Interior Design: The Barker Residence

The Barker Residence is a custom home built by Jake Overton of Overton Corporation for the Outer Banks Home Builders Association annual Parade of Homes in 2013. I met the Barkers when they visited me at work at my full-time job as designer for Manteo Furniture and we quickly hit it off and started throwing around fabrics and searching for the right pieces for their dream cottage on the Carolina Coast. I loved the colors the were quickly drawn too. Beautiful seaglass shades but in a deeper or darker tone. 

Living Room

The sofa: Lazboy Mackenzie Premier Sofa 610-435 in fabric: B974594 Azure

The Barkers wanted two really comfy recliners with stylish looks. The Riley High Leg Recliner (style# 448) from La-z-Boy was a perfect choice. We then selected a fun fabric with an all over pattern Mink (C988684)

Photo Credit: la-z-boy

Trans Ocean Rug

We added this rug from Trans Ocean's Ravella Collection in color Disco Denim.

It's an indoor/outdoor poly run in a loop design. I love these rugs because the are durable and for outdoor or indoor use, yet they feel and look like an indoor loop rug. This rug is affordable and retails for around $400 for a 5x8. 

Dining Room 

Custom Table by Woods Road Furniture

This home was featured in the Outer Banks Parade of Homes 2013 and WON for it's building category. Woohoo! The vote's are selected by the folks who attend the parade, which is what makes it special too me. If you're planning a trip to the OBX in October, look up the week of the Parade of Homes and plan to enjoy some beautiful homes. 

Photo credit: Outer Banks Home Builders/ Overton Corp.

Parade of Homes Description

"Nestled among the oaks, the Barker residence is a 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Outer Banks classic style home. This custom home showcases walnut floors, custom tile, granite countertops, a two car garage, and spacious covered porches. Green building practices and cost efficient techniques were used to provide efficiency in construction, ownership, and future maintenance. Come kick back and relax at Our Dream, created for the Barkers by Overton Corporation."

Approximate heated square feet: 2100
$345,000.00 Includes House Only

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Oyster Mirrors

I love these handmade North Carolina Oyster Mirrors. They are another way to place a coastal element, beautiful texture, and color. They vary in size and shape to suit your needs.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom features one of my favorite groups the Americana Home Collection by American Drew. I love the headboard detail which features an arbor gate design in a weathered whitewash finish. 

I selected these Distressed Nautilus Lamps from Palm Springs Rattan to add a touch of coastal style. They are very stylized and add a fun shape... I just love that shade! They retail for around $200 or $300 for outdoor rated.

Photo Credit: Overton Corporation

I love architectural renderings & sketches, don't you? This sketch really portrays the amount of detail and planning that Jake Overton puts into his homes. I often find myself talking with him and his wife Melissa about the old cottages of the Outer Banks and how he likes to bring that flavor into his custom homes.