The inspiration for this “Haus” comes from our visits with our friends the Caldwells in Napa. Andy and I have been friends with John and Joy for many years. Our dear friend Olivia visited the Caldwell Vineyard Guest Cottage with us during our last Harvest Moon Dinner. “Caldwell is about love and family” and Olivia is family. (We have been the best of friends for over 25 years). She will be living in the Guest Haus and we wanted to use the Caldwell Cottage as inspiration. The Caldwell Cottage is a quaint house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. It has one large room that overlooks the vineyards with a great seating and dining space. The kitchen was renovated to resemble something “back in the day” with SMEG appliances, white cabinets and dark countertops. It is a just charming and a very comfortable space. We have always felt at home when we visit, coming away feeling relaxed and refreshed. Thanks to John and Joy for their hospitality over the years and we hope to get them out to the Fredericksburg Wine scene sometime soon.
When you enter the Guest Haus you will immediately notice the 20+ foot ceilings and expansive set of windows with stone fireplace. You can literally look thru the house into the meadow. The total space is approximately 1500 sq feet but it feels so spacious.
We’ve selected a very calm color palette for this home. The interior will be painted SW 7627 White Heron with the trim and doors in SW 6071 Popular Gray. The full kitchen is off to the right and Olivia has selected SW 6071 Popular Gray for her kitchen cabinets too and we will install a Calcutta Marble top.
We’ve selected Bertazzoni appliances for this project. Though, I suspect she will dine in the Main House with our Chef Andy quite often.
Just around the corner will be her “Wine Center”, the laundry, bedroom and Spa Bath! This bathroom will be exquisite. She has both a shower and claw foot tub that overlooks the meadow. (I’m kinda jealous as the Main house does not have this amazing tub) The bath is also SW 6071 Popular Gray with her bathroom cabinets SW 6236 Gray Harbor. We added an accent wall in the shower and behind the tub. We will be using IC Ames 8”x8” tile on the diagonal. The accompanying field tile will be White Retro IC.
Olivia also has a loft that overlooks the main living area. We are still talking about how to utilize this space. Let us know if you have any ideas you would like to share.
Check out Caldwell Vineyards at caldwellvineyard.com. If you buy tell them Andy and Lori sent you.
Cheers until next week.
Lori Weber Home Design 