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Colonial Outside, Parisian Inside

A Southwest Roanoke home blends Parisian polish with modern geometry, bold stone, and personal history to create a home designed purely for joy.

Slow & Steady

A collaborative build over years creates a home that showcases the sought-after views of Floyd.

The “Pizza Hut House”

A surprise mold discovery turns a modest renovation into a major transformation for one determined couple.

Modern Home, Family Vibes

A Roanoke family reshapes a 1970s ranch into a warm, modern home that evolves with their needs and style.

Blank Slate Built to Last

A couple transforms a foreclosure into a timeless, durable home filled with classic design and meaningful family touches.

Eco-Friendly Updates for Year-Round Comfort

A thoughtful addition and small-but-smart storage tweaks helped this Southwest Roanoke couple turn a once-cramped house into a cozy, future-friendly retreat.

Top-to-Bottom Pretty

A dated home becomes a stunning showpiece through thoughtful renovation.

Home of Glamour and Gathering

Once owned by Sissy Spacek, this home blends Hollywood charm with space for an expanding family.

Holiday Host: Guest Prep

Make your guest room holiday-ready with these great tips from the experts.

The Forever Home

A retired couple renovates their house into a forever dream home.

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The open wood shelves are from a slab of wood that Pam had cut up from Black Dog Salvage. Pam notes that this open shelving, and the glass cabinets, require that you get comfortable with the fact that people can see your dishes.

Colonial Outside, Parisian Inside

A Southwest Roanoke home blends Parisian polish with modern geometry, bold stone, and personal history to create a home designed purely for joy.
Guy knew he wanted to showcase the views in building this home. He says, “Growing up in Long Island, it was all about the water. In Floyd, it’s all about the views.”

Slow & Steady

A collaborative build over years creates a home that showcases the sought-after views of Floyd.
Step flashing is a strip of metal that’s installed at a 90-degree angle where roofs meet walls. This directs water downwards and away from the building. The improper installation of the step flashing during the 2023 roof repair caused the mold issues.

The “Pizza Hut House”

A surprise mold discovery turns a modest renovation into a major transformation for one determined couple.
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Modern Home, Family Vibes

A Roanoke family reshapes a 1970s ranch into a warm, modern home that evolves with their needs and style.
Burl wood has a unique, swirling grain pattern, and is often used in high-end furniture. This stunning burl wood desk is from Madewell.

Blank Slate Built to Last

A couple transforms a foreclosure into a timeless, durable home filled with classic design and meaningful family touches.
Karen chose the tile, flooring, paint colors, etc., by looking at examples online, watching HGTV for inspiration and picking what appealed to her.

Eco-Friendly Updates for Year-Round Comfort

A thoughtful addition and small-but-smart storage tweaks helped this Southwest Roanoke couple turn a once-cramped house into a cozy, future-friendly retreat.
The powder room features textured wallpaper, which creates a multidimensional look, and handmade concrete floating vanity. The light fixture is handmade in Australia.

Top-to-Bottom Pretty

A dated home becomes a stunning showpiece through thoughtful renovation.
Martha Stilwell was “hyper focused” on making sure the kitchen renovation didn’t look like an add-on. She is pleased that the white oak floors, additional island and cabinets all match the other part of the home.

Home of Glamour and Gathering

Once owned by Sissy Spacek, this home blends Hollywood charm with space for an expanding family.
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Holiday Host: Guest Prep

Make your guest room holiday-ready with these great tips from the experts.
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The Forever Home

A retired couple renovates their house into a forever dream home.
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