THIS IS HOME BY TIFFANY HORTON, HORTON DES I GN STUDIOS PHOTOS BY MATT CORNEL IUS
P ulling down the Shirleys’ driveway, you are met with a stunning white house. You immediately notice the painted brick, soft arches and black windows. You are drawn in by the traditional feel of the house with its simple columns and a hint of farmhouse from its welcoming front porch. It looks so fresh and current; one might assume they are getting ready to step into a new build. That newness greets you when you step inside as well. There are light Scandinavian tones in the wood flooring, pristine white walls and trim, and fun, contemporary light fixtures with pops of gold. However, homeowner Lacey Shirley confirmed the house is not new at all. Matter of fact, the house was originally built in 2008, and the Shirleys bought it eight years ago, but because of its perfect Redwater location and good bones, they chose to renovate this beautiful house instead of buying or building something new. Both Matt and Lacey grew up in Redwater, so they have lots of friends and even family members living on their street. “We love it here. We’ve got about three and a half acres. It’s just a fun place
for kids to grow up,” explained Lacey. “We have a pool, hey go out in the woods and fish in the creek, and they have a rope swing. And then we live in this neighborhood, and there are lots of kids on the street.” Their location has made it possible to create a backyard farm of sorts with chickens, dogs, a turkey and even a pig. The home’s laundry room has been known to act as the perfect place for Lacey to incubate some eggs, as the family patiently waits for chicks to hatch. It really feels like a perfectly enchanting place to raise kids. The Shirleys’ house is very open. As you cross the threshold, there is a formal dining room to your left and the living room straight ahead with sightlines to the kitchen. The dining room has a modern feel with its white table and angular white and gold chairs that are anchored in the space by a bold geometric black and white rug. The living room is opened up with a vaulted ceiling accented by an arched dormer window, allowing the entire room to be washed with sunlight. Throughout the main area of the house, the color scheme is simple: black, white and gold. Lacey has added interest
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