Kevin drew his aesthetic inspiration from the gracious, welcoming lines of the Louisiana historic estates. “In the back, it’s like a Southern plantation balcony,” he says. “The downstairs living space just flows onto this balcony—which is part of the Louisiana culture that we’re just using in Virginia. It’s a very well used extension to the house.”
Although the family has lived in the home for a little over 12 years, that one feature remains a consummate favorite for the owner. “Without question, the veranda is my favorite part of the home,” the homeowner says of the heavily-used space that has hosted everything from early-morning Yoga sessions to small dinner parties to a wedding. “It has a fireplace out there, so it’s seasonal,” she explains. “Virginia is obviously not as warm as Louisiana, so it makes the veranda more usable throughout the year.”
