Charleston Home + Design Magazine - Winter 2015

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4 CH+D • Winter 2015 Coastal Premier Homes, LLC an independent franchise

Now OpenCome tour one of the finest model homes in the Carolinas,

the new Port Royale, on Daniel Island With the opening of our new Port Royale model on Daniel Island, you have an opportunity to experience the

elegance, craftsmanship and lasting value of an Arthur Rutenberg Home. Our model homes represent fine examplesof our award–winning Plan Collection of home designs, each of which can be customized to fit your lifestyle.

Port Royale Model Home Open Daily117 River Green Place • Charleston, South Carolina

Monday-Friday • 11:00am-6:00pm / Saturday • 10:00am-6:00pm / Sunday • 1:00pm-5:00pm

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CH+D • Winter 2015 5Coastal Premier Homes, LLC an independent franchise

Now OpenCome tour one of the finest model homes in the Carolinas,

the new Port Royale, on Daniel Island With the opening of our new Port Royale model on Daniel Island, you have an opportunity to experience the

elegance, craftsmanship and lasting value of an Arthur Rutenberg Home. Our model homes represent fine examplesof our award–winning Plan Collection of home designs, each of which can be customized to fit your lifestyle.

Port Royale Model Home Open Daily117 River Green Place • Charleston, South Carolina

Monday-Friday • 11:00am-6:00pm / Saturday • 10:00am-6:00pm / Sunday • 1:00pm-5:00pm

For more information call:Sharon Cassidy • 843-371-1432

Now building on Daniel Island, in Dunes West, and on customer owned property in the Greater Charleston area.

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In Every IssueEditor's NoteA Word From Our Family to Yours

Meet + GreetThe Inside Scoop about Charleston’s Newest Businesses

He Said / She SaidPractical and Passionate Opinions from Lowcountry Professionals

Editor's Finds of the SeasonTop Winter Picks from Lowcountry Shopping Spots

Hidden TreasureA Behind-the-Scenes Peek into Antiques and Their Unique Stories

HomeworkSee How Professionals Choose to Buildand Decorate Their Own Homes

Crafted in CharlestonHandmade Innovation Cultivated in the Lowcountry

Pro on the GoOn the Road with Experts of the Trade

GreenhouseEnvironmentally Friendly Alternatives for the Local Homeowner

H2OMEProducts and Services for the Lowcountry's Harsh Coastal Environment

Your Money's WorthExpert Analysis of Products and Services That Cost a Pretty Penny

Learning The LingoPicking Up the Jargon of Today’s Homebuilding Industry

Top FiveFive Simple Ways to Improve Your House

Ask the ExpertsExcerpts from Our Radio Show, “Talking about a Home”

Nature/NurtureLandscaping Inspiration for Your Oasis

Industry ProfilesDiscovering Who’s Who in Charleston’s Homebuilding Community

Project FilesIn-Depth Perspectives on Six Lowcountry Projects

Shop TalkA Peek into What’s Happening in Charleston’s Home and Design Industry

Out of Your HouseAn Overview of Charleston’s Events and Delicious New Eats

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Advertisement DirectoryReader Information Center

Daniel Island AceShelby Rogers welcomes CH+D to her family’s Daniel Island home and opens up about what it’s like to be a young tennis professional.

Details of a Designer KitchenWe’ve included 54 different dream kitchens from local industry professionals for your perusing pleasure.

Squeaky CleanThese remarkable laundry rooms make the business of being clean look like fun and efficiency rolled into one fine-looking package.

Classically ModernHomeowners Ted and Emily Cook invite CH+D into their Mt. Pleasant abode to share their remodeling experience and the fabulous results.

Backyard Makeover RevealSee the transformation at the downtown home of Paul and Chris Hitopoulos, winners of the third annual Backyard Makeover.

Home Show PreviewTake a look at the upcoming events scheduled for the Charleston Home + Design Show this January.

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New Home Charleston (NHC) has not independently tested any services or products advertised herein and has verified no claims made by its advertisers regarding those services or products. NHC makes no warranties or representations and assumes no liability for any claims regarding such services or products. Readers are advised to consult with the ad-vertiser and/or other home repair/renovation professionals regarding any such claims and regarding the suitability of an advertiser’s products. No reproduction of printed materials is permitted without the consent of the Publisher of Charleston Home + Design magazine. Copyright 2015 by New Home Charleston, Inc., all rights reserved.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Last fall, my husband and I decided that it was time to buy a house, and so our search began. Although I’ve been immersed in the home and design industry for

nearly five years, I had no idea what I actually wanted for our own place. Furthermore, I realized how little my husband—an average homebuyer who doesn’t write about spray-foam insu-lation and chandeliers on the regular—knew about the varying details of home construction and design.

As the CH+D team put this issue together, it became a source of inspiration for me. I discovered the importance and func-tionality of a well-designed laundry room; you can check out some of the staff favorites in our feature “Squeaky Clean.” I ogled the porches sprinkled throughout our Project Files section, and the interior design of Emily and Ted Cook’s Mt. Pleasant home in “Classically Modern” put even my Pinterest boards to shame. Furthermore, cover girl and WTA tennis pro Shelby Rogers’s bright red room in her family’s Daniel Island home encouraged me to be bold with my own color choices. I hope you find similar inspiration as you flip through each page of this issue. To bring my husband up to speed with my jargon—and to, hopefully, share a tiny bit of insight with those of you who may be brand new to the homebuilding process—Assistant Editor Erin Forbes and I turned “Details of a Designer Kitchen” into a learning platform, describing exactly what terms such as shaker-style cabinetry or down lights actually mean. And because pictures can’t always adequately showcase every detail, we invite you to the Charleston Home + Design Show this January to actually touch and feel a vast number of products, to meet with local professionals who are trustwor-thy and talented, and to glean even more ideas for the place you call home.

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Set in Stone

What is your most rare stone, and what is your best-

selling stone?

Ivan: Our best-selling slab is Santa Cecilia, mostly because it is a timeless, neutral-colored hue. We have a collection of exotic options, each of which could be labeled as the most unique. The exotic stones are extremely rare, ensuring that the slab the homeowner chooses will not be seen in other homes.

What experience can a homeowner expect to have

when working with East Coast Granite and Tile?

Ivan: Our homeowners go through a three-step process. First, a sales representative will visit the home and help the owners select the proper stone and design. Then, a templating crew visits the house to take precise measurements. Finally, within three to five business days, a crew of installers arrives at the home with the fabricated countertops to complete the project.

What advice would you give to homeowners seeking to

purchase natural-stone countertops?

Ivan: The best advice I would give is to choose a countertop that coor-dinates with the cabinetry, as both are expensive items in a kitchen design or remodel. Also, homeown-ers should shop around for the best value. We try to keep costs as low as possible for customers.

In 2007, two friends—Ivan K. and Ivan G.—decided to leave their California home and travel east, all the way to South Carolina. In the Palmetto State, they established East Coast Granite and Tile, a natural stone fabrication company that strives to provide high-end countertop materials at the lowest possible cost. They recently formed a new branch of the company in Charleston. CH+D met with Ivan G. to learn about the duo's expanding business.

The East Coast Granite and Tile Crew

MEET + GREET

For more information, call East Coast Granite and Tile at (843) 628-6318 or visit eastcoast-granite.com.


She Said:He Said:

He Said: Blinds are ideal for homeowners who want to maximize their views because once raised (either by a pull cord or automation), the treatment compresses into a small stack at the top of the window. As a bonus, this functionality also makes window cleaning an easy task.

He Said: I would choose valances for a room that doesn’t necessarily need a high level of privacy. They dress up an otherwise bare window, let plenty of light in, and do not block any beautiful views.

He Said: Roman shades allow home-owners to show off custom trim. They’re usually mounted inside the window and do not block any of the surrounding woodwork. In addition, the options are virtually boundless—shoppers can choose from almost any fabric on the market for a fully customized look.

She Said: I love plantation shutters; they are incredibly stylish here in the South. Because of their popularity, the addition of planta-tion shutters can actually increase the resale value of your house. They add an extra layer of insulation to your windows, too, keeping energy costs down.

She Said: Drapes provide privacy as well as aesthetic appeal to a room. They’re versatile; you could cover a very small portion of the window with side-hanging stationary panels or the entire window by installing full- traversing panels.

She Said: Although they don’t have quite the endless customization options as Roman shades, honeycombs have their own list of benefits, the most important of which is UV protection. Honeycomb shades block nearly 99-percent of the sun’s harmful rays that cause furniture to fade and melanoma to develop. The shades act as protectants for both you and your belongings.

For more information, call Advanced Window Fashions at (843) 881-8858 or visit 843beautifulwindows.com.

Larry and Nancy McCrae of Advanced Window Fashions

Blinds or Plantation Shutters?

Valances or Drapes?

Roman or Honeycomb

Shades?

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Larry and Nancy McCrae of Advanced Window Fashions go head to head about the numerous options for dressing Charleston’s windows.

The Ins and Outs of Choosing Appropriate Window Treatments


For more information, call Advanced Window Fashions at (843) 881-8858 or visit 843beautifulwindows.com.


In Charleston, it seems as though it’s never really too cold to stroll the beaches, bundle up for a sail through the harbor, or sip morning coffee listening to the water move through the marsh. Waterside inspiration is ubiquitous in Lowcountry home décor, and we just so happen to love the seafaring trend. Check out the selections—like decorative antique oars, whimsical whale art prints, and accent furniture in oceanic blue hues—combed from our shopping adventures around town.

Melted Seaglass on DriftwoodSteven Shell Living

(843) 216-3900stevenshell.com

Lobster Fabric in “Navy Slub”

Aiden Fabrics(843) 216-0008

aidenfabrics.com

Hand-Painted Shrimp Drinking Glasses

MW Hunter Custom Interiors(843) 556-4939

Vintage Artisan Yacht Model

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall(843) 795-9689

terraceoaksantiques.com


Concrete Poseidon Garden AccentPalmetto Moon Antiques

(843) 856-1881pmoonantiques.com

Sea Green Modern Barstool For the House: The Barstool Shop

(843) 881-7073thebarstoolshop.com

Christina Louise Hewson Original

Antiques Market(843) 849-8850

Pinup Girl FigurineCharleston Revisions

(843) 388-7880charlestonrevisions.com

Hand-Painted Whale Plaque

Next to New(843) 606-2715

nexttonewsc.com

Decorative OarDeGuise Interiors

(843) 971-1491deguiseinteriors.com

Metal Fish Wall ArtPalmetto Moon Antiques

(843) 856-1881pmoonantiques.com

FINDS OF THE SEASON

Multicolored Driftwood Coffee Table

Coralberry Cottage(843) 884-2225

coralberrycottage.com


Sea-Toned Chest of DrawersMy Rooms Furniture Gallery

(800) 338-8534myroomsfurnituregallery.com

Calligaris L’Eau Dining Chair

Danco Modern Furniture(843) 884-2256dancohome.com

Suzanne Wilkins Fine Art Original

Domain Interiors(843) 388-0328domainmtp.com

“Ayak” PendantsCharleston Lamp Company

(843) 763-9150charlestonlampcompany.com

Rustic Wooden Fish Key Hook

Hoardin’ Helen’s(843) 442-7800

Driftwood-and-Sand-Dollar Hanging Organization Station

Charleston Classic Consignment(843) 695-8452

charlestonclassicconsignment.com

Nautical Stripe Table Lamp

GDC Home(843) 571-5142gdchome.com

Shabby-Chic Beachside Tourist Sign

Main Street Antiques(843) 879-9529


Turret clocks systematically chiming, hourglasses passing granules of sand from one

vessel to another, sundials tracking rays streaming down to earth—invention indicates that early civilization was fascinated with the keeping of time. As years have passed, technology has progressed

to incorporate dials, minute hands, gears, and cranks, and many craftsmen have transformed clock building into an intricate art. Although today’s fast-paced society touts iPhone watches and digital timepieces, traditional antique clocks still lend an element of unsurpassed grace to any Lowcountry room.

HIDDEN TREASURE

1. Seth Thomas Marble Mantle ClockTerrace Oaks Antiques Mall(843) 795-9689 | terraceoaksantiques.com

2. Antique Grandfather ClockAntiques Market(843) 849-8850

3. Junghans Wall Clock Main Street Antiques(843) 879-9529

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Furniture ....Objets de vertu .... Accessories and so much more.www.stevenshellliving.com

642 Coleman Boulevard Mount Pleasant South Carolina 29464t: 843 216 3900Factory Store for: www.stevenshell.com

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has been providing Charleston with quality wood products for nearly 75 years. As part of the family that still runs the

business today, Thad Shuler (grandson of Mr. Herman) knows all there is to know about wood and what it takes to

fashion superior doors, long-lasting floors, weather-resistant porch railings, and more. He and his wife, Meredith,

generously invited CH+D into their home to showcase the beautiful craftsmanship of Southern Lumber.

For more information, call Southern Lumber and Millwork at (843) 744-6281 or visit southernlumbermillwork.com

Before entering the house, the exterior boasts a fashionable railing that speaks not only of practicality, but of elegance. The balusters are carved by Southern Lumber’s in-house experts out of Southern Yellow Pine, and the trim incorporates the white ac-cent of the rail. All of the exterior woodwork is from the Elite Treated line of products that are guaranteed to be great for outdoor use.

Made entirely of Sapele Mahogany, the custom front door was constructed in Southern Lumber’s workshop and packs a serious statement into its simplicity. Naturally rich in color and weather resistant, the door needed minimal staining or weather- proofing before it was installed. The art-ful star inlay is Teak and Sapele Mahogany surrounded by lighter Kumeru and Bird’s Eye Maple woods. The blend of different natural tones lends a three-dimensional effect and also draws the eye toward the elegant dark wood floors that fill the remainder of the house.

Crafted by hand, this hanging bed creates a splash of color and a hint of fun on the spa-cious screened-in back porch. Carved from sturdy Southern Yellow Pine and painted to accent the cushions, this swing provides hours upon hours of relaxation for the whole family.

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THE CRAFTSMEN:Owner JD Cooper with Artisans Zach Crews, Stephen Hansen, and Brett Dills of Lowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters.

THE CRAFT:JD and his guys create custom wood and metal shutters for local homes. CH+D fol-lowed the Lowcountry Hurricane Protection team through the process of crafting wooden raised-panel decorative shutters.

THE BACKSTORY: At 14, JD became a commercial fisherman in Charleston, cultivating his love of the surrounding waters and gaining a deep un-derstanding of his seaside environment. He established Lowcountry Hurricane Protection nearly 10 years ago after witnessing the damage wreaked upon coastal structures during hurricane season and seeing the homebuilding industry’s need for quality made-in-Charleston shutters.

THE PROCESS: Once an order has been placed, JD and the team mark a production date on the calen-dar to ensure timely delivery to the home. For wooden shutters, JD, Zach, Stephen, and Brett set up the sanders, saws, and shapers to cre-ate the separate pieces for each panel. They begin with Extira composite wood, which is a treated material that withstands the ele-ments. Using a table saw and chop saw, they cut the large sheets of Extira into smaller panels. Then, one of the guys places each piece into a shaper to create the signature grooves of a raised-panel shutter. The styles (which run horizontally) connect to the rails (which run vertically) with the panel (the flat recessed wood) sandwiched in the middle. The pieces all fit together precisely like a puzzle. To secure each element, JD and his team use screws and heavy-duty wood glue. The shutter panels are then sanded, primed, and painted. To com-plete the look, the team adds hardware, and JD, Zach, Stephen, or Brett truck the shutters away to the appropriate home.

For more information, call Lowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters at (843) 822-5519 or visit lowcountryshutters.com.

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PRO ON THE GO

7:00am Seth starts his work day by checking in at the office and making a detailed schedule of which jobs need to be inspected. He answers a few emails and maps out the most efficient route for the day. On any given day, Seth might have between six and twelve sites to visit.

