Hello, my dear friends! How are you today? I hope you had a great weekend and are recharged for this Blessed week that is just starting!

I am very excited to be sharing this extraordinary home built by this very talented North Carolina building company, Pike Properties LLC (previously featured here, here, here & here). Here, the builder explains more about the process of creating this Belgian-style modern farmhouse, which I hope inspires you!

“The style is what we like to call modern-traditional. It is a mix of elements of traditional home design and modern flair to create the “perfect” combination. The expansive footprint was a must considering the lot we had to work with was 200+ feet wide. The idea was to create a home that made a statement and made it’s presence known, but that wasn’t overwhelming or imposing. We didn’t want a McMansion, we wanted a livable homey finished product that was elegant yet humble. Take note of the curved rafter tails. This is an expensive design upgrade but allows for the home to feel more welcoming and less tall and closed off. Its in small details like these that a masterpiece comes to life.

This home has a sense of symmetry and balance, without being 100% symmetrical, which accomplishes our modern-traditional style goal. The wing walls are a must in all of our home designs, if feasible, and we went all out with them here. The two wing walls on opposing sides of the front door act to guide your eye to the entry of the home, making it that much more inviting. Mixed into the exterior facade you will also find all of the items you come to expect from a Pike home; exposed rafter tails, cedar brackets and beams, 30-year architectural shingles, etc. If you look closely, you will also see that this home boasts copper gutters!”

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Photography is by Joe Purvis.

Belgian-style Modern Farmhouse

“It all started with this moment… After acquiring a prime homesite in a community we have been building in for quite some time now, we knew it was our opportunity to design and build a truly unsurpassed and exceptional home. Pike Properties likes to build 1 home per year that tests the limits and pushes them beyond anything they have ever done before, and this was their chance for 2018. Why was this homesite so special? It was tucked away down a private road and situated on over half an acre of flat land which is pretty large and rare for the area being only 15 minutes from the heart of uptown Charlotte. Fun fact: We built our 2017 showcase home just down the street from this property! See it here.

We knew that we could command a price unheard of in the area given the site and our ideas for a home design, so we set out on a mission. Working with our award-winning architects that are our go to’s for most of our high-end homes, we began to brainstorm. We wanted close to 6,000 square feet, 2 kitchens, a grand owner’s suite, at least 4 additional bedrooms, a killer outdoor living space, 3-car garage, and more! After a month or so of back and forth tweaking and perfecting the plans, we settled on the final design. Step #1 was to tear down the existing home, a dated 60’s ranch. That process is depicted in this photo, where the co-owners of Pike Properties, Matt and Anthony, are pondering what to build on the amazing homesite before everything was finalized. So what did we build?”

Timeless Beauty

This was the end result of 10 months of building plus an additional 2 months in planning and design. What you see here is a home that meets and exceeds the wildest of expectations and is truly an exceptional piece of craftsmanship.

Size: 5,700 Square Feet – 5 Bedrooms – 5 Bathrooms.

Exterior Details

Cedar Stain- Benjamin Moore Hidden Valley

Windows- Lincoln

Gas Lantern- CopperSmith Adams Street.

Shingles- Certainteed Landmark in Sunrise Cedar.

Kitchen

Natural wood tones, brass, and striking super white marble all mix together in harmony to create the most dreamy kitchen in Charlotte! It would have felt too cold if we didn’t bring in some of the wood elements. Even if we just did the wood toned island cabinetry, but didn’t bother with the shelves, range hood, or reclaimed headers. However, by implementing all those elements it made for a warm and cozy kitchen out of one that could have gone the other way given it’s vast scale.

Take a peek through the left cased opening, that’s the scullery. We will go into more detail about that in a bit!

Paint- Benjamin Moore Dove Wing

Countertop- Carrera Marble

Pot Filler- Brizo in Matte Black.

Counterstools: Gabby Home – Other Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here & here.

Kitchen Cabinetry

Custom inset cabinetry fills this kitchen and provides for ample storage space. A cabinet front Thermador Refrigerator is hidden where the tall pair of doors are on the center of the wall of cabinetry. Take note of the built in espresso machine perfect for all of the coffee lovers of the world. That is one of the many first class features that you will find in this home. A chef’s dream, the 48″ commercial dual fuel range with traditional oven and steam oven, plus a handy warming drawer is the heart of the kitchen!

Main Cabinetry Color- Benjamin Moore White Dove.

Refrigerator- Thermador 24″ Fridge/Freezer Panel Ready Columns set together for 48″ wide package.

Espresso Machine- Thermador 24 Inch Built-In Coffee Machine.

Kitchen Island

Island Color- Custom Natural Wood Finish

Pendants- Visual Comfort in Gilded Iron – similar here (affordable option).

