Northern California Farmhouse — style reimagining

Style

Northern California Farmhouse

Inspired by Walker Warner Architects· no affiliation

Reimagined NorCal vernacular — vertical board-and-batten, blackened steel, restraint.

• Restraint over abundance — maximum 3 materials on the front elevation: siding, trim, roof.
• Vertical reverse board-and-batten with deep half-inch reveal casting real shadow lines.
• Standing-seam metal roof — concealed fasteners, 16-inch panels — never shingle, never tile.
• Slim Crittall-tradition blackened steel mullions; full-pane glass on any opening larger than 3' × 3'.

Scope

Light remodel

New paint, siding, roof, and finishes — the structure stays put.

Replace the exterior materials in the chosen style while keeping every structural element exactly. Best for solid bones with dated finishes. This is what most renovations call 'a refresh.'

Typical cost

$150K–400K

Timeline

3–5 months

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