A custom outdoor kitchen features weather resistant Ipe wood cabinetry topped with stained concrete counters and repurposed vintage swivel seating.
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William Hefner Architecture, Erika Bierman Photography
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Tucked neatly into an existing bay of the barn, the open kitchen is a comfortable hub of the home. Rather than create a solid division between the kitchen and the children's TV area, Franklin finished only the lower portion of the post-and-beam supports. The ladder is one of the original features of the barn that Franklin could not imagine ever removing. Cleverly integrated into the support post, its original function allowed workers to climb above large haystacks and pick and toss hay down a chute to the feeding area below. Franklin's children, 10 and 14, also enjoy this aspect of their home. "The kids and their friends run, slide, climb up the ladder and have a ton of fun," he explains, "It’s a barn! It is a place to share with friends and family." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

This home was built by VII Custom Homes with interior design by Jeannie Balsam. The lighting design was done by Cathy Shockey of Legend Lighting. Photography by Twist Tours

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The new backyard is perfect for entertaining large groups, hosting intimate dinners, or relaxing. Birdhouses and plants line the new space and a pergola shades a table for al fresco dining. A pass-through into the basement allows guests to pull a stool right up to the bar.

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Interior design by SOCO Interiors. Photography by Giovanni. Built by Stock Development.
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Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
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