Manor Born
Palatial in scope but conspicuously lacking a formal dining room, the home of Allison Smith is an auteur feat: written and directed, as it were, by the owner herself, who leads an interior-design firm
Portfolio in Blue
To secure their home — its look and longevity — Casey and Sarah Watkins enfolded craftwork from the highest sphere. Constructed by Living Stone Design + Build and brought to daily life by ID.ology Interiors & Design, the nouveau-rustic gem sits in a lilt of the Swannanoa Valley.
Storming the Castle
The 15-inch-thick stone walls convey a castle-like authority. And certainly, the 360-degree scenery, including a glimpse of storied Cold Mountain to the west, gives…
Open Season on Kitchens and Baths
A silky cabinet scheme that eliminates hand pulls. A standalone pantry with shelves to the ceiling and a library ladder. A meandering rock mosaic…
Room for Improvement
One area invites get togethers; the other is a space to get away. With WNC’s real-estate scene in a decided uptick, it’s a good…
Absolute Threshold
Clinical psychologist Dr. Carol Brothers often mentions the views of Beaver Lake she and her husband Dr. Fred Klappenberger, a cyber-security expert, will enjoy…
Flowing Upstream
The choice of ambrosia aka “wormy” maple in the cabinetry of this master bath invites the rest of the room to live up to…
Image Oriented
The proverbial empty nest isn’t always a bad thing — sometimes it can even trigger a stylish clean slate. Such was the case with…
Outstanding in its Field
In this charismatic guest bathroom, part of a picturesque farm property in Henderson County, homeowners Jose and Kathee Fernandez decided to keep the original…
A Sleek Oasis
Aesthetically speaking, there’s nothing extra to sponge up in this master bathroom, part of a Hendersonville home renovation designed by Kristen Finkelstein (Ellis Designs)…