Neutral decor ideas to steal from a renovated farmhouse

Design savvy meets cozy vibes

By Stephanie Griffin Apr 6, 2020, 11:15am EDT

Photography by Chris Mottalini

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A beige dresser with a rounded square mirror hanging above.

This week’s edition of House Calls takes us to Fairfield, Connecticut, where actor Ward Horton and his wife, Alexa, transformed a 19th-century farmhouse into a dream retreat.

Over the course of 12 years, the couple created what they were looking for all along: a cozy, airy abode that mixed a minimal style with vintage finds. But the Hortons craved more space, so they also built a thoughtful 800-square-foot addition—a curated space free of clutter and visual noise.

Taking inspiration from the reimagined farmhouse, we sourced key products—or in some cases, similar finds—from a few standout rooms so you can bring the look to your own space.

Bedroom

A wooden platform bed with white bedding.

Three side tables of various sizes. The tables feature a circular marble base and a circular wooden top.

Cafe Table

Sold in a variety of different finishes and sizes, this BDDW side table with a marble base is made to order.

BDDW

A medium—sized, ivory sheepskin rug.

Sheepskin Rug, Ivory (2’ x 3’)

$69

Made of natural sheepskin hide, this rug adds warmth and plushness to any space. Also available in gray.

$69 at Pottery Barn

A simple, wooden bedframe with four legs.

Tall Simple Bed Frame, Acorn (Full)

$279

Like its name implies, this bed frame features a simple, streamlined profile, and is available in four sizes.

$279 at West Elm

Dining room

Dining room with pale wood dining table and matching chairs.

A wooden dining table with four matching chairs.

Caleta 5-Piece Dining Set, Oak

$620

This midcentury-style table and its matching chairs are available in oak and walnut—perfect for neutral palettes.

$620 at Wayfair

A pink-hued gradient glass vase with a plant.

Gradient Vase

$28

Cool and understated at once, this pink gradient glass vase is sure to make any plant arrangement pop.

$28 at Anthropologie

A chandelier featuring a cluster of eight pendant lights.

Light Cluster Globe Pendant

$230

This clustered glass pendant makes for a simple yet fun statement over any dining table. Bulbs sold separately.

$230 at Wayfair

Living room

A living room has a low wooden coffee table and cream-colored sofa.

Medium-sized, ivory colored lamp with a matching lamp shade.

Natural & Ivory Ceramic Small Table Lamp

$26

With its duo-tone ceramic base and burlap shade, this table lamp is the perfect accent for a side table or nightstand.

$26 at Pier 1

Ivory couch with two matching pillows and four tapered, wooden legs.

Living Your Way Track Arm Apartment Sofa, Sandstone

$920

This sink-right-in three-seater features a sleek silhouette and tapered wood legs. Bonus: It’s available in 160 colors.

$920 at Wayfair

A gold, metallic tray that is circular.

Serving Tray, Golden

$40

A simple shape combined with a gold finish results in this sleek tray for holding a plant, all sorts of accessories, or nothing at all.

$40 at Hay