I headed up to Cashiers NC this past week for a tour of the 2025 Cashiers Designer showhouse, always a treat to see. This showhouse has been going on for 28 years and I’ve been to a few of them, but don’t make it every year. Proceeds benefit the Cashiers Historical Society. The showhouse is only open for a few short days, so if you missed it this year, put it on your calendar for next year. It was so fun to go up for an overnight stay with my friend, Betsy with House Therapy and have some girl time and see all the inspiration of the showhouse designers. Definitely my kind of girls’ get away and we had the best time, doing a little shopping, antiques browsing, and had dinner at a fabulous restaurant I’ll share later. It was wonderful to get away after being home most of the summer. The weather was crisp and cooler with a hint of fall in the air. There’s nothing like the NC mountains! Come along for Part 1 of the showhouse. I took a lot of pics (as usual) and will split it into two parts.
This stunning modern rustic home is nestled in Saratay Falls, a Loudermilk Homes development that embraces the natural beauty of Cashiers.
With 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, the home seamlessly blends timeless design with modern mountain living. Of note is the covered porch and chef’s kitchen with a pass-through bar to the grilling porch and a dining room that’s framed by floor to ceiling windows that lead to a private patio. With these picturesque surroundings, the 2025 Showhouse is a true sanctuary in the mountains.
Patio & Breezeway: A-List Antiques
I always love the use of materials in these mountain homes with rock and darker colors that blend in and are accented by the natural surroundings.
It’s a beauty!
Exterior Entry & Covered Porch: The Summer House by Reeves
Front porch with welcoming planters and chairs. I don’t have sources for everything in the house, but I’ll share each room’s designer with you.
Grand Room & Kitchen: J. Banks Design Group
The greatroom has a natural stone fireplace and 12 foot pocket doors that lead to the covered porch.
Mudroom, Powder Room & Pantry
Dining Room: Loudermilk Designs
Covered Porch: The Summer House by Reeves
This porch was stunning with the open views and this firepit! Amazing! What a place to hang out on a chilly evening.
Owner’s Suite: Eric Ross Interiors
Loved meeting Eric Ross, a Southern designer from Nashville. I follow him on Instagram and love his designs. I really appreciate his attention to detail and keeping traditional style alive and well.
Of course, I had to get a picture with him. He’s SO tall!
Owner’s Bathroom &b Closet: Courtney Moss Design
Overall, we loved the house, especially the main floor. Next week, I’ll share the 2nd floor and outdoor areas and I’ll also share more about what we did in Cashiers on our short 2 day visit. It’s always fun to visit Cashiers, NC, a charming mountain town with lots of style!
The house, surroundings, and decor are so pretty. Love all the textures/textiles in this house. It was a bit nostalgic to see the paneling in the powder room — you do not see paneling used as much anymore and it looks so nice in this house. Usually I am not a fan of moody darker colors but it suits this setting. Love the “brown” piece of furniture in the master bedroom. Beautiful home and such gorgeous views.
Rhoda, I was so happy to see all the beautiful pictures you took of the showhouse! This was probably my favorite home from all the years I’ve attended…I could actually imagine myself living there. It was a thrill to meet Eric Ross and I had the same reaction – he is so tall! But he was also very gracious and so talented. I would live full time on that porch. The only change I would make is to change that dining room into my own personal snuggery. It was so cozy with all those windows. And that laundry room was gorgeous! Can’t wait for next week’s installment!
I happened to pass thru Cashiers on my way to Lake Keowee a few years ago. I immediately thought it was a town I would want to visit. Nice to know they have this show. Think I will be watching for when the next one is and make plans for an extended visit there. The house is gorgeous and the setting is beyond beautiful. And yes, Eric Ross IS quite tall!
Loved the dark, rich colors in this house. The house seemed in-tune with its surroundings.
My favorite thing was the wallpaper in the laundry rooms closely followed by the owner’s suite and the stunning porch.
Sooooo beautiful. The view from the back porch is stunning! Thanks for sharing.
FINALLY! A showhouse that seems to have normal design aesthetics 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to the rest of your pictures!