Modern mountain. Farmhouse fairytale. Perfect penthouse. Craftsman classic. At Bright’s Creek, your custom North Carolina mountain oasis is everything you want it to be and more. From stunning customized views on your perfect homesite to family memories made in the middle of the amenity-filled action, life at Bright’s is what mountain living was meant to be.
This month, we’re going beyond the home building process to show you the endless ways in which you can give your North Carolina custom home the perfect character, filling it with the special touches that make it all you. We spoke with several interior design specialists who are here to help you truly craft a space that reflects your style, values, and budget. There’s an abundance of incredible resources right here in your own backyard.
We recently chatted with some incredibly talented artisans and designers in the Western North Carolina area who specialize in helping clients create a space that’s all them. Get to know the resources available just outside our gates that’ll help you transform your new house into a home.
Where Craftsmanship Meets Character
Whether Bright’s Creek is your primary residence or vacation destination, designing a space that fits your family’s needs and aesthetic is at the forefront of making daily life the best it can be. It’s the perfect sofa made for family movie night. A cozy chair designed for sipping coffee while taking in Blue Ridge Mountain views. The dining room table that’s home to holiday memories and everyday moments.
The talented duo at Asheville’s Kerr Woodworking understands that a life well-lived leans on heirloom-quality pieces that infuse your home with warmth, function, style, and stories. Founded in 2021, this woodworking studio is the brainchild of Bryan and Erin Kerr. With a focused mission to stay small and create intentional pieces for the conscious consumer, all of their pieces are handmade by Bryan, while Erin leads the way on business, marketing, and more. With editorial features in renowned publications like Carolina Home + Garden, their handcrafted goods span from custom furniture to sustainable, small-batch home goods. Whether you’re just moving in and are looking for ways to intentionally curate your space with pieces made just for your new home, or simply want to refresh your aesthetic with pieces that will stand the test of time and trends, Kerr has you covered.
“Our business is built on quality, not quantity. We love bringing our clients’ dreams to fruition and really following along as they lead the process,” say the Kerrs. And if you’re looking to fill your home with healthy, mindful pieces made with you in mind, Bryan and Erin are with you every step of the way.
“Sustainability is very important to us. We really embrace the SLOW movement and see success as creatively crafting pieces with extremely minimal to zero waste. Our Western North Carolina creative community is also such a critical component of what we do. We use our company as a vehicle to hire and work with other makers in Asheville, helping to sustain and uplift others to create this really special network that our neighbors can tap into.”
From donating their sawdust and shavings for local soil composting to supporting Western North Carolina shops with offcut wood scraps for DIY projects, the Kerrs take the utmost care in their craft from start to finish. No matter where you are in your home furnishing or design process, they’re here to help. Book a consultation to discuss materials, dimensions, inspiration, budget, aesthetic, and more. If you’re looking for meticulously crafted pieces that honor their natural materials, Kerr Woodworking is now booking for October.
Timeless Design, Tailored To You
When you’re ready to discover a holistic design vision for your home, or if you just want to refresh a specific space, the array of talented Western North Carolina interior designers ready to help guide the way runs deep.
One such talent, local designer Cheryl Smith of Hendersonville’s Cheryl Smith Associates Interior Design, brings more than 40 incredible years of experience to helping clients realize their vision. With Bright’s Creek projects under her belt, Cheryl has roots in the area and a true appreciation for working with local artisans whenever she can.
“At Cheryl Smith Associates, our goal is to get clients the things they love and have total freedom to express themselves,” says Cheryl. To do just that, her process begins with simply sitting with clients and listening closely to their needs. “We want to learn about what they’re looking for and what they’re hoping for. We work with clients during an array of stages, but we typically come in very early in the process after the architect finalizes preliminary components. Our goal is to help people discover what they want, so we’ve never specialized in a specific look. We live by the mantra: your vision, realized.”
From curating finishes to selecting lighting and color, sourcing furnishings, perfecting accessories, and more, Cheryl’s on a mission to disrupt any preconceived notions about the interior design process by making it two things: fun and collaborative. Guided by famed interior designer Iris Apfel’s quote, “I don’t believe in rules,” Cheryl says rules are meant to be broken, so they’re a waste of time. As far as design trends are concerned? “Do what you like and make it timeless.” Discover more of Cheryl and her team’s versatile work here and contact them for your consultation here.
Another local interior design industry vet, Jill Jones, VP of Design & Sales at WNC’s ID.ology Interiors & Design, shares the same guiding principles. “When we’re working with clients, we’re designing for them and not the trends. Trends don’t have longevity and at ID.ology, we build legacy homes and want the interiors to match that sentiment.”
ID.ology is an award-winning, comprehensive interior design and custom cabinetry provider, offering clients a full-service approach. From Asheville’s acclaimed Sullivan family, the minds behind Living Stone Design + Build, as well as the elevated furnishings destination, Atelier Maison & Co., the team’s mindful approach guides clients from “trees to keys.” Their holistic perspective spans from the very early stages of pre-construction to design touches down to the very last detail. Don’t miss our blog feature on Living Stone here.
“We view interior design touches from a living standpoint and always consider how a family will function in the home,” says Jill. “ID.ology is very involved, from R & D to concepting presentations—we actually have 20 meetings during the build process to keep everyone on track. Architects see things from a 50,000-foot view, while designers and builders see them from a 5,000-foot view. Our full-service approach gives clients exactly what they want. We’re not making model homes. We’re making spaces where families can make great memories together. There’s just nothing better than that.”
Turning your mountain home into an oasis that’s all you is fun and easy with the right resources on your side. Thankfully, with our network of award-winning talent right here in Western North Carolina, you don’t have to reach far to find exactly what you’re looking for and so much more.
Ready to start your dream mountain home journey? Mill Spring’s Bright’s Creek is calling. Contact our real estate team directly at (828) 600-5132 to book your Discovery Tour today.