Earlier this year, I met Knoxville designer, Todd Richesin, when I featured one of his projects here on my blog. You may remember the beautiful Key West cottage that Todd designed.
Todd has been at it again and this time, it’s an old-world style farmhouse at Blackberry Ridge Farm in Eastern Tennessee that got top billing in Traditional Home magazine. A breathtaking panorama of eastern Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills unfurls from the house’s hilltop perch on the 300-acre farm.
For the full story at Traditional Home, click here.
Todd says this on his blog about the house and project:
This is a farmhouse I designed for a couple with grown children. They wanted a home that felt grounded. That it had been in the spot for generations. We accomplished this by having an incredible builder, and by using some beautiful and unique antique elements, including a set of antique windows from a house in Provence. It is a one of a kind home, for a one of a kind family. Debbie, my client, is an amazing cook among other things, and she loves for the entire family to be there at the same time…..enjoying each others company, and making memories in a house that will be around for generations.
They also breed and raise the most amazing horses. Irish Draught Horses. These are majestic animals, and what a perfect spot to do it. The entire project fits together perfectly…..just like Debbie’s family and those beautiful horses. Enjoy.
So, I’m just going to let you browse these beautiful pics and see for yourself. Hope you’ll click over to visit Todd’s blog and the entire article at Traditional Home. There are a lot of details there about everything.
I will chime in and say what a beautiful and charming kitchen this is.
Traditional style never goes out of date and this is a classic example of using classic fabrics and design elements to make a new house look older.
Hope you enjoyed this one. I sure did! Thanks, Todd for letting me share your beautiful project with my readers.
Architect: Margaret L. Butler, Cockrill Design & Planning
Interior designer: Todd Richesin, Todd Richesin Interiors
Traditional Home Photographs by Werner Straube
Written and produced by Candace Ord Manroe
Puna says
I love the mix of old and new in this home. It’s so cozy.
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Gorgeous home and surroundings, Rhoda! I stopped my subscription to Trad. Home and wish I hadn’t. I might have to renew.
Marietta Hoschak says
Stunning…….
April Foss says
BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE the enclosed porch!
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
This looks amazing! Hope to see you today, Alison
Luciane at HomeBunch.com says
Every single photo is a delight!
Thank you so much for making this wonderful post!
I am new to the “blog world” and if you can, please drop by my blog to see what you think.. it would mean a lot to me! 😉
Thanks,
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Fairfield House says
Rhoda,
Feels right that you posted this in the fall; all those rich, vibrant colors. Beautiful.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Tonja Owens says
This is such a beautiful home! But, I think I’d spend most of my time on the porch! Such wonderful views!
cindy says
That is a stunningly beautiful house! Thank you for the chance to see it.
Cindy
Alyssa @ Clever Penguin says
What a lovely home! The porch and that balcony railing are just stunning.
Rachel Brewer says
Gasp! WOW. You should seriously warn people that they will need a mop for all of the drool that will result from these photos. I think I just found my new dream house!
And is that gorgeous piece of furniture in the kitchen….is that…the fridge???? Ahhhhh…..if it is, be still my heart!
Stef says
Ok who cares about the house I want to see the barn!! 🙂
Rona says
What a lovely home.
Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode says
Oh my goodness….so GORGEOUS! Love that farmhouse…would love to move right in.
virginia says
Love having lunch with you today. You have a beautiful blog.
Can’t wait to spend more time looking over it.
V
Luciane at HomeBunch.com says
Rhonda,
What a honor having you commenting on my blog! It mean a lot to me!
Have a Great weekend!
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Pinky says
Oh Rhoda, thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous home!!!! I will go to the site and see the whole article after my heart gets back to a regular rythm!!!!!!!!!!!!! That screened porch is my DREAM!!!! With a fireplace and those WINDOWS!!! It is amazing. Love everything, the kitchen, master…all of it!
Pinky says
The house is just gorgeous, but the story is even better!
Loveofthesea says
I love his work. I did a post on the fabulous Key West Conch House. Gorgeous!
Allison says
What a house! I love the dining room and the porch. Actually, every room is spectacular. What fun red damask wallpaper! I love the fact that Debbie likes her entire family to be there at the same time. Sounds wonderful! There is nothing better than being surrounded by your whole family at big gatherings. I’ll take the cute pooch, too!