Renovations Before and After: Old Farmhouse to Traditional Southern-Style Oasis

The Design Process

We began our design process by listening to the client’s desires, needs, and ideas for their renovation before creating a floor plan for the new master suite addition. The blueprints included a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and double vanity, as well as a spacious walk-in closet with custom cabinetry.

Our client wanted details commonly found in traditional southern homes incorporated into the interior and exterior design plan. A few of these included:

• A double tray ceiling in the master bedroom
• Wainscot trim and wood moldings along the perimeter of the room
• Sharp-pitched gable roofs on the second-story plan

Here’s what the old farmhouse looked like before the renovation:

The Build-Out Process

After we mapped out renovation plans with our client and received their approval, we got to work on the project’s interior and exterior construction. This included:

• Extending the front porch
• Adding a new sitting porch
• Designing soft, brick-lined arches (to contrast the sharp gable roofs)
• Creating a rich, earthy exterior aesthetic with LP SmartSide Lap and Shake Siding
• Adding brick and stone to the exterior
• Installing energy-efficient windows and LED lighting

Here’s the end result, a traditional Southern-style home:

After years of dreaming, this family had a clear idea of what they wanted for their remodel. We worked with these clients to get their vision on paper, finalize the design details in build-ready drawings, and create a realistic timeline and budget before construction even began.

We loved helping this family tackle their old farmhouse renovation and bring their Southern-style dream home to life!