Roger Wade
Thompson stayed true to the form for the main house and designed… Thompson stayed true to the form for the main house and designed the garage to look like a later addition connected by a breezeway.
Roger Wade
The nearly hidden accessibility in this carriage house-style tim… The nearly hidden accessibility in this carriage house-style timber frame home(like the subdle ramp leading to the main entrance) creates a more comfortable atmosphere. Should the owners ever decide to sell, it also means the house will appeal to a wider range of buyers.
Roger Wade
The lower level master suite gets full light and a second form o… The lower level master suite gets full light and a second form of egress thanks to clever siting that takes advantage of the sloping hill.
Roger Wade
A screened porch also stands alone and is mimics a corn crib.
Roger Wade
Using blue stone for the walkways helps mask the fact that they … Using blue stone for the walkways helps mask the fact that they are also access ramps.
Roger Wade
A long, wide hallway connects the garage to the kitchen. Glass p… A long, wide hallway connects the garage to the kitchen. Glass panels on the inside of the arched frame make this corridor appear as if an open breezeway was eventually enclosed.
Roger Wade
Exposed wood beams provide a rustic contrast to the white walls … Exposed wood beams provide a rustic contrast to the white walls and millwork, but the simple forms don’t compete with the owners’ antiques.
Roger Wade
The glass-filled cupola rises directly above the dining room tab… The glass-filled cupola rises directly above the dining room table with an oversized iron chandelier hanging from the center.
Roger Wade
Two islands with ample turning space in-between give the homeown… Two islands with ample turning space in-between give the homeowners more work surfaces and plenty of low storage, which is easier to reach from a wheelchair.
Roger Wade
Both the apron-front sink and the cooktop have recessed cabinets… Both the apron-front sink and the cooktop have recessed cabinets beneath to allow close access from a chair without losing valuable storage.
Roger Wade
Thompson used other carriage house forms like throughout the hou… Thompson used other carriage house forms like throughout the house, for example a typical hay shaft was used to house the elevator.
Roger Wade
A butler's pantry fitted with open shelves keeps kitchen accesso… A butler's pantry fitted with open shelves keeps kitchen accessories in easy reach, but out of sight.
Roger Wade
Two guest bedrooms and a bathroom occupy the top level, which mi… Two guest bedrooms and a bathroom occupy the top level, which mimics a hay loft.
Roger Wade
Track lighting and wires are mostly concealed by drilling throug… Track lighting and wires are mostly concealed by drilling through the timbers and snaking them out of sight. Track lights work well to illuminate large, open spaces, but they don’t go with traditional style, so the timbers helped hide them.
Roger Wade
To help mitigate a feeling of exposure with the abundant open sp… To help mitigate a feeling of exposure with the abundant open spaces, Thompson bumped out a wall in the master bedroom to create a cozy alcove for the bed.
Roger Wade
The master bath features a large shower with a foyer so the home… The master bath features a large shower with a foyer so the homeowner can maneuver her chair easily into the shower. Fixed glass lets natural light flow into the wet room.
