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McPherson embedded the double sinks in the master bath into floating oak cabinets with white Caesarstone tops. Above the inset mirrors, two clerestory windows draw in natural light. The shower and floor tile are from Artistic Tile. Towel warmers, sleek drawer pulls and faucets and a curbless shower complete the bath.
The main living, dining and kitchen areas lie to the left of the front entrance, and are bracketed on both ends by fireplaces of Tennessee fieldstone. The pendant lights in the living room are from Masiero. The open living spaces serve the homeowners’ desire to create a comfortable environment for entertaining during large family gatherings. There are plenty of spaces for spreading out, whether eating or cooking, watching TV or chatting by the fireplace. The art on the walls have been collected by the homeowners during their travels around the world. The colorful pieces add life to the neutral furniture and finishes.
Photos by Todd Crawford Photography House at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with three children, including one daughter who lives here full timeLocation: Mill Spring, North CarolinaSize: About 4,000 square feet (about 372 square meters)Designers: Duncan McPherson of Samsel Architects and Allard + Roberts Interior Design When the homeowners first saw this site on a knoll with views to the nearby mountains, they fell in love. It was the ideal perch to build a second home for vacations and a working horse farm to be run by their daughter. While they attempted to save the existing house on the site, it was beyond repair. But architect Duncan McPherson says the former structure “gave us cues as to what not to do. We ended up reorienting the new house to take advantage of views of the barn to the west, and the pastures and pond below to the north.”The house is clad in western red cedar “for durability,” McPherson says, and has a standing seam metal roof “to make that agricultural connection.” The siding was treated with a finish product that “weathers the wood to the silvery look of old barns and farm structures.” The long form to the left houses the garage, mudroom and a guest suite.
Openness.
Low ceiling but looks spacious.
Clean look!
Compact second home design with a touch of sophistication
Impactful yet very classy.
Love the simplicity and lighting effects.
Clean line and extensive use of woods
Warm and contemporary
Dramatic effect with simple approach
Unique, very stylish and modern
Universal design done right!
Clean and functional.
Has a Japanese element arranged in modern manner.
Organized and functional.
Modern and yet warm.
Modern and warmth.
Simple and has warm feel.
Clean and functional.
Open and airy.
Stunning! Taking the best advantage of the location.
Has some elements of traditional Japanese bath.
Simple but elegant.
Ranch house done right for today's life style.
Universal design and well executed
Like the functionality of the outdoor space.
Modern, simple yet functional.
Like the folding Windows for the open feel it creates.
Brilliant idea to bring outside in.
Modern and clean look.
Modern interpretation on Japanese style bathing.
Functionality and simple elegance
Universal design with style.
Clean yet approachable exterior.
Use of the space and windows.
Great remodel idea.
Use of the wood beams.
Modern yet with traditional Japanese elements.
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