First Time Builders

Custom Build for First Time Home Builders

A family of seven was looking for a modern farmhouse that would help them gather friends, family, and seamlessly enjoy the outdoors.

Rooms

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full basement, school/study room, living, dining, kitchen, pantry, laundry/mudroom

materials

Bone White Metal Roof, Alabaster SW Paint, Beachwood Oak Coretec Floors, Custom Lighting, etc etc etc etc

Project Highlights

When it came to making special touches and room for 5 kids – this home has a few subtle highlights.

Fitting 5 kids and their friends around an island is no easy task. Having enough storage without having a huge pantry was also a problem needing solved. So the result was an island that seats 10, adjacent to a dining room nook that easily seats 10 more – with cabinets under both sides of the island.

Adding a glass door to the 5 x 5 pantry allows natural light to flow in – with a sink and high shelves, there’s a surprisingly spacious place for all those extras that need to stay just out of sight… but in reach of the kitchen.

Adding a tabletop over the washer and dryer makes a great folding table, with built-in cabinets for dirty clothes or cleaning supplies. On the opposite wall is a window bench and storage for shoes and gloves and hats and accessories.

With three built-in nooks for beds, this room makes surprising use of space and allows for three boys to share a room – with plenty of closet space for the clothes and gear.

Home Q&A

How many square feet is this home?

This home is 2,650 SF – with a full basement to allow room to play. There is no garage, but plans are in the works to add a workshop garage in the near future.

What type of roof is that?

The modern farmhouse features a metal roof – color: bone white – that gives in an older style look with modern energy efficiencies.

What type of flooring is that?

The flooring used is Beachwood Oak floors which are a Coretec material that gives it a softer feel, and a lifetime warranty against water damage or scratches.

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In their own words

Amazed and still taking it in.

Trevor and his team exceeded our expectations – from the first conversation to the finishing touches on our home. As first time home builders, we were not sure of what to expect and needed a lot of questions answered along the way. Ironstone had great ideas, great patience, led us step by step, and the results are a dream come true.

Each time we met with Trevor to go over plans and ideas, he welcomed all our kids along for the adventure. I can’t believe how quickly they got things done. Every person I met along the way – electricians, framers, drywallers, installers, painters etc – was kind, friendly, helpful, and made it easy for us to trust the outcome.

Trevor always says “I want to make sure you get what you want – and that you are happy with the outcome.” and he really meant it. We went through many design changes and tweaks and he was patient and helpful.

I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for Trevor and Ironstone Homes for putting my family in our first custom built home.

I know there were other projects going on, but I felt like we were the only one Trevor was working on due to his attention and responsiveness. I would build with them again… but for now, we plan on growing old in this one!