The Blueprints Blog
The Garcia family came to us looking to build a new home for their family and wanted to be involved in the design process. Together, with one of our preferred kitchen showrooms, the family designed a timeless farmhouse-inspired home in North Yarmouth. While all aspects of the home are noteworthy, the kitchen is our personal favorite area of the home.
A charming community surrounds the entrance to the idyllic Mackworth Island in Falmouth, where our homeowners saw potential for their next home in one 1,400 sq. ft. cape. Over several months, the cramped home with little character and extreme water damage was transformed into a striking modern home with all the bells and whistles. The completed house marries great function and design with efficiency and adds a little boldness to its quaint, oceanside neighborhood.
Simple, clean lines were two starting points for the custom design of this modern farmhouse. Homeowners Ben and Kelley Manning had been dreaming up their new home for some time and had a clear vision for what it would look like. They planned to use materials that were genuine, things that would patina and build character over time with use. They wanted to incorporate traditional building techniques to add a rustic sense to the design, while using light colors and finishes to keep the home feeling bright and modern.
We can’t help but get nostalgic now that it’s fall, during our 30th year of business. It’s right around this time in 1987 when we moved into the first home we ever built together, a little cape in Raymond.
The appeal of a farmhouse style home has grown dramatically over recent years. We think it's because mixing vintage inspired materials and design with new home construction is a great way to add time-honored character. When the Lytle family came to us, they wanted a home that would feel airy and open with enough space for their two kids and two dogs, while also incorporating a timeless design reminiscent of traditional New England.
