Be key free: Linking up locks means flexibility and convenience
Home locking technology hadn’t changed much for more than a century—until a few years ago. The advent of the smart home gave folks the ability to take their front door […]
Wall this way: Are painted murals making a comeback?
Design trends come and go. And, sometimes, they come back again. Take, for instance, wall murals. Interior designer Karena Akhavein says she’s been getting more and more requests for 21st […]
From my mountaintop: Lynchburg house commands a view, comfortably
The house would be a surprise to any visitor. Just a few minutes outside Lynchburg proper, a leafy suburban road leads to a quiet gravel driveway curving through trees. At […]
The true potential: In Ednam, a sunroom renovation expands accordingly
When tackling a renovation project, sometimes it’s hard to see what’s right in front of your face. Especially when it’s a wall. “People tend to put Band-Aids on things without […]
All together now: Lewis Catherine House gets a guest-friendly makeover
The old farmhouse in Afton wasn’t exactly ready for prime time. But it had a stellar location for the short-term rental that two young homeowners dreamed of opening. Positioned in […]
Trees for the ages: Marking an occasion necessitates constant care
The weeping willow and sourwood, gifts for our wedding, died early on. The Austrian pine marking the birth of our grandson, Sean, (replacing the original Japanese paperbark pine accidentally mowed […]
Everything’s illuminated: Think outside the standard window pane to add natural light to your home
Skylights get a bad rap, according to Charlottesville Glass & Mirror owner Dwight Corle. That’s because years ago, they were poorly constructed, and that blinded a lot of folks to […]
Pretty brutal: For a dramatic accent, try a popular mid-century style
Traditionalists beware: This style is not for you. (We’re looking at you, too, shabby chic-lovers and those after French country.) But if you have eclectic taste and aren’t afraid to […]
Operation flagship: Three Notch’d Brewing Company makes a new home at IX
In August of 2016, Three Notch’d Brewing Company turned three years old. At the time, it had already established three taprooms, including its original 10,000-barrel brewing facility on Grady Avenue, […]
Solar gain: A prairie-style house makes the most of the sun
Ray Gaines has been involved with sustainable architecture since the energy crisis of the 1970s—long before “sustainability” was a term du jour. So when an old friend approached him about […]