Heirloom homes are designed to look better as they age. These floorboards gladly bear the scuffs of sports cleats and the marks where high-chairs slid in and out from the table. This is how homes store memories. So instead of choosing materials that require refinishing, the architect chooses those which invite life. #sketch #schematicdesign #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Wings of this home open from a central point and rise. Supported by strong, exposed timber, it is symbolic of the way an anchored center opens the door to a series of unexpected paths in one's journey. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #blueridgega #customhomedesign #sketch #schematicdesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #newconstruction #cantilever #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Through the modest entry, the foyer offers a place to pause and unfurl, before continuing into the heart of the home - the kitchen. What happens a few steps later is a surprise. The home opens wide, extending its wings with glass walls that invite the forrest canopy in and inspire a sudden gasp of delight. From a humble entry point, the journey through this home is a story of discovery, and it invites you to explore your own journey more deeply. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #blueridgega #customhomedesign #sketch #schematicdesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #newconstruction #cantilever #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Warm days are ahead. The cool forrest will nurture the tender hum of conversation while the symphony of splashing dissipates the midday heat. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Sometimes our favorite parts of our home are the hidden away, private places that transform the mundane work of life into a pleasant, reflective part of our daily rhythm. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Have you been up to date with TeAda Productions? Ep 6 S4 of APV TV, features this transformative organization, where their artistry honors community building and creative courage, TeAda is a nomadic theater of color rooted in the stories of immigrants and refugees! "A theater of color rooted in the stories of immigrants, and refugees" - TeAda Productions Visit them at teada.org, where you can find upcoming workshops and events! Also learn more about programs, news, and impact! #TeadaProductions #AAPIOrg #makinganimpact #HawaiiState #theatreroots #rootedinstory #tellyourstory #transformative #AAPITheatre #Micronesia #Polynesia #Melanesia #Takeastand
A central focus of this design was allowing the land to press in on the experience of the home. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
You enter in. And for the first time, the breathtaking vista toward the distant hills is revealed. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucc #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
You should never take more than four steps without a glimpse of the water beyond. It is what allured us first, and does still.Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedeisgn #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. -Robert Frost. These words walked beside me until I found a divergent path of my own. Read more at: https://jstevenkemp.com/philosophy/ . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
A "vacant" site is not quite a blank canvas. The woods whisper of what was, and the rolling earth reveals what might yet grow here. . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Instead of chasing fleeting styles and trends, heirloom homes capture memories, and sculpt places where nostalgia is nurtured. . . . #sketch #schematicdesign #georgiaarchitect #cloudlandstation #tennesseearchitect #mountainhome #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #englishdesign #snug #houseinawood #newconstruction #englishdesign #englishinspired #whimsy #fairytalehome #fairytalehouse #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Shady shelters allow us to enjoy every moment of sun-drenched summer days. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #atlantaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homedesigninspiration #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory #madisonga #georgiaarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
True, rustic beams add a softness to the room's crisp angles and clean lines. But we love exposed beams because they come with a story baked in. They keep the secrets carried on the winds, and tell the tale of standing through a hundred stormy nights. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #woodbeams #woodbeamideas #cleandesign #livingroomdesign #sittingroomdesign #greatroomdesign #musicroomdesign #musicroom #designideas #homedesignideas #homedesigninspo #lakehome #stonemasonry #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Well planned homes leave room for spaces to change as people grow. Toddlers who need a play space near the kitchen turn into teens who need a social space that's a little more removed. Empty nesters who used to have a bustling house turn into weekend hosts for graduation celebrations, wedding parties, and extended family gatherings. Commuters sometimes become work-from-home-ers. Caretakers may someday find themselves in need of care. Thoughtfully planned in advance, your home can grow with your changing needs, and accommodate each season of life. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #gameroomdesign #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
