Finishes & Furnishings

The owners of Healing Waters Spa have requested that I use furnishings and finishes that reflect the natural beauty that is found just outside their doors in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina.  To accomplish this I have chosen materials that are both natural to the area, sustainable and long lasting so they won’t have to replace things anytime soon.

Throughout the spa and the residence will be a foundation of hand-scraped walnut flooring.  It will create a unified look between all the spaces except bathrooms, pool area and exercise area.  In these spaces I have identified a natural cork flooring that will be both water resistant for those environments and soft underfoot for the exercise area, the natural slip resistance will be appropriate for both of these areas. 

 

For the pool surround I have chosen a smooth stone mosaic that is reminiscent of the stones found in the local streams.  Natural slate mosaic tile will be found in the bathrooms of the spa and the residence.  Both of these materials will bring together the color scheme of muted blue, green, rose, grey and gold.  The walls will be painted with no-VOC paint or covered in grass cloth for a bit of texture.    

Whenever possible I have sourced locally made furniture that is crafted from local wood and upholstered in natural fibers such as cotton and leather.  This will include a custom made retail case and transaction counter in the lobby.  In the residence I will be working with a local artist on custom made pieces such as end tables. 

I believe by using these colors and textures from the local area Healing Waters Spa and the residence will be a tranquil and inviting space for the clients and the owners.