Illinois Barn Retreat from Cookie

Cookie Magazine is usually Ohdeedoh's territory, but this Illinois barn retreat struck us as a home that anyone would enjoy (with or without kids). We bookmarked this a long time ago, and re-found it in our files the other day. With the wind and weather raging outside, it seems like a great time to revisit this cozy Midwestern house...

We found this rural family home on Cookie's addictive nesting blog. Homeowner Lori Pickert gives a full interview on how she created a beautiful "vintage modern" barn house furnished from thrift store finds.

Home Office

Wicker Chair

China Cabinet

Barn Roof

Porch Ceiling

Greenhouse Nook

Home Office

Home Office (Detail)

Click here for the full article from October, 2007.

Photos: Lori Pickert

Comments (5)

well, there's nothing like casually flipping through AT chicago while eating dinner and suddenly seeing your own place!

thanks, sarah :^)

HOWEVER, we didn't transform a beautiful old barn .. we made one from scratch. we designed this barn house and built it new just a few years ago. i'm very happy you mistook it for the real thing, though, as that was our intention!

posted by mrs_p on January 30th 2008 at 3:30pm
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Lori, Thanks for the correction. I fixed that detail in the post. :)

Your home is SOOOOO beautiful. Congratulations on bringing together a very warm place.

posted by sarah c on January 30th 2008 at 4:20pm
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great find

posted by LaDonnaNichole on January 30th 2008 at 4:48pm
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thank you so much!

posted by mrs_p on January 30th 2008 at 6:33pm
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amazing!

posted by sag123 on January 30th 2008 at 7:28pm
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