Homes

Homes
Aug 2011
Appalachian State University students envision, design, and build a self-sufficient home in hopes of earning top honors.

Jul 2011
A landmark greenstone home in Hickory melds historic elegance with modern luxuries

Jun 2011
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival turns 30

Apr 2011
With birds in mind, one woodcrafter captures history in miniature

Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic collection of antiques purveyors

Feb 2011
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days

Feb 2011
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between home and nature

Feb 2011
Lorraine Plaxico draws a harmonious union between art and architecture

Feb 2011
A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits

Jan 2011
Frigid temperatures, record snowfall, remarkable beauty— rangers experience it all atop mighty Mount Mitchell

Jan 2011
A Morganton couple’s vibrant revamp of a circa-1880s homestead reflects their love for interior design and craftsmanship

Sep 2010
The capital of the Southeast is bigger, bolder, and better than ever

Sep 2010
Troy Winterrowd champions mid-century and contemporary architecture

Aug 2010
A husband and wife team are planting the seeds of a movement to feed the hungry

Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve

Jul 2010
Two Robbinsville candle-makers find harmony in their environment and craft

Jun 2010
Three recording studios keep Asheville’s music scene finely tuned

Jun 2010
Suzy Phillips is on a mission to introduce you to true Middle Eastern cuisine

Jun 2010
A Cashiers home tells the tale of a love affair with primitive art

May 2010
Western North Carolina’s first solar field makes good use of wasted space

May 2010
Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design

May 2010
You don’t have to own a Picasso to be a serious collector

Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops

Apr 2010
ASAP’s new food guide gets kids thinking fresh

Feb 2010
An architect/builder couple bring their 1960s contemporary home into the new millennium

Feb 2010
Will a commitment-phobe ever discover the ideal Asheville house? Find out

Feb 2010
Natural Accent: Discover outdoors-inspired gifts in Asheville’s historic village

Feb 2010
Post meets beam to create a timber frame home worthy of housing an eclectic collection of antiques

Sep 2009
A pair of architects with a flair for modern design bring to fruition the vision of a steely tree house

Sep 2009
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care

Aug 2009
Luxury finds its way into this rural community known for its rich history

Aug 2009
Friends and neighbors share the rewards of a sorghum harvest at the Duckett House Inn & Farm

Aug 2009
The two heydays and incarnations of Lake Toxaway were separated by a very dry period

Jul 2009

Jul 2009
Finding high design and old-fashioned charm in Savannah, our sister city to the south

May 2009
The architecture and allure of historic Blue Ridge mountain inns

Apr 2009
A guardian of historic design with an eye toward growth, Robert Griffin shares his defining influences

Mar 2009
From the Past to the Present

Mar 2009
Three eco-focused interior designers appoint a 1920s rehab with sustainable styles