This luxurious mountaintop home overlooks the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains

Aerial view of a contemporary stone and stucco home with a hip roof and two-car garage, surrounded by trees with mountain views in the distance, North Carolina

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Perched on a mountaintop in North Asheville with sweeping views of downtown Asheville, the lake, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this traditionally-styled home got a bold interior transformation by Northside Design Collective and Jade Mountain Builders. The home’s traditional architecture, seen in its trim and mouldings, remained intact while the interiors were fully reimagined.

Step inside this warm and inviting home to find 4,876 square feet of living space, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The entry introduces a refreshed palette layered over the existing stone floor, leading into a dining room where vibrant drapery and lighting create an early sense of the home’s bold use of color.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Garret P. Nelson Studios
INTERIOR DESIGN Northside Design Collective
BUILDER Jade Mountain Builders
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Sitework Studios

Side exterior of a stone home with large black-framed grid windows, a flagstone pathway, and layered landscaping with young trees and shrubs overlooking a mountain view

The result is a personalized mountain retreat that balances bold color with refined materials. Designed for gathering and everyday living, the home reflects the owners’ willingness to embrace expressive design—transforming a complex renovation into a cohesive, character-driven residence.

Entry Hall with Gold Sideboard and Mirror

Entry hall with a gold textured sideboard, sculptural white floral mirror, marble table lamp, dark paneled walls with picture frame molding, and a view into an adjoining room with wood floors and gold drapery

Throughout the home, existing artwork and furnishings informed the color palette. Each room was developed through layered textures and materials, from the sitting room’s blush tones, cork wallcovering, and gold plaster ceiling to patterned drapery framing mountain views.

Dining Nook with Blown Glass Pendants

Breakfast nook with a dark round pedestal table, upholstered chairs, a colorful geometric banquette, multi-colored blown glass pendant cluster, and casement windows open to a wooded view

Kitchen with Marble Island and Blue Barstools

Kitchen with a large marble island topped with a waterfall edge, blue velvet barstools with brass frames, gold drum pendant lights, white cabinetry with gold trim, and a full-height marble backsplash

In the kitchen, updated cabinetry, slab selections, hardware, and a deep-toned plaster ceiling accented by gold lighting refresh the space. A custom banquette introduces a more casual dining area while maintaining continuity with adjacent spaces.

Kitchen island with a built-in upholstered banquette, blue velvet chairs, marble countertop, gold pendant lights, and a view through walnut arched doors into a sitting room with mountain views

Fluted Walnut Kitchen with Marble Countertops

Kitchen with fluted walnut cabinetry, a marble countertop and backsplash, brass hardware, a farmhouse sink in the island, and a walnut arched door leading to a sitting room with grid windows

What We Love About This Home

The two-story living room is a showstopper, with its custom walnut and brass fireplace surround, fluted charcoal firebox, and floor-to-ceiling grid windows framing Blue Ridge Mountain views. Throughout the home, bold color and layered texture work in harmony, from the jewel-toned sitting room’s gold leaf ceiling and cork wallcovering to the kitchen’s deep plaster ceiling and marble-clad island. Every space, including the pantry, craft room, bunk room, and home gym, received the same thoughtful attention to finish and detail.

Tell Us: What is your favorite space in this North Carolina mountain home? Let us know in the comments below. We love reading your feedback!

Note: Check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: Step into this drool-worthy home in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and A charming modern cottage hideaway in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

Kitchen galley view showing fluted walnut lower cabinets, a marble island with undermount sink, gold drum pendants, a textured plaster ceiling, and mountain views through large grid windows

Two-Story Living Room with Custom Fireplace

Double-height living room with a dramatic walnut and brass fireplace surround, fluted charcoal firebox, linear gas fireplace, crystal raindrop pendant chandelier, and mixed seating arrangement on a herringbone rug

In the two-story living room, a custom fireplace anchors the main gathering space, designed for both family connection and expansive views. Dark fluted plaster, walnut paneling, and gold-toned metallic finishes are balanced by natural light and softened with warm woods and bright upholstery, creating a space that is both dramatic and inviting.

