Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore wanted a minimalist home that could blend with its site in rural Virginia. “We had to keep things really simple,” says architect Patrick Farley. The cabin is clad in stained western red cedar, and its form is inspired by shelters on the nearby Appalachian Trail.
Dining room view showing entryway beyond and custom bar area.
The additional bedroom in the main house is fitted in a similar aesthetic as the living areas.
A custom banquette anchors a vintage table with a Nelson Saucer Bubble Pendant hanging above and vintage Scandinavian sconces rewired for accent lighting on the wall. The banquette’s placement against the wall allows for easy circulation through the room to the rear of the house.
The home's original butternut paneling in the kitchen inspired new white oak cabinetry for its open plan layout.
Kari’s colorful living room features a handful of her paintings, a splatter-painted sofa, midecentury wall sconces, and curved wooden coffee table. The palette was informed by her art and vice versa.
On coffee table: a Greg Natale "Niemeyer Bowl
"We really love flexible, unfussy spaces,
Original hardwood floors run throughout, complementing the crisp white walls and ceilings.