A bridge spans from the primary suite to the rest of the home. With the first steps of the day and the last, this bridge invites us to remember what really matters. Turning our gaze outward, it gently urges us to celebrate the view in between, and the journey that brought us here. This is how spaces move us when we let them tell our story. Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect #tennessee #tennesseearchitect #knoxvillearchitect #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #customhomedesign #customhomes #customhomedesigns #residentialarchitect #customhome #moderndesign #edgydesign #edgy #sketch #schematicdesign #transitionalmodern #newconstruction #cantilever #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Aged timbers and stacked stone stood quietly beside us, as we drank in this sacred moment together. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedeisgn #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #cabinrenovation #rootedinstory #huntingcabin #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Dreaming of summer.... Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
House + Love = Home. #HappyValentinesDay . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #leadcoatedcopper #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
I like the way these deep set windows and doors feel. The extra depth conveys a sense of sturdiness - an enduring permanence. But the rich, smooth edges convey a polite bow to the influence of time. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #patina #patinainspo #patinastucco #stuccopatina #transitionaldesign #transitionalmodern #entrydesign #entry #entrydesignidea #entryinspo #newhomedesign #newhomeinspiration #dreamhome #buildyourdreamhome #lakehome #stonemasonry #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Tucked in to the lower level of this home is a place to mix and pour, over conversation (which adds an effervescence of its own). . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #wetbar #wetbardesign #bardesign #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Arriving at a place of reflection. . Architect @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Sometimes home is more of a feeling than a place. Cultivating a sense of "home" is about reflecting on the experiences, places, and people that have made us feel most at home, and then inviting a piece of their warmth into the space around us. . It doesn't have to be about tradition, but it can be. It doesn't have to be about making the same apple pie recipe that Grandma always did, but it can be. It doesn't have to be about a bustling home on a blustery day, but it can be. It doesn't have to be about a dimly lit living room with Christmas favorites playing softly, but it can be. . What makes you feel at home in this season? . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #rest #stayhome #homewithyou #homefortheholidays #thanksgivingweekend #findinghome #cultivatinghome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
The most beautiful finishes are wasted if we have not first let the memories take the central position of importance. The first design consideration was to welcome the imminent pattering of little feet and all the adventures they brought in from the rolling hills beyond. . Then, windows are fixed to give a cinematic stage to the family time inside and outside. Shapes and layouts bend those working in the kitchen toward the bustle of fun. Easily cleaned materials were assigned to the lower portions while delicate details were moved above the grasp of precious little muddy fingers. And this space is made more beautiful for the way it embraces, instead of excludes, the tiniest family members. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks . . . #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #heirloomhome #countryestate #metalwork #glassinsulatorlight #upcycleglassinsulator #islanddesign #prepkitchen #customcabinetpull #kitchendesigninspo #kitchendesigninspiration #kitchendesign #cleanlines #kitchenwoodwork #millwork #cabinetarchitecture #interiorarchitecture #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
The basin fills while I watch the children through the glass - a silent symphony of this precious moment. . When we design any room, we think first about what memories it is designed to hold, This is especially true of the kitchen, which our clients most often identify as the "heart of the home." . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #cabinetdesign #cabinetinspiration #kitchenideas #kitchenstyle #loghomekitchen #kitcheninspo #interiorarchitecture #kitchensink #farmhousesink #kithenwindowinspo #kitchendesign #logcabinkitchen #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Just a few great moments captured from last night. Thanks as always to our regular tellers @theydyamelia @crispjoshua and @redpanda982 as well as our shining guest star @jamiecrawford.co.uk. We'll be back on November 14th for our last storytelling club of the year - join us alongside @jonthestoryteller and Rachel Levy of the South Downs Storytellers for ROOTED IN STORY!
