Before I start this post, I wanted to let you know that my dear friend, Valorie from Visual Vamp has made it into the next round of the Apartment Therapy Room for Color Contest. Valorie's office is amazing. We only have 24 hours to vote for her. To vote click here.
Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments about Steve's project in Maine. I have saved the best for last. The barn is really a magical building.
Steve and our client, interior designer Courtney Hollander, had so much fun designing the furniture and lighting for this project. You might recognize the Leila chair at the end of the dining table. Steve also designed the two tier lantern.
Courtney scoured the local antique shops for unique pieces to add charm to the barn.
A pair of striped Nate chairs create a seating area on the second floor landing. The lanterns are from Circa Antiques
I absolutely LOVE this bathroom. My favorite detail.....
The wood beams in the shower! How cool is that?
No barn would be complete without a bunk room.
This door opens to a balcony overlooking the two story space.
All of the barn bathrooms use the same materials: soapstone slabs, white oak cabinets, California One Kote walls, and a few old beams.
I am looking forward to finally visiting Maine in June!
Also, you may not hear from me for the next couple of days. I'm having some minor surgery today . Don't worry, nothing life threatening. Apparently I not only create rooms, but I also create gall stones!
I'll be back by the weekend, I promise :)
xo
Brooke
Good luck with your surgery!!!
Posted by: anne | October 28, 2009 at 07:14 AM
I hope all goes well and you recover quickly. Take good care, Cathy ps the barn is so fun and beautiful!
Posted by: Cathy | October 28, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Eep! Poor you - gall stones are so painful - good thoughts and lots of love your way for a very speedy recovery. Rest well!
The barn looks fantastic - the beam in the shower is crazy beautiful.
xo Isa
Posted by: isa | October 28, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Love the lighting and the soapstone! Will be praying for your smooth and quick recovery. We'll miss you while you're away, but look forward to hearing from you in a few days...
Posted by: botanical brouhaha | October 28, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Quick and easy recovery Brooke!
And yes indeedy...you did save the best for last!
Stunning. I want!
Posted by: linda@LimeintheCoconut | October 28, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Brooke, our husband is quite a talent… and I think that his working as a team with you has made him quite a pleasure for other designers to work with. I’ve enjoyed all the beautiful photos.
Right now I am working on a bathroom remodel in which the contractor is like working with a “good ole boy, Neanderthal”… not exactly a harmonious relationship.
Hope you have a quick recovery!
Posted by: The Countrypolitan | October 28, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Dear Brooke,
I love the barn!!!
I like small houses and spaces!!
Is that slate in the bathroom around the sink??
I hope all goes well with surgery????
Did you try the natural route before surgery???
I have two friends that were able to get them to come out after relexology???
Drink lot's of water!!!!
xxoo
Melissa
Posted by: melissa lee | October 28, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Brooke,
The barn looks really fantastic!
The lanterns that Steve designed is also very beautiful and very good matching there!
Wish you a good recovery! I am sure everything will be ok!
Greet
Posted by: Greet | October 28, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Best of health & quick recovery!
Lots of love,
Hillary
Posted by: Hillary | October 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Brooke - The barn is so wonderful. Best of luck with your surgery!
Posted by: Bethany | October 28, 2009 at 11:29 AM
That is the most gorgeous 'barn' I've ever seen. I'm not sure if it is the simplistic layout or the lighting or both!
Posted by: mary | October 28, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I don't know what happened but my old blog came up when I commented?? I am really here..
Posted by: mary | October 28, 2009 at 11:49 AM
The barn is stunning. I love it. I want it!
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Jan from Vancouver
Posted by: Jan MacMillan | October 28, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Hi Brooke! I'm so sorry you're going to have to have surgery! I pray all will go well and you'll recover swiftly.
The barn is so beautiful! I just love it.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | October 28, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Oh Brooke! I'll be praying for a speedy recovery. I know your sweet family will be taking good care of you!
The "barn" is a beauty. My I move in there? Tee hee Question: How will be exposed beams hold up in the shower????
Take good care of yourself!
Hugs~
Posted by: CC | October 28, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Love it Brooke; Never thought about soapstone in the Loo but so striking and interesting.
Doctors orders should be followed, but.... I bet you won't miss a beat and will not stay in bed...speedy recovery and warmest regards~*~kelley
Posted by: Kelley: The Polished Pebble | October 28, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Brooke (and Steve),
I agree...it would be hard to get any work done while enjoying the roar of the ocean. I could definitely see myself living in a place like this...beautiful as always. I love too the built in bunk beds...
Brooke, a speedy recovery to you....(I wish I had know of your "stones", I did a natural home remedy a number of years ago to pass the stones, haven't had a problem since, would have shared!)
Let your family wait on you a day or two, you might be just a wee sore.
xoxo
Posted by: Renae Moore | October 28, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Well, I'm back at home and seem to be on the road to a very speedy recovery. I do believe I have all of you to thank!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | October 28, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Hi Cindy.
