10 Best Tiny Homes Our Bird House Tiny Home Rental in the historic Montford area is featured as The 10 Best Tiny Homes You Can Rent on Airbnb. “The Bird House in Asheville, North Carolina A slender take on the tiny home, this tri-level residence is located in Historic Montford, just a block from downtown….
The proverbial empty nest isn’t always a bad thing – sometimes it can even trigger a stylish, clean slate. Such was the case with a couple in Hendersonville who decided to re-do the interior of their Champion Hills abode once their offspring left home. To say this bathroom had become outdated is a mild understatement –…
Asheville Interior Design Blog How to Design One Room at a Time Say the word “redecorating” and it conjures images of upheaval: out with the old, in with the new; a total re-invention of one’s living space. That’s an illusion. Case-in-point is this vacation home in Champion Hills, outside Hendersonville. The homeowners — a New…
Asheville Interior Design Blog Dear Jean and Richard, I think of myself as a creative person, and I would like to try reworking my home’s interior. But I’m not sure how to kick-start the process. Any suggestions? Kelly, Asheville Richard: Hi Kelly. Kick-start? Is your home on two wheels? Just kidding. You know, we usually begin each…
Dear Jean and Richard, I think of myself as a creative person, and I would like to try reworking my home’s interior. But I’m not sure how to kick-start the process. Any suggestions? Kelly, Asheville Richard: Hi Kelly. We usually begin each job with the information we get in the client interview. Each interior design project may…
Asheville Interior Design Blog Interior Decorating Inspiration: Movies, Museums & Mansions… What are the inspirations for your designs? Sandra, Arden JEAN: Hi Sandra, Ladies first. Truthfully, interior decorating inspirations come from anywhere and everywhere. Besides the obvious design magazines and books, and attending the interior design markets, one of my favorite sources of inspiration are movies…
Asheville Interior Design Blog Objective observation can produce ‘inspired’ interiors Dear Jean and Richard: Do you have any insights on creating a truly unique interior? In my opinion, there’s a big difference between “elegant” and “inspired.” – Susanne, Hendersonville Jean: OK, it’s a fair question. There is no easy answer, though, because every interior design…
Say the word “redecorating” and it conjures images of upheaval: out with the old, in with the new; a total re-invention of one’s living space. That’s an illusion. Case-in-point is this vacation home in Champion Hills, outside Hendersonville. The homeowners — a New York professional couple with two pre-teenagers — wanted to update their interiors but…
Asheville Interior Design Blog Ceiling choices reflect more than light Everybody has white ceilings. Are there other options, and how important are crown moldings? –Mary Richard: Dear Mary, you’re asking about “the great forgotten expanse.” Well, few even consider anything but white… remember the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel! But that reflected sacred themes, and…
Asheville Interior Design Blog Countertop Choices can be Overwhelming Dear Jean and Richard, What is the best countertop to choose for our new kitchen? There are so many choices I feel confused. –Debbie, Naples Richard: Dear Debbie, choose the green one. Just kidding! I know what you mean about so many choices, and of course…