The story of a home often begins here, in a memory. Then - in design - colors, lines, and materials come together to resurrect the calm of a summer day spent padding across a cool creek to the soundtrack of tree songs. Stepping forward across a threshold becomes like stepping back in time, to a place where you allow yourself to be replenished. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
There is nothing more satisfying than designing a home inspired by the story of redemption. Innately, it desires to extend its loving reach toward all who enter. . This home is rising to life as we speak, in the Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia, and we can't wait to share photos when it is complete. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #blueridgega #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #mountainhomedesign #mountainhomeinsp #homedesigninspiration #classichome #homeinspo #realhomesofinstagram #transitionaldesign #transitionalstyle #customhome #newconstruction #cantilever #tower #masonry #bridge #wineryinspired #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Worn wood joins with chiseled stone. It is a soothing blend of that which allows itself to be weathered in the course of a lifetime, supported by that which refuses to be eroded. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #loghomedesign #loghomeinspo #loghomerenovation #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
The serenity here is tangible. In renovating, we simply gave that serenity more facets through which to impact the lives of those living here. . @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #loghomedesign #loghomerenovation #loghomeinspiration #lakehomedesign #lakehomeinspo #waterfronthome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
It was gently bending, turning, and rotating our gaze. Here, in this ordinary place, we waltzed through life. . Passageways are not to be underestimated in architecture. They have the power to move us. We may think we are using them to travel from one place to another. All the while, they are instructing us, reorienting us, and preparing us for whatever we will enter into next. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks . . . #atlantaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #northgeorgia #staircase #staircaselighting #balcony #customhome #georgiaarchitect #realhomesofinstagram #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #homedesigninspo #heirloomhome #windowwall #classiccontemporary #transitionaldesign #connectedtonature #realhomesofinsta #countryestate #stonemasonry #dreamhouse #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory #homedesigninspiration #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
“The sound of water is worth more than all the poets’ words.” – Octavio Paz . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #otdoorlivingroom #homedesigninspiration #homedesigninspo #exteriordesigns #realhomesofinsta #poolinspo #poolinspiration #spadesign #poolandspa #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
It was always meant to be a place of rest. And so it was. . Large spaces need not be cold and looming. They, too, can embrace you in their warmth, and lead you on the path of rest and restorative connection. They just have to know you. And at their inception, they must know their purpose. . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
There was an essence of stillness in the way the old cabin dormers reached out over us as we gazed at the placid lake. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect . #lakehome #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #pool #pergola #lakehome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #luxurylogcabin #logcabin #timber #stonework #lakehomedesign #homedesignideas #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
There was an essence of stillness in the way the old cabin dormers reached out over us as we gazed at the placid lake.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lakehome #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #pool #pergola #lakehome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #luxurylogcabin #logcabin #timber #stonework #lakehomedesign #homedesignideas #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
There was an essence of stillness in the way the old cabin dormers reached out over us as we gazed at the placid lake.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lakehome #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #pool #pergola #lakehome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #luxurylogcabin #logcabin #timber #stonework #lakehomedesign #homedesignideas #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
There was an essence of stillness in the way the old cabin dormers reached out over us as we gazed at the placid lake.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lakehome #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #homerenovationproject #pool #pergola #lakehome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #luxurylogcabin #logcabin #timber #stonework #lakehomedesign #homedesignideas #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
What is it that we find so alluring about deep set entries and windows? Perhaps it is the mystery: Would stone, hard and unyielding, allow anything to make such deep impressions? Is it the puzzling evidence of impact on that which now stands firmly - beautifully - immovable? . Perhaps we admire it for telling that piece of our story so well. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
The less visible facets of homes are undeniably important. They are not to be neglected. In fact, they are the perfect canvas for the kinds of details that mean most to those who know it best. . Every home has a story. Read more of this one at: https://jstevenkemp.com/ansley/ . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
A home that tells the story of enduring generations has a way of saying “I’ve always been here,” in the warmest and most welcoming way...even when it's new. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
