Step Inside the Cozy Mountain Retreat of Designer Maggie Griffin

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Join Caroline as she tours interior designer Maggie Griffin’s "storybook" family cabin in Highlands, North Carolina. Maggie welcomes us into her 1980s mountain retreat—designed by architect Norman Askins—which she has carefully updated to feel like a 19th-century cottage while functioning as a high-capacity vacation rental. Maggie walks us through how she balanced preserving the home’s original quirky character (like stenciled floors and heart pine walls) with the practical durability needed for a home that sleeps 14 people. From "handsome" color palettes to creating cozy nooks in a closed floor plan, this tour is a masterclass in designing a collected, inviting mountain getaway. Shop the look: https://bit.ly/4qPltf9 ** Featured Products from this House Tour are linked at the bottom of this video description ** What You’ll Learn from Maggie’s Highlands Cabin: - Embracing "Handsome" Design: How to move beyond typical white-bright interiors by using deeper wood tones, "muddy" colors like coral and sage, and tactile textures like grass cloth and jute to create warmth. - Designing for Groups & Renters: Smart strategies for "heads in beds" (sleeping 14 guests), using durable fabrics like velvet and performance weaves, and prioritizing comfortable flow for large families. - Preserving Character vs. Renovating: The decision to keep original elements like painted/stenciled floors and wooden plate racks while modernizing high-use areas like kitchen countertops with durable quartz. - The Power of Walls: Why Maggie embraced a traditional (non-open) floor plan to create distinct "retreat" zones, including a dedicated Mahjong nook and private bedroom suites. Skip Ahead: 00:00 Welcome to Maggie Griffin’s Highlands Cabin 01:00 Finding the Property & History (Built 1980) 04:22 Kitchen Renovation: Quartz vs. Pine & The Plate Rack 06:30 Creating a "Home" Feel for Renters 09:30 Mixing Wood Tones for a Collected Look 13:50 The "Handsome" Color Palette: Coral, Sage & Brown 19:10 Using Bold Drapery in Vacation Homes 21:16 "Heads in Beds": Sleeping 14 Guests Comfortably 26:00 Bedroom Breakdowns: Twin Rooms to Attic Suites 31:13 Outdoor Living: Screened Porches & Patios 36:01 Carving Out Space: The Mahjong Nook 42:26 The Charm of Painted & Stenciled Floors 45:10 Editing Accessories & Final Thoughts Products Mentioned: 02:04 - Marielle Outdoor Pillow - https://bit.ly/4qLR15F 02:23 - Navio 3-Piece Set - https://bit.ly/49NF1L4 04:14 - Wilmington Table Lamp - https://bit.ly/4rlIciX 05:15 - Shiloh Spool Chair - https://bit.ly/4t7RQrb 08:14 - Box Pleat Lamp Shades - https://bit.ly/4qciSuX 08:53 - Columbia Sisal Rug - https://bit.ly/3MfoG8Q 12:12 - Anais Pleated Chandelier Shade - https://bit.ly/49QhKZ0 13:21 - Micah Floor Lamp - https://bit.ly/4q6MDNy 18:49 - Beatrice Apricot Fabric - https://bit.ly/3Z4wXPX 19:52 - Ellie Scalloped Towels - https://bit.ly/3ZsKOjj 23:17 - Suzanne Kasler Gourd Lamp - https://bit.ly/3LX9m0E 25:16 - Marielle Outdoor Pillow - https://bit.ly/4qLR15F 26:40 - Signature Diamond Matelasse - https://bit.ly/4qPu9Cr 39:09 - Ellie Scalloped Towels - https://bit.ly/3ZsKOjj 43:24 - Columbia Sisal Rug - https://bit.ly/3MfoG8Q