A Contemporary Farmhouse

From conceptual design sketches to a finished home — It’s always fun to see progress on projects we’ve had the pleasure of working on. This project with a Contemporary English Country feel is located outside of Lebanon, Ohio and is being built by Jimenez-Haid Custom Homes. We’ve had the opportunity to visit the site multiple times and see all the progress that’s been made. Scroll down for the inside scoop on this project!

Foyer

Study
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First Floor Conceptual Sketch

It might not look like, but this home is a ranch! A one story home with a full finished basement.

Stair Detail

The open concept great room, kitchen, and dining areas were thought out very carefully. The space is warm and welcoming, and while it’s a large space, it doesn’t feel expansive.

First Floor Bath with Exterior Access from Pool

Family Foyer

The family foyer offers ample storage for just about anything you can think of. There is also a full bath off of the family foyer that includes exterior access - no more dripping through the house to shower off after spending some time in the pool!

The Owner’s closet and bath are great! The closet maximizes every inch of available storage space, with pull handles to access out of season clothing or just clothes you wear less often. The bath has options for everyone - a large soaking tub and a large walk-in shower! And daylight pours in from the large window in the closet and the small windows above the mirrors and vanity really bringing the space to life.

Inside, looking out to the Porch
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Covered Porch
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The home sits on a beautiful piece of property with views for miles. We have a feeling this porch will be a very popular place to relax in the coming months.

Photo courtesy of Jimenez Haid Custom Builders

Do you have a project we could help with? We would love to talk with you about becoming a part of your team. Reach out today to start the conversation.

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Designed by: Residential Designed Solutions

Builder: Jimenez-Haid Custom Builders

Outdoor Living for 2021: Create Your Oasis

We certainly view our homes differently than we did over a year ago, don’t we? And one emerging trend involves our outdoor spaces. What used to be, for some of us, just a place to barbecue, a small patio and space for the kids to play, doesn’t work anymore. We are searching for sustainable lifestyles for now and the future. We’ve spent more time at home and are ready to elevate our outdoors to become an oasis for our family and friends. A place to relax, unwind, entertain, and enjoy.

NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) released their annual Design Trends survey. Members completed a survey and within that survey is a 65% increased interest in outdoor living projects. Our RDS designers agree with this, as we are creating designs for all kinds of structures and changes to homes to include optimized space for outdoor living.

According to Houzz, 4 out of 5 homeowners are making changes to help them enjoy their homes more, with outdoor projects at the top of the list.

STRUCTURES TO BUILD

Structures for year-round living, as well as increased time to spend outdoor in the summer are an important piece of the outdoor living puzzle. This trend isn’t going away anytime soon. What structure would work for you? What are your needs?

Pergolas

• Provide shade as well as filtered light

• Affordable

• Built quickly

• Space for dining and lounging

Patios/decks

• Indoor/outdoor living with doors opening from the family room to the patio or deck

• Extends living from the home

• Enhances time outdoors

• Creates an outdoor “room”

• Creates a micro space for working, Zoom calls and school work

• Provides shade and escapes weather elements if covered

According to Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs Value 2020 Report:

In central Ohio a composite deck addition with a cost of $18,839-$20,000 will provide an ROI of 64% - 67% and a wood deck addition with a cost of $13,222-$14,647 will provide an ROI of 66%-76%. That’s a solid return on your investment!

Sunrooms (three or four season rooms)

Always popular, sunrooms can provide year round living, depending on the windows chosen, insulation, and heat. Connect it to a patio or deck with sliding doors or accordion-type fold-and-stack doors and you have indoor/outdoor access.

• Create rooms within rooms – cozy nooks, kids’ play area, dining, and entertaining areas

• Extends the footprint of your home

• Adds function, square footage and value

Outdoor Kitchens

Eating at home is still the norm, so why not take it outside? From creating a built-in grill area to a kitchen with all of the bells and whistles, you can cook outdoors every night.

• Cook and entertain without going in the home

• Include a refrigerator, sink, counter space, kegerator, wine storage, pizza oven and grill

• Choose weather-resistant counters, cabinets and appliances to enjoy year-round cooking

• Al fresco dining – what could be better?

Accessory Dwelling Units

We are seeing them pop up wherever local codes will allow. Serving many functions, creating one that can serve you through the years might be a smart plan.

Their uses are many:

• Extra living for elderly parents

• Temporary home for older kids

• Office/Study area

• Extra income through rental

• Gym

• Meditation room

There are many items to consider as part of your outdoor living experience and several items are the most requested when we are designing outdoor living areas.

• Fireplaces, firepits and fire tables

• Shade fixtures (shade sails and umbrellas), if there is not a permanent structure

• Privacy

• Water features to create white noise as well as create a Zen feeling

• Space for heat lamps, lighting, tables and furniture groupings

• Increased landscaping

• Outdoor connectivity with outlets and WIFI

• Outdoor furniture that feels as good as it looks

• Activity areas for the family–pools, trampolines, gardens, and space for games

This graphic from a survey conducted for the International Casual Furnishings Association and American Home Furnishings Alliance demonstrates how we are prioritizing our outdoor living needs and wants. 

