Business Details
23 Years
experience
Modern Furniture & Interior Design in Asheville, NC
Founded in 2003, Dwellings has established itself as a premier destination for modern home furnishings in Western North Carolina. With over two decades of expertise in furniture, merchandising, and design, we curate a unique blend of locally crafted and globally sourced products, including upholstery, art, lighting, and accessories. Our 10,000-square-foot showroom in historic Biltmore Village showcases transitional to modern styles, emphasizing clean lines, natural materials, and functional elegance. Our team specializes in custom upholstery solutions, offering hundreds of fabric options and configurations to suit individual lifestyles. We provide in-home interior design consultations and white-glove delivery services across Asheville and surrounding areas, ensuring seamless integration of our curated pieces into residential and commercial spaces.Our commitment to quality is reflected in hardwood frame construction, mortise-and-tenon joints, and partnerships with North Carolina-based manufacturers. Customer satisfaction remains our priority, as evidenced by our collaborative approach to transforming spaces into personalized sanctuaries. While our physical store will close due to recent community challenges, our dedication to serving clients through virtual consultations and custom orders continues.
Services
Furniture Sales
Interior Design
Custom Upholstery
White Glove Delivery
Rug & Decor
In-Home Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in modern furniture and interior design.
- Our collection features North Carolina-made upholstery with customizable options.
- We provide white-glove delivery and in-home design consultations locally.
- Our curated selection combines global artistry with functional, family-friendly designs.
- We offer to-scale drawings and measurements for precise space planning.
What people say
Inspiring selection
Impressive design team
Functional and sophisticated retreat
Taste and design savvy
Peace, beauty, and elegance
Services
Furniture Sales
We offer a curated selection of modern furniture including sofas, sectionals, dining sets, and bedroom collections. Our pieces combine clean lines with natural materials for functional elegance. Locally made upholstery options feature customizable configurations and hundreds of fabric choices, while global imports provide unique statement pieces for every room.
Interior Design
Our in-home design consultations provide tailored solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Designers offer furniture selection, fabric recommendations, and to-scale drawings to optimize layouts. The collaborative process considers clients' lifestyles, budgets, and aesthetic preferences to create cohesive, personalized environments that balance beauty with practicality.
Custom Upholstery
We specialize in made-to-order upholstery with North Carolina manufacturers. Clients choose from myriad sectional configurations and performance fabrics, including leather options. Our design associates assist with material selection, ensuring durability and style compatibility. Fabric swatches allow customers to test choices in their actual living environments before final ordering.
White Glove Delivery
Our professional delivery team provides careful placement of new furniture in desired rooms, with complete packaging removal. Deliveries occur within a 2-3 hour window, with advance arrival notifications. While we cannot relocate existing furniture, our service ensures damage-free transport and precise positioning of custom-ordered pieces in Asheville and surrounding areas.
Rug & Decor
Our collection includes statement rugs, modern art, lighting fixtures, and decorative accessories. The ever-changing inventory features giclee prints, textile art, and curated decor items. These finishing touches help personalize spaces, with expert guidance available for selecting complementary pieces that enhance overall room aesthetics and functionality.
People
Chris McMillan
Founder
With over two decades of experience, Chris established Dwellings in 2003, transforming it into a multi-faceted store serving Western North Carolina. His leadership emphasized community connection and quality craftsmanship before closing operations following Hurricane Helene's impact.
Questions
What services does Dwellings offer?
We provide furniture sales, interior design consultations, custom upholstery, white-glove delivery, and curated home decor items for Asheville residents and surrounding areas.
Can I customize furniture pieces?
Yes, our upholstery collection offers customizable configurations, hundreds of fabric options, and performance material choices for sofas, sectionals, chairs, and beds.
Do you deliver outside Asheville?
White-glove delivery is available within Asheville and immediate surrounding areas. Customers outside this region may opt for in-store consultations and self-arranged transport.
How does the design consultation process work?
Our one-time site visit includes space measurements, photo documentation, and to-scale drawings. Designers provide furniture recommendations and material selections tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
What makes your furniture unique?
We combine North Carolina craftsmanship with global artistry, featuring hardwood construction, mortise-and-tenon joints, and curated pieces that balance modern aesthetics with family-friendly functionality.
