Gentleman’s Guest Suite

Location: Loudon, TN

Designer Credits: Sandy Kozar & Rachael Sheridan

Project Overview:

This couple had recently purchased this lakeside home sight unseen. The home was beautiful and spacious, but they envisioned this home as their retirement home, and they wanted the transition to be done right. At the beginning of working with us, they already knew that they wanted to repaint it all, recarpet some areas, as well as refinish the floors. However, they also discovered that were some areas without overhead lighting, a lot of peculiar wall niches, and a few other changes they would like to have before officially moving in. They had a whole house of furniture back home, but after living with those furnishings for so long, they wanted a fresh start here. This couple has grandchildren and plans to have her father move in later, so selections needed to be durable, and comfortable, but the couple also wanted a bit of wow factor with an organic touch.

This guest suite features a warm menswear look focused on plaids and interesting textures while providing a work space and quiet area as well for guests. This room was instantly brightened by repainting the space in Elmira White from Benjamin Moore. The bed is center stage with a mushroom taupe finish and a combination of mustard mohair, plaid, cream, and taupe bed linens. The scarf at the base of the bed repeats the fabric of the bed shams as well as the upholstered cornices above the windows. Each window also has cordless Hunter Douglas Parkland blinds. The nightstands feature a soft touch nightlight at the base, which is perfect for guests. The desk is placed opposite of the bed, and in is a warm black finish with aged brass legs and details. This provides additional storage as well as a place for guests to work while traveling. The office chair is in a performance linen look fabric, with a knitted pom-pom throw for an extra layer of comfort.

Photography taken by beall + thomas photography