10:35amAt the first jobsite in Mt. Pleasant, Seth takes samples of spray foam to make sure the two chemicals used—isocyanate and polyol resin—are mixing at the correct ratio (a one to one ratio creates the most effective spray-foam application). This job is in a more advanced stage, and things are going pretty smoothly. Seth makes sure that all the certified employees are wearing their special masks, which supply all who apply the foam with fresh air and offer protection from any potentially harmful chemicals.

11:50amSeth checks on the status of preparation at another project in the same neighborhood. He tours the house, making sure the interior roof and all the walls are marked correctly so that the spray foam will be applied in the most economical way. This marking also prevents dew points, which are holes in the spray foam where a wall or roof join together. Gaps in the spray foam can lead to more serious problems—like water leaks, air leaks, or mold—if not installed correctly. Seth labels any potential dew points and awkward angles and then communicates special instructions to the certified employees who apply the foam.

2:30pm In a different neighborhood, Seth oversees an employee for a few minutes to verify correct application. Normally, one man will use the applicator gun and another will monitor the consistency of the mix to make sure they don’t have to re-apply foam to any areas. This particular job is almost finished, so Seth checks the air seal (how well the spray foam prevents air from moving between the rooms) with the on-site technicians.

4:00pmAnother home is ready for final inspection, so Seth drives over to check it out. He examines the quality of both the open-cell and closed-cell foam. The former has more sound-dampening properties and keeps noise at a seriously low level, while closed-cell foam is harder and provides structural support to help walls and roofs survive a hurricane. Both options prevent the air inside a home from escaping, which keeps the indoor temperatures very accurate and slashes energy bills.

5:00pmSeth parts ways with the CH+D team and his employees, instructing two guys to begin the quick clean up process.

For more information, call Energy One America at (843) 388-6260, or visit energyoneamerica.com.

Seth Harris, Operations Manager for Energy One America, educated CH+D’s team as we spent the day with him, learning about the perks of spray-foam insulation and why proper installation is crucial to building and living smart.

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GREENHOUSE

More and more, tile companies are looking for ways to reuse post-consumer waste and conserve the environment by crushing

recycled glass, clay, and minerals into a new tile product. By using eco-friendly tile in your home, you’re not just saying, “I care about the environment.” You can also make a serious design statement. Recycled tile comes with all the perks of new tile as well. Most varieties are easy to clean and are allergy

friendly. They are also free of harsh chemicals, are fire resistant, come in a myriad of colors, and can be used in all the same ways as newly manufactured tile. Not to mention, it takes less energy to make recycled tile than it does to create new tile, leading to less environmental waste.

For more information, call Buckhannon Brothers at (843) 881-8911 or visit buckhannonbrothers.com.

In Charleston, outdoor living spaces are a necessity, and homeowners often find themselves looking for new avenues of comfort and originality. Nothing

completes a porch like a good swing, but when the market is bombarded with cookie-cutter options, making a decision may grow to be more frustrating than exciting—especially if you’re green minded. Using repurposed wood to handcraft a work of practical swing art conserves the environment by reusing raw materials and ends that hunt for a distinctive, long-lasting piece of outdoor living furniture.

For more information, call Aiden Fabrics at (843) 216-0008 or visit aidenfabrics.com.

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There are so many exterior paints, coatings, and sealants available

today that choosing one can be baffling. Experts agree, though, that

acrylic latex paint designed for exteriors, like Sherwin-Williams’s

Duration, is a top-quality choice. It has a thick, flexible layer to

prevent peeling or blistering in exposure to temperature changes.

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Details, Details, DetailsAccording to Susan, the most distinctive features of Hinkley fixtures are the decorative elements. Instead of aiming for traditional styles, the designers shoot for something out of the ordinary. She explains, “For example, instead of the more common chain-hung pendants, many options from Hinkley (the Monaco collection, in particular) offer stem-hung varieties, which add to the sleekness of the overall design. This simple change from the traditional provides a new level of functionality. Stem-hung fixtures are ideal for low ceilings, but homeowners can adjust the stems to fit multiple ceiling heights.” In addition to innovative, practical design elements, Hinkley strives to incorporate unusual finishes, such as etched opal details, sparkling crystal accents, and brushed caramel color tones.

Resale ValueAny lighting fixture update will add resale value to your home; a high-end lighting fixture update will create even more resale value. Many homeowners are no longer satisfied with run-of-the-mill fixtures, and when you’re showing your home to potential buyers, they’ll notice the particular facets that make your home stand out among the rest.

Standing Behind the NameWith so many companies failing to make long-lasting products, a good warranty is considered to be a necessity for shopping homeowners. The Hinkley owners are willing to stand behind their craftsmanship, offering a lifetime warranty on the electrical components of their interior fixtures.

For more information, call Charleston Lighting and Interiors at (843) 766-3055 or visit charlestonlightingandinteriors.com.

The team at Charleston Lighting and Interiors touts light-fixture company Hinkley as one of the best choices on the market. But what really makes a Hinkley sconce or chandelier better than a less expensive version found at a big box store? We sat down with Susan Barrineau, who is a Certified Lighting Consultant (CLC) with Charleston Lighting and Interiors, to discover just what makes the brand name worth the extra investment.

Taking a Look at the Cost of Hinkley Lighting

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LEARNING THE LINGO

Techy Terms [ˈte-kē] [ˈtərms]

for the New Homeowner

Home Automation [ˈhōm] [ˌȯ-tə-ˈmā-shən]

Home automation is the use of one or more computers to control basic home functions and features auto-matically and remotely. An automated home is some-times called a smart home, which enables occupants to control and program an array of home electronic devices by entering a single command. The home net-work encompasses communications, entertainment, security, and information systems.

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Category Wiring [ˈˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē] [ˈwī(-ə)r-iŋ]

There are many different types of category wires—Cat-5, Cat-5e, Cat-6, all the way up through Cat-10—that are used to run home technology. The big differences be-tween the types are speed and how much interference the wire will create. Cat-5e and Cat-6 wiring are most commonly used, and average homeowners know them as the ethernet cables that connect the computer to the internet network. Category wiring is simply a systems of wires that transfer information from point A to point B.

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X-10[ˈeks] [ˈten]

X-10 was one of the first home-automation solutions targeted for the do-it-yourself market. Its value points were low cost, plug-and-play set up, and a host of products ranging from light switches and security devices to network extenders. It really began the home-automation trend. Today, the X-10 technology has been largely replaced by true wireless solutions, like ZigBee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, which will soon evolve into more than just a way to connect your phone to a speaker or headset.

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Z-Wave[ˈzē] [ˈwāv]

Z-wave is a form of wireless communication that works with multiple types of devices. It’s considered to be an open system, which means that it is compatible with numerous brands and manufacturers. It can be used to coordinate the operation of light switches, thermostats, garage-door openers, door locks, water shut-off valves, and security systems. Most often Z-wave communication is controlled via a smartphone, computer, or tablet.

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Macros[ˈma-krōs]

In audio-visual technology, experts write macros, which is a line of programming that can be initiated by a single event to affect multiple events. Making the lights dim, the blinds close, the television turn on, the Blu-Ray play, and the stereo receiver activate when you press a single “Play Movie” button on a remote-control device demonstrates macros.

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Now in our seventh year, Talking About a Home, a home show on the radio, airs every Saturday from 1pm to 2pm on 94.3 WSC-FM and online at 943wsc.com. You may also listen to archived radio

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ASK THE EXPERTS

What about spray foam makes it such an energy-

efficient choice for insulation?

“What makes it efficient is its ability to seal a space. Traditional building is based around a vented attic or vented crawlspace where the air is flowing in and out. Often, your conditioned air leaks out into the neighborhood, and that’s what makes your energy bills so high. Spray foam insulation will give you basically the same initial value that fiberglass will. Where the real benefit comes from is the air-sealing quality. The seal keeps all the conditioned air inside the house, which allows the HVAC unit to run less frequently. The bills will be lower immediately, so it’s something that really pays for itself starting the day after we install it.”

What are some of the signs that let homeowners know

it’s time to replace their garage door?

“The big one is when the door starts malfunctioning or falling apart; then, it’s definitely time to replace. But an earlier sign is when the door is really loud—when you open it and it makes more noise than normal. They’re a lot like people in that respect. When we get up in the morning, we start creaking and groaning as we get older, and so do garage doors. A tune-up will help prolong the life of the door, though. We’ll care for the joints of the door, the motor, the track, the bolts, and anything else that needs attention. And when it comes time to replace the door, we can take care of that, too.”

What are the advantages of structured wiring and

should it be installed during the building

process?

“Absolutely. If you’re remodeling or building a home and it’s not neces-sarily in the budget, find it. Think about what you want your end re-sult to be and what you would want your dream house to be like. Think of every possibility of what you might like to have in your home. Get the structured wiring done by a professional, and from there, we can do just about anything you may want down the road. The technol-ogy we provide is meant to make your life more enjoyable, simple, and safe. Adding structured wir-ing makes the process completely painless.”


NATURE/NURTURETips and tricks for enhancing outdoor enjoyment

Magnificent Milieu

For more information about this project, call REMARK at (843) 746-9573 or visit remarkstudiollc.com.

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Distinguished FloraTall grasses add a simple, yet colorful separation between the pool area and raised patio.

Subtle Luxury Walkways of modest, naturally stained and sealed wood make their statement while permitting the greenery to shine as well.

Pagoda PanacheA stone sculpture brings extra sophistication to this statement garden.


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Pebbles GaloreMexican Beach Pebbles not only draw attention to an often over-looked spot, but also bring stability to a young tree or bush.

Harmonious HardscapeCombining brick and polished stone makes for an elegant patio.

Lemon TreeFruit trees aren’t just for farmers, and adding a splash of color isn’t merely a flower’s job.

For more information about this project, call DIG Landscape at (843) 327-4372 or visit diglandscape.net.

Earthy DrivewaySpreading earth-toned pebbles as a driveway complements the surrounding green plants.

Solid Entrance Simple brick columns provide a stately appearance to the entrance of this home.

Shapely ShrubberyColorful flowers and thick greenery encircle a raised brick terrace forextra emphasis on the view.

For more information about this project, call Charleston Landscape at (843)296-7592 or visit charlestonlandscape.com


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Diverse ResemblanceBlend variegated Hostas and assorted Fern species against a dark soil background for a peaceful refuge.

Abstract PathwayUsing non-symmetrical stone creates an air of effortless, indigenous beauty.

Cool EscapeSturdy trees around a simple space only lack one thing— a hammock.

Gentle CurrentsWater features calm stress and provide a soothing melody for any outdoor space.

Shapes and SizesPairing wide-leafed plants with a thin needle bed helps the plants grow and the colors pop.

Gold AccentsSmall sparkling accent lights brighten the garden during the night and blend subtly during the day.

For more information about the water feature call HLG Growers at (843) 901-4862 or visit hlggrowers.com. To learn more about the plant life, call Stack's Nursery at (843) 832-4769 or visit stacksnursery.com.

For more information about this project, call Hardy Services Group at (843) 881-3344 or visit hardyservicesgroupllc.com.


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What are the unique features of this project?

Matt: The location was one of the most unique aspects of this project. Located literally 55 feet from the edge of the Wadmalaw Sound and on several hundred acres of undisturbed land, it was a fun place to go every day. Also, the project was basically a complete rebuilding of the original home, which had small living spaces that did not take advantage of the spectacular views. One of the major components was enlarging the square footage on the second floor, opening up the flow of the house, and orienting everything on both floors to capture the amazing water vistas.

Which part of this home’s construction and design are you most proud of ?

Tim: What is most exciting about this project is that it is for repeat clients. After they renovated the plantation home on this land, we were fortunate enough to be involved in building this new home on the property. As a builder, serving a client multiple times is very satisfying.

What originally drew you to this profession, Matt?

Matt: Construction has been a part of the Gochnauer home for four generations. We are blessed to have a strong, close-knit family; I’ve been able to learn from everyone, follow in the same steps, and be a part of passing down a craft from one person to the next.

For more information, call Gochnauer Construction at (843) 297-8483 or visit gochnauerconstruction.com.

Builders: Tim and Matt GochnauerCompany: Gochnauer ConstructionCredentials: Tim has been in the custom-home construction industry in Charleston since the ’80s; his son, Matt, has a bachelor of science degree in structural engineering from The Citadel and has been working in the industry for eight years. Combining their experience and expertise, the two began Gochnauer Construction nearly four years ago.

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INDUSTRY PROFILES

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What is your background in architecture?

In 1984, I graduated from Trident Technical College with an associate’s degree in architectural design. From there, I completed a bachelor of science degree at Southern Illinois University in 2000. Although I began working in architecture in 1981, I didn’t become fully licensed until 1995. I am a member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Net-work), and NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects).

What makes this project one-of-a-kind?

I really like the front and rear exterior features of the house; they work together to integrate the structure with the natural surroundings. On the inside, the main office on the second floor is really spectacular. On a clear night, you can see the Cooper River Bridge from that room; that’s a 14-mile view! The house was constructed for the homeowners’ tastes. They are raising a family and wanted plenty space to grow, so that’s what we aimed for. I definitely think we hit the target.

What kinds of challenges did you face with this project, and how did you overcome them?

In the design process, I had to be careful with the flood zones and with the way the river, at high tide, could encroach onto the rear of the lot. To combat that rising tide, I shifted the house lower into the front berm, while keeping the slab high at the rear. This allowed us to not raise the house so far off the ground and avoid potential flooding.

For more information, call Hudson Designs at (843) 768-0662 or visit hdiarchitect.com.

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Architect: Charles L. Hudson, Jr. AIA, NOMACompany: Hudson DesignsCredentials: Charles Hudson, Jr. has been working in the field of architecture for over 30 years and has earned degrees from Trident Technical College and Southern Illinois University.

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What drew you to the profession of interior design?

I fell in love with fine art in high school, and I knew I wanted to pursue a creative field. When I was a child, my father was a pilot in the Air Force, and we moved frequently. I enjoyed arranging my space differently when we moved into a new house. That's where the interior-design part came in.

What was the goal in the design of this project?

The homeowners wanted to achieve a spacious look in a modestly sized house. Furthermore, we wanted to enhance the enjoyment of the amazing view offered by Bulls Bay and the beautiful oak trees surrounding the property, which was once the site of a waterway plantation destroyed by Hurricane Hugo.

What aspects of the project stand out when compared to other homes around the Lowcountry?

The lot was long and narrow, so we were limited in the width of the house. We capitalized on every inch. The screened porch was enclosed to allow the use of the space year-round, and it's been one of the best things the clients ever did. In the foyer, we incorporated some artistic ironwork designed by Ole Charleston Forge for a Lowcountry feel. The color scheme was developed from the natural palette of the locale—the marsh grass, pluff mud, water, and surrounding plant life. We chose earthy neutral colors with hints of grays, aquas, greens, and corals.

For more information, call Nicole Norris Design Studio at (843) 819-4909 or visit nicolenorrisdesign.com.

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Designer: Nicole Norris, ASIDCompany: Nicole Norris Design StudioCredentials: After earning her bachelor’s degree in interior design from Florida State, Nicole Norris took the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Exam and began working in wholesale. In 1996, she started Nicole Norris Design Studio, and just this year, she expanded to Mt. Pleasant, opening a branch on Mathis Ferry Road.

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Lowcountry LookHomeowners seeking a traditional Lowcountry architectural style in their first fully custom home get just that—along with a tasteful dose of eclectic charm.


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Resting on a slice of Seabrook Island marsh-front property lies a striking custom home exuding Southern style. In fact, that’s exactly

what the two homeowners were aiming for with their project. One of the owners explains, “We wanted to embrace the Lowcountry. We love everything about it. We admire Charleston, and Beaufort, and Sullivan’s Island, and Rockville, so we tried to incorporate classic

Lowcountry architectural designs.” To accomplish this task, the couple hired a homebuilding team including architect Michael Karamus, interior designer Shannon Bogan, and builders Tom and Tommy Martin of Tom Martin and Son. Because the homeowners knew precisely how they wished the exterior to look, they worked with Michael


(above) Because the homeowners love to entertain and because they have a spectacular view, they incorporated a sprawling porch that takes advantage of these two facets. (facing page, clockwise from top left) The kitchen demonstrates the craftsmanship of Tom and Tommy at Tom Martin and Son and Dale and Chris at Hostetler Custom Cabinetry, who worked together to bring this space to life. Bright yellow wallpaper makes the powder room really pop. Art by local artist Olessia Maximenko sits atop the fireplace.

