by Bailey Shelton | photos by Jeff Hart with Hart Home Media
A Dream Modern Farmhouse Made Reality
When Chris and April Templin began the build for their new home, they knew they didn’t want any compromises. After raising their children, the empty nesters could tell exactly what they needed and wanted out of a home, no more, no less. They began with a preliminary outline and a list of wants and needs. The basic ingredients of what would eventually become their 2,053 square-foot modern farmhouse, complete with covered porches, a woodburning fireplace, outdoor kitchen, spa-like master bathroom, and eight acres of countryside.
“It is exactly what we wanted. We love our porches, we love our kitchen and living area, our spa retreat in our bathroom and bedroom,” says April Templin.
The Templin’s chose Baker Contracting for their home build after searching for a budget mindful custom home builder that could meet all their wishes for the eventual home.
“Isaiah reached out to Chris a couple of times to see if there’s any questions we needed answered and his genuine kindness and communication helped draw us to make our decision to go with Baker,” April says. “They made our dream become a reality.”
Baker Contracting’s designer, Lindsay Mckinney, worked closely with the couple throughout the project. She helped them choose the perfect finishes throughout the home. They particularly loved the chandelier for their foyer, a gold & acrylic chandelier that resembles antlers. “I knew we were going to work really well together,” says Mckinney, “I felt like I really understood the concept, feel, and style that they were wanting and brought that to life.”
The property also features a canning kitchen for the Templins to preserve vegetables from their garden. Majestic Stone Imports of Indianapolis helped bring the outdoor kitchen and fireplace to life, as well as the primary kitchen, which features sage green painted cabinets from 1951 Cabinetry.
April Templin says, “We couldn’t have asked for a better team to be working with than the Baker team. There was always open communication, very easy to work with even when we changed our mind on some things. The whole team is very friendly.”
For help making your dream home a reality, reach out to the dedicated team at Baker Contracting at baker-contracting.com.
