Boulder Creek Residence
Our clients had been dreaming of their new retirement home in the mountains of Asheville, NC. He was still working in Chicago, where they would be re-locating from. The lot they purchased already had a home designed by the architect, specifically sited to maximize the long range mountain views. They also had a local builder selected and ready to break ground. So it was the interior design and project management services they needed from the Allard & Roberts design team.
She knew she wanted a neutral gray based color palette and a modern kitchen, while he was looking for comfortable furnishings, maximized views, and a personalized office space. We worked with our clients to establish the look, feel & function of each space, and went to work designing & drafting the interior features such as the fireplace & built-in wall, custom details in each bathroom, and some re-working of the Kitchen layout & Foyer closet. We worked hand in hand with the builder, Osada Construction, and their talented team of subcontractors. All the while our clients continued their lives in Chicago, making periodic visits to continue with selections and check on the construction progress.
All of the furnishings on the main level of the house are new. We took our clients with us to the furniture market and selected each piece for it’s look, feel, scale & proportion to fit the needs of the space, as well as their comfort & taste. This house and all that are in it are tailor made to the homeowner’s needs. We only realized after they moved in that the upholstery fabrics and their dog’s beautiful coat are the same shade of gray. Our client knows what she likes in dogs & in furniture!
The results of this project are reflective of what it means to have a great design build team. Without the collaborative work of the architect, builder, designer and subcontractors, the client’s vision would not have been completed so successfully. They have relocated to Asheville now and are enjoying their time with their beloved dog, in their new home. Family and friends love to visit, and entertaining is easy in their open floor plan living space.
The home will be featured in an upcoming Parade of Homes event put on by the AHBA, and will be featured in an upcoming publication of Asheville Lifestyle magazine. We are thrilled for our clients to be enjoying their home, and thankful that they are opening it to the community to enjoy during the Parade event.
“Working with Allard + Roberts was a wonderful experience that yielded a fantastic result. Upon purchasing a lot and hiring an architect, we needed an interior design firm that would help us to create our dream house. We engaged A+R to help with this task. A budget and time frame were established. A+R completed our project on time and within budget. They were true professionals and a pleasure to work with. They documented every step of the process and kept us advised. Their knowledge, expertise, follow up,and pleasant work style made the process fun. We ended up with a design that met our needs and looks fantastic. We feel that we were fortunate to have selected and been able to work with one of Asheville’s premiere design firms.”
—R Anoff