Master craftsman and custom builder Brent Hull explains that his project "Pennsylvania Farmhouse" is divided into three components, all connected but distinct. “The house grew over time,” Hull says. “That’s the story.”

Quoining, shown above, refers to cornerstones traditionally used by masons to strengthen walls that were otherwise weak, due to the use of inferior stone or rubble. In modern construction, they are mostly used for aesthetics.

The foyer includes a custom built Dutch door and windows that rely on an authentic sash weight and pulley system that allow them to open and close smoothly.

The house is full of custom trims that vary in size depending on where they're used in the house, continuing the story that the home grew over time.

"Those built-ins on the fireplace's sides are really a strong part of the home's story," Hull says. "They have scalloped shelves and a shell back,. They were a lot of work."

While Eastern White Pine was used for much of the home, the kitchen floor was made entirely of 3 ¼-inch Southern Yellow Pine planks, which is period-appropriate.

As you can see in the above image, the beadboard ceiling from the kitchen continues into the dining room.