Get Eco-Inspired Touring This Cool Contemporary Home
Danny Seo's Naturally House is a case-study in using organic, rustic, chic elements to create a livable, environmentally-conscious home.

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Naturally House
The brainchild of environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo, the Naturally House was designed by Steve Dray and Cecilia Winston and built by Lucas Barry. The stunning interiors were designed by Rebecca Cartwright, who also purchased the home. Built on the New Urbanist, walkable, organic farm-centered Serenbe community south of Atlanta, the Naturally House is constructed with vertical cedar woodplanks and uses the Japanese preservation technique of shou sugi ban in which wood is charred to make it waterproof. For Seo, it checks all boxes: "I think generally there is a lot of mindfulness in the design of this home that makes it a perfect fit for Serenbe," he says. "One thing is the close, intentional proximity of the neighbors, where you have a real connection to people when you're outside, but still have a sense of privacy when you're inside. The smart design of blending nature and privacy where it matters with community where you want it (like front porches) gives you the best of both worlds."
Swing Shift
Make New Friends, But Keep the Old
Living Well
Nature Inspired
Moveable Visual Feast
Next Level
Black and White
Clean Lines
Equestrian Theme
The terrace level of the Naturally home could be an in-law suite, but in Rebecca Cartwright's case, will be transformed into a rental unit. With its own entrance, kitchen, bath and living areas, adding these kinds of adaptable, self-contained spaces to homes is a new trend that can expand the use-value of your home.