Casual and Comfortable in the Country

Having cattle in the country for years, Britt and Lacee Cavalier dreamt of having a home in the county as well. Earlier this year, that dream became reality for this young family of five. Admiring the home since he was a child, Britt was thrilled when he got a call from the former owners. “When we first walked through the house we immediately fell in love. The house had good bones!” Lacee explains. Sharing a vision of what the house could become, Britt and Lacee decided to sell their home in the city and transform the home into the modern farmhouse of their dreams.

“Overall this has been an amazing experience for our family,” Lacee shares. After purchasing the home in March of this year, they began a smooth, three month renovation in April and moved in this July. The removal of wallpaper and a consistent, airy color palette throughout made the 5,037 square foot home feel even larger. Sourcing materials from local vendors such as Dishman Flooring and Valley Supply, all of the flooring was updated throughout, the master bathroom was completely renovated and all of the lighting was changed as well.

In the heart of this country home is the kitchen. By enlarging the entrance from the kitchen to living room and adding a brick archway, the kitchen is warm and welcoming. “My favorite room  in our  home is our kitchen! I love how spacious it is. It makes it so comfortable to entertain!” Lacee says. Spacious enough for a built in desk for the kids to do their homework while Lacee and Britt cook dinner as well as a dining table and a large island, it’s easy to see why the family spends most of their time in this room.

With three young children, Rowan, Lucy and Rush, Lacee tried to keep everything in their home practical. She enlisted the help of her friend Lauren Larpenter with Lovely Spaces by Lauren for interior decor and Todd Bryan for seasonal decor. From adding a mudroom at the back entry to banning breakables, the Cavaliers keep things casual and comfortable. POV