Sometimes, a property just captures the essence of what’s popular (aka trendy) in design, but is also actually really good too, which doesn’t happen as often as one would think. This is the case with this gorgeous Vermont farmhouse fantasy home that was featured in both Design New England and Traditional Home magazines – in 2018. It’s very rare for a project to be featured – and make the cover – of two major publications in the same year. And not only that, the cover shots are nearly identical. If this looks familiar, I also featured this shot when I was writing about the psychology of white rooms last week.
A New England vernacular design vibe is captured with the simple, paired back architectural style with white clapboard siding, symmetrical windows with no shutters. It’s a lovely angular look that is traditional and yet still modern.
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The narrow lines of the black trim on the windows and entryway lantern are carried into the foyer with the lanterns inside as well. This truly carries the eye from outside in and inside out. Pro Tip from Edith Wharton: The front entry of a house should be a natural progression from outside to inside.
Farmhouse Fantasy Kitchen
I’m a big fan of this mix of luxe dining chairs with the rustic farmhouse table. Note that the woods don’t have to match; the chair legs are a grayed natural wood which speaks to both the lower cabinetry and the natural wood tones of the table and ceiling beams. The upholstery also ads a much needed accent to warm up the space.
The counter stools have the same colorful teal. And, I see there is a built-in space for the dog bowls at the end of the huge center island. Raised bowls are great for taller dogs as they age to avoid neck strain.
Living Spaces – Farmhouse Fantasy
Private Spaces – Farmhouse Fantasy
Entertaining Spaces – Farmhouse Fantasy
Design Credits and Applause for the Farmhouse Fantasy goes to:
Architect: Lee Grutchfield, AIA, TruexCullins Architects + Interior Design, Burlington, Vermont; 802/658-2775; lgrutchfield@truexcullins.com; truexcullins.com.
Interior designers: Richard Cerrone and Nancy Galasso, Lillian August Furnishings + Design, Lillian August Design Center, 32 Knight St., Norwalk, CT 06851; 203/847-3314; project@lillianaugust.com; lillianaugust.com.
Kitchen design-build firm: Dan Morris and Rick Santa Maria, Roundtree Construction, New Haven, Connecticut; 802/453-4044; roundtreeconstruction.com.
Read the entire Design New England story here, which has some different photos and views of this beautiful project.
View the Traditional Home photo spread here.
So, do you have a favorite cover image? I’m not going to pick because I actually know both stylists and they are both beautiful!
Gorgeous! I have long had a fantasy of a Vermont farmhouse – mine would not be this spectacular, but not many houses would or could be. At any rate, the real estate prices are very friendly there, as are the people (an important consideration, relocating from Texas where we’re all pretty much friends even if we hate each other). The horses, the mountains, the University (my daughter wants to be a veterinarian – Vermont’s school is top tier) – what’s not to like??
Our hang up is the snow. I can’t decide if we’re being practical or wimpy. I lived in Manhattan as a 20-something, but the two winters I was there were both relatively mild. I have this vision of renovating a New England house/barn/property over the spring and summer, then everything goes all The Shining over the winter. I wish I’d spent more time in the north much earlier in life.
This was a beautiful feature, thank you! Have a great weekend.
Hi Rachel – The Shining – haha. Of course, it depends on where you are, some remote place would be pretty bleak in the winter I think. But living near a busier town or city – like Burlington VT – would be great. I almost moved to Burlington many years ago when I was up for a job. It’s a great little city.
Your comment reminded me that Vermont is offering a $10,000 incentive for people who work remotely from home to move there. In other words, people whose jobs can be done from anywhere. They have an aging population and want to youthen things up a bit. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/us/vermont-moving-money.html Too funny.
The weather here in New England isn’t as bad as people thing. It IS cold and bleak some times, but I think it’s a lot better than floods, hurricanes and wildfires that happen more ferociously elsewhere.
Thanks for commenting – have a great weekend yourself!