This modern farmhouse hideaway was designed by Beau Clowney Architects and built by Buchanan Construction, nestled in the beautiful, exclusive gated community of The Ramble at Biltmore Forest in Asheville, North Carolina.

The 2020 Southern Living Idea House offers 3,650 square feet of living space, with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths — and plenty of porch space for outdoor living.

This residence was constructed featuring the latest in innovative design and architecture, while also reflecting the unique natural beauty and welcoming nature of the western North Carolina mountains. Step inside this modern farmhouse hideaway for an abundance of design inspiration…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Beau Clowney Architects INTERIOR DESIGN Lauren Liess BUILDER Buchanan Construction LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Greg Cloos

The project team collaborated to create a classic mountain house surrounded by woods in the tranquil Blue Ridge Mountains. For the design, the idea was to create a family farmhouse that appears to be added onto over time. The overall feeling of this home is a quaint cottage in the woods, providing a strong indoor-outdoor connection.

Above: The exterior facade features James Hardie’s Artisan lap siding and HardieShingle siding (on the archway). Paint color is Sherwin-Williams | Emerald Rain Refresh Exterior Latex Paint with custom tint in Extra White SW 7006, which stands up against the elements. The front door is painted in Rural Green SW 6418 – Sherwin-Williams.

For the interior design, living spaces feature soulful antiques, a color palette inspired by nature, and cozy gathering spaces that are comfortable and inviting to soak in the tranquil setting. The finished result is a relaxing getaway for year-round mountain living and a place to gather with family and friends.

What We Love: This modern farmhouse hideaway offers a spectacular place to surround yourself in fresh mountain air and the beauty of nature. We are loving how the wooded mountainside backdrop has inspired the entire palette of this beautiful home. Created to feel like a cozy cottage, one feels an immediate sense of relaxation, compliments of the laid-back furnishings and large windows framing tranquil views.

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Note: Take a look at another fabulous Southern Living Idea House that we have featured here One Kindesign: Southern Living Idea House in Georgia: Farmhouse Renovation.

Need To Know: You can buy the plans for The Ramble Farmhouse (SL-2052) at: Southern Living House Plans.

Above: The kitchen countertops are Veranda Marble in Antiqued White, Architessa. The chimney-style range hood features an oak board and backsplash tile from the Lauren Liess Collection in Folk Bouquet, Architessa. The wood flooring is Live Sawn White Oak in a custom finish, Cochran’s Lumber.

Above: The kitchen prep area is perfect for entertaining indoors or out. Wellborn Cabinets supplied the cabinetry, in Sandstone Slate and Oyster White Java.

Above: In the dining room, the rustic farm table is Woodbridge Furniture, surround by the Windsor chairs from Wayfair. Marvin Ultimate Casement (Stationary) windows floods the dining room with natural light. Window frames are painted in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Interior Latex Paint — SW 9530 Momentum. The frames bring attention to the tranquil woodsy setting.

Above: In the home library, floor-to-ceiling oak bookshelves are complimented by a painted ceiling in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Interior Latex Paint — SW 9530 Momentum, featuring reverse-shiplap detailing. Leather furnishings are from the Lauren Liess Collection by Taylor King.

Above: Just off the living room is a screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace. On the floor, Zuri Premium Decking in Chestnut. Providing inviting furnishings grouped around the fireplace, slip-covered sofas from Lee Industries — US112-03 Nandina Outdoor Slipcovered Sofa (with Sunbrella Spinnaker Cream fabric). A stone coffee table was sourced from The Home Depot.

Above: The swinging daybed is an Original Charleston Bedswing in Mahogany. A custom cushion is covered in Sunbrella Sailcloth Sailor fabric, complimented by Sunbrella throw pillow and a throw. Behind the swing, French doors leads to the main bedroom.

Above: In the main bedroom, a mahogany canopy bed is from Reid Classics, complimented by bedding from The Home Depot. On the walls, Morris & Co – Meadow Sweet Wallpaper, adding a historical touch to this space.

Above: In the main bathroom, walls are painted in Emerald Designer Edition – Herbal Wash SW 7739 – Sherwin-Williams. Twin vanities are from Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Antique mirrors are sourced from Circa Lighting, while the wall sconces are by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort.

Above: In the main bathroom, a freestanding Japanese soaking tub provides a spa-like feel. The lace curtains are from Mission Motif. On the floor, aged marble tiles are the Lauren Leiss collection from Architessa.

Above: A nook in the mudroom provides the perfect spot for dog bowls and other accessories, such as dog sketch wall art by Lauren Liess for One Kings Lane.

Above: Custom touches can be found throughout this home, including the mudroom cabinetry paneled in faux leather.

Above: The laundry room features a nod to farmhouse style, including the apron-front sink, lace curtains, and vintage drying rack. A zinc-topped potting table is ideally on castors to move freely about the space.

Above: In the powder room, the walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition — SW 9521 Simple Stone. A curved marble sink is by Signature Hardware. Antique brass sconces are from The Home Depot.

Above: In the guest bedroom, a Reid Classics bed, complimented by the Wilton White Cotton bedspread from Annie Selke. The walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition — SW 9530 Momentum.

Above: In the upstairs landing, the designer adorned the wall with botanical prints — Lauren Liess, Fern Set from One Kings Lane.

Above: In the twin bedroom, the statement wallpaper is by Morris & Co. A pair of mahogany twin beds by Reid Classics are topped with cozy quilts. 

A pair of Reid Classics mahogany twin beds topped with cozy quilts keeps guests feeling snug. A pair of plush armchairs from Lauren’s collection with Taylor King are perfect spots to curl up with a book before bed.

Above: In the adjoining bathroom, the textured porcelain tile flooring is the Jazz Age Louis by Crossville, Inc.

Above: In the bunk bedroom, the walls are painted in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Interior Latex Paint — SW 9565 Forged Steel. The ceiling and trim are painted in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Interior Latex Paint — SW 9521 Simple Stone. A pair of U198-01 Bodden Outdoor Chairs from Lee Industries provide a cozy spot for reading and board games.

Above: The walls of the bunk bathroom are painted in Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Interior Latex Paint — SW 9542 Natural White. On the wall, a set of bird prints by John Gould for Biltmore.

Above: On the back porch of this modern farmhouse hideaway, is the US3942-44 Havana Outdoor Slipcovered Extra Long Sofa, Lee Industries. The sling chairs are the U109-01 Cayman Outdoor Chair, Lee Industries.

Above: This charming dog house (designed by the architects to match the farmhouse) can be purchased on the Southern Living website for $70!

Above: This outdoor spot is the perfect place for gathering with family and friends. Wooden Adirondack Chairs are from The Home Depot. Enhancing the beautiful backyard landscaping, plantings are sourced from the Southern Living Plant Collection.

Photos: Robbie Caponetto