Confident Commotion
Pattern and Decoration movement still loudly proclaims its relevance By: Carolyn Kemmett The work and ideas put forth by the envelope-pushing artists of the…
Strong Finish
Builder’s Ramble home benefits from elite materials By: M. Teddie Loring Entertaining can be stressful, and it’s easy to fret over minor matters: Is…
Black is the New Black
Mid Century gem gleams with a stylish but respectful makeover By: M. Teddie Loring Black-painted houses are traditionally associated with Scandinavia, where the color…
A Lesson in Timelessness
Biltmore Forest residence is a master class in combined elements By: M. Teddie Loring “When you walk inside some homes, you get the feeling of…
String Theory
Kimberly English considers the world, one stitch at a time By: Alison Fields Kimberly English has a lot of ideas about cloth. She’s an artist…
Comfort, Luxury, Empathy
Designer’s warmth and optimism yields a star portfolio By: Alison Fields Susan Chancey worked her way into a celebrated two-decade design career through curiosity, enthusiasm…
Low Maintenance, High Impact
West Asheville rock garden is a neighborhood attraction By: Carolyn Kemmett It all started with messy squirrels. When Sylvia and Tony Gomez moved into…
Tuned Into Preservation
Collector of vintage radios knows how to make them sing again By: Carolyn Kemmet Patrick Brabham is the hero of high fidelity. In finding…
The Right Side of the Bed
Homestead curates luxury textiles with a pillowtop of practicality By: Carolyn Kemmett She’s a self-described Type A personality, but Pat Marshall has created a Type…
Tiny Chairs for Big Collectors
Career miniaturist is sought by enthusiasts around the world Photo by: Sunny Lockwood Tiny furniture is not just for children’s doll houses. Aficionados and…