Cardinal
2800 square-foot Scandinavian home in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
Contractor : Modern Mountain
Partnered : Reynard Custom Homes
Cardinal is a 2,800 square foot Scandinavian-inspired custom home located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, designed to sit quietly within its mountain setting while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The architecture emphasizes simplicity, clarity of form, and the honest use of materials, resulting in a home that feels warm, calm, and intentional.
Clad in natural wood exterior paneling, the house draws directly from Scandinavian design traditions, allowing the materials to weather gracefully and blend with the wooded environment. Clean roof lines and restrained detailing keep the exterior composition minimal, letting proportion and texture take the lead.
At the heart of the home is a central open-plan living space that runs front to back, visually and physically connecting both sides of the site. Large openings frame views in multiple directions, bringing daylight deep into the interior and reinforcing the relationship between indoor living and the natural surroundings.
The layout includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, organized for efficient daily living while maintaining a strong sense of openness in the main living areas. Cardinal reflects a thoughtful approach to custom home design in North Georgia, where Scandinavian principles of simplicity, light, and material honesty are carefully adapted to a mountain context.
