If you are into beautiful old homes, then this 2000-square-foot house built in 1923 will tickle your fancy. Located in Kenilworth, Asheville, NC the house is the home of Kathryn and Emilio Ancaya. They live with their daughter, Claire.
The airy and calm home boasts an intrinsically fluttering warm sunlight dancing over its golden wood details, gorgeous floral displays, and lofty plastered walls. You can credit the light to the assortment of casement windows in the home.
Let’s take a tour of the home and explore the beauty within.
The home’s arched chestnut doors are often open and the curved staircase provides a graceful way of moving between the first and second floors.
The living room provides a perfect place for lounging around in during the winter with a fire in the hearth. In the summer months, the room becomes an extension of the outdoors when all the doors are fully open.
The coffee table was a free find and it serves myriad purposes in the room. It holds homework, puzzles, and warm meals 24/7 when it is cold outside.
The high-coffered ceiling, light-colored furnishings, and table lights ensure that things remain bright and airy.
Houseplants and fresh cut flowers are spread across the home. The contemporary, high gloss cabinet holds flea market Art Deco lights and Art Nouveau fairy bust and vase, which keep things fresh.
A contemporary Nelson light is on a dimmer, making it useful for casting a low glow whilst the 90-year old prayer rug adds a warm touch to the dining room.
The kitchen is the heart of the house. The family converges here to cook and share meals while surrounded by fond family memories. The wooden cabinet provides a perfect place for displaying Kate’s blue Arts and Crafts pottery collection, which she started collecting while still in high school.
The couple framed some of their daughter’s artwork as a budget-friendly way to add art and color to the kitchen. Emilio built and installed the wooden shelves and counters when they refurbished the kitchen. The open shelving helps to minimize clutter and showcases a colorful collection of glasses.
Your eye can’t miss the striking chandelier hovering the eating/reading/homework/meeting/bird watching table.
Away from the kitchen, the downstairs bathroom is in its original state. It features a Rachel Clegg painting and Art Deco sconce, which add a bright feel to the space.
The bedspread in the master bedroom was found from a flea market. It feels impressively calm and warm. Hanging above the bed are framed hand-drawn cards.
The dresser and table light is an inheritance from Kate’s aunt and uncle while the framed sun prints are one of the couple’s great DIY projects. Plants, books, and family photos enrich the look and feel of the room.
The upstairs bathroom features tile installed by the previous owners. It adds a dash of color to the room.
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