High Point Market Starts Tomorrow. Celebrate By Touring These 3 North Carolina Homes.
With High Point Market opening tomorrow, the whole design world will gather in North Carolina to discover, spotlight and celebrate the very best the industry has to offer. To get in the spirit, rediscover three North Carolina homes with outstanding design that captures the spirit of the region.
A Dreamy Getaway Defined By An Abundance Of Natural Stone And A Chic Rustic Aesthetic
Nestled in a fertile valley of the Nantahala National Forest, an idyllic community in Cashiers, North Carolina, is taking shape under careful stewards who put nature at the forefront. Amid spring-fed ponds, a trout stream and the remnants of an old apple orchard, this refuge embraces the area’s intrinsic beauty via hiking trails, neighborhood gatherings and breathtaking vistas.
A Fresh Yet Classic Mountain Home With Expansive Windows And A Subtle ‘Wow’ Factor In Every Room
Mountain houses are made for relaxation and fun—and, for Atlanta architect Bill Ingram and Birmingham designer Alison Gorrie, a few elements of surprise. When the two collaborated once again—this time on the design of a couple’s new mountain home situated along a golf course in Cashiers, North Carolina—they agreed that it should break the mold. “The owners weren’t after a typical mountain aesthetic,” Ingram says, “and we didn’t want anything watered down or contrived.”
A Refined Home That Marries Timeless Sophistication With Classical Elegance
With its courtly Georgian-style architecture, understated painted-brick façade, and scrollwork that was inspired by 16th-century Italian basilicas, this home has what architect Ken Pursley describes as “a poker face.” He continues, “It’s polite, and you don’t know what’s going on inside.” His statement rings especially true given the property’s recent refresh, which saw Pursley tweaking the architecture ever so slightly as local designer Kim Mauney put a modern spin on the interior furnishings.
