1940s farmhouse

Probably more than any other era in the 1940s we have a big divide between the illustrated ideal kitchens and what people really had. For the first five years of the decade the Second World War mea…

Lately I have been thinking back of some fond memories that I have as a child. One year my parents thought it would be fun if we had a different kind of family vacation. Instead of doing something …

Emily loves 1940s design, so she spent 3 years planning a charming -- and affordable -- 1940s style kitchen for her and husband Drew's old farmhouse.

A two-story portico is the only embellishment on this sturdy brick I-house, which, although long neglected, escaped modernization.

I hope this makes you smile. . . .as it did me. . . .After several days of farm chores. . . .weeding flower beds. . . .and preparing home cooked meals in between. . . .I'm beginning to look LIKE her. . . .A little mussy. . . .wearing an everyday cotton work dress. . . .hair tied up in a scarf. . . .tools of the trade in my pockets. . . .I'm prepared for anything. I'm taking a 'break' this morning to make Farmer John a chocolate cake. I intended to whip up the vintage recipe below. . . .I've…

D. Fowler

Come into this old farmhouse in New York’s Hudson Valley to find rooms inspired by those described in 19th-century novels. Owner James Coviello is a reader, a traveler, a collector of curiosities, and an appreciator of times past. He’s also a talented fashion designer whose work, like his house, is vintage-inspired and detail-oriented.

The best of all worlds with original character and modern conveniences!

Behr is all about Farmhouse! Add that rustic feel to your home with a new fresh coat of Behr paint. Check out the full Behr farmhouse Palette.

Project by: Ashlea Location: Red Deer — Alberta, Canada We purchased a 1940s farmhouse complete with just about original everything. While our little home was big on charm, it was also big on orange, lacquered wood trim, doors, floors and cabinets. Our dated kitchen cabinets were cute, but the swan and fruit basket decals weren’t quite our thing.