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Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Jim Fox used wood, glass and stone to build the monumental residence in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The living room sits adjacent to the main entry, where a glazed wall brings in ample natural light. Original stonework separates the space with the dining area set just steps away.

The kitchen offers another luminous area, complete with a large island and new appliances.

After: Double showerheads were a must-have, as was a large soaking tub. The vermillion wall sconces from RBW playfully contrast the neutral color scheme.

After: The new bathroom is straight out of Laura's Pinterest dreams, with stacked white ceramic tile (from Zia) and matte black fixtures (from AF Supply). She plans to add more plants to make the space even more serene.

The back garden easement was originally a cartway for coal deliveries. “The cobblestones add a timeless element,” says Maureen.

In this room, the designers discovered a sloped roof and dormer window hidden behind the ceiling, so they opened up the space completely.

Connected to the private dining room is a small bar, which used to be part of the public bathrooms on the ground floor. William Morris wallpaper and a brass faucet from Signature Hardware create contrast against the moody paint. The wall sconce is by In Common With.

The open-tread staircase descends to the large primary suite awaiting on the lower level.