Christopher Pagliaro Architects in collaboration with Fletcher Development has designed this modern farmhouse as a rural getaway in Redding, Connecticut. The builder purchased an apple orchard five minutes from where he had grown up. Building on this property was intended to have a home conducive to entertaining overnight guests year-round.

Every weekend guests are invited to stay, and each guest is given custom robes with the name of the homeowner’s street imprinted on them. To make this home spacious enough to host guests, the builder opted for an open floor plan layout, centered around an oversized stone fireplace. The fireplace also makes an idyllic backdrop for cozy winter gatherings.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Christopher Pagliaro Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Mark P. Finlay Interiors  BUILDER Fletcher Development

Design details throughout this home were inspired by the homeowner’s high-end residential building experience. This includes the ceiling detail, open-tread staircase, and custom-milled, character-grade white oak floors with an oiled finish.

What We Love: This beautiful modern farmhouse in Connecticut offers its inhabitants a lovely home to frequently entertain guests. A beautifully designed open floor plan is conducive to hosting family and friends. Floor-to-ceiling windows not only bring in natural light but help to frame the tranquil countryside views that surround this home.

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Note: Have a look at a couple of other fascinating country farmhouse home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign: Country farmhouse with warm and inviting interiors in Pennsylvania and Country farmhouse provides fabulous getaway in Upstate New York.

The goal for the interiors scheme was to create a classic look with a modern twist. The homeowner wanted the overall feel to be timeless. The interior designer helped to soften and modernize this home from its man-cabin-ish roots while adding personal touches.

Character was infused into the palette in the form of images that reflect the homeowner’s travel experience and passions. The vibe of a home can be easily changed with the addition of artwork.

Above: A 17-foot long kitchen island provides the perfect spot for casual dining and conversation with the homeowner/chef.

Above: A floor-to-ceiling temperature-controlled wine wall provides a visual delineation between the dining and family room spaces. It also creates an attractive semi-transparent feature that retains the open feel of the ground level, yet is also highly functional. As one can imagine, when continually entertaining guests, you will go through a lot of wine!

PHOTOGRAPHER Steven Rossi & Laura Moss