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18 TREND
What are this year’s hottest kitchen trends? We
asked three local designers to weigh in on their
favorites.
24 STYLE
When designer Sarah Catherine Garvin was called
on to help a couple select exterior colors, she
found herself redesigning the whole kitchen.
30 MARKET
Add shimmer and sparkle to your bath
and beyond with these bold and innovative
showstopping pieces.
36 PALETTE
The perfect palette cleanse to layers of pattern
and color, there is an ideal shade of off-white for
everyone.
38 DESIGN BOARD
When it comes to design, architect-turned-
designer Ashley DeLapp opts for maximalism
over subtlety every time. Take an insider’s look at
her creative process.
off & away
44 MOUNTAIN MOOD
Asheville, the go-to getaway with its cool
mountain air, is now a thriving Appalachian-
inspired culinary scene.50 RUSTIC AND REFINED
The two idyllic mountain towns of Cashiers
and Highlands have become a popular retreat
from summer’s heat. Find out what makes this
mountain setting so enchanting.54 BEAUTY IN BLOWING ROCK
No longer a sleepy mountain town, Blowing Rock is
emerging as a mecca for arts and culture. Check out
where to go, what to do, and places to dine.58 PRISTINE PRIMLAND
If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and
bustle of daily life, this Blue Ridge Mountain
retreat is the ultimate escape.resources
102 DESIGN, DETAIL & STYLE
When it comes to kitchens and baths, functional
yet beautiful design is a necessity. Custom
cabinetry by DesignLoft is the solution.106 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
Modern Lighting’s Liza Branch helps
you navigate the often-overwhelming
world of lighting—the first thing people
see when they walk into a home.110 ON THE SURFACE
Cosentino introduces us to Dekton
Slim, a perfect offering of clean
lines and a minimalist design.contributors
114 SOUL FOOD:
Jim Noble
Kitchen Comfort
116 ROOM SERVICE:
Beth Keim
Making an Entrance120 HOME REMODELING:
Brad Little
Routes to Renovatingspotlight
12 FROM THE EDITOR
122 ARTS AND CULTURE SPOTLIGHT
124 ADVERTISER INDEX