DESIGN INSPIRATION TO ADD TO YOUR OWN STYLE FILE We each encounter beautiful spaces everyday. But if you aren’t actively looking to redecorate a room, you may forget about them when the time comes to spruce up your space…so start your own style file! When a bit of design sparks your style interest, file that…
DESIGN INSPIRATION TO ADD TO YOUR OWN STYLE FILE We each encounter beautiful spaces everyday. But if you aren’t actively looking to redecorate a room, you may forget about them when the time comes to spruce up your space…so start your own style file! When a bit of design sparks your style interest, file that…
HOW LOCAL BUILDERS ARE EMBRACING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES. Illustrations by Steve Haske An emphasis on green building has flourished in the real estate and home construction worlds. But what exactly is “green building?” Green building, also referred to as green construction or sustainable building, refers to the use of environmentally friendly materials and resource-efficient technologies.…
Patios provide the outdoor comfort of a living room—perfect for entertaining and relaxing with family and friends! So picking out the material for the surface of your patio is an important decision. What are your first steps? Consider function, surface material, cost, and climate before selecting a reputable professional to design and construct your patio.…
You’ve got a property, and maybe even a front yard, back yard, or both. Nice! Now comes a tricky decision: what about fencing? Surprisingly, one of the hardest choices to make about the exterior of your property is how you want to enclose it. Once you’ve decided on the intended function of your fencing, be…
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…
With more than 70 vineyards and wineries in the Central Virginia Region, how do you know where to begin? We’ve created this roadmap to some of our favorite vineyards in the Charlottesville area. Cheers! Vineyards of Central Virginia: 1. Pollak Vineyards 330 Newtown Rd., Greenwood, VA 22943 2. King Family Vineyards 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet,…
Welcome to our final week, Week 5! In Nest Realty’s Summer Bucket List Series, we highlight five of our favorite summer activities in the Shenandoah Valley area. After you tackle our bucket list, let us know which adventure was your favorite! Send a photo or leave a comment about your day in the sun. We…
DESIGN by Elana Ficken, PHOTOGRAPHY by Aaron H. Bible, TEXT by Jasmine Bible This blank foyer was ready for a dose of design! Located in the historic Montford neighborhood of Asheville, NC, this classic Arts & Crafts style home was about to hit the market and needed to make a strong first impression for potential buyers. We enlisted…
Welcome to Week 4! In Nest Realty’s Summer Bucket List Series, we’ll highlight five of our favorite summer activities in the Shenandoah Valley area. After you tackle our bucket list, let us know which adventure was your favorite! Send a photo or leave a comment about your day in the sun. We hope these inspire…