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Queen B.Miss South Carolina Brooke Mosteller opens the doors of her Mt. Pleasant childhood home to share stories about growing up in the Lowcountry and her journey to the Miss America pageant.

Recipe for a Dream KitchenBeware! You may have to restrain yourself from gutting your kitchen immediately upon viewing this feature. We present 56 steps to a dream kitchen, so you’ll have plenty of inspiration for the endeavor (for which we recommend hiring some help).

Mapping Your Kitchen StyleGet a head start in shopping; begin with our kitchen product guide, which showcases a sampling of our favorite selections—from countertops to dining room chairs.

The Business of Being ConstructiveInstead of stashing your files under the stairs or typing out emails on your tablet from bed, designate an efficient work space. We recommend that you check out this feature to evaluate your storage, technology, and design needs.

The Chef ’s TableStep inside the kitchens of five local chefs and cookbook authors, and try your hand at their favorite weeknight recipes.

Choosing the Right BuilderMaking the decision to build a custom home is an important milestone. Before you begin interviewing potential builders, check out our tips for choosing the perfect one.

Coastal Living Magazine ShowhouseMissed the tour of Coastal Living’s Daniel Island Showhouse? Do not fret. We bring you the best photos from the recently completed Charleston cottage.

Backyard RevealSee the amazing outdoor transformation at the West Ashley home of Jenna Michael, the winner of our Backyard Makeover given away at the Custom Home + Remodel Show in August 2013.

Home Show PreviewTake the opportunity to walk through the pages of Charleston Home + Design magazine by attending our January home show at the Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium. Get a sneak peek from our preview to plan your new home or remodel excursion.

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Pictured on the Cover:Brooke MostellerPhotographed in Her Foyer in October 2013

Cover Photo by:Patrick Brickman, Art Director

GreenhouseTo help cultivate your eco-consciousness, check out innovative new products and ser-vices from local companies that promote energy-efficiency as well as sustainable design.

TrendsWe tackle texture —rough, sleek, and plush—in this issue's Trends section. There's an accessory for every style, a texture for every taste.

Savvy SpenderWhen shopping for the home, there are always options—especially when it comes to price range. Check out this issue’s Savvy Spender to see kitchen appliances ranging from top-of-the-line to budget-friendly.

H2OmeLiving near the salty ocean can wreak havoc to the very materials used to construct our homes. We’ve listed several tried and true products made to protect against the threats of coastal living like rust, water damage, and hurricanes.

Nature/NurtureIn Charleston, outdoor living is an art form. Become an artist in your own right with tips and tricks from local landscaping and garden specialists.

Project FilesPeruse the impressive results of transformative home projects courtesy of several local companies.

Home + Design NewsFind out what’s happening in Charleston’s home + design industry, and pick up a few CH+D suggestions for things to do, see, read, and listen to in the Lowcountry.

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The CH+D staff enjoyed a sunny mid-October afternoon by being hospitably welcomed into the

Mosteller home, a Monticello-inspired, marsh-front abode overlooking Boone Hall Plantation. In a truly Southern fashion, we sat in an array of rocking chairs on the back portico, sipping sweet tea and chatting with Brooke, one of her sisters Caroline, and her parents, Rick and Cyndi. Between Brooke and Cyndi’s honest take on pageant-ry, Rick’s input about his three beloved daughters, and Caroline’s witty one-liners, the time spent with the Mostellers proved to be completely delightful.

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Unless you live in a New York City flat, work late hours at the office, and bring home Chinese food each night, chances are you spend a con-

siderable amount of time in your house preparing meals in your kitchen and catching up on work in your home office. These rooms are essential in creating a fully func-tional home (outside of the big city, at least). Thus, we’ve dedicated this issue to the rooms in which we work. Become inspired—while reading our kitchen fea-ture, Recipe for a Dream Kitchen, and office fea-ture, The Business of Being Constructive—to transform rooms initially designed for drudgery into spaces intended for peaceful productivity. As a special treat, CH+D also brings you two fea-tures of national significance with local appeal. Take a moment to check out Coastal Living magazine’s show-house, which is located right here in the Lowcountry and was built by Max Crosby Construction, a major contribu-tor to the Charleston-area housing market since 1977. And if you haven’t done so already, flip through our cover story featuring Mt. Pleasant native and Miss America contestant Brooke Mosteller. The pageant gave each lady 20 seconds for her interview. We give you 14 pages of in-sights about making it to Miss America, coming home to a Monticello-inspired house, and continuing an ad-vanced education at the University of South Carolina.

