WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING YOUR HOME, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! Design inspiration can be found anywhere you look. From a chic new restaurant to a rustic wood shop, inspiration can reveal itself at every turn. Over the coming weeks, we’ll visit five shops throughout our region that sparked our interest and appealed to our interior…
By Ann Roth Staging has been very effective in my business and my sellers have been able to sell their homes in less time for more money than they would have without it. When I got to Nest and staging was presented as an expectation on all listings, I was relieved and excited. My former…
A Stately Home Gets a Graceful Facelift TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Andrea Hubbell This stately home in Charlottesville, VA, beckoned for more than a facelift. When the owners decided to renovate, they enlisted interior designer Alana Woerpel of Alana’s, Ltd. to spearhead the project. Woerpel lives just down the street and had always admired the property. Her…
The 2016 Charlottesville Design House Once a year, a group of Virginia interior designers come together to design with purpose—raising awareness and funds for the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE). The shelter’s mission is to end domestic violence in the community, and for over 30 years, they have been providing a safe, confidential, and respectful environment for women…
Give Your Home A Hip, Hotel Vibe Last week, we shared our House Tour: A Dapper Dwelling. Did you love the look? You can bring a bit of JTW Design Style into your home by following along with our shopping guide! MIRROR Modern White Convex Mirror by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, $924, mgbwhome.com TRAY TABLE Formosa White…
An Anything But Average Bachelor Pad TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Bonnie Sen When interior designer Jessica Taylor Williamson of JTW Design was approached by her client, his end goal was clear—a home that felt, “put together and well designed.” The path to getting there was a bit more complicated. The young bachelor had just…
Forget the tacky, outdated wallpapers of the past. Today’s wallpapers are fresh, vivid, and impactful. Are you considering adding wallpaper to your home? Not sure where to start? As a general rule, soft patterns work well in large rooms, and vibrant patterns work well in small spaces like powder rooms and hallways. Anything wild works as an…
Hexagons: The shape that’s back in a big way. By Taylor Von Herbulis Retro in its roots, the hexagon shape is regaining popularity. Used singularly or in a pattern, designers are creating objects that feel fresh and modern. Bring a bit of throwback whimsy into your home with these hexagon finds. Pumpkin Pop Simple Throw…
A historic elementary school becomes a grand estate. In 1922, the first class began at the Batesville Elementary School in historic Batesville, VA. Now, nearly a century later, the former school has been transformed into a grand family home. École, French for “school,” sits atop a lovely hill with manicured gardens, pool, and original barn. Inside, the 4,400-square-foot home has…
A trend we’re seeing everywhere lately is aerial photography that features the ocean. From sandy shores to the emerald waters of the deep sea, we’re seeing a bird’s-eye view of these dreamy locales. The images are bright, vibrant, and whimsical. They instantly transport us to a sunny, sandy, blissful destination, and we’re loving it! It’s hard…