William Wilson A hallway that connects upper-floor bedrooms is put to use as a special project center.

A hallway that connects upper-floor bedrooms is put to use as a special project center.

Front Exterior: Ahead Fiber cement board reproduces the look of lap siding. North Georgia cypress, installed, lends a contemporary aesthetic.



Front Exterior: Following A crisp white coat of paint, 5-V crimp metal roof program and locally sourced stone cladding complete the look of the modern Southern farmhouse.



Foyer: Before The front door opens into a ground-floor mudroom. A stairs leads visitors to the house's main floor and living room.



Foyer: After Interior designer Linda Woodrum established a subtle theme of circles in this entry area, which hints at the house's rustic-chic layout style.



Kitchen: Before Designed as the heart of the house, kitchen install tv on wall service . a natural gathering space, flows out to a central courtyard and the living room.



Kitchen: Following Hickory cabinetry, travertine and glass tile and terrazzo-blend countertops , when paired with steel and brushed nickel, tell a story of cool and warm tones.



Dining Room: Before A stunning three-part tray ceiling functions as a defining feature in the dining room.



Dining Room: After A mirrored wood dining table and matching benches invite socializing. Two drum pendants have been set up to give visual interest without obstructing views in the kitchen.



Barbecue Courtyard: Before As opposed to displacing surplus soil to carve out a garden, a central courtyard becomes the focus of outdoor entertaining.



Barbecue Courtyard: Following Accordion doors connect the courtyard to the kitchen. The space functions as both a second dining room and an outdoor kitchen, complete with grilling station.



Side Yard: Before Locally sourced rock cladding recalls old granite foundations and farmhouse walls. Minimal displacement of soil is a focus of landscape design.



Side Yard: Following A custom made bioswale sends rainwater to the front lawn's rain pond. Landscape elements beautify, attract native birds and additional mitigate runoff.



Georgia Room: Ahead Although unconditioned, the Georgia Room expands the home's living space. A protective liner and marine-grade flooring aid weatherproof the room.



Georgia Room: After A mix of contemporary outdoor furnishings, antiques and rustic farm-sourced accessories pops in a room designed to accommodate relaxation or entertaining.



Retreat: Before Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of wooded farmland. A simmering shade of ginger adds a pop of drama.



Retreat: After Designed as an escape in the home's more social, active areas, this reading and comfort room boasts neutral furnishings as well as shelving and tables created from recovered materials.



Living Room: Before A wall of glass blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces. A poplar wood wall treatment makes a subtle yet substantial design statement.



Living Room: After Interior designer Linda Woodrum selected understated furnishings to keep all eyes magnificent views. An oil painting by Signe Grushovenko references Serenbe's fame as a cycling destination.



Living Room Courtyard: Ahead The living room flows out into a courtyard, carved out of the website. A subsurface drainage system installed in this region directs rainwater to bioswales in side yards.



Living Room Courtyard: Following A custom gravel mix paves the courtyard, where all-weather furnishings encourage gatherings. A hedgerow of gardenias offers a pure privacy fence.



Mudroom: Before Hand-scraped engineered hickory wood flooring direct people from the home's back entrance to main-floor living spaces.



Mudroom: After Locker-style hickory cabinetry finish with perforated metallic doors stow away pet supplies as well as a washer and dryer. A dining table-turned-console offers a place to fall secrets and incidentals.



Master Bedroom: Prior to Designed and built to resemble an outbuilding in an old farmstead, the master suite boasts its own private courtyard.



Master Bedroom: Following A saturated colour palette contributes to the area's oasis-like design sensibility.



Master Bathroom: Before Sliver windows invite natural light into the space. Carrera marble tile produces a shimmering, jewel-like effect.



Master Bathroom: Following Drop pendants and green, hotel-style towels give lived-in elegance into the spa-like space.



Stairwell: Before The home's light well soars three stories and terminates in a cupola, where windows open to expel warm air.



Stairwell: After Locally sourced art pops contrary to the stairwell's neutral walls. A custom-crafted chandelier, fashioned from tobacco drying sticks, brings the eye.



Guest Bedroom: Prior to HGTV Green Home's guest bedroom borrows light in the stairwell. A run of exterior windows offers views of the neighborhood.



Guest Bedroom: Following Graphic prints set nicely within this relaxation area. Saturated color comes in the form of an antique-style storage shelf and throw pillows.



Toilet: Prior to Frosted glass micro-block tile clads both the backsplash and tub surround and ceiling. The tortoise shell-style tile inspired the room's overall design scheme.



Toilet: Following A graphic-print shower curtain brings the eye to the room's interior. Tangerine accent pieces give drama.



Craft Area: Ahead A hallway that connects upper-floor bedrooms is put to use as a special project center. Windows (two of which open) offer views of the barbecue courtyard and side lawn.



Craft Area: Following A 12-foot hickory countertop is stocked with painting supplies and flexible task lighting.



Child's Bedroom: Before A attic space, complete with oak-wood banisters, offers a treehouse-style escape.



Child's Bedroom: After Twin beds, fashioned from reclaimed wood pieces and upholstered in durable acrylic cloth, tuck under the room's loft. Lime-green accents contribute to the area's youthful style.



Garage: Prior to Continuing the Southern farmhouse theme, the garage, perched over HGTV Green Home 2012, is designed to resemble a classic wagon shed.



Toilet: Following Fiber cement siding reproduces the look of lapboard plus a 5-crimp metallic roof stands instead of a classic tin roof. Landscape components soften the structure's foundation and also the futon doubles as its own private patio.