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The Victorian Farmhouse<\/p><\/div>\n
The Victorian Farmhouse<\/h2>\n
Tile was an integral part of this remodel because Stephanie’s choices, especially marble and hexagons, allowed her to honor the age and style of the home with new materials and create the modern farmhouse<\/a> of her family’s dreams.<\/p>\n
House Stats<\/h2>\nYear built: 1892<\/p>\n
Owned for: 4.5 years<\/p>\n
Square feet: 3,000<\/p>\n
Bedrooms: 5<\/p>\n
Bathrooms: 2<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/C648A250-9BC4-499F-A9BD-A7A24E49A007-800x1203.jpg\")
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History<\/h2>\nStephanie has put almost as much work into the researching the history of the Victorian Farmhouse as she has designing it. Through Ancestry.com, the historical society and the library, she learned that the original owners were successful dairy farmers William and Elenora Foster (pictured with the home below). The family’s success in farming allowed them to build this Victorian-style home out on their country farm. The house was originally built as a wedding gift by William’s parents, who lived next door, and the family stayed in the home until the 1940s. Stephanie and her husband are only the fourth owners in 127 years. At one point in its history, the house was used as a guesthouse for travelers passing through.<\/p>\n
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Stephanie found this amazing photo of her house with its original owners.<\/p><\/div>\n
Historical Details<\/h2>\nThe intact historical details of the home were a big selling point for the couple. From the grand staircase down to the intricate doorknobs, there are hidden treasures everywhere. The front parlor is one of their favorite places because of the cozy atmosphere the fireplace and the stained-glass windows create. In the dining room, the original woodwork of the two-toned floor is the standout feature. To complement this original detailing, lots of antique and thrifted items were used. This bench in the entryway, originally used as church or theater seating in the 1920s, was salvaged from a dumpster and perfectly suites the home’s style.<\/p>\n
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Grand staircase<\/p><\/div>\n
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Entryway<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Antique](\"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/0819BA0B-0BD8-4A7F-9B1E-E30CCAE185D5-1-800x1067.jpg\")
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Front parlor<\/p><\/div>\n
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Dining room<\/p><\/div>\n
Kitchen<\/h2>\nThe kitchen shines as an authentic-yet-functional space with its\u00a0mix of modern conveniences and historical details.\u00a0Maintaining the character of an 1890s home while bringing a fresh take was the ultimate design goal. Rustic and vintage pieces, like the colorful Depression glass from the 1920s that Stephanie has been collecting for years, add character and a farmhouse feeling. Modern materials, like this marble-look tile and updated appliances, have an updated look that coordinates with the rest of the space.<\/p>\n
![\"White](\"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/907C7EC0-6297-48E9-AE42-ACA1FCB9D4E3-1-1000x1333.jpg\")
Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
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Extending the tile all the way to the ceiling gives the room height.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Old meets new<\/p><\/div>\n
Laundry Room<\/h2>\nLike much of the house, the laundry room also has amazing wooden features. The vintage bench and hexagonal tiles, which Stephanie loves and repeated throughout the house, flatter these features and combine function with style.<\/p>\n
![\"Laundry](\"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/85626278-B498-42B7-B57B-EBA85EF91797-copy-1000x980.jpg\")
Wood ceiling details in the laundry room<\/p><\/div>\n
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Featured: Hex Matte Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
![\"white](\"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/CB928300-AB45-4FF9-9051-62B21B0D7A50-1-800x1067.jpg\")
The hexagonal motif is repeated in this bathroom. Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a> and Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex.<\/a> Stephanie used\u00a0Wedi Fundo Primo Shower Kit<\/a> to build the shower.<\/p><\/div>\n
![\"Wrought-iron](\"https:\/\/blog.tileshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/IMG_1797-copy.jpeg\")
Stephanie found this bed (that retails for around $1,000) at Habitat for Humanity Restore for only $65! The style fits perfectly in the master bedroom, which was the servants’ quarters in the original home.<\/p><\/div>\n
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The claw-foot bathtub is another Craigslist find. It was in terrible shape so Stephanie restored it and painted it black. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to relax in the house. Featured: Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Read more about the Victorian Farmhouse journey on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n
All photography except third photo by Stephanie Kreger. All contract work by The Kreger Company<\/a> of New Berlin, WI.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nStephanie has put almost as much work into the researching the history of the Victorian Farmhouse as she has designing it. Through Ancestry.com, the historical society and the library, she learned that the original owners were successful dairy farmers William and Elenora Foster (pictured with the home below). The family’s success in farming allowed them to build this Victorian-style home out on their country farm. The house was originally built as a wedding gift by William’s parents, who lived next door, and the family stayed in the home until the 1940s. Stephanie and her husband are only the fourth owners in 127 years. At one point in its history, the house was used as a guesthouse for travelers passing through.<\/p>\n
Stephanie found this amazing photo of her house with its original owners.<\/p><\/div>\n
Historical Details<\/h2>\nThe intact historical details of the home were a big selling point for the couple. From the grand staircase down to the intricate doorknobs, there are hidden treasures everywhere. The front parlor is one of their favorite places because of the cozy atmosphere the fireplace and the stained-glass windows create. In the dining room, the original woodwork of the two-toned floor is the standout feature. To complement this original detailing, lots of antique and thrifted items were used. This bench in the entryway, originally used as church or theater seating in the 1920s, was salvaged from a dumpster and perfectly suites the home’s style.<\/p>\n
Grand staircase<\/p><\/div>\n
Entryway<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Front parlor<\/p><\/div>\n
Dining room<\/p><\/div>\n
