Tag Archives: Design

Anne Anderson Home

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Alliance Sotheby’s International Realty is excited to welcome our new guest contributor Anne Anderson Home.  Anne is on a mission to make decorating fun! Her posts here will show you how good design doesn’t have to break the bank, and how a little creativity goes a long way. In her opinion (and we tend to agree), the best houses are the ones that have evolved over time and don’t take themselves too seriously.

Anne’s inaugural post features her own personal dining room…..

I am so thrilled to share my finished dining room with you. The biggest challenge I faced was that I wanted to make the room special without it being the only thing you noticed when you walk in the front door. This house is an open concept and the star of the show when you walk in is the view. We are on the Tennessee River and my goal has always been to make that the first thing noticed. So the dining room was a pickle, because I wanted to elevate it’s formality without making it overbearing. I first started with a clean slate by giving everything a fresh coat of white paint.

Now I started adding color gradually. I painted the ceiling a light blue and at first thought that might be just enough color…

I still felt like something was missing…after looking at several different wallpapers and considering stenciling the room myself, I decided to call a professional and have the walls custom painted. It has turned out to be one of my MOST FAVORITE things in the house.

The finished product is a soft, beautiful room that flows with the rest of the house.

 

For more details about this Dining Room Refresh project, please click on any photo.

Interested in learning more about Anne and Anne Anderson Home? Please visit anneandersonhome.com for more design projects.

Extraordinary Home of the Week

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Healing Bluff

Elegance with modern design combine to create Healing Bluff-a rustic mid-century chalet recently featured in Southern Home magazine. Where stunning views of the Tennessee River Gorge vistas restore and heal the soul.

 

 

Resting at the edge of the bluff, this 6 acre Elder Mountain estate is surrounded by mountain laurel, immense moss-covered boulders and two streams offering total privacy.

 

 

Designed by the renowned Chattanooga architect, Klalus-Peter Nentwig, this incredible home has two stories of towering glass that frame amazing sunsets. This mountain home’s stacked stone fireplace and wood ceilings offer an organic yet modern element as well.

 

 

The sleek contemporary kitchen features mid-century reproductions, luxury appliances, designer fixtures and an exquisite selection of marble to serve as the focal point.

 

A main level master retreat with study provides expansive views and offers complete and luxurious privacy.

  

 

Among the many noted features of this property are the multi-purpose rooms with serene views;  the 24′ vaulted ceiling; the spiral staircase leading to the upper loft and bridge walk; media room; terrace level private quest suite; porte cochere; heated in-ground pool and tennis court, just to name a few.

Healing Bluff is located in a private, gated community that nurtures a sense of seclusion yet is only minutes from downtown Chattanooga where you can take in all the conveniences of city living. From the rustic California redwood cedar exterior to the understated glamour inside, there is remarkable attention to detail throughout…one you truly have to experience.

 

For more details about this extraordinary home, please click any photo for more information. To schedule a private showing, please contact Sandy Poe at the office 865.357.3232 or her mobile 865.207.0004

 

Extraordinary Feature of the Week | The Master Suite

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Extraordinary Feature of the Week | The Master Suite

Your master bedroom is the room you spend the most time in at home. It is a place to rejuvenate, rest and reconnect. 

 

A master suite fireplace conjures up feelings of romance. This fireplace is a beautiful focal point and this master is spacious enough to allow a sitting area while keeping an intimate feel. The adjoining master bath has its own focal point with an over-sized window above the bath and separate vanities providing ample space for two to prep for the day!

  

Choto Road | Knoxville, Tennessee | listed with Sandy Poe 

 

This master suite offers water views and makes every morning a good one! Expansive French doors to a private balcony and windows allow the sun to flood the entire room. Views of the water continue into the bath with a jetted tub to take your stress away.

Jackson Bend Drive | Louisville, Tennessee | listed with Jenny Snodgrass and Julia Jubran

 

Views of mature trees and lush grounds can provide a reprieve like only nature can. This master suite appears to be resting up in the trees and creates a space that is both lovely and peaceful. The claw foot tub in this master bath is ideal for long soaks at the end of the day.

George Lovelace Lane | Knoxville, Tennessee | listed with Whitney Ray-Dawson

 

This bedroom has been designed to specifically take-in the views of the lake and mountains! Take advantage of the deck just steps from your bed to either enjoy morning coffee or late night aperitifs.  An incredible over-sized shower with multiple shower heads will help wake you up and invigorate so you can charge the day.

Riverbend Drive | Dandridge, Tennessee | listed with Deanna Mendenhall-Miller and Paula Kelley

 

This master suite’s more elegant looks is achieved with the arc of the ceiling and the beautifully arched windows. Surrounded by mature trees, this master suite is both soothing and relaxing. The master bath is elegant as well with beautiful cabinetry and delicate lighting.

Rudder Lane | Knoxville, Tennessee | listed with Debbie Elliott-Sexton

 

*For more information about any of these featured homes, please click on the photos or call 865.357.3232*

 

 

Homewood House | An Inspiration

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Classic Elegance and Rich History

Nestled into the rolling hills of East Tennessee on 90 acres is a home inspired by Homewood House.  Homewood House is a living museum located in Baltimore, Maryland and was originally built by Charles Carroll. Charles was the oldest living signer of the Declaration of Independence and he built Homewood House as a wedding gift for his son.

