Finding Design Inspiration: The Fitzroy & Sovereign Remedies

WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING YOUR HOME, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

Design inspiration can be found anywhere you look. From a chic new restaurant to a rustic wood shop, inspiration can reveal itself at every turn. Over the coming weeks, we’ll visit five shops throughout our region that sparked our interest and appealed to our interior design heart. Find an element that speaks to you—whether it be color palette, textures, or a unique use of lighting—then replicate that in your own home.

The Fitzroy

Like a great hotel lobby bar, the newly opened Fitzroy in Charlottesville, VA, feels special yet familiar. It’s a modern take on classic design—polished yet casual, and that’s exactly what the owners intended. Friends and now co-owners Rich Ridge, Kelley Tripp, Kevin Badke, and Ryan Rooney joined forces to create an establishment that exceeds all expectations.

The space itself is jaw-dropping, thanks to the vision and execution of interior design firm JAID Style and expert craftsman Hector Zamora. From the retro-inspired basketweave floors to the intricate woodwork of the custom built bar, the attention to detail is evident. The tufted bar stools, high-top tables, and oversized curved booths offer different ways to gather. Suspended pendants cast an intimate glow.

The color palette of black, charcoal gray, crisp white, sage green accents, and rich warm leather could work well in a home study. The pendants that hang above the bar would be dreamy hovering above a kitchen island!

Even the menu has been well designed—there’s a customizable mix of comfort foods—small plates and shareable portions. To Ridge, the establishment is more than a restaurant, but acts as a vessel of “community connection.” Choosing locally-sourced ingredients allows them to interact on a daily basis with fellow small businesses. The Fitz burger (pictured above) and specialty cocktails left us floating in a cloud of happiness. thefitzroycville.com

 

Sovereign Remedies

Stepping through the front door of Sovereign Remedies in Asheville, NC, is like entering into a living terrarium. Soft shades of green cover the walls; moss, succulents, and herbs lay delicately in glass vessels, scattered on surfaces throughout.

Original rounded windows soar two stories high, swathed in heavy draperies complete with tassels. Hovering above is a massive steel bird’s nest sculpture. The ambiance is both captivating and comfortable. We can envision this style working well in a sunroom, where greenery and topiaries would thrive.

At the bar, each stool possess the name of a supporter. In 2014, when owner Charlie Hodge was completing the space, he needed an extra boost of funding, so he turned to crowdsourcing, offering personalized barstools to backers. The extra dose of love worked, and the doors officially opened in October of 2014.

Capitalizing on his experience in the food and beverage world in Portland, Oregon, and mixologist training in Los Angeles, California, Hodge knew the vibe he wanted to create at his downtown Asheville spot—highly crafted cocktails and dishes that use fresh local ingredients, created in a classic and classy manner. It’s the perfect fusion of big city know-how meets gentile Southern hospitality. There’s only one design question we have left…how do they reach those top shelves? sovereignremedies.com

Ready for more design inspiration? Click here to view our blogs on Fraser Wood Elements and The Artful Lodger & Linden Lane Interiors.

We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here!

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