Since everything comprising a home expresses who we are and what we’d like to be, the home is personal. Thanks for letting us in.

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Whether your interior style is as traditional as the Biltmore, as contemporary as the Guggenheim, or as colorful as Russia’s St. Basil’s Cathedral, local shops in Charleston will have just what you’re looking for to add pizzazz to your kitchen. Start your shopping journey here by perusing some of

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Many people (especially writers) express an inability to be productive without a precise environment, often involving organized paperwork, proper lighting, comfortable seating, and a generally appeasing atmosphere. Nowhere in the home is it more important to have these components come together for productivity than in the offi ce or study. Thus, we present to you some of the most effi cient residential work spaces in the Lowcountry fi t for a wide range of unique professions.

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DreamKitchenEven gourmet chefs need a recipe to produce delectable fare that will be enjoyed by the masses, so follow their lead and do as a culinista would when cooking up an exquisite kitchen. Because, any compilation of ingredients (be it food or otherwise) without forethought will likely result in a poor review from a visiting critic. In need of a dream-kitchen recipe? Follow our 56 fool-proof steps culled from the Lowcountry’s 56 best fi ve-star residential kitchens. Trust us, you’ll like how it turns out.

The Chef's KitchenFive master foodies cook up their favoriteweeknight delights from the comfort of

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MEET+GREET

What was the impetus for opening Domain Interiors and Design?

When I relocated to Charleston two years ago, I struggled to find high-quality furnishings and accessories for my new home. As I began work-ing locally as a residential designer, I found that many of my clients had the same experience. I have worked several years as both a designer and a manufacturer’s representative, and I felt that Charleston’s market was ready for more options. I have always dreamed of having my own home dé-cor store because I love working with people and helping homeowners re-solve their design issues. What kinds of products should hom-eowners and professional designers expect to find at Domain?

They will find modern, transitional, and customizable furniture, bedding, accessories, and rugs. We are the larg-est Charleston Forge gallery in the area, the only Calvin Klein Curator Collection dealer in the Lowcountry,

the first local retailer of Tara Shaw, and the only Legacy Linens bedding retailer here. We are also the first to carry a new local line of children’s and college-team-themed bedding called Grits and Grace. In addition, we are working with a very talent-ed local craftsman who is making custom tables, mirrors, and shelving using unique finishing techniques. Our customers absolutely love his work.

What interior design trends are you seeing in the Lowcountry? Clients are breaking away from the ex-pected beachy, coastal look, and they are mixing in modern or mid-century pieces. I am also seeing more interest in buying American-made products; many customers desire pieces that are not mass-produced, but hand-crafted with a story to tell. For more information, call Domain Interiors and Design at (843) 388-0328 or visit domainmtp.com. Stop in to shop at 652 Coleman Boulevard, Suite 100 in Mt. Pleasant.

Dominatingthe DesignMarketChic does not begin to describe the fresh, eclectic interior décor at Mt.

Pleasant’s new store, Domain Interiors and Design. With a bachelor of

fine arts in interior design and almost 20 years of experience in residen-

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With clean water availability becoming a rising con-cern and water and sewer rates increasing almost every year, one of the main goals of the irrigation

industry is to reduce as much over watering and runoff as pos-sible. By opting for a proper system design or upgrade, hom-eowners can quickly recoup their investment by making their system more efficient. Some systems include drip irrigation for pots and shrub beds, rain sensors to prevent operation dur-ing a shower or storm, and smart controllers that sync with

local weather conditions to intuitively water only when your landscape needs it. These features will, in turn, lower water bills and reduce irrigation water waste by ensuring that it goes where it is needed—directly to the plants’ roots. The last thing homeowners want to see is their hard-earned money running down their driveway and into the sewer drain.

