A Rock and a Hard Place
bySummer cottage will make good work of a would-be obstacle Even by the tricky topographical and structural standards of Asheville construction, the obstacles for…
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Building Belonging
byLocal council creates space for women to lead in construction As Director of Operations for Alair Asheville | Red Tree, Ashley Kepley-Steward oversees residential…
“The Goal Mood is Warmer”
byDesign collective is passionate about collaboration and color By: Carolyn Kemmett There’s a new design firm in town, or rather a sleekly renovated one,…
Jewel of a Redo
byRich color and clever space planning distinguish historic home Danielle Fontenot grew up in old homes in New Orleans. “I don’t think I’ve lived…
Planning Starts Here
byLocal expertise takes center stage at the WNC Build and Remodel Expo If you are considering a home remodel or new construction and feel…
An Enveloping Warmth
byDesign Director explains the perks of the PLATT approach By: Carolyn Kemmett As Interior Design Director for the well-established but always innovative PLATT firm…
Mountain Mist
byFlat Rock renovation is full of soft color and earthy textures Atop a gleaming, hand-carved, heavy wood console in the generously sized entry foyer…
All Weather Artistry
byTimber-frame architect understands the demands of the mountains When Ken Wertheim was growing up in New York State, near the Canadian border, his European-born…
Ovation of a Renovation
byMusic lovers from Austin get more room for memory making When Catherine Haynes and Bo Platt’s Asheville realtor emailed them a listing she thought…
Beautifully Formed, Beautifully Transformed
byAdding light and outdoor living to a Midcentury Modern rancher Architects are dreamers, conjuring form and structure where none may exist. But more challenging…