Hutker Architects were responsible for creating this barn-style dream house for designer Jennifer Palumbo and her family, located in the charming village of Osterville, Massachusetts. This coastal home features a timber frame interior. The project called for a barn-like structure that should appear like it had always existed on the property, with additions added around it. The barn is at the heart of the home, a common space with private living areas connected to the north and south.
Offering six bedrooms, this home also includes a cabana with an open air pavilion alongside the swimming pool. White cedar shingles grace the exterior facade, while vertical western cedar boards cover the central barn structure. Standing-seam metal roof accents can be found on the covered porch, stair tower and cupola—lending a farmhouse feel. Step inside the front door, you will notice there is an “X” detail, while the hue of the door mimics the color of the ocean.
Project Team: Architect: Hutker Architects / Contractor: Cataldo Custom Builders / Interior Designer: Jennifer Palumbo Interior Design / Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien /Timber-Frame Contractor: New Energy Works
Above: In the entry, a notty Bubbles Pendant by Lindsey Adelman lends a nod to this home’s coastal region. Reclaimed wood clads the walls surrounding the entry, a nod to this home’s barn aesthetic.
What We Love: This stunning home offers a barn-style meets the sea aesthetic both indoors and out. Timber-frame construction adds a warm and cozy feel, while breezy, contemporary accessories and clean lines brings in a sophisticated touch. The designer has seamlessly created a design that meets the lifestyle needs of her family, laid-back living paired with refined aesthetics. Overall the design encourages togetherness while also allowing for private spaces to retreat.
Tell Us: What do you think, would this barn-style beach abode be your idea of the perfect dream home?
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Above: Anchoring this living area is a focal wall of reclaimed wood paneling and a striking gray porcelain fireplace surround. The pendant lights suspended from the ceiling are blown-glass mesh.
Above: The backsplash above the range features flat-cut limestone, mimicking the appearance of beach rocks. The farmhouse sink is hammered nickel, the window above frames views of the backyard patio. The center island is composed of whitewashed French pine. An attached Parsons table is used for casual meals in the kitchen.
Above: The two-story volume of this living room is dramatic and stunning, offering 750-square-feet of living space. The hand-hewn timber frame is composed of white oak. Notice the lantern style sconces with exposed nickel conduits attached to each timber post?
Above: The waterfall stairs are in the same material as the flooring, white oak.
Above: The upper mezzanine level provides a connection from the kids’ bedrooms to the master suite.
Above: A family room with pops of color was designed as a casual kids play space.
Above: In the light-filled master bedroom retreat, a fiberglass Moooi pendant light illuminates from above.
Above: In the master bathroom, a marble vanity with a leathered finish adds an elegant touch to the texture of the rustic wood.
Above: The cabana provides a covered outdoor seating area, complete with a built-in fireplace, lounge and dining area.
Above: The patio flooring features brushed-granite. Furnishings are “Zeya” lounge chairs from Janus et Cie.
Above: The interior of the cabana features slip-covered swivel chairs, providing relaxed shelter from the summer sun.
Photos: Eric Roth for Boston Magazine
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