 

 

Throughout the home are pieces of history that cannot be repeated nor duplicated. The four large columns at the entrance of the home are made of solid heart pine and were originally part of the Christenberry School.

 

 

The informal living space and kitchen are open and spacious. Repurposed features such as the heartpine flooring from Flat Gap Baptist Church coupled with thoughtful and elegant details help create a space that is both luxurious and welcoming.

 

 

The master suite provides a moment of reprieve with a sitting area for a more private moment and a bath that is luxurious and refined.

 

 

Beautiful gardens, terraces and water features enhance all of the natural beauty of the surrounding East Tennessee hills.

 

 

From the hand folded copper cupola from the Christenberry School to the dining room wainscoting from the Park Hotel, Homewood Farm has united the elements of the past with the comforts of today and created a home that is spectacular in both design and detail.

 

For more information, please click on any photo or call Sandy Poe at 865.357.3232

Art & Home May 2017

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Art & Home May 2017

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Reside 2017

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RESIDE

Where you live is more than just the location of your home – it’s where you choose to experience life, pursue inspiration, and connect with your passions. It is where you RESIDE.

As the signature publication of the Sotheby’s International Realty® network, RESIDE magazine speaks to the life enthusiast and celebrates the fusion of home, art, and living.

Through a roster of connoisseurs, RESIDE provides insight into everything from the latest travel destinations to outstanding design, art, culture, and fresh gourmet trends. In addition, each issue of RESIDE features an exclusive gallery of extraordinary homes represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty network.

We welcome you to be inspired by our first issue of the new RESIDE Magazine.

 

Reside Magazine

Art & Home April 2017

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Art & Home | April 2017

Articles include:

Extraordinary Properties – Owning a Castle

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi’s Santa Barbara Villa

New Expression of Mexican Design

Best of Burgundy

Centuries of Style at Chatsworth

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Some of our Favorites

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There are so many beautiful homes in East Tennessee. Homes with rooms that make you feel at ease. Views that make you gasp. Homes that have an essence that draws you in. Homes where you can see your self moving right in! Alliance Sotheby’s International Realty has had the honor to offer up some of our areas most captivating homes. Here is only a slight sampling of some of our favorite spaces and views!

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Lyons View Drive

This grand home in West Knoxville is one of our favorites! The scale of the entry coupled with this water feature gives a clue to the glamour of the home’s interior.

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The view from the top of this staircase is a showcase of design. The details in a home that can be the most beautiful are not always the most obvious.

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Forest Creek Lane, Ootlewah

This master bath (home currently on the market) is truly decadent in design, amenities, size and scale.

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Ingleside Drive, Athens

This home’s (currently on the market) covered porch and path to the formal gardens below showcase our incredible seasonal foliage.

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Appleby Road, Greenback

This kitchen is just the place for every family member and guest to congregate and enjoy the food as well as the conversation!

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Lyons View Pike

Again, small details in the home sometimes give the sweetest gift. This small window offering an incredible view of the vast mountains of East Tennessee along with the Tennessee River.

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Hawk View Road, Townsend

This home’s (currently on the market) ability to create a place where all who enter feel a part of the magnificent scenery surrounding the property. It’s as if you were to dine among the clouds!

Scott Mansion

Scott Mansion Road, Tellico Plains

Time can cease to exist on this incredible front porch! Relaxing and enjoying the days and evenings as if they would never end.

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Cumberland Road, Signal Mountain

This mountain top home is magical. Resting high with views that go on for days, this home is so inviting!  You feel you are about to step into your own personal fairy tale!

We absolutely love what we do and are so fortunate to be able to showcase the beautiful homes of East Tennessee!  

The Dining Room

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The designated Dining Room does not have to be formal in its presentation. In the time of open floor plans and casual dining, who says the Dining Room has to be for “special occasions” only?  TV trays or noshing at the kitchen counter suits us all at one time or another. However, remember that gathering around a table does something for the diners other than provide a location. Reflecting, being present, connecting with family or friends, or merely savoring your meal….the Dining Room has a place in your home.

All Dining Rooms featured are in homes currently on the market | Click on any photo for additional infomation
Barnsley
Knoxville, Tennessee | listed with Debbie Elliott-Sexton
Turnberry
Lenoir City, Tennessee | listed with Melissa Collins
Stone Creek
Knoxville, Tennessee | listed with Jenny Snodgrass
Ansley Woods
Knoxville, Tennessee | listed with Debbie Elliott-Sexton
Forest Creek
Ootlewah, Tennessee | listed with Sandy Poe
Lightning Bug
Gatlinburg, Tennessee | listed with Julia Jubran and Jenny Snodgrass
Dry Hill
Butler, Tennessee | listed with Sandy Poe
Ingleside 007 Dining 1
Athens, Tennessee | listed with Ellen Fernandes and Elizabeth Wright
Summit Trails
Sevierville, Tennessee | listed with Deanna Mendenhall -Miller

 

Villa Collina

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Villa Collina: Located at 5628 Lyons View Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, this beautiful home will go to auction on October 26, 2016. This incredible home  has over 36,000 square feet of living space and rests on Tennessee River waterfront property.

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Incredible details throughout the home

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Eight Bedrooms

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Eleven Full and Five Half Baths

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Tri-Level Library

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Indoor and Outdoor Pools

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 Wine Cellar with Grotto and Cantina

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Villa Collina

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Please click on any photo for further information