Faucet- Brizo in Matte Black and Brilliance Luxe Gold.

Kitchen Sink: Blanco.

Backsplash

The same super white Carrera Marble that blankets the countertops heads up the wall making for what is just about worthy of being called a piece of art! We flanked it with the open shelving to soften the space and provide a perfect spot for displaying fine china.

Hardware: We used Emtek Satin Brass hardware throughout this kitchen.

Sconces- Visual Comfort in Hand Rubbed Antique Brass – similar Here (affordable option).

Similar Brackets: Here (matte black) – Similar Floating Shelves: Here.

Open Layout

We love this angle of the kitchen because it shows the open concept to the family dining room. A cased opening allows for each room to remain its own space, while still keeping the open concept buyers demand in this day in age, and allowing plentiful natural light to flow into the kitchen.

Floor- White Oak in Rubio Havana/White Finish – similar here & here.

Dining Room

Let’s start at the top with the ceiling. This ceiling detail is known as a groin vault, and is very rarely found in homes overall, and if found usually only in multi-million dollar residences. This home is valued at close to 2 million, but even so this type of extra WOW factor wasn’t necessary, it was just what we wanted to do to create a true masterpiece. Groin vault ceilings originated in the early days of Roman architecture, and are essentially two barrel vault ceilings that intersect at 90 degree angles. The framing for this piece was bought as a kit and assembled, then drywall was watered down and shaped to perfectly and smoothly form the curves and angles. The Visual Comfort Chandelier in Antique Burnished Brass is the perfect fixture to continue the visual interest downwards.

This photo is also a nice spot to point out the dark window mullions/muntins. They are painted in the same color we used for the interior doors, Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, and the look is just so clean and perfect. Not only does it provide a nice contrast, but also it allows the eyes to not be as distracted by the grids making for a more seamless transition from indoors into the natural world outside. And of course, wainscoting trim rounds out this dining room.

Paint- Benjamin Moore Dove Wing.

Chandelier: Visual Comfort.

Dining Table: Here & Here – similar.

Beautiful Dining Chairs: Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here, Here & Here.

Moroccan-style Rug: Lulu & Georgia.

Scullery

This is the scullery. Wait, what’s a scullery you ask? Well……. Merriam Webster defines a scullery as “a room for cleaning and storing dishes and cooking utensils and for doing messy kitchen work”. While it is hard to imagine dirty dishes and mess in this beautiful space, the concept is to allow for this second kitchen area to serve the purpose of keeping the main kitchen nice and tidy all the time. In layman’s terms, it is a second kitchen. It is fully equipped with all of the appliances; Refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, convection oven/microwave, and a wine cooler that is cabinet front to blend seamlessly. The same Carrera Marble from the main kitchen is continued in here, and this full height backsplash has quite a story behind it. The plans were originally to only go cabinet height as most backslashes are, but once that was in place we determined it would just be too beautiful and jaw-dropping to continue the tile all the way up. This tile is not cheap, so for an extra $4,000 and a rush shipping from China for $1,000, we got the needed tile in time to finish off what became a full height tile accent wall! A sleek Brizo on/off touch faucet is the perfect contrast and with a highly functional sprayer for cleaning dishes. The cabinetry in Benjamin Moore Soot looks truly dreamy with the Emtek Satin Brass hardware. Want another view of this room, well you’re in luck! 🙂

Faucet- Brizo in Matte Black and Brilliance Luxe Gold.

Sink- Blanco.

Countertop- Carrera Marble.

Wine Fridge – Thermador Freedom Cabinet Front – similar here.

Refrigerator- Bosch 800 Series French Door Bottom Freezer.

Dishwasher- Bosch 300 Series 24″ Recessed Handle Dishwasher.

Luxurious Backsplash Tiles: Here, Here, Here, Here, Here & Here.

Layout

Here you can get a perfect view of the striking tile accent wall! The convection ovens to the left above the traditional oven serves both the scullery and main kitchen, so it is strategically placed over near the opening to the kitchen. A pantry is also tucked our of view across from the ovens.

Ovens- Bosch 500 Series 30″ Microwave Combination Oven.

Living Room

This is an indoor/outdoor living space that we like to say evokes “California lifestyle” vibes. The wall of glass to the right can open up fully and completely to the outdoor screened terrace. That way, on beautiful North Carolina days you can brings the outdoors in and listen to the birds chirping as you read a good book on the couch. The doors are manufactured by Panoramic Doors and are a 15′ wide set with 5 panels that fold over one another all the way open. This is even better than a sliding set of doors or other variation of these fully opening doors that are out there because you actually don’t have any glass remaining. They fully and completely fold out and away so the whole cased opening is completely free of glass separated the indoors from the outdoors. An Isokern gas fireplace anchors this room and is surrounded by black Granite with a Cast Stone mantle.

