The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

This quirky walk in wardrobe was converted into a shoe storage area and extra wardrobe space, accessible from the master suite. The glass shelves are lit with led strips to showcase a wonderful collection of shoes, and the original door was saved to give access to the guest bedroom.

A pair of upholstered benches bring pattern and texture into the boathouse.
ミルウォーキーにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関 (グレーの壁) の写真

ヒューストンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなウォークインクローゼット (オープンシェルフ、白いキャビネット、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

バーリントンにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなウォークインクローゼット (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ニューヨークにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなフィッティングルーム (淡色木目調キャビネット、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

クリーブランドにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなウォークインクローゼット (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Dead on Design and Ron Papageorge Photography
ニューヨークにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれなフィッティングルーム (濃色無垢フローリング、オープンシェルフ、白いキャビネット) の写真

Photo: Karen Melvin
ミネアポリスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなフィッティングルームの写真

ボストンにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなウォークインクローゼット (オープンシェルフ、白いキャビネット、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This vacation residence located in a beautiful ocean community on the New England coast features high performance and creative use of space in a small package. ZED designed the simple, gable-roofed structure and proposed the Passive House standard. The resulting home consumes only one-tenth of the energy for heating compared to a similar new home built only to code requirements. Architecture | ZeroEnergy Design Construction | Aedi Construction Photos | Greg Premru Photography

Photo: Caroline Sharpnack © 2018 Houzz
ナッシュビルにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Christopher Stark Photographer Custom Closet with center island, mirrored doors and shoe storage Custom cabinetry provided by DuraSupreme and Jay Rambo - Design by Golden Gate

Mary Prince © 2012 Houzz
ボストンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関 (濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

ミルウォーキーにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな住まいの写真

This home features many timeless designs and was catered to our clients and their five growing children
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれなウォークインクローゼット (白いキャビネット、カーペット敷き、グレーの床、オープンシェルフ) の写真

The client was looking for a bespoke dressing room within the master suite. The beautiful cupboards are finished in Farrow and Ball Wimborne White and the interiors, dressing table and drawer tops are solid walnut and maple. This seamless design includes a large amount of storage hidden away keeping everything neat.

ポートランドにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれなフィッティングルーム (オープンシェルフ、中間色木目調キャビネット、カーペット敷き、グレーの床) の写真

バーミングハムにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなウォークインクローゼット (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真