CONTEMPORARY CHARISMA

It started with a dream of something contemporary, sleek, modern. A home that would meet the needs Brian and Jill Staffne’s busy young family, yet reflect their desire for a contemporary design. They brought those dreams to the team at Jordahl Custom Homes and the results are a visual symphony of sleek modern lines, accented with dramatic black, gray and chrome, combined with luxurious textures and fabrics.

From the stunning deep bronze and white exterior siding, with distinctive vertical accents and dark stone entry, to the unique chrome chandelier visible only from the outside, each detail is coordinated with the contemporary theme used throughout the spacious 2,400-square foot home. Design details like the extra-wide exterior soffits, flat panel garage doors and lower roof pitch help reinforce the linear modern look.

Walking into the foyer, you can catch a glimpse of the open design of this lovely Jordahl Custom Homes plan. The living area, open dining room and large kitchen have vinyl planked flooring with a dark restored-wood look, with emphasis on dark grays with a hint of warm tan undertones. Nine-foot ceilings, recessed lights and pale gray walls with wide white casings enhance the neutral palette that is both elegant and contemporary.

“Jill and Brian came to us with a clear vision of what they wanted,” said Jordahl Custom Homes designer, Brandi Youngmark. “We then worked within that perspective, and created a home that reflected their choices in all aspects of the design.” Any theme or design idea can be incorporated into the home design, Youngmark added, because Jordahl has both in-house designers and drafting staff that can incorporate the ideas and create a unique look for that individual homeowner.

Living Spaces

Toward the living area, light from the three oversized windows overlooking the Shadow Wood pond floods the large open area, while three rectangular transom windows line the south wall. Rather than a traditional window frame, all the windows in the home have a sheetrock wrap, providing a frameless, contemporary look.

An oversize sectional couch in black leather with cream accents provides seating for family and friends. A plush off-white area rug centers the space, topped by a large black leather ottoman that has a glass top inset on one side.

The dining room has a stunning chrome light fixture accent with hanging crystals which complements the black acrylic and chrome table. Offering seating for eight, the chairs feature cushioned white leather with matching chrome. A silver and black shag rug defines the area. On a silver accent wall, a dramatic black and white image of a tree lining a country path adds warmth and depth. The oversize patio door and side windows provide great views of the private back yard, and coordinate with the owner’s preference for natural light.

Stepping over to the kitchen, the look is sleek and very functional. Tall oak cabinets, finished in a custom espresso shade, have unadorned slab doors, accented only by oversize brushed nickel hardware. Stainless appliances correspond to the modern motif. Warm gray, clear and sparkling white tiles create the backsplash above white quartz countertops. The pantry is another example of the custom detailing: Rather than a walk-in pantry, Jordahl designers created a wall of 12” deep cabinets, creating a vertical pantry that not only has great storage but fits the modern feel of the kitchen.

A center island is lit by three clear rectangle pendants of acrylic and silver wire. One side of the multi-purpose island offers four stools, finished in white acrylic and chrome, while the other side has additional cabinet storage. Around the windows, open “floating” shelves―a design element that Jill requested--accentuates the open, airy surroundings.

Just to the side of the kitchen is a charming powder room. Matching pendant lights are reflected in the frameless mirror above the pedestal sink, which boasts a unique chrome faucet that creates a mini-waterfall.

Beside the door to the three-stall insulated garage, is a practical drop zone for family coming in and out. A plexiglass bulletin board is used to keep the family calendar available. Across the hallway, a three-stall locker area, matching the other espresso cabinetry, is easily accessible from the front foyer or the garage, and keeps all the kids’ jackets and accessories tidy and handy.

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The View Above

Going upstairs, a plush light gray carpet leads up to the four bedrooms. Three oversized square windows offer ample light, along with the ninelight chrome and white chandelier above.

Each of the three children’s bedrooms has a different accent color and theme, yet are complementary to the underlying modern look. The first bedroom adds a splashy hot pink to a black and white zebra design. The second bedroom is home to a young boy who dreams of cars. Above the bed is a dark blue stripe with a large Ford logo, and two hub caps positioned like headlights on the wall, while a corrugated sheet metal lines the accent wall. Turquoise, yellow and white are the dominant colors in the third bedroom, complete with loft bed and petite turquoise couch.

In the hall between bedrooms, a pocket door on the right conceals the stacked washer and dryer while the one on the left leads to a bathroom. In the bath, two adjacent vanities have rounded-edge vessel sinks with contemporary wall-mounted fixtures. Linen-look vinyl flooring in taupe makes for easy cleanup, and ties in with the espresso cabinets and rusty orange accents. Separating the toilet and oversize soaking tub from the vanity area is another pocket door.

Gray and white create a restful zone in the master bedroom, with true red accents in the pillows and one raised texture impact wall. The master bath has his and hers square vessel sinks, with countertop and base cabinets with matching slab door espresso cabinets. Light sconces on either side of the frameless mirrors are elegant clear glass and chrome. Above, imaginative transom windows are carefully placed for maximum light as well as privacy. The large walk-in custom shower has white squared tiles inset with gray, clear and silver metallic glass mosaics on the floor and walls as well as covering the corner seating area. Another pocket door leads to a walkin closet with great storage and two windows to enhance natural light in the area.

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Start with an Idea

“Jill and Brian had a particular dream of what they wanted in a home,” said Youngmark, “but many new homeowners don’t have such defined concepts. That’s why our sales team is so valuable for someone looking to build―they can help them go through plans and select an initial layout and style that would work for their family.”

When working with Jordahl Custom Homes, the next step is a valuable one for homeowners-to-be: the design consultation with Katie Kern or Brandi Youngmark. “That’s where we review the layout, look at the details in the kitchen, check wall and window placement, and look at the room flow,” said designer Katie Kern. Once the layout is settled, the fun begins of making all the selections for the exterior and interior.

“We take it in phases so it’s not overwhelming for the homeowner,” noted Youngmark. “We plan a series of four or five meetings over the course of several weeks, and each week, there is another selection process.” By having designers and drafting staff available, homeowners are assured that each step will be designed to their specifications. Once the home construction begins, project managers watch over each detail, ensuring the quality construction of all aspects of the home.

The biggest advantage of Jordahl Custom Homes, stressed both Kern and Youngmark, was the homeowner support throughout the process. “We don’t send them off to find things,” Kern said, “we have everything they need for the project inhouse, so we can answer their questions, or find the right materials.”

“We’re unique in the support we give the homeowners,” agreed Youngmark. “Whether you're building a $150,000 home or one for a million, you get the same great service and experience.”

Creative, contemporary and totally charming: it’s a beautiful new home designed by Jordahl Custom Homes to be a perfect fit for this young family’s contemporary style. [AWM]

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