OLD WORLD CHARMER Peach and Pine bring new life to a historic homestead Written by Natalie Forehand / Photos by Caroline Sharpnack When a soon-to-be-married couple discovered this historic property on 200 acres of rolling hills in Watertown, TN, they knew they would need a team of expert designers to help bring their vision to life. They quickly enlisted husband and wife duo Chandler and Jeremy Quarles of Peach and Pine Interiors, who have a deeprooted passion for historic homes. Chandler, the lead designer for Peach and Pine, knew this was a special project from the start. “It’s common to come across preserved historic homes in a major city, but finding something this old in the country was unique,” she said. The house, built in 1900 and almost 6,000 square feet, was in poor shape when the homeowners found it, despite having undergone previous renovations. In hopes of bringing back the history of the property, Peach and Pine partnered with Prestige Remodeling to gut the interiors down to the studs and built it from the ground up with the framework of the old structure.
Because only a small portion of the house was salvageable from a materials perspective, and previous owners had made changes that took away from the history, Chandler worked with the clients to envision things that could have been authentic to the home. The team utilized specific colors, hardware, and antiques, including the cabinet in the dining area, which was from around the time of the building of the home. As true homesteaders, the clients were inspired by European interiors and requested a European Farmhouse that would be functional for their growing family. They were months away from their wedding when they began the project with Chandler. By the time the renovation was complete two years later, they were expecting their first baby. With the primary goal being a gathering spot with an extensive area to entertain, Chandler prioritized the central kitchen and scullery, providing ample room to host. slmag.net
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