This month’s Abode features a city home with a cool, uncomplicated palette; a sleek white kitchen in Farmington Heights; tips from Rebecca Schoenthal on choosing art for your home and more! Here’s everything you’ll find inside:
- Architect Cathy Purple Cherry makes good.
- The Fralin Museum curator schools us on buying art.
- 21st century gadgetry.
- Designer Alexandra Bracey: big on style.
- A Kluge spot—ready for a redo.
- Charlottesville Catholic School’s new STEM.
- The death of the architect.
This month’s features:
Photo: Kip Dawkins
HOME: Wanting to plan for the future, the homeowners of this Charlottesville home asked architect Jeff Sties to create a space for their kids now and their retirement later. The solution was simple: “The house really is a box,” says the client. Read more here.
Photo: Stephen Barling
KITCHEN: Technically, not much has changed for this Farmington Heights kitchen since its owner purchased the property. Ultimately, it came down to a few key moves at the hands of designer Wendi Smith: a new backsplash, a new paint color and new lighting. Read more here.
