Home is a mix of tradition and transition

Completed in November of 2013, Matt and Kim Huffty partnered with Justin Sever from Vintage Residential and Looney Ricks Kiss from Baton Rouge to design and build their family’s custom dream home in the Provenance community.

Situated at 3303 Newberry Lane in Shreveport, the 2,617-heated-square foot, five-bed, three-bath home sits at 3,825 square-foot under roof, and is nestled in the traditional neighborhood development of Provenance in South Shreveport. The traditional neighborhood is reminiscent of yesterday’s small towns with a strong sense of community.

The village setting of the Provenance community has everything one would need blended with beautiful green areas and friendly faces. As the first neighborhood/community of its kind in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, Provenance provides the convenience and quality of life that today’s families of all ages long to enjoy. The old-timey charm with well-thought out conveniences makes this neighborhood more than just home.

The neighborhood surrounds Windrush Lake, which provides residents with a peaceful place to relax and unwind after work. Next to the lake is the Windrush Park, where children can be seen playing and community events are held for residents.

The Huffty home faces the park located in Phase 2 of the neighborhood development.

By design, the exterior of the home somewhat resembles a traditional farmhouse. Hard plank siding mimics “tongue and groove” wood siding that might have been used a hundred years ago. Recycled brick accents on the chimney and custom wood windows and doors help to finish the “old farmhouse” look the Hufftys dreamed. There is a balcony overlapping the front porch that is the perfect place for the family to sit and watch their children play at the nearby park.

“All paint choices and most furnishings are from [Medina]. They helped with the design concept of the house,” Kim said.

“Kim and Matt are clients that every designer hopes for,” Alison McKenzie, the owner of Medina, said. “They were very open to new ideas but also had a clear idea of what they wanted their new home to be. We were able to mix our transitional style with their traditional pieces to create a home that is unique, beautiful but also livable. From the artwork to the upholstery and the architecture and finishes, the Huffty home is nothing short of magnificent. Working with them to create their dream home was a dream for us.”

The house was designed around the main (multi-function) room. The living room flows into the formal dining room and finally into the kitchen. The open floor plan is inviting with light.

“We opted for 10-foot ceilings upstairs and down to give the space a much roomier feel. We put transom windows everywhere and used the same hardwood flooring throughout the house but splurged on custom shutters and drapes for window treatment,” Matt said.

Adorned with a vintage farmhouse sink, the only thing this kitchen is lacking is a garbage disposal, but to get the true vintage sink, this was something the husband and wife duo chose to forgo. All stainless Thermador appliances twinkle against the bright cabinets and countertops. Custom chandeliers in the kitchen and dining room are from the House of Carpets in Shreveport and give the kitchen a modern touch and add even more charisma to the charming home.

“We wanted to build a house that was modern and fresh but would still be stylish and relevant as the years go by. We love the timeless details,” Matt said.

With a budding family, the Hufftys’ kitchen uses a combination of custom cabinetry and open shelving to accommodate and organize the family’s needs. The custom backsplash is embellished with hand-painted tile from Italy. A beautiful island topped with marble sits in the middle of the kitchen sure to be topped with children’s art or school projects or surrounded with family and friends.

The gallery room off the kitchen has an exposed, inside brick wall and three sets of French doors that open to the patio to bring in light and create an airy space. Equipped with a wet bar in the gallery’s nook, family gatherings and outdoor events can easily be hosted in this home with the outdoor kitchen area built-in on the home’s outdoor courtyard patio.

A seemingly pretty basic patio and yard includes an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, but the Hufftys also use this space to remember their past. Matt said,

“We salvaged an iron-rod gate from our last house in South Highlands and had it reconditioned to be used as our gate from the front yard to the back. It is estimated that the gate is more than 100 years old.”

Back in the home, the recycled brick wood-burning fireplace is sure to keep the family warm this cold winter season. Decorated in a neutral grey color scheme with splashes of blue, all furniture, rugs and accents came from Medina. The beige and white quatrefoil rug atop the rustic hardwood floors divides the living room and dining room into a separate yet unified space. Recessed lighting creates perfecting lighting for the area, and builtin surround sound is just the icing on the cake.

Leading into other rooms, doorways and entryways are topped with interior door transom windows, which adds the Hufftys’ extra-personalized touch to the home.

Around the corner from the living room, the large master bedroom retreat is breathtakingly refreshing with marble tiered countertops and marble floor tiles. French doors open to the master bathroom with a large mirror wall reflecting the custom built-in glass cabinets perfectly organized. Subway tiles surround the glass encased marble tile shower beside the garden tub.

Down the hall from the master suite, the downstairs bathroom houses a custom porcelain sink with chrome hardware and exposed fixtures. The grey subway tiles and marble flooring make the small space seem larger.

The laundry room is tucked neatly inside the home by way of pocketed doors.

The upstairs of the home features three beds, one bath and an office nook. With high ceilings, a wide staircase, wood flooring and transom windows, the space has a timeless feel, which is perfect for the Provenance neighborhood.