When you’re thinking about fall decor, think “natural,” “cozy,” and “personal” because the pandemic continues to shape the way we are decorating homes. After spending so much time at home, we are making home design choices that emphasize nature, the outdoors, comfort, and our own personalities.

One rule in interior design is 60-30-10. Sixty percent of the color in the room should come from the walls, thirty percent from the flooring, and ten percent from the accent pieces. Therefore, the color you choose for your walls is crucial to the design of your room. But how do you find the right color? Here are five tips for finding the ideal hue.

Having cabinets you love is one of the most important aspects of being happy with your kitchen simply because your cabinets take up so much of your space. Choosing the right color for your cabinets is crucial to the overall design of the kitchen. So many color options exist… How do you choose? Here are five approaches to picking the perfect cabinet color for your home.

While a mostly neutral home can feel safe and calming, it can also be a little bland. Add interest and excitement to your home with color. Read this post for eight places you can add it, some you may have considered and others you probably haven’t.

Sometimes a remodel doesn’t mean a total overhaul; you may just need to update your existing space. This Weaverville, NC, kitchen had a great layout already, and the cabinets were still in good shape. So, we decided to work with what the client already had. Read this post to learn more!

The beauty of customization lies in your limitless options. The tough part is figuring out what custom features fit your budget and your skills! Here are eight ideas for customizing your home, and most of them can be done without a huge remodel.

When you’re building or remodeling a kitchen, you may want to try to save money by opting for stock cabinets. However, this approach might not be the best choice in the long run. Here are five reasons the extra cost of custom cabinets is worth paying.

Breathe new life into your kitchen! If you are looking for ways to freshen up your kitchen, consider updating your backsplash. Read this post for a few ideas!

In 2020, we were honored to have two homes featured on the Asheville Home Builder Association Parade of Homes. One of them was this beautiful one-level home in Fletcher, NC. This Mountain contemporary home offers 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 3751 sq/ft. Also, it has room to grow, for a future basement build-out has already been designed for the home. If you like one-level living that is open and spacious, you will love this home. Visit it via the virtual tour in this blog post.

The second home we had featured in the Asheville Home Builder Association Parade of Homes was this house that offers one-level living with a finished basement for guests. It’s perfect for entertaining or just easy living and enjoying long-range views. Check out the virtual tour in this blog post!

If you are dreaming of a different kitchen, enter Wellborn Cabinet’s Dream Kitchen Makeover Contest. One grand-prize winner will receive a check of over $25,000 to renovate a kitchen. And while you’re thinking about renovating your kitchen, check out this blog post for some of the questions you should consider!

If you have thought about making the switch to a tiny home, you may have wondered how to make the most of your space, or lack thereof. Believe it or not, decorating a tiny home isn’t that different than decorating a home of any size. Just focusing on some basic design concepts will help you get the most enjoyment out of your smaller space. Keep reading to learn more!

Just because your home is small doesn’t mean it has to feel cramped. You can maximize the space you have with some simple tricks that will transform any small space into a more comfortable place to live. So, before you trade in for bigger, try for better! You may be amazed at what you can achieve in the space you have.

Making the choice to live in downtown Asheville can mean living in a smaller space than you will find in a suburban or rural area. However, small can still be stylish and comfortable. Whether you live in an apartment, a condo, or a home, check out these ideas for making the best of your urban home.

Here in the Western North Carolina mountains, we are particularly blessed with a beautiful outdoor environment, and you don’t have to have a mountaintop home to enjoy it. Any house with even a cozy plot of land provides indoor-outdoor connection opportunities. Read this post for some ideas for how to make the transition between the two work seamlessly.

Last month, we shared ideas for decorating with natural elements so that you could turn your home into a relaxing and rejuvenating space. This month, since we are talking about destressing in our homes, we thought we’d revisit the topic of decorating with nature and look at some more ideas. For inspiration, check out our slide show below.

According to the American Psychological Association, the United States is experiencing a mental health crisis. We are all more stressed! Added stress can take a toll on your mind, body, and relationships. One way to decrease your stress is to intentionally make your home more relaxing. Check out our ideas below!

Here is one of our favorite projects from 2020, a kitchen remodel we did in a West Buncombe, NC, home. We kept the basic footprint of the kitchen the same, but we increased the size of the island, which provided more baking prep area. The larger island highlighted the incredible pattern of the Cambria Skara Brae quartz countertop, a major feature of this kitchen that added depth and movement to the space. Read this post to learn more!

Nature can make us feel calm yet rejuvenated, which is why people love to escape to the outdoors. Decorating with nature can capture this sense of well-being in our homes, and even the most modern home decor can be enhanced with natural elements. For inspiration, check out our slide show in this blog post.

With environmentalists reminding us to “reduce-reuse-recycle,” repurposing items to create fashionable home decor has become hugely popular. Whether you are an experienced upcyclist or just want to spend an afternoon browsing for a few choice antique pieces, Asheville offers plenty of options for your next new-to-you find. Check out a few of our favorites.