It was a beautiful story. With chapters, and layers, and the kind of surprises that bid you to turn the page. . . . #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #blueridgega #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #newconstruction #cantilever #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
The arms of "home" reach beyond the walls, out across the glassy lake...where we wait, together, to embrace the evening. . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedeisgn #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Built on a specially selected country estate in the area where they both grew up, the couple who lives here resurrects the nostalgia of warm southern nights spent catching fireflies, now with their own little ones in tow. . In its thoughtful details, this home speaks most eloquently, with a familiarity that is undeniably comforting…drawing your eyes back toward the land at every opening, and leading your paths ever closer to one another. . Every home has a story. Read more of this one at: https://jstevenkemp.com/ansley/ . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Architecture is not limited to the grand exterior lines and forms. Instead it is an artful scaling of details from one layer to the next. It invites you in to experience the grander things in personal and intimate ways. These small things embed a home with the kind of purpose you live by. . Photo: This quatrefoil cabinet pull was designed with careful thought. It is the same shape you passed over in the auto court, and the same figure you look down upon from the balcony that oversees the center of family togetherness. But it is best appreciated here, reaching for a pair of mugs as warm conversation percolates in the background. . Architect: @jstevenkemparchitect Photography: @jeffherrphoto Interior Design: @ymcfaddenllc Cabinetry: @morgancreekcabinetco Metal Fabrication: @calhounmetalworks Stucco and Plaster: @lazarstucco . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
We retreat into the shelter of the cool adobe walls and the conversation bubbles on. . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
As the summer sun reached the forrest beyond, the hillside gave us a few moments to pause, and linger in its cool embrace. . . . #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedeisgn #residentialarchitect #customhome #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
The gentle creak of the chair against well worn porch planks. That is home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedesign⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #residentialarchitect #customhome⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
In the presence of delicately balanced peaks and crisp rectangular forms, a few gentle curves catch the eye and complete the feeling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #tennesseearchitect #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #chattanooga #chattanoogatn #chattanoogatennessee #shadowlines #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #dreamhome #customhome #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Shadows, shifting with time, delicately lead your eyes toward places otherwise unnoticed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #chattanooga #chattanoogatn #chattanoogatennessee #tennesseearchitect #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #shadowlines #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #dreamhome #customhome #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. -Robert Frost⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Every time I pass it in my photo reel, I am captivated. It's a site photo from one of my favorite renovation projects, a #lakehome in #madisonga. Yes...the road less traveled, and all the beauty it holds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read this home's story at jstevenkemp.com/barrows/⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedeisgn #residentialarchitect #customhome #roadlesstraveled #renovationproject #heirloomhome #lakehome #rootedinstory #inspirationfromnature #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
As it climbs it carries me all at once outward - to the exhilarating edge! And suspends me there,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ with the thrill of the beyond.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As this project gets some finishing touches, I'm returning to the moment I first fell in love with its story. Captured in these lines, is a story of redemption so powerful that it grew, and carried others along by its gravity. Every element is steeped in symbolism: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...A narrow, humble entry - a gateway to a space that widens, warm and comforting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...Anchored stone below and strong cross beams above.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...The cantilevered great room.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...A series of expanding views that compel you forward until the majestic vista is fully revealed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This home is an invitation to experience their story. At its end, I am left standing beside them, breathlessly captivated, and wondering, how am I so fortunate to be here?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #blueridgega #customhomedesign #residentialarchitect #customhome #newconstruction #cantilever #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #sketch #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
There is a deep satisfaction in the preservation of something handed down. Maybe timbers. Or values. Or memories.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #madisonga #atlantaarchitect #georgiaarchitect #customhomedeisgn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #residentialarchitect #customhome⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #renovationproject #heirloomhome #countryestate #lakehome #stonemasonry #outdoorkitchen #rootedinstory #detailsmatter #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
