Hi Folks! A quick reminder that we will  be hosting a Modern Mixer at East Fork Pottery’s new store in downtown Asheville on Lexington Ave — Thursday, Dec 15th from 5 to 7pm. The store features modern designed, hand-crafted products around the world including a healthy inventory of their own artisan pottery created in Mars Hill. Come and stock up on gifts for your friends or YOU! You don’t have to be invited…just come. Go here for details. Cheers! Kelly and Troy

Why Modernism Came Back | I’ll keep my part short and sweet this morning having read through this reflective article on Modernism. I thought there were some interesting points that showcase its place in our built environment both from the past and for today. 

“Not all of the original credos of Modernism have stuck around, but Modernism still retains an outsized currency in the design world. For this story I asked 10 architects across the country to weigh in on its legacy. Some felt threatened by what they saw as Modernism’s continuing and outdated influence. Others simply rejected it. Still others determined that by embracing it, their own work was more disciplined and forward-thinking.”

3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2394 SQFT | Versatile Finished Basement

Stop by and see me at our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday. Bring a friend! This artistic, split-entry, ranch home is located in a popular Beaver Lake mid-century neighborhood of North Asheville. The home’s rich wood floors and fresh paint set the stage for this fun 1959 retro home with well-preserved original kitchen and baths. The versatile, finished walk-out basement could be a studio, family room or made into an apartment with outside entrance.

On the exterior the home has lush, artistic gardens full of interesting plantings and garden art that transition throughout the seasons.

Want to see more?  Give Kelly and Troy a call if you have any questions or stop by and see me today. Cheers!

Hi Folks! We are excited to be hosting a Modern Mixer at East Fork Pottery’s new store in downtown Asheville on Lexington Ave — Thursday, Dec 15th from 5 to 7pm. The store features modern designed, hand-crafted products around the world including a healthy inventory of their own artisan pottery created in Mars Hill. Come and stock up on gifts for your friends or YOU! You don’t have to be invited…just come. Go here for details. Cheers!

— Kelly and Troy

3 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2394 SQFT | Versatile Finished Basement

Stop by and see me at our OPEN HOUSE this Sunday. Bring a friend! The artistic, split-entry, ranch home is located in a popular Beaver Lake mid-century neighborhood of North Asheville. The home’s rich wood floors and fresh paint set the stage for this fun 1959 retro home with well-preserved original kitchen and baths.

The versatile, finished walk-out basement could be a studio, family room or made into an apartment with outside entrance. On the exterior the home has lush, artistic gardens full of interesting plantings and garden art that transition throughout the seasons.

Want to see more? Enjoy the tour here. Give Kelly and Troy a call if you have any questions. Cheers!

Good Morning Folks! I’m traveling for the holiday so I’m taking the opportunity to share this post from two years past which remains relevant today especially given potential zoning changes in our neighborhoods. Enjoy and have a great Sunday. Cheers!

Promiscuous Hybrids | I’m kicking off a new series of posts inspired by the new construction in Asheville. Being both a designer and realtor I’m hyper-conscious of the changes occurring with our built environment. Kelly, myself and our chosen families witness discussions by both designers and citizens regarding the new hotels, apartments and commercial structures that are stamped out and replicated here along with other cities. What do these new constructions say about Asheville that is different than…say…Charlotte, Milwaukee or Tampa?

We have a unique past, including architecture, that is part of our cultural fabric and economic draw to the area. Furthermore, we are here because Asheville is incredibly rich in geography, history, spirituality, creative talent, environmental consciousness and an independent desire to do things differently and want a different life. Change is a given. I welcome the business and what it affords both my intimate circle and the community I love. However, I find myself wondering what our buildings could be doing that help steward our town into its own unique future inspired by what is here and the vision of our local talent? What life, culture, brand and future do WE want for ourselves decades from now?

Yes, I’m a bit of a dreamer and I don’t know all the complexities {yet} that create these results. However, for me and others, Asheville has the resources to lead the way for something new. I simply ask the questions — are we missing an opportunity? Could we do things differently and what would that look like? For the moment, I leave you with this video as an opportunity to step outside the box we know and offer a different vision of architecture within a particular community. Please enjoy! Troy

At our Modern Mixer this past Saturday I was asked if I could find this post from the past. So, without anything further…here you go. Have a wonderful holiday week.

Designing Our Future | How to Make and Attractive City | I came across this video this morning and wanted to share it. While it makes some good points I don’t necessarily agree with everything Alain says here. I appreciate the overall thinking and would love for us to follow a more European model with our urban growth.

His sixth point does hit home to me as we watch most of our newest construction coming from outside influences bringing corporate brands to Asheville blurring our unique identity. My question for us as a community is how can we accommodate this important growth while constructing buildings that are filtered by the values of Asheville itself? What is important to us? How do we maintain our own sense of place that has attracted us all to live and travel here? Think about it. Cheers! Troy

What a super fun night last night at Atomic seeing so many of our friends, colleagues and modern design enthusiasts come out to support Megan and Todd with their new twist to their business Atomic Furnishings and Design. It was a steady flowing crowd and we are all {Megan, Todd, Kelly and Troy} grateful for your positive energy. Thank you! If you missed it know they open today at 1pm. Last, be sure to stay tuned for our next Modern Mixer on Thursday, Dec. 15th at East Fork Pottery’s new store in downtown. We can’t wait. Cheers!

ProSource Supplies hosted the Asheville Home Builders Association last night at their new modern showroom. Brandon Bryant of Red Tree Builders invited us along to check it out. {Thanks man!} If you haven’t been there make sure to stop by and see their vast selection of fixtures. The showroom is tucked in behind the new Ford dealership on Brevard Road and the sales people are super helpful. Cheers!

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full and 2 Half Baths | 3608 SQFT | Not on MLS

Hi Folks! Take a look at this dramatic mid-century mountain retreat home located on two beautiful and private acres in Black Mountain with those distant mountain views that we all dream about. Here is our cool promo video!

The open & flowing layout brings outdoors in and indoors out. Main level has open living space and large master suite on same level as garage. Easy! Lower level has a den or family room & extra versatile bedrooms. The circa 1973 home has been updated inside and out with a ton of high quality details.

Haven’t seen enough? Take the photo tour here. Interested in purchasing this beautiful home? Feel free to e-mail us at hello@modernasheville.com for a complete listing package or give us a call. Cheers! Kelly and Troy