Houzz Tour: strong modern lines complement Country - The owners of this house mainly live in Brooklyn, but their hearts are in an area surrounded by trees in Woodstock, New York-despite the fact as they jokingly call it Acres Bug. Joe Smith of Smith Hotel Office Architecture, has renovated a number of houses for the couple in New York, but expects that this is the only home he will design for them in this area. "They like to move around the city, but even if it is just their house weekend, it is their permanent residence, he said. "I think they'll keep him for the rest of their lives."
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a weekend house for a couple and their two children.
Location Woodstock, United States
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
built 2011
Photography by Rachel Stoller
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The original house is composed of two parts, mouse-infested cabin. Work with the CWB Architects in Brooklyn, Smith has helped customers design a modern house on the site.
To reach the front door, visitors walk through an outdoor porch with cobblestones. "The approach of the facade of the house is not simple, and we wanted to make the way for, he said.
To reach the front door, visitors walk through an outdoor porch with cobblestones. "The approach of the facade of the house is not simple, and we wanted to make the way for, he said.
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given the insects from the home -inspired nickname, the architect has created a modern conservatory. "The house is situated in a clearing in a small pond and a stream flowing through it, he said. "In a few months, swarms of mosquitoes can be fatal. The conservatory gives [the owners] a sheltered place to enjoy the property.
Since they are not worried about swatting bugs, owners can enjoy the sound of the river nearby. "The conservatory overlooks the water slightly, Smith said. "The sound of running water is beautiful - it became the sound architecture.
Since they are not worried about swatting bugs, owners can enjoy the sound of the river nearby. "The conservatory overlooks the water slightly, Smith said. "The sound of running water is beautiful - it became the sound architecture.
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Although the conservatory can be enjoyed in winter, the architects extended its use by installing a wood stove.
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"for years, I looked for the perfect wood stove, but the only ones I could find were either too European research or potbellied models straight out of the general store," says Smith . "When I found the Shaker inspired stove with tapered legs, I knew it was good."
The wood stove is perched on a stone slab in the terraced area.
Woodstove: Shaker stove, Wittus
The wood stove is perched on a stone slab in the terraced area.
Woodstove: Shaker stove, Wittus
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the living and dining room boast double-height ceilings. Second floor interior windows of rooms for children and games room open on it. "We wanted the family to be connected no matter where they were in the house," said Smith
Lighting :. Lindsay Adelman
Lighting :. Lindsay Adelman
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architect has designed the windows as long slits framing the views. Brendan Coburn CWB suggested leaving the wall above white sliding doors, and after visiting a historic home nearby, Smith agreed. 'Frederic Edwin Church, the famous artist, built Olana, his own house nearby, said Smith. "I went and noticed the beauty of the white walls were. If you put windows everywhere, you lose the power of it.
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In an unconventional move, the architects covered the higher walls with horizontal wood paneling, leaving a small space between the boards. "It frames the space in the same way a child's hat framed her face when he pulled down on his head," said Smith.
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windows have been carefully positioned to frame the views. This was set to capture scenes of the rocky hill nearby. "I went all periods of the year and studied the site, said Smith. "In the rooms we have positioned the windows so you can lie in bed and almost feel like you are sleeping in the woods.
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cooking kitchen open to the dining room. "We do not put top in closets, because we wanted to have a window here, said Smith. "Most of storage is in a pantry that is hidden on the side of the kitchen, but small shelves between the stove and refrigerator-freezer keep most handy
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A door in the kitchen leads to the conservatory.
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A vertical window line runs up the stairs, which allows people to discover points of view as they ride.
the entrance to the guest bedroom and a bathroom can be hidden by a curtain. "The interior designer, Catherine Brophy, had the idea, he said. "Pull the curtain, and you have a private guest room. And the curtain is much more interesting than the door of the intended pocket.
the entrance to the guest bedroom and a bathroom can be hidden by a curtain. "The interior designer, Catherine Brophy, had the idea, he said. "Pull the curtain, and you have a private guest room. And the curtain is much more interesting than the door of the intended pocket.
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summit the staircase, a window overlooking the paneled facade above the entrance door. The designers have made the most functional hall by installing a desk and chair. "It became an internet browsing area, Smith said.
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"in architecture school you are not learned to appreciate decorative objects, said Smith. "I'm surprised myself by becoming fond of wallpaper. The designer has chosen this model, and it brings so much life to this wall.
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stone around the fireplace has strong lines. The architect had cut to look like a picture frame.
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'With strong lines of windows and doors, panels and conservatory we envisioned that this house is like a lantern, says Smith. "At night, it glows.
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