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SALTBOX HOUSE

Oznell — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:58:24 GMT

By chance I came upon this sweet spring vignette of a room in Megan D. Miller's house. She's on instagram, which I'm not, so had to go on the hunt for a few more pictures.

In her previous small house, one online site described her style as "American Colonial meets English cottage". I enjoy the simplicity of this one, and the lovely rustic antiques-- all that soulful, time-tested wood.

She and her husband were able to buy her parents' saltbox-style house, which I believe is in either Ohio or Pennsylvania.

Broad floorboards!

Since the house is a repro, there is a spacious "bonus room" upstairs--

Nice to have a big bonus room like this for kids. Here her daughters are clearly pleased with their silhouettes, so cute--

How idyllic---

It just seems very restful. This particular house isn't about color, although there are those wonderful slightly faded or richly colored Oriental rugs underfoot. The house is more about texture, and an interaction with the available light and surrounding nature outside. ( Still, just for my personal comfort, I'd have to have simple curtains at the windows!)

Of course, a house like this can always go in a more eclectic direction too-- it doesn't HAVE to be this "purist" and antique-oriented. But it's nice this way too. To me, very tranquil.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:29:51 GMT

Beautiful, simple and functional interiors with an occasional contemporary edge. Very interesting; I could move in as I love the mix.

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on the bay — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:49:48 GMT

Another lovely and very interesting home with all the antiques.

I love the comfortable looking couches and throws, and the pretty fresh flowers.

I think I would just have to have some cushions on those hard chairs in the dining room and kitchen!

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DSD2 — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:57:34 GMT

Simple and unadorned yet quite lovely and warm.

I love the bare windows allowing the light to stream in; similar to what my mother did in the living room of the house I grew up in. Such happy memories

Love the table in the first picture and the tranquil yard.

Thank you @Oznell

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We rescue cats — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:10:00 GMT

I love the simplicity of that home. So very restful and easy on the senses....

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nevergivesup — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:12:16 GMT

Yes, yes, yes. I just love this. I see @Oznell that you mentioned it is in Pa. or Ohio but it definitely appeals to my New England roots.

I love separate spaces, unexpected cozy nooks, uncluttered but not sterile, warm and homey. The furnishings could easily be modified to accomodate differing tastes. For me, the wide floor boards, the fireplace, shiplap, beams and beautiful windows are the stars. I can almost smell the fresh bouquet of lilacs.

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CarolinaGirl88 — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:21:00 GMT

I really like it. I love the white walls with the different black touches; the ceilings; the floors- it's all lovely. The simplicity is refreshing.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:32:02 GMT

Charming house but it's not for me.

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JudyL — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:44:58 GMT

I love all of it. Uncluttered yet nicely decorated and furnished. Love everything about it. Looks comfortable and easy and there's a peacefulness to it - at least I got that feeling.

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spiderw — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:26:09 GMT

Very calm and lovely home, this is a place I would use as a get away, to rest and relax at and just enjoy the peace and quiet. I would put curtains on the windows though to warm up the room, something light but giving privacy.

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on the bay — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:33:08 GMT

I was just realizing that yes the windows don't seem to have curtains or shutters. I love the look of just windows but at night I think I'd have to have something. Maybe shutters that you can open and close or pretty wooden blinds.

I never grew up with curtains and I never put them on any windows whether in a house or apartment. Just got used to not having them. I did once get some that I loved the dark orange pattern but never hung them up. I still have never hung curtains, though all my children can!

One apartment I just put a silvery grey blanket over the bedroom window and added some sparkles lol! One of my grandson's said what is that?! lol!

Still, I think it's lovely.

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DREAMON — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:53:44 GMT

Peaceful and easy living is what this warm house says to me.

I love the bare windows but in reality I would need a covering at times. I know I would not want a heavy drape but shutters might be perfect.

This house reminds me of the many beautiful homes I was in when we lived in Bucks County Pennsylvania.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:50:14 GMT

Totally not my style, but it is beautiful, very simple yet inviting and not overdone like so many homes, where every single inch of space has to be filled. This has a nice open vibe that I like!

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Patriot3 — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:56:43 GMT

What a cute house. I've always liked salt box houses.

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cindyNC — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:02:28 GMT

Exactly my style!

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LIndaMJ — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:08:33 GMT

Super cozy, love this. I would want shutters for privacy at night, though.

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just bee — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:11:15 GMT

Just love the "bare" windows.

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Big Joanie — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:56:53 GMT

Feels very peaceful ....

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LavernLuvsShoes — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:15:50 GMT

@cindyNC wrote:
Exactly my style!

I agree! - Uncluttered without a lot of "stuff"

I would replace those hard, chairs with some that are plush and comfortable, and add some type of covering for the windows (for night time privacy and security), however.

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Bonkers1 — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:54:38 GMT

I like the simplicity but not sure it would be cozy at the same time.