Coastal Farmhouse Style

Located on a farm in Virginia, you’ll find this newly constructed home, owned by Chris and Darcey Johnson. In 2020, they worked with Steve Vatter of Legacy Home Plans and Shon Roberts of SDR Construction to design and build the coastal-inspired farmhouse that they share with their two Australian Shepherds.

Beginning on the front porch, the home makes a great visual impact with a vaulted ceiling that continues in through the great room and provides lots of natural light from large gable windows. Cable railings provide safety on the porch without compromising the view, and Trex decking provides a low-maintenance surface. 

The home was decorated by Darcey, using a neutral color palate. She thoughtfully used a variety of materials and textures throughout the home to create an open and light-filled space that is warm and inviting. 

Inside the great room, the star of the space is the kitchen. The cabinets by Randy Adams Custom Cabinetry are painted a gray-green hue, reminiscent of sea glass. The clear pendant lights are hung from the vaulted ceiling with nautical rope and the flooring adds in the warm tones of driftwood. The Johnson’s selected granite from Southside Stone Shoppe for the counters and island that tie together the colors for a wonderfully cohesive space. 

On the back wall of the kitchen, Chris and Darcey chose to install an ActivWall Gas Strut Window for natural light, ventilation, and a pass-through. The window opens up on sturdy gas struts when unlocked and provides exceptional insulation for the home when closed.