Splurge by Robert Nicholas

The first time I walked into Splurge, I KNEW I had to add it to my ALWAYS VISIT list when in Asheville. Distinctive lighting and vintage furnishings might sum up the interior of the store, but it doesn’t even begin to describe the imagination and beauty that goes into the work within the walls. Splurge encloses some of, if not the, most impressive lighting fixtures I have ever seen. They [Robert Nicholas] do installations for restaurants across the country [breweries to hotels, restaurants to design shops], and one step into the shop will show you why. Splurge is also a host of the Asheville Flea for Y’all Sunday flea market, a truly spectacular market if you love vintage anything! The owner, Robert Nicholas, is always close at hand when the shop is open, and is very personable. He said to «follow him on instagram» because they upload all their inventory to @splurgedesign. Splurge is definitely one of my favorite stops in the Arts District, just stop by and you’ll see why!

Wow! Love this place! Lots of fun, beautiful pieces everywhere you look. Antiques, lighting, art, jewelry, local color and whatizzits. I spent quite awhile taking it all in and had a nice chat with Robert about his shop and some of the pieces. It was an entertaining stop on this tour of Asheville. I will be back. Highly recommended.