Within my own home we debate painting brick on pretty much every brick home we see. The 50’s duplex I own I chose not to paint the brick as I love the variety of colors in it. And Kelly and I often talk about painting brick ranch homes to modernize them. I admit I have not considered the implications in doing this as I’m often driven by aesthetics and color. Recently I came across this article on houselogic.com. It breaks out reasons you should not paint your brick and where it may be appropriate. Following this I was made aware that actually staining brick can be healthier for exterior brick surfaces. See more on that here. Regardless of which direction you go you will be better informed in making that decisions and have a couple more options. Cheers!
Modern Asheville Real Estate wants to say how very thankful we are for you, our families, our friends and our cool community. We are super grateful we live in such a welcoming and caring village of our very own today. Please enjoy your time connected to those you love and remember to live in the moment. Cheers!
From our family to yours — Kelly, Chett, David and Troy
Check out our great new listing. This light and bright contemporary condo is in the popular Windswept View community located on Beaucatcher Mountain just a five minute ride to restaurants and shopping of downtown. This condo sits in the trees at the very end of the complex giving you a private treehouse experience within a nature forest setting. The bright vaulted living space opens to the kitchen and has a wood burning fireplace. All main rooms have access to the outdoor deck space the runs across the back of the condo offering shaded privacy in the summer and morning sun to warm you in the winter. 2 Dedicated Parking spaces. Community swimming pool. Live where both nature and the city are just outside your doorstep.
Give Kelly and Troy a call to find out more or for a private tour. Available for showings this Saturday. Cheers!
While we know there is plenty of modern art to enjoy in Asheville there are a couple of new exhibits worth noting. At the Asheville Art Museum there is a new exhibit featuring midcentury modern design from Black Mountain College. You will find some great examples, art and drawings of some of the buildings there. Find out more here.
And tomorrow, Nov.6th the new Citron Gallery is having their Grand Opening downtown with contemporary artists Anna Carl, Betty Clark, Frances Domingues and Rand Kramer. The opening reception is from 5 to 8pm. Enjoy!
We wish you, our clients and friends a safe and fun Halloween full of giggles. Take a moment to play today. Boo! Troy and Kelly
Living in a small midcentury space I rely heavily on my furnishings doing double duty as storage for anything from candles and vases to tool kits and light bulbs. Atomic Ranch has provided some new options in the marketplace here today to help you find that key MCM feature piece that helps you organize your space, too. Locally, you can visit Atomic Furnishings and some of our other resellers in Asheville. Enjoy!
Kelly and I were able to tour this amazing home designed by J. Bertram King this past week. Built in 1959 this home has been preserved by the original family here in Asheville. From all the amazing cabinetry, the kitchen details and one of the earliest sliding glass walls we have seen we walked around weak kneed. Please enjoy the photo tour on our J.Bertram King fan page. And if you have interest in purchasing this home it is still being shown and we would be happy to set up a private tour. Cheers!
Yeah! Our California buyer closed remotely on his new Asheville home this week. The next day we received his beautiful vintage beetle and set him up for a warm welcome {Cocktails!} for his arrival today. We are excited for our new neighbor and friend. Cheers!
I know we are all seeing the start of fall here in Asheville. Given all the energy going on these days for home renovation, including our outdoor spaces, here is an article for accenting your modern garden spaces with interesting and changing color courtesy of our friends at Atomic Ranch Magazine. Cheers!
The Asheville Home Builders Association is holding their annual Parade of Homes the next two weekends in October. A total of 15 of the 36 homes will be open for in person tours. Wearing masks is required. If you want to find out more go here. Cheers!