Tom and Tommy Martin of Tom Martin and Son

to develop the living space to match the footprint and style of the exte-rior, essentially working outside in. Then, they added chic interior fea-tures with the help of Shannon. They chose a Sherwin-Williams paint called “Sea Salt” to drive the over-all coastal design. Elements such as an expertly crafted brick archway in the kitchen (reminiscent of those in antebellum Charleston homes), reclaimed hardwood floors, crisp-white cabinetry by Hostetler Custom Cabinetry, stately crown moulding, and local fine art by Holy City art-ist Olessia Maximenko complete the

Lowcountry ambiance of the home. The house isn’t completely designed around a coastal-Charleston theme, however. The homeowners and Shannon incorporated an appropriate

amount of bright colors and fun textures to enliven the space. The powder room boasts a cheery, sophis- ticated yellow color scheme, a subtle leopard-print carpet lines the main stairwell, and the laundry room nods to a retro era with its teal cabinetry and black-and-white tile flooring. Through the building and design pro-cess, it was the sole responsibility of Tom Martin and Son to make the end result match the customers’ vision. When the homeowners received their plans, they were lovely. However, they did decide to implement some small

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changes along the way to reach the end result. Because Tom and Tommy made a point of being on the jobsite each day, they were able to make tweaks to the design and layout as the build-ing progressed. “I think it’s critical,” Tom adds, “to have contact with the homeowner regularly and to have the builder on-site. Any issues that arose, we could address and fix imme-diately. Also, instead of hiring many subcontractors, we do a majority of the work in-house. We completed the footers, framing, siding, trim, and closets. Having control of these as-

pects of the design helps us to avoid communication or quality issues that sometimes arise with subcontrac-tors. Tommy or I was at the house everyday working with our crew to make sure everything went smoothly.” The finished home—complete with its Lowcountry charm—now serves as a peaceful respite for the homeowners and a welcomed getaway for their oft-visiting children and grandchildren. v For more information, call Tom Martin and Son at (843) 559-3823 or visit tommartinandson.com.

(top left) The office, with its subtly colorful cabinetry, provides a peaceful yet joyous space in which to work, while the master bedroom (bottom left), with its tall windows, capitalizes on the views of the marsh. (above right) The homeowners chose to incorporate brick accents to tie in a little Charleston charm.

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Location: Seabrook Island

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An East Cooper homeowner (with the help of her husband and a skilled architect-builder team) gives her Sowell Street home its third remodel since construction.

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“Interestingly enough, I did two big renovations at this house before Joan

[Kranin] bought it. Her renovation was my third,” reveals local archi-tect Darryl Cobb of Cobb Archi-tects. Joan and her husband, both native New Englanders, decided to buy their I’On home only 15 min-utes after first laying eyes on it; as an interior designer, Joan could see the vast potential of the house. A large-scale remodel was neces-sary to bring out that potential and to enhance the beauty and functionality of the structure. So Joan, already chock-full of ideas for the space, took her requests to Darryl (whom she found via a set of architectural plans from a previous remodel) and Tommy Priester of Priester’s Custom Contracting. Working from the plans that Darryl and Joan cre-

ated, Tommy sought to bring the project to life. Tommy altered nearly every room in some way. He removed every-thing from the kitchen to facilitate a complete redesign; he joined two rooms to create a master suite; and he added a laundry room, a wetbar area, and a workout room to pro-vide max-imum use of every inch in the house. Inches were actually incredibly important in this project. Tommy explains, “We would try to find three inches here or four there. Any place we could utilize, we made functional.” Joan had specific fore-sight about where she wanted to place each piece of furniture and hang all of her Canton China plates, so every available inch was neces-sary to accommodate her plans. Once all of Tommy’s construction dust settled, Joan’s work really be-

(left) The original brickwork from the first design of the home remains intact and leads to a sitting room and informal dining space. (above) The living room features a French-style color palette and antique books as décor. (below) Homeowner Joan Kranin, an interior designer, planned every inch of the house—including where she would place each piece of furniture—before the remodel began.

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gan—incorporating colorful paint, accessorizing with antique books, and appropriately furnish-ing every room. Joan describes, “I improved on the look of things, toned things down, and made the house more soft and serene. I used a French color palette; it now has a lot of whites, and grays, and blues that feel comfortable.” The new well appointed home is set to be the couple’s beloved abode as the two venture into retirement and look forward to many years of family gatherings, festive holidays, and sleepy Saturdays. v For more information, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

(above left) Around the corner from the kitchen lies a separate bar for mixing up a nightcap. (top right) The Kranins’ guest bedroom presents a nautical theme that ties into an adjoining TV room. (bottom right) Tommy Priester and Darryl Cobb expanded and reworked this brick-floored room to nearly double its size.

(above) Tommy Priester of Priester's Custom Contracting

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Company: Priester's Custom Contracting Project Type: RemodelLocation: Mt. Pleasant

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For months, Daniel Islanders have been watching the con-struction process move along

at 117 River Green Place. Unlike most new homes on the block, though, a walk-through inside doesn’t require a home-tour ticket or the presentation of freshly baked bread packaged with

the hopes of sneaking a peek of the new neighbors’ style. Built by Chuck Lattif of Coastal Premier Homes (an independently owned franchise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes), this model home provides inspiration for those seeking to build who wres-tle with the age-old question: What

will this actually look like when my project is complete? Here, shoppers can gain a deeper understanding of finishes and design details—three dimensionally, not on paper, and not in a photograph. As visitors walk through the front door,

A Daniel Island model home may just be the ideal starting point for a stunning new-construction project.

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they are greeted by a chic barn door leading to an appropriately masculine office (on the right) and a stylized dining room (on the left). Progressing forward, onlookers can feel the spacious-ness of the open floor plan, touch the installed granite counter-

tops, and note the convenience of a bar area separated from the kitchen (equipped with a taste-ful wine room). Additionally, a master bedroom opens up into a high-end bathroom with a free-standing tub and walk-through shower. Upstairs, a family room

(above left) The open floor plan of this Arthur Rutenberg model home showcases coffered ceilings, exposed trusses in the kitchen, a bar area, and an expertly styled living room. (top right) The front exterior of the home is ultimately coastal and inviting. (bottom right) The master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed sitting atop a bold rug and hardwood floors. (below right) Chuck Lattif of Arthur Rutenberg Homes


and children’s spaces lend even more inspiration to the touring guest. After one has had the opportunity to see a finished product (and has de-cided that building a home is the best choice), Chuck Lattif or Sales Consul-tant Sharon Cassidy is on hand to walk interested parties through the entire building process. Because Coastal Premier Homes works as a fran-chise of Arthur Rutenberg Homes, the benefits for potential home-owners are numerous. They receive the experience of working with a local builder in addition to the quick turnaround time available when work-ing with a larger custom-home building company with many employees. Chuck clarifies the process stating, “The model is just a place to start. We can design and build a custom home from scratch

on the homeowner’s own property. We also have several plans created specifi-cally for Charleston, and they’re all fully customizable inside and out. We have a team of designers in Charlotte—more than twelve of them—who do nothing but rapid floor-plan changes for us; we can have a custom revised floor plan to a client in less than 72 hours. Efficiency like that is important.” After the de-sign team develops a customized plan, Chuck works to create a list—normally nearly 15 pages—of every single item going into the house, giving an accurate picture of the budget. Then, construc-tion begins, and several months later, the ideas discovered at the model home surface in a new, customized creation. v For more information, call Arthur Rutenberg Homes at (843) 371-1432 or visit arthurrutenberghomes.com.

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(above) Nestled between two children’s rooms is this unique loft—a space that fosters creativity and learning. (facing page, clockwise from top left) A custom-made barn door seals off the cozy office to offer both style and privacy. The front porch features weather-resistant decking, comfy rocking chairs, and a stately front door. The master bathroom houses a walk-through shower, a custom vanity, and a freestanding tub.

Company: Arthur Rutenberg Homes Project Type: New Construction

Location: Daniel Island

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One man puts a powerful garage door between his Lowcountry home and the path of a storm to emerge victoriously.

Looking at the Lowcountry merely a few months af-ter the 25th anniversary

of Hurricane Hugo’s destruction of Charleston, it is amazing to see how everyday life has moved on from the category-4 decima-tion that took place. Until Hurri-cane Andrew (in 1992) and later Katrina (in 2005), Hugo was the strongest and most costly hur-ricane to hit the East Coast. In fact, the wind strength of Hugo (roughly 120 mph) was only a few miles per hour less than Katrina (125 mph). Unfortunately, Robert Gatch of All About Garage Doors, didn’t start providing wind-loaded ga-rage doors to the Lowcountry until fifteen years after Hugo. Now, though, he has ten years of master experience with the doors that he installs and main-tains, and he can’t sing their praises enough. “All of our doors are wind-loaded to 130 miles per hour,” he says, standing before a particularly elegant specimen of custom mahogany-stained wood door. “And we’ve been partner-ing with our vendor, CHI Over-head Doors, for four years so that we can pass along their superior quality to our customers.” When it comes to outlasting a hurricane, Robert is a structural expert. “Garage doors are the big-gest openings in a home, and they get the most use. If your garage door fails during a storm, then damaging—and even life-threat-ening—winds will change the pressure inside the home, which could blow out windows, other doors, and even the roof,” he ex-plains. For this safety reason, along with an extra long life and

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The custom mahogany- stained doors are designed to be both beautiful and extremely resilient.


less required maintenance, the tracks behind the door are strongly reinforced as well. Though hurricane season is the big-gest factor in choosing a garage door, it isn’t the only important one. All About Garage Doors offers a wide range of different designs—from classic Charleston carriage doors to custom wood-and-accented-steel finishes—for homeowners to choose from. “We

don’t just want our customers' homes to be protected, we also want to provide them with the aesthetic options that their style and taste requires,” adds Robert. “Hopefully we won’t see another hurricane for a very long time. But if we do, we’re in the business of protecting people.” v For more information, call All About Garage Doors at (843) 832-4304 or visit aagdcharleston.com.

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(above left) Window accents at the top of the door complement the simple elegance of the overall appearance. (bottom left) Steel bars (struts) are added to the already strongly fortified door to withstand hurricane-strength winds. (above right) Custom iron accents on the doors provide an historic Charleston look. (right) Robert Gatch of All About Garage Doors


Michael Vardell studied archi-tecture and ran a successful construction business in

Delaware; his wife, Mollie, paints fine art and in years past, upheld a career in interior design. When the time came for

the pair to develop the plans for a home on Daniel Island, they knew exactly what they wanted—even down to every detail of the coffered ceilings. Because they were still living in Dela-

ware during the time of construction, the Vardells needed a reliable builder in Charleston who could carry out their plans (developed in conjunction with Anita King of Ink Architecture) with precision and craftsmanship. Michael

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and Mollie came into contact with Roy Mahshie (via Anita), and they worked together to construct a custom golf-course-front home. Michael explains the vision for the project stating, “Our prime goal was to bring the inside out and the outside in to merge the house with its surroundings. Beyond that, we had tra-ditional homes in Virginia and Dela-

ware, and we wanted something a little more casual yet still elegant. That drove the design.” The Vardells relied on their years of past experience to choose the furnishings and finishes for the house to meet their goal of casual elegance. In Delaware, Michael and Mollie used each home that Michael built as a test for their own home, discovering which prod-

(above left) Working with Mahshie Custom Homes, Michael and Mollie Vardell used their building-industry talents to craft the perfect living space. (top right) The dining room comfortably seats eight to accommodate the couple’s visiting family members and friends. (bottom right) The master closet has ample room for storing clothes and preparing for the day. (left) Roy Mahshie of Mahshie Custom Homes with Homeowners Michael and Mollie Vardell


ucts possess both quality and aesthetic appeal. “There are a thousand different decisions to make, and it can be over-whelming for many people. We were fortunate enough to be knowledgeable about the products and elements going into the house,” explains Michael. Although Michael and Mollie thought that they had everything planned to per-fection, Roy was able to provide a few additional treats that the Vardells had yet to consider. Roy suggested not only a mahogany porch door and a travertine pool surround, but also sleek LED light-ing to line the kitchen cabinets and pan-try. “When Roy opened the pantry doors to surprise us with the lighting details,” recalls Mollie, “I thought, My goodness, this has to be some sort of a display case, not my pantry!” Roy’s goal, through-

out the whole project, was to take the Vardell’s detailed plans (which were many times sketched by Michael’s own hand) and create a high-quality product. Roy relays, “It’s both easy and intimi-dating when you have homeowners as knowledgeable as the Vardells. I knew what they wanted. I knew the quality they were expecting, and my team and I needed to deliver to their standards.” Upon moving in, the Vardells were more than pleased with the finished home, extolling Roy’s precision, particularly in the crown moulding details and the comfortable livability of the house. Right now, you could probably find Michael and Mollie having a drink on the porch or sitting in the cozy study re-searching their family’s lineage, which, they are slowly discovering, may have

early eighteenth-century ties to their new Lowcountry town of residence. v For more information, call Mahshie Custom Homes at (843) 200-8253 or visit mahshiecustomhomes.com.

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The Vardells’ home overlooks the expansive golf course on Daniel Island. (facing page, clockwise from top left) Art that Mollie created herself punctuates the walls. Every finish in the home had been tested in the past on various homes that Michael built, including the type of flooring and the shape of the crown moulding. Travertine decking surrounds the pool and adjacent hot tub.

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When homeowners Bill and Daphne Howard decided it was time to move closer to

their children and grandchildren, they began their search the way most people do—by previewing structures that have already been built. What they found was a

bit disappointing. “We were downsizing, but when we looked at many of the homes with less square footage than our last house, the builders tended to put the same number of rooms in it. But with less space, you just had very small rooms. We still wanted a large open area to have friends

over and enjoy,” says Bill. So when they visited their daughter’s neighborhood and saw a newly built home just down the street, they were pleasantly surprised. Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) weren’t something that Bill and Daphne

John’s Islanders Bill and Daphne Howard chose an unconventional method to build a new home that left the power company scratching its head.

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even knew existed until they saw the house that Amerisips Homes, a local green-building company, had just fin-ished. Once they learned how they could build a custom home with the open floor plan and large rooms that they desired, they were sold. Because most of the load-bearing walls in a home built with SIPs are in the ex-

terior walls and the floor, the floor plan doesn’t require as many hallways or sup-port beams. This allowed the homeown-ers to design the house almost any way they chose. “It just made good sense,” Bill concludes, since they needed open space for all twenty-two family members during the holiday season. “It’s so differ-ent from our last house,” Daphne adds. “Amerisips’s Ecoshell design is very

(above left) Working with interior designer Eliza Linton, Bill and Daphne decorated in a classic style that is both welcoming and efficient. (top right) At first glance, it’s not as obvious that this attractive exterior envelopes the Amerisips ABS Design Group's award-winning energy-efficiency. (bottom right) The kitchen features Energy Star applianaces for minimal utility costs.

(above) Steve and Tina Bostic of Amerisips Homes with Homeowners Bill and Daphne Howard Displaying Their USGBC Lead Platinum Certification


quiet. We just don’t hear the street noise or much at all from outside.” The lack of noise is aided by the thick supporting walls being cut to extremely exact mea-surements, which keep the joints tight and prevent unwanted air flow. The fully sealed envelope allows the heat-ing and cooling units to turn on and off significantly less often, which is just one of the energy-saving benefits. As they worked with Steve and Tina Bostic (the owners of Amerisips) for a de-sign that was open yet comfortable, the couple learned more and more about how to be energy self-sufficient. For example, at first glance, it is easy to mistake the attic space as an average storage area with air ducts running this way and that. A closer look in an energy-efficient home, though, reveals the water heater, HVAC unit, and other important hoses secured inside a

sealed room that is temperature controlled just like every other part of the house, which leads to further energy savings. Steve explains, “We build toward a goal of net-zero energy, which means that the house will generate almost as much power as it uses in the course of a year.” This prompts a huge grin from Bill, who presents their most recent power bill sporting a negative dollar amount (25 for the month of November). “The power company owes us money this month,” he laughs. Fortunately for the power compa-ny, Bill and Daphne are content to relax on their big back porch with coffee rather than collect on that bill. v For more information, call Amerisips Homes at (843) 352-2370, or visit amerisips.com/easy-green.

