Inspired by a simpler forms of French Tudor revival, the homeowners of this beautiful brick home had two primary requirements. Create a beautiful classically timeless home, and maximize the size of the home for the lot to accommodate their growing family.
Virtually maintenance-free this beautiful brick home is clad in brick with stone implements to add additional old world character.
Upon entering the home guests note the windows are sized in a way that is appropriate to the room though larger than most common homes would use. This move in the design successfully brings the visions of outdoor places into the home.
Throughout the home, many of the interior walls have been dressed with classic styled wallpaper in keeping with the era of French Tudor homes. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor of the home are lined with patterned Berber carpet runners allowing the classy look of wood floors while protecting them from the wear and tear of everyday traffic as well as sound absorption with the carpet.
In keeping with old world architecture the kitchen is also designed with finishes that give a nod to French Tudor architecture, with multi-step glaze finished pewter tone cabinetry and granite countertops. The kitchen is complete with its appointments of stainless steel commercial grade appliances.The great room which opens onto the kitchen is tied into the rear yard of the home with a series of 8-ft tall arch-topped French doors. The room is designed in a way that allows not only for standard living room furnishings but also a 10-ft long farm table for dining next to the exterior doors.
The master bedroom suite located on the second floor provides for his and her closets as well as a suitable master bathroom complete with tub and walk-in doorless shower.
In the Attic is a large craft room and game room with dormers that overlook Jefferson Avenue.This handsome home holds its place on Jefferson Avenue in Kirkwood and since a high standard for other homes to be built on this street.