House of Glass
byThe ancient Roman architect Vitruvius asserted that in order for a structure to be excellent, it needed to be three things: firmitas, utilitas, and…
Design + Decor
Life by Design
byFashion designer R. Brooke Priddy creates wearable art (calling them “dresses” would be a disservice). She builds each garment much like an artist would…
Change Artist
byHome and hearth, and the comfort they engender, figure prominently in Asheville interior designer Laura Kirkpatrick’s work. Her firm, ID.ology, offers interior design services…
Cool, Calm and Collected
bySince diving into interior design just a few short years ago, Leslie Huntley of Roost Interior Design shows that innate talent and a lifelong…
Mountain Mediterranean
byAsheville 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”
byCleverly stacked space is the new open floor plan when it comes to modern residential construction. A slim earthen footprint lays the groundwork. And…
Fearless in Design
bySteve Parker and Chris Slusher are not your typical designers. That becomes readily apparent when you step into their North Asheville home, which doubles…
On Mountain Time
byThere’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…
No Instant Miracles
byLinda Constable has been a sunny presence at Ambiance Interiors for most of its 35 years. Constable, who has served as a buyer, receivables…
Challenge of the Century
byVisually residing somewhere between a village cottage and a mountain farmhouse, the sharp-gabled Montreat residence owned by Rick and Meredith Harbaugh was built in…