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(above left) Bill and Daphne often enjoy the view from this front porch or the lovely back porch. (above right, top and bottom) Colored tile accents tie in the contrasting scheme throughout the floor and shower areas.

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(from left) Starley and Jim Gabrish with Daughters Sabra and Shelby Rogers


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Professional tennis player Shelby Rogers reminisces about her athletic pursuits around the world and her roots,

planted firmly within Lowcountry island soil.

When my four-year-old niece grows up, she wants to be a “peterinarian.” As a kid, I

wanted to be a professor. Every child seems to develop some dream of an adulthood

career that’s enjoyable and ultimately fulfilling. Sometimes that dream is realized, sometimes

differed, and sometimes altogether unattainable. Shelby Rogers wanted to grow up to be like

her sister, Sabra, who began the Rogers family’s emersion into the world of tennis. When

the racquet was still taller than her own frame, Shelby would practice on the sidelines

as Sabra competed on the court. Soon, tennis became Shelby’s own passion, and now, at

twenty-two, she has trained and worked to become a professional tennis player affiliated

with the Women’s Tennis Association. Currently, she holds the number 73 ranking in the

world and has attended numerous matches and tournaments from the Family Circle Cup in

Charleston to The French Open in Paris. And, if you’re wondering—as all do—she has even

faced off against a Williams sister. I sat down with Shelby, Sabra, and their parents, Starley

and Jim Gabrish, in their Daniel Island brick home to get the inside scoop about Shelby’s

journey to her dream job, life off the court, and childhood memories made in the South.


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Shelby, your sister Sabra, who now works at MUSC, really fueled your love of tennis. What was it like to follow in her footsteps?

Shelby: I give so much credit to Sabra. I wanted to be like my big sister and do what she did. Because of her, ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a profes-sional tennis player, like all kids want to be a professional player of whatever sport they’re in. Now, it’s definitely different than what I thought it was going to be in a lot of regards, but it’s really cool that I can say, “This is what I wanted to be when I was little, and here I am actually doing it.”

So I’m guessing that you and Sabra spent many hours together on the court.

Shelby: Yes. We started playing in Snee Farm, and Sabra and I both loved it. We worked with the same coaches, and we hit together a lot. Mom hit with us a little bit, too.

Starley: I could hit with them when they were really little, but then I couldn’t keep up. When Shelby was younger, she had a terrible temper on the court.

Shelby: Thanks, mom [laughs].

Jim: She did not like to lose [laughs].

You obviously have to keep your composure in the national arena, though. How have you learned to cope with losing matches and curb your temper?

Shelby: Experience. Maturity. A lot of it was learning how to handle my emo-tions and let them go in different ways, either by hitting the ball or just kind of channeling my thoughts better. I think that all players go through that hurdle to improve their mental game; everybody’s got to find their own way to deal with it.

It’s never fun to lose a match. Even if the other player straight up outplays you, it’s never a good day. I try to learn as much as I can from the losses so I can try to prevent them from happening again. For a while, I took each one pretty hard, but the bright side of tennis is that there’s always next week. We have so many tournaments, and it’s a yearlong season. If I’ve had a bad week, there’s always a chance to redeem myself.

(above) Shelby and her family built their lovely brick home on Daniel Island over seven years ago. Today, it’s Shelby’s favorite place to escape when she’s home from her travels. (left) The front door opens up into an elegant foyer. Each family member put his or her own personality into the house, but Starley was responsible for the majority of the design.

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Jim: She’s very competitive, and losing is always hard.

Shelby: Passionate. I’ll call it passion-ate [laughs].

Jim: Even the top players lose as much as they win, though.

Shelby: Only one person is going to win every week; someone has to lose. Handling that is definitely a learning process, but I think I’ve gotten a lot better at it.

After high school, you decided to forgo the traditional college experi-ence for a different type of learning on the court. Did you find this to be a difficult decision or something that seemed natural?

Shelby: It was a little difficult because I was definitely the different one. Every-one was going to college, and I had to be the one to take the other path. I did the whole college process, I took some vis-its, and I really gave it a good thought. But deep down in my heart, I had to give myself a chance. I can always go back to school, but I can’t always play on tour. I knew I would have regretted it had I not at least given it one try.

Starting out was nerve racking at first because there was so much uncertainty. It was a difficult decision, but for now, it’s turned out all right [laughs]. As with any athlete, there will come a time when I’m going to have to stop. That’s why I did this. I know I can’t play forever, but for as long as I can, I’d like to keep going. I wouldn’t change the decision for the world.

Jim: The unfortunate thing is that there’s no road map that says, “This is how you become a pro tennis player.”

How did you become a professional? What were the steps you took along the way?

Jim: We kind of knew the direction she was going, so it was important to us to take her to events like the US Open to see that she could be there. But to do that, she had to make a lot of sacrifices along the way. Homeschooling was one of those. She went through the IMG Bollettieri Academy program for a year, and our family was split up during that time because Starley went with her.

Shelby’s really taken the hard road. When everyone else was going to differ-

(above left) The kitchen also features a little bit of Charleston style, sporting several sweet-grass baskets. (above right) Adjacent to the kitchen is the breakfast nook where the family prepares snacks and morning meals.


ent events, she missed those experienc-es. It is a tough sacrifice for a young kid to make. I think she’s realized, though, that she didn’t miss out on that much to earn all she has gained.

Now, the way she told us was kind of awkward [laughs]. We were actually at Sabra’s graduation from Emory, watch-ing Shelby’s tennis match on a phone. She had won, and let us know after-wards that she was taking the money. She said, “I’m going pro.”

Shelby: Like a Band Aid, I just ripped it off.

What exactly classifies you as a pro, and what made taking the money such a huge move?

Shelby: It’s all about the money part. If you want to go to college and play in college, you can’t ac-cept prize money. You can accept it only if it evens out your expenses. But if you make any sort of profit, you’re ineligible to play in schools. So col-lege players can play pro-fessional events, they just can’t make that profit.

Has turning your passion into a money-earning profession changed your view of the sport at all?

Shelby: I love it more. Now I get all the benefits from it [laughs]. I can make a little money, and I can travel all over the world. I’ve met so many great people through the sport. It’s taught me a lot about myself, and I’ve learned so many life lessons just by traveling, meeting people, being in different cultures, and experiencing the world.

Part of that experience is being able to meet some of the top names in tennis. I have to ask, have you played the Williams sisters?

Sabra: Every time I tell people that she’s a pro tennis player, that’s the first question. They say, “Does she play Serena or Venus?” [laughs]

Shelby: Everybody knows who they are. Now I can finally say,

“Yes, I have played one of them [Venus].”

She’s such a sweet girl, to be honest. I’ve had the privilege of having a few conver-sations with her and getting to know her a little bit, whether it be in locker rooms or player lounges or whatnot. I respect her so much. She’s a legend; she’s done so many great things for the sport and

accomplished so much for herself. When I got out on the court with Ve-nus, I was like, Okay, this is any other player. It’s the same sport. You have to treat this like you can win this match. It was a cool experience. Now I can tell people I actually played a Williams sis-ter. I’m validated [laughs].

It was encouraging too, though, be-cause I did have a lot of opportunities

in the match. I was like, I’m hanging there with one of the best players of all time.

You seem to be able to de-velop a relationship with the other pros despite the competition. Is there a sense of comradery amongst the players?

Shelby: It’s competitive. The American girls have a really nice group. We’re all friends; we can hang out, go to dinners, and get away a little bit. That’s nice to have, especially when we’re traveling without family. Most of us are kind of the same age; we’re coming up, play-ing well, getting into the top 100, and moving our rankings up. But some of the other players can be difficult at times. At the end of the day, we are all competing, so we don’t want to give our secrets away. It’s an individual

sport, not a team sport; it’s everyone for themselves.

Jim: They are a very talented group of girls who all want to be recognized. There’s some adversity that comes with the sport, and I think that’s where Shelby has done a very good job han-dling herself. She doesn’t let it mess up her game.

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Shelby: You know, everyone sees the glitz and glamour, which is what I want them to see because that is a big part of it. But like with any career, there are the various trials and tribulations that you go through, sometimes it’s the adversity, or the busy schedule, or the physical re-quirements.

What goes into the training to pre-pare you to compete—successfully—against the other players?

Shelby: It’s a full-time job. I have to train on court and off court with weights, running, cardio, and all of that fun stuff. My day starts pretty early. I have about four hours of prac-tice on court, then another couple of hours in the gym.

Recovering is a big part of training, too—sleeping well and keeping my body healthy so I can get up and do it again the next day. What I do is not normal for anyone’s body. I definitely have to take care of myself.

With the training schedule, do you have enough time for fun, especial-ly when you’re traveling to various countries?

Shelby: I try to do a good job of balanc-ing it. In each city, I make an effort to go out in the city and do a little sight seeing. While I’m at these places, I don’t want to just be moving from the tennis court to the hotel everyday. It’s not always easy because it is a very busy schedule.

Jim: Traveling for Shelby is a lot differ-ent than most people think. She’s not a tourist; she has a job to do. When we travel with her, it’s very difficult for me to keep up with her schedule.

You’ve played in Europe, Asia, and North America over the past few years, often leaving your family here on Daniel Island and some-times tagging them along with you. Does the constant travel become tiring?

Shelby: Two years ago was the first time I was away for the holidays with-out my family. I was in New Zealand, and it was really tough. Christmas is such a big tradition for us. But then my friend over there invited me to

(above) With a wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, and coffered ceilings, the living room is a bit formal, yet warm. (left) The porch, situated off the living room, overlooks a beautiful wooded area of Daniel Island.


her Christmas celebration, and you know, I just look at it as experiencing new things. I travel to all these amaz-ing places while I’m young and while I can. I’m not going to be able to play tennis forever, so I just try to savor the moment and enjoy everything while it lasts.

Starley: And actually that year, in New Zealand, Shelby’s friend’s fam-ily had a helicopter, so they took her from New Zealand and flew her over to a remote island. I was, of course, freaking out because my kid was on the other side of the world, and she was flying in a helicopter.

Shelby: You can’t really complain about being away from home with ex-periences like that [laughs].

Jim: It’s probably been more difficult for us. Getting used to that—not hav-ing everybody here—has been tough. But, it’s part of what she does, and we wouldn’t want her to be anywhere else.

Shelby: It funny because in the off-season everyone is like, “Where are you going for vacation? You have some time off.” I’m like, “I’m going home!” I want to sit on my couch and watch TV and do nothing. I don’t want to travel. I don’t want to go anywhere. I want to be in one place.

This home is definitely a comfort-ing place to retreat. Is this the house you grew up in?

Shelby: I actually grew up in Mt. Pleasant in Snee Farm. We moved here

seven years ago when I was 15. We built this house. We all put our little sugges-tions into it, so it fits us perfectly. My room has four red walls—that was defi-nitely my input. It’s my favorite color. Mom and Jim did most of it, but each of us got to pick everything out in our respective rooms. Sabra did the blues in her room, and together we did the tile in our bathroom. I trained here at Family Circle Stadium, so this location was super convenient for that.

Was the proximity to Family Circle the impetus for building on Daniel Island?

Starley: It was more about having space.

Jim: At the time, if you were building a

(above left) The laundry room with its eclectic, colorful decorative hardware is one of Starley’s favorite places—for the design, of course, not the washing of clothes. (above right) The pool table in the upstairs game room shows off Jim’s school spirit. He was once a Citadel cadet, and he played professional football for the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers.

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place of this magnitude, Daniel Island was the place to build. It was ideal for investment quality. I don’t think that our decision was based around tennis, to be honest with you. Daniel Island is just a good place for a family. When we came over here, actually, there was very little product available.

Shelby: It was a newer area at the time; they were building it up.

Jim: There was a house down the street, and we looked at it and wanted it. We rode home, and our realtor called us to say there were some other people interested in the house who were going to make an offer. I thought he was just pressuring us to make a decision. Well, then I found out that the other party made an offer, and it was an incredible one. The builder of this current house lived next door on Pagett Street, and I knew him from around town. He said, “I have a lot, and I could build you the same house in about 12 to 14 months.” And so we were all in. It took way lon-ger than that; it took two years. We were living in a very small house, and had just had my two children [Anthony and Alexus] move in. There were six of us and two bath-rooms. It was very cramped.

Shelby: One of our best memories was finally moving in. That day was awe-some. I had my own red room, and I was so happy. We all had our own space.

Jim: Seven years later, we’ve kind of had everybody evacuate this house at the same time. Upstairs, there are four empty bedrooms. All the kids were about the same age, and poof, everyone

was gone. So now we’re trying to get everything off the walls, and get everything repainted and resituated.

Now that you have moved out, Shelby, and have started your own career, have you begun to see yourself as successful?

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yet. It’s hard to look at it like I am successful because I feel so far from where I want to be. I’ve come a long way, but there’s a long way that I want to go. I’m nowhere near being done.

(above) When the house was in the design phase, Shelby knew that she wanted a room with red walls. Her desk is now a home for a vast array of trophies and tennis memorabilia from her earlier years.


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Wood Countertops: Although it doesn’t withstand high-temperatures like gran-ite and must be maintained through the years, natural wood, like the walnut top shown here, makes a stunning statement in any kitchen space—especially when accompanied by “Namibia White” marble countertops, antique Heart Pine flooring, and an octagonal wood backsplash as in this downtown Charleston kitchen.



Builder: America’s Home Place For more information about this project, call America’s Home Place at (843) 824-2174 or visit americashomeplace.com.

Builder: Coastal Design Builders • Floor Refinishing: Benton Hardwood Floor Company Tile: Jerry’s Tile and Marble • Cabinetry: Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts • Countertops: Creative Countertops • Cabinetry Paint: Charleston Finishing and Furniture Repair For more information, call Coastal Design Builders at (843) 300-9383 or visit coastaldesignbuilders.com. For more information about the cabinetry, call Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts at (843) 852-9407 or visit authentickitchenconcepts.com.

Corbels: Like the ones flanking this range, corbels are a type of intricate crown moulding that adds a little bit of classic luxury to a kitchen. They jut out from the wall either to offer support or simply to act as a decorative accent.

Microwave Drawer: No longer do bulky microwave ovens have to eat up valuable counter space or hog the area over the stove. Microwave drawers, which allow users to place a dish into the unit from the top, slide sleekly into base cabinetry.


Architect: Architecture+ • Builder: Carson Homes • Interior Design and Selections: Lorraine G. Vale, ASID • Flooring: Charleston One Source • Tile: Palmetto Tile • Cabinetry: D&A Cabinet Works • Appliances: Plugs Appliance • Plumbing Fixtures: Moluf’s Lighting: Rick’s Lighting and Interiors • Paint: PPG • Trim: Reg Construction • Countertops: AGM Imports and MVP Granite and Flooring For more information about this project, call Architecture+ at (843) 568-7681 or visit architectureplusllc.com. To learn more about the interior design, call Lorraine G. Vale, ASID at (843) 216-2002 or visit lgvale.com. For information about the countertop fabrication, call MVP Granite and Flooring at (843) 388-2326.


Random-Width Flooring: In an effort to give a home a more authentic feel, random-width hardwood floors nod to old-world methods of milling when trees were cut into planks of varying, non-uniform widths. These natural American Walnut boards are a mixture of five-inch, six-inch, and seven-inch widths.



