Hi Folks. Yes, I’m on a floor kick here. What is the one thing you see the most while entertaining yourself and working around your home? Your floors of course. And when we are done with all this you may have just worn them out! Or it may be that you are visual like us and automatically reimagining what your space could look like. I found this nice article from our friends at Atomic Ranch that walks your through several flooring options weighing the Pros and Cons. Take a look HERE. Enjoy and be safe. Cheers!
This post came through one of our many design feeds this morning and really caught my eye beyond seeing our signature shoes. I was skeptical when I saw the first image, but looking through the collection I found some fun flooring options that make me want to do some remodeling. So, let me keep this short and simple and share the link here. Enjoy!
Hi Folks! As Realtors and design enthusiasts we are often challenged with how to describe styles. Often there is confusion out there in what is Modern and what is Traditional. However, there is a wide valley of home styles that fall in between. The Transitional Style is one of those. Because it seems neither modern or traditional it can be seen as not having a style. In truth it is a mindful blend of the two. What you see going on today in the trend of Modern Farmhouse could be seen as version of the Transitional Style Home. And if you have ever watched the design show Nate and Jeremiah you will see that most of their interiors are of a Transitional Style.
Given our new listing at 116 Hawk Ridge {pictured above} is defined as such I wanted to dig a little deeper to better to tell its story on behalf of our sellers. In my search I came across this nice article from Sandy Spring Builders I’m copying below. Please take a moment and enjoy. Cheers!
Three Defining Features of a Transitional Style Home | by Sandy Spring Builders
Looking for a sweet spot between the elegance and intimacy of traditional style and the edginess of modern design? A transitional style home may be the perfect balance for you.
What is transitional style?
Transitional homes are classic with a contemporary twist. They combine elements of both traditional and modern home styles to create a seamless balance between both worlds. The result is an elegantly enduring design that boasts comfort, clean lines, neutral colors, light and warmth. Transitional home design allows you break the rules and add your own twist. It gives you the freedom to embrace a more contemporary edge or convert back to more of a conventional classic. It’s up to you how you choose to bring harmony to a transitional style home.
What are the defining features?
It’s hard to pinpoint what truly defines the transitional style, as it is a beautiful blend of elements from both the traditional and contemporary designs. However, there are a few distinguishing features most transitional style homes incorporate into their design: neutral colors with textured elements, clean lines and minimal accents, and a ton of natural light.
Warm Neutrals With Textural Elements
The transitional color palette is meant to evoke a clean and serene atmosphere that is relaxing and uncomplicated. It relies on warm neutrals, such as taupe, tan, vanilla, cream, or khaki with dark browns or grays as accents.
Since the color palette is subtle, textural elements are often the star of the show. The transitional style uses a mix of textured materials such as wood, lacquer, fabric, metal, or steel to add depth, appeal to the senses, and help balance the overall aesthetic.
Clean Lines and Minimalism
Stealing from modern-contemporary architecture, most transitional homes use clean lines and minimalism in their design. There is limited use of accessories and ornamentation. Instead, transitional style embraces minimal artful details, such as one large piece rather than several smaller pieces. While less sharp and less dramatic than modern styles, transitional homes try to balance the warmth of the color palette with crisp lines and straightforward style.
Oversized Windows
A transitional home is just as likely as a modern-contemporary home to showcase large, expansive windows, and an interior filled with natural light. However, a transitional home might invite nature in through oversized double-hung windows rather than large casement or picture windows. The idea is similar to that of a modern home, but the execution is similar to a traditional home.
An effective luxury transitional style home is a harmonious fusion of traditional and modern elements, with a result that is comfortable, classic, and chic. One of the best perks of building a custom transitional home is the freedom to choose your favorite elements from each style without sacrificing the beauty, value, or quality of the final product.
Looking for a Transitional Home? Ask about our listing at 116 Hawk Ridge. Cheers!
We are super excited to bring this unique and desirable home to the market on Tuesday, May 5th. Let us give you a quick introduction to this designer hideaway in the middle of everything East West Asheville has to offer. This well-crafted home, tucked away on Tremont, offers 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with layers of versatile living throughout including two loft spaces, tons of storage, an apartment with short term rental history and that rare garage. The home, designed and constructed by Earthtone Builders, explores the best in providing a ton of internal living space on a central urban lot.
