12 Design Ideas Inspired By a Timeless Connecticut Farmhouse

12 Design Ideas Inspired By a Timeless Connecticut Farmhouse revisits an inspiring home in New Canaan, Connecticut with an eclectic mix of furnishings. This beautifully renovated country house with classically sophisticated interiors did double duty as a residence and showroom for One Kings Lane. If you have not yet discovered or shopped OKL lately, be prepared for deep sighs and major daydreaming. It’s not just for new homewares either…score vintage on the site as well.

Modern country farmhouse breakfast nook with round dining table and light blue accents - in the home of OKL president Debbie Propst. #countrykitchens #moderncountrykitchen

Project: One King’s Lane Architect: Royal Barry Wills Designer: Nicole Fisher Photography: Frank Tribble

12 Design Ideas Inspired By a Timeless Connecticut Farmhouse

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Design Idea No. 1: Slate for Walkways & Flooring

One Kings Lane Connecticut Farmhouse exterior front door and cedar shake shingles. #traditionalstyle #connecticutfarmhouse

Such a classic and timeless material, yes?

Elegant velvet upholstered stools at console in OKL showroom Connecticut farmhouse.

I love the sharp contrast of rugged slate with sumptuous velvet here (above).

Design Idea No. 2: Board & Batten Paneling

It’s such a smart look for an accent wall!

Elegant living room with classic interior design in a New England Farmhouse showhouse for OKL.
Beautiful peek inside OKL's president's Connecticut country home. Dutch door, topiaries, and an unexpected modern chandelier - photo by Quintessence.
Photo: Quintessence

Design Idea No. 3: Charming Pattern Play

While I’m not one for living with much pattern at all in my interiors, I love how experienced designers mix them with abandon.

Casual classic interior design in a den of a New England farmhouse - OKL.

While there aren’t steadfast rules, there are tried and true ways to master the mix.

Detail of sofa, throw pillows, and skirted side table in OKL's idea house in Connecticut.

Sometimes it helps to simply study the rooms you favor and train your eye.

Detail of a living room table lamp with beautiful fabric shade in OKL's Connecticut farmhouse showhouse.

Design Idea No. 4: Spheres in Fireplace

Find heat resistant stone fire spheres HERE.

I love the clean look of these.

Detail of fireplace with fire spheres and classic interior design in a New England farmhouse - OKL.

Design Idea No. 5: Robin’s Egg Blue Accents

This use of blue is amazing with the rustic boarded side of the island!

Timeless style in a modern country kitchen with blue accents in Connecticut - OKL>

And who can resist a blue Dutch door?

Detail of kitchen work table in OKL's Connecticut farmhouse kitchen.

Design Idea No. 6: Hotel Silver Collection + Beadboard

I thought this was an interesting juxtaposition…

Classic white country kitchen in a New England farmhouse by OKL in Country Living.
Country Living

Design Idea No. 7: Freestanding Island

I mean one work table or island is great, but why not two if there’s room?

Detail of kitchen work table in OKL's Connecticut farmhouse kitchen.

Design Idea No. 8: Cheerful Blue Stripes

That gorgeous light blue shows up again under a breakfast dining table.

Modern country dining room with round pedestal table and black pendants - OKL.

While another stripe joins an entry area.

Beautiful French doors, stripe rug, and round table with modern chandelier - OKL.

Happy crocodiles on a dining table? Why not?

Whimsical alligator sculptures in an elegant Connecticut farmhouse - OKL.

Design Idea No. 9: Plates on Wall

It’s traditional for sure, but plates hung on the wall with a MCM geometric mirror feel fresh.

Decorative plates flanking a mirror and sconce in a lovely dining room in an elegant Connecticut farmhouse - OKL.

I like the non-contrived feel of this too:

Bench with classic decor in a modern farmhouse by OKL.

Design Idea No. 10: Grasscloth on Ceiling

I am about to move into a home with swirly textured ceilings, and what I wouldn’t give to cover a few of them like this:

Timeless design in a classic modern farmhouse in New England - OKL.

Design Idea No. 11: Colorblocked Stacks

Loving this modern art on a traditional planked wall along with the artfully stacked books:

Family room with console table, stacks of colorful books, and modern art - OKL.

Design Idea No. 12: Bell Jars & Ginger Jars

If you love classic traditional style, I’m sure you’re into the light fixture and chinoiserie here.

Classic entry in a New England farmhouse with Chinese porcelain near console table - OKL.

