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East coast galleries Dudd Haus and The Future Perfect turned a town house into a glowing spectacle of zany works from established and emerging designers.
Homeowners Margo and Greg Plaunt originally had a 3,000-square-foot home in mind, but when their budget shifted, they pivoted to an 850-square-foot plan.
“The goal was to look at things from 500, 700, 800 years ago that are still useful,” says homeowner Wes Crouch. “Simple, purposeful spaces will always be in style.”
Set beyond a gated drive, the 35-acre property has a pool, a barn, and an apple orchard, plus a backstory featuring cows, friars, and an owner-builder with a thing for arches.
The down-to-the-studs renovation sought to preserve the 1957 home’s character while introducing upgraded systems, new finishes, and a high-performance building envelope.