Rustic Hickory Brings Warmth

Remodel Project – Asheville, NC

Walker Woodworking

A kitchen with a wood island and a tin rangehood with wood flooring mid-century

Objective: Design an open kitchen with a wood that ties into the living room.

The open kitchen blends in seamlessly with the stunning living room, whose focal point is definitely the wood wall over the fireplace, custom-built out of rustic hickory veneer. There is no doubt as to the many memories that will be made in this beautiful home.

Kitchen Perimeter

Build Method – Frameless cabinets  – Slab doors 

Perimeter – BM Decorators White – Satin

White kitchens remain a popular color choice for cabinets, but many have been paired with a warm wood to help add a sense of warmth and welcome to the heart of the home. There is ample storage behind these classy slab-style doors, along with a coffee area, walk-in pantry, and a wet bar off to the side with a wine cooler.

Appliance panels are applied to the 48-inch refrigerator for a seamless, clean, desired look.

Kitchen Island

Island: Rustic Hickory Veneer – Dark Walnut stain

Build method: Frameless cabinets by Walker Woodworking

Wood and white remain a popular combination, and for good reason. The wood brings the warmth and beauty of nature indoors, while the classic white creates a timeless look. The homeowners choose to utilize a rustic hickory veneer throughout the home, which instantly ties the multiple areas together and creates a lovely harmony enjoyed by everyone.

Bathrooms

Objective: Design bathrooms that provide ample storage and with warm wood tones that create a welcoming atmosphere.

A bathroom with a close up of a double divider drawer pulled open with makeup in it

While much of the style is the same, the homeowners chose to create a distinct difference between their guest and master bathroom by selecting a unique wood for their retreat. Their choice of zebrawood veneer resulted in a bathroom that is nothing short of stunning. Both of them also enjoy not only having their own his and her spaces but separate vanities entirely, which ensures ample room when using them. Her vanity also boasts something special: custom dividers for her makeup and hygiene items, plus extra storage from the cabinet that extends to the ceiling.

Their guests will not feel neglected in their bathrooms either, with the rustic hickory veneer that immediately creates a welcoming atmosphere. The dark hardware was the perfect choice along with the lighter countertop to complete this space.

Master Bathroom

Build method: Frameless Cabinets—Walker Woodworking

Wood Species & finish: Zebra wood Veneer—McCraw stain with flat topcoat

  • U-shaped drawer
  • Jewelry divider
  • Makeup up divider
  • Double-decker drawer

Guest Bathroom

Build method: Frameless Cabinets—Walker Woodworking

Wood Species & finish: Rustic Hickory Veneer—Dark Walnut Stain—Satin

A drawer opened a little bit with a close up of the black hardware used on it

Great Room – Fireplace

Rustic Hickory wall crafted by Walker Woodworking

A Striking Focal Point in the Great Room
Crafted by Walker Woodworking, the custom fireplace wall serves as the stunning centerpiece of this living space. Built from rustic hickory veneer and finished in a rich dark walnut stain, the wall adds warmth, texture, and visual impact. Its unique design draws the eye and anchors the room, creating a perfect blend of craftsmanship and character.

Unique Features

Design Detail:
Coordinated outlet covers ensure visual harmony, proving that even the smallest details make a big impact.

A close up of a wood outlet cover built into an island countertop

Features:

  • Pocket doors for TV
  • Silverware divider
  • Narrow pull-out
  • Single trash pull-out
  • Deep drawers *as pictured
  • Spice pullout
  • Slanted spice drawer
  • Outlet cover
  • Cookie sheet divider
  • Coffee area
  • Built-in microwave
  • Hardware: Berenson Hardware

Project Information

Photo shows: Bar off the kitchen area – BM Decorator’s White with floating shelves to match the Rustic Hickory

Design Firm: Greenbrook Design

Cabinets by Walker Woodworking

Contractor: Buchanan Construction

Photography: Darin Holiday, Electric Films

Project Location: Asheville, NC

This home was a complete transformation from outside to inside.  More pictures below.

A wet bar with floating shelves with decor items on it and a backsplash
A kitchen with a wood island and a tin rangehood with wood flooring mid-century
A room with a black fireplace surround by a walnut wood wall and with a gray couch
A kitchen with white cabinets and drawers open with pots and pans stored inside
A kitchen with a large island and white cabinetry and with wood flooring
A close up of a wood outlet cover built into an island countertop
A kitchen with a sink and a cabinet and a pull out cabinet drawer open
A wet bar with floating shelves and a wine cooler with shelves and bottles
A walk in pantry with wooden shelves with food items on it and with a large window
A bathroom with a wood vanity with a tall cabinet built on the side and a tub and sink
A master bathroom with a wood cabinet vanity and a tub and sink
A plate of food and wine on a counter
A drawer opened a little bit with a close up of the black hardware used on it
A master bathroom with a vanity a sink and mirror
A master bathroom with a vanity with zebrawood cabinetry with black hardware
A bathroom with a zebrawood cabinet with a close up of the black pull hardware used on it
A bathroom with a vanity with rustic hickory cabinetry with black hardware and tile flooring
A kitchen with a island countertop cabinet door open with a custom tray divider built in
A kitchen with white cabinetry and a gray marble shiny backsplash
A bathroom with a close up of a double divider drawer pulled open with makeup in it
A bathroom with a double cabinet drawer pulled open with bathroom supplies in it
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