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Vermont Home with All the Old House Details

The Vermont home by Smith & Vansant Architects PC that you’re going to see today has all the best details that create old house charm. An abundance of nooks and crannies, wood floors and painted floors, and a few updates make this charmer a true gem for those who love old homes.

Classic Cape Cod house in VermontPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

The classic Cape Cod architecture holds a host of treasures inside. The living room has an abundance of built-in bookshelves with window seats. An eclectic mix of furniture creates a cozy gathering space.

Cape Cod living room with eclectic furnishingsPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

Now this is a bathroom where you can spend some time! A built-in bookcase provides plenty of reading material. The vintage sink has a unique soap and glass holder nearby, along with pretty candle sconce lights.

Old house powder room with vintage sink and built-in bookcasePhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

The dining area in the kitchen also has built-in shelving. I need something like this just to hold all my cookbooks. Asymmetrical doors hide more shelving under the staircase with its painted stairs. Vintage snowshoes give a nod to Vermont winter fun.

Kitchen dining space with stairway and built-in shelvesPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

You may have already noticed the gorgeous, golden wide-planked floors in this Vermont home.  The collection of yellowware bowls pick up on the golden hue in the kitchen. Note the glass drawer knobs on the beautiful built-in cabinet.

Charming older kitchen with wide plank wood floorsPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

Charming older kitchen with wide plank wood floorsPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

A bank of windows above a salvaged kitchen sink enjoys a view of the backyard, which is just as appealing as the inside of the house. 

Custom mullioned windows in old home kitchenPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

Puppy waits to come inside through the laundry room where he can get a doggy bath just inside the door. I love how functional rooms like this are updated with today’s conveniences, but still embrace old house charm like the antique drying rack and vintage light fixtures.

Vermont home - updated laundry room with dog showerPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

The family dog gets to bathe in style with 19th century English transferware tiles.

Vermont home - updated laundry room with dog showerPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

The main staircase in the Vermont home also has painted steps and enjoys built-in shelving. I like the idea of a window somewhere along the stairway for natural lighting. My own house has a similar window toward the foot of the stairs.

Antique Vermont home painted staircasePhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

During the home’s renovations, newer features were added like this skylight at the top of the steps.

Skylight at top of hold house staircasePhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

Time to curl up in this under-the-eaves bedroom with windows that allow the sunrise to greet you each morning. At night, listen to the birds in the trees right outside.

Antique bed in under-the-eaves bedroomPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

I think this must be the bedroom located at the top of the kitchen stairs due to the painted floor color. The family has to be avid readers with all the books they have displayed throughout the home. Want to see what’s beyond that quirky little door?

under-the-eaves bedroomPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

It’s a pretty craft room located above the garage. The shelves in the knee walls were added during the renovation but look as though they’ve always been there. The beautiful soapstone sink is a salvaged find. 

Craft room in old Vermont homePhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

A salvaged claw foot tub was added to the upstairs bathroom along with a custom shower tucked under the eaves. 

Salvaged claw foot tub in vintage bathroomPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

Antique delft tiles collected by the homeowner were added to the shower tiling. What a beautiful shower.

Custom blue and white walk-in showerPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

The back of the Vermont Cape Cod house features a large porch and patio for outdoor dining. 

New England Cape Cod home with large back porchPhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

 

Back porch with colorful wicker furniturePhoto by Smith & Vansant Architects PC

 

You can see more photos of this beautifully renovated Vermont home by Smith & Vansant Architects PC over at Houzz.

 

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8 Comments

  1. Charming home design. Love all the books displayed so that you can actually read them!
    The picture in the kitchen is a bit creepy though. 😳
    Your neighborhood and home tours are always so interesting and fun. Thanks!

  2. What a great home. Many things I really like…lots of book storage, a pretty kitchen, love the slightly hidden craft room and am very fond of metal roofing. I would love one of those small drying racks for the laundry room. Skylights and window seats are nice. Lots of character here.

  3. Charming home. I would not want to dust those books and as for the ones near the toilet, uh, that’s a no from me!

  4. Oh, Jennifer! This is one of the most charming homes I have ever seen you feature. I love all books everywhere and the nooks and crannies. The woodwork and windows. It’s just beautiful. Lucky homeowners. They must marvel every day at how fortunate they are to live there.

  5. Merry Christmas Jennifer!
    It’s a beautiful house. I agree with the other reader that the picture in the kitchen is creepy though!
    I wouldn’t want him watching me do the dishes every night.
    Did you notice that in the first bathroom, the mirror was made out of a snowshoe?!
    Very Vermonty.

    Take care.
    Christine
    New Hampshire