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…
Modern breweries are focusing on designing beer and an ambiance. More than simply a factory that produces beer, breweries and the taprooms that accompany them are the new watering hole of choice. Often kid and dog friendly, they provide a place for friends to share a craft beer during daylight hours, offering a refreshing contrast…
For a variety of reasons, 2016 was certainly one to remember. As the calendar turns to 2017, it’s time for the 2016 New River Valley Annual Report, or the “Nest Report.” The Nest Report is our look at the real estate market for the most recent quarter, and at the end of the year we…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we visit…
A Stately Home Gets a Graceful Facelift TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Andrea Hubbell This stately home in Charlottesville, VA, beckoned for more than a facelift. When the owners decided to renovate, they enlisted interior designer Alana Woerpel of Alana’s, Ltd. to spearhead the project. Woerpel lives just down the street and had always admired the property. Her…
The 2016 Charlottesville Design House Once a year, a group of Virginia interior designers come together to design with purpose—raising awareness and funds for the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE). The shelter’s mission is to end domestic violence in the community, and for over 30 years, they have been providing a safe, confidential, and respectful environment for women…
A stone-cold trend that’s undeniably hot right now. By Taylor Von Herbulis Faux or real, stones seem to be the design object of choice lately. The intricate detailing and texture of stone is hard to resist. Used as a print or three dimensional object, these stone inspired elements add a layer of interest to any…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we visit…
Give Your Home A Hip, Hotel Vibe Last week, we shared our House Tour: A Dapper Dwelling. Did you love the look? You can bring a bit of JTW Design Style into your home by following along with our shopping guide! MIRROR Modern White Convex Mirror by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, $924, mgbwhome.com TRAY TABLE Formosa White…
An Anything But Average Bachelor Pad TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Bonnie Sen When interior designer Jessica Taylor Williamson of JTW Design was approached by her client, his end goal was clear—a home that felt, “put together and well designed.” The path to getting there was a bit more complicated. The young bachelor had just…