You would be hard-pressed to find a yard on Signal Mountain that doesn’t capitalize on some form of beauty. From overlooks to woodlands, the houses dotting the mountainside possess enviable property.
For the Church family, the natural beauty of Signal Mountain proved to be the inspiration needed to turn their backyard into an oasis that draws them constantly to the outdoors.
The Churches – Chris, Lynette and their two children, Angie and Eric – have been living on Signal Mountain for 10 years, but it wasn’t until about six years in that they began to plan their backyard redesign. It was their midlife crisis, says Lynette, but one that was well planned.
Their former house boasted a large porch, and they had grown to love the time they spent on it. This new house only featured a small screened-in porch, but the Churches fell in love with their large yard and wanted to maximize it. So they hired a designer and spent one February sitting in their kitchen, staring out the small window and planning their dream yard.
The design itself took three to four months to finish, with another nine months added before the yard was finished. The result was a backyard perfect for outdoor living.