French Country Home
Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design.
Features
- Home remodel
- 6 bedrms, 2800 sq ft
- Rustic stone arches
- Arched glass windows
- Slate roof
Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.
Architecture/Interior Architecture: Donald Lococo Architects
Interior Designer: Brandy DeVries
Landscape Architect: Yunghi Epstein of Lawson Carter Epstein Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: Elhert Bryant
Contractor: Gruver Cooley
Photographer: Walter Smalling