Joanna's Design Tips: Southwestern Style for a Run-Down Ranch House

This run-down, abandoned farmhouse was a complete gut job. See how Chip and Joanna transformed it with rustic, Southwestern-inspired style.

By: Liz Gray

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This was a whole new kind of Fixer Upper renovation: Instead of Chip and Joanna finding a house for their buyers, homeowners Sterling and Casey brought them a home on a beautiful 2,000 acre farm that has been in Sterling's family for four generations. The problem? The home was abandoned for more than a decade, leaving it nearly crumbling and full of unwelcome guests (Read: Opossums, spiders, mice, oh my!)

Almost everything had to be gutted — even the shiplap couldn't be saved — but you won't believe what the finished home looks like now, starting with the rustic ranch exterior:

The exterior of the Zan family's newly remodeled home, as seen on Fixer Upper.

Photo by: Jennifer Boomer/Getty Images

Jennifer Boomer/Getty Images

Inside the house, Joanna created a Southwestern-inspired interior with natural wood and stone tones and terra cotta tile.

Elegant Kitchen with Exposed Beam and Brick

Exposed Beams and Brick Add Rustic Charm to Elegant Kitchen

As seen on fixer upper, Chip installed a large kitchen island to maximize the space the family has for cooking and food preparation. Then, he and Joanna removed the drywall to expose the brick, giving the space a unique, rustic look. Then, Joanna added exposed beams to give dimension and drama to the space, while elegant pendant lights tie the space together.

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Get Joanna's tips on this stunning kitchen's design:

Outdated Kitchen Overhaul 01:31

A couple's dated kitchen is transformed with Joanna's thoughtful details.

The living and dining spaces echo the Southwestern look of the kitchen, thanks to high-contrast patterned accessories and rich natural hues.

Bright Living Room with Wood Floors and Graphic Carpet

Wood Floors and Graphic Carpet Add Brightness to Living Room

As seen on HGTV's hit show, Fixer Upper, newly renovated wooden floors and graphic carpet add to the brightness in the family's newly remodeled living room.

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See how Joanna created this finished look:

Living and Dining Room Revamp 01:30

Joanna creates a classic living and dining room for her clients.

The master suite features an amazing cedar accent wall to give the room a cabin vibe. Stunning, right?

Master Bedroom with Repurposed Wood Wall

Chip and Joanna, of HGTV's Fixer Upper, created a focal point in this master bedroom with a repurposed wood wall. The light wood wall complements the natural wood trim throughout the home, while white bed linens help to soften the space. Large windows allow in plenty of natural light, while a lighted ceiling fan and pendant lights on either side of the bed also help to bring light to the space, making it bright and inviting.

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See Joanna's favorite parts of this space:

Southwestern Master Suite 01:24

Joanna designs a master suite to suit her clients' Southwestern style.

Amazing, right? But that's not all. Flip through 40+ photos of this stunning renovation right here.

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Joanna's Design Tips: Southwestern Style for a Run-Down Ranch House

Exposed Beams and Brick Add Rustic Charm to Elegant Kitchen

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Wood Floors and Graphic Carpet Add Brightness to Living Room

Living and Dining Room Revamp 01:30

Master Bedroom with Repurposed Wood Wall

Southwestern Master Suite 01:24

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