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"Mountain Masterpiece"
A Smokey Mountain Log Home | January 2009 | Log Home Living
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| The great room provides a central location where Tyra and Jeff Armrein host parties, which range from intimate family get-togethers to gatherings with lots of friends. The fireplace placement raised some eyebrows, as many involved in the project were concerned about it blocking mountain views—but it works. Crafted with manufactured stone, it rises the entire height of the great room (28 feet) and features a headdress hand-stitched by a local Cherokee Indian, who also made the bow and arrow below the headdress. |
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| A carved eagle with nest perches on a beam high in the ceiling and above the loft railing that depicts a nature scene with howling wolves, black bears and 12-point stags. |
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| A character post that showcases an owl carving frames the spacious kitchen. The stone-faced island complements the honey-colored hues of the logs. Tyra bought green cabinetry and had coffee-colored stain applied to it to achieve an antique look. |
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| Tyra wanted the windows above the master bathroom tub to tell a story, so she commissioned a local artist to create two stained-glass panes. A waterfall that flows into the tub is positioned below the two windows. |
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| Another cozy nook in the loft has it's own view through large gable windows. Recessed lighting, table lamps and a chandelier hanging above the staircase provides supplemental lighting. |
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| The stamped copper ceiling in the dining room is reminiscent of an old penny. Hickory lines the floors throughout the home, and Tyra hired a local company to apply a stain that gives every square inch a reclaimed look. |
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| One of Tyra's criteria for her home was a spacious back deck. The 95-foot-long outdoor-living space offers views of downtown Gatlinburg. "We get the morning sun there, but in the heat of the day, it's completely shaded," says Tyra. Mountain laurel, pine trees, maple and oak provide a backdrop for the 5-acre property. |
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By Kellie McClellan on Nov 11, 2008
A beautiful home to say the least!
By Billy Rogers on Nov 19, 2008
Very nice people to work for.Available for construction,question or comments.(865-368-8908) or e-mail@ southern style construction@ yahoo.com
By Billy Roges on Nov 21, 2008
Don't forget to put the underscore key( _ ) between southern and style when e-mailing me correct is southern_style_construction@yahoo.com
By skender Zatriqi on Jan 02, 2009
could i get the plan of this house
send me an answer at zatriqi@yahoo.com
By Gary & Gerri Lynn Kemper on Jan 04, 2009
Billy,
Give us a call. Tried to reach you & left a message with our phone numbers. Would like to talk to you!!
Happy New Year!!
By Chuck Hercules on Jun 14, 2009
This is an awesome log cabin home. I have some property in West Virginia. I am considering selling some of it and find another property better suited for alog cabin home. Nothing too big (my wife & I)to be used a a second home. Would like something in line with what I see here. I love the massive logs and wodd flooring. The Great room is awesome. We do not require a bathroom with all the elegance but something of size. How can I get some costs so I can plan financing or if my sale of current properties could cover the cost.
Thanks,
Chuck Hercules