As I mentioned in my last post, Steve and I spent some time this weekend starting the design of our new home.
Our home will feel like a European farm house with a bit of a modern twist.
Here is the front elevation. Click on the image to make it larger.
This is Steve's beautiful back elevation sketch.
This majestic 300 year old Valley Oak tree will create a wonderful canopy above the center of our new home.
There will be three arched steel doors on the back facade. Steve and I would love to use doors similar to this one in John Saladino's Villa.
Image from Villa by John Saladino
In the kitchen, a wall of steel windows will come down all the way to the counter, like the ones below. However we are leaning towards using windows without any mullions for a cleaner, more contemporary look.
Image via Veranda Sept. 2007. Interior design by Renea Abbot
The modern windows will be placed between rustic antique barn beams. The entire wall will be glass to take advantage of the view and maximize the natural light. Glass shelves suspended from steel rods will hang on either side of the sink for storing everyday dishes and cups.
I'm looking forward to sharing this design process with you as it progresses!
I'd love to hear what you think so far.
xo
Brooke
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