Farmhouse Feels

(Right) Marble tile backsplash in the kitchen creates a timeless look.

Jade and Matt Ledoux, a couple who met in college while attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, knew they wanted to settle on property in Sunset near where they both grew up. When they stumbled upon a large property in the area, they bought it with a 10-year goal in mind. “We met with a land architect for about [one] year, designing the entire layout, which included elevations, ponds, trees, a pad for a ‘barndominium’ and a house pad,” Jade says.

Over the years, the Ledouxs landscaped the property, built the barn-inspired condo and grew their family (they now have two boys, Luke and Grant, and two girls, Kate and Molly). In August 2021, they met with April Guillory, owner and principal designer at April Guillory Design, to plan the main house. The Ledouxs also worked with Guillory’s build company, Arbor Home Group, and Passion Home Design (Guillory’s preferred architecture firm).

(Left) Jade and Matt Ledoux opted for a mixture of flooring types, from antique brick and engineered wood to lava stone and porcelain.

“Having spent so much time planning the foundation of our property and taking our time to make sure everything was perfect, we knew that hiring April was a necessity for building our forever home,” Jade says. “She has a talent for achieving specific styles along with creating timeless spaces. The fact that April is a contractor also sealed the deal for us. Having our space planner, contractor, project manager and designer all wrapped up in one was the complete package.”

Two priorities when designing their main home were to comfortably accommodate four children and also to provide the ideal space for entertaining. Jade knew she wanted a clean and cozy look with lots of white, resulting in a modern farmhouse aesthetic.

The resulting 3,000-square-foot airy and bright home features four bedrooms, three and one-half baths and a bonus area with an office, lounge and balcony that overlooks the pool and property. The flooring sets the tone for the home, with the use of engineered wood, antique brick, lava stone and porcelain.

A neutral color palette runs throughout the entirety of the home, while traditional millwork adds a touch of femininity.

One of Jade’s favorite spaces is the galley foyer, which features three French doors, antique brick floors and a ceiling made of reclaimed wood from an old bank. She also loves the kitchen — which acts as the centerpiece of the home — with its open floor plan, Bertazzoni appliances and a white oak island with prep sink.

“The Ledouxs wanted a fresh, yet timeless style that had life-friendly finishes,” Guillory says. “Marble is instantly timeless. My favorite application in their home is the marble tile splash in the kitchen.”

While the overall color scheme is neutral, Guillory used floral wallpaper in the daughters’ bathroom and added pops of color and texture throughout the rest of the home. For example, furniture and rugs feature touches of slate blue as a way to introduce color, but still in a neutral hue.

“The paint, tiles and stones are all light and cool,” Guillory says. “The wood tones and metals are warm. I always base my color palette on the stone countertops. In fact, we select these first and base our paint hues and all other surfaces on what is present in the stone. The use of traditional millwork adds a needed femininity and pulls the design back into that timeless theme Jade [wanted].”  

The Ledouxs moved into the main house in July 2023, and Jade says, when it comes to building a forever home, it’s important to be patient. “I kept telling myself, ‘We have one [chance] to get it right,’” she says. “And with April leading the way, I’m happy to say we did.”

CREDITS

TDesigner
April Guillory
April Guillory Design
aprilguillorydesign.com