A Farmhouse Renovation Just in Time for Christmas

We’ve seen some projects from Steve Menez of S.M. Menez Interior Moldings over the years and they’ve always been top notch. But you know you’re in for an extra special treat when a finish carpenter has some pics of his own home to share. (If you’re a builder reading this, and you have some W1 pics to share, please send them to Kurt and Scott at AsktheBoys@windsorone.com)… Ok where was I? Yes, this house! It’s a total transformation when every wall is thought out and considered. Here Steve used the shiplap wall theme to great effect, accented all architectural openings by trimming them with Classical Craftsman Moldings. You’ll see below he also worked in board and batten to change things up, and it blends in seamlessly.

Wood Stove with shiplap surround and built in storage

Built-in Storage & Surround for the Wood Stove

The black wood stove pops against the white shiplap walls. Built-in custom wood storage is nicely done; Working right into the shiplap walls topped off with the Craftsman header cap to tie into the trim on the windows and doors. Here the Crown Moulding Man chose the bold & clean lines of the WOCM006 crown from the Colonial Revival style to run throughout the house.

Farmhouse living room with shiplap walls and v-groove ceiling

V-Groove and Shiplap in the Living Room

Above, the full scene of this cozy and warm living space. The shiplap walls are complemented with v-groove #230 ceiling; a ceiling a wall combo that is a fan favorite. Those v-groove runs are broken up with S4SSE beam wraps. During the course of the day the changing brightness from the windows and light fixtures create a dynamic space with shadow and light accentuated by the crisp WindsorONE profiles. (Shoutout to the Windsor Mill teams in California & Virginia for keeping those blades sharp during manufacturing!)

Looking up stairs at risers with stain grade steps and shiplap walls

Side view of stairs with white risers and stain grade steps with shiplap walls on the side

Area above stair well with board and batten walls and v-groove ceiling. Art piece and small chandelier.

The Potential of Showcasing Trim in the Stairwell

A well-crafted pair of stairs can be like a piece of finely crafted furniture in the home. Each stain-grade tread is precise and is a perfect accent for S4SSE Trim Board risers and Shiplap sides. Also please bring your attention to how nicely this space is broken up; shiplap levels up to the 2nd floor, then transitions to board and batten from there to top step. An accent mini chandelier and art piece are a nice finishing touch.

Vintage mantel with Christmas tree against a WindsorONE shiplap wall.

Bed with plaid sheets against a shiplap wall with sleep in heavenly peace sign above

A Timeless Look

The shiplap theme continues to this cozy bedroom. The Classic WindsorONE trim styles create the perfect backdrop for this stunning historic mantel. Setting a Christmas scene from today or from a previous century. Timeless looks like these are a great investment for your home.

Powder room with shiplap walls, black hardware and stain grade cabinet

Shiplap in the Powder Room

Shiplap, V-groove, Beadboard are staple wall treatments for these powder rooms. Not only for aesthetic reason, but covering the walls with a specialty board treatment adds durability in particularly in tight spaces. Considering adding a wall treatment in your own bathroom? Check out some of these ideas from the WindsorONE Idea Gallery:

View into dining room with craftsman trim and Windsor chairs

The Dining Room

This warm inviting dining room this time features board and batten walls with the Classical Craftsman trim. Even bolder shadow lines are created here with S4SSE trim for the verticals.

Detail view of Classical Craftsman window trim, the header buildup, stop mold, frieze and header cap

Detail of the Classical Craftsman Casing

Here’s a nice detail of the Classical Craftsman Casing with frieze buildup comprised of WOST001 Stop Mold, 1×5 S4SSE Frieze, and WOHC001 Header Cap. Check out the Classical Craftsman page where you can see details for this and other Craftsman inspired molding options.

View through craftsman doorway into farmhouse style kitchen

Corner kitchen nook, black wood table and chairs. Double window in corner, Classical Craftsman casing and shiplap walls

How Do You Resolve Moldings in Tight Corners?

We often get asked this question. You wanted to use full size proportional moldings on your project, but there are some spaces where the full expression of the mitered molding doesn’t fit. Above, Steve has shown 2 ways in which he has resolved the WOHC001 Classical Craftsman Header Cap.

Farmhouse style shiplap walls, wide plank flooring, Craftsman trim and sliding bard door.

True Craftsmen Choose Wood

In summary, in this project Steve hit so many of the right notes. A key theme throughout is the materials choice of real wood. Those wide plank floors, sliding barn doors and WindsorONE primed wood throughout. The crisp edges, workability of wood; and it gives a different overall feel to a home. Also worth noting all WindsorONE products are sustainably harvested and have a Gold Indoor Air Quality Rating. When planning your next renovation take care in your material choices, and consider what’s healthiest for your home and the homes of your clients.

A Video Walkthrough of This Farmhouse Home Decked Out for the Holidays

The pics above were just at the end of this renovation, you might spot the occasional a spackle touchup area… Here this video gives you the most recent walkthrough of this farmhouse renovation all decked out for the holidays. When the door opens in the beginning it’s clear you’re walking into a show stopper of a home. A cozy holiday oasis indeed –

A huge thank you to Steve for sending these pics in, you can check out more of his work at crownmoldingman.com. Also a shoutout to The Moulding Company for supplying WindsorONE for this project.

Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays from the team at WindsorONE!

Looking for Some Farmhouse Inspiration?

Steve standing in front of wainscoting holding a Farmhouse Idea Book — *Steve holding a copy of the Farmhouse Idea Book*

You can always check out the WindsorONE Idea Gallery. Or do what Steve did and fill out the form below to get a copy of the Farmhouse Idea book.

Also Check Out: 10 Carpentry Tips for Shiplap & VGroove Trim Install with Gary Streigler

Are you a DIYer looking to looking to pull off a stellar shiplap install like Steve did? Have a spouse who found some farmhouse pics on Pinterest and now trying to figure out what to do? Or a are you a finish carpenter looking to level up? I highly recommend this video where master craftsman Gary Striegler goes through the top 10 tips for installing shiplap and v-groove. Hosted by Matt Risinger of the BUILD Show, and see more great videos from Gary’s channel as well.