Its owner describes this home as a 'rambling ranch', all 5,045-square-foot of it, perched on an expansive bluff over a wildflower field and with a forested backdrop, and 72 acres of land with stunning mountain views. The tired 1990s was ripe for renovation as nothing had been updated for 30 years but since the new owners are interior designer and his husband David Gerbitz, the chance to breathe new life into this stunning Vermont setting was an exciting opportunity. 'I'd call it a cosmetic facelift rather than a total gut,' says Joshua.
'We updated it by adding new wood floors and added millwork and beams to ceilings for more architectural interest. We updated the lighting throughout the home and outfitted the walls in wallcoverings to add warmth and texture, as well as to break up the rooms that are connected.' What's even more exciting about this renovation, is that in creating the new look and feel, designer Joshua says he was inspired by an iconic movie.
'It's Very Nancy Meyers – think the Vermont Version of the house from It’s Complicated,' he says. Take the tour, to see how he combines inspiration from nature, vintage finds and the to give his country home a charming look that stays just the right side of cozy! Joshua set about creating that special Nancy Meyers blend of comfort and elegance, or 'livable beauty' as the designer likes to call it, nothing too ornate and precious but still refined. 'I always look to Mother Nature for inspiration.
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