How do you create a rustic, country look in a newly constructed home with an open floor plan?
Homebuilders, in an effort to keep costs low, often eliminate architectural details, such as crown moldings. If the home is contemporary, both inside and out, this is great. But often, there’s a disconnect between a Colonial exterior and the barren interior. If a homeowner, such as Janice, from Pennsylvania, is dreaming of a country look, the lack of architectural detail, combined with an open floor plan can be a challenge. This is the dilemma Janice is facing. She wants to paint the rooms in order to create different atmospheres. Since they’re open to each other, there isn’t any obvious place for one color to end and a new one to begin. In addition, Janice likes the look of post and beam construction. She’s considering adding beams through the house to try to create that look.
