A square post and double handrail lead the way up this white, wooden staircase with organic wood steps.

White Hallway With Lantern Front entry serves as a passageway from the front door to the dining room, master bedroom, cellar and good room.

White Transitional Foyer With Lanterns Hickory-wood floors are both beautiful and durable with this high-traffic area. The entry's pairing of contemporary with conventional hints at the home's overall design strategy.

White Foyer With Navy Blue Front Door Adjacent to the entrance is the dining room, which boasts bursts of vivid red.

Foyer Black Iron Hanging Lantern Light A duo of iron lanterns illuminates the foyer. Lighting fixtures throughout the house are on dimmers and may be scheduled to turn off and on upon entry.

Neutral Foyer With Navy Blue Front Door The master bedroom sits off the entryway, ongoing the traditional-meets-modern layout approach.

White Roman Shade With Beaded Chord A safety system and front door window treatment could be controlled using the touch of a button. Sensors will sight any intruder coming into the home.

Black and White Framed Barn Photography Black-and-white photos of Tennessee barns pays homage to the rural landscape around Nashville.

White Hallway Looking Into Country Bathroom The powder room is tucked away between the dining area and great room. White beadboard lines the entry, providing a bit of farmhouse charm.

HGTV Smart Home 2014 Foyer The soft color palette and enchanting attributes split out the area's focal point and make an inviting escape for guests.

Chrome Sink Faucet on Brown Wall A chrome faucet and hardware add sparkle into the powder room's neutral palette.

Worn White Iron Sconce With Flower Detail A set of antiqued iron sconces infuse rustic elegance into the petite bathroom retreat.

Neutral Plaid Carpets in Nation Cabinets Plenty of counter space for storage and accessories for cleaning supplies are practical features glass partition walls . while draped cupboard doors contribute to the cozy state design aesthetic.

Country Neutral Draped Open Cabinet Draped cabinet doors donate to the comfy country design aesthetic.

Sky and Clouds Over Yellow Field Painting A piece of artwork depicting blue skies and clouds drifting over a field adds just the ideal touch of color to the hallway.

HGTV Smart Home 2014 Foyer A stairway resulting in the cellar is lined with 2 sconces along with a banister for safety.

White Foyer Staircase With View of Great Room If you walk down the hallway, you're greeted with a soaring ceiling and an open floor plan in the fantastic room.

White Country Hallway With Blue Door This country hallway keeps it simple with white walls and hardwood floors. A blue door and a mountain scene painting bring a pop of color to the area. A hanging lantern adds a country touch.

Conventional White Staircase A square post and double handrail lead the way up this white, wooden staircase with organic wood steps.

White Foyer With Lantern Pendant Lights An unassuming staircase with white banisters leads to the second-floor living spaces.

Wooden Hallway to White Wood Stairs A wooden hallway leads to a white wooden staircase to proceed to the initial narrative.

Upstairs Foyer With Hickory Floor and White Walls At the top of the staircase, hickory-wood flooring continues throughout the bedrooms and den.

Weathered Wooden Sectioned Mirror Rustic style is captured in the upstairs hallway, where a weathered wooden mirror adds texture and visual appeal.

Abstract Blueberry Pie Inspired Hallway Painting The long art piece near the peak of the staircase tells a story. "We met with this young guy, who lived in New Orleans," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. "He and his sister would get on their bicycles and move from one city to another, where his grandmother lived, and she would make them blueberry pies." If you look closely, you will see the term blueberry pie incorporated into the item.

HGTV Smart Home 2014 Foyer In Smart Home 2014, the HVAC is readily accessible. Size and duct layout make this system extremely efficient and also the home comfortable.

HGTV Smart Home 2014 Foyer The home-automation system includes the capability to control the security system, temperature and lighting. Using a tablet, homeowners may schedule multiple purposes at once. By way of instance, homeowners could set a bedtime mode, which would mechanically lock the front door, lower the thermostat and turn lights off.

White ADT Security System Key Pad The security system includes a alarmclock, detectors and video cameras, which can be retrieved remotely.

HGTV Smart Home 2014 Foyer A tankless water heater warm water at the source, using less water and 10 percent to 20 percent less energy.