THE HERITagE HOME

wake forest, north carolina

A home that holds the memory of a long ago trip to France where the patina of time leaves a deep impression on the soul.

Living room with a lit fireplace, a armchair with a pillow, a wooden coffee table with books, a vase of white flowers, and a black cabinet with glass doors. There are framed pictures and a small lamp."

Location
Wake Forest, North Carolina

Collaborators
Build | Living Stone Building Co.
Photography | Ivy Ren
Video | Jenn Hall Sweatte

Year
2023-2024

A wooden shelf with books, a ceramic jar, a small rabbit figurine, a brass vase, a rock, and framed photographs, including a black-and-white image of a man and a landscape scene.

Interior view of a house with a wall decorated with two framed pictures and a built-in display nook showcasing a large dark pottery vessel.

A cluttered side table with stacked books, a pair of glasses, and a wooden-handled knife, next to an armchair with a leather cushion and a dark pillow.

In the dining room warm, weathered soapstone meets vintage Ratan for a sense of history and timelessness. Here dinners are long and conversation flows around memories of travel. Vintage china and cutlery are a beautiful reminder of family and one’s history.

Linen drapery in deep chocolate tones brings warmth and coziness to the room.

A dining table set with a plate of bread, a small dish of butter, a butter knife, a glass of water, a ceramic container holding utensils, and a large vase with dark purple foliage in a room with wooden floors and matching chairs.

A dining table with a slice of bread topped with butter on a white plate, a glass of water, and several bowls of butter, with a background of a black tablecloth, purple foliage, and rattan chairs against a stone wall.

A black tabletop with a textured surface, a partially visible wooden chair with woven seating, and a rattan chair's armrest, all on a beige patterned carpet.

Dining room with white paneled walls, wooden dining table with chairs, a large beige lampshade, a potted purple plant, and a small upholstered stool near the wall. There is a window in the background allowing natural light.

The kitchen is a humble room reminiscent of those found in most European country home. Utilitarian in its materiality, it serves as an extension of the garden right outside the window.

A bright kitchen with white cabinets, large window, and black countertops. There are flowers in vases on the counter, a cutting board, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a marble-topped island with a large black vase, flowers, and a wire basket of fruits. There is an exposed wooden beam on the ceiling.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black island, and a gray island with a marble countertop. There are flowers in a black vase, a basket with bread, and a grocery tote bag with white flowers at the front. A window provides natural light.

Kitchen countertop with a black sink, a wooden cutting board with a black vase filled with wooden cooking utensils, a white plate, a crumpled cloth, and a window with a view of green foliage outside.

The bedroom evokes the memory of a hotel in Europe, the feeling of collected heritage and a story that has always been there.

A Portuguese butcher’s block is reimagined as a night table, a place for keeping beautiful objects collects from travels.

Belgian linen bedding is luxurious and timeless transporting the you back to that memory collected long ago.

Line drawing of a multi-story house with a balcony, windows, and a front door, surrounded by a garden with trees and plants.

A bedroom with a bed on the left, a bedside table with a black lamp, a framed picture, a bust sculpture, and a small box on the table. Light filters through curtains on a window in the background.

A bed with multiple pillows, including white, gray, and patterned, with sunlight casting shadows on the bedding.

A cozy bedroom corner with a wooden nightstand, a fluffy white sheepskin stool, decorative antlers, a large ceramic vase with dried branches, a modern black table lamp, books, and a window with sheer curtains letting in natural light.

A bedroom with dark walls, a bed with a beige blanket, a bust sculpture on a nightstand, a lamp, and mounted decorative deer heads on the wall. There is also a dress form with a paper dress on it and a large paper tissue-wrapped object.

The library is a vitrine for a lifetime of collected objects — books, artifacts, and heirlooms that carry the weight of memory. Each piece tells a story, echoing the lives of ancestors and evoking the people and places that shape a shared history. It's a space of quiet reflection, where personal narratives are held and honored through the things that have endured.

A gallery wall with various framed pictures and artwork on a green painted wall, next to a window with a white curtain and a plant. In the foreground, there are two chairs with dark wood frames and patterned upholstery.

A cozy room with large windows, framed photographs on the wall, a green plant, a vintage wooden chest used as a table with books and a lamp on top, a cushioned armchair, and an ornate rug on a wooden floor.

A wall decorated with framed artwork and photographs, a small wall shelf with a ceramic decorative piece, and a desk lamp. A black mesh office chair is in front of the desk, and parts of a patterned cushion are visible at the bottom of the image.