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Summers spent lounging by the pool add sunny style to a modern traditional family home.

To build their life together, an engaged couple, Steve and Beth Tennant, tasked Plum and Crimson Fine Interior Design with the job of creating a stunning home that marries clean, modern lines with traditional architectural elements.

“It’s all about the client and what they are looking for. Then, it’s our job to bring their vision to life,” said Plum and Crimson owner Denise Rappazzo.

It took two years to craft the new 4-bedroom, 7-bath Tennant home into a place where they, their children, and their grandchildren could all enjoy a happily-ever-after. Once the home was completed, the couple was married on the property.

Going All In

Defined by the outdoors and set back in a forest preserve, contrast is key in this elevated property. There is a luxurious L-shaped pool with abundant lounge seating, a hot tub, firepit, and an amazing outdoor kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art appliances for endless entertaining.

Under the peaked patio roof, a cedar ceiling warms a seating area centered around a gorgeous copper table resting on a large format slate tile floor. Steel grey granite countertops, a weather-resistant hood and metal cabinetry introduce the modern aesthetic, while the adjustable ceiling-mount television allows for easy viewing no matter where you are, indoors or out.

Where Current Meets Classic

By pairing two design trends, modern and traditional, Plum and Crimson used juxtaposition to create an intriguing interior. Light from the floor-to-ceiling windows floods the great room’s large expanse of tiled flooring. Hand-crafted walnut shelving by Justin Steinberger of Washington County’s Steinberger Woodworks flanks the natural gas fireplace.  Interesting vertical patterned tile encourages the eye to travel, taking in the columned balcony and a graphic tray ceiling that ups the room’s elegance factor.

It’s all about family in this comfortable space where a sectional sofa (upholstered in performance fabrics) and the asymmetrical design of an egg-shaped table create an easy conversation space. Accent pieces, including an eye-catching console table and a fun fringe area rug combine to create an area that is both practical and pretty.

Squares of light dimple the kitchen solarium, Beth’s “happy place,” where inviting textiles and sliding glass doors open up to the patio, creating a pleasant place to soak up the sun while taking in the serene view.

Keeping it Fresh

Cabinetry painted a solid white shows off the kitchen’s detailed craftsmanship and generous lighting while keeping everything neatly tucked away out of view. The attractive and durable quartzite countertop complements the preparation area, where a double oven and 3D tiled backsplash transform a wall into a work of art.

The excitement of a dark dining area and beverage bar adds visual weight to the voluminous space. The antique glass mirror backsplash and dots of twinkling light make a dramatic statement while a trio of paintings introduce a touch of gold’s dignified grace. 

Inseparable Luxury

The spacious and modern master bathroom features heavy-duty ceramic tile made to look like marble across the floor and wet-room walls. Sleek natural cherry cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and gold hardware jazzes up a pair of floating vanities for a look that is both attractive and practical.

Wet rooms are all the rage today, and this gleaming example, with its convenient built-in shelving, waterfall showerhead, and almost-invisible glass enclosure, boosts the bathing ritual with a tub and shower that flow together so seamlessly that it creates a spa-like experience.

They say the secret to a successful marriage is separate bathrooms, but in this blissful master, a fairytale ending doesn’t feel far off!