For more information, call Charleston Irrigation and Landscape Lighting at (843) 557-4700 or visit rainandshine.net.

Just as Goldilocks knew Papa Bear’s porridge was too hot and Mama Bear’s bed was too low, homeowners should know that no one-sized HVAC system fits ev-

eryone’s needs. To find a system that is just right—maintain-ing optimal efficiency—manual J load calculations can and should be performed. Fortunately, they are a lot easier to per-form than breaking into a family of bears’ home. Simply have an energy auditor perform this calculation to avoid buying a system that is oversized and unable to properly dehumidify

(which causes strange smells, mold or mildew growing in areas that don’t receive much air flow, or an excessive pres-ence of dust mites). Additionally, if your system is larger than necessary, you will be using more energy to operate larger fans and larger compressors. If a simple calculation can prevent a higher bill, who wouldn’t call an energy auditor?

For more information, call Palmetto Home Energy Audit at (843) 607-4442.

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

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“What trends are on the rise in your field for the new year? ”

Nancy Swift of Swift Appliance“I just got word that the New York City market is seeing a white-appliance trend. It will take

some time for it to become a trend elsewhere in the country, but it looks like white may be the new popular color in the coming years. There are a lot of modern-looking options out there now that blend white appliance colors with stainless steel (such as Whirlpool’s Ice Collection) as a transition back to white. People who are looking for something unique are trying colors like slate, which is offered by GE. Honestly, though, my biggest seller here is still stainless-steel appliances. Do I see that trend changing this year? Absolutely not.”

For more information, call (843) 388-7283 or visit swiftappliancesc.com.

Kevin Shealy of Allstate Insurance“We’re really fortunate to be affiliated with Allstate because the national company is seeing a

need to really open up in the Charleston area and be a leader in homeowners insurance plans. There were times in previous years when Allstate wanted to limit their exposure to coastal homeowners because of the damage caused by hurricanes. Right now, though, we want to grow in this area, so we’re offering great competitive rates and coverage. We’re trying to get the word out that we want to be the home insurance company, and we want to take care of our customers here.”

For more information, call (843) 573-4777 or visit allstate.com/kevinshealy.

Brad Hilfrink of Creature Catchers“One of the trends I have been seeing in the last six months is that many people have started

being proactive about critter proofing. They don’t actually have the bug or pest problems yet in their own home, but their neighbor or a family member had problems in the past. Now, those homeowners are attending to the problem before it even starts. A big part of our business is new home sales, too, and the first thing homeowners want is for their new structure to be checked for critter access. It seems like I’m encountering a lot more forward-thinking homeowners recently, and I’m expecting to see more of them in the upcoming year.”

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Line, shape, color, and texture form the elements of art. The same is true for

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ucts. As an expert in the field, Dean was familiar with the flooring choices that would achieve Lou Ann's desired look. He explains,

"The flooring was a joint-selection process between my wife and me. She was in charge of all the colors and decorating; I was in

charge of the type of flooring product used." Sneak a peek into the duo's home to see their final choices and the finished project.

For more information, contact Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings at (843) 571-0013 or visit carpet-baggers.com. Stop by their showroom at 3196 Marginal Road in West Ashley.

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Lou Ann and Dean Kelly of Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings with Beloved Pups, Hank the Hound Dog and Hudson the Spaniel (Named for Atlanta Braves Players Hank Aaron and Tim Hudson)

The master bedroom is cozy, yet open and airy. Dean explains, “The random width and length of the planks work perfectly with the open floor plan. With the large rooms of this house, we felt that the narrow boards would make the floors look too busy. Engineered, factory-finished flooring, which is more dimensionally stable than solid wood options, allowed us to use these wide widths without the worry of cupping.”

