This dramatic modern farmhouse was designed by A.D.D. Concept + Design, located in St. Helena, a city in Napa County, in California’s Wine Country. A personal home for the designer and his partner, they constructed this modern take on a farmhouse from the ground up.
The dwelling encompasses 2,900 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is also a guest house on this property boasting 700 square feet with one bedroom and one bathroom.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Ivan Lukrich Architects BUILDER Trainor Builders DESIGNER A.D.D. Concept + Design STRUCTURAL ENGINEER MKM & Associates LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Steve Arns Landscape Design
The exterior facade of this dwelling is composed of board-formed concrete and vertical clear-cut cedar planks. Eco Wood Treatment was used as a preservative to protect the wood from aging, while giving it an aged appearance. Two transparent stains — one black and one brown — were mixed together and applied to the exterior to enable the grain of the cedar to shine through.
What We Love: This dramatic modern farmhouse offers a fantastic aesthetic — not too modern, just relaxing and inviting. Love the use of windows, light and textures. The wood and leather furniture and flooring all blend seamlessly together. Overall, there are so many elements that are appealing and make this home feel vacation-like. The outdoor shower and the ability to walk out of the bedroom and into the swimming pool.
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Above: Wine cave mesh wire was used for the fencing. The copper hue provides a fabulous contrast between the black stained cedar posts.
Above: This unique outdoor sculpture is by Wiedmann Sculpture Studios.
Above: The property features six separate outdoor living spaces, including this lounge area featuring a Malm fireplace.
Above: The windows and doors were all custom by Bonelli in San Francisco. Green horsetail accents the walls leading up to the entry of this spectacular home.
Above: The Eames chair and ottoman were sourced from Design Within Reach. Polished concrete floors run throughout the farmhouse, created in individual sections. If a crack does appear, it can only go so far, as this process will help to minimize repairs.
Above: In the open living and dining area, two large cross-shaped LED chandeliers were made by New Zealand-based Resident.
Above: The dining table was sourced from Saporiti Italia, while the dining chairs are the Series 7 Chair | Design Within Reach.
Above: In the living room, the black leather sofas are Le Corbusier.
Above: The design for this entire home began with the Henrybuilt cabinets, which contain a high percent of FSC certified wood. The PaperStone kitchen countertops are made to LEED standards, consisting of 100% post-consumer recycled paper formulated to create a non-porous, durable surface. The counter stools are vintage, sourced from Past Perfect.
Above: Floor-to-ceiling freestanding shelves composed of steel help to delineate the kitchen space, made by Henrybuilt.
Above: The walls are board-formed concrete. Dinnerware is from Heath Ceramics.
Above: To bring natural light into the butler’s pantry, large solarium windows were integrated into the design. The countertop material is Paperstone, which is recycled paper and a non-petroleum resin — durable and easy to install.
Above: In the home office, a mix of vintage and designer pieces from Gunlocke.
Above: The owner’s bedroom overlooks the swimming pool with direct access, ideal for early morning laps or evening dips. On the floor, the black cowhide rug is from Hide House.
Above: The bathroom cabinets are by Henrybuilt.
Above: The bathroom overlooks a Zen-like garden. On the wall, the tile is from Daltile. A Napoli freestanding soaker tub is by Victoria + Albert.
Above: In the shower, the a chain link shower curtain can be drawn for privacy. A sliding door provides access out to the garden where one can dry off in the sunshine.
Above: The native grasses are referred to as NoMow Grass, low maintenance and low water usage. There are several varietals, colors and textures available. It only needs to be cut back once or twice each year. It’s fun to look and walk on!
Above: A freestanding outdoor shower in the garden is by Cavendish. A metal hanging chair was sourced from Homecrest Outdoor Living, the Vintage Wire collection.
Above: Next to the lounge chairs, Martini Side Tables, West Elm. The tiles on the side of the swimming pool are the same white tiles used in the main bathroom — Daltile.
Above: The pool of this dramatic modern farmhouse features crushed oyster shells mixed into the plaster, adding a wonderful sparkle effect.
Above: A wood storage alcove is lined with steel and lifted off the ground on the bottom. This helps to prevent the wood from rotting after a rain storm.
Above: In the guesthouse, a loft bedroom boasts engineered French oak hardwood floors. The designer applied a sound-dampening pad under the flooring. This enables this space to be converted into a music or yoga studio down the road. A dresser in the corner is the Malm 4-Drawer Chest | IKEA.
Photos: Frank Deras Photography
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