This Charming Tennessee Camp is the Blueprint for Your Future Summer Retreats

Architect Van Pond Jr. and builder Charles Richardson used native Tennessee limestone, Douglas fir, and TruExterior composite siding on the exterior to instill an Arts and Crafts vibe to the home.

Designer Carolyn Kendall swathed the Pearson sofa with Suzanne Tucker fabric from Ainsworth-Noah, while the Charles Stewart swivel chairs are covered in a Christopher Farr linen blend.

Designer Carolyn Kendall swathed the Pearson sofa with Suzanne Tucker fabric from Ainsworth-Noah, while the Charles Stewart swivel chairs are covered in a Christopher Farr linen blend.

Kendall hung a Paul Ferrante chandelier from Ainsworth-Noah above the custom table by Richardson and Kravet-covered Highland House chairs.

An Arteriors pendant from JDouglas illuminates the hallway lined with a runner from Jeff’s Fine Rugs & Tapestries.

Pearson stools pull up to the island coated in Benjamin Moore’s Martha’s Vineyard and topped with Taj Mahal quartzite. Richardson created the custom stained-wood hood.

The screened-in porch offers separate spaces for dining, games, and lounging. Kendall sourced all the seating from Logan Gardens.

A Hickory Chair sectional upholstered in a Pollack | Weitzner textile from J. Tompkins Studio offers a spot for lounging in the den off the primary bedroom. Romo roman shades and a Lee Industries ottoman add additional warmth.

McLaurin & Piercy wallpaper provides a whimsical backdrop to the custom vanity topped with Cristallo Pantheon Blue quartzite.

A floral Jasper fabric through Ainsworth-Noah brings a playful tone to the primary bedroom drapes. The EJ Victor chairs and Hickory Chair ottoman are upholstered in a Suzanne Tucker print.

In the primary bathroom, a vintage stool that Kendall purchased in Italy sits alongside the Victoria + Albert bathtub from Ferguson Home.

Infinity Blue quartzite from OHM International Inc. complements the dusty blue vanity in the primary bathroom.

Above the custom vanity hangs a vintage mirror sourced from Parma, Italy. The walls are painted Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble.

A guest room’s Century Furniture bed dressed in Jenny Johnson Allen linens echoes the color of the walls painted Sherwin-Williams Grassland.

In the bunkroom, a Stark rug lies beneath custom beds designed by Pond and built by Richardson. The Vaughan star fixture from Ainsworth-Noah, where Kendall also purchased the roman shades’ Namay Samay stripe, adds a light-hearted touch.

In a guest room, drapes in a Lisa Fine Textiles print from Travis & Company play to the shades of sand and blue.

cLaurin & Piercy wallpaper provides a whimsical backdrop to the custom vanity in a guest bathroom.

A custom vanity with two faucets and Kenny & Company penny tile infuse a retro vibe in the bunkroom’s bathroom.

Adirondack chairs surround the home’s backyard firepit, where family and friends can enjoy the woodsy surroundings.

Two decades ago, designer Carolyn Kendall of Alcott Interiors and architect Van Pond Jr. of Van Pond Architect joined forces to create their clients’ Nashville home. It made sense, then, for the pair to come together 20 years later to create the family’s ultimate country retreat. This time around, the style directive was different: Eschew any formal leanings and create a fresh take on a camp.

The goal, says Pond, was “for the house to feel like it had been a cottage and added on to over the years.” So, Pond and Charles Richardson of Treetop Builders created a rambling Arts and Crafts-inspired home—or as Pond calls it, “a generational farmhouse”—centered around the kitchen, dining, and living room. Tennessee limestone and Douglas fir set the rustic tone, but that doesn’t mean dark and gloomy. “We went lighter with the wood’s color,” notes Kendall. “It’s more sophisticated.”

Kendall’s philosophy is that every space in a home can be unique, but there has to be a common thread. In this case, it was all about the surroundings. “Large windows create a brightness,” she says. “Views of nature are everywhere.”

Shades of green are found on the dining chairs and the living room’s swivel chairs, while the kitchen is a showcase of forest green set against shiplap, quartzite, and a stained-wood hood that plays to the ceiling beams. The hue continues into the keeping room, yet in a sea green. In other spaces—such as the primary bathroom, a guest suite, bunkroom, and massive screened-in porch—beige and blues speak to the sky. Pops of cinnamon throughout “punch it up,” says Kendall.

Ensuring room for the entire family—including future spouses and grandkids—was pertinent. “The idea behind the home was a place for their kids to visit,” explains Pond. “Part of that meant giving them their own space.” The bunkroom was designed to accommodate those of all ages, with queen-size beds on the lower bunks. This room and one of the guest suites are separated from the rest of the home via the dogtrot porch, which provides a cushioned swing ideal for napping. The owner’s sanctuary includes a cozy den—the perfect spot for them to curl up to watch a movie or read a book on a rainy day.

But the real point of the home is the opportunity to come together, and that’s exactly what both the great room and screened-in porch—with its areas for dining, lounging, and playing games—provide. “It is very much about rest, relaxation, entertaining, and being together,” muses Kendall. “They see it as a true gathering space.”

INTERIOR DESIGN Carolyn Kendall, Alcott Interiors, (615) 385-2873; alcottinteriors.com ARCHITECT Van Pond Jr., Van Pond Architect, (615) 499-4387; vanpondarchitect.com BUILDER Charles Richardson, Treetop Builders, treetop.builders