Factory to Farmhouse

This west-facing interior view showcases the preserved bridge truss ceiling, a deliberate choice by Bob to honor the building’s industrial heritage. Initially, Bob envisioned polishing the original concrete floors, but decades of damage made this impractical. Instead, he opted for grey metallic epoxy flooring, achieving a sleek, durable, and visually similar aesthetic that complements the modern farmhouse style.

Observe the floor’s glossy sheen, reflecting light to brighten the space. In the left corner, the original garage door has been replaced with a large bi-fold glass door that opens fully, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living areas. The bridge trusses were painted crisp white, delivering a clean finish while preserving an industrial aesthetic.

The rundown cinder block factory had severely damaged floors and old garage doors that needed significant work to transform into a modern farmhouse. The concrete floors were cracked, stained with decades of oil and grease, and uneven from years of neglect.

From the same perspective as the before photo, the old garage doors were replaced with expansive windows, flooding the space with natural light. The emergency exit door, previously obscured behind the white SUV, was swapped for a large casement window that opens to a serene shade garden.

Where the basketball hoop once hung, the center of the room now opens into a spacious great room, welcoming visitors. The large wooden wall, planed, sanded, and stained by Bob, features 12-foot-tall planks that add warmth and contrast to the expansive bridge truss ceiling.

Bob selected classic marble tile to soften the room’s aesthetic, while the HVAC system, installed along the exterior of the bridge truss ceiling, enhances the loft-like feel. The old garage door was replaced with large bi-fold doors that fully open to a raised concrete deck, seamlessly connecting the indoor space to the outdoor kitchen for effortless movement.

From the back deck, the view highlights a large dining table crafted from century-old teak, sourced by Bob from a master woodworker in Maine. He commissioned custom legs, powder-coated in champagne gold to complement the home’s fixtures. The chandelier, Bob sourced from West Elm, to add a warm but modern touch.

Bob crafted custom closet doors to match the room’s large wooden wall, maintaining a unified look. He designed custom black window frames that add depth, making the windows appear as if they’re peering out at a landscape painting. A small upper window provides ventilation and natural light to the home’s butler pantry.

In this photo, you can see the richness of the wood window frames. Bob hung the pendant chandelier from Pottery Barn onto the metal duct pipe — adding to the loft-like feel the owner was striving for. Bob sourced the natural Umber Travertino Wallpaper from Wallquest.

The homeowners sought to integrate an antique butcher block, a cherished family heirloom from their farm and country store, into the kitchen. Bob designed a marble-tiled pedestal to support it, ensuring the butcher block was both a functional centerpiece for daily chopping and food prep and a nod to the family’s heritage.

The solid teak tabletop, weighing over 300 pounds, anchors the dining area with its century-old craftsmanship. Bob commissioned custom legs, powder-coated in champagne gold to match the home’s fixtures. He sourced a 100-year-old rug from Turkey, adding rich texture and history to the space.