Guest Quarters for a Farmhouse

Charlottesville, 2008

The owner of this 1,100 square foot project sought to convert a half-basement into a self-contained guest apartment. The existing raw wood and plaster finishes lent themselves to a minimal intervention, with design direction originating with the owners' Scandinavian roots. Heavy wood, white surfaces, and red accents make up the entire palette. Careful lighting and iridescent finishes make up for the loss of daylight in the most interior spaces.