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Ambiance Interiors is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5

What services does Ambiance Interiors provide?

Ambiance Interiors provides the following services: Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color Consulting, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Living Room Design, Space Planning, Cabinetry Design, Material & Finish Selections, Moulding & Fireplace Design, Fixture & appliance selection for Baths & Kitchens, Tile Selections & Designs, Paint Colors for Interior & Exterior, Window Treatment Design

Where does Ambiance Interiors provide services?

Ambiance Interiors provides services in the following areas: Alexander, Arden, Asheville, Avery Creek, Bent Creek, Biltmore Forest, Candler, Enka, Leicester, Royal Pines, Skyland, Weaverville, Woodfin, Fletcher, Hoopers Creek

Kathryn Long

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Meet our team! Kathryn S. Long, ASID: Kathryn has an early memory of her home burning to the ground on Christmas Day, in 1953. The four-year-old girl was held by a fireman that day, and she remembers the family salvaged a set of building blocks for her to play with. From that she progressed to drawing house plans on church bulletins. It seemed natural to major in interior design at East Carolina. After education, travel abroad, and work in New York, she returned to Asheville to set up shop in the back corner of Sluder Furniture Company, a fixture of downtown Asheville since 1905, which her parents had bought in 1964. Ray and Sarah Long encouraged their daughter to open her own shop, Ambiance Interiors, in 1977. B.F.A., East Carolina University, Interior Design • M.A., University of Georgia, Art History • NCIDQ • Winner of 11 awards for Design Excellence from Carolinas Chapter, ASID • Winner of 2006 Dora Gray Designer of Distinction Award from CCASID

22 Projects

Inspiration for a craftsman bathroom remodel in Other

Mountain Dream Home at Fontana Lake

Example of a mountain style two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Other

Simply Serene at Mountain Air

Burnsville, NC

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Business Name

Kathryn Long

Phone Number

(828) 230-7446

Website

ambianceasheville.com

Address

817 Quill Gordon Court
Biltmore Lake, NC 28715

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Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Living Room Design

Bedroom Design

Color Consulting

Space Planning

Custom Cabinets

Custom Built-ins

Cabinetry Design

Fixture & appliance selection for Baths & Kitchens

Material & Finish Selections

Moulding & Fireplace Design

Paint Colors for Interior & Exterior

Tile Selections & Designs

Window Treatment Design

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Areas Served

Asheville

Arden

Fletcher

Woodfin

Royal Pines

Weaverville

Avery Creek

Biltmore Forest

Hoopers Creek

Bent Creek

Alexander

Candler

Enka

Leicester

Skyland

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32 Reviews for Kathryn Long

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Ginny Plaisted

Kathryn from Ambiance helped me make our great room much mor3e user friendly. The contractors she recommended were organized, on time, and talented. I really miss the time Kathryn and I spent together doing this project.

March 9, 2019

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Ginny-Thanks for those kind words. I think we made a great team. You were the best kind of client who "kept up her end" to ensure that things kept moving. After all, we needed: an electrician, a tile setter, a custom cabinet builder, an AV guy, and a painter. Then we needed all the products, plus some new furnishings and lighting.

Stay in touch! Thanks, Kathryn

STELLA TAYLOR

No job too small! Kathryn Long assisted me with basic projects as I moved into my new-to-me home. My home did not need a complete remodel. Before I moved in, she consulted on site about furniture placement and paint color selection for each room. Her expertise in both areas helped make these decisions quick and easy. Her suggestions about paint were exactly right! After my move in, she worked with me to refine furniture placement, providing many ideas about one difficult room. She also provided useful referrals for a variety of local resources. These few hours of her time were immensely helpful!

November 9, 2018

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Thanks, Stella. It was a pleasure to help with yur move from California! Welcome to WNC. Best, Kathryn

Dershie McDevitt

I don’t just do projects with Linda Constable though she carried me on her back through a complete house renovation. What I do is try and think of reasons to see or use her gifts. ( my husband’s law office, my daughter’s new chair cover, which of my deceased mother’s treasures would work in my house, best colors for exterior of a rental house we own). You get the picture? She is immensely talented, humble and a joy to know.

March 21, 2018

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Thank you, Dershie. I completely agree about how varied Linda Constable's talents are. You are also a joy to know! Best, Kathryn

Dream Closets Asheville

I've been a colleague of Ambiance Interiors for over a decade. I am continually impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, fun, positive attitude, and the total care they give their clients. If I could use only two descriptive words for Ambiance Interiors: CLASS and COMFORT are the ones that come to mind. What a great combination!

January 7, 2018Last modified:January 7, 2018

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Dear Barb, Thanks for you comments. All of the designers here at Ambiance love to recommend your services, I appreciate your passion for closet design, and so do our clients.
...looking forward to more transformations together. Kathryn

Julie Gros

Kathryn proved to be a crucial player in helping us design the renovation and revive the decor in our 100 year old home. Adding a fresh welcoming look while respecting the architecture and spirit of the house was a daunting challenge that she met with grace and energy. We truly love the results and continue to receive compliments on the one-of-a-kind environment we have created.

