Design + Decor

Low Maintenance, High Impact

Low Maintenance, High Impact

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West Asheville rock garden is a neighborhood attraction By: Carolyn Kemmett It all started with messy squirrels. When Sylvia and Tony Gomez moved into…

Comfort, Luxury, Empathy

Comfort, Luxury, Empathy

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Designer’s warmth and optimism yields a star portfolio By: Alison Fields Susan Chancey worked her way into a celebrated two-decade design career through curiosity, enthusiasm…

Vision of the Future

Vision of the Future

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Homeowners assembled a dream team long before starting their build Jeff Rapps was working in his home office in New Jersey when he heard…

Vision of the Future

Vision of the Future

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Homeowners assembled a dream team long before starting their build Jeff Rapps was working in his home office in New Jersey when he heard…

The Space-Time Continuum

The Space-Time Continuum

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Inventor’s clocks fill the wall (and the conversation) Lindsay Morris isn’t quite sure what the inspiration was for his unusual linear clocks — a…

The Many Ways of Wood

The Many Ways of Wood

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Furniture maker takes his turn at clean, modern design Timothy Gastrock lives in his Weaverville home with hard proof of his evolution as an artist….

A Whole Mood

A Whole Mood

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Boutique company adds high drama to home design When it comes to the design arts, two heads and hearts can be better than one,…

Drafting a New Concept

Drafting a New Concept

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Local metal artist forges a huge new niche in barn hardware Six years ago, Stefan Bonitz was building a barn on his 35-acre property…

The Charm of Expertise

The Charm of Expertise

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Benson & Babb enriches the regional style scene  Ashley Smith makes a powerful statement about his three-decade-plus design career. “I’ve never tired of it,”…

Warm Looks on a Fast Track

Warm Looks on a Fast Track

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Designer Emily Richter has accelerated ideas about livable modernism By: Alison Fields Designer Emily Katherine Richter has a social conscience and strong opinions. She’s…