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Elegant farmhouse surrounded by a beautiful woodsy property in Vermont

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Elizabeth Herrmann architecture + design is responsible for the creation of this elegant farmhouse nestled on a rural hillside property in Fayston, a town in Washington County, Vermont. The site features fern-carpeted woods and mesmerizing views of the Green Mountains.

For the design, the owners envisioned their home to be enveloped with nature. A place where they could relax with family and friendsโ€”this home would be beautiful with elegant, clean lines, yet rugged enough to withstand kidsโ€™ play and exploration. The design of this home and its surrounding landscape was needed to be low-maintenance and unfussy.

Project Team: Architects: Elizabeth Herrmann Architecture + Design | Builder: Red House Building

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The architects devised elemental architectural forms, set amidst a lightly edited landscape. Sited at the edge of the forest, this home could connect with the varied terrain, long views and dense woods. Blending with the landscape, this home offers a subdued, low-profiled entry and bedroom suite positioned near the woods. On the downhill side of the property, views and natural light are offered on all three levels.

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Inspired by the variability of the land and forest, the architects employed shifting geometry to give the house a dynamic, natural feel.  Living spaces are practical and functional, designed to create rich visual interest and unique, dramatic perspectives from each room.

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What We Love: This elegant farmhouse offers its inhabitants a minimally designed home that focuses on the beauty of nature that surrounds it. Low-maintenance materials and design creates a simple lifestyle for family living, while a spacious layout and indoor-outdoor connection makes entertaining a breeze. We are especially loving the contrast of the dark exterior facade against the backdrop of green.

Tell Us: What do you think of the overall design style of this home? Do you think it fits into the context of its environment? Let us know in the Comments!

Note: Take a look at a couple of our favorite farmhouse style home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign: Absolutely stunning modern farmhouse-inspired residence in Idaho and Step inside a gorgeous North Carolina modern farmhouse of our dreams.

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The palette is inspired by this home’s natural environment โ€” a mix of textures that highlights the natural beauty and irregular imperfections of wood, handmade tile, blackened steel, concrete, and stone.

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At the heart of this dwelling, an offset steel staircase that connects all three levels. “The rod balusters play on the beauty of imperfectionโ€”the irregular rail spacing evokes serene, gentle movement,” states the architects.

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Photos: Lindsay Selin Photography

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