Double-height living room with floor-to-ceiling grid windows framing Blue Ridge Mountain views, a linear gas fireplace with fluted charcoal surround, walnut and brass wall paneling, and curved seating in cream and blue

Close-up of a fluted charcoal fireplace surround with brass shelf ledge, two dark sculptural glass vases, a framed landscape painting on a smart display, and walnut paneling above

Jewel-Toned Sitting Room with Gold Ceiling

Jewel-toned sitting room with a gold leaf ceiling, dark textured wallcovering, brown velvet curved sofa, gold sunburst mirror, bold patterned armchairs, and a round marble coffee table

Sitting room with a gold leaf ceiling, dark textured wallcovering, brown velvet sofa with mixed throw pillows, round marble coffee table, and sliding glass doors opening to a terrace with mountain views

Mountain View Terrace with Outdoor Seating

Stone-paved terrace with a curved wicker sectional, colorful accent pillows, dark organic coffee table, and open mountain views under a clear blue sky

Expansive stone terrace with a wicker sectional, outdoor dining set, decorative ceramic vases, glass panel railing, and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views

Butler’s Pantry with Walnut Cabinet

Butler's pantry with white cabinetry, black stone countertops, brass hardware, a tall open walnut cabinet displaying dishware and coffee appliances, flanked by oval windows and wall sconces

The same attention to finish and material carries into the pantry, while the craft room and main-level office each take on their own character through painted cabinetry, curated artwork, and richly textured wallcoverings.

Walk-in closet with floor-to-ceiling gray painted cabinetry, brass hardware, a marble vanity counter with lucite stool, abstract oil painting, and a kilim runner on wood floors

Laundry Room with Marble Countertops

Laundry room with dark gray shaker cabinetry, marble countertops, brass hardware, front-load washer, undermount sink with brass faucet, and a colorful runner on wide-plank oak floors

Home Office with Mountain Views

Home office with dark textured wallcovering, a floating wood L-shaped desk, abstract canvas painting, plaid drapery, large grid window with mountain views, and a marble-topped desk in the foreground

Home office with dark textured wallcovering, a floating wood corner desk, abstract painting, plaid drapes, grid window with mountain and treetop views, a chrome task chair, and a multi-arm pendant light fixture

Bunk Room with Built-In Beds and Brass Details

Guest bedroom with built-in bunk beds with brass safety rails and a trundle drawer, floor-to-ceiling white cabinetry with brass pulls, a walnut bed with upholstered headboard, walnut nightstands, and a grid window overlooking treetops

Downstairs, a former guest room was reimagined as a flexible bunk room, complete with a walnut queen bed, built-in bunks with gold-toned details, and a custom closet to accommodate visiting family.

Close-up of a walnut two-drawer nightstand with brass pulls, a brass adjustable task lamp with a brown shade, trailing pothos plant, and a grid window overlooking green trees

Built-in bunk beds with white painted frames, brass safety rails and ladder, shiplap-style paneled walls, colorful accent pillows and throw blankets, under-bed storage drawers, and two small framed yellow paintings

Bathroom Vanity with Oval Mirror and Marble

Bathroom vanity with a dark gray painted cabinet, brass knob hardware, marble countertop with a shaped backsplash, brass widespread faucet, oval brass-framed mirror, crystal geometric pendant lights, and dark mosaic tile floor

In the bathroom, an existing window inspired a layered solution: an oval mirror floats in front, allowing for both natural light and function. A custom vanity, scalloped backsplash, and mosaic limestone floor add depth against moody wallcovering.

Close-up of a bathroom vanity with a marble countertop and shaped backsplash, brass widespread faucet, oval brass-framed mirror, and a clear glass vase of white calla lilies

Home Gym with Mountain Views

Home gym with rubber flooring, floor-to-ceiling black-framed grid windows with mountain views, a Power Plate vibration trainer, treadmill, stationary bike, and a mirrored wall

Home Exterior at Dusk with Grid Windows

Rear exterior of the home at dusk showing two-story black-framed grid windows reflecting the sunset, a stone and lap siding facade, stone patio with glass panel railing, and layered terrace landscaping

Nighttime exterior close-up of the double-height living room grid window wall, revealing the lit interior with the fireplace and chandelier, stone and siding facade, and a slate stepping stone path through mulched plantings

Front exterior at dusk with warm interior light glowing through large black-framed windows, a natural stone facade, flagstone entry walk, clipped boxwoods, and a single-car garage wing

Dusk front exterior of the stone home with lit entry lanterns, two-car garage, cobblestone driveway, clipped boxwoods, tall grid windows, and a pink and blue sky with mountain silhouettes