This gorgeous farmhouse retreat was designed by Kevin Tsai Architecture in collaboration with Mckuin Design, located on a sprawling 10-acre property just outside of Ojai, California. Surrounding by a serene bucolic landscape, this 5,500-square-foot home boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a 700-square-foot guest house with a Murphy bed and full bathroom.
The guest house features gabions sourced from local Ojai rocks that blend in beautifully with the surrounding landscape and help to insulate the rooms against heat during the day and cold at night. The main house features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame sweeping views of the upper Ojai mountains.
DESIGN DETAILS: CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS Kevin Tsai Architecture ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & INTERIORS McKuin Design LANDSCAPE DESIGN Bionic Landscape CONTRACTOR Space Construction
The designer employed an earthy color palette inspired by old barn houses. This allows the simple structure to not compete with the natural beauty of the landscape.
What We Love: This farmhouse retreat in Ojai is enchanting. It looks simple on the outside, but inside, it’s bright and airy with beautiful details throughout. We love the way the interior is beautiful and interesting but not so much that it competes with the real focal point—the natural surroundings. This a great example of fitting the house and its landscaping to the land.
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Above: In the kitchen, the countertops and backsplash are honed Carrara marble, while the island is honed soapstone. The flooring is a concrete slab.
Above: The custom cabinetry is by ToDo Something, painted in Templeton Gray HC-161 | Benjamin Moore. The matte black faucets are by Watermark.
Above: The homeowners love to dine with family and friends outdoors. Here, a pair of beer garden tables have been placed together to form a large table. This outdoor oasis is sheltered by awnings of bamboo.
With the constantly shifting light in the home, the designer selected the perfect shade of white for the walls and ceilings — White Dove OC-17 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: Next to the dining room table is an integrated hutch, painted in Knoxville Gray HC-160 – Benjamin Moore.
Above: Furnishings throughout the home are an eclectic mix, where the designer describes her style as “Scandinavian modern with a touch of bohemian Ojai.”
Above: The great room focal point is this wood-burning fireplace, which also acts as a structural support for a column. This is the only spot in the home that hinders the magnificent views.
Above: This covered patio is the perfect spot for entertaining guests. Here you will find awnings composed of bamboo.
Above: The pink velvet sofa was sourced from the Aussie company Pop & Scott. Other pieces in this home were sourced from Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. All furnishings are comfortable and relaxing, perfect for entertaining guests.
Above: In the powder bathroom, Moorish tiles were made using screened plywood with a ship-grade finish. The tile is highly durable it does not stain or buckle.
Above: The main bedroom is bright and airy featuring a combination of 10- and 12-inch-wide Douglas fir boards for the flooring.
Above: The main bathroom is flooded with natural light thanks to a large window and a skylight. The built-ins are painted in Templeton Gray HC-161 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: The Moorish plywood tile backsplash above the vanity brings an energetic vibe to the bathroom. The matte black faucets are by Newport Brass.
Above: There is plenty of space to host overnight guests in this dwelling, including to en-suite rooms and a bunk bedroom with its own full bathroom. The window treatments throughout are a painter’s cloth, helping to keep down the costs while adding a casual vibe.
Above: The property includes a swimming pool, tennis court, and a bocce ball court.
Above: The cabana is perfect for hosting overflow guests, featuring a Murphy bed, a full bathroom, and sliding glass doors for indoor-outdoor living.
Above: The cabana also features a hanging chair for curling up with a good book.
Above: When the site was excavated by the builders, they discovered an abundance of rocks that was crushed to use for the retaining walls on the property along with the gabion walls in the cabana.
PHOTOGRAPHER Sherri J Photography
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