Storming the Castle

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…

Room for Improvement

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

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

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

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

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

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)…

Cozy Up

Cozy Up

“Cozy” and “cabin” go together like “fall” and “cider” — but what’s been accomplished inside this Lake Toxaway cabin vaults that sweet notion to…

Luxury Floats

Luxury Floats

It was a tough decision, admits designer Krista Washam LaBlue, to eliminate the walled privacy of the water closet inside this Asheville-area residence. But…