THE FAMILY VILLA

raleigh, north carolina

A sanctuary for family and a gathering place for community, this family home is a reflection of values held dear.

A neutral, serene palette invites comfort with textures and materials.

Living room with large windows, cream curtains, wooden ceiling, and a white sofa with pillows. A rustic wooden coffee table has a black vase with greenery, candles, and a magazine. An ornate rug covers the floor.
A line drawing of a drums set on a stage with lighting equipment.

Location
Raleigh, North Carolina

Collaborators
Design & Build | Dixon Kirby Homes
Photography | Abigail Jackson

Year
2023-2024

Cozy dining nook with a wooden table, wicker chair, and beige upholstered banquette with pillows. A window with greenery outside, framed wall art reading "Spoleto Study Abroad," and a large green plant in the foreground.
A large beige pottery vase with handles contains a tall dried plant with small leaves, placed in front of a black paneled wall with a small framed picture.
Kitchen with large black-framed window showing trees outside, wooden cabinetry, and a sliding glass door with black frame.
A hand-drawn sketch of a scene with a sign that reads 'The Jabou is the Heart of the House,' and an illustration of a bicycle and plants, with additional handwritten notes about gathering and a porch.

At the center of their story is the dining table, crafted from rich, polished wood and worn smooth by time. It holds the quiet weight of memories, shared meals, late-night conversations, everyday rituals. Bathed in natural light, the space is both refined and warm, where linen textures and wood tones invite connection.

Living room with white walls, large windows with cream curtains, wooden ceiling, white sofa, black and beige pillows, rustic wooden coffee table with a plant, an armchair, and a fireplace. Open view into the dining area and kitchen in the background.
Living room with large window, beige curtains, black wooden chairs, and a white furry throw on one chair. A small stool and a wooden table with books and a tray are also visible.
A black bookshelf filled with books, decorative objects, and artwork, with a dark gray sofa and a round wooden coffee table in front of it, a white lamp on a side table, and a beige patterned rug.
Interior view of a modern home with a dark wooden console table decorated with candles and a stone sculpture, a wall-mounted black and wood sconce, an arched doorway, a large window, and a potted plant in the corner.

Spaces unfold from a central “original house” moving through archways that could have been pierced through thick exterior walls.

Indoor patio with two wooden rocking chairs, a small white table, a large ceramic pot, and a lush outdoor garden with trees and plants visible through large sliding glass doors.
Living room with beige curtains, black chair, beige sofa with brown pillow, wicker basket, and a patio door leading outside.
A cozy living room featuring a black wall with a large oval window showing trees outside, a gray tufted sofa, a potted plant near the window, a floor lamp, and a wooden coffee table with books and an open magazine.
Hallway leading to a room with large windows and outdoor patio, with arched doorways, wooden flooring, and modern ceiling lights.