This 19th century farmhouse in upstate used to have small, dark rooms. The architects who renovated it nearly doubled the size of the home by creating an addition that preserved the original details. In the back of the house, they added a wrap-around porch that offers views of the spectacular scenery. The home's gentle, understated interiors let the surrounding nature take center stage.
Inside, a butler's pantry connects the porch to the mudroom and kitchen. The area, equipped with a dishwasher, sink and storage, makes entertaining on the porch effortless.
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A newly added mudroom includes built-in cubby holes, hanging pegs for jackets and shoe storage beneath the bench.
The kitchen and family room are now one open space, thanks to the removal of an original wall. The architects added windows above the farmhouse sink and designed a custom island for the center of the room. The cabinets, painted gray, were created to evoke 19th century furniture.
The family room includes an antique brick fireplace, a breakfast nook in the corner, and large bay windows with window seats that are perfect for reading. The floors are made of salvaged antique pine.
The study is filled with built-in bookshelves and comfortable seating. A pair of French doors across from the bookshelves opens up to the wrap-around porch.
The bedroom is serene with deep blue walls and a white bead-board ceiling. Ample light streams in from multiple windows, an an original fireplace adds a sense of coziness.
In the bathroom, a custom-designed vanity resembles a farm work table. A wood-framed medicine cabinet, restored wood floors, and galvanized steel lights complete the farmhouse-chic aesthetic, while the same blue paint from the bedroom creates a sense of cohesion.
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Overall, the farmhouse is elegant, simple and warm. Filled with bookshelves and cozy nooks, it's a perfect place for a family of readers.