Home Design Ideas
Cummings Architecture + Interiors
When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family.
The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space.
The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm.
Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace.
Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family.
Photo by Eric Roth
Sean Litchfield Photography
Sean Litchfield
Transitional dark wood floor and wainscoting dining room photo in New York with gray walls
Transitional dark wood floor and wainscoting dining room photo in New York with gray walls
DeLeers Construction, Inc.
This 3200 square foot home features a maintenance free exterior of LP Smartside, corrugated aluminum roofing, and native prairie landscaping. The design of the structure is intended to mimic the architectural lines of classic farm buildings. The outdoor living areas are as important to this home as the interior spaces; covered and exposed porches, field stone patios and an enclosed screen porch all offer expansive views of the surrounding meadow and tree line.
The home’s interior combines rustic timbers and soaring spaces which would have traditionally been reserved for the barn and outbuildings, with classic finishes customarily found in the family homestead. Walls of windows and cathedral ceilings invite the outdoors in. Locally sourced reclaimed posts and beams, wide plank white oak flooring and a Door County fieldstone fireplace juxtapose with classic white cabinetry and millwork, tongue and groove wainscoting and a color palate of softened paint hues, tiles and fabrics to create a completely unique Door County homestead.
Mitch Wise Design, Inc.
Richard Steinberger Photography
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William W. Stubbs and Associates
Example of a large tuscan backyard rectangular and stone pool house design in Houston
Kathy Corbet Interiors
John Magor Photography
Example of a trendy kids' room design in Richmond with blue walls
Example of a trendy kids' room design in Richmond with blue walls
Kristina Wolf Design
The master bedroom of this home is full of exciting colors and textures. The dark walls allow the bed to stand out while the rug and pillows add pops of color and texture. Brad Knipstein was the photographer.
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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Carl Mayfield
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun stone driveway in Houston.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun stone driveway in Houston.
Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Deering Design Studio, Inc.
1950s open concept light wood floor living room photo in Seattle with a tile fireplace, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige walls
1950s open concept light wood floor living room photo in Seattle with a tile fireplace, a standard fireplace, no tv and beige walls
Sogno Design Group
Photo by Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and an island
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and an island
Donald Lococo Architects
John Cole Photography
Example of a farmhouse slate floor entryway design in DC Metro with white walls and a glass front door
Example of a farmhouse slate floor entryway design in DC Metro with white walls and a glass front door
Iba Design Associates
Iba Design Associates
David Lauer Photography
Study room - small transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room idea in Denver with blue walls and no fireplace
Study room - small transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room idea in Denver with blue walls and no fireplace
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
photo by Ryann Ford.
Paint color on base cabinets is Benjamin Moore, Dolphin. House white is Benjamin Moore, White Dove
Country eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances
Country eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances
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The Creative Kitchen Company
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Robeson Design
The powder room has a beautiful sculptural mirror that complements the mercury glass hanging pendant lights. The chevron tiled backsplash adds visual interest while creating a focal wall.
LMK Interiors
Farmhouse style with industrial, contemporary feel.
Living room - mid-sized country open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls
Living room - mid-sized country open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls
Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design
Beckerman Photograpy
Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island
Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island
Home Design Ideas
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A simple modern palette encompasses the home and is evident in the dining room. Modern lighting, art and neutral tones feel contemporary, juxtaposed by rustic barn doors. ©Shoot2Sell Photography
JS Interiors LLC
Beach style dark wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in Portland Maine with white walls
Crisp Architects
Rob Karosis
Example of a country entryway design in New York with beige walls and a white front door
Example of a country entryway design in New York with beige walls and a white front door
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