DESIGN IN THE DELTA THE HOME OF TERRI AND ELEE TRICHELL
FRESH STARTS come in lots of shapes and sizes. A new year brings a million and one ways to bring joy into your home, whether it’s changing pillows and paint colors or a total redesign. An interior designer for the last 42 years, Terri Trichel is always on go with a myriad of small to extensive projects for clients. “Our home was two years old when we bought it,” says Terri. “It was perfectly laid out for our needs, and literally every piece of our existing furniture worked perfectly within the spaces. And my husband, Elee, loves the deep colors that were already on the walls.” Talk about kismet. Blooms plumbago and bougainvillea cascade from large planters that accent the entryway and front courtyard. The back gardens overlook a small lake and are a haven for migrating hummingbirds, which return year after year for the couple. 102 JANUARY 2015 | WWW.B AY OU LI FE MAG . CO M
Adding to the enjoyment of their property are the thirty-plus trees planted since they moved in and a retaining wall near the patio. The patio is a favored spot for studying Bible lessons and for the couple to spend time together enjoying the solitude of nature. To further bring the outdoors in, Terri had all the windows and doors screened, so that she and Elee could open the windows and doors and let the breezes blow through. Sconces, made by Hart Lighting, are resplendent with crystals that refract light into dancing prisms. Each sconce is placed above the carved foyer table and on either side of an exquisite Friedman Bros. mirror, which is hand-carved and gold leafed in 14k gold. The imperfections of the handcraftsmanship are what attracted Terri to the mirror as each piece carries the mark of the artisans who labor to create something so beautiful.
The home’s kitchen is a study in efficiency with a wall of cabinetry that camouflages small appliances behind cabinet doors. The Jenn-Air gas stove top gets star treatment nestled underneath a brick arch and a subway tile backsplash. Floors throughout the kitchen and keeping room are a natural slate set on the diagonal. Wall color picks up the natural burnished reds found throughout the flooring. A pair of counter height stools with caned backs and gingham cushions are nestled up to the extra wide center island which features an extra prep sink. Tole trays the homeowner has collected add colorful accents above the cabinetry. interior design by TERRI K. TRICHELL photography by MA RTIN G M EYERS article by M ARÉ BRENNA N