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Eaton Farmhouse

A 1,500 square foot custom home built entirely from natural materials: wool insulation, solid wood walls, floors and ceilings, and framing left exposed throughout.

LOCATION

Eaton, NH

SIZE

1,500 sq ft

A modern two-story house with green siding, black trim, multiple windows, and a wooden panel accent on the gable end, set on a gravel base outdoors. 
ABOUT THIS PROJECT

What it took

A custom home in Eaton, built entirely from natural materials. Solid wood carries the walls, floors and ceilings in place of drywall, and the framing is left exposed throughout.

We insulated it with sheep's wool instead of foam or fiberglass. Wool holds moisture without trapping it, so the walls can breathe instead of sealing everything in. It doesn't off-gas the way foam does, so the air inside stays cleaner, and it's a better sound buffer too.

None of that was the easy way to build this house. It would have been faster to insulate with foam and close every wall in with sheetrock like most homes in this valley. We didn't, because a house this size is small enough that every material choice shows, and we wanted the ones here to be honest about what they are.

Inside a wooden cabin living room with high vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams, wood-paneled walls, a stone fireplace, a wood stove, a wooden table, chairs, a corner with a couch, a painting of a cow, and a window allowing natural light.
The image shows a cozy kitchen with wooden accents, including a wooden island and countertops, and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. There are multiple white pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, a black cabinet, and various kitchen appliances
A rustic kitchen with wooden floors, ceiling, and walls, including a central kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, open shelves with dishes, and a breakfast bar with stools.