A Modern Chalet
byThe house had a lot going for it. Situated on the mountainside off Town Mountain Road, it overlooked downtown Asheville. It was interesting: an…
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Minimalist Moxie
byMany surprises wait at the end of the long, winding mountain roads that pepper Western North Carolina. Often, it’s a breathtaking vista. But sometimes…
Escape to the Lake
byThere are some phrases that are immediately evocative of high summer. Among these, “The Country House,” “The Lake House,” and “The Mountain House” rank…
Project Elegance
byIt all began with the antique Biedermeier secretary. For Margie and Rich Kluska, it embodies the aesthetic that they admire — perfectly proportioned and…
Elegant Whimsy
byAmerica is in love with foragers. The immense popularity of shows like American Pickers, Cash in the Attic and Auction Hunters has introduced the…
A Stylish Retreat
by“Soft and yummy, that’s what I wanted.” Is Kim Hubbard, owner of Asheville’s K2 Studio, referring to her latest cooking experiment — a warm…
State of Grace
byOne might expect that the former home of a clergyman and his family would have a certain “grace” about it. But graciousness? Well, that’s…
Natural Selection
by“I would gladly have bought the home myself, if my clients hadn’t,” declares Black Mountain architect Thomas Lawton, of the simply designed cabin that sits…
A Visual Feast
byThere’s an old adage that says, “Too many cooks spoil the broth.” That may be true in the culinary world, but when it comes…
An Exquisite Mélange
byOnce the summertime retreat of the Low Country gentry, Flat Rock is justifiably proud of its heritage. “Little Charleston of the Mountains,” as it…