The beams in the shower have been well sealed, so they should hold up well.
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | October 28, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Another stellar project you guys! Sending good healing thoughts your way Brooke.
Posted by: Jeanne | October 28, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Hi Brooke,
What an amazing barn and such a fantastic location, your clients are so lucky to have found you and Steve.
Good luck with your surgery, try and have a little break while your there. Brooke, I bet you take your laptop with you!! I will be thinking of you over the next couple of days.
xx Coty
Posted by: Styling by Coty Farquhar | October 28, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Take advantage of the time off (?) and enjoy being loved and pampered. Speedy healing.
Posted by: mary | October 28, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Fabulous!! Now, would you please send them to my house to finish mine?!!
You should make it a barn 'tour' and come see mine on the way to Maine!!;)
Wishing you well with your surgery.
hugs,
joan
Posted by: for the love of a house | October 28, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Exquisite detailing and craftsmanship in the beautiful, cozy barn. (Just like in the house.) We don't have such sophisticated barns here in Iowa!
All the best, Brooke for a smooth recovery and a healthful future. Time to take care of yourself for a while. Easier said, than done, right?
Posted by: Michael Eye | October 28, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Hi,
I hope that everything is well with you after your meeting with the doctor :)
The barn is marvellous and it have many details that I really like.
xo
Anci
Posted by: Anci | October 29, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Always everything as i like...
Kisses
Anna
Posted by: AnnaPaula | October 29, 2009 at 01:43 AM
Been there, done that with the gallstones Best wishes to you, hope it goes easily.
Posted by: jabee | October 29, 2009 at 03:56 AM
You're right, the barn is GORGEOUS!! Love the timberframe and all the wonderful wood :-) The 2nd floor landing looks like a wonderful sunny place to read a book, and love the soapstone in the bathrooms.
Good luck with your surgery. I had minor knee surgery a month ago, and in spite of my complete paranoia about it, I have to admit that it was quick and simple and pretty much pain-free :-)
Kelly
Posted by: DesignTies | October 29, 2009 at 06:29 AM
That barn is truly MaGiCaL! So much beauty I can hardly take it in. I lOvE Steve's lanterns. They are so amazing! What an amazing place that is, thanks for letting us see it. Hugs, Cindy S.
Posted by: Cindy S | October 29, 2009 at 06:52 AM
It looks fabulous, love the soapstone and the beams. Hope it all goes well, will be thinking of you.
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | October 29, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Thanks for sharing pictures of Steve's talent. Stunning! Blessings to you Brooke. Remember too that chocolate fixes most things!
Posted by: Ruthie Staalsen | October 29, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Thanks Brooke,
God speed with your recovery. Love the bunk house bedroom decor! Very fitting into the mix.
Leslie
Posted by: La maison fou | October 29, 2009 at 09:22 AM
I LOVE this house!!! Absolutely beautiful, inside and out! Thanks for sharing! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Hugs,
Julie
Posted by: Julie Blair | October 29, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Yes, I could see myself pitter-pattering around that Maine house for sure!
Ooh, gall stones are nasty business I hear. Hope surgery goes smoothly and then you can relax and be pampered like the Queen of Sheba! Well, you can try anyway. ;)
Posted by: Susan S | October 29, 2009 at 12:06 PM
I love Maine. We have rented there twice now. The house and interior are beautiful.
I really enjoyed your blog and your store. I will definately be following~Jamilyn
Posted by: Jamie | October 29, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Steve has created such a wonderful retreat here Brooke! Beautiful warm, welcoming rooms. Glad to hear that you are evicting those pesky gallstones, best rid of them my dear.
Millie ^_^
Posted by: Millie | October 29, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Will be praying for you and your Doctors! Thank you for constant inspiration in design :) It's always so beautiful to hear you speak of your husband and his talents! :)
Posted by: Lis | October 30, 2009 at 05:44 AM
BEAUTIFUL! I love the soapstone slabs in the bathrooms. I also have a client with a very old American flag (i mean, REALLY old and dingy) and I am trying to figure out what to do with it. Seeing yours simply hung on the wall at the top of the landing makes me want to do the same. Great pictures! Good luck with the surgery!
Posted by: nest egg | October 30, 2009 at 05:56 AM
That house and barn are so amazing. Absolutely gorgeous. Y'all are so so talented! I love to see your real life projects! This one is really special! :)Well done! I can't wait to see more...
Posted by: Meg | October 30, 2009 at 06:06 AM
this barn is just insane. i love it love it love it. i am crazy over all the soapstone and just want to be there!!!! (in any season!!!)
i hope everything went ok with the surgery & sorry i'm so late!!
xoxoxo,
lauren
Posted by: Lauren Liess | October 30, 2009 at 01:43 PM