

    August 28, 2021 at 6:47 am

    What a gem of a house and inventive decorating ideas! I love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:13 am

      So glad you like this home Francie!

      Reply
  2. Carmen

    August 28, 2021 at 6:54 am

    Beautiful house! The armoire💕!
    Big Thanks for sharing house tour, so inspiring.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:13 am

      It’s a beautiful home Carmen!

      Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:13 am

      That armoire is gorgeous

      Reply
  3. Kelly Probst

    August 28, 2021 at 9:42 am

    This home is lovely! I especially like the collection of ship pictures above the couch.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:14 am

      You know I love a vintage gallery wall Kelly!

      Reply
  4. Marlene Stephenson

    August 28, 2021 at 11:41 am

    I had to look at it twice to really see it all. She is so creative and love the warmth in everything. Thanks Kelly and have a great weekend.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Agree – this home exudes warmth Marlene!

      Reply
  5. Cris

    August 28, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Lovely, cozy, warm home!! I especially love the fireplace that was added in the living room. Good call to remove the one big window and add the fireplace and the two windows on either side.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Yes! That fireplace makes all the difference Cris!

      Reply
  6. Alan

    August 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    Kelly, I love your house tours and have enjoyed every one to the max. Looking forward to lots more.

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    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Thank you Alan! I have 10 years of home tours on the blog so make sure to go through them all!

      Reply
  7. Lisa K.

    August 28, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    This is one of my favorites! I love the teal cart and the delicate details in the powder room! The wood on the furniture is a beautiful shade too. Thank you for sharing Dana and Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 30, 2021 at 9:15 am

      The wood tones are so warm Lisa!

      Reply
  8. Karen

    January 30, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    Wow such a warm , beautiful relaxing home ♥️

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      January 31, 2022 at 9:48 am

      It is very inviting Karen and I’m glad you enjoyed the tour!

      Reply
  9. heidi houseman

    January 30, 2022 at 11:40 pm

    I would love to know what you are using for the window coverings that roll up and down it looks like. Thanks.

    Reply

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