SOUTHERN LIVING IDEA HOUSE LOOK BOOK
Experience the 2020 Southern Living Idea House B U I LT B Y B U C H A N A N C O N S T RU C T I O N
We were delighted when Southern Living reached out to us about building the 2020 Southern Living Idea House in Asheville. An annual project carried out by Southern Living and a team of expert artisans, the Idea House was an honor to build, and our most collaborative project to date. We worked alongside the SL team, Architects Beau Clowney and Kate Campbell, Interior Designer Lauren Liess, and Landscape Architect Greg Cloos to bring this timeless Southern vision to life. A tale portrayed by many old farmhouses, the Idea House was built to look as though the center cabin was constructed initially, and the smaller spaces surrounding were added on over time as the family expanded and budget allowed. Functionally, this creates a unique floorplan with open concept living spaces, and a multitude of cozy hideaways. For the interiors, a moody palette of deep greens and earthy tones, historic furnishings, and hand-made textiles create the cozy atmosphere you expect when you step across this home’s doorway.
4 Bedrooms 4.5 Bathrooms 3600 Heated Square Feet 4500 Total Square Feet
Living in the mountains calls for a wood-burning fireplace. A screened porch off the living room combines the best of indoors and out. The team installed Zuri Premium Decking in Chestnut, which resembles the interior’s hardwoods but resists scratches and stains. In the living area, a stone coffee table from The Home Depot and LEE Industries sofas covered in Sunbrella Spinnaker Cream fabric invite guests to gather around the fire. An Original Charleston Bedswing in Mahogany with a cushion covered in Sunbrella Sailcloth Sailor fabric (with cozy Sunbrella throw pillows and a throw) is a prime spot for relaxing on the screened porch. The French doors behind the swing lead to the main bedroom. Being in the mountain setting means you can enjoy the outdoor space year-round. There are plenty of spots to sit and relax. The sofa and sling chairs (covered in weatherproof Sunbrella fabric) offer front-row forest views. A casual outdoor place to bring family together is always a bonus. Below the deck, wooden Adirondack chairs from The Home Depot surround a stone firepit, and shrubs from the Southern Living Plant Collection enhance the backyard’s natural landscape.
SCREENED PORCH With a wood burning fireplace and bed swing, this is the perfect outdoor space. This area is connected to the main living space with a 16 foot pocketing door.
LIGHT-FILLED KITCHEN Terra cotta tiles create a focal point behind the oven, crowned with a chimney-style range hood for a hictorial touch. The front kitchen is bisected by a wall of windows, adjoining the back kitchen (with a second sink and dishwasher).
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WHERE YOU’LL FIND THE KIDS Twin Room: A bold wallpaper by Morris & Co. “helps form memories of a space,” says Lauren Liess. 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. Bunk Room: Built-in beds double as lounging spots and keep the floorspace open. Artwork plays up more nods to the outdoors, with a collection of vintage tree prints hanging in the bunks. The bedroom walls are painted Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Foraged Steel (SW 9565), and the ceiling and trim are painted Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer Edition Simple Stone (SW 9521). A set of Lee Industries chairs covered in Sunbrella fabric invites guests to settle in for a board game.
MUDROOM We added custom touches in the mudroom like cabinetry paneled in warm faux leather and a builtin wooden bench. This nook an ideal place for pet food, bowls, and leashes. The vintage style dog sketches complete the look.
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