Architect and Builder: Cy Goforth of Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes Tile: Melcer Tile and Fantastic Floors • Kitchen Designer: Brenda Romito Cabinetry: Creative Designs • Countertops: Pacific Shores and Fantastic Floors Flooring: Creative Woodworking and DL Hardwood Floors • Appliances: Bob Bailey Appliances • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery • Lighting: The Light Post • Decorative Hardware: Foxworth Decorative Hardware For more information about this project, call Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes at (843) 881-3930 or visit lowcountrypremiercustomhomes.com.

Transom Cabinets: Smaller cabinets situated atop the wall cabinets with glass panes are called transom cabinets. They’re perfect for storing and showcas-ing knick-knacks or perhaps fam-ily heirloom serving dishes; they keep items safe and dust-free.



Interior Design: Nathalie Nailer • Tile: Melcer Tile Cabinetry: Classic Kitchens of Charleston Countertops: Martol Marble & Granite • Lighting: Carolina Lanterns and Lighting For more information about this project, call Melcer Tile at (843) 744-5345 or visit melcertile.com.

Quartzite: Not to be confused with quartz (which is manufactured), quartzite is a type of natural stone fabricated into countertops. This “Shadow Storm” quartzite meshes brilliantly with the handmade glazed tile.



Builder: Mahshie Custom Homes For more information about this project, call Mahshie Custom Homes at (843) 200-8253 or visit mahshiehomes.com.

Interior Design: Zimmerman Interiors Tile: ProSource to the Trade For more informa-tion about this project, call Zimmerman Interiors at (843) 971-6880 or visit zimmermaninteriors.net.

Chimney-Style Range Hood: A chimney-style range hood features a large canopy over the stove and a long cubical or cylindrical flue. This stainless- steel variety is wall-mounted as opposed to freestanding.

Subway Tile: Inspired by the easy-to-clean, durable porcelain tiles lining the turn-of-the-century-era subway stations in New York City, modern subway tiles are rectangular tiles applied in a linear pattern, much like brickwork. The sub-way-tile porcelain travertine back-splash pictured here complements the “Cielo de Ivory” granite countertop and the Benjamin Moore “Senora Gray” paint.


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Cabinetry: Charleston Cabinets For more information about this project, call Charleston Cabinets at (843) 554-7800 or visit charlestoncabinetsinc.com.

Floating Shelves: Floating shelves are beams (often wood) that attach directly to the wall to provide storage space. They include no frame or visible mounts.

Wall Cabinets: In contrast to base cabinets, which sit on the floor, wall cabinets are the upper eye-level boxes that fasten to the wall.


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Builder: Providence Custom Homes • Cabinetry: Carolina Kitchens • Cabinetry Design: Christy Iannarino Countertops: Creative Countertops • Appliances: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors • Decorative Hardware: Schaub For more information about this project, call Carolina Kitchens at (843) 856-8255 or visit carolinakitchens.net.

Wall Oven: Wall ovens are ideal for efficiency in the kitchen. Traditional ovens that nestle under the stove or cooktop require homeowners to bend down nearly to the floor—a difficult task with a sixteen-pound Thanksgiving turkey in hand. Wall ovens are normally mounted at eye or chest level to make baking as simple and streamlined as possible.



House Design: ABS Design Group • Builder: Amerisips Homes • Interior Design: Eliza Linton Flooring: Cali Bamboo • Cabinetry: Haas Cabinetry • Paint: Sherwin-Williams • Decorative Hardware: Top Knobs • Appliances: Plugs Appliance Center For more information about this project, call Amerisips Homes at (843) 352-2370 or visit amerisips.com.

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Energy Star Appliances: Energy Star is a governmental program that helps consumers choose appliances that are eco-friendly and energy efficient. This Bosch double wall oven, cooktop, and dishwasher, along with the Whirlpool refrigerator, are all designed to keep utility costs low.

Work Triangle: In a well-designed kitchen layout, there will be a perfect work triangle. The triangle consists of a direct line from the refrigerator to the stove, from the stove to the sink, and from the sink back to the refrigerator.


Architect: Glenn Keyes Architects • Builder: Gochnauer Construction • Flooring: Elegant Hardwood Floors • Cabinetry: Hostetler Custom Cabinetry For more information about this project, call Gochnauer Construction at (843) 297-8483 or visit gochnauerconstruction.com.

Architect: Crosby Creations • Builder: Priester’s Custom Contracting • Cabinetry: HWC Custom Cabinetry • Flooring and Tile: Flooring Services • Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing Appliances: Plugs Appliance Center • Plumbing Fixtures: Design on Tap • Lighting: Rick's Lighting For more information about this project, call HWC Custom Cabinetry at (843) 207-0750 or visit hwccustomcabinetry.com.

Kitchen Desk: Offering an area for flipping through recipes, paying bills, or helping kids with homework, a kitchen desk provides additional work room for busy homeowners.

Covered Range Hood: A hood over the stove works to whisk away bad smells and steam while cooking. To make this necessity look as subtle as possible, it can be covered to matchthe cabinets exactly.


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Architect: Christopher Rose Architects, PA • Builder: Steven J. Koenig Construction • Interior Design: Missi Erwin • Flooring and Tile: Palmetto Tile • Cabinetry and Accessories: Signature Kitchens & Baths Countertops: AGM Imports • Appliances: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery • Plumbing Fixtures: Design on Tap • Lighting: Carolina Lanterns and Lighting • Decorative Hardware: Foxworth Decorative Hardware • Windows: Loewen For more information about this project, call Christopher Rose Architects, PA at (843) 559-7670 or visit chrisrosearchitects.com.

Herringbone Tile Pattern: When creating a herringbone pattern with tile, the rectangular pieces are placed at ninety-de-gree alternating angles, forming a zig-zag. The herringbone floor (shown here), comple-mented by “Antique White” granite and Sapele Mahogany countertops, is a three-inch-by-sixteen-inch “Tuscan Clay” tile.



Distressed Flooring: Distressed hardwood flooring is intentionally scuffed, dented, or painted to create a well-worn look. This particular application is reclaimed barn-wood flooring in random widths ranging from four to seven inches.


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Builder: Artistic Design and ConstructionFor more information about this project, call Artistic Design and Construction at (843) 573-2444 or visit artisticdesignandconstruction.com.

Gas Cooktop: Using a natural-gas cooktop is an eco-friendly way to prepare dinner. Furthermore, the appliance heats at a regulated, steady temperature, making it more reliable for finicky or difficult dishes. Bonus? Gas cooking is the preferred method of many chefs.



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Woven Window Shades: Woven window shades are known for their ability to allow sunlight inside while still providing much-needed privacy. To add to the green factor of your home, the shades are frequently made from natural, renew-able materials, like bamboo.

Built-In Wine Rack: If you’re not a wine connoisseur who requires an entire cellar, a small wine rack can be built into a kitchen island (or into the surrounding cabine-try). The separating wood slats can be arranged in a small crisscross pattern (as shown), a large crisscross pattern in which each opening holds several wine bottles, or a cubed pattern.



Interior Design: Cindy Jett • Window Treatments: Aiden Fabrics For more information about this project, call Aiden Fabrics at (843) 216-0008 or visit aidenfabrics.com.

Interior Designer: Susie Gorsline • Cabinetry: Carpenter’s Antiques and Restoration • Appliances: Wholesale Appliance Center • Plumbing Fixtures: Moluf’s • Paint: BRP Coatings • Lighting: Infinger Electric For more information about this project, call Carpenter’s Antiques and Restoration at (843) 884-3411 or visit carpenters-restoration.com.

Roman Shade: Roman shades consist of a fabric panel with a hidden cord that stacks the fabric in even folds at the top of the window when open. The customization options are endless, as the shades can be made of any fabric on the market. These pictured feature P. Kaufman “Kazoo” fabric in “Opal.”

Cabinet Refinishing: During a kitchen remodel, home-owners may find that their existing cabinetry is still in tip-top shape, how-ever outdated or ugly it may be. If the cabinets are sturdy, they can be refin-ished—repainted or re-stained—instead of completely replaced. Quartzite counter-tops, Heart Pine flooring, and a Possini Euro “Lilly Pad” light fixture complete this refinished cabinetry’s new look.


Builder: Tiller Construction • Custom Walk-In Pantry: California Closets For more information about this project, call California Closets at (843) 762-7980 or visit californiaclosets.com.

Cabinetry: In & Outdoor Cabinetry • Countertops: Universal Marble and Granite For more information about this project, call In & Outdoor Cabinetry at (843) 670-1392 or visit inandoutdoorcabinetry.com.

Walk-In Pantry: A walk-in pantry is a concept exactly like a walk-in closet, but for your storehouse of food. When designed appropriately, it can provide space to not only keep delicious edibles, but also house a breakfast station, a mini office, and a broom cabinet to store necessary cleaning supplies.

Galley Kitchen: A galley kitchen is a particular layout in which the majority of the appliances and cabinetry is installed in two parallel lines. This design maximizes space in small areas. For even more efficiency, the cabinets shown here include glide-outs and 9-inch tray-and-sheet-pan storage.


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Builder: Diament Building • Interior Design: Phyllis Pease Tile: Buckhannon Brothers Tile • Cabinetry: Classic Kitchens of Charleston • Appliances: Plugs Appliance Center • Paint: Spectrum Paint For more information about this project, call Classic Kitchens of Charleston at (843) 991-4207 or visit kitchensofcharleston.com.

Slab Cabinet Doors: Used to create a contemporary look, slab cabinet doors are solid and sleek with no special carvings, cuts, or designs. This slab cabinetry features several reeded-glass doors to add interest.



Builder and Brickwork: Tom Martin and Son • Interior Design: s. bogan designs • Cabinetry: K&K Custom Cabinets • Flooring: Boone Flooring • Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing • Appliances: Wholesale Appliance Center Plumbing Fixtures: Design on Tap • Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors • Paint: David Brown Painting Decorative Hardware: Bird Decorative Hardware • Windows: Pella Windows and Doors • Trim: Southern Lumber and Millwork For more information about this project, call Tom Martin and Son at (843) 559-3823 or visit tommartinandson.com.

Countertops: GlassECO by Fisher Recycling • Countertop Installation: World Granite For more information about this project, call Fisher Recycling at (843) 554-6099 or visit fisherrecycling.com.

Rustic Style: Ever-growing in popularity, rustic-style kitchens often feature natural wood stains, exposed brick, and sliding barn doors.

Concrete Countertops: Few homeowners automatically think of concrete as a material for their new countertops. However, the material proves to be sturdy, long lasting, beauti-ful, and eco-friendly. These counters are “Windowed Oyster” concrete with green glass from REWINED candle company.

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Builder: David Weekley Homes • Kitchen Designer: Savannah Classen • Cabinetry and Decorative Hardware: Jilco Kitchen and Bath • Appliances: Wolf For more information about this project, call Jilco Kitchen and Bath at (843) 849-6465 or visit jilcokitchenandbath.com.

Mullions: Mullions are strips of finished wood that sepa-rate sheets of glass in glass-front cabinet doors. They can be simple and geometric or curved and intricate (like those in this Daniel Island home, which were installed to match the homeowners’ vast antique collection).



Builder: Dynamic Design Build For more information about this project, call Dynamic Design Build at (843) 345-5044 or visit dynamicdesign-build.com.

Architect: Jeff Burden Designs • Builder: Jensen Company • Interior Design: Melissa Gloor of Southeastern Galleries • Flooring: Elegant Hardwood Floors • Cabinetry: Sullivan Custom Cabinets For more information about this project, call Elegant Hardwood Floors at (843) 723-8172 or visit hardwoodflooringcharleston.com.

Square Columns: For a look that’s more modern thanthe traditional Doric or Tuscan columns, shoot for a rectangular structure that provides support and lasting beauty.

Historic Wood: Often compared to reclaimed wood (which is usually re-milled before installation), historic wood—like this 200-year-old Eastern White Pine—is simply repurposed, moving it directly from the historic applica-tion to the new one. Without re-milling, the wood maintains the original saw marks and patina.


Architect, Builder, and Interior Design: Arthur Rutenberg Homes • Flooring and Tile: Carpet Baggers Carpet One • Cabinetry: Jilco Kitchen and Bath • Countertops: Granite Shop • Plumbing Fixtures and Lighting: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery • Paint: Sherwin-Williams and Elk Construction • Windows and Timber Trusses: Buck Lumber For more information about this project, call Arthur Rutenberg Homes at (843) 371-1432 or visit arthurrutenberghomes.com. To learn about the flooring, call Carpet Baggers Carpet One at (843) 571-0013 or visit carpet-baggers.com.

Builder: Southeastern Custom Homes • Residential Design: Neal Van Dalen • Kitchen Design: Regina Steverson • Tile: Buckhannon Brothers Tile • Cabinetry: Signature Kitchens and Coastal Cabinetry For more information about this project, call Buckhannon Brothers Tile at (843) 881-8911 or visit buckhannonbrothers.com.

Timber Truss Design: Peaked roofs are often shaped by trusses, thick wooden support beams arranged in a triangular shape. When they are fin-ished and exposed in a vaulted ceiling, the trusses work to draw the eye up and magnify the room’s volume.

Corrugated Steel: A relatively inexpensive material, corrugated (or rippled) steel has been making an appearance in eclectic interior design around the country. This particular installation is a little more on the upscale side; it’s actually tile created to look like corrugated steel.

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Builder: Sea Island Builders For more information about this project, call Sea Island Builders at (843) 883-7430 or visit seaislandbuilders.com.

Shiplap: Shiplap consitsts of wood boards that fit together like a puzzle to form a solid surface. To fall in line with the current trends, opt to paint them a crisp white hue.



Architect: Danny Shelley, AIA • Builder: Cuttino Construction • Interior Design: Nicole Norris Design Studio • Tile: Palmetto Tile • Countertops: Micallene Products • Cabinetry: Capitol Cabinets For more information about this project, call Nicole Norris Design Studio at (803) 773-8083 or visit nicolenorrisdesign.com.

In-Cabinet Organization System: Shelf Genie For more information about this project, call Shelf Genie at (888) 491-6191 or visit shelfgenie.com/charleston.

Tile Flooring: Two types of floor-ing take the lead when designing a kitchen—hardwood and tile. While there are benefits to both, tile proves to be a relentlessly sturdy option, resisting staining and water damage.

Internal Storage: Internal storage is the space available inside cabinets and drawers for the keeping of kitchen appliances and accessories. It can be customized with the addition of lazy susans, plate racks, trash receptacles, and pull-out drawers installed within the cabinets.



Architect: Eddie Miller • Builder: Coastal Cottages • Interior Designer: Paula Rath • Tile: Flooring Services • Flooring: Palmetto Wood Floors Appliances: Swift Appliance • Cabinetry: Jilco Kitchen and Bath Plumbing Fixtures: Harbor South Plumbing • Lighting: Precise Electrical Paint: Navarro Wall Coverings • Decorative Hardware: Builder’s Hardware Windows: Southern Lumber and Millwork For more information about this project, call Coastal Cottages of South Carolina at (843) 296-9427 or visit coastalcottagesofsc.net.

Saddle-Seat Barstools: Ultimately simple in design, saddle-seat barstools consist of rectangular slightly sloped seats (like a horse’s saddle) suspended by four angled legs. They’re ideal for tight spaces because they’re not the least bit bulky.

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Architect: Morris Architecture For more information about this project, call Morris Architecture at (843) 577-8010 or visit morrisaandc.com.

Indirect LED Crown Moulding Lights: To illuminate the kitchen subtly, opt for LED lighting hidden within the crown moulding. You’ll be glad there's a little brightness to light your way as you tiptoe to the fridge for a midnight snack.



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Builder: Strock Design and Remodel • Tile: Melcer Tile • Cabinetry: Spartina Cabinetry Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing For more information about this project, call Strock Design and Remodel at (843) 566-0250 or visit strockenterprises.com.

Builder: Artistic Design and Construction • Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors For more information about this project, call Charleston Lighting and Interiors at (843) 766-3055 or visit charlestonlightingandinteriors.com.

