New Lake Choreography
Waterside home will rise from steep challenges Rutherford County’s Lake Lure recently reopened almost two years after the storm Helene left the resort town…
Tech and Texture in the Balsam Range
Where rich interior surfaces meet smart-home innovation The pinnacle of automation platforms lights up this Balsam Mountain build. Most of the Crestron package runs…
Better Nature
Couple’s blown-glass “stones” are a healing fixture in hospitals After completing a three-year residency at Penland School of Craft, Thor and Jennifer Bueno established…
The Persistence of Plush
Designer brings a wealth of experience to the Plateau By: Carolyn Kemmett “The Plateau” is the moniker for the stunning Cashiers-Highlands area in far…
The Genetic Edit
Mother and son combine talents to build stylish cottage By: Carolyn Kemmett The family bond and Feng shui were equal partners in the creation…
The Tree That Turns School-Bus Yellow
Why ginkgos might boast the ultimate autumn foliage When Tim Nichols was a student at UNC in Chapel Hill, every autumn he’d notice a…
Like Opening a Present
Hidden access and a phased entrance lead to magic reveals Balsam Mountain Preserve’s high-elevation beauty is a siren call for those seeking sanctuary and…
Only the Choicest Cuttings
Greenhouse specializes in the joy of DIY cultivation OMG Asheville (Oakley Mountain Greenhouses of Asheville) —founded in 2021 by Carley Lee — is an…
The Present and Beyond
Parade of Homes highlights fresh ideas and future use There are few socially acceptable opportunities to wander through a stranger’s home, admire the custom…
The Cubist Side of Classic
Finding fresh expression in a well-collected home After nearly 30 years in the party-supply industry, Aimee and Stephen were ready for a homecoming. Stephen…
Hall of Fame Collection
Sports-memorabilia enthusiast exhibits the passion of a lifetime Bo Platt says he didn’t get into sports-memorabilia collecting as a financial investment. But he sounds…
Valuing the Collective Experience
Earthy-chic kitchen is a blend of the custom and the communal By: Carolyn Kemmett Debbie and Stan Goldenberg want to make more than recipes…