Double Duty
Stanlee Stahl’s requirements for a kitchen went far beyond aesthetics or even basic practicality. After years of having her husband, George Ackerman, haul boxes…
Edible Art
Recalling a Braque or Klee painting in tone, with ultra-sophisticated touches throughout, the Asheville-area kitchen of Michael and Marsha Shlaer is a monument…
Shades of Grey
It’s as common to hear horror stories as high praise when it comes to the complex business of home building. But the owners…
Rhapsody in Blue
No walls were demolished, no cranes were hauled in. When Carol T. Basile of Forest Millwork & Cabinet Design Studio designed the kitchen…
The Latest in Antique
Homeowner Heather Stepp calls herself “a decorator by hobby,” before praising all the trusted vendors who helped her renovate this mountain-rustic dream space. A…
A “Keeper”
Homeowners may choose open-kitchen plans for many reasons: ease of movement while preparing food or hosting friends, a wish to make the kitchen the…
Mountain Mediterranean
Asheville Architect Robert Griffin has long appreciated Mediterranean Revival architecture. With its arches, balconies, and courtyards — and details like painted tile and handcrafted…
Houses for “Cool People”
Cleverly stacked space is the new open floor plan when it comes to modern residential construction. A slim earthen footprint lays the groundwork. And…
On Mountain Time
There’s enough sparkle in Yancey County’s Toe River without needing a splashy house to compete. When a couple from California decided to build their…
Seen and Not Heard
Expanding an older home is a delicate business. No matter what exciting new features reside within the addition, the outside must match the main…