Samsel Architects infused a Rocky Mountain aesthetic into this stunning home located in Jonesborough, a unique town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee. The homeowners desired rustic textures, heavy timbers, and natural stone that fits in with the vernacular of the region.
The homeowners are a social family of four. Constructing a new home would provide everyone with their own private space, but plenty of areas for the family to spend time together and to entertain their extended social circle.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Samsel Architects BUILDER Terranera Family Builders INTERIOR DESIGNER Alchemy Design Studio
The exterior of the home uses a natural, woodsy palette. The most striking feature of the home’s exterior is the stunning gable trusses that frame the front and back of the house. Inside, the timbers are also a prominent feature, like in the vaulted great room. This room is a grand two-story room with a generous window that frames distant mountain views to the back of the house.
What We Love: This family home has a mix of rustic and modern materials and a beautiful Rocky Mountain aesthetic. We are loving the large windows that flood the interiors with natural light and capture the amazing countryside views. Our favorite space is the main bathroom with its spectacular copper Japanese soaking tub, a serene spot to relax and unwind after a long day.
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The main level of this home maintains an open feel, but there is a separation between the living room and kitchen, and dining areas. In the kitchen and dining area, the ceiling drops from the great height of the living to make a more intimate space.
A central stairwell made from oak timbers and custom metal railings sits in the middle of the house and connects all three levels.
Upstairs is a catwalk balcony that has a small desk area for the children to do homework or build Legos. Beyond the catwalk is a cozy reading nook that sits in the middle of the sons’ bedrooms.
This spacious bathroom gives the husband and wife their own sink and storage areas. Toward the back of the room, there is a copper Japanese soaking tub that fills from the ceiling. Frosted windows allow for plenty of light to come into the room while also maintaining privacy.
The lower level can be considered the true “fun zone” of an already entertaining house. This space incorporates a family den, home theater, bar and wine room, and a golf simulator.
Outside is a custom-shaped, infinity-edge pool to fit the topography of the site. The pool uses natural stone to blend in with the house aesthetic.
The pool features a large stone diving board and a swim-up bar to the outdoor cabana. The cabana features a large flat screen TV on a swivel, so you can watch TV from the pool or from the outdoor kitchen underneath the cabana.
PHOTOGRAPHER Todd Crawford
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