Quartz Countertops: Resistant to staining, chipping, and bacteria growth, quartz is a manufactured material that looks similar to natural stones, such as granite and marble. These are Cambria quartz countertops in “Sussex.”

Down Lights: Whether they’re installed as recessed lighting or track lighting, down lights direct light from the ceiling onto the kitchen workspace below. These in particular are installed on a handcrafted fixture that doubles as a pot rack.

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Builder: Classic Remodeling and Construction • Cabinetry: Greenfield Cabinetry • Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing and Rigidized Metals Corporation • Appliances, Plumbing Fixtures, and Lighting: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery For more information about this project, call Classic Remodeling and Construction at (843) 763-3297 or visit classicremodeling.com.

Faux Painting: Palmetto Faux Studio For more information about this project, call Palmetto Faux Studio at (843) 371-5003 or visit palmettofaux.com.

Raised Island: A raised island is part countertop and part bar. Half of the island is higher from the ground to accommo-date barstools, while the other half is shorter to serve as kitchen counter space. This island sits underneath Cambia “Flint Black” stone.

Faux Painting: It may seem to be real brick (or granite, or marble, or stucco), but actually, it’s paint. Faux painting is the art of creating finishes that realistically mimic other materials.

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Builder: Priester’s Custom Contracting • Flooring and Tile: Flooring Services • Cabinetry: The Cabinet Shop • Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing • Appliances: Plugs Appliance Center For more information about this project, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

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Pendant Lighting: Ever popular above islands and bars, pendant lights are smaller hanging lights that drop from the ceiling. Install them in sets of two or three to fully illuminate the underly-ing countertop.

Draped Valance: Natural light in the kitchen is a necessity. A draped valance provides interest to an other-wise bare window, while still allowing maximum light to enter the space.


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Builder: Structures Building Company Cabinetry: Sullivan Custom Cabinets • Countertops: Lowcountry Stone Solutions For more information about this project, call Sullivan Custom Cabinets at (843) 554-5880 or visit sullivancustomcabinets.com. To contact the builder, call Structures Building Company at (843) 856-6901 or visit structures.net.

Shaker-Style Cabinetry: This cabinet-door style features a raised border around the edge of the cabinet—like a frame—with an inset panel in the middle. The shaker-style kitchen cabinets shown here boast Benjamin Moore “White Dove” paint, which is accented by the “Coventry Gray” hue on the custom Island.



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Appliances: Swift Appliance • Countertops: GlassECO by Fisher Recycling For more information about this project, call Swift Appliance at (843) 388-7283 or visit swiftappliancesc.com.

Mosaic Tile: Mosaic tile is glass or porcelain that is cut in small pieces, often forming a particular design when installed. This backsplash's mosaic tile is placed in a linear formation to add an eye-catching accent.

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Stainless-Steel Countertops: Bringing industrial finishes into the kitchen is a fantastic idea for one with a modern mind and a love of cooking. Stainless- steel countertops—often found in restaurants—will last forever, and they provide an easy-to-clean area for baking, sautéing, and puréeing.


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Whether your domestic style ranges from classic to contemporary or rustic to chic, these Charleston shops have that special accent to turn your kitchen into a statement of fashionable function. Commence your kitchen style journey with our collection of some of the most popular items on the market.

BURSTS OF COLOR

1. Miyu Classic Blue Pendant Charleston Lighting and Interiors (843) 766-3055 | charlestonlightingandinteriors.com 2. Red Barstool with Armrest For the House: The Barstool Shop (843) 881-7073 | thebarstoolshop.com 3. Natural Stone Tile Lowcountry Tile Contractors (843) 763-2161 | lowcountrytilecontractors.com 4. American Olean “Garden Oasis” Glass Tile Carpet Baggers Carpet One (843) 571-0013 | carpet-baggers.com 5. “Freshwater” Paint Sherwin-Williams (800) 4-Sherwin sherwin-williams.com 6. Nordic Ware Prep and Serve Bowls The All American Kitchen & Outdoor Company (843) 203-6048 theallamericancompany.com 7. Bertazzoni Professional Series Gas Range in Yellow Swift Appliance (843) 388-7283 swiftappliancesc.com


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1. Rustic Wine Sign with Lights Hoardin’ Helen’s (843) 442-7800 2. Country Napkins GDC Home (843) 571-5142 | gdchome.com 3. “Alba Mezzanotte” Tile Melcer Tile (843) 744-5345 | melcertile.com 4. “San Luiz” Granite Universal Marble & Granite (843) 767-7779 | universalmgranite.net 5. Red-and-White Wood-Handle Egg Beater Antiques Market (843) 849-8850 6. Alcott Apron-Front Kitchen Sink Moluf’s (843) 723-4881 | molufs.com 7. Wooden Cheeseboard Coralberry Cottage (843) 884-2225 | coralberrycottage.com 8. Antique Ice Cream Scoop Terrace Oaks Antiques (843) 795-9689 terraceoaksantiques.com 9. Marble Rolling Pin Palmetto Moon Antiques (843) 856-1881 | pmoonantiques.com 10. Distressed Kitchen Island on Wheels Antiques Market (843) 849-8850 11. French Country China Cabinet Charleston Classic Consignments (843) 695-8452 | charlestonclassicconsignment.com

COUNTRY ACCENTS


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WhY EDGE SolUtioNS?EDGE Solutions specializes in providing Geothermal loop installation services. EDGE Solutions is international Ground

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1. “Tenor” One-Light Pendant by Eurofase Charleston Lamp Company (843) 763-9150 | charlestonlampcompany.com 2. Mini “Olivia Smoke” Hanging Light Charleston Lighting and Interiors (843) 766-3055 | charlestonlightingandinteriors.com 3. Pounded-Metal Silver Platter MW Hunter (843) 556-4939 4. Stainless-Steel Cheese Grater Kitchen Craft Cookware (352) 483-7600 | kitchencraftcookware.com 5. Kohler “Karbon” Articulating Faucet Moluf’s (843) 723-4881 | molufs.com 6. Whirlpool Electric Range Ferguson (843) 571-7912 | ferguson.com 7. Modern Round Barstool Danco (843) 884-2256 dancohome.com 8. “Soap Stone” Granite Vitoria International (843) 760-2470 | vitoriainternational.com 9. Ultra VitaCraft Cookware The All American Kitchen & Outdoor Company (843) 203-6048 | theallamericancompany.com 10. “Prism” 4x4 Tile Buckhannon Brothers Tile (843) 881-8911 | buckhannonbrothers.com 11. KitchenAid French Door Refrigerator Plugs Appliance Center (843) 531-5147 | plugsappliance.com

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1. Wooden Tiered Fruit Basket Steven Shell Living (843) 216-3900 | stevenshellliving.com 2. Brass Whale Hot Plate Charleston Revisions (843) 410-1651 | charlestonrevisions.com 3. Silver Turtle Bottle Opener Domain Interior & Design (843) 388-0328 | domainmtp.com 4. Clear Glass Oyster Countertop GlassECO by Fisher Recycling (843) 554-6099 | fisherrecycling.com 5. Pineapple Serving Tray Main Street Antiques (843) 879-9529 6. Re-Claimed Barnwood Flooring Charleston One Source (843) 278-1751 charlestonplankfloors.com 7. Stone Forest Bar Sink Port City Supply (843) 554-0450 | portcitysupply.com 8. Silver Grapes Pitcher Palmetto Moon Antiques 843) 856-1881 | pmoonantiques.com 9. Silver Seashell Napkin Rings | Coralberry Cottage (843) 884-2225 | coralberrycottage.com 10. Butterfly Silverware Chest DeGuise Interiors (843) 971-1491 | deguiseinteriors.com 11. “Piggy” Bamboo Cutting Board Charleston Revisions (843) 410-1651 | charlestonrevisions.com

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1. “Lucia” by Feiss Carolina Lanterns & Lighting (843) 881-4170 | carolinalanterns.com 2. Katie Fitter Pendant with Large Acorn Glass Light Circa Lighting (843) 937-5990 | circalighting.com 3. “Gotham Driftwood” Floor and Wall Tile Palmetto Tile Distributors (843) 266-8700 | palmettotile.com 4. Linen Barstool For the House: The Barstool Shop (843) 881-7073 thebarstoolshop.com 5. French White Oak Floor in Rustic Palmetto Wood Floors (843) 884-6191 | palmettohardwoodfloors.com 6. American Drew “Tribeca” Server-Wine Rack My Rooms Furniture Gallery (800) 338-8534 | myroomsfurnituregallery.com 7. “Taj Mahal” Quartzite AGM Imports (843) 747-0088 | agmimports.com 8. Wine Caddy Charleston Woodworks (843) 744-0016 | charlestonwoodworks.com 9. Pewter Serveware Next to New (843) 606-2715 | nexttonewsc.com 10. “Vestige” Oil-Rubbed Bronze Bar Faucet by Moen Port City Supply (843) 554-0450 | portcitysupply.com 11. "Wet Coral" by PPG Spectrum Paint Swatches (843) 722-1056 | spectrumpaint.com

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Before the worst happens in your home, call us for a free consultation.

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3520 Meeks Farm Rd. Johns Island, SC 29455

843-297-8483


Building Materials:Buck Lumber (843) 795-0150 bucklumber.com

Liberty Cedar(843) 744-0450libertycedar.com

Muhler (843) 572-9727 muhler.com

Southern Lumber & Millwork (843) 744-6281 southernlumbermillwork.com

Electricity and Natural Gas:Berkeley Electric(843) 761-8200bec.coop

SCE&G(866) 523-8242sceg.com

Energy Audits:Carolina Green Energy(843) 766-6070carolinages.com

Palmetto Home Energy Audit(843) 607-4442palmettohomeenergy.com

Home Loans:Heritage Trust(843) 823-2614heritagetrust.org

South State Bank(843) 324-0279southstatebank.com

Home Technology:AV Lifestyles(843) 277-0059atscharleston.com

Audio Warehouse(843) 571-0535theaudiowarehouse.com

Carolina Custom Security and Sound(843) 881-4802carolinacustomsecurity.com

NextGen Technologies(843) 871-8531nextgenusa.com

QEI Security and Technology(843) 797-7603qeisecurity.com

HVAC:Smith’s Heating and Air Conditioning Company(843) 552-3772smithshvac.com

Insulation:EcoFoam Insulations and Coatings(843) 645-2300ecofoaminsulations.com

Energy One America(843) 388-6260energyoneamerica.com

Insurance:Kevin Shealy at AllState(843) 573-4777 allstate.com/kevinshealy

McKay Insurance(843) 856-8301 restinsuredcharleston.com

Kitchen Organization: STR8N UP (843) 696-6960 str8nup.org

Moving and Storage:The Pendergrass Moving Company(843) 971-0919 pendergrassmovingcompany.com

Reads Moving Systems(843) 285-7374readsmovers.com

Pantry Organizing Systems:Advanced Window Fashions(843) 881-8858 843beautifulwindows.com

California Closets(843) 762-7980californiaclosets.com

Tailored Closets(843) 696-0791 tailoredclosets.com

Post-ConstructionCleanup:Maid Pure(843) 284-8272maidpure.com

Southern Shores Real Estate Group(843) 225-2990southernshoresre.com

Solar Hot Water Heaters:Edgewater Energy Services(843) 937-9999edgewaterenergysc.com

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Builder: Arthur Rutenberg Homes Flooring: Carpet Baggers Carpet One Cabinetry: Jilco Kitchen & Bath Countertops: Granite Shop Lighting: Ferguson Enterprises Paint: Sherwin-Williams

For more information, call (843) 371-1432 or visit arthurrutenberghomes.com.

Builder: Sea Island BuildersCabinetry: William C. Pritchard

For more information, call (843) 883-7430 or visit seaislandbuilders.com.

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Builder: Windsor Custom Homes Cabinetry Design: Advanced Kitchen Designs of Charleston

For more information, call (843) 225-9344 or visit akd.biz.

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Builder: Phillip W. Smith General ContractorCabinetry: William C. Pritchard, Co.

Tile: Tim Galvin Tile and Marble

For more information, call (843) 881-9828 or visit phillipsmithcontractor.com.


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1155 Pleasant Oaks Street . Mt. Pleasantwww.CarolinaCustomSecurity.com

NOT AT HOME?NOT A PROBLEM!

Where ever you are, Use your computer, iphone or smartphone to:

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843.881.4802

Wherever you are, use your computer, iPhone or smartphone to:

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Builder: Priester’s Custom ContractingArchitect: Cobb ArchitectsInterior Designer: Joan Kranin Interior DesignCabinetry: HWC Custom Cabinetry

For more information, call (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

Builder: Amerisips | Cabinetry: HAAS Cabinets | Flooring: US FloorsCountertops: Tile and Stone Design Studio | Plumbing Fixtures: Design on TapLighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors | Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs

For more information, call (843) 352-2370 or visit amerisips.com.


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Products and programs subject to change without notice. *Loan amounts based on credit worthiness. **Origination fee applies to lot loans, and covers the lender’s administrative costs in processing the loan. This is calculated at .75% of the loan amount. For example, if your loan amount is $100,000, your origination fee is $750.

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For more information contact us at 843.832.2614 or visit us online at HeritageTrust.org

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Builder: Mahshie Custom Homes | Architect: Michael E. Karamus | Cabinetry: Distinctive Design | Tile: Lowcountry Tile and Hardwood Contractors

Granite: Lowcountry Stone Solutions

For more information, call (843) 200-8253 or visit mahshiecustomhomes.com.

Builder: Tom Martin and Son | Interior Designer: s. bogan designs Cabinetry: K&K Custom Cabinetry | Appliances: Wholesale Appliance Center Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors | Paint: David Brown Painting Decorative Hardware: Bird Decorative Hardware and Bath | Flooring: Boone Flooring Windows: Pella Windows | Trim: Southern Lumber and Millwork

For more information, call (843) 559-3823 or visit tommartinandson.com.

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Contractor and Interior Design: The Verdi GroupArchitect: David Hill, The Verdi Group Cabinetry: Advanced Kitchen Designs

For more information, call (843) 475-3317 or visit theverdicompany.com.


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LIGHTING1027 St. Andrews Blvd. | 843.763.2282 | Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm | Sat 10am - 2:30pm

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Builder: Tom Martin and Son | Architect: Michael E. Karamus Interior Designer: s. bogan designs | Cabinetry: Hostetler Custom CabinetryCountertops: Highland Stone | Appliances: Signature Appliance Center Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors | Paint: David Brown PaintingDecorative Hardware: Bird Decorative Hardware and BathWindows: Eagle Windows | Trim: Southern Lumber and Millwork

For more information, call (843) 559-3823 or visit tommartinandson.com.


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Call 877-202-1144 for a Free Estimate theplantationshutterco.com

SHUTTERS! Since 1987

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Landscape Architecture

Designing beautifully innovative, high performance landscapes that engage people with the ecology of the place.

Innovation,Collaboration& Stewardship

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How One Mt. Pleasant Couple Turned a Fifties-Era

Ranch House into a Dream Home with a Seamless

Blend of Retro, Rustic, and Contemporary


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The first thing that grabs

your eye when you drive

up to Ted and Emily Cook’s

spectacularly transformed 1950s

ranch isn’t actually the house,

because, well, most people don’t

expect to see what looks like ten-

feet-tall cattails waving at them from

the road. The plants are really Arundo

Donax (giant reeds), which have

only been growing for about a year.

Already, these lofty perennials have

spread the length of the driveway

and created a natural wall of privacy

that will condense even more as the

years progress.

Through the front door is a

wonderful foyer, simple and

welcoming in taste and decoration.

To the left is the newly opened

main room. Everything from the

solitary fireplace to the solid block

of the kitchen’s island countertop

and the pine timbers astonishes

and delights visitors. It is clear that

Ted and Emily have a very special

and specific style. “It’s kind of a mix

of modern and old. That’s what we

like,” says Ted. Evidence of that

truth is scattered throughout the

house. All of floors are red oak and

original to the structure, so Ted

treated them with ferrous sulfate

to tweak the color, giving each

board a rich weathered-gray tint

that supplements the warm tones

of the walls and the dark built-in

bookshelves that line the living

room's entrance.

