A TRANSITION FROM WINTER TO SPRING — TBEKTU DESIGNS

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Transition:

We have all certainly learned a lot about transition these past years, haven’t we? Many changes, lots of paradigm shifts, and the feeling of living in a constant state of transition. One positive these past couple of years gave us was a pause, as well as, the opportunity to look at how we lived and worked, and how we wanted to change our lives, surroundings, and personal spaces.

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Transitioning from winter to spring excites us each year with great anticipation of sunnier days, time spent outdoors, and views out our windows of far more color. Registered Interior Designer Teresa Beck, owner of Tbektu in Columbia, shared this recent example of preparation for and manifestation of a client’s dream of adapting and adding to an existing space to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor and make their transition from winter to spring even more delightful.

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A covered-but-not-enclosed back porch was always enjoyed by the homeowners, but more often used seasonally rather than year-round. Enclosing the back porch for more indoor space was important for the family’s enjoyment as well as increasing space for indoor entertaining. Furthermore, doing so without impeding the stunning view and access to the lovingly maintained gardens that lead up steps to an elevated dining pavilion for summer suppers was of paramount importance.

Beck drew floor plans, furniture plans, lighting plans, and bar elevations and details so that the owners and contractors had a clear understanding of how the space would function and look. The furniture plan showed the placement of furniture and gave maximum sizes of furniture to choose from for ease of maneuvering throughout the space.

As it seems with most projects these days, even when transition is wanted, it is not always easy. The furniture ordered has yet to arrive, so until it does the live-edge table typically used on the patio outside was brought in to use for gatherings in the meantime. Flexibility and adaptation are always a part of the transition, for sure!

Pivoting and stacking doors were used in all exterior walls of the space, affording completely unobstructed views and access. Hot afternoons? Buggy days? Simply close and the stunning views remain while the owners and guests remain in air-conditioned comfort.

In the winter months, chilly spring, or fall nights, the gasfueled stone fireplace offers a place to cozy up with a sip of bourbon and a cigar. Special ventilation above makes sure the cigar smoke is quickly vented out of the room. The mantel accessories add a pop of color to complement the rustic element of the neutral fireplace.

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The bar is the feature element in the new space and a real beauty! The contemporary design in walnut is capped with a beautiful slab of quartzite and detailed with a matte gold faucet and hardware. The wall shelving behind the bar, in matte gold metal and glass with a walnut wine stem shelf below, is a showstopper and provides organized storage for liquors, glassware, stemware, and all bar accoutrement.

Although the photos here depict a garden still mostly in winter mode, the forsythia blooming in the urns promises the viewer that more colorful beauty is just around the corner as it is still in transition!

TERESA BECK is a registered interior designer in Columbia, Tennessee, specializing in add-ons, remodels and renovations, kitchens and bathrooms, custom home design, and commercial offices. Her award-winning interior designs are known for Beck’s beautiful attention to detail with a primary focus on designing functional spaces that support the activities of those who live there. For additional information visit tbektu.com and follow her on social media at @tbektudesigns