Family Country Home

This Irish - American newly built homestead incorporates the best of both countries. The wide timber floor boards, cosy panelling and traditional details lead to the more contemporary open plan lower level rooms to the rear. The working triangle of the kitchen is set as the heart of the house. From this point you can view the front gate and yard but still enjoy the expansive views of the countryside behind. A large pantry is concealed within the kitchen units whilst the back door and utility areas are also adjacent.The family dining table is the next to the kitchen island with the double height living area set at lower level so not to obscure the views of the fields.

The house has been designed as an understated family home with a practical flow, and lightness of character which is sympathetically enhanced by the elegant neutral colour palette throughout. On this sensitive and prominent site the visible elements are of restrained traditional style, with extensive use of salvage materials employed to aid its integration into its surroundings.