Back in October, with autumn curling up like a cat against the chill, I began to plan yet another iteration for my design studio. The result is the yield of artisans throughout Appalachia and points beyond. People who are part of diverse communities, who show up to work with pride despite a host of nagging concerns. We are each a part of the tapestry of our country. Not every thread shows at a glance, but each of them matters. Human dignity matters. These thoughts are with me as I present to you our 2026 studio design.

Does the mere notion of a new design for your home flood you with uncertainty? Maybe you’ve looked at a dizzying array of ideas online and found your excitement fizzling? If you long for your dream home to become reality but find putting your ideas together overwhelming, this post was written to help you find clarity.

2026 is fast approaching, so we're taking a beat to luxuriate in the functional beauty we delivered in 2025. Enjoy the transformations!

Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…

Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…

Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…

Through millwork and masonry, furnishings and finishes, lighting and leaps of faith, we transform the perception of spaces with intentional choices. In our ‘Why We Did That’ series, we break down the thinking behind some of these choices…