Andrew Roby, Inc. started as a one-man home remodeling firm in Charlotte 75 years ago. Now, the well-loved group is one of Charlotte’s premier luxury contractors with offices in Asheville and Boone. We were lucky enough to catch up with Andrew Roby leaders ahead of those crisp High Country fall weekends.
Let’s dive into their portfolio—and hear all about that timeless mountain house style from Senior Project Manager Will Coble; Asheville General Manager Luke Nayes; and Boone General Manager Rob Logel.
What are the top features homeowners are asking for in their mountain homes?
Will: Views! Owners want to maximize what they can see and invite nature in with big windows and exterior doors, as well as large door sliders. They even take the railing on the exterior decks into consideration. Cable railing is big because it doesn’t block the view as much.
Luke: Lots of glazing (big windows) for natural light and to enjoy the views.
Rob: Large and numerous windows to capture long-range views. Large covered decks to create indoor-outdoor living space—and take advantage of the views. Bunk rooms with custom bunk beds for children, grandchildren or even overflow guests are big, too.
What’s your advice for creating character and charm that’s fitting for a mountain home?
Will: Don’t go too rustic. Incorporate natural materials that can be found all over the mountains, but in a more traditional sense that has been used over the past two centuries. We see a lot of locust posts, poplar bark siding, cedar shake roofs and large natural toned stones used frequently.
Luke: Hire a good designer—and add lots of natural wood materials.
Rob: Over the years we have learned that taste is a very personal thing. However, incorporating reclaimed wood into a project can add an element of charm. Some examples could be a reclaimed oak floor, a barn wood accent wall done with reclaimed mixed hardwoods—or if you’re lucky enough to be able to source it, wormy Chestnut. Also keep in mind that a mountain home does not need to be all wood and rustic. Some of our favorite projects have been Mountain Contemporary which contain some of the wood elements listed above with some of the straight clean lines of modern construction.
Photos by Jonathan Burton Photography; Design team includes Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson & Kate Miles Interior Design
Photos by Jonathan Burton Photography; Design team includes Don Duffy Architecture & Susan Dudley Design
What mountain towns have Andrew Roby been building in lately?
Linville, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Hendersonville, Asheville, Cashiers, Lake Lure and Biltmore Forest.
Photos by Burton Photography; Designed by Pursley Dixon Architecture
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