By Tamara Gavin
Name: Katie Vie & Loren Wooten and their dog, Mathy
Location: Asheville, NC
Size: 1,400 square feet, including an unheated garage
Years lived in: 6 months; Owned
Though Katie designed this house and Loren crafted many of its details, they maintain a fluid relationship with it, saying, “This home is not our ‘baby’ — it’s not precious to us in that way. Instead, it’s our creative project where it’s okay if things aren’t perfect. Things can change and evolve.” The unexpected elements — such as the screened-in porch in the trees — are what they love about their home. Looking at it as a continuous project that unfolds over time (Katie says it takes about five years to really get settled in a home) keeps them interested and free of regrets.
