The design has evolved nicely as we have spent time disassembling the farmhouse. This time allows us to see all the perspectives and sit with ideas for several days.
Some of the conceptual overtones that we have been working with are traditional farmhouse (imagine that) with a touch of modernity. Another term that has come up is rustic elegance.
Some important ideas for me in this design is using what we have, and simplifying. Which means what ever we can recycle including sinks/toilets/copper/electrical fixtures and wood. It also means some really nice wood and granite from the barn. And it means other local materials from nearby.
In this view into the kitchen, you can see the reused barn beams and post.
This view looks into the Living/Dining room.
At the far end you can see the bedroom and Den which will have the hardwood floors that were retrofited some time ago. In simplifying we have removed the front porch and reduced the number of rooms by 2, removed a chimney, one vent stack and the kero boiler with all the baseboard.
The 2nd floor will be largely similar to the original layout. We will refinish the original wide pine floors throughout the second floor, except maybe in the bathroom where it looks like we might have tile.
Some of the more interesting details include a dumbwaiter rootcellar; the granite veneer chimney and interior stone window sills.
The greenhouse and outdoor kitchen are last to evolve. More to come.....
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