Farmhouse in Blue

Farmhouse in Blue

This newly finished home stands balanced, but not symmetrical. It’s not your mom’s center entrance colonial, but it does sit proud to the street with its dual gables. The double hung 2 over 2 windows are in proportion to the classical tall rectangle of the human body. Areas of vertical board and batten siding mimic the framing hidden beneath. Fir post and beam structures at the relaxed front porch and rear outdoor room are the traditionalist’s best answer at the modernists mantra that form follows function. Too blue (not white) for the typical modern farm house genre, the story unfolds in the interior.

It's a few beats north of the transitional style with its modern sensibilities. Glass railings, open perched foyer, and wood grained cabinetry are seriously sleek with no apologies. Here the horizontal overtakes the vertical. The light flooding western facing u-shaped stair will float you up toward the second floor. Varying ceilings height grace this second floor while a very deep basement levels gets the most out of the somewhat modest footprint. Both are design responses to the restrictive local zoning bylaws that often try men’s souls, if not their confidence in geometry.

This project was a true family effort. Through a fun collaboration there is something for everyone in this home. This construction timeline suffered with pandemic related supply chain issues, but the obstacles were overcome with both patience and extra effort. It’s good to be home!