Let's Talk: How to Turn a Pole Barn into a Lovely Cottage with Sharon Gilbert

Sharon Gilbert shares how she transformed our family's "pole barn" into a gorgeous, cozy cottage. She truly has a gift for transforming spaces, a gift that comes from her keen sense of design. Sharon discussed her design business, described her personal design style, and gave all the details of her beautiful farm home. She even shares a secret and a fabulous recipe at the end of the episode!    Who Is Sharon Gilbert? Sharon Gilbert lives in Birmingham, Alabama where she runs her design business. Sharon and her husband have three children and four grandchildren. She is a graduate of Samford University and has always had an eye for design and interiors. You can almost always find her outdoors, whether she is gardening, bow hunting, or simply soaking in the fresh air. If she is not outdoors or enjoying time with family or friends, you can find her antiquing for "treasures".    Things We Discussed in This Episode: In this episode, Sharon shares the design details that went into creating this beautiful space. She shared what she would do differently, advice on how to save money in the process, and her favorite part of the project. Some of the items and design choices she discussed were: Blown ceiling professionally sprayed with spray foam. Her favorite paint color, Ben Moore's "Simply White." White stock shaker cabinets (Amazon pulls). Track lighting and pendants. Shiplap, which she used on two walls.