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 away for future home projects. When you look back, you’ll see a pattern develop—you may be drawn to pale colors or bold patterns. This can help you curate your own interior design style. We found six spaces that inspired us in some way, and could be a start to your own style file! This week we look at two hip boutiques:
Villagers
A haven for the urban homesteader, Villagers is a beautiful little shop in Asheville, NC, brimming with inspiration.
From an intoxicating apothecary section to unique gardening tools, plants, seeds, and cooking gadgets, there are countless items to get your indoor and outdoor spaces glowing. There’s a mix of international items that you won’t find at big box stores as well as pieces from local artisans—pottery, candles, lotions, beeswax, etc.
Now in its fifth year, the shop offers classes to support eco-conscious lifestyles. Guest are welcome to sit and peruse the book section, filled with titles for the hobbyist. A vintage clawfoot bathtub is filled with pillows, ready for little ones to crawl in and play while the parents browse. The shop itself is lovely—exposed beams, mason jar light fixtures, and walnut wood displays. Treat this as the blueprint for your dream garage or gardening shed.
Old North Clothing Store
In the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, sits a bright and beautiful boutique—the Old North Clothing Store. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of quality pieces that play well together. The carefully curated blend of men’s and women’s contemporary and classic apparel is comprised of mostly U.S. made products, peppered with some European and Japanese pieces.
Beyond the clothing, the merchandizing and decoration of the shop is hip and fresh, with a timeless appeal. Hardwood floors and soaring windows set the stage for unique pieces like the vintage pale green lateral filing cabinet and warm wooden cabinetry.
The clean lines of the iron and marble tables bring a modern edge, balanced by the abundance of live greenery—palm, succulents, and cacti are found throughout the store. Does your closet need a makeover? This store may spark inspiration to update not only the contents within your closet, but the structure of the closet itself. Clean, classic, industrial racks make the clothing pop.
Ready for more style file inspiration? Check out two delicious restaurants and two beautiful shops.
We shared this story with you in our Spring/Summer 2017 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here.