home & garden: lake homes
Problem Solved When the process of building their new lakefront home got overwhelming, Sue and Bill Partsch enlisted the help of a husband-wife interior design team. S
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ABOVE From left, Sue and Bill Partsch relax on the deck of their home overlooking Smith Mountain Lake; the open living area features an off-center fireplace, bench seating and contemporary furnishings, fixtures and accessories.
30 March • April 2015 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
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nyone who has built a house knows the staggering number of decisions that must be made. Small choices involve picking drawer pulls, paint colors and window styles, while bigger selections deal with flow of space, maximizing views and placement of kitchen appliances. Many times in the process, homeowners are left wondering if they’ll be happy with the results.