Get the Look: Sophisticated Timeless Farmhouse

Go inside this beautiful farmhouse!

Paint Color Ideas

While I don’t have exact paint colors (yet) to share, the colors are reminiscent of English or European country homes. Farrow & Ball is an excellent source for such a palette.

Farrow & Ball Color Swatches
Farrow & Ball Color Swatches

Round Dining Table

The beautiful round dining table in the breakfast room is one you can customize as you wish. For example, white chalk paint was used in this design.

Charlotte Round Dining Table, Old White
Charlotte Round Dining Table: FIND HERE
Charlotte Round Dining Table, Natural
Charlotte Round Dining Table (Natural), OKL. 12 Design Ideas from a Lovely Timeless Farmhouse with Photos of a Sophisticated Connecticut Home…certainly charming indeed. Interior design inspiration: traditional country style and classic decor to inspire as well as shopping resources to get the look!

Rustic Farmhouse Accents

Throughout the kitchen and butler pantry, you’ll see pieces from Farmhouse Pantry’s beautiful collection which are both functional, decorative, and highly collectible!

9" Confit Medium Jar, White/Natural
Farmhouse Pottery, OKL
Beehive Honey Pot Set, Natural/White
Beehive Honey Pot Set, OKL. 12 Design Ideas from a Lovely Timeless Farmhouse with Photos of a Sophisticated Connecticut Home…certainly charming indeed. Interior design inspiration: traditional country style and classic decor to inspire as well as shopping resources to get the look!

Pretty Basket Trio

Trio of Jute Storage Baskets
OKL

Innovative Lighting

Charlton Sconce, Black/Brass
Charlton Black/Brass Sconce: FIND HERE.
Agnes Large Pendant, Matte Black
Agnes Large Pendant (Aerin), OKL
Fontaine Vertical Pendant, Aged Iron
Fontaine Vertical Pendant (Aged Iron), OKL

Robin’s Egg Blue Stools

Shown: Ebony Stain on Maple
Fan Back Bar Stool, O&G Studio

Blue & White Porcelain

18" Dragon Ginger Jar, Blue/White
OKL

Traditional Foyer Lighting

Merchant Semi-Flush Mount, Brass
Semi-Flush Mount Light, OKL

Black & Brass

Carlyle Secretary, Ebony
Carlyle Secretary, OKL

Dusty Rose Inspiration

While the gorgeous linen sofa in this home is no longer available, there are beautiful dusty rose accents to consider for your own living room.

This color actually resembles more of a salmon hue for me, what do you think?

Cara 84" Skirted Sofa, Rose Linen
84″ Cara Sofa in Rose Linen (Brownstone Upholstery): no longer available
Smoked Salmon paint color by Benjamin Moore - a dusty coral color.
BENJAMIN MOORE Smoked Salmon

Reminds me of that “suntan” color Leanne Ford used in her guest cottage.

Benjamin Moore Classic Colors Fan Deck
Inspirational quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Hello Lovely Studio
Ada Long Lumbar Pillow, Rose Linen
Rose Linen Lumbar Pillow, OKL. 12 Design Ideas from a Lovely Timeless Farmhouse with Photos of a Sophisticated Connecticut Home…certainly charming indeed. Interior design inspiration: traditional country style and classic decor to inspire as well as shopping resources to get the look!
Zett 20x20 Pillow, Dusty Rose Velvet
Dusty Rose Velvet Pillow, OKL
Inspirational quote on a dusty salmon ground.
Hello Lovely Studio

Blue Stripes

You can’t miss the casual loveliness cheerful stripes bring throughout this sophisticated modern farmhouse. I am smitten with One King Lane’s selection of pillows – and how they are mixed so brilliantly in the showhouse.

Fritz 20x20 Striped Pillow, Cream/Blue
Fritz Striped Pillow
Canyon Stripe Rug
Blue Stripe Area Rug: FIND HERE
Martin 76" Slipcovered Bench, Navy
Slipcovered Benches: FIND HERE

Traditional & Timeless Pieces

Cheshire Daybed, Cream Linen
Cheshire Daybed: FIND HERE
Jacobean Flair 22x22 Throw Pillow, Red
Jacobean Flair Throw Pillow: FIND HERE

Modern Art

The Delineation of Space I P.2, David Grey
David Grey Art Work
Virginia Woolf quote on Hello Lovely Studio.
Hello Lovely Studio

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-michele

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Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
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Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
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Wicker Trunk Set
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Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
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Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
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Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
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