At its entry, nestled snugly into the mountainside. At its crest, leaving us suspended in anticipation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #georgiaarchitect #mountainhome #blueridgega #customhomedeisgn #residentialarchitect #customhome #newconstruction #cantilever #blueridgemountains #rootedinstory #jstevenkemparchitect #inhabityourstory
𝔓𝔬𝔪𝔢𝔤𝔯𝔞𝔫𝔞𝔱𝔢 𝔉𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔯 𝔈𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔠𝔢 For syncing with this time of year, in transition to colder months and the sweetness of one’s abode. Libra season calls attention to our intimate relationships. As relations find a seat in the womb, the center of ancestral fruitions, and the underworld (the shadowy unconscious) it is important to forgive yourself and others, living and in memory. In the symbiosis of Fall, the leaves of our giants shed and the vibrant green ones move to conserve energy, drawing into the origin of themselves, their roots. Womb work, is resting our finger on the pulse of what thrives and sustains our important star families, our roots, seeds of existence. By growing quiet & miming with the seasons, we romance the mystery. The ability to let go directly feeds what you have. As a moving part in it all, you are more pronounced and sustaining, which is freeing. Letting go of what feels detrimental can dissolve guilt and spawn liberation. While this season can harness a reputation for grief and remembrance, nourishing the joyful energies in your relationships is lasting. Find this essence singularly at @earthcommons or enjoy it as a part of the Hill Country Essences Kit. 📷 by @montsho #rootedwithearthcommons #earthcommonsfloweressences #hillcountryfloweressences #flowereseences #rootedinstory #earthcommons #atx
Celebrating pomegranate season, blood lilies, prickly pear tunas, beets, and reverence to the earth ruby reds. Nourishing our families rather in blood or chosen. We are most familiar with the story of Persephone in the underworld being associated with Pomegranate and the gateways to ancestry. Do you have another favorite pomegranate folklore you are familiar with? #rootedwithearthcommons #earthcommonsfloweressences #hillcountryfloweressences #flowereseences #rootedinstory #earthcommons #atx
A toast to equal day and equal night, and another beginning to the journey. You may take a moment to reflect today on where you have been and where you are going. We hope you find the courage to sit openly. These seasonal shifts are focal points, and a convergence of tradition. Noticing where your work is, is a blessing. You may find ease with shadow work as it is more normalized by the shorter days. Our bodies are intelligently responsive. This being said, we carefully curated 7 flower essences to meet you where you are at. While these essences are made in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, they are for everyone, anywhere. They are curated to collaborate with the subtle energies & seven energy centers, or chakras of the body. You may choose to work through each of them in order or as needed. They offer exceptional support in times of transition. We look forward to sharing more about each one individually. The whole kit is available and is a wonderful addition to your tool kit for self care. 📷♾ by @montsho Models: @earthcommons fam Flower essence designs by @slowdance.studio #rootedwithearthcommons #earthcommonsfloweressences #hillcountryfloweressences #flowereseences #rootedinstory #earthcommons #atx
T’is the season of story telling. We know we are not alone in craving community right now. The thirst for it increases each day. Embracing creativity around what this looks like today, we create an invitation for sharing. Story telling helps facilitate connection and community. Autumn carries a timeliness of remembrance, the connection with those before us, a look through the veil, more available and celebrated, the conversations shared through food, the quality of life directly reflected through steeping in quality time. All that relates to you and yours we honor. We invite you to remember your own voices. And we invite you to share your own ancestral stories, traditions, or musings - centering this time of year and/or your lineage. Our diversity breeds strength and one heart, and sharing our stories brings us closer even if this pandemic has its restrictions. This is an open call to whoever feels mused or inspired. Our feed will be available to one person a week to share a seasonal / ancestral / cultural POV. Today we offer you a slice from cofounder Brandi’s ancestral mosaic, the slavic tradition of praying to trees in community. Elders praying to elders, the roots of community running deep. As early as next week we would love to begin sharing your ancestral stories and traditions. Send us a dm if you are interested! #rootedwithearthcommons #rootedincommunity #rootedinstory
Hi! It's me, Sara. I feel like I should do a little introduction since we're just getting up and rolling. ... I'm a creature of habit who needs to move, write and drink tea daily. My craft is word slinging and my life is as a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Through an interesting chain of events, most of my work is in the super-tech sphere. Ironic since I'm not techy. I love local collabs and am passionate about education, kids, healthy living and funhaving. Although I grew up on the plains, the mountains indeed called me...and I went. By raft in the summer and ski in the winter, I love to be in them. Some of my favorite IG's are: @melissahartwig @gracegrit @celestebarber @montanafwp ... Tell me your story. ... 📷@dolliphoto cranked the 90s hip hop in order to get that smile. ... #contentcreator #rootedinstory #storyteller #funhaver
SPECIAL WORKSHOP: Photo transfer for Mixed Media with Yulia Pinkusevich. Link in @westmarinworkshop bio | Photo Transfer Art & Altered Book inspiration from @ines_seidel Gorgeous example!!! ・・・ #workinprogress history with roots and clouds #collectivestory #postwarstory #gdrtextbook #rootedinstory #phototransfer #inesseidel
#workinprogress history with roots and clouds #collectivestory #postwarstory #gdrtextbook #rootedinstory #phototransfer #inesseidel