The Arboretum Garden House; A Whole Home Remodel in Biltmore Forest

Tucked into the wooded privacy of Biltmore Forest, Arboretum Garden House is a whole-home renovation by Living Stone Design + Build that transforms a dated 1980s footprint into a bright, richly layered retreat.

Vaulted, shiplap-clad ceilings and skylights carry natural light through an open kitchen and living area, where a white oak island, marble counters, and a two-sided fireplace anchor a space dressed in bold color and pattern — Turkish rugs, a citrus-orange wet bar, and gallery walls of eclectic art. A screened sunroom and covered porch blur the line between indoors and out, opening to a stone terrace, pool, and raised vegetable garden framed by mature trees.

Throughout the home, thoughtful details carry the design further: a primary suite with a skylit soaking tub and gilded double vanity, a jewel-toned powder room wrapped in botanical wallpaper, and a mudroom built for real family life. Aerial views of the property reveal just how much privacy and green space surround the home, making Arboretum Garden House as much a retreat from the world as it is a showcase of thoughtful design.