Tellico Village Lake House
Great Room Part II
In our previous post, we broke down how our Knoxville Interior Design team tackled the great room phase of the Tellico Village lakefront home we renovated earlier this year. In that installment, we detailed the architectural aspects of the renovation, from selecting stone to flooring from our trusted East Tennessee vendors. In this post, we’ll be shifting our focus to the room’s more aesthetic upgrades.
A Blank Canvas
The centerpiece of the great room was its array of floor-to-ceiling windows, which serve up gorgeous views of Tellico Lake. We complemented them with custom window treatments, going with something that was light and airy to frame the view. This included simple black wrought iron drapery curtain hardware and custom panels featuring a soft geometric pattern that coordinated beautifully with the color of the walls while still allowing the light to be the focus.
The room’s high vaulted ceilings made for many tall, blank walls, so we needed something to counterbalance that strong fireplace. On the left side of the room, we mounted a set of three oversized medallions to provide some visual interest without overwhelming the room.
We selected coordinating chests for either side of the fireplace. These matching pieces enhance the symmetry of the room and bring in some great storage space. We styled a funky branch arrangement to add some movement and visual interest to the room. You may notice throughout our portfolio that Alfie has an untreatable addiction to sticks and branches. Please don’t call the police if you see her on the side of the road around Farragut, Tennessee with hedge trimmers. She’s doing it for the art! A pair of quiet framed pieces of artwork complete the look. (Notice the subject matter. One might say it’s further evidence of the worsening branch addiction.)
Customized Coziness
We created a nice seating area, anchored by a custom leather sectional. It was important to provide quality pieces with durability that will last this couple for years to come. This was a reasonable piece to splurge on because it’s the primary seating that the family will use, and we wanted it to be comfortable for the family.
This sectional was custom made, allowing us to get every detail perfect for our client. We opted for upgraded cushions, and we chose a custom nailhead color. Custom upholstery allows for customization of every option under the sun. From the firmness of the cushions in the seats to the amount of filling in the backs, we make sure the comfort level of each sofa is customized to the needs of our clients.
To finish out the seating area, we arranged two custom chairs in front of the windows to create a visual with the Tellico Lake views in the background. The heavy geometric pattern on these chairs is strong enough to carry the room without the need for larger chairs. Once again, we customized the cushioning and fill, specifically for our clients’ parents who would be visiting their Tellico Village home frequently. The extra-firm cushions and sturdy arms make them easy to get in and out of as we age. These are the perks of working with a full service design team! Customized details for every piece.
The seating group centers around an upholstered ottoman with storage and a beautiful tray on top. We layered the tray with a few decorative pieces to add interest without giving the room too many decorative pieces to dust.
Style meets Function
Alfie fought hard for a chandelier (she’s still crying over the fact that there’s not one in this room), but the clients insisted on a fan instead. They ultimately opted for function over beauty, but beauty wasn’t sacrificed too greatly with this magnificent ceiling fan. Because of the high ceilings and enormous windows, Alfie knew this would facilitate air flow, so she went searching for an amazing fan to make her clients happy! This is typical for our team of Knoxville interior designers. We work directly with clients to enhance their living spaces while also taking their specific needs into consideration.
In our last post,we mentioned the new engineered hardwood floors we installed. We also added a beautiful hand-knotted rug. This particular rug has a lot of texture, and in this case, it adds warmth, but it could also be somewhat forgiving if their 4-legged baby were to track in dirt. We love finding the perfect rug for our clients! We have many unique trusted sources to make sure we find the right fit for each space.
Home Sweet Home
Ultimately, this great room is extremely livable, and the materials are durable. We used many performance fabrics that won’t stain easily, and we put thought into every material and selection made. This room was meant to be used by the family. Our clients sit here every day, and now they can watch television or have cocktails at night without fear of ruining a delicate space. It’s not only a beautiful great room, but it’s also functional and comfortable for our lovely clients.
Our Knoxville, Tennessee interior design firm finds such joy in making a house into a home for all of our clients. We loved traveling to beautiful Tellico Village to bring this house to completion. If you’re in the Knoxville area, we’re happy to come to you too! Whether you need a full renovation of a luxury cabin in Kahite or custom window treatments in your home in Sequoyah Hills, our Knoxville interior design team can make it happen. Schedule a discovery call today to get the ball rolling, and learn more about our initial consultations here before we kickstart your project. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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