The Vista Blog

Now that winter is wrapping up in western North Carolina, it is a good time to begin thinking about spring weather and all the great things to do outside for this coming season! It is also time to start thinking about laying the proper foundation to help make your yard look great all season and into the summer. Here are some tips for preparing your landscape for spring:

Minutes from historic downtown Hendersonville and only a short drive from Lake Lure is Vista at Blacksmith Run—an exclusive Western North Carolina mountain property designed for residential development.

Are you thinking about what to do Valentine’s Day?  Western North Carolina affords ample opportunity to enjoy a multitude of outdoor and indoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and exploring the beautiful mountain vistas. You could also take some time to check out all the restaurants, breweries and tourist hot spots! Check out the following ideas for places to take your date on Valentine’s Day in Western North Carolina: Cataloochee Ski Area, The Biltmore Estate, Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel and Casino, Sierra Nevada Brewery, and Waynesville, NC.

Didn’t all the holiday parties just end?  They did!  And if you are like everyone else, the thought of hosting a Super Bowl party in your Western, NC home can make you a little stressed even though it sounds spectacular!  How about enjoy a party without the stress?  We’ve put together some ideas that will make this year’s super bowl party less stressful and fun.  Here is how to host a stress-free super bowl party.

Western North Carolina is a haven for all four seasons. In the warmer weather you can hike, fish, white water raft, or visit Asheville or one of the many towns in the region, each with its own unique style. In the cooler months you can ski or tube down a slope filled with snow, or you can just sit by the fire and enjoy the crisp air next to a mountain stream.

Each year, home design color trends change along with other trends in interior design. In the last few years, a surge in minimalism has taken home design by force, thereby curtailing the color palette involved. But in 2019, be prepared to see a bit more color with some bolder options for different spaces in the home.

As home designs advance to be more environmentally responsible, trends that connect us with nature are becoming more prevalent than ever.

2019 will usher in brand new home design ideas and sustainability efforts, but it will also incorporate older designs that allow homeowners to share space with nature and enjoy the outdoors in their own living spaces.

With each year bringing in new waves of design trends for kitchen and bathrooms, it can be easy to get lost in a temporary fad that doesn’t stand the test of time. That's why it’s important when renovating your home to come up with a design that will keep you happy for years to come.

Being in nature creates a calming effect for most people. Nearly everyone relishes a chance to step outside the walls and take in some fresh air.

Many choose to make nature a more integrated part of their day by bringing it into their homes in more tangible ways. Here are some great ways to bring the great outdoors into your home designs:

If you are planning on building your dream home or in the process of building a new home in Western North Carolina, you probably already have your kitchen, living room and master bedroom pictured perfectly in your head or posted on your Pinterest board.