Situated on Alabama’s Lake Martin, Chris and John Hutcheson’s 1998 home serves as a welcoming waterfront retreat filled with cherished mementos the couple has collected over the years. “We love simple lines, layered textiles, and all things that have a story to tell,” says Chris, owner of interior design studio Hutche and Co. based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Since purchasing the home in 2017, the Hutchesons split their time between Atlanta and Lake Martin, bringing along their two water-loving English cocker spaniels, Sam and Gus. To accommodate lots of guests, wet bathing suits, and their furry companions, the couple set out to create a space that was stylish yet comfortable.
With entertaining in mind, Chris and John opted for an open floor plan between the living, dining, and kitchen spaces to…
