Lake Effect

An iron chandelier from Circa Lighting plays off of metal windows in the living room. The sofa and chairs are covered in performance fabric by Link Outdoor through Ainsworth-Noah.

A concrete-topped iron table adds flexibility as a foyer table and can be used for additional dining.

Designed by Tim Adams of T.S. Adams Studio, the residence is clad with fieldstone and textural poplar bark shingles with wide overhangs and exposed rafter tails.

Created by stacking three slabs atop one another, a black absolute granite countertop with a chiseled top plays off of the clean custom kitchen cabinetry. One of several matching fixtures throughout the home, a spherical iron chandelier from Circa Lighting illuminates the long dining table from Four Hands and chairs by Lee Industries through Holland Macrae.

“It’s unfussy, and you’re instantly relaxed as you walk through the door.” —Coley Cuttino

A woven chair from South of Market is one of many textural elements designer Coley Cuttino incorporated in the master bedroom, where bedside tables from Bungalow Classic flank a four-poster bed by Formations through Jerry Pair. A pair of chairs covered in white fabric with blue-green stitching by Kerry Joyce Textiles through Grizzel & Mann offer a place to relax.

In the master bathroom, a patinated metal stool and a Waterworks bathtub with a metallic shell pop against the white marble flooring from Renaissance Tile & Bath.

A four-poster bed made of reclaimed wood with a whitewash finish by Noir Furniture from JDouglas Atlanta takes advantage of the high ceilings in the youngest daughter’s bedroom. Atop an end table from Noir Furniture, a lamp from Bungalow Classic complements the patterned linen drapery from Romo.

A four-poster bed made of reclaimed wood with a whitewash finish by Noir Furniture from JDouglas Atlanta takes advantage of the high ceilings in the youngest daughter’s bedroom. Atop an end table from Noir Furniture, a lamp from Bungalow Classic complements the patterned linen drapery from Romo.

In the lower level recreation room, concrete flooring complements the shiplap walls and wood-beamed ceiling. Barn-style doors close the space off from the bunk room.

A bed from Hickory Chair with a linen slipcovered headboard by Pindler and a printed linen bed skirt by Carolina Irving Textiles fosters a relaxing atmosphere in the lower-level guest suite.

An ideal resting perch for children or adults alike, the lower level bunk room features cozy shiplap walls and is outfitted with double-size mattresses.

Draperies in a John Robshaw for Duralee linen add a soft touch to the bunk room.

Windows allow light into a central staircase that connects the three floors.

Shiplap walls and wood-beamed ceilings carry the casual look into one of the guest suites, which is furnished with a four-poster bed from Restoration Hardware and chairs from Mrs. Howard.

A guest bath features slate tile floors and a large-scale hexagon ceramic tile backsplash from Renaissance Tile & Bath.

An iron pendant from Circa Lighting lights up the morning bar.

Suspended over tables from Bungalow Classic, a pair of Indonesian pendants from Peachtree Battle Antiques takes the place of a lamp in a guest bedroom.

A lakeside perch. The spacious abode features covered porches overlooking the water. Wide overhangs break up the expanse and provide shading from the afternoon sun.

A lakeside perch. The spacious abode features covered porches overlooking the water. Wide overhangs break up the expanse and provide shading from the afternoon sun.

When an Atlanta couple’s charming cottage on Lake Burton began to feel too cramped for their growing brood, they made the difficult decision to tear it down and build a larger house, forgoing two summers there in the process. Designed by architect Tim Adams and interior designer Coley Cuttino, the result is a far more spacious stone-and-shingle dwelling. “This house pulls you in,” Adams says. “I gravitate toward a rambling, romantic style.”

 Although the home’s rustic exterior suits its forested lakefront locale, the interior has a more contemporary feel, which is exemplified by a wall of steel-framed windows in the great room, whose lofted ceiling allows light to filter in from the windows on the upper level. “I don’t like dark houses, so I’m always looking for opportunities to pierce spaces with windows,” Adams says.

 The steel windows coordinate with the custom metal hood over the range in the kitchen, which has been outfitted with tall cabinetry in a blue-gray hue and thick black granite countertops with a chiseled edge. The cabinets in the bar and the upstairs morning kitchen are painted in the same hue, as are the doors throughout. “Most of these rooms are open to each other, so repeating the color throughout makes it feel very cohesive and adds a sense of coziness,” Cuttino says.

 Flanked by painted doors with transom windows, a stone fireplace does the same for the open living area, where a sofa and a quartet of matching chairs in neutral fabric surround a large wooden cocktail table. Patterned draperies and complementary accent pillows keep things interesting. “Most of our inspiration images were rooted in a Belgian look,” Cuttino says, pointing to the walnut-stained flooring and plaster walls.

 To maximize the tight buildable footprint, Adams incorporated bay windows and lofted ceilings wherever possible. In the master suite, for example, reclaimed wooden beams frame a cozy bay furnished with a pair of plush chairs. It’s one of the many nooks and crannies that Adams and Cuttino created for the client’s large extended family, including a shiplap-walled bunk room outfitted with double beds. “Shiplap has a subtle texture that’s calming,” Adams explains.

Although the owners missed two summers at the lake, they have more than made up for the lost time. “In the past, it was used mainly as a summer house, but now they use it year-round,” Cuttino says. “It’s unfussy, and they are instantly relaxed as soon as they walk through the door.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Coley Cuttino, Coley Cuttino Interiors; coleycuttinointeriors.com
ARCHITECT Tim Adams, T.S. Adams Studio, Architects, (404) 262-3499; tsadamsstudio.com
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Zach Brown, MountainScapes
BUILDER Steve Jones, Steve Jones Construction Inc., (706) 212-2006; stevejonesconstruction.com