The breakfast nook (as well as the master bedroom and powder room, both pictured) boasts rustic, hand-scraped, engineered, factory-finished floors in Sienna Tuscan Hickory by Johnson Wood Floors. The table in the breakfast nook was made from a tree cut by Dean’s great-grandfather and was given to the Kellys as a wedding gift.

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Space-Saving PotentialIt’s amazing what quality organization can do for the amount of usable storage space in the garage. Chris Cobb, owner of the local franchise of Monkey Bars, explains, “With our systems, we try to get as many of your things off the floor as possible to create open spaces usable for other purposes, such as parking cars.” Monkey Bars incorporates a wall-mounting system (including hooks, bars, and shelves) that utilizes the vast surface area of the walls, not just the floor.

Strength in the System The sheer strength of the storage system

from Monkey Bars surpasses those less expensive products found in big-box stores. Each 24-inch-deep shelf is supported by heavy-gauge steel brackets capable of holding 1,000 pounds on every four feet of the shelf ’s surface. In addition, the steel materials are powder-coated to repel rust and corrosion that could lead to the weakening of the product in the future.

Storage StrategiesEven when you purchase a garage storage system, one question still remains: How will I organize all my items?

Chris has a solution. He recommends that long-term storage items (like Christmas tree ornaments) should be placed in bins on higher shelves in the garage. Below the shelving, you should hang short-term-use items, like gardening supplies and kids’ toys. When you choose a system from a company like Monkey Bars, organizing assistance is part of the package, adding even more value to your purchase.

For more information, call Monkey Bars at (843) 296-1698 or visit monkeybarstorage.com/charleston.

After just a short time living in a home, the garage can quickly become an oversized storage unit for odds and ends instead of a safe haven for your automobile. Truly, where else would you store your tandem kayak, beloved beach-cruiser bicycles, last season’s clothes, Halloween decorations, and the lawn mower? With a little bit of expert organization and a storage system like one offered by Monkey Bars, you can have room to keep both your stockpile of stuff and your car in your garage. But is it worth the extra cost? Let’s take a look!

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In the 13th century, glass factories frequently burned down. In order to remove the threat of fire from the city of Venice, the mayor ordered that all glass

factories move to Murano, an island located off the northeast side of San Marco. Since that time, glass has been made in all parts of Italy, but no piece can be truly called Murano glass, what has become an eminent distinction, unless it was made at one of the factories on Murano. This particular epergne (identified by its radiating stems) was likely hand-blown in the mid 1800s with the intention of displaying side dishes such as sweetmeats or fruits. For more information, call Terrace Oaks Antiques Mall at (843) 795-9689 or visit terraceoaksantiques.com.

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The pastoral subject, the tree-trunk-shaped vase, and the restricted color palette (only certain colors could withstand the heat necessary for firing the

lead overglaze) make this piece easily identifiable as a Staffordshire spill vase. These unique vases represent a prolific class of wares that were produced between the late 1700s and early 1800s and designed to hold spills, which are lengths of twisted paper or wood shavings used to light candles, lamps, and pipes from a fireplace before the advent of matches. For more information, call Palmetto Moon Antiques at (843) 856-1881 or visit pmoonantiques.com.

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Rich and elaborate decoration was popular in continental-style furniture. Both flat and three-dimensional surfaces were covered with patterns, motifs,

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9:00am Drew, Sheryl Bidwell (Director of Owner Relations for Sweetgrass), and Isle of Palms homeowner Lisa Blalock meet to discuss the specifics of a property- management contract.

9:25amAfter much excited talk about Lisa’s new property, Sheryl explains to Lisa that Sweetgrass can handle not only the rental aspects (reservations and renter relations) of her property, but also the marketing, housekeeping, and maintenance. Their involvement can be comprehensive, taking all of the responsibility and stress off of Lisa.

