It may be hard to believe but there was once a time when you built a home, you wanted it to look, well, brand new! In recent years, however, I hear many customers say their goal for a new build is a classic look; a home with character and time-worn details.
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In Monday’s post, we met Edy of Lake Ann, Michigan, and got a glimpse of the seven-acre, lushly wooded spot she and her husband now call home. The couple’s new digs overlook a small pond where they enjoy the abundance of wildlife that share their outdoor space. Edy chose to outfit her new home with classic barn lights to lend a cottage feel to the place and celebrate the rustic nature of her surroundings.
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When Edy and her husband built their new home in the small village of Lake Ann, Michigan, they wanted the structure to reflect the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
“We built our home on seven acres just west of Traverse City on a secluded piece of land overlooking a small pond,” Edy says. “We have deer, coyote, owl, and fox in the area, and we enjoy the outdoors very much.” As she researched lighting online, Edy looked for American-made fixtures with an authentic barn light look to add a raw cottage feel to their home.
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With a long history dating back to the civil war, Summerfield Farms has seen its share of crops raised, cows milked, and families come and go. Today, grass-fed cattle still roam the hillsides and acres of crops thrive in the temperate climate of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. But the farm has undergone a renaissance of sorts under the guidance of Barbour Spangle Design out of High Point, NC.
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Is there anything we love more than classic gooseneck barn lights? Why yes, indeed! We love our repeat customers! Many of the customers who come to us year after year are the interior designers, architects, and builders who help homeowners create their dream spaces.
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The open floor plan is both a blessing and a curse. People love the free-flowing style of this plan so they can move from one space to another with ease. Large gatherings work well with an open floor plan and furniture moves easily to accommodate the whims of the homeowner.
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