Before summer comes and goes, what are your needs for your backyard? Give us a call today. Our designers at Residential Designed Solutions can help you create your outdoor sanctuary!

Project Sneak Peek!

It’s always fun to see projects we’ve designed go from conceptual sketches to a hole in the ground to a finished home. This project with an English Country feel is in The Reserve at Tartan Fields and is being built by Jimenez-Haid Custom Homes. We’ve had the opportunity to visit the site multiple times and see all the progress that’s been made.

First Floor

Second Floor

We take the readability of our plans seriously. We know that it can get messy in the field, but our plans need to withstand it all and still be easy to read and understand. We found this set in the kitchen/dining room space at this project. Wrinkled, but readable!

Wrinkled, but readable!

The second story landing and study area is open to the foyer below. The designer added a curved detail for added visual interest from both the first and second floors.

Sunroom

This house sits on a lot that has golf course views in both directions, but the best views are from the sunroom (shown above). The outdoor living space with covered porch offers the homeowners a more private place to enjoy the fresh air, due in part to the existing landscaping.

Do you have a project we could help with? We would love to talk with you about becoming a part of your team. Reach out today to start the conversation.

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Designed by: Residential Designed Solutions

Builder: Jimenez-Haid Custom Builders

The Modern Farmhouse

Sleek, modern, chic, contemporary–these are not words you’d generally use to describe a farmhouse. Gone are the farmhouse designs filled with dark wood, loads of shiplap, and overly rustic design elements. Some may believe that the farmhouse as we know it is on the way out, but we beg to differ. One of the things that keeps the farmhouse at the forefront of the style game is it’s ability to change and evolve. The modern farmhouse style includes more modern design elements than ever and the design team here at RDS has wholeheartedly embraced these details when designing homes for our clients.

The Modernization of the Farmhouse
The modern farmhouse is a frequently sought-after style of home; our clients love the comfort and approachability, practicality and clean lines, combined with the low-key luxury these homes provide. Read on for more information about how the farmhouse style has evolved and see the details we are incorporating for our clients, showcased in the photos of the modern farmhouse we designed for Jimenez Haid Custom Builders.

Modern Meets Rustic

• Rather than using only reclaimed wood or shiplap, glass, mixed metals, and other raw materials are adopted throughout a modern take on the classic farmhouse.

• Barn doors are still utilized and very popular, (especially for the pantry, bathrooms and office) but are used to incorporate additional glass or metal features as well.

Exterior and Rooflines

• Exteriors aren’t solely wood siding, but instead take advantage of stone, board-and-batten, stucco, brick, and other materials that lend a more modern look.

• Expansive banks of windows, many times designed using black casement units, enhance the contemporary look and feel, as well as inviting lots natural light into the home and with it the feeling of being connected to the outdoors.

• Pitched, cross-gabled, single-sloping, or multiple rooflines are all viable and interesting options for your modern farmhouse roof.

Interior and Exterior Color Palette

• While white is the predominant color for the exterior with black accents, you’ll also find the palette reversed, providing an edgier take on the clean and contemporary look.

• Modern farmhouse interiors often feature light, bright palettes with the combination neutrals, subtle blues, earth tones, and grays to make the home feel classic and comfortable.

Textures and Materials

• The kitchen offers another space to showcase different materials: large farmhouse sinks, mixed or industrial metals for finishes and sleek marble or quartz countertops can all be found in a modern farmhouse.

• Unique features are often incorporated in the form of lighting, texture on walls (shiplap, wood panels, wallpaper) and dramatic or subtle backsplashes provide interest and flair.

This outdoor living area is a perfect escape, featuring a large pool and hot tub, covered porch with heaters, outdoor kitchen, large windows and retractable doors, a firepit, and ample room to entertain.

Outdoor Living

• The desire to bring the outdoor in and vice versa involves large windows, sliding or retractable doors, and large patios, all offering views from every space in the home.

• A wide porch is welcoming and a classic feature of the classic farmhouse. And not one that has gone by the wayside with this modern evolution. This important feature is being used more than ever as an escape from work, life, or reality as a whole. Plus, it’s a great place to kickback and enjoy a refreshing drink.

• Outdoor living is a HUGE part of just about any home we design today, but especially important for a modern farmhouse. Large patios are often a request, with the ability to incorporate different areas for recreation and ample space for entertaining.

The modern farmhouse is here to stay. We recently designed this gorgeous home for our clients in Tartan Fields. Built by Jimenez-Haid Custom Builders with Grand Traditions, this modern farmhouse evokes everything we have referenced in its design, as well as a few surprises.

We would love to talk with you about your dream home. Reach out today to start the conversation.

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Designed by: Residential Designed Solutions

Built by: Jimenez Haid Custom Builders

Photos courtesy of: Jimenez Haid Custom Builders