Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Design and construction by Jewett Farms + Co. Photography by Justen Peters
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Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
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Our Town Plans
Farmhouse exterior home photo in Atlanta

Add the natural beauty and warmth of wood to your home with our solid Pine Colonial style interior Doors. The two double hip panel design is a clean traditional style that will complement any decor. The doors are heavy duty and durable, made with a solid wood core and a vertical grain Pine veneer face that stains and finishes beautifully. Our Colonial doors are unfinished and can be painted to match your decor. The doors are constructed from wood from environmentally-friendly, sustainable yield forests. Solid wood core interior door, 1-3/8 in. thick Suitable for staining or painting. Doors are full and square. Environmentally friendly - FSC certified 5 Year limited warranty Hardware not included Hardware not included

A simply detailed screened in sitting area of the master bedroom sitting room. Removable screens are set between wood pilaster detailing. Stained knotty pine ceiling with painted wood trim and cut stone flooring.

Carla Miller Design West Ltd Central Minnesota Premier Residential & Commercial Interior Designer
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The ceiling in this bedroom is hand-painted with an elaborate decorative motif. The bed and night stand are black lacquer with gold painted designs. Mark Lohman Photography

This dramatic Dining Room was created by Cecilie Starin Interiors. We painted the bold black and white striped ceiling. Wall mural was painted by artist Ian Ross. Photo by Margot Hartford

A full view of this welcoming room in an antique onion barn. The island in the foreground is for wash up and seating. The pine island was adapted from a chest the homeowner inherited. Great efforts were made to make an all-new island look like an old pine chest. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

Jeff Roberts Imaging
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Lisa Brown - Photographer
Example of a large classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lisa Brown - Photographer
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Other with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops