Southern sensibilities inspired the design of this colonial revival farmhouse by Tim Barber Architects, located in Atherton, a town in San Mateo County, California. Its symmetric, gabled facade features shuttered windows and columns in a formal, traditional rhythm while the plan of the house is definitely 21st-century.
Each room is lined with windows to maximize natural illumination throughout the home, and a long front porch provides ample space to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets over the nearby Redwoods. The porch roof protrudes enough to provide shade during the day, while a row of lantern pendants offers plenty of light for outdoor entertaining at night.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Tim Barber Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Artistic Designs for Living CONSTRUCTION Hughes Construction LANDSCAPE DESIGN John Dalrymple Landscape Architecture
Stepping through the front screen door, a wide center hall leads past the formal living and dining rooms to an open kitchen and family room allowing for family gathering and entertaining.
What We Love: This colonial revival farmhouse offers a warm and inviting home for an active family of five. The project team did a fabulous job of creating a timeless design aesthetic that will be enjoyed by this family for many years to come. We are especially loving the open and spacious kitchen with its beautifully appointed appliances, serene color scheme, and casual atmosphere to creating a welcoming environment for family living.
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The ceiling fixture and wall sconces in the foyer are by The Urban Electric Co.
A grand staircase with paneled wainscot ascends to an ample window with elliptical fan light. Stark’s Beckett carpet lines the graceful staircase designed by Mountain Stair Works. The white oaks floors run throughout the house, installed by Big Oak Harwood Floor.
Above: In the living room, the sofas were reupholstered in fabric from Kravet, set on either side of a custom coffee table by The Cottage Table. On the walls, Solstice Silk wall covering by Phillip Jeffries. Grounding the space, a hand-knotted rug by Stark. On the ceiling, a chandelier by Hewn for Avrett.
A butler’s pantry, mudroom, laundry, gym, and Mom’s office, as well as a paneled study, guest suite, and children’s playroom, occupy the rest of the first floor.
Above: In the dining room, Savoy chairs by Thibaut, covered in Stroheim fabric. The window treatments are made with Galbrath & Paul linen from De Sousa Hughes. The hand-knotted rug is by Stark. Above the dining table, a custom light fixture is by Urban Electric Co.
Above: In the pantry, the handblown glass pendants are by Waterworks.
The kitchen features soapstone countertops from Da Vinci Marble, while the white backsplash tiles are handmade ceramic tile from Mediterra Tile. An informal dining area features a custom walnut table by The Cottage Table, encircled by refinished chairs covered in Rose Tarlow Melrose House for Perennials fabric. The light fixtures are E.F. Chapman for Visual Comfort & Co.
A black La Cornue range compliments the custom cabinets by Innovative Casework. The hardware was sourced from House of Antique Hardware.
The master suite and three additional bedrooms branch off the stair hall, each with abundant windows, walk-in closets, and kid-friendly built-ins.
The rear of the home embraces an old oak tree and is sheltered by its wide canopy. The yard is anchored by a cabana overlooking the pool and is surrounded by tall California redwoods.
A swing by Vintage Porch Swings sways next to a pair of rush chairs by Redford House, covered in Thibaut fabric.
The colonial revival farmhouse was sited so that the property’s existing oak would provide natural shade to the rear porch. A saltwater swimming pool is the perfect finishing touch to the beautiful landscape.
PHOTOGRAPHER Laura Hull Photography
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