December 8, 2017

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Dear Julie, Thanks! Since I have always loved the historic house you and Francois so lovingly renovated, I was thrilled to get the call to help you! What a great transformation.
Al the best, Kathryn

Elaine Andersen

Kathryn and Melissa were very easy to work with. They were very professional, always kept us informed on the order in which decisions needed to be made. We love the colors Kathryn helped us choose and are very happy with the sofas and the rug she helped us purchase. Ours was not a large project but we were treated with the same importance as if it was. We would highly recommend Ambiance Interiors!

November 15, 2017

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Dear Elaine, Experiencing the transformation of your home by updating the lighting, changing wall colors, and creating a new kitchen was very rewarding! You and your husband were ideal clients in that you always kept up your end of the project. Your great room is so inviting, with the new furnishings and rug.
Thanks for the opportunity to have worked together. Best, Kathryn

User

My husband and I were looking to redecorate our guest room. As we have worked with Kathryn in the past, we contacted her and we pulled the project together very quickly and efficiently. The guest room turned out beautifully; our guests truly feel as though they are at a romantic B&B retreat in the mountains. Thanks so much.

November 7, 2017Last modified:June 3, 2022

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Dear Robin, Yes, your guest room is certainly a unique retreat. I really enjoy working with you and Tony, because you both have such a good vision. This was true throughout other phases of our working together. Your artwork collection is also an inspiration! Thank you, Kathryn

BlackBird Frame & Art

On all the many occasions we have worked with the designers at Ambiance, they have consistently exemplified the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. As owners of BlackBird Frame & Art, we have witnessed their excellent rapport with clients, showing the utmost respect for their wishes, needs and budgets while offering creative solutions. Always a pleasure to work with Ambiance!

October 31, 2017

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Thanks, John, It is always a please to bring clients to Blackbird Frame and Art! Your work has met or exceeded client expectations every time. Thank you. Kathryn

Gina Skelton

Linda Constable and Tessa Eaton from Ambiance Interiors are truly professional, productive, and enjoyable to work with. Linda and Tessa caught my vision from our first meeting and guided me in making design decisions in our new home and excelled in merging existing furnishings with new pieces. They say the devil is in the details, but not with this team! Every question and concern was answered and solved efficiently and expertly. Thanks, also, to Kathryn Long who began the journey with us during the blueprint ,choosing fixtures and casegoods phase. Due to Linda Constable and Tessa Eaton and Ambiance Interiors, our home is a lovely mountain haven that exceeded my dreams and expectations!

July 9, 2017Last modified:July 9, 2017

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Dear Gina, Thanks! Your home is truly a personal mountain retreat. Incorporating some things from your former home was strategic in the final results. Thanks for being a wonderfully open minded client. Best, Kathryn

Carl Giesenschlag

As a cabinetmaker, I have been involved with dozens of projects over the years. The projects that I have done with Ambiance Interiors have been made easier due to their ability to manage and coordinate all the various components those projects encompassed. They have the ability and creative force to insure a positive outcome and I highly recommend them. Working with them has always been a very positive experience.

December 25, 2016

Jeff and Sarah Carter

Kathryn and Tessa were wonderful designers as they took us on the whole journey of bringing an older home back to life. Kathryn is extremely organized and kept us on track, while allowing us time to make all of the decisions and put our own stamp on it. Her wealth of experience really shows, and she is especially gifted in helping select colors. Tessa helped make the children's rooms fun and individual, as well as the family room cozy and modern. We are very pleased!

December 21, 2016

User

We have had the privilege of working with Kathryn on two projects in the Asheville area. Kathryn's designs include a remarkable combination of aesthetic, comfort, and utility; her designs are unique and creative, while comfortable and inviting. And Kathryn and her staff are a pleasure to work with; we look forward to our next project with Ambiance Interiors!

November 30, 2016Last modified:June 3, 2024

Comment from Kathryn Long:

Yes, I definitely look forward to our next collaboration, Jane!

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Commented: trim swap with travertine?Thanks you for the compliment about the bathroom design. It was done several years ago. The use of a vintage type tile made the design timeless. I wish I could help you with your question, but it is t...

December 7, 2023

Commented: paint color on the ship lapThanks for noticing the paint on the ship-lap paneled walls at the this home at Lake Toxaway. Every wall was glazed by a decorative artist, so there is no one color. It's a combination of colors. If...

May 3, 2023

Commented: Ou peut-on trouver les moulures noires en céramique ?Dear Victorie, Although I read French, I can't write it well enough for a reply in French. So, in English: In the USA, it is pretty easy to find these black trim pieces. I am pretty sure these tile...

March 13, 2023

Commented: Love EverythingDear Julia, In response to your questions about the colors in the photo from the home at Mountain Air: ?the paneled walls are "V" groove, not ship-lap. there are ship-lap walls in other roo...

February 11, 2023

Commented: where can I find this dining table?The dining table in the photo is a furniture piece my clients have had for a very long time. This room was redesigned a few years ago. We changed the window treatments, draperies, and the overall ar...

October 10, 2022

Commented: DeckingThis is a stone terrace. Since the project was completed a few years ago, I no longer have a record of what kind of stone. The architects were Samsel Architects, Asheville, NC. They might be able to ...

March 17, 2022

Kathryn Long

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