Industrial bar stools welcome
guests from the sunroom into the kitchen, adding a rustic design element
to the room's farmhouse style. A pewter-toned bench sits below the
kitchen window.

Bar stools: Twist Swivel, Cost Plus World Market pot racks: Pot Racks Galore cow head: Antique Farmhouse

A corner island, recently painted
olive green, faces the great room an arched window has been cut out
above the sink. The cabinets were previously black, and Kim painted them using a mix of Annie Sloan's Château Grey
chalk paint, lacquer and Valspar's translucent glaze in Mocha. Kim and
Doug added the tumbled marble backsplash and beadboard wallpaper.

Beadboard wallpaper: Lowe's countertop: Giallo ornamental granite

The formal dining room is open to
the foyer and connected to the kitchen. Natural wicker chairs, a beige
jute rug and a linen-covered bench offer a warm invitation. Against
the wall, antique china hangs over extra dining room chairs flanking a
hutch that Kim repainted to achieve a layered, weathered look.

Chandelier: Colonial Lighting wicker chairs: Cost Plus World Market paint: Swiss Coffee, Behr

A few collectibles create a casual centerpiece.

Large arched walls open the
dining room into the great room vintage copper cake molds decorate the
shared kitchen and dining area.

Wall paint above beadboard: Frappe, Benjamin Moore beadboard paint: Chantilly Lace, Benjamin Moore

Last year the couple added a sunroom that connects to the kitchen and leads out to a back porch.

Wall paint: White Sand, Benjamin Moore trim paint: Chantilly Lace, Benjamin Moore couch: Pottery Barn

The sunroom is where Kim (shown here) spends most of her time, posting on her three-year-old blog, Savvy Southern Style.

Lamp: Restoration Hardware Outlet chair: Overstock.com grain sack pillows: Sutton Place Designs

Kim and Doug worked together to
make the glass lamp above the TV cabinet. Kim found the demijohn for
around $20 and bought the lamp kit for only $10. By doing it
themselves, the couple made a beautiful glass lamp for a little less
than $35.

Bailey the dog's toys are piled into an old Coke
crate, and beadboard wallpaper gives the television cabinet a simple,
stylish update.

Bench: Joss & Main

The foyer showcases and sets the tone for Kim and Doug's style. An antique sideboard DIY project painted with a weathered treatment is alongside collections, like canes corraled in a metal wire basket.

Much of Kim's decorating inspiration comes from designer Charles Faudree and his love of mixing styles.

Mirror: Home Decorators

Connected by the foyer, the
English room and formal living room stand adjacent to each other. The
sitting room was turned into an English room with rich, warm hues
inspired by many antique hunting prints. “I’ve always loved the
equestrian hunt scene,” says Kim, “My dad had it in his house, and I
loved that look."

Finding great pieces of furniture at bargain prices is key when Kim is shopping at antiques malls. The French vaisselier (china hutch) was her latest steal and sits adorned in silver trophies, vintage hardback books, and colorful plates.

Vaisselier: Queen of Hearts wall art above vaisselier: Ethan Allen wall paint: Roxbury Caramel, Benjamin Moore

Kim recently re-covered the plush
sofa with a soft brown fabric to complement the English theme. Bold
printed throw pillows accessorize the couch, while antlers and prints
line the wall. A French door opens into a back hallway, connecting to
the guest bathroom and living room.

Slipcover: Slipcovers On Site curtains: Pottery Barn

Lavender bushes in herb boxes, a
mason jar soap dispenser and a wire basket turn this downstairs guest
bathroom into a chic space.

Herb baskets: Farmhouse Wares: wall paint: Wythe Blue, Benjamin Moore

Natural colors, weathered antiques and taxidermy adorn the walls of the Nichols' spacious den.

Doug built the mantel above the fireplace, and Kim painted it with several layers of Annie Sloan's Château Grey chalk paint.

Wall paint: Roxbury Caramel, Benjamin Moore

Large windows bring warmth and light into the great room, brightening the colors and accessories.

Industrial lamp: Restoration Hardware rug: Wayfair

Under the open stairway, a muted gray console table holds an array of Kim’s antique finds.

Antique
miscellany fills a large glass jar, and vintage scissors and magnifying
glasses highlight a vintage cup. Large demijohns and olive jars
discreetly cover the air vent and fill the open space.

Bailey, the Nichols' Yorkie, guards Doug's favorite chair.

In the downstairs master bedroom,
calm colors and quilted, tufted textures create a comfortable mood
while colorful farm paintings offer cottage charm. Kim spray painted a
stenciled "57" on an old wicker basket above the armoire as an easy DIY
update.

Wall paint: Davenport Tan, Benjamin Moore headboard: Home Decorators

In the master bathroom, an
antique family storage unit is painted seaweed green, and the open
shelving displays red coral leaves and bathroom essentials. With limited
counter space near the bathtub, a refinished stool holds towels without
sacrificing space.

Santos doll: Home Goods

Each of the two upstairs bedrooms
has a unique theme. This bedroom used to belong to the couple's son,
and Kim describes the room's style as vintage nautical. Framed above the
bed is Doug's Navy shirt. A vintage steamer trunk that Kim bought in
the 1970s serves as a nightstand.

Sleigh bed and dresser: Rooms To Go wall paint: Revere Pewter, Benjamin Moore

A large red wardrobe painted by Kim in Emperor's Silk provides extra closet space. Framed to the left of the wardrobe is a vintage wool bathing suit Kim found on eBay.

Across the hall, natural wood, distressed furniture and floral prints give the second guest bedroom a fresh look.

Wall paint: Dill Weed, Benjamin Moore

Next on the to-do list: new sod out front, then a rest.