See inside George Kittle’s dreamy, treehouse-inspired Nashville retreat

• NFL star George Kittle and his wife, Claire, purchased a Nashville log cabin for their offseason retreat.
• The couple partnered with Pottery Barn's Design Crew to furnish their new vacation home.
• Their design goal was to create a peaceful and restorative space for comfort and gathering.

NFL star and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, and his wife, Claire, might be professionally based out of the Bay Area — but during the NFL offseason, the pair enjoys trading their busy, coastal lifestyle for something a bit more slowed down in the hilled woodlands of Nashville, Tennessee.

The Kittles are far from strangers to Nashville; the couple has owned land in the area since 2020 and served as co-creators of the annual Tight End University training summit that's hosted every summer in the city alongside NFL stars like Greg Olsen and Travis Kelce (who famously brought along his fiancé, Taylor Swift, to last year's event).

But back in late 2024, the duo added to their growing real estate portfolio in the area, purchasing a rustic log cabin that they described as the "exact kind of retreat" they'd dreamed of escaping to during the NFL offseason months.

"The offseason is one of the few times of year when we can truly slow down, so creating a home that felt peaceful and restorative was really important to us," explains George Kittle and his wife, Claire, in conversation with 10BEST. "We intentionally designed the home around comfort and gathering."

With the help of Pottery Barn's Design Crew, they were able to bring their unique vision to life, while still decorating the space in a way that felt "authentic to the character of the cabin."

The home's "treehouse feel," as they described it, was the design centerpiece that influenced everything else — and translated into the cabin's earthy tones, natural wood details, and layered textures.

Ahead, get a look at the Kittles' cozy Nashville retreat, and shop the Pottery Barn furniture pieces styled throughout the vacation home:

See inside & recreate the Kittles' style from their newly-renovated Nashville home

The sunroom

For the Kittles, the ability to connect with nature and disconnect from the usual pace of their everyday life was a huge part of this Nashville cabin's appeal. In the sunroom in particular, the expansive windows lend themself to an airy feel that immerses you in the surrounding nature, while the accompanying Pottery Barn furnishings — and in particular, their favorite Remmy Chairs — ensure it's a space you can comfortably unwind in.

"Sitting in those chairs, drinking our coffee, and looking out into the trees makes us feel like we’re in our own little hideaway."

Shop Pottery Barn furnishings used throughout the sunroom:

• Pottery Barn Raylan Leather Chair
• Pottery Barn Marlo Marble Small Table Lamp
• Pottery Barn Oria Suzani Lumbar Pillow Cover

The front sitting room

When it comes to gathering with friends, family, and loved ones, the couple notes that the cabin's front sitting room has already become their go-to space — especially when they're able to relax on the Jake Seadrift Sofa and take in the ambience of the "cozy fireplace."

Shop Pottery Barn furnishings used throughout the front sitting room:

• Pottery Barn Botanical Forged Iron Sconce
• Pottery Barn Faux-Fur Mink Throw
• Pottery Barn Jake Seadrift Wood Base Loveseat Sofa
• Pottery Barn Nicolette Hand Knotted Wool Rug

The dining nook

Natural wood details are abundant throughout the Kittles' log cabin home, with more modern accents like this marble dining table providing an updated juxtaposition that feels both fresh and homey.

Shop Pottery Barn furnishings used throughout the dining nook:

• Pottery Barn Chapman Round Marble Pedestal Dining Table
• Pottery Barn Kravet Meadow Stripe Linen Napkins
• Pottery Barn Larkin Stoneware Mugs

The porch

Whether it's a summer rainstorm or a quiet, sun-drenched morning with their dog, this porch space is a haven for rest and relaxation — especially with cozy Pottery Barn furnishings that range from an outdoor-friendly Adirondack chair to rustic lanterns and more.

Shop Pottery Barn furnishings used throughout the porch:

• Pottery Barn Malibu Teak Adirondack Chair
• Pottery Barn Blaine Check Outdoor Pillow
• Pottery Barn Easton Forged-Iron Outdoor Lantern

How Pottery Barn's Design Crew helped design this vacation home

Claire herself is a self-proclaimed interior design buff; if you follow her on Instagram, you'll see she frequently takes on new home renovation projects and helps family members redecorate their spaces. So, when it came to partnering with Pottery Barn, the couple notes that this home reno was very much a team-effort; the Kittles went in with their own clear vision, and Pottery Barn's Design Crew brought it to life.

“For this project, it was about creating a space that felt deeply connected to the setting while also being authentic to us," says Kittle.

What is Pottery Barn's Design Crew?

Pottery Barn Design Crew is a complimentary interior design service, offered through Pottery Barn, that provides free design consultations ranging from in-home appointments to in-store design appointments and even virtual meetings.

This expert team can assist with styling tips, product recommendations, expansive home makeovers and renovations, as well answering any questions you might have throughout the design process of your home.

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