Photos: Empty nesters find perfect ‘fit’ in new Cobb County ranch with pool

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Photos: Empty nesters find perfect ‘fit’ in new Cobb County ranch with pool

Stone, shake siding and cedar mix on the exterior of the new Cobb County home.

The home, built in 2018 by Paran Homes in Kennesaw's Chestnut Farms neighborhood, has 2,816 square feet, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Overlooking the pool, the screened-in porch has furniture from Georgia Patio and a rug from Target.

The pool was completed by AquaRama Pools & Spas just in time for the summer and was a must for Cobb County homeowner Renee Slaughter, who loves to swim.

The poolside furniture is from Frontgate. AquaRama Pools & Spas also included a fire pit in the design for the new backyard.

An oversized frameless glass shower in the master bathroom features two rainfall shower heads at different heights and angles. The high windows let in natural light. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

Upstairs is a guest bedroom with its own sitting area. The couch and the pair of coffee tables are from Bassett, as well as the accent pillows. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

In the entryway, a painting that the family dubbed "the choir" hangs above a sideboard with metal lattice work.

The Kawai grand piano fit perfectly in the sitting room alongside a couch from Pottery Barn and an ottoman from Bassett, the homeowners said.

The Slaughters' two children live in the area, so they didn't need multiple guest rooms. They decided to turn a downstairs bedroom into a piano and sitting room. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

Built-ins surround the fireplace and television in the den, displaying important pieces to the Slaughters, like the carved lion and lamb from a trip to Israel. The chairs were reupholstered by The Bronze Monkey in Marietta.

In the entryway, a painting that the family dubbed "the choir" hangs above a sideboard with metal lattice work.

The Kawai grand piano fit perfectly in the sitting room alongside a couch from Pottery Barn and an ottoman from Bassett, the homeowners said.

In the kitchen by Paran Homes, crisp whites and subway tiles give the space an airy, clean atmosphere. The appliances are from Frigidaire and the sink and faucet are from Moen.

Renee Slaughter said she loves the round dining table from Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, where she also found the sideboard. The set of framed blue medallions are from Outrageous Interiors. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

The kitchen is open to the den, which was an important factor for the homeowners. The leather couch is from RH and the rug is from Bassett. A sideboard and mirror connects the two spaces.

The Slaughters' two children live in the area, so they didn't need multiple guest rooms. They decided to turn a downstairs bedroom into a piano and sitting room.

Built-ins surround the fireplace and television in the den, displaying important pieces to the Slaughters, like the carved lion and lamb from a trip to Israel. The chairs were reupholstered by The Bronze Monkey in Marietta. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

The bed in the guest room is from Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, accented with pillows from Pottery Barn.

A chandelier from Wayfair offers a soft glow in the dining room and the crystals reflect bits of color in the artwork.

An entry hall ushers guests into the open living-kitchen area. Natural light pours in through the front door and sidelights. The chair was reupholstered by The Bronze Monkey in Marietta. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

The transitional interiors include the use of grays and off-whites. In the master, the bed and side tables are from Pottery Barn.

Mike and Renee Slaughter, along with their long-haired dachshund Mason, downsized to their new ranch home in 2018. Mike is director of discipleship at The Church of the Apostles and Renee is a real estate agent with Re/Max Unlimited. Text by Kat Khoury/Fast Copy News Service. Photo by Reann Huber.

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Stone, shake siding and cedar mix on the exterior of the new Cobb County home.

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