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Ted and Emily chose built-in bookcases for an easy transition from the foyer to the open main room. The tongue-and-groove wall boards were inspired by Andrew Gould, interior designer. (below) Painted timber accents along the porch draw attention to the home’s reimagined exterior.

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More impressive still are all

the customized details, like the

custom beaded tongue-and-

groove wall boards cut flush with

the nine-foot ceilings, the floor,

and all of the door frames. Emily

laughs and says, “Most people

don’t even notice it at first.” Notice

what? Oh, there isn’t a hint of

crown moulding or baseboards

throughout the whole house. Even

the cabinets, with their smooth

façade, are custom fit to reach the

ceiling. Cutting everything to be

so exact is both difficult and time

consuming. Ted and Emily had

some help along the way, though.

“When we put the kitchen where it

is now, the whole room was lined

with cypress wall boards. We had

to take all the panels out to put in

the cabinets, but since the builder

had originally installed everything

flush with the floor and ceiling,


(above left) Soft neutrals and exposed brick rule in the master bath that was once an office space. (above right) An open shower brings a modern touch to the traditional tones of the bathroom. (below) Ted’s favorite room —the dining room—offers a view of the whole main area and the stunning cedar timbers that provided an alternative to hallway walls.


we put it back the same way. It made the

whole job a lot easier—like it was meant to

be,” remembers Ted.

So many straight lines and ninety-degree

angles might lead one to believe the

house was brand new and the occupants

were very modern in their style choices,

but this is not so. With the exposed brick

of the fireplace and wood accents (painted

and stained), the Cooks' home boasts a

rustic, relaxing ambiance. When asked

which room is his favorite, Ted jokes, “The

garage. Honestly, though, we just wanted

everything to be comfortable. Because I

grew up in a house that was pretty formal,

I think the dining room is my true favorite.

It goes well with the rest of the main

room, but it’s really casual and inviting.”

Emily answers after giving much thought

to her most-loved space, “Definitely the

playroom.” The couple painted the large

room’s cement floor to complement the

lighter, cypress-paneled walls. She adds,

“It’s where the kids spend most of their

time, so it’s where my heart goes.”

Even though the house was built nearly sixty

years ago, the quality of its craftsmanship

is obvious. The Cooks didn’t have to add

any square footage, raise the ceilings, or

add windows. “The original builder was

also an architect, and he had a really great

vision when he designed the house. With

the high ceilings and big windows, he was

a little ahead of his time,” Emily says with

admiration. “When we toured the house,

it already had three offers on it on the first

day, but we knew we needed to make it

ours.” Clearly, Ted and Emily Cook have

great vision as well. ✳

(top) Exposed brick and original, gray-stained floors combine perfectly with the straight lines and edges of the walls and timbers. (middle left) Traditionally outdoor lighting was brought inside for an added rustic touch. (middle right) Every plumbing fixture was replaced and updated. (bottom) Emily’s favorite room is lined with cypress tongue-and-groove wall boards and a painted floor for quick clean ups to maximum family time.

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DESINGERAndrew Gould of New World Byzantine(215) 605-6982 newworldbyzantine.com

CONTRACTORVan Kinnett of Seabreeze Custom Homes(843) 224-0282seabreezecustomhomes.com

PLUMBING FIXTURESMoluf’s(843) 723-4881 molufs.com

KITCHEN CABINETSRoberto Puig of Renovations by Roberto(843) 860-9029renovationsbyrobertopuig. wordpress.com

KITCHEN APPLIANCESSignature Appliance Center(843) 571-5735signaturekitchens.net

KITCHEN HARDWAREFoxworth Decorative Hardware(843) 881-0827foxworth-hardware.com

WINDOW TREATMENTSTim McMillan of Around the House(843) 478-1913aroundthehousecharleston.com

DOORSSouthern Lumber and Millwork(843) 744-6281southernlumbermillwork.com

MANTLE, CEDAR TIMBERS, AND CYPRESS PANELINGThe Timber Shop(843) 906-4385thetimbershop.com

MASTER BATHROOM TILEMelcer Tile(843) 744-5345 melcertile.com

MIRRORSPort City Glass & Mirror(843) 577-6500portcityglass.net

LUTRON LIGHT PANELSCharleston Lighting and Interiors(843) 766-3055charlestonlightingandinteriors.com

LIGHTINGRestoration Hardware(800) 910-9836restorationhardware.com

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS Martol Marble and Granite(843) 460-5723martolgranite.com

LANDSCAPINGSeagrass Landscaping(843) 224-6076

MORTISE AND TENON TIMBER FRAMESJordan Finch of American College of the Building Arts (540) 333-0054finchwoodworks.com

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For the past three Augusts, Charleston Home + Design magazine has given away a backyard make-over to one very lucky Lowcountry local at the Custom Home + Remodel show at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium. This year, Paul and Chris Hitopoulos, Colonial Lake-front home-owners, were our winners. Now, they come home everyday to a relaxing backyard oasis designed by Patty Craven and Nick Popovich of DIG Landscape.

1. Sonos Connect Amp and Bridge plus Two Outdoor Speakers from AV Lifestyles

2. Pergola from Express Sunrooms

3. Cornhole Game from CharlestonTailgate.com

Other Participants Included: Trash Service from McBride Environmental • Patio Materials from Fieldstone Center

The Hitopoulos Family’s Prize Package Included:

Backyard Makeover Revealed


The Backyard Makeover Crew at the Finished Jobsite

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4 . Grill from Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens

5. Plants, Trees, Sod, and Mulch from Stacks Nursery

6 . Project Design and Management by DIG Landscape

7 . Pavers and Installation from Just Hardscapes

8. Landscape Lighting Package from Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

9. Granite-Topped Weatherproof Pull-Out Trash Cabinet from

In & Outdoor Cabinetry

10 . Outdoor Furniture from Backyard Retreats

11 . 25-Square-Foot Water Feature from HLG Growers

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$2,000 Bed Swing Built by Salt Wood Company and Upholstered by Aiden Fabrics

$2,000 Landscape Master Plan from REMARK Landscape Architects

$2,000 Custom Walk-in Closet Makeover from Tailored Closets

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This past April at the Charleston Home + Design Show on Daniel Island, Rosie Steiby won the Home Organizing Makeover, which included a new wall bed from HWC Custom Cabinetry, a closet makeover by the team at 1st Class Painting and Restoration, and 20 hours of organizing service from Jennifer Truesdale of STR8N UP. The project integrated a complete makeover of the master bedroom’s closet, which created ample functional storage space and made everything easily accessible.

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Rosie Steiby’s Prize Package Included:

Closet Makeover from: 1st Class Painting and Restoration

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Murphy Wall Bed from:HWC Custom Cabinetry

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This year, the national CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Symposium was hosted at Charleston’s Hibernian Hall, giving our lovely historic city a chance to show off its im-pressive architecture to hundreds of individuals from all over the world. All who were in attendance have made careers of creating works of art that people use on a daily basis, whether commercial or residential. CH+D had the opportunity to meet several architects on the red carpet who graciously shared their opinions and aspirations. Though some enjoyed designing more modern structures, they were all excessively impressed with the stories so many of our historic buildings have to tell.

For more information, visit crancharleston.org.

Architect Conference Draws International Audience

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The owners of Buck Lumber have made some major changes to their Design Center. In addition to a com-pletely updated display room, they have added seating and conference areas for a more comforting, inviting feel when you first walk in the door. The conference areas are open for customers to consult with design-ers and architects; they’re becoming a new top choice for continuing education opportunities for local professionals. As an added perk, the folks at Buck Lumber have also given their website a facelift by mak-ing it more interactive. Now, customers can preview Buck Lumber’s products online and even schedule a visit to the design center for a consultation.

Buck Lumber’s Design Center Redesigned

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Rick’s Lighting is excited to celebrate 30 years of business in the Lowcountry and even more thrilled to have extended its reper-toire to include home décor and rugs. “We’re not just lights any-more,” owner Rick Mappus says. “We’re about the whole home.” Expanding into the décor market includes the addition of the new Designer Lighting Warehouse located conveniently behind Rick’s Lighting. Because Rick’s Lighting specializes in overstock, surplus, and discontinued products and because it maintains a warehouse setting instead of a showroom, the discounts are passed down to the customer in order to encourage everyone to buy local, rather than in the mass market. Rick’s Lighting takes its role in the Lowcountry economy seriously.

For more information, call Rick’s Lighting at (843) 763-2282 or visit rickslighting.com.

Audio Tech Services has expanded to include Innovative The-ater and Sound’s clients and products, creating a business with a new name —AV Lifestyles. In an effort to provide a wider range of options and to streamline customer service, AV Lifestyles owners David Smith and Trevor Von Etten have joined their team of experts. “It’s important to all of us at AV Lifestyles that our clients get the most complete solutions to their home tech-nology needs, as well as the widest selection of merchandise,” explains David, “So this merge is a great opportunity to do just that.”

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Innovative Theater and Sound Merges with Audio Tech Services

Alluring marsh views and panoramic beach scenery are eas-ily accessible in a city situated amongst rivers, the vast ocean, and expansive wetlands; it’s no surprise that homeowners seek to build houses that take advantage of such vistas. Because so many homes in Charleston are considered to be at or below sea level, Smart Vent has developed an interactive website to help current and potential homeowners learn more about determining flood zones in Charleston, preventing flood damage, and saving on necessary flood insurance. YourFloodRisk.com simplifies the process with a three-step method for locating regularly flooded areas, understanding insurance evaluations, and finding solutions best suited for a variety of situations.

For more information, call Smart Vent at (877) 441-8368 or visit YourFloodRisk.com and SmartVent.com.

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High-traffic areas of the home may always be difficult to keep clutter-free, but kitchens in particular are notorious for their messes. You hurry in the back door, drop those heavy groceries, leave your phone somewhere (maybe in a drawer), peel sticky apples for pie, bake a loaf of bread (that’s why there’s flour everywhere), or just spill a drink. Under-cabinet lighting systems are a brilliant first step to removing electrical items from the counter and streamlin-ing the processes of, well, everything that happens in the kitchen. For this reason, Carolina Lanters and Lighting has introduced a new product line from Legrande. Legrande’s offerings include under-cabinet lighting, power plugs, USB ports, and even a selection of stylish switchplates all de-signed to keep your kitchen safe, clean, and clutter-free.

For more information, call Carolina Lanterns and Lighting at (843) 881-4170 or visit carolinalanterns.com.

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For the past 26 years, the Charleston Home Builders Associa-tion (HBA) has been recognizing the great work of area builders at the PRISM Awards. This year, local home-building profes-sionals, eagerly awaiting to see if their project won one of the coveted glass trophies, filled every seat at the American Theater in downtown Charleston. In addition to many national compa-nies, the HBA rewarded the talent of several local builders.

Best Remodeling Project ($150,000 to $200,000):

Priester’s Custom ContractingBest Single-Family Home ($1,200,000 to $1,300,000):

Structures Building Company

Excellence in Customer Service Award:

Structures Building Company

Best Community Pool and Outdoor Living Space:

Aqua Blue PoolsBest Single-Family Residential Pool and Outdoor

Living Space: Aqua Blue Pools

Best Direct-Mail Piece: Nautilus Company

Local Custom Builders and Contractors Honored at the Charleston HBA Chapter’s

PRISM Awards

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It’s a rare occasion that I stroll Summerville’s historic Main Street, but for this outing, native Sherry Crawford (our Director of Advertising) convinced me (as well as the rest of CH+D’s production team) that one particular little wine spot—Accent on Wine—was well worth the drive from the peninsula. And, well, she was right.

I’ve been to my fair share of wine shops, but none ever seemed to have the sense of familiarity that our group experienced at Accent on Wine. The owner, Stephane, greeted us cheerfully and taught us about the different beer and wine options, imparting his vast knowledge gleaned from his formative years in Brittany, France. This lesson wasn’t part of any special treatment; while we were chatting at the bar, I witnessed him spend a good bit of time helping a shopping couple choose the perfect bottle from the ceiling-high shelves. His team of bow-tied aficionados was equally as conversant and helpful to guests coming in and out.

Stephane’s motive for opening the thriving shop? Sharing his pas-sion for the grape. He described, “Good wine doesn’t have to be ex-pensive. Find someone who thinks they cannot afford good wine and bring them to me. I can show them differently; there is a wine for everyone.” While Accent on Wine does carry a multitude of high-end options, I was pleased to find an entire section of vino priced below the ten-dollar mark, making a bottle for an average weeknight dinner a viable option.

Because we stopped in during lunchtime, the kitchen was cooking up a selection of signature Small Bites, which are open-faced sandwich-es in a variety of flavors that can be mixed and matched. We paired the small bites with a charcuterie board filled with cured meat, pâté, and several cheeses, and we topped off the meal with a dark-chocolate-and-caramel-sea-salt bar prepared by pastry chef Claire Chapman of Peninsula Grill. I’m fairly sure that I could have consumed my weight in that sweet treat.

We left full and happy, and I believe I just may be riding I-26 to Summerville a little more often.

Out of Your Home

Into Your City

By: Megan J. Busch

Accent on Wine: A Win for Summerville

(from left) Jameson Lane, Stephane Peltier, and John Schaefer

For more information, call (843) 832-1212 or visit accentwine.com.



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Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. 266-8700Palmetto Wood Floors 884-6191Furniture Antiques Market 849-8850Backyard Retreats, Inc. 856-0049Charleston Classic Consignment 695-8452Coralberry Cottage 884-2225Danco Modern Furniture 884-2256Domain Interiors & Design, LLC 388-0328For the House - The Barstool Shop 881-7073GDC Home 571-5142Hoardin' Helen's 442-7800M & M Oil & Propane 559-9113Main Street Antiques 879-9529My Room Furniture Gallery 800-338-8534Next to New 606-2715Palm Casual 881-0041Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Steven Shell Living 216-3900Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689Furniture Restoration Carpenters Antiques and Restoration 884-3411Garage Doors All About Garage Doors 832-4304Garage Floor Coatings Carolina Flooring Specialists 725-8502Garage Organization California Closets 762-7980Carolina Flooring Specialists 725-8502Lowcountry Monkey Bars 296-1698Tailored Closets 696-0791Garden Décor M & M Oil & Propane (The Fireplace) 559-9113Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Gas Lanterns Carolina Lanterns & Lighting 881-4170Generators Lowcountry Generators 696-0082Smith's Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 552-3772Geothermal Heating & Air Edge Solutions 556-5526Grills M&M Oil & Propane 559-9113Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens 216-0006Gutters Leafguard of the Lowcountry 832-3353Hardscapes Accu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121 Just Hardscape & Design 761-3410SPS Custom Stone 277-7110Hardwood Floor Refinishing Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Palmetto Wood Floors 884-6191Hardwood Floors Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Charleston One Source 278-1751Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Palmetto Wood Floors 884-6191Home Automation Audio Warehouse 571-0535AV Lifestyles 277-0027Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Home Décor Antiques Market 849-8850Coralberry Cottage 884-2225GDC Home 571-5142Hoardin' Helen's 442-7800Main Street Antiques & Consignment 879-9529MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Next to New 606-2715Palmetto Faux Studio 214-5253Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Steven Shell Living 216-3900Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689Home Energy Audit Palmetto Home Energy Audit, Inc 607-4442Home Theater Audio Warehouse 571-0535AV Lifestyles 277-0059Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Hurricane Shutters / Protection Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters 822-5519Muhler 572-9727HVAC (Heating and Air) Palmetto Home Energy Audit, Inc 607-4442Smith's Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 552-3772Indoor Air Quality Crawl Space Solutions 826-0404ECOFOAM Insulation & Coatings, LLC 645-2300ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Insulation

