I can’t believe the last episode of Fixer Upper is in the books—but what a way to end it! My favorite room from "The Americana House" is the kitchen and dining room. Our clients wanted an industrial farmhouse style, so we used a couple of tried and true farmhouse design elements with some unexpected industrial details.
Creating Natural Transitions
The dining room also serves as a connecting room between the kitchen and the living room. The key here was to make sure that it felt like its own space, but to also make the layout flow. We installed sidelights and a transom instead of taking the wall completely out, creating separation that kept the kitchen and dining room feeling bright and open. If you were designing your own renovation and want to open up your rooms, consider this cased opening treatment if you’re nervous about taking out an entire wall.
Combining the Industrial and Farmhouse Styles
We used a lot of traditional farmhouse elements, like the existing shiplap ceiling, farmhouse sink, and a handmade subway tile backsplash. We also infused industrial details in places like the island base, hardware, and stainless steel vent hood. I’ve always liked to pair these two styles together because of how seamlessly they balance each other and blend together.
Play with Pattern
This tile has a longer shape than classic subway tile, but it still gives the same clean finish as the original. To add interest, we installed it in a herringbone pattern behind the vent hood and then framed it on both sides with a traditional pattern. Using these two different installation techniques side by side adds subtle interest to the overall design.
Incorporate the Home's Original Character
This hutch was original to the home and just needed some TLC to bring it back to life. We sanded it down, added in the patterned, black and white tile backsplash, and replaced the glass. It turned out to be perfect storage for dishes and display space for entertaining pieces.
Using Classic Colors
We kept to a classic black and white color palette to give the space a clean slate. Using this classic color palette is true to the farmhouse style, and it also allows for all kinds of additional accent pieces to be added in seamlessly.
Adding Dimension to Your Ceilings
We wanted to add warmth to the high contrast of the black and white color palette, and since the ceilings are tall and there’s so much natural light, I decided to expose the shiplap on the ceiling. I love how the kitchen feels balanced with the black, white and natural tones.
This house was a great way to wrap up the season and the series, because it involved so many of my favorite design techniques and styles in one home. Thank you for tuning in tonight and for tuning in this entire series. Here's a peek at more photos and details from The Americana House!
