I just returned from a trip to Asheville, NC, a small city in the Blue Ridge Mountains that is known for it’s culture, art and design. There’s a plethora of local furniture stores, consignment boutiques and antique shops, and the designer in me couldn’t resist exploring them looking for some one-of-a-kind pieces.
my only purchase was this modern gold vase which eventually went in my bonus room
I found so many amazing treasures, but only came home with one purchase 🙁 (when we go next year I’m bringing a bigger car 🙂 ). Since I couldn’t afford to buy everything I liked, I snapped some photos to capture the inspiration.
I collected close to 200 images of great design! I want to share these photos with you, and have narrowed down my collection to items that I hope you readers will like. Enjoy… and be inspired to go create or decorate!
You can click on any image to see a larger photo or to view the photos as an album…
furniture
a beautiful coffee table and the couch is nice too
love this modern leather bench
a fun bed frame
love this lucite coffee table
an old sideboard was given new life
love the design of this table
retro desk
I want it all… the chair, the accent table and the bowl
I love this simple modern console table
This is a Danish mid-century modern dresser that was uniquely large in size… I wish I could’ve been able to afford it, but it would’t have fit in the car anyway 🙁
a simple modern bench… I like the gold accent
this is a doable DIY project
a unique coffee table… also a potential DIY project
I like the scale of this antique table
fun sideboard… could easily alter an existing sideboard to give it the same look
I like this upholstered headboard
metal coffee table
love the scrolled ends of this large console table
marble top coffee table
I love this storage piece
love the unique texture on this coffee table… West Elm is currently selling something similar
a different take on mirrored furniture
the design and print on this chair is great
a fun stool
star coffee table
antique accent table
a nicely designed bar cart
wheeled metal dining table
a cool modern dresser
this is an antique cabinet originally owned by Disney with large drawers inside… love the color and the story behind it, didn’t love the price
mid-century modern dresser
a fun patterned coffee table and the chest in the back is interesting too
rustic yet modern accent table… you could probably make this for less
sculptured mirrored coffee table
love the pattern on this chair
the pillow is trendy and the lounge chair looks comfortable
a fresh take on an old traditional highboy… this is an easy DIY project
lighting
a unique chandelier
an industrial twist on the chandelier
a fun chandelier
pair of mid-century modern lamps… these would look great painted a color
loved this unique light made from book pages
not only do I find this pendant interesting, but the wall decor behind it is great too
not your typical chandelier
a retro lamp base with a new shade added
I like the grouping of these pendants
a fun floor lamp
decor and accessories
I loved this coral and ivory herringbone rug and it almost came home with me.
I liked the numbers on the books… easy DIY projects here
the deer head and cotton branches reflect the surrounding rural Carolina atmosphere
love this unique artwork
navy and white striped decor
the Le Bain (French for the Bath) logo makes the sink interesting… I could even see this logo on a sign over the sink or towels in a bath
branches pillow
cobalt blue glass bowl
handmade pottery with a modern twist
love the rich texture of these pillows
retro clock
retro mirror
love the fun pattern and colors of this throw pillow
the scale of this sunburst mirror makes it unique
this is so pretty and a very doable DIY project
an easy DIY project
lots of metallic decor inspiration
these antique perfume bottles almost came home with me too, but the price was too much for me
fun storage crates
All items were found at the following retail locations in Asheville, NC: Screen Door, Mobilia, The Regeneration Station, Four Corners Home, and K2 Studio.