Kitchen<\/h2>\nThe kitchen shines as an authentic-yet-functional space with its\u00a0mix of modern conveniences and historical details.\u00a0Maintaining the character of an 1890s home while bringing a fresh take was the ultimate design goal. Rustic and vintage pieces, like the colorful Depression glass from the 1920s that Stephanie has been collecting for years, add character and a farmhouse feeling. Modern materials, like this marble-look tile and updated appliances, have an updated look that coordinates with the rest of the space.<\/p>\n
Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Extending the tile all the way to the ceiling gives the room height.<\/p><\/div>\n
Old meets new<\/p><\/div>\n
Laundry Room<\/h2>\nLike much of the house, the laundry room also has amazing wooden features. The vintage bench and hexagonal tiles, which Stephanie loves and repeated throughout the house, flatter these features and combine function with style.<\/p>\n
Wood ceiling details in the laundry room<\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Hex Matte Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
The hexagonal motif is repeated in this bathroom. Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a> and Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex.<\/a> Stephanie used\u00a0Wedi Fundo Primo Shower Kit<\/a> to build the shower.<\/p><\/div>\n
Stephanie found this bed (that retails for around $1,000) at Habitat for Humanity Restore for only $65! The style fits perfectly in the master bedroom, which was the servants’ quarters in the original home.<\/p><\/div>\n
The claw-foot bathtub is another Craigslist find. It was in terrible shape so Stephanie restored it and painted it black. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to relax in the house. Featured: Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Read more about the Victorian Farmhouse journey on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n
All photography except third photo by Stephanie Kreger. All contract work by The Kreger Company<\/a> of New Berlin, WI.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Grand staircase<\/p><\/div>\n
Entryway<\/p><\/div>\n\n
Front parlor<\/p><\/div>\n
Dining room<\/p><\/div>\n
Kitchen<\/h2>\nThe kitchen shines as an authentic-yet-functional space with its\u00a0mix of modern conveniences and historical details.\u00a0Maintaining the character of an 1890s home while bringing a fresh take was the ultimate design goal. Rustic and vintage pieces, like the colorful Depression glass from the 1920s that Stephanie has been collecting for years, add character and a farmhouse feeling. Modern materials, like this marble-look tile and updated appliances, have an updated look that coordinates with the rest of the space.<\/p>\n
Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Extending the tile all the way to the ceiling gives the room height.<\/p><\/div>\n
Old meets new<\/p><\/div>\n
Laundry Room<\/h2>\nLike much of the house, the laundry room also has amazing wooden features. The vintage bench and hexagonal tiles, which Stephanie loves and repeated throughout the house, flatter these features and combine function with style.<\/p>\n
Wood ceiling details in the laundry room<\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Hex Matte Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
The hexagonal motif is repeated in this bathroom. Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a> and Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex.<\/a> Stephanie used\u00a0Wedi Fundo Primo Shower Kit<\/a> to build the shower.<\/p><\/div>\n
Stephanie found this bed (that retails for around $1,000) at Habitat for Humanity Restore for only $65! The style fits perfectly in the master bedroom, which was the servants’ quarters in the original home.<\/p><\/div>\n
The claw-foot bathtub is another Craigslist find. It was in terrible shape so Stephanie restored it and painted it black. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to relax in the house. Featured: Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Read more about the Victorian Farmhouse journey on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n
All photography except third photo by Stephanie Kreger. All contract work by The Kreger Company<\/a> of New Berlin, WI.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Extending the tile all the way to the ceiling gives the room height.<\/p><\/div>\n
Old meets new<\/p><\/div>\n
Laundry Room<\/h2>\nLike much of the house, the laundry room also has amazing wooden features. The vintage bench and hexagonal tiles, which Stephanie loves and repeated throughout the house, flatter these features and combine function with style.<\/p>\n
Wood ceiling details in the laundry room<\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Hex Matte Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
The hexagonal motif is repeated in this bathroom. Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a> and Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex.<\/a> Stephanie used\u00a0Wedi Fundo Primo Shower Kit<\/a> to build the shower.<\/p><\/div>\n
Stephanie found this bed (that retails for around $1,000) at Habitat for Humanity Restore for only $65! The style fits perfectly in the master bedroom, which was the servants’ quarters in the original home.<\/p><\/div>\n
The claw-foot bathtub is another Craigslist find. It was in terrible shape so Stephanie restored it and painted it black. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to relax in the house. Featured: Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Read more about the Victorian Farmhouse journey on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n
All photography except third photo by Stephanie Kreger. All contract work by The Kreger Company<\/a> of New Berlin, WI.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Wood ceiling details in the laundry room<\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Hex Matte Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
The hexagonal motif is repeated in this bathroom. Featured: Carrara Gris Gloss Subway<\/a> and Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex.<\/a> Stephanie used\u00a0Wedi Fundo Primo Shower Kit<\/a> to build the shower.<\/p><\/div>\n
Stephanie found this bed (that retails for around $1,000) at Habitat for Humanity Restore for only $65! The style fits perfectly in the master bedroom, which was the servants’ quarters in the original home.<\/p><\/div>\n
The claw-foot bathtub is another Craigslist find. It was in terrible shape so Stephanie restored it and painted it black. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to relax in the house. Featured: Firenze Carrara Honed 2 in Hex<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Read more about the Victorian Farmhouse journey on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n
All photography except third photo by Stephanie Kreger. All contract work by The Kreger Company<\/a> of New Berlin, WI.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"