Rustic Barn Home

A number of months ago I came across this project from the New York interior design firm S.Russell Groves. It is a historic barn originally from Canada, that was moved to Washington, Connecticut and completely revamped into a residential masterpiece.

Most of the original elements of the barn including the wood beams and wide plank flooring were restored to maintain their naturally distressed appearance. The barn was opened up between the two storeys in main areas including the family room to expose dramatic vaulted ceilings. 

One of my favourite architectural elements of the entire space is the exposed structural wooden beams across the ceiling. The rustic and weathered appearance really adds a sense of comfort to the home, along with the flagstone detailing in the fireplace which adds a great contrast in colour and texture. 

The kitchen area is definitely a highlight in this space, with its traditional shaker inspired beat board cabinets in a soft grey complimenting the warmth of the wooden beams. I also love the added wooden detailing above the hood range, the change in stain of the wood along with mosaic tile backdrop really makes this a feature wall in the kitchen.

The original rough hewn floors found through out the home are a consistent element that compliment the chosen shaker inspired furniture that was made by a local work shop. Contemporary design sneaks it way into this home as well, such as the very clean deep oval tub in the ensuite bathroom. The mix of modern and traditional design elements gives this space the uniqueness that the home owners were striving for.

All in all, the design of this once barn turned cozy home is the definition of successful design. I love everything about this space, and hope to see a lot more creative residential designs like this in the near future.