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 once 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 fit organically into the surrounding space.

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

The house has several spacious and bright rooms. Large glass doors ensure 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 the two sides of the house.

"Panoramic windows were made on both sides — this allowed us to visually expand the boundaries of the house and open up a magnificent view of vineyards," — architects explain their project.

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

For interior 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 excessive decoration. Cozy atmosphere is created by soft tones: from sandy and pale pink to deep blue. Comfort is provided by textiles: from small cushions on sofas to handwoven carpets in relaxation and bathroom areas.