The living experience balances shared public spaces to gather with private spaces to observe and retreat. Key Features Include: Private master suite on main, separate apartment with private entry, garage, quality finishes throughout, green building features, established short term rental history. Apartment could be used as a home business, in-law suite or short term rental. Walk a few blocks south to the river, breweries and art district or north to restaurants, coffee and more. What more do you need? This has everything you've been wanting. Watch for more details tomorrow!
Call Kelly and Troy to send more information including a Matterport tour and/or a private showing. For now check out our virtual tour here. Cheers!
Hi Folks! Dining Out For Life is postponed, but people can still support local restaurants AND help people living with HIV during the COVID-19 crisis. Dine IN For Life on Thursday, April 30.
Dine IN For Life is simple: Order takeout or delivery from your favorite participating restaurant (or purchase a gift card!); Then, consider making a donation to WNCAP to support our community services; Finally, don’t forget to post a selfie of your lifesaving takeout on social media and tag @wncap.
Go HERE for more information. Cheers!
We want to start with a heartfelt thank you to our clients and community for the ongoing support in these uncertain times, and with a commitment to our clients – past, current and future – to continue to provide the best service, guidance and support that we can.
As a team we are endeavoring to embrace the situation as it unfolds and innovate solutions as we go. Along with Keller Williams and our local Board of Realtors we are here to ensure that those who want to transition their home at this time can do so. Know we are offering digital alternatives to face-to-face meetings to start if desired, and we will be on hand as always to discuss our current experience of the market and offer guidance. Anyone who would like to book a viewing should get in touch as normal, and we’ll talk through or send more information on protocol. While we have been deemed an "essential" business the safety of all of us is first and foremost.
If one thing has become clear this week, it is that our homes are more important than ever as places of safety and sanctuary. They are the places we are turning to now for nourishment, inspiration and creativity. Our focus has always been on what it means to live in a modern way at home. Today, that has new meaning. Follow along with us as we learn new ways for living today. And, as always, know we are here for you so reach out.
Cheers! Kelly and Troy
Good Morning and Happy Earth Day! Today, would be a great day to reflect on the positive side of what is going on with our earth right now as we have pulled back on our global activity. We have been gifted a window into what our future could look like if we choose to recognize her and be mindful of her. If you care to go deeper please go here for more information on how you can support this day. Cheers to our Earth!
Part Two of our 2020 Palm Springs involves some of the second wave of mid-century modern homes created during the modern hey day of Palm Springs establishing what it is today. Here are three homes we had the privilege to have events and private tours of:
Lawrence Welk’s Home | Built in 1952 | 2800 sqft with 3 Beds and 3 Baths | Architect Herbert Burns
Frank Sinatra’s Home | Built in 1947 | 4 Bedrooms and 6.5 Baths | Architect E. Stewart Williams
Kirk Douglass Home | Built in 1976 | 4,000 SQFT, 5 Bedrooms, 8 Baths | Architect Donald Wexler
Zen, Mod and Embracing Nature — all terms that are music to our ears and many Mod fans living in Asheville. Atomic Ranch just published an article on this cool home in Seattle designed by John Burrows. The Northwest, in many ways, mirrors our own lush natural landscape and offers great inspiration for design in our environment. Check out this article on a peaceful mid-century home that sits harmoniously in nature. Cheers!
“She explains that Burrows built about 35 homes in Northeast Seattle, endeavoring to construct modern dwellings on heavily-forested lots that many considered too difficult to build on. The gamble was worth it, resulting in homes that are not only modern, even by today’s standards, but also embrace their natural surroundings.”
It seems we are all getting to know our gardens and outdoor living much better these days given our time at home. I see many photos of bird visitors on facebook posts including Kelly’s household. At our own home we have recently put up a bat house and are putting up one blue bird house given our acreage and food gardens. Try as I might to enjoy the traditional rustic bird houses out there I’m still drawn to clean design. HERE are some great examples thanks to Dwell. Be safe and enjoy!