Sleek and clean for the win! Built in bookcases/shelves are in the same natural wood as the kitchen island and range hood on the opposing side of this open concept space. Here is also a good opportunity to draw attention to the floors. Throughout this home you will find 4″ White Oak grade 1 floors finished off in a Rubio eco-friendly durable finish. The color is 2 parts Havana and one part White.

Paint- Benjamin Moore Dove Wing 960.

Fireplace- 42″ Isokern Vent Free Natural Gas with Birch Log Set

Sofas: Wayfair – similar: here.

Coffee Table: Here – Other Beautiful Coffee Tables: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Metal Base Chairs: Here (similar) – Other Accent Chairs: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Rug: Here, Here, Here & Here (in grey) – similar.

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Master Bedroom

A home of this magnitude requires an owner’s sleeping quarters that is just as amazing. This space is really two rooms in one, the bedroom and an office/sitting room. The glass paneled sidelights allow for both spaces to feel completely unique. Just a cased opening alone wouldn’t have felt that way. In addition, each room has a vaulted ceiling! We went with painted V-groove ceiling trim which looks sleek and clean but was the added pop we needed to take this from great to extraordinary.

Paint- Benjamin Moore Halo.

Chandelier– Visual Comfort Choros Two-Tier.

Sidelight Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Iron Ore.

Master Bathroom

From the moment we laid eyes on the 2D plans for this bathroom, we knew it would be a sight to see. The newly in trend paneled glass encapsulates the shower and makes it into its own room, quite literally. There are two entry doors on opposing sides. As you can also see, bi-fold windows open out onto a private courtyard garden. Marble mosaic tile lines the shower floor, and marble subway tile lines the shower walls from floor to ceiling. The curved wall is mirrored on the opposing side and a striking barrel vault ceiling connects the two. The barrel vault is accented with custom trim detail and is lit by LED strip lighting tucked underneath a grove. The round freestanding acrylic tub blends in perfectly with all the curves and is surprisingly light enough for two people to lift with ease! Elegant marble floors span the spa bathroom retreat.

Tub- Signature Hardware.

Tub Faucet- Brizo Litze in Brilliance Luxe Gold.

Chandelier- Visual Comfort Studio Venetian.

Vanity Mirror

A 100 pound Restoration Hardware mirror (round to match the tub and other curves) has the necessary scale and grandeur for this space. Abundant natural light is allowed to flow into the room from the transom window above.

Mirror- Restoration Hardware Niccolo – similar here, here, here, here, here & here.

Vanity Paint Color

The vanities in this bathroom were custom crafted by a local cabinet maker who also manufactured the kitchen and scullery cabinetry. Topped with Carrera Marble and painted in Benjamin Moore Soot the vanity just POPS.

Vanity Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Soot.

Cabinet Pulls: Emtek.

Vanity Sconces- Visual Comfort Camille.

Bathroom Accessories (Towel Bar, etc): Brizo.

Stairwell

A shiplap lovers heaven on earth! A grand U-shaped staircase with floor to ceiling shiplap takes you from the first floor up to the second! A unique pentagonal shaped window set brings in amazing afternoon sunshine!

Shiplap Paint Color

Shiplap Paint Color- Benjamin Moore White Dove.

Pendant: Visual Comfort 4 Light in Antique Burnished Brass.

Loft

As you traverse the second floor you soon come across this cozy loft space. Ideal for reading a book, game nights with family and friends, or causal TV watching, this space offers a variety of potential uses. This is another great shot to take in the beauty of the White Oak Floors.

Paint- Benjamin Moore Dove Wing.

Sectional Sofa: West Elm.

Similar Coffee Table: Here, Here, Here, Here, Here & Here.

Similar Console Table: Here & Here – Other Beautiful Console Table: Here.

Faux Cowhide Rug: Here.

Sisal Rug: Here.

Exterior Paint Color

Exterior Paint Color- Mountain 971 by Benjamin Moore.

Many thanks to the builder (& McKay! 🙂 ) for sharing all of the details above!

Builder: Pike Properties (Instagram)

Architecture: Frusterio Design, Inc.

Photography: Joe Purvis (Instagram).

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2 Comments to 'Belgian-style Modern Farmhouse'

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1. Susan said,
   February 3rd, 2019 at 10:14 pm

   This home is beautiful. Clean and crisp, yet welcoming. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

2. Alyssa said,
   January 18th, 2021 at 5:26 am

   Absolutely stunning home!! Scullery. Who knew? I need one! Do you happen to know the master bathroom wall paint color?

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