Transitional Ramble Renovation
Talli was contacted by a couple relocating from California to Asheville, NC who had purchased an existing home in The Ramble community. They were thrilled to find an existing home, and were now ready to make it their own but needed a team in place to help bring their visions to reality. A+R introduced the homeowners to Jay Howard of BUILD, whose team handled the renovations. A+R went to work reimagining the interiors as a better reflection of the new owner’s tastes.
The color palette of the home at time of purchase was dark and dated, with bold red and gold tones. What started out as a simple facelift of paint colors, lighting and furniture soon grew into a larger renovation, and a reimagining of the interior palette as a whole. Our design team applied neutral backgrounds as a base for accents in bold color. The homeowners already had a collection of artwork in bright tones, so a gallery approach worked well for the interior color palette.
The newly renovated Kitchen features the original wood beams and wood floors, with new painted cabinetry and a bold blue stain on the island. The plaster hood and herringbone backsplash tiles add interest, while the crushed fused glass lighting adds sparkle. And the homeowners existing collection of hand made pottery pieces add the finishing touch in the upper glass cabinets. The broad strokes are classic and timeless, with accent pieces to make a statement such as the island’s color and the sheen of the lighting.
In the Den off the Kitchen, the existing stone fireplace was too heavy for the new owners and the color palette too dark. A new larger window with views to the landscape was added to bring in natural light, while the fireplace was updated with large format tiles and a concrete hearth and mantle. Again, the light and neutral backgrounds allowed for more interest in the colorful sectional sofa and to showcase the existing artwork.
In the Dining Room and Master Bedroom, soft aqua and sage green tones were employed for a restful and serene feel, while lighting adds sparkle and glow. The upholstery is neutral, comfortable and classic enough to stand the test of time. The Dining Room’s coffered ceiling balances another crushed glass fixture, for added drama during meals with family and friends.
We have enjoyed helping our clients through the challenges of moving, renovating and decorating a new home. They have hosted many friends and family in their newly reimagined home since the renovations were completed. Our team continues to work with the owners on added touches and details to personalize each space to reflect their lifestyle. Most recently, the colorful painting over the Living Room mantle was added, through our contacts at local art galleries. It’s just the right finishing touch for this transitional renovation in The Ramble.
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“It is no exaggeration to say that, for me, Talli and Megan saved the day. My husband and I bought a lovely home, but one that was dark and dated inside and heavily stylized in Tudor fashion. Long story short, Talli and Megan transformed the interior in just 4 months in Transitional style, and now I LOVE our home which feels fresh and bright – the kitchen especially.
Among their strengths: Talli & Megan LISTEN. They tailor their suggestions to the client’s preferences and tastes, not their own. At the same time, I appreciated their candor when I asked for a “yay” or “nay” about the areas I was decorating on my own (the upstairs bedrooms, for example).
A&R has been in business in Asheville for over a decade, so they are well connected and facilitated many of the introductions I needed coming from a different state, including finding the General Contractor. They worked in partnership with the builder so that I could be across the country while the work was being done and I didn’t have to worry about managing it myself – that’s how much trust I placed in A&R.
Talli and Megan and team are also highly responsive. I had a tight timeframe to complete this project before we moved in. Talli and Megan always responded to me within 24 hours or less and they helped drive the project to the expected completion date, including managing the punch list follow up and the furniture delivery to ensure no items arrived damaged or caused damage. They even helped find accessories to create a finished look.
If you have the means to invest in a high-end, blue chip design service – A&R is the team to beat. I highly recommend them. They are also a lot of fun to work with.”
—Kia Walker
