Perched on a hilltop in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the 2024 Whole Home isn’t just a pretty face—it’s an eco-savvy sanctuary with leafy nature-preserve views. The 4,000-square-foot contemporary mountain retreat is nestled within a conservation-focused community called Sprout on a private preserve in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Inside, environmentally friendly systems and design elements work to conserve energy throughout. And when you look beyond the house’s energy-efficient status and bucolic locale, you also find thoughtful decor and final flourishes that make the interiors feel alive.
While many magazine-worthy rooms are more inspiring than attainable, our House Beautiful team took a different approach to developing this home’s look and feel. By partnering with 11 talented design teams from across the country, we’ve made every space shoppable, so you can get the building blocks of the overall sense of laid-back luxury delivered right to your doorstep. Much of the room’s decorative accents (from plant stands to mirrors) and furniture (including accent chairs and dining tables) was sourced from Wayfair Professional, which provides design professionals access to an unrivaled selection of items. With exclusive Pro Pricing – offering up to 15% off plus an additional 10% off across the Wayfair network of specialty brands AllModern, Joss & Main, and Birch Lane – as well as 360-degree support from a dedicated team and access to luxury brand Perigold. Read on to see what the designers handpicked for their respective rooms.
Lower Patio
Cofounders of the Curated Nest Erin Coren and Lina Galvão sought inspiration from some far-flung destinations for the home’s three separate patios. For the lower one, the team channeled the old-world aesthetic of Italy’s Lake Como, combining raffia-wrapped chairs, striped chaise longues, and a row of stone pedestals crafted from natural travertine as plant stands to create the overall effect.
The Met x Eichholtz Plant Stand in Beige
Upper Patio
For the upper patio, the Curated Nest design team employed rich layers of rugs and pillows to evoke the souks of Morocco. A pair of daybed swings with custom bench covers anchor the seating area, while a handcrafted Meranti wood-and-bone framed mirror rounds out the look. A low-slung lounger and a brown vegan-leather pouf featuring a knife-edge finish provide additional seating.
Bungalow Rose Vertical Modern & Contemporary Accent Mirror
Classic Home Ezekiel Vegan Leather Pouf
Living-Dining Room
In the open-concept living-dining room, which features 22-foot ceilings, designer Dane Austin aimed for a mix of furnishings that feels collected over time—”a mix of old and new, masculine and feminine, with some custom-made and some flea-market finds,” he says. Nesting tables—with distressed metal bases and cleanlined marble tops—strike the perfect balance.
In the dining area, an oval table with a sculptural pedestal base comfortably seats a crowd, courtesy of armchairs and a tufted settee.
In the living area, the distressed look of a hand-planed tray-top end table with curvaceous legs fits right in with the curated array of vintage and modern furnishings. The coffee table, made from stainless steel and available in three polished finishes, is topped with black tempered glass, giving it a sleek two-tone design. It provides a contemporary contrast to some of the room’s more traditional silhouettes.
Everly Quinn Marble Top Nesting Tables
Joss & Main Adara Oval Dining Table
Orren Ellis Jasonville Glass Top Coffee Table
Woodbridge Furniture Tray Top End Table with Storage
Studio
Designer Anita Yokota devised her soothing “recovery room” in calming shades of blue. To provide some storage, she included an antique-blue sideboard, which features built-in adjustable shelves and a concentric three-dimensional design. A rounded armchair with a storage ottoman transforms a corner of the room into a space to lounge or read. The light gray linen fabric keeps everything feeling breezy.
Bungalow Rose Sideboard With Circular Groove Design And Round Metal Handles
Latitude Run Danieal Upholstered Barrel Chair with Ottoman
Kitchen
In the kitchen, designer Kelsey McGregor of Kelsey Leigh Design Co. prioritized organic finishes and textures. A high-quality granite mortar and pestle match the natural theme. The hardworking kitchen tool also looks striking on the countertop when not in use—the perfect combination of form and function.
Charlton Home Rodman Mortar and Pestle Set
Playroom
In the playroom, Byron Risdon experimented with color and pattern, incorporating a palette of rich blues and yellows. Accessories like puzzle-piece bookends and a balloon-animal sculpture up the ante on the fun.
Ivy Bronx Jakila Balloon Animal Dog Sculpture Decor
Garage
The Iron House Design team of Jim and Tanya Ryno transformed the garage into a multi-use space that includes a home gym. Decorative accessories that nod to the outdoorsy location—like a pair of novelty canoe-oar paddles—keep the space feeling more like a considered room than a mere utilitarian annex.
Dovecove Wood Novelty Canoe Oar Paddle Home Wall Decor
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