For this home, we really wanted to create an atmosphere of cozy. A "lived in" farmhouse. We kept the colors light throughout the home, and added contrast with black interior windows, and just a touch of colors on the wall. To help create that cozy and comfortable vibe, we added in brass accents throughout the home. You will find brass lighting and hardware throughout the home. We also decided to white wash the large two story fireplace that resides in the great room. The white wash really helped us to get that "vintage" look, along with the over grout we had applied to it. We kept most of the metals warm, using a lot of brass and polished nickel. One of our favorite features is the vintage style shiplap we added to most of the ceiling on the main floor...and of course no vintage inspired home would be complete without true vintage rustic beams, which we placed in the great room, fireplace mantel and the master bedroom.

ブレストにある高級な巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

A large addition and renovation to an existing stone cottage. The blending of the spaces and materials makes it impossible to define where the original house stops and the new space begins. The exterior sows the amazing blending. alise o'brien photography

Hufton & Crow
ロンドンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

Barry Halkin
フィラデルフィアにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな二階建ての家 (石材サイディング) の写真

Tom Crane and Orion Construction
フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

オックスフォードシャーにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

The main portion of the house is distinguished by twin chimneys with clay chimney pots. Robert Benson Photography
ラグジュアリーな巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

他の地域にある巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

David Van Scott, Photography Architectural design by Susan M. Rochelle, A.I.A., Architect, Hunterdon County, NJ
ニューヨークにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな二階建ての家 (石材サイディング) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング、縦張り) の写真

Jim Graham Photography
フィラデルフィアにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

John Bessler for Traditional Home
ニューヨークにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

Rear exterior view, showing the enclosed patio and open patio area on the right, with seated bar outside the kitchen windows.
ダラスにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング、縦張り) の写真

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
ニューヨークにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな二階建ての家 (石材サイディング) の写真

Exterior of the modern farmhouse using white limestone and a black metal roof.
オースティンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

Maryland Photography, Inc.
ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

Photographer: Jim Graham
フィラデルフィアにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真