We Painted our Green Built Home- Green!

Renovating a home, as my husband the builder has told me countless times, can be full of surprises and lots more work than you ever imagine. I don't like to admit it but he was right. Renovating this simple cottage seemed to take forever and of course cost more than we'd hoped.  

After barging from Sidney, BC and landing on Orcas our little cottage made  a perious journey down the road to it's new home on Orcas Island. There it was set up on steel beams until the foundation was poured for the house and  the new master suite addition. After approval by the county, it was lowered to it's new foundation. Then the fun began!

Ken and crew began tearing things out; like the kitchen, the pergo floors, the boring doors, the skinny trim, the carpet, most of the bathroom. Well, you get the idea, it was a top to bottom redo. The planning stage, that's the most fun when creativity surges and the ideas flow.

Our goal was to have a Craftsman-inspired Home with as many sustainable products that we could manage. We hired local carpenters, electricians, plumbers and painters. The cabinets were made on Island. We used wood from the property that we had milled. We both believe in details and high quality workmanship and were aiming for a jewelbox!  Sustainable in style with low maintanence exterior, single story living, and sited for sunshine.

Split cedar rails enclose the small garden by the entry. (Cedar from property)

 

 Oak Fumed Entry Door.

 

Suistainably harvested Bamboo Floors. A bank of windows faces west in the living room.

Hand crafted mantle on Blue Stone propane fireplace.

The view from the front door.

Glass vessel sinks in bath rooms on Island made cabinets.

Italian Tile in Master bath.

 Cork floors in Kitchen, High end Stainless Steel Appliances and locally made cabinets.

South facing bank of windows for solar gain in new master suite.

South facing porch off of living room.

Yes, we painted it Green! Three tones of green on Hardiboard planking. That will last forever and never grow moss! There is a small detail of deep red trim, but you can't see it in the pictures. This home on two level acres is just one mile to town. You can keep chickens here or a few sheep. There are horses in the neighborhood. It is a great place to garden as the soil is deep, rich, dark and well drained. Soil like this is rare on Orcas, mostly we have clay and rock!  All the surfaces are new in this home, and everything has been done with love and care. If you care about the planet, this home is one to look at. Available for the right folks for $479,500.

For more information about homes that may suit your lifestyle drop me a line! 

Kate@orcasdreams.com