After a fruitless search, they opted to stay puta decision that not so secretly delighted Hannon.

Id always say, Save the cottage!

It had such great bones…it just wasnt living up to its full potential, she notes.

Lookout Mountain Tennessee white cottage exterior with Jeep in driveway

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Helping their little home measure up was a larger undertaking than they had originally planned, she recalls.

The size and scale of the home proved a helpful framework for Hannon to make decisions about the interiors.

For her, the cottages inherent coziness was an easy thread to follow.

Slim Aarons Harbour Island photo above table with benches

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

I wanted it to be a comfortable spot for my kids to grow up, she says.

Entertainingis something that I love to do.

Why not introduce people to that right off the bat?

Butler’s pantry and cocktail bar

This is a house thats as committed to livability as it is to good design.

I think it really sets a mood.

This house is for them, explains Hannon.

Powder bath with Brunschwig and Fils Les Touches wallpaper

We didnt want to jump into anything too serious or stuffy.

Blue and white striped little girl’s bedroom with twin beds

Dining room with round table in Lookout Mountain cottage renovation

Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty.

Lookout Mountain cottage kitchen large island tile covered hood and walls

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Lookout Mountain family room green paneled walls

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Breakfast nook Lookout Mountain with pedestal table and wicker end chairs and custom sofa banquette with gallery wall of bird prints

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Screen porch with wicker pendant light

Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty