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“It was exciting for us to think about how we could incorpo rate this old barn, but make

it feel modern and not farmhouse,” she says. The frame’s exposed hemlock beams are on the ceiling, formed into railings and supports surrounding a three story staircase, used as shelves in the owner’s bathroom and more. Eighty-five percent of the beams are original, and ones that couldn’t be used because of rot ting and other issues, Heritage Restorations

concrete floor, velvet couches and a black-brown 11-foot fireplace with steel plates. Vertical space under the floating staircase is dedicated to wine storage, with brass pins attached to the wall for single bottles. From the living area, you can see the kitchen’s black tile walls and spacious geometric island next to the dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the backyard. “It’s all open all the time, the whole house, basically, unless you’re in your bed room,” Jen says.

The openness extends to the fresh air, as accor

replaced with wood that was the same age and species. “It was important for us to do that, take the extra time and expense to keep the charac ter consistent,” Jen says. Throughout the interior, a neutral color palette of black, gray, cream and white complements the beams, while remaining minimal and timeless, Jen says. “We try very hard to just let the barn speak and to keep everything else quiet,” she adds. When you enter on the second floor, the open concept space invites you in with rugs on a heated

couple can turn on a two sided gas fireplace with a concrete finish so that every one in the yard can enjoy it. They have had a band per form on a stage they’ve built on the grass and have had family over to eat at the long table on the patio. And although there isn’t live music inside the house, the couple’s love for music is also present in Phil’s modern rock-and-roll-themed office, which is in the loft. It has an attached balcony, where Phil can take his work calls, a gas fireplace, bold purple

dion doors push back, con necting the interior to the outdoor entertainment area. Under an overhang sup ported by barn beams, there’s a black metal wood burning fire feature, which allows for an intimate gathering. “There’s a lot of wildlife out there,” Jen says. “It’s nice for us to grab a cup of coffee in the morning and light a fire on the weekend and sit out.” And for outdoor gatherings, either with their two kids or with family and friends, the

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