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E.S. Johnson Builders faced a challenge to create an authentic Bucks County farmhouse on a narrow lot with a rear yard that has a steep fall-off. The design goal to create a home that looked as if it was added on to over the last 150 years was achieved by building the main structure with four wings, each wing having its own distinctive look appropriate to the time period.
This design created two courtyards, one rear and one front, and the rear second story terrace which overlooks a view of the pool on the lower level and outdoor living area. The sharp drop in the rear elevation gave an opportunity to cascade the outdoor living area. A large whirlpool cascades into the main pool; the main pool then drops again into another small pool complemented by a large arbor and exterior stone fireplace.
Despite its historic detailing, it is very functional for the modern family featuring a triple-entrance courtyard, a main entrance that leads to the foyer/gallery, and a study/home office that has a front porch entrance as well as an entrance that leads into a side hall.
Many of the interior walls are made of shiplap poplar, the beamed ceiling in the kitchen displays the exposed joists from the floor above, and open rafters in the recreation room are reminiscent of an old large gathering hall. All of the fireplaces are of authentic Pennsylvania fieldstone and the floors are reclaimed wide planks made of Appalachian Red Oak.
Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Veneto Fieldledge with an Overgrout
Design Builder/Photographer: Eric Johnson, E.S. Johnson Builders
Website: www.esjohnson.com
Phone: (704)987-7950

• Custom built-in banquette
• Custom back cushions - Designed by JGID, fabricated by Dawson Custom Workroom
• Custom bench cushions - Knops Upholstery
• Side chair - Conde House Challenge
• Commissioned art

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower remodel in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower remodel in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door
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Drop-in bathtub - large contemporary master dark wood floor drop-in bathtub idea in Madrid with white walls and a vessel sink
Drop-in bathtub - large contemporary master dark wood floor drop-in bathtub idea in Madrid with white walls and a vessel sink

The comfortable elegance of this French-Country inspired home belies the challenges faced during its conception. The beautiful, wooded site was steeply sloped requiring study of the location, grading, approach, yard and views from and to the rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The client desired an old world look and feel, requiring a sensitive approach to the extensive program. Large, modern spaces could not add bulk to the interior or exterior. Furthermore, it was critical to balance voluminous spaces designed for entertainment with more intimate settings for daily living while maintaining harmonic flow throughout.
The result home is wide, approached by a winding drive terminating at a prominent facade embracing the motor court. Stone walls feather grade to the front façade, beginning the masonry theme dressing the structure. A second theme of true Pennsylvania timber-framing is also introduced on the exterior and is subsequently revealed in the formal Great and Dining rooms. Timber-framing adds drama, scales down volume, and adds the warmth of natural hand-wrought materials. The Great Room is literal and figurative center of this master down home, separating casual living areas from the elaborate master suite. The lower level accommodates casual entertaining and an office suite with compelling views. The rear yard, cut from the hillside, is a composition of natural and architectural elements with timber framed porches and terraces accessed from nearly every interior space flowing to a hillside of boulders and waterfalls.
The result is a naturally set, livable, truly harmonious, new home radiating old world elegance. This home is powered by a geothermal heating and cooling system and state of the art electronic controls and monitoring systems.

Large trendy l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Calgary with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mid-sized elegant brick floor and red floor foyer photo with yellow walls and a white front door

Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with stainless steel appliances, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and no island

Gold glass tile, black wall tile, marble look a like floor tile, custom vanity, vanity organization, barn door, LED Lit Glass Panel
Example of a mid-sized trendy 3/4 black tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door
Example of a mid-sized trendy 3/4 black tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Example of a small transitional porcelain tile, beige floor and wallpaper powder room design in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped porcelain tile, gray floor and wallpaper utility room design in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray walls, a stacked washer/dryer and white countertops

This beautiful kitchen was updated with new upper cabinets, new brass hardware, and a glass panel pantry door. A fun pop of color was added with a turquoise desk area.

Photo by Langdon Clay
Inspiration for a small contemporary side yard deck remodel in San Francisco with decking and an awning
Inspiration for a small contemporary side yard deck remodel in San Francisco with decking and an awning

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Inspiration for a small cottage galley laminate floor and multicolored floor home design remodel in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, laminate countertops, metallic backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula
Inspiration for a small cottage galley laminate floor and multicolored floor home design remodel in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, laminate countertops, metallic backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This beautiful lakefront home designed by MossCreek features a wide range of design elements that work together perfectly. From it's Arts and Craft exteriors to it's Cowboy Decor interior, this ultimate lakeside cabin is the perfect summer retreat.
Designed as a place for family and friends to enjoy lake living, the home has an open living main level with a kitchen, dining room, and two story great room all sharing lake views. The Master on the Main bedroom layout adds to the livability of this home, and there's even a bunkroom for the kids and their friends.
Expansive decks, and even an upstairs "Romeo and Juliet" balcony all provide opportunities for outdoor living, and the two-car garage located in front of the home echoes the styling of the home.
Working with a challenging narrow lakefront lot, MossCreek succeeded in creating a family vacation home that guarantees a "perfect summer at the lake!". Photos: Roger Wade

Print: Photography by Patrick Brickman
Facebook: Photography by Patrick Brickman for Charleston Home + Design magazine
Instagram: Photograph by @pjbrick7 for @chdmag

This was a budget project. One of the challenges was to create a beautiful and functional kitchen without breaking the bank. We continued the back splash tile on the entire wall to create a flow without chopping up the space. Wood melamine was used on lower cabinets as well as tall cabinets which helped us keep the cost down while increasing durability. The upper cabinets are painted white.
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