Tellico Village Lake House
Primary Bedroom Part I
It’s been a little while since we’ve visited our Tellico Village Lake House project from last year, so today we’re moving into the primary bedroom for a two-part breakdown of our clients’ cozy retreat. Before we could bring in beautiful pillows and the perfect custom draperies to complete this space, we had to address some structural elements that were really dating the room as a whole.
West Coast Meets East Tennessee
Our clients became the owners of this waterfront home on Tellico Lake in 2021 when they moved from California to East Tennessee, and we can’t blame them for being drawn to the beautiful backdrop of Loudon County. They found that after selling their home in California, they could get a lot more house for the same money in Tennessee. They found a home they loved in Tellico Village, but the existing interior design and decor were showing its age.
They decided to engage our team at Rowan Hall Interiors to do a total interior renovation. As a Knoxville based interior design firm, Tellico Village is a short trip for us. We’re lucky to get to work in such beautiful locations on Tellico Lake, along the Tennessee River and even into the Smoky Mountains. We travel all around Knox County, but since we are located in Farragut, Loudon County is an easy trip for our design team!
An Owner’s Retreat
When we turned our attention to the primary bedroom, we started by identifying several structural elements that were showing its age. We knew there were other areas of the home that would need more work than this room, so we chose to make minimal changes that would drastically improve the look and value of the primary bedroom.
One culprit was the double-sided fireplace that served both the bedroom and the bathroom — a common feature in homes built in the early 2000s. It would have been a hefty investment to completely change that configuration right now, so we decided to postpone that part of the renovation. We’re currently beginning a renovation in their primary bathroom, so stay tuned to find out the fate of the fireplace. For now, we closed up the niche in the wall, a small change that made the entire space less of an eye sore.
We also opted to remove the built-in bar and sink area. This feature screamed “2000” and really dated the room. We demoed the cabinetry, closed off the plumbing and filled in the wall. In the process, we reclaimed the space back into the main closet, giving the owners more room for shoe storage. Instead of allowing this niche to turn into wasted space, our expert design team thoughtfully planned for a new way our clients could utilize the few square feet in a way that would be much more functional for them.
Back to the Future
Another popular pick from 2001 was this dark beige paint color, which we promptly updated to a more neutral-toned hue. Mindful Gray from Sherwin Williams is a happy medium between gray and beige, and it certainly helps bring this space into the current decade.
We replaced the old, dated ceiling fan with a sleek new fixture, and we replaced the carpeting. In this case, we opted for beautiful new carpeting that will be soft on our clients feet and dampen any noise. This stain-resistant pick was an updated shade and style, eliminating the need for an area rug. This was an ideal solution for this busy family and their four-legged friends. While we installed a beautiful engineered hardwood in the kitchen, great room, dining room and powder room, this carpet was a practical, low maintenance choice that helped take years off the look of this primary bedroom.
With the foundation of the room up to par, it was time to start designing the beautiful pieces that would fill it. We’ll break down those choices in our next blog. In the meantime, check out the other design breakdowns from this Tellico Lake project, and stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook to see the rest of this bedroom update come to life!
