His favorite country pleasure is listening to the sound of raindrops on the metal roof…here, he can relax and read…be with his beloved dogs…decompress…
Located just 50 miles from the hustle and bustle of Washington DC, designer Darryl Carter discovered this charming country retreat…an 1840s stucco-and-clapboard farmhouse nestled in the rolling hills and horse farms of bucolic Fauquier County…gently restored to reveal its humble origins, the beautiful imperfections are what make this home sing…rough walls, creaky old doors, and an absence of fanciful moldings result in a textured and tactile environment…in fact, one section of wall in the master bath was purposefully left unfinished, the underlaying lath exposed as art…ceilings, walls and floors are painted in Benjamin Moore whites, a uniform backdrop for his treasured architectural salvage, English and Italian antiques, and rustic curiosities…
A farmhouse getaway as only Darryl Carter could envision…imperfection = perfection
The giant boars head startled me, but the place grew on me. Especially since it seems so tiny from outside. It really is imperfect perfection. I especially love the tree wrapping around the post, knowing that took lifetimes to achieve cements how much character this place really has. Love it! Thank you
Thanks Gaby! So glad you’re still out there reading “a thoughtful eye”! Many thanks!
xo
danielle
Really loved every room, the details and accessories are so exact, yet natural.
Only thing that was not pleasing were the mounted animal heads, they seem to break the peaceful flow. Otherwise…..an amazing home!
Thanks Laura! Have a wonderful weekend!
xo
danielle
And the very best news of all, DC has a second book coming out Fall 2012. Amazon is taking pre-orders:
The Collected Home: Rooms with Style, Grace, and History
Ooooh, I meant for the above to simply be a link to Amazon, ACK! it turned into the whole book all by itself. I apologize!
Hi Flo!
No worries, I just updated the link
Yes, I can’t wait to have the new book in my hands!
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
xo
danielle