11:45amA renter on Kiawah Island calls Drew for advice about a good lunch spot. After chatting about the Rider Cup Bar, Freshfields, and Red’s Ice House, it seems as if Drew is more of a tour guide than a

property manager. His job title certainly does not encompass his full job description.

1:00pmAs part of a monthly inspection, Drew replaces the air filters in a Wild Dunes villa overlooking the ocean. He then checks the lightbulbs, external door locks, and clocks. His goal is to keep the property in its best shape so that renters will return and provide positive feedback, ultimately increasing the rental income for the homeowner.

3:00pm Drew and Sheryl develop a marketing plan for Lisa’s vacation rental including, to start, minor staging and professional photography.

3:20pm Drew schedules an in-house cleaning crew to tidy Lisa’s property before the photo shoot, which has already

been scheduled to occur within the week. Because the housekeeping crew is employed directly by Sweetgrass Properties, they are available when needed. Additionally, the high cost of external maids (who are used by other management companies) is not passed on to the homeowner.

6:00pm Sheryl receives a call from a family that frequently rents on Sullivan’s Island. They have locked themselves out of their beach-side home and need help. She organizes a caretaker to immediately let them in. Sweetgrass staffs an emergency phone line 24-hours-a-day for situations like this. A property manager’s job is never finished.

For more information, call Sweetgrass Properties at (843) 768-1500 or visit sweetgrassrentals.com.

Property Manager Drew Royle of Sweetgrass Properties cannot be in two places at once, but he sure tries to be. Wearing many hats—construction, housekeeping, business, and tourism—he travels from one Lowcountry island to the next to help homeowners and renters alike, which is why CH+D felt he typified a Pro on the Go.

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THE CrAfTSMEN:Spouses Cindi and Carson Rembert of Custom Carolina Hanging Beds

THE CrAfT:Carson planes, shaves, and mills just about everything from the rough, which makes for very unique, highly custom hanging beds. These beds can be hung from a porch ceiling or manufactured to stand free from the house.

THE BACKSTOry: Carson is certainly not new to building. At a young age, he began working as an apprentice to a master interior-trim craftsman, who taught him the importance of paying attention to detail. Now, as owner of Custom Carolina Construction, he is familiar with remodeling, woodworking, and project management. Cindi, committed to the budding bed-swing company, is excited to start and manage a new branch of the family business.

THE PrOCESS: The Remberts meet the interested clients at their home or at Custom Carolina Hanging Beds's showroom to discuss their vision for their hanging bed. They compare options for wood species (cypress, white oak, mahogany, and more), bed size, and fabric style. Carson then sketches the agreed-upon concept. Once the homeowners approve, he puts together the posts (if requested) and the bed frame with glue and stainless-steel fasteners in order to make it as strong as possible. Then, he coats the whole structure with stain, sealer, and polyurethane. Finally, he adds the requested hardware (rope, chain, or wrought iron). In the meantime, Cindi helps the homeowners choose their Sunbrella fabric package, which consists of five 24-by-24-inch pillows, two large bolster pillows, and one five-inch-thick mattress. Homeowners are also given the option to add accessories like cooler boxes, indoor-outdoor ottomans, or tables to go with their custom hanging bed. Around two weeks after the initial contract is signed, Carson and his construction company deliver and install the homeowners' custom hanging bed.

For more information, call Custom Carolina Hanging Beds at (843) 476-1984 or visit carolinahangingbeds.com. To see their work installed, check out the Backyard Makeover Reveal on page 222.

(top left) Each custom hanging bed includes five 24-by-24 inch pillows, two bolsters, and one five-inch-thick mattress, all of which are made locally. (top right) Carson and Cindi Rembert pose in front of their storefront, located near the Limehouse Memorial Bridge to Johns Island. (above) The Remberts’ Baby Ricky (below) Carson crafts his hanging beds from local, rough-sawn wood.

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She Said:Question: He Said:

of Updating Your House

He Said: This definitely is dependent on the homeowners’ personality. I personally love bold and bright colors. I think painting with them is a really inexpensive way to play with different trends. We tend to see a lot more vibrant colors when we paint homes on the coastal landscape of Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and Kiawah Island.

