TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Kerry Mulhern of Kerry Renee Photography “I love bringing minimal, modern design inside historic homes and spaces,” shares Fredericksburg, Virginia, interior designer Emily Webb. She’s developed a signature style that’s inspired by the modern, organic, and relaxed vibe of the west coast while maintaining the rich, historied aesthetic of the east coast. So…
A historic home with textural appeal TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Thom Gaines, Outside In Photography After designing residential spaces, commercial spaces, optical retail, and showrooms for High Point and Las Vegas, by the time interior designer Gini Crowder- Marshall arrives home, she’s ready for a tranquil oasis. The owner and principal designer at HIVE Interior Design, based in…
In our HOW TO series, we take out the guess work out of home decor! First up…choosing the perfect rug for your room. The first rule when it comes to finding the right rug for your room is that there are no hard and fast rug rules! Each room is different with varying shapes and uses.…
A 1950s home in Richmond, VA, gets a thoughtful renovation. TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Mick Anders + INTERIOR DESIGN Breese Romano When Breese Romano was a little girl she used to go to her grandmother’s house and pour through issues of her Veranda magazines, ripping out pages to create her own dream home. Now, as the…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it a great one! Is your home ready for a refresh? This contemporary home in Blacksburg, Virginia feels fresh and modern thanks to industrial materials and purposeful landscaping. Copy this look to enhance your curb appeal! In this installment of “First Impressions” we were lucky enough…
Forget the tacky, outdated wallpapers of the past. Today’s wallpapers are fresh, vivid, and impactful. Are you considering adding wallpaper to your home? Not sure where to start? As a general rule, soft patterns work well in large rooms, and vibrant patterns work well in small spaces like powder rooms and hallways. Anything wild works as an…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it a great one! We spotted this modern stunner in Asheville, North Carolina. The clean lines and sleek materials make a bold visual impact, and the accents tie the entire concept together. Would a modern refresh suit your home? If so, copy this look to enhance your…
Test your Architectural knowledge! How many of these housing styles are you familiar with? Colonial, Cotswold Cottage, Victorian, Modern, Craftsman… Here are some telltale features to look for: Victorian When we use the term Victorian, we are actually referring to a specific time period known as the Victorian Era (1840–1900). During the British reign of…
We love to tell the story of each property that we sell, as every home is special and has a story. Every so often we get to tell the story of a truly unique property like The CUBE. The home was a result of a collaboration between a local, award-winning design firm and a structural steel…
At Nest, we’re always looking at better ways to serve our clients and market our properties. As we’ve mentioned before, the real estate world can sometimes get a bit stale…and we spend a lot of time analyzing ‘normal’ real estate practices and dreaming up ideas on how we can make things better. We started with our…