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Antiques Antiques Market 849-8850Main Street Antiques & Consignment 879-9529Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689Appliance Repairs Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Plugs Appliance Center 531-5140Swift Appliance 388-7283Appliances Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Plugs Appliance Center 531-5140Swift Appliance 388-7283Architects Architecture Plus, Inc 568-7681Bill Huey & Associates 805-6700Christopher Rose Architects 559-7670Morris Architecture 577-8010Verdi Company, The 475-3317Art Gallery Antiques Market 849-8850Barstools For The House - The Barstool Shop 881-7073Bathroom Vanities Classic Remodeling 763-3297Blinds Advanced Window Fashions 881-8858Best Buy Blinds 884-3454Budget Blinds 856-9498The Louver Shop 1-800-528-7866Builder America's Home Place 824-2174Amerisips 637-4311Arthur Rutenberg Homes 371-1432Artistic Design & Construction 573-2444Carson Homes 971-3667Cinder Creek Construction 737-2201Coastal Cottages of SC 296-9427Coastal Design Builders, LLC 300-9383Dynamic Design-Build 345-5044Gochnauer Constuction 327-3906JD Smith Custom Homes LLC 881-8843Jeffrey Builders 270-9879Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes 881-3930Mahshie Custom Homes 200-8253Max G Crosby Construction, Co LLC 766-9976Morris Construction, Inc. 577-8010Phillip W Smith General Contractor, Inc 881-9828Priester's Custom Contracting LLC 200-8495RS Custom Homes, LLC 886-5187Sea Island Builders 883-7430Structures Building Co. 856-6901Thomas Evans Custom Building and Renovations 442-0277Tom Martin & Son, LLC 559-3823Three River Homes 200-8868Verdi Company, The 475-3317Building Materials Amerisips 637-4311Atlantic Roofing Distributors 308-0040Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Carolina Machine Finishing 760-0029Charleston's Rigging and Marine Hardware 723-7145Liberty Cedar 744-0450Nichiha 866-424-4421Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Cabinets Advanced Kitchen Design 225-9344Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts 852-9407Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. 856-8255Charleston Cabinets Inc 554-7800Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Classic Kitchens of Charleston 991-4207Dynamic Design-Build 345-5044HWC Custom Cabinetry 207-0750In & Outdoor Cabinetry 670-1392Jilco Kitchen & Bath 849-6465Just Additions & Remodeling 928-3971Kitchen Magic of the Lowcountry 737-6887Mevers Kitchens & Baths 410-5656Shelf Genie 888-491-6191Southeast Kitchens 795-8809Sullivan Custom Cabinets 554-5880Carpeting Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Central Vacuum Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802Ceramic Coating Rhino Shield 884-1992Closet & Organization Systems Advanced Window Fashions 881-8858California Closets 762-7980Carolina Coastal Designs 532-8045HWC Custom Cabinetry 207-0750Tailored Closets 696-0791Concrete Products

SPS Custom Stone 277-7110Consignments Charleston Classic Consignment 695-8452Hoardin' Helens 442-7800Main Street Antiques & Consignment 879-9529Next to New 606-2715Cookware Kitchen Craft 352-483-7600The All American Kitchen & Outdoor Co. LLC 770-3909Countertops Advanced Kitchen Design 225-9344AGM Imports 747-0088Atlantic Stone 737-5004Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts 852-9407Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. 856-8255Dynamic Countertops 345-5044East Coast Granite & Design 628-6318Fisher Recycling 554-6099Jilco Kitchen & Bath 849-6465Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345Mevers Kitchen & Baths 410-5656MVP Granite and Flooring 388-2326Real Deal Countertops 866-707-1414Sullivan Custom Cabinets 554-5880Southeast Kitchens 795-8809Universal Marble & Granite, Inc 866-919-7779Vitoria International 760-2470Cultured Marble Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345Decks Lowcountry Pool House 606-2065Decorative Concrete Accu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121Decorative Hardware Charleston's Rigging and Marine Hardware 723-7145Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Mevers Kitchens & Baths 410-5656Moluf's 723-4881Port City Supplies, Inc. 554-0450Design / Build America's Home Place 824-2174Amerisips 637-4311Dynamic Design-Build 345-5044Southeast Kitchens 795-8809Verdi Company, The 475-3317Designer deGuise Interiors 971-1491Domain Interiors & Design, LLC 388-0328KMD Interiors, LLC 819-8254Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc 819-4909Docks & Repairs Charleston's Rigging and Marine Hardware 723-7145Doors Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Charleston One Source 278-1751Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Drapes Advanced Window Fashions 881-8858Domain Interiors & Design 388-0328MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Driveways and Walks Accu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121Just Hardscapes & Design 761-3410SPS Custom Stone 277-7110Electric Berkeley Electric Cooperative 572-5454Electrical Contractor Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC 557-0106QEI- Quality Electric Inc. 797-7603Elevators & Dumb Waiters Coastal Elevators & Lifts, LLC 557-0106Fabrics Aiden Fabrics 216-0008GDC Home 571-5142Fencing Low Country Iron & Woodworks 803-515-0124Maner Builders Supply Co 552-0242Financial Services Allstate / Kevin Shealy 573-4777Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union 832-2614Fireplaces Backyard Amenities 793-7093M&M Oil & Propane 559-9113Flood Vents Smart Vent Products, Inc. 877-441-8368Flooring Buckhannon Brothers Tile 881-8911Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Charleston One Source 278-1751Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Lowcountry Monkey Bars 296-1698Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345MVP Granite and Flooring 388-2326

Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. 266-8700Palmetto Wood Floors 884-6191Furniture Antiques Market 849-8850Backyard Retreats, Inc. 856-0049Charleston Classic Consignment 695-8452Coralberry Cottage 884-2225Danco Modern Furniture 884-2256Domain Interiors & Design, LLC 388-0328For the House - The Barstool Shop 881-7073GDC Home 571-5142Hoardin' Helen's 442-7800M & M Oil & Propane 559-9113Main Street Antiques 879-9529My Room Furniture Gallery 800-338-8534Next to New 606-2715Palm Casual 881-0041Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Steven Shell Living 216-3900Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689Furniture Restoration Carpenters Antiques and Restoration 884-3411Garage Doors All About Garage Doors 832-4304Garage Floor Coatings Carolina Flooring Specialists 725-8502Garage Organization California Closets 762-7980Carolina Flooring Specialists 725-8502Lowcountry Monkey Bars 296-1698Tailored Closets 696-0791Garden Décor M & M Oil & Propane (The Fireplace) 559-9113Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Gas Lanterns Carolina Lanterns & Lighting 881-4170Generators Lowcountry Generators 696-0082Smith's Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 552-3772Geothermal Heating & Air Edge Solutions 556-5526Grills M&M Oil & Propane 559-9113Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens 216-0006Gutters Leafguard of the Lowcountry 832-3353Hardscapes Accu-Brick Paving Systems of Charleston 821-0121 Just Hardscape & Design 761-3410SPS Custom Stone 277-7110Hardwood Floor Refinishing Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Palmetto Wood Floors 884-6191Hardwood Floors Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings 571-0013Charleston One Source 278-1751Elegant Hardwood Floors 723-8172Palmetto Wood Floors 884-6191Home Automation Audio Warehouse 571-0535AV Lifestyles 277-0027Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Home Décor Antiques Market 849-8850Coralberry Cottage 884-2225GDC Home 571-5142Hoardin' Helen's 442-7800Main Street Antiques & Consignment 879-9529MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Next to New 606-2715Palmetto Faux Studio 214-5253Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Steven Shell Living 216-3900Terrace Oaks Antique Mall 795-9689Home Energy Audit Palmetto Home Energy Audit, Inc 607-4442Home Theater Audio Warehouse 571-0535AV Lifestyles 277-0059Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Hurricane Shutters / Protection Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters 822-5519Muhler 572-9727HVAC (Heating and Air) Palmetto Home Energy Audit, Inc 607-4442Smith's Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc. 552-3772Indoor Air Quality Crawl Space Solutions 826-0404ECOFOAM Insulation & Coatings, LLC 645-2300ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Insulation


ECOFOAM Insulation & Coatings 645-2300Energy One America 388-6260Insurance Allstate / Kevin Shealy 573-4777McKay Insurance, Inc. 881-2229Interior Decorating deGuise Interiors 971-1491Domain Interiors & Design, LLC 388-0328GDC Home 571-5142MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Zimmerman Interiors 971-6880Interior/Exterior Trim Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Kitchen Accessories Kitchen Craft 352-483-7600The All American Kitchen & Outdoor Co. LLC 770-3909Landscape Architect Remark 746-9573Landscape Design Backyard Amenities 793-7093Charleston Landscape, LLC 296-7592D.I.G. Landscapes 327-4372HLG Growers of SC 901-4862Remark 746-9573Landscape Lighting Outdoor Lighting Perspectives 412-5874Landscape Materials Charleston Landscape, LLC 296-7592Fisher Recycling 554-6099HLG Growers of SC 901-4862Stacks Nursery 832-4769Landscaping Backyard Amenities 793-7093Charleston Landscape, LLC 296-7592D.I.G. Landscapes 327-4372Hardy Services Group, LLC 881-3344HLG Growers of SC 901-4862Stacks Nursery 832-4769Lawn and Garden Backyard Amenities 793-7093Lawn Irrigation Hardy Services Group, LLC 881-3344LED Lighting Outdoor Lighting Perspectives 412-5874Light Fixtures Carolina Lanterns & Lighting 881-4170Charleston Lamp Company 763-9150Charleston Lighting and Interiors 766-3055Circa Lighting 937-5990Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Rick's Lighting 763-2282Steven Shell Living 216-3900Lumber Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Liberty Cedar 744-0450Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Mantles AGM Imports 747-0088Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Marble AGM Imports 747-0088East Coast Granite & Design 628-6318Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Real Deal Countertops 866-707-1414Universal Marble & Granite, Inc. 866-919-7779Vitoria International 760-2470Millwork Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Charleston Woodworks 744-0016Liberty Cedar 744-0450Lowcountry Iron & Woodworks 803-515-0124Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Mirrors Century Glass 614-4628Charleston Lighting and Interiors 766-3055Palmetto Moon Antiques 856-1881Port City Glass and Mirror 577-6500Rick's Lighting 763-2282 Moisture Control Crawl Space Solutions 826-0404ECOFOAM Insulation & Coatings 645-2300Energy One America 388-6260ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Mold Prevention Carolina Green Energy Audit 471-1560Crawl Space Solutions 826-0404ESS: Environmental Solutions + Service 881-0027Energy One America 388-6260Mortgage Loans Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union 832-2614Moving & Storage Pendergrass Moving Company, The 971-0919Read’s Moving Systems 285-7374

Outdoor Furniture Backyard Retreats, Inc. 856-0049Palm Casual 881-0041Outdoor Kitchens Backyard Amenities 793-7093Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301In & Outdoor Cabinetry 670-1392M & M Oil & Propane (The Fireplace) 402-7790Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens 216-0006Southeast Kitchens 795-8809SPS Custom Stone 277-7110Paint Rhino Shield 884-1992Sherwin-Williams Company 1-800-4SherwinSpectrum Paint 866-437-5863Painters 1st Class Painting & Restoration 324-6006Carolina Machine Finishing 760-0029Koozer Painting 881-2212Palmetto Faux Studio 214-5253Rhino Shield 884-1992Painter-Faux Palmetto Faux Studios 214-5253Pergola Backyard Amenities 793-7093Express Sunrooms 501-0036Special Additions, Inc. 851-2303Pest Control Anchor Pest Management, Inc 367-5397Creature Catchers 205-0551Lane's Pest Control 467-2273Ledford's Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 766-8298Mosquito Nix 619-3033Mosquito Sniper 367-5397Palmetto Exterminators 766-9701Palmetto Mosquito Control 766-9701Plumbing Fixtures Ferguson Enterprises Inc. 747-6301Moluf's 723-4881Port City Supplies, Inc. 554-0450Pool and Spa Covers Pool Cover Solutions of the Southeast 766-0289Professional Designer / Kitchens Strock Enterprise Design & Remodel LLC 566-0250Propane Berkeley Electric Cooperative 572-5454M&M Oil & Propane 559-9113Property Management Southern Shores Real Estate 225-2990Sweet Grass Property Services 768-1500Real Estate Southern Shores Real Estate 225-2990Remodeling 1st Class Painting & Restoration 261-0212Advanced Kitchen Designs 225-9344Artistic Design & Construction 573-2444Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts 852-9407Carson Homes LLC 971-3667Charleston Cabinets Inc 554-7800Cinder Creek Construction 737-2201Classic Remodeling 763-3297Coastal Design Builders, LLC 300-9383Dynamic Design-Build 345-5044Gochnauer Contstuction 327-3906JD Smith Custom Homes LLC 881-8843Jeffery Builders 270-9879Just Additions & Remodeling 352-7341Mahshie Custom Homes 200-8253Phillip W Smith General Contractor, Inc 881-9828Priester's Custom Contracting LLC 200-8495Sea Island Builders 883-7430Southeast Kitchens 795-8809Strock Enterprise Design & Remodel LLC 566-0250Structures Building Co. 856-6901Sunview General Contractors 532-9157Thomas Evans Custom Building and Renovations 442-0277Three River Homes 200-8868Tom Martin & Son, LLC 559-3823Roofing Atlantic Roofing Distributors 308-0040Security & Safety Systems Audio Warehouse 571-0535Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Shelving & Organization Shelf Genie 888-491-6191STR8N Up Professional Organizing Services 696-6960Shower Doors Century Glass 614-4628Port City Glass and Mirror 577-6500Shutters Advanced Window Fashions 881-8858Best Buy Blinds 884-3454Budget Blinds 856-9498

Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters 822-5519Plantation Shutter Company, The 877-202-1144The Louver Shop 1-800-532-7866Timberlane, Inc. 800-250-2221Siding Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Carolina Machine Finishing 760-0029Nichiha 866-424-4421Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp 744-6281Solar Hot Water Heaters Edgewater Energy Services 937-9999Solar Solutions Edgewater Energy Services 937-9999Spas & Hot Tubs Alaglas Pools of Charleston 789-9469Aqua Blue Pools 767-7665Atkinson Pools and Spas 881-3068Blue Haven Pools 552-6000Clear Blue Pools Inc. 300-4143Crystal Clear Pools 881-9595Lowcountry Custom Pool & Spa 886-8988Staging & Staging Consultations Pendergrass Moving Company, The 971-0919Stone Products AGM Imports 747-0088Atlantic Stone 737-5004East Coast Granite & Design 628-6318Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Real Deal Countertops 866-707-1414Universal Marble & Granite 866-919-7779Vitoria International 760-2470Structured Insulated Panels Amerisips 637-4311Structured Wiring Audio Warehouse 571-0535AV Lifestyles 277-0059Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Sunrooms Express Sunrooms 501-0036Muhler 572-9727Special Additions, Inc. 851-2303Surge Protection-Whole House Applied Sciences 853-3488Swimming Pools Alaglas Pools of Charleston 789-9469Aqua Blue Pools 767-7665Atkinson Pools and Spas 881-3068Backyard Amenities 793-7093Blue Haven Pools 552-6000Clear Blue Pools Inc. 300-4143Crystal Clear Pools 881-9595Heritage Pools LLC 762-3417Lowcountry Custom Pool & Spa 886-8988Termite Contract Anchor Pest Management 367-5397Lane's Pest Control 467-2273 Ledford's Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 766-8298Palmetto Exterminators 766-9701Tile Buckhannon Brothers Tile 881-8911Carpet Baggers Floor Coverings 571-0013Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. 266-8700Tree Removal Services New Leaf Tree Service, LLC 260-6550Schneider Tree Care 864-244-3088Upholstery Aiden Fabrics 216-0008Whole House Audio Audio Warehouse 571-0535AV Lifestyles 277-0059Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 843-797-7603Window Treatments Advanced Window Fashions 881-8858Audio Warehouse 571-0535Best Buy Blinds 884-3454Budget Blinds 856-9498Carolina Coastal Designs 532-8045deGuise Interiors 971-1491MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Plantation Shutter Company, The 877-202-1144The Louver Shop 1-800-532-7866Windows Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150Muhler 572-9727Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Sunview General Contractors 532-9157Wrought Iron Low Country Iron & Woodworks 803-655-5653


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