Here's a beautiful project from an old college friend of mine,
Mary Lynne Turner of M. Elle Designs. Mary Lynne designed the house with her
two daughters, also partners in her firm. I'm impressed with the way the trio
contrasted clean contemporary lines with rustic country comfort. The
architectural details are phenomenal, especially the old timbers, antique wide
planked flooring and intriguing mushroom stain colors used throughout. Fabulous
work, Mary Lynne!
The main structure was adapted from an old barn.
Mary Lynne has a knack for contrasting contemporary elements
with the aged. Here, the sleek fireplace surround sets off the antique timbers
and rustic stonework.
I love the rustic old trusses. And how about those beautifully
designed repeating doors marching down the barn wall, dressed in simple nubby
curtains that soar to the sky!
In the den, a perfect dark mushroom stain shade has been
selected, giving the room a contemporary feel, somehow working perfectly for
mountain living.
Order prevails!
And yet, nothing one could want for a retreat in the mountains
has been overlooked.
Where else would you want to be when the wind is howling and the
snow is flying?
In the Master, another lighter mushroom stain color contrasts
with fresh white linens for a luxury feel. Beautiful curtains!
Have you ever seen a more beautiful home office? Surrounded by
pine trees, it is the epitome of rustic chic with those industrial windows and
gauzy curtains.
Gorgeous!
And last, simple perfection in the bunk room.
