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In a story similar to many of their neighbors, Jim and John Howell knew they wanted to move to Serenbe the first time they visited.
In a story similar to many of their neighbors, Jim and John Howell knew they wanted to move to Serenbe the first time they visited. They immediately dived into the design process, then 3 months after they first came to the community, the Howells were building their dream home!
Jim and John were part of every building decision from furniture, door knobs and decor to brick patterns and the wood used in exposed beams. The modern farmhouse facade is a gorgeous board and batten with tin roof and painted-brick foundation.
As is traditional of the style, the home is painted white and includes plenty of functional porches. Though not visible from the street, their home is designed with an L shape floor plan to bring the outside in, with a terrace courtyard sitting between the main living room and private master suite.
Inside, Jim and John wanted muted colors and simple patterns so there could be splashes of their favorite color, orange. Leather sofas were selected for a masculine touch, pairing perfectly with lighter fabrics as a softening effect for balance.
Jim’s Favorite Spot: The main living area, which is open to the kitchen and family area as well as the back courtyard, allowing plenty of natural light.
John’s Favorite Spot: The upstairs sleeping porch that has a big bed swing, built for the couple by neighbors Christy and Tyler Hall.
Secret Design Feature: The Philips Hue light strips installed under the kitchen island counter. They said “it’s really neat in the evenings. We can make any color combo and make them pulse to the music playing on house speakers.”
Year Built: 2016
Sq.Ft.: 3,200 finished, 800 unfinished
Neighborhood: Grange
Home Designer: Steve Dray & Cecilia Winston, Serenbe Planning & Design
Builder: McKinney Builders
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
Read more about the Howells and their Grange home in the Fall 2019 issue of the Serenbe Hamlet. To learn more about building and designing your own dream home at Serenbe, get in touch with Serenbe Real Estate, 770-463-9997. Photos by J. Ashley Photography.