Paradise in a Hut: How Lovers Built a House on a Vineyard

An unusual house can be found in the Napa Valley on the premises of one of the oldest vineyards in California. Its owners previously lived in San Francisco, but as soon as they got married, they decided to move to a more comfortable and quiet place.

They wanted to decorate their family home in the style of "elegant modernism," but approached the design without fanaticism. The main thing here is nature, and the house decoration should simply blend organically into the surrounding space.

Architects developed a project for a single-story P-shaped house. Externally, it resembles a large barn: the facade is clad in wood, and the pointed roofs are covered with metal. Thanks to panoramic windows, one can enjoy a stunning view of vineyards and mountains at any time.

The house has several spacious and bright rooms. Large glass doors provide a close connection between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The central part of the house contains the living room and kitchen, while bedrooms and bathrooms are located on both sides of the house.

"We made panoramic windows on both sides — this allowed us to visually expand the boundaries of the house and open a magnificent view of vineyards," — architects tell about their project.

It was important to emphasize the unity of the exterior and interior, so identical materials were used for the facade and internal space finishing. Even the mounting brackets for the chandelier above the dining table resemble woven grapevine.

For internal wall finishing, plaster was chosen. The floor in the living room is concrete, in the bedrooms — wooden, and for the bathroom, patterned tiles were selected.

They did not overload the interior with additional decoration. Cozy atmosphere here is created by soft tones: from sandy and pale pink to deep blue. Comfort is ensured by textiles: from small cushions on sofas to handwoven rugs in relaxation and bathroom areas.