A Charlotte couple was in search of a home where they could raise not only their five young children, but also their growing herd of assorted farm animals. They found a beautiful plot of land in South Charlotte. And then, they enlisted the help of Kingswood Homes in Charlotte NC and design firm Shannon Bowman Interiors to build and furnish their new home.
“When we first meet our clients, we love to learn as much as possible about them. We want to know everything from the family dynamic to the everyday function needed. That’s how a new home flows perfectly,” says Shannon Bowman, founder of Shannon Bowman Interiors. Through questionnaires, conversations, and visual references, Bowman dials in a working knowledge of each client’s aesthetic and lifestyle needs. This knowledge deepens during the plan and construction phases of the home build. Throughout these phases, clients continue to evolve and articulate their priorities and preferences. “All of this is key for us to help our clients shape a home that’s comfortable and liveable for their family,” explains Bowman.
Where the Horses Roam
In the case of these young homeowners, they wanted a transitional farmhouse-style home well suited to their large family. Additionally, they wanted it to be sturdy enough to be handed down for generations. Their vision included spaces that were polished and large enough to host extended family and friends for holidays and other gatherings. But they still wanted a space that still made sense for casual everyday use. Another client goal was to maximize views of their gorgeous property. From a field of grazing horses, to a peaceful pond, to a sunlight-dappled stream, and beyond—there’s certainly no shortage of beautiful features surrounding this home.
For Kingswood, taking full advantage of the property also meant turning entire walls into sliding doors. This accomplished the client’s goal of capitalizing on the property’s beauty, while also blurring the boundary between inside and outside for more seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Space for Generations
Within the home, the family has 13,500 heated square feet tailored to their every need. Seven bedrooms, seven full baths, and four half-baths cover the necessities. Meanwhile, a craft space, bunk room, kid’s study area, four seasons room, and billiards room cover the fun. Throughout the home, durable fabrics prevail—a necessity for any young family of five. These are set alongside a variety of textures and weaves that add warmth and variation. The color palette revolves around calming hues of white, blue, gray, and taupe. Warm woods evoke hominess and rusticity, while black accents retain a modicum of modernity.
Vendors that helped bring this home to life include ITC Millwork, Bird Hardware, Palmetto Tile, Halls Flooring, and Vicki Walls. Almost all of the furniture came from North Carolina vendors. For example, Taylor King, Hickory Chair, Chaddock Home, and Century Furniture. Some pieces, like the dining table, coffee table in the four seasons room, and desk in the office, were custom crafted using wood taken from a tree that was cut down to clear space for the house.
All told, Kingswood Homes in Charlotte NC and Shannon Bowman Interiors collaborated to create a home certain to become one family’s setting for generations to come.
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