This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

The home’s open-concept layout integrates the great room, dining room and kitchen, providing a connected experience. A folding glass door leads from the great room to an expansive covered deck.

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The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

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This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

With the home’s living room along one side and kitchen on the other, entertaining can take place both inside and out, if the occasion dictates. The lucky chef has two options, either the home’s gourmet kitchen indoors, or the custom-built Twin Eagles stainless steel outdoor barbecue station.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

A Lawrenceville, Georgia client living in a 2-bedroom townhome wanted to create a space for friends and family to stay on occasion but needed a home office as well. Our very own Registered Storage Designer, Nicola Anderson was able to create an outstanding home office design containing a Murphy bed. The space includes raised panel doors & drawers in London Grey with a High Rise-colored laminate countertop and a queen size Murphy bed.

This mature home needed updating so we opened the wall allowing for a pass through and eliminated the dinette area. The footprint was reworked putting the sink in the corner to view out the window as well as the great room. The kitchen table was eliminated and eating was incorporated into the island.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2013 Houzz
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