The country charm of the rolling blue ridge hills opens in to a delightfully designed 19th century farmhouse. The reclaimed barnwood used for paneling has dated period newspaper adhered to the finish for an authentic dated feel. Gepetto Craftsmen finished the kitchen counters with solid walnut counter tops, contrasting with bright white finish on the cabinetry. Joining the small kitchen space to the dining room is a custom butcher block style countertop. We crafted a solid wood live or raw edge dining table with three inch thick hardwood top. Solid wood counter tops in the bathroom and other antique chic features unify the rooms throughout the house. Richmond Custom Kitchen Builder Services.
Reclaimed Barnwood for Wall Paneling
You’ll notice the wall paneling in many rooms was speckled with period newspapers which we found while cleaning out the walls. To build the legend of the house, as well as period color to the walls we ripped and pasted sections into the old boards as we sealed them for final install. The pant chips are authentic and the final patina a priceless touch that both unifies the rooms while adding unique details that are worth bending over to read. If you are designing a country house look and feel contact us to discuss techniques to build the story, legend and look in your finished project.
We have brought the unique texture and feel of reclaimed wood installations to office space construction, creative restaurant building, hospitality spaces in hotels, and rustic bar fabrication. If you have a barn on your property you would like to convert it to furnishings for your kitchen cabinets, tables, wall coverings or any other design elements for your new construction drop us a note to start your project.
Countryside tourists visiting the blue ridge mountains and countryside enjoy a stopoff at the Old Toad Pub.
Rustic Design
The rustic ideal and design theme were desired in this project to attract the weekender tourists from the Washington DC, Baltimore, and Richmond metro areas spend an accessible and enjoyable weekend at a nice countryside bed and breakfast or tour the local wineries near Charlottesville VA. The reclaimed barn wood facing used on the bar was taken from a barn not twelve miles from the restaurant’s location. Defined, rustic style is a design emphasis on rugged, natural beauty. It embraces nature-inspired textures, simple and earthy colors, and ultimately an unpretentious, organic warmth. Rustic style proves the old adage that everything comes full circle. Our pioneer ancestors would get a good laugh out of how fashionable the look is today — they probably dreamed of plastered walls instead of rough logs and carpets instead of bare plank floors. But thanks to rustic style’s unpretentious roots, organic textures and shapes, and natural warmth, it’s become as popular in the heart of the city as it is out in the woods.
Rustic interiors derive their warmth and heart from the sense of history and simplicity they evoke. They have a rough-hewn charm that appeals to us in this era of slick technology and manufactured materials. Not to say they lack innovation, though—the make-do spirit that spawned rustic style persists, resulting in one-of-a-kind objects repurposed in delightful ways.
Hardwood Craftsmanship
Gepetto Craftsmen finished out the bar design to serve both the drinking patrons and also the speed and accessibility of the staff serving the drinks day in and day out. The L shaped bar with service corner helps separate the bar area from the seated dining area. Our commitment to solid wood as a craft shows through in every polished inch of the bartop surface! A proprietary mix of curing, polishing and chemical finishes builds a deep luster on top of the gorgeous wood grain that you won’t hesitate to serve, spill or clean on top of. Contact us to start your custom bar construction for your home or business.
Country artisans directed the making of this solid wood bar from a barn reclaimed just 12 miles from the restaurant site. Service friendly fittings including ceiling mounted shelving and signage juxtapose rustic charm with design elements for speedy and efficient service by the staff. Creating an L-shaped bar encourages the conversation to flow allowing guests to face each other without interrupting the busy ‘mixologist’. The “L” shape divides the bar service area from the restaurant seating area.
Custom wooden windows restored to meet Historic Tax Credit stipulations are a specialty in the Gepetto shop.
We have a steady stream of historically accurate windows passing through the shop so much that we have a dedicated window guy!
If you need historic tax credits to make sure your project stays on budget, get a quote now:
Historic renovation tax credits provide more than an authentic living experience they keep the craftsmen employed locally building handmade windows with authentically aged glass. Solid wood doors that will last another 100 years. Architectural millwork is our specialty, and we excel at historic restoration projects from the 1600’s through the 1900’s. Contact us about the specific piece you need to finish your renovation.
Historic Wooden Window Builder Richmond VA
Historic Wooden Window Builder Richmond VA
Historic Wooden Window Builder Richmond VA
Historic Wooden Window Builder Richmond VA
Historic Wooden Window Builder Richmond VA
Historic Wooden Window Builder Richmond VA
Gepetto Millworks based in Virginia supplies historically accurate wooden windows for large scale renovation of historic buildings across the south east. We have supplied the Spartansburg SC area’s Montgomery Building in downtown, the Bull Street District in Columbia South Carolina, and Richmond VA’s tobacco row, Mainstreet, Shokoe Bottom, The Fan, and Museum District with custom made all wood joinery windows. Our window builds have been extensively tested and while historically accurate include weather stripping made of modern materials that meet and exceed all environmental and durability tests they have been subjected to. Single pane, hand glazed windows have worked in the south for over 200 years, and there’s nothing better than the test of time.
