Asian retreat feels like home
When Cheatham began redesigning the house six years ago, he started outside and "worked our way in," he says. The home brings elements of nature inside. Only the shape of the pool remains from the original backyard, which "had really been forgotten about," Covers said. Today, the area is a study in the art of relaxation. A golden Buddha perched over a hot tub, grounds of flat stones, exotic vegetation and a greenhouse along with vegetable and cutting gardens can be found here. SEAN DRAKES/Special