1 1. The two-story stone fireplace anchors the home, providing warmth and bringing some of the outdoors in. 2. Linda and Tom Strup filled their home with the colors of the lake, choosing a sleek blue tile for the kitchen backsplash. 3. Nearly every room in the Strups' home has a beautiful view of the lake, including the breakfast nook. 4. The open floor plan allows the homeowners to entertain all of their family and friends in their new lakeside retreat. 2 3 LINDA STRUP has a long history at the lake. Her family first visited in the 1970s after they relocated to Virginia from Michigan. A search for the perfect spot for waterfront camping led them to Smith Mountain 44 | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 4 THEROANOKER.COMhttp://www.THEROANOKER.COM