Nestled in Asheville, North Carolina, this warm and inviting modern house with rustic details designed by Carlton Edwards seamlessly merges the lines between indoors and out. This 4,472 square-foot home (around 6,000 square feet with the garage and covered porch areas) embraces its opportunity to create relaxing spaces both indoors and out. The main interior living spaces, kitchen, dining, and living area are situated under an exposed-frame pavilion roof, as well as the porch and outdoor kitchen. There are four bedrooms are five-and-a-half bathrooms.

There is an almost flawless transition between interior and exterior spaces, bringing the outdoors in and creating a sense of living within a forested landscape. Upon entrance to the residence, you are welcomed by a “warm glow of clear-finished cypress walls and rich walnut-stained flooring.” Great attention to detail was given throughout the home in the relationship of materials as well as the ambient lighting and composition of space.

Above: The stone on the house is Watauga field stone. The walkway pavers are bluestone.

The home offers a stunning contrast between a traditional style entry and living spaces that showcase more relaxed, contemporary living. In the pavilion area, an elegant transition is provided by merging the interior with the outdoor terrace, all underneath a continuous ceiling. Indoor and outdoor living spaces are divided by a wall of glass, allowing for visual connectivity between the home and nature.

Above: The gable roof above the entry is a 17:12 slope. The intersecting gable is at a 15:12 slope.

What We Love: This striking modern-rustic house features dramatic craftsmanship and lovely design details throughout. The architects did a fabulous job of sourcing the materials used in this home, both indoors and out to create an inviting aesthetic. Being in this home makes you feel like you are immersed in a forested oasis. We are simply loving the overall feeling of tranquility that this home brings!

Tell Us: What do you think of the design of this home? If this was your home, would you change any details or do you think it is perfect just the way it is? Let us know in the Comments!

Note: Love transitional style? Have a look at some of our past articles here on One Kindesign showcasing the look, Stunning cliffside property overlooking the BC Coast and Stunning transitional design in Bywood Street Residence.

Above: The horizontal siding is a shiplapped cypress finished with a Sikkens product. The Vertical siding is painted cypress installed as reverse board and batten — Sherwin Williams – Rock Bottom SW 7062. Reverse board and batten size are 1×8 boards spaced 1/2″ apart. The rock is a Tennessee fieldstone variety. The roof is manufactured by AEP Span, the color is Cool Zactique II. The window cladding is a standard color from Peachtree windows. The second story window trim color is Attitude Gray SW 7060.

Above: This space is approximately 14’x20′. This is from the cabinetry flanking the fireplace to the center of the double doors, and from the windows to the island in the foreground. The stone used on the fireplace is the same as the exterior, it is called Watauga field stone.

Above: The backsplash is millscale plate steel with a sealed finish. The floating shelves are supported by a 1/4″ steel plate that slips into a slot in the backsplash.

Above: The stair treads are 3″ thick white oak, they taper to 2″ at the edges. The T&G plank walls are cypress with a clear finish.

Above: The light fixture in this powder bathroom is from Pottery Barn.

Photos: Courtesy of Carlton Architecture