An anniversary trip several years ago to Napa Valley inspired the design for Kristen and Sean-Michael Yonson’s new home in Georgia.
The couple, who now have two boys, bought a 2-acre lot in Milton last year and incorporated design elements and materials, such as cedar shake, galvanized steel and barn doors that reminded them of their stay in California’s wine country. Then they mixed in surprising modern industrial features, such as a garage door that offers true indoor-outdoor living.
“Anytime it’s warm, we open it up. The kids play there in the courtyard,” Kristen said.
Snapshot
Residents: Sean-Michael, Kristen, Cole and Connor Yonson. Sean-Michael works in finance; Kristen works in online advertising and is co-founder of SwatchPop.com.
Location: Milton
Size: 4,800 square feet, five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths
Year built: 2015
Architect and builder: Brightwater Homes
Architectural style: Modern farmhouse
Favorite architectural elements: Cupola (from TheCountryGentleman.com) with vintage horse weathervane (from Queen of Hearts Antiques and Interiors), sliding barn doors, interior/exterior garage door, front porch, cedar shake garage doors
Design consultants: Brightwater Homes, SwatchPop.com
Interior design style: Modern farmhouse/transitional
Favorite interior design elements: Cement fireplace with wood beam mantel, geometric tile (from Daltile) and shiplap walls
Favorite outdoor feature: The house was built around the courtyard, which is accessible from the garage door in the kitchen.
Resources: Furniture from RH Outlet, Pottery Barn Outlet, Pottery Barn, Outrageous Interiors, Scott Antique Market, Ikea, RH, Four Hands, Horchow, Ballard Designs, Joss & Main. Mirrors and accessories from Z Gallerie and Vagabond Vintage. Lighting from PDI Lighting, Four Hands, Europe2You, Rococo, RH Outlet, Progressive Lighting Outlet, HomeGoods. Other items from Lisa Gabrielson Design (pillows), Jeff Neumann (pipe shelving), Moen plumbing fixtures, Shaw engineered wood floors, Timberlake cabinets, Precision Stoneworks (countertops), Distinctive Building Materials (wood beam mantels)
Decor tip: In an open floor plan, think "bigger is better" when selecting lighting, Kristen said. "I made the lighting the decorative pieces throughout the home. I needed the lighting to stand out and be cool itself."
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