He Said: There are really creative ways to do both updates on a budget. A lot of efforts to simply clean up what you have can go a long way. For the exterior, power washing, paint-ing the trim, and removing debris can be very budget-friendly ways to create huge curb ap-peal. On the inside, I recommend eliminat-ing clutter and opening up adjacent rooms by removing walls if possible.

He Said: First of all, one must clearly identify the integrity and quality of the existing cabi-nets. Most cabinets—as long as they are solidly constructed—can be refinished for less than the cost of completely replacing them. This is one amazing way to update a room while stay-ing on a budget.

She Said: I like bold colors too, but as accents. Neutral colors can blend with anything, and they don’t limit your design options as much as bold colors tend to do. Bright hues can get old quickly, while neutrals are easy on the eyes and stay popular much longer. If you’re set on using some eye-catching paint shades, try applying them in a bathroom, laundry area, or bedroom instead of a main room.

She Said: I agree. Both the interior and exte-rior are important when considering a sale, but it has been my experience that kitch-ens and baths should be a primary focus for homeowners looking to freshen up their abode. Updating a kitchen or bathroom to have open space, functionality, and style is the best solution for increasing the value of a home.

She Said: The construction of the cabinet boxes is important, but you should consider your over-all vision for the room too. There is only so much you can do to transform existing cabinets. If the original cabinets (even if they are glazed, dis-tressed, or refinished) won’t fit your expectations, it may be best to start over completely.

For more information, call 1st Class Painting and Restoration at (843) 261-0212 or visit paintfirstclass.biz.

MeLinda and Tommy Welch of 1st Class Painting and Restoration with Daughter Mackenzie and Son Zachary

When painting, do you recommend that homeowners take a risk by using bold color choices or play it safe with neutrals?

Tommy and MeLinda Welch go head to head about painting, remodeling, and refinishing kitchen cabinetry.

If homeowners are considering a remodel to increase the value of their home, should they focus on updating the interior or creating a more aesthetically pleasing exterior?

When updating a kitchen or bathroom, should homeowners replace their cabinets completely or refinish the ones that already exist?

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Despite what Northerners think, winter is cold here, especially

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a courtyard of one s ownZen in a Box Expansive yards are still en vogue, however, intimate outdoor spaces are best for those who seek tranquility in-stead of yard games, pools, or bonfires.

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Bluestone tiles laid purposefully are an easy way (no need for cement!) to add not only definition to one’s yard, but also accessibility.

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Deciduous Crape Myrtles, which thrive in the Lowcountry, require minimal pruning in the spring and offer a maximum effect in the fall when their leaves turn a rainbow of colors.

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



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Living Trellis Nothing is easier than growing a vine in South Carolina, so take advantage of the tropical environment and incorporate them into your yard's design for an especially local look.

Embedded PathSlabs of rock placed within the grass can be a unique way to create a pathway without the hassle of excavating and laying a perfectly level base (which is required with pavers).

Semi-Dry Pond Adding a natural-looking water feature, including misplaced rocks and creeping plants, makes a neighborhood yard look one-with-nature rather than intentional and orchestrated.

For more information about this Daniel Island project, call HLG Growers at (843) 901-4862 or visit hlggrowers.com.

Ornamental Grasses A mounding plant, ornamental grass (like this Muhly grass) offers a beautiful shape as well as soft, feathery plumes that dance in the ocean-side breeze.

Controlling Erosion Barrier islands often receive the brunt of wet tropical storms; thus, it is essential to prevent devastating erosion by incorporating extensive plantings on lots with a natural upward pitch.

Organic Path Sometimes there is no need for a well-defined pathway, just a parting of the plants that allows for easy access to a more manicured golf-course fairway.

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Personal SpaceIn a tight backyard, it is important to keep the space orderly and functional, which is why small, well-chosen shrubs and trees are a good way to avoid overcrowding the area.

