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Walnut Cove Residence in North Carolina
House Development in Arden, NC, USA – design by Samsel Architects
Feb 12, 2018
Walnut Cove Residence
Design: Samsel Architects
Location: Arden, North Carolina, USA
Walnut Cove Residence

Photos: Todd Crawford
Samsel Architects drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside. The Walnut Cove Residence combines the clean lines and simplicity of modern design with the warmth and functionality of a cozy home.
Although in a lively neighborhood surrounding a golf course, the home has a discreet presence since it?s set back from the road, closer to walking trails and a pond. Using cedar shiplap siding and Tennessee fieldstone, the warm exterior palette blends harmoniously with its surroundings. The massing of the house is very horizontal with low-pitched roofs to further integrate it into the land.

The home is arranged in an L shape, with the garage and private spaces to the left and the public spaces to the right. The interior palette uses a monochromatic scheme accented by muted gray wood tones and minimalist trim and casing details. This light interior aesthetic gives a simple backdrop for the owner?s art collection.

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