Inside a modern barn inspired vineyard home in Washington's Walla Walla Valley

Inside a modern barn-inspired vineyard home in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley

Modern gable-roofed vineyard home at sunset with lavender-lined gravel driveway

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Rowland + Broughton was tasked with creating this contemporary vineyard home, nestled on eight acres in the Walla Walla Valley, one of Washington State’s most prolific wine regions. Barn-inspired gabled forms paired with modern amenities root this home in the surrounding agrarian landscape. Progressive yet contextual in design for the area, the clean, refined lines of the overall structure ensure that it settles unobtrusively onto the gently sloping 10–acre site.

Primary materials were purposefully specified. Gray metal emulates the abundant basalt rock indigenous to the area (and that contributes to the quality of the Cabernet grapes used for winemaking). Cedar recalls the color of wood stakes supporting grapevines in the surrounding vineyard. Continue below to see the rest of this wine-lover’s dream house…

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Rowland + Broughton
CONTRACTOR Ketelsen
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Arterra
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Coffman
MEP ENGINEER Helix

Exterior Architecture Rooted in the Agrarian Landscape

Close-up of wood-clad gable entrance with black-framed glass doors

Sensitive to the family’s intended lifestyle and aiming to capture views of the Blue Mountains to the east, the design integrated multiple structures into the surrounding landscape.

A Welcoming Entry with Curated Art and Design Details

Entryway with abstract artwork, wood bench, and sunflower arrangement

Anchored by a new two-level volume reminiscent of historic buildings inherent to the area, three extruded gable structures appear to emerge from the vineyard. The gable structures were pushed and pulled around the site to meet programmatic needs, and smaller block volumes were intentionally designed to link the four structures.

Vaulted Living and Dining Spaces with Vineyard Views

Vaulted living room with wood-lined pitched ceiling and vineyard views

Two of the gable structures, one encompassing kitchen, dining, and living areas and the other the primary bed and spa-like bathroom suite, provide single-level living. The third functions as a garage. The two-level metal volume accommodates a pair of guest suites on the ground level with a gym and office on the upper level. Wine storage and mechanical areas are below grade.

A Modern Kitchen Built for Gathering

Kitchen island with oversized woven pendant light and bar stools

Outdoor rooms, green space, a sculpture garden, and a pool area are thoughtfully designed between the structures, taking into account sun, wind, and views. Access is via a pebbled drive through the surrounding vineyard, on axis with the main gable volume, and a central courtyard designed for outdoor gatherings and food trucks.

Open kitchen and dining area with sliding glass doors to vineyard

What We Love About This Home

We love how the barn-inspired gables root this home in its agrarian setting while the interiors stay sleek and warmly modern. Natural light pours through soaring, wood-lined pitched ceilings and oversized glass doors, making the vineyard views feel like part of the decor. Details such as the wood-fired pizza oven, the sculpture garden, and the pool nestled between the structures transform everyday living into a resort-like retreat.

Tell Us: What’s your favorite feature of this vineyard retreat? The barn-inspired architecture, the vaulted living spaces, or the indoor-outdoor entertaining areas? Let us know in the Comments below!

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Butler's pantry with patterned wallpaper and vintage wine map