Photography by Michael Patch Smith Mountain Lake resident Peggy Balla and interior designer Robin Titus began their journey together around 2005 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Peggy and her late husband, Bill Golden, brought in an architect for a master…
Photography by Michael Patch THE KREGER AND NICHOLS TOWNHOMES WERE BUILT TO BE IDENTICAL BACK IN 1995. THEY STILL APPEAR IDENTICAL FROM THE OUTSIDE, AND THEY HAVE THE SAME FLOOR PLAN. Island Green Pointe, a popular neighborhood in the Water’s…
Photography by Michael Patch When Jenua and Marty Nester set out to build their dream home at Smith Mountain Lake, uniqueness was their guiding principle, manifesting in a place where dark and light designs blend seamlessly, accessibility and openness dominate,…
Colorful blooms greet people on your front step. Elaborate arrangements of succulents decorate either end of your sunny deck. Tomatoes, peppers and cilantro entice you to make homemade salsa. And window boxes invite you to clip fresh herbs. Container gardening…
Home is where the heart is, yes, but now more than at any point in the past 50 years, property owners are also sharing their digs as long-term renters, while also sharing their space with short-term guests. Two active trends…