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Eclectic Home Tour – Polished Farmhouse

May 29, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Every color of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) is represented throughout the house except for one … violet! So even though you won’t find anything purple, you will definitely find a home that exudes happiness. “Color is my thing.” says Alison Kandler. She describes the style of today’s vibrantly colorful Eclectic Home Tour as “polished farmhouse.” Are you ready to be inspired by this masterful mix of color and pattern?

Eclectic Home Tour of Polished Farmhouse - love the yellow kitchen island and the glass front refrigerator kellyelko.com

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A delft blue Lacanche range and an island painted a happy shade of yellow add fun pops of color to the mostly white kitchen.

Beautiful blue Lacanche range in this stunning white kitchen kellyelko.com

The kitchen chairs got a custom paint job to match the color of the range and a transom window is a nod to those found in old houses.

Beautiful kitchen with blue Tolex chairs and vintage green table kellyelko.com

Throughout the house, you’ll spot bookcases and cabinets with wallpapered backs. These are a great place to add a backdrop of color and pattern.

Love the wallpaper on the back wall of these open kitchen cabinets kellyelko.com

An unexpected detail is the interior of this brass lantern painted pink.

Love the built in bookcase on the staircase and the shiplap kellyelko.com

Another client says Alison is like a drug dealer when it comes to wallpaper! Can you believe the the color palette for the entire house was inspired by the wallpaper on the back of this built-in bookcase that’s recessed into the staircase wall.

Beautiful staircase wall of vintage portrait paintings kellyelko.com

The homeowner gravitates towards portrait paintings from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.

Vintage portrait painting gallery wall kellyelko.com

A variety of pillows gives the living room a relaxed vibe.

Colorful living room with fun fabrics kellyelko.com

Notice the back of the built-in cupboard and the ceiling in the dining room painted a similar blue to the range which helps provide design continuity from room to room.

Beautiful and colorful dining room with stunning pair of chandeliers and built in chine cabinet kellyelko.com

A chippy old green coffee table is surrounded by lots of colorful furniture in the family room.

Colorful family room with built in bookcases kellyelko.com

“I bring in lots of vintage stuff. I don’t want it to look like one-stop shopping but like pretty things that have been collected over the years,” says Alison.

Love the wallpaper on the back of these built in bookcases kellyelko.com

The home office is separated from the great room by an orange pocket door (painted the same color as the front door). Once again, notice the back of the bookshelves painted in the same shade of soft sky blue that’s woven throughout the home.

Love this home office with orange pocket door kellyelko.com

The master bedroom takes a more neutral approach with white walls and grass cloth wallpaper with color brought in with bedding and accessories.

Vintage style bamboo bed and nailhead trim nightstand kellyelko.com

Nailhead trim on the nightstand pairs beautifully with a vintage inspired faux bamboo bed.

Beautiful grasscloth wallpaper and a stunning vintage portrait painting kellyelko.com

More vintage details that really show off the homeowners style.

Vintage details kellyelko.com

The master bath takes a break from all the color and is a soothing sea of marble and white walls.

Love this white bathroom with marble floor and freestanding tub kellyelko.com

Painted wood floors in an oversize checkerboard pattern flow through the kids rooms.

Colorful bedroom with oversized diamond painted wood floor and yellow bed kellyelko.com

Alison says the kids bathroom is a “fresh take on classic farmhouse elements.” White subway tile creates a place for the eye to rest amid all the color and pattern.

Colorful bathroom with blue and green diamond painted wood floors and orange clawfoot tub kellyelko.com

A dream worthy laundry room, complete with perforated metal inserts in some of the cabinets, has a vintage inspired look.

Beautiful white laundry room with sink and open shelves kellyelko.com

Click Here to Tour Alison’s Colorful Beach Cottage

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  1. Lisa K.

    May 29, 2021 at 6:54 am

    I love the blue painted chairs and the coffee table. Neat home!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 29, 2021 at 9:44 am

      I love that chippy green table too Lisa! So glad you enjoyed this tour!

      Reply
  2. Doris D.

    May 29, 2021 at 8:04 am

    I could move in to this house tomorrow and be so happy. All the colors just pop. This is one of my favorite homes you have ever featured. Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 29, 2021 at 9:45 am

      It’s one of my favorite home tours too Doris!

      Reply
  3. Kathryn

    May 29, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    This house is so happy, yet sophisticated, and a BIG breath of fresh air amid all the drab gray and white everywhere. Beautifully and artfully done!!!

    Reply
  4. Kathryn

    May 29, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    Me, again. Thought I’d share my Pinterest Color & Pattern board here 😊 https://pin.it/3Paykq5

    Reply
  5. Kris Gonzalez

    May 29, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Absolutely love this house !

    Reply
  6. Marlene Stephenson

    May 29, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Quite unique, and very well done, loved the color combinations. Thanks and have a happy Memorial Day weekend.

    Reply
  7. Margaret Taylor

    May 29, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Can I ask the brand of flooring in the home and color I love it

    Reply
  8. Kelly Probst

    May 29, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    I love the colors in this house! I could walk from room to room and take in the ambiance! Thanks for fun ideas.

    Reply
  9. Vicki Elish

    June 2, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    After years of eclectic design with lots of colors, I went the neutral route with neutral furniture and colorful accessories. After seeing this home, I’m ready to convert to my old self. It made me so happy to see these beautifully put-together rooms with color, vintage pieces, perfectly curated artwork, and accessories. Having the same colors throughout the house made the decor flow cohesively throughout! Thank you for this eclectic home tour series. I can’t wait to see more.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      June 2, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      Color makes me happy too Vicki! I’m soo glad you enjoyed this home tour – it’s one of my favorites. More to come!

      Reply
  10. Kelly

    August 7, 2021 at 9:55 am

    I’m in love with her glorious use of color! I have pinned several of her pictures over on Pinterest…her bedroom always gets me! Thanks for sharing her whole home! I’m in love!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 7, 2021 at 10:19 am

      It’s so good Kelly! Enjoy decorating your new home!

      Reply
  11. Kathryn

    April 3, 2022 at 12:39 pm

    I love this house! The color is so fresh and attractive, especially after so many years of white and gray. So much character!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      April 4, 2022 at 11:15 am

      It is a happy house Kathryn!

      Reply

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