A meadow theme encompasses the landscape design, with evergreens planted in beds to add a pop of color, frame windows and bookend the home.

The home’s cozy vestibule welcomes visitors and gives clues to the home’s overall design scheme, the pairing of old and new. Modern artwork and a contemporary pendant light cozy up to Brazilian chestnut floors and traditional furnishings. “A lot of information starts here and tells you about the house,” says interior designer Linda Woodrum.

“I always wanted the outside to dominate over the inside,” says interior designer Linda Woodrum when speaking of her inspiration for HGTV Dream Home’s light, airy — and understated — gathering space. Subdued fabrics, chosen to complement the room’s gray limestone walls, keep all eyes focused on backyard spaces.

A soothing palette of blue, cream and gray punctuates the cooking space, recognized by NKBA for its efficient, safe and accessible design. Cooking and dining rooms are combined in this year’s home to make the most efficient use of space.