Touring "Winding Ridge": A Modern Mountain Dream Home in Blairsville, GA | By Design

In this episode of By Design, the team gets together to take a virtual tour of "Winding Ridge," https://www.reynard.design/winding-ridge-blairsville-gaA breathtaking modern mountain home nestled in the North Georgia mountains. James Knight (lead home designer) and our lead photographer Kalyn break down the design process, the architectural choices, and the creative angles used to capture this custom 5,800+ square foot retreat. From soaring scissor-truss ceilings to dual kitchen islands and epic drone views over Lake Nottely, ride along as we explore how a 2024 design became a stunning 2025 reality!Located in the beautiful Highland Park community of Blairsville, GA, this custom home perfectly balances modern farmhouse aesthetics with the rugged, natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our designer James Knight shares his insights into the structural design—including a clever money-saving trick for massive window walls—while our photographer Kalyn talks about what it takes to capture the perfect drone shot of that incredible lake and mountain view.🏡 House Specs & Highlights: Location: Highland Park, Blairsville, GA (with views of Lake Nottely!) Size: 5,808 heated sq. ft. across three levels Bedrooms: 5+ bedrooms, including a spectacular vaulted in-law suite above the garage Key Features: A massive open-concept living area with 12/12 pitch ceilings, a unique double-island kitchen for entertaining, custom-lit angled dormer bookshelves, and a fully finished walk-out basement.⏱️ Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Welcome & Catching Up with the Team 2:09 - Introducing Winding Ridge & Epic Drone Shots 3:01 - The Grand Foyer, High Ceilings & Scissor Trusses 4:18 - Kitchen Details: Double Islands & Entertaining Setup 5:04 - The Breezeway & The Vaulted In-Law Suite 6:16 - Pro Architect Tip: Window Placements & Saving Money 7:22 - Exploring the Fully Finished Walk-Out Basement 8:05 - Capturing the Perfect View: Lake Nottely & The Mountains 9:37 - Overcoming Design Challenges & Client Collaboration 13:01 - Final Square Footage, Layout Specs & Wrapping Up⁠💻 Website: Reynard Custom Homes⁠ https://reynard.design 🦊🏡 ⁠📸 Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reynard.design/📘 Facebook⁠ https://www.facebook.com/reynarddesign📌 Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/reynarddesign/▶️ YouTube⁠ https://youtube.com/@reynarddesign #CustomHomeTour #MountainHome #BlairsvilleGA #Architecture #HomeDesign #ReynardCustomHomes #ModernMountain #TimberFrame