Gem Design Pictures From DIY Network Ultimate Retreat 2018

DIY Network Ultimate Retreat 2018 is nestled in the North Carolina mountains, an area known for its gemstone mining history. The home’s design echoes this history in every choice, down to the smallest details.

By: Jessica Lowry Vizzutti

Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

Photo By: David A. Land

Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

Photo By: David A. Land

Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

Photo By: David A. Land

Photo By: David A. Land

Photo By: David A. Land

Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

Photo By: Robert Peterson, Rustic White Photography

Photo By: David A. Land

Classically Framed

The area’s gem mine culture infuses the design of this home down to the smallest detail, including these custom framed gemstone guides. The mix and match of textures and sparkle add texture and interest to this corner of the home.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Geometric Details

Combining a geometric planter in glass and brass with an agate slice side table adds gem-inspired shine to the great room of DIY Network Ultimate Retreat 2018.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Modern Elements

Combining geometric designed tile with modern white and brass planters brings subtle shine and life to this corner. Mixing gemstone inspired designs with geometric elements keeps the area’s history alive throughout the space.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Angled Accents

Gem-style brass hardware is found throughout the kitchen adding subtle shine and a nod to the area’s mining history.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Simply Sparkling

The soft feel of the landscape is a beautiful contrast to the simple lines of the metallic accented planters on this side table buffet. The clean-cut lines of the table lamp feel fresh in modern in bright white and still echoes the gemstone theme in it’s geometric and angular design.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Naturally Inspired

A mixture of nature-inspired books accents mix with a glass and metal box showcasing rocks and gems. Mixing natural details with items that reference the area’s history and heritage are a wonderful way to subtly weave a sense of place into every space.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Brilliant Botanicals

A gallery style wall of botanical prints featuring birds and botanicals adds a softer, natural contrast to the geometric and gem-inspired details. A subtle glass terrarium with brass detailing continues the geometric theme without overpowering the featured wall of artwork.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Faceted Feature

Modern pottery in black, blue and white echoes the color palette found throughout the great room while also incorporating gem-inspired details adds an artistic moment above the fireplace.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Timeless Treasure

An antique printer’s drawer is repurposed to display area gemstones in this cozy nook. Metallic accents on the shelving adds sparkle and brings this workspace out of the everyday with modern and industrial style.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Clean and Simple

Classic-styled doors combine with angular-cut hardware for a clean and simple interpretation of the gemstone theme.

From: Elizabeth Demos

Bygone Beauty

The regional history surrounding DIY Network Ultimate Retreat 2018 is highlighted in this custom, vintage inspired sign found in the entry of the home.

From: Elizabeth Demos

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