A Historic Vermont Barn Becomes a Contemporary Home – Fine Homebuilding Blog
Middlebury Barn Project is featured in Fine Homebuilding’s Design Blog “Through the Lens” by contributing photographer Susan Teare. A Historic Vermont Barn Becomes a Contemporary Home I scouted this barn renovation with the builder to plan for the shoot and I immediately felt at home. We entered through the garage, into the mudroom, up the […]
A Timber Frame Barn in the Making
The timber frame barn below was designed by Joan Heaton and built by Silver Maple Construction. The Hemlock timber frame is by Liberty Head Post and Beam. The barn, inspired by Vermont vernacular farm structures, serves many purposes. A wood shop and livestock pens are located at either end; the center aisle provides access to […]
Wilmarth Farm photos
Earlier this week I was fortunate to work with photographer Bob Schatz to shoot a recently completed project in Addison, Vermont. The photo above shows the front of the farmhouse and Bob behind the lens. The three photos below, taken by Bob, show the south and west sides of the recently renovated farmhouse, the […]
Vermont slate
Have you ever wondered how stone counter tops are made? The photos above show a block of slate being cut into slabs for counter tops. Dark gray slated called Heathermoore is quarried in Vermont and cut into slabs at Sheldon Slate in Granville, NY. These counter tops are for a soon to be completed renovation […]
Mountain Cabin in Waitsfield, Vermont
The Mountain Cabin, located in Waitsfield, Vermont, is under construction. Nestled among the trees on a west facing knoll, the cabin overlooks the Mad River Valley. This two bedroom, two bath home provides compact living on one level. Bi-fold doors at the south west corner of the cabin open wide to provide access to a […]
Charlotte Renovation – before and after
A library, mudroom, laundry and pantry were at the top of my clients’ wish list. In this whole house renovation we created all those spaces and enhanced the master bedroom with a small fireplace. The exterior of the home got a face lift too including exterior insulation, new siding and timber framed porches. […]
View from Wilmarth Farm, Addison, Vermont
Wilmarth Farm, Addison, Vermont
New windows in the south-east corner of the kitchen and a soaring pent roof are among the many recent renovations at the Willmarth Farm in Addison, Vermont. These architectural interventions comprised of clean, modern lines complement the existing historic fabric.
Knotty Pine
My Modern Cabin is featured in Houzz ideabook on knotty pine. read the full story here >>>
Happy Camper
I recently received the note below from a satisfied client: Hi Wags, Joan, and Katie, What a joy it was for us to be at the cottage this past summer with the new bunkhouse and renovated cottage! Each day, we appreciated the expanded space and observed the special touches and thoughtful details you all incorporated […]