About
YOUR all-in-one resource
Helping you discover, curate, and dwell in spaces that feel like home—from the ground up.
WHAT WE'RE HERE FOR
Your modern guide rooted in the belief that well-being begins where you live.
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, we’re a one-stop destination for inspired living—offering beautifully crafted homes for rent and for sale, a thoughtfully curated real estate service, and a lifestyle journal that ties it all together. Our spaces are shaped by beauty, function, and a deep reverence for nature, designed to support not just how you live — but how you feel.
Whether you’re searching for your next home, dreaming up your own, or simply looking for inspiration, Abode invites you into a world where design, wellness, and meaningful living converge.
GET TO KNOW US

KELLY KING
FOUNDER & DESIGNER
Founder, designer, and lifelong curator of spaces, Kelly King has been attuned to the unseen energies of home and place since childhood.
Formally trained as an artist and deeply rooted in the disciplines of commercial construction, real estate investment, psychology, and wellness, she brings a rare synthesis of intuition and expertise to Abode.
Through her leadership, Abode offers more than homes — it offers a way of living, thoughtfully shaped from the inside out.

RYAN MCCULLOUGH
REAL ESTATE BROKER
With over 10 years of experience, Ryan McCullough is a distinguished real estate professional with a wealth of knowledge in investment and construction.
Rooted in Asheville (and a WNC native), his refined approach is defined by integrity, thoughtful guidance, and a dedication to cultivating lasting client relationships. Devoted father and lifelong athlete, Ryan leads with grit, humility, and a deep respect for home.
TRANSFORMING SPACE. CULTIVATING SELF.
Our Compass
THE JOURNEY SO FAR
A Timeline of Becoming

Laying the Foundation

Real Estate Roots

The Inspiration for Abode

Abode Takes Shape

Expanding the Vision

Embracing Evolution

A Unified Vision for Living Well