Splash of CreativityJoining an outdoor chandelier with a hanging plant could not be more creative, and it gives this pergola a romantic flair.

Ground Cover Pine straw helps insulate the soil (while still allowing water and air to reach the underlying earth) from temperature fluc-tuations, keeping sensitive plantings cozy in their beds throughout the cold months.

For more information about this Summerville project, call Stacks Nursery at (843) 832-4769 or visit stacksnursery.com.

Palmetto Pride Adding cycads, recognizable by a stout trunk and compound pinnate leaves, exudes Carolina pride without the height, mainte-nance, or cost of a full-grown Palmetto tree.

Bold Urns Large pots (with proper drainage and seasonal flowers that can be switched out based on holiday, occasion, or weather) are a great way to add a pop of color to the front yard.

Mixing Media Gnomes aside, incorporating under-stated statues—like this well-mannered hound—can lend sophistication to a yard that otherwise is fairly typical.

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Do you have a favorite project that Sea Island Builders has completed?Jeff: My favorite project has to be 950 Middle Street on Sullivan's Island because it was such a unique retrofit to a traditional Sullivan's Island home. We maintained the classic beauty of the house while giving the owners approximately 500 additional square feet in their attic and an elevated pool attached to the back of the home. We also upgraded many of the interior spaces. Most of all, I really appreciate the rela-tionship I developed with the owners; my wife and I are great friends with them to this day.

What makes working with Sea Island Builders unique?Jason: It’s simple—the process. At the outset, we spend a sig-nificant amount of time and effort ensuring that everything is well thought out and that our clients are prepared to make fully informed decisions without rushing through any of the details. We place a great focus on project planning, which leads to a smoother and more cost-effective construction experience. Our entire process guarantees that each client receives the best service and construction experience in the industry.

What advice would you give to those seeking to build their first custom home?Sam: Hire an experienced architect, and develop a detailed set of plans that incorporates the interior design. To give your home a completely polished look, choose a talented designer for the interior selections—from tile to window treatments. Both the architect and the interior designer are worth the money; you will be happier with the end result and will avoid making many costly mistakes along the way. When selecting a builder, ask your architect for advice, check references, and personally inspect at least two of the builder’s most recently built homes to gauge the quality of his or her work.

What project are you looking forward to completing in the near future?James: I’m looking forward to completing the Santella fam-ily’s residence on Isle of Palms. This project is an extremely large renovation and addition to an older home in the Wild Dunes community. We’ve enjoyed collaborating with the homeowners to create a new space for their family.

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The dynamic managerial team at Sea Island Builders, composed of four experienced local contractors, has been swinging hammers and constructing eco-friendly, custom Lowcountry homes since 2005. Sam Fowler (Managing Partner), Jeff Mathis (Construction Manager), Jason Fowler (Pre-Construction Manager), and James Richmond (Project Manager) sat down with CH+D to share a little about themselves and their company.

An Isle of Palms Home by Sea Island Builders (right) Jason Fowler, Sam Fowler, Jeff Mathis, and James Richmond of Sea Island Builders

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

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What makes a landscape architect different from a landscaper?Holly: Landscape architecture is the best profession in the world that no one seems to know about. The title requires us to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture that covers a wide spectrum of subjects including historic preservation, ecology, horti-culture, architecture, city planning, urban design, and green infrastructure. We are also required to work under an established landscape architect for several years, pass a rigorous exam, and take continuing education cours-es. The term landscaper typically refers to a contractor who installs the design of landscape architects.

For homeowners, how does hiring a landscape architect improve their outdoor-living experience? JR: We are trained to design the outdoor environment, which doesn’t mean that we simply draw up a pretty picture. We start the design process by listening to the client and ask-ing for inspirational images. We pay attention to the interior design of the home (this typically will give us clues about the homeowners’ style and how they will live outside), the home’s architecture, and the site’s hydrology, ecology, sun exposure, and wind patterns. All of these factors contribute to the creation of an outdoor environment that will provide many years of enjoyment.

What would you recommend that homeowