Kitchens, Baths, and Interiors

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14 Vermont HomeStyle · Say you saw it in Vermont HomeStyle

home of the month

hen the owners of this Home of the Month sought out a haven in Vermont, they were taken by this unique property on Camel’s Hump and awed by its vista. They envisioned a space where they

could watch the seasons change while working remotely during the week and hosting guests for lively weekend get-togethers.

However, the existing interior of the house presented many obstacles. The largest guest room housed a half-constructed kitchen. Bathrooms were outfitted with aged Formica. The space felt cold. In a location known for extreme weather, the biggest challenge was creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

When the owners called on Michelle Holland Interiors to assist, the first order of business was to impart a sense of quality and character throughout the house. Bristol Construction replaced carpet and strip flooring with antique saw-cut pine. Reclaimed from old barns, the rich texture and patina of the planks set the stage for a collection of handcrafted furnishings procured from both Vermont and locations as varied as Quebec, England, Africa, and the Middle East.

The designers paid attention not just to the owners’ requests for the house, but to their personalities, interests, and captivation with Vermont. The color scheme is a nod to the clients’ favorite color (orange) and an apt frame for spectacular fall views. Comfy rooms encourage guests to sleep-in, linger over dinner, and converse in front of the woodstove. Everywhere one looks is an object that encourages discussion – native masks in the den, a paddle from the Pacific Northwest in the living room, and vintage wood skis in the guest room.

Yet, in a house filled with intriguing items, the most compelling may be an oil painting of their bucolic property commissioned for the couple’s wedding. It perfectly captures that initial vision for their home: he on his tractor and she in her garden surrounded by vivid color and sweeping views. Story and photos by Michelle Holland

A View From a Mountaintop Haven

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