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Will Taylor’s indoor/outdoor home
Mediterranean summer
Scandinavian winter
The openness that makes the Scandi Barn so appealing in summer doesn’t take away from how it feels to be there in the winter either. In fact, it makes the space even more inviting. “My favorite part of the addition is how light and airy it feels, even on a grey day,” Taylor said. With the soaring vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass that the hinged doors provide, he loves working in the space. “There’s a sense of calm, and the open feel helps give me clarity and space to think more clearly,” he said. The E-Series Hinged Doors and E-Series Casement Windows help keep the space comfortable too. Dual-pane glass along with the Low-E4® glass coating — an ultra-thin, transparent layer that helps keep heat inside during winter and deflect the sun’s warming rays during summer — makes these features more energy efficient.
Striking the perfect stylistic balance
In their efforts to make the most of their space and make it their own, they didn’t forget about creating a connection to the original home, too. In fact, they found creative ways to both complement and contrast with the Cape Cod cottage. “We kept the roof lines and angles so that there was a red thread between them but then used the windows, roof, and siding as an opportunity for architectural contrast,” Taylor said. For example, the Scandi Barn’s exterior “pops against the traditional, pale cedar shingles on the cottage” while the patio doors provide a “better balance for the overall aesthetic.” “I decided to have a series of [four] hinged doors versus a bi-folding door because we wanted to keep some synergy with the original part of the house,” he said. “A bi-fold would have made the Scandi Barn look too modern.” Taylor’s door choice also helps maintain a feel-good indoor/outdoor connection all year round.
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