Magical Mountain Laurel
Colorful cottage garden took root from a familiar beauty Mountain laurel, with its glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of delicate, tea-cup-shaped flowers, is a…
The Height of Intention
Home’s finessed footprint required next-level engineering Joshua Pettler is fond of obscure terminology. The boutique architect says “loom windows” instead of the familiar “clerestory,”…
The Nesting Instinct
Intimate spaces turn spacious modern build into a “restful retreat” A bear in the foyer is a whole different animal than a bear in the…
The Word is Warmth
Rugged rock and not-white walls distinguish modern riverfront home “After some soul searching, we dismissed beaches and lakes,” says the owner of an artisanal modern…
Tenets in the House
Modernist cabin is grounded but adventurous Like a breeze peeling off sweet Lake Sheila, a fresh design movement is on the rise. “We have…
Change of Tune
How mountain geology informed the flow of a cliffside home Thanks to a rockslide early on in the composition, a smoothly planned build near…
Away From It All
Serene modern home offers symbolic and physical protection No one expects plumb lines in a vintage log cabin or a frilly Queen Anne Victorian. Even…
Treasure Flower and Other Rare Blooms
East Asheville residence is a mindful hybrid of aesthetics Joan Dixon knows how to piece together the right team. First, the abstract quilter found…
The Pearl of Kenmure
Prize renovation is alive with imaginative choices Over the course of her 30-year career, Betsy Edwards has appointed palatial vacation homes for big-name musicians….
Something Old, Something New
Innovative build captures a stunning bend in the French Broad River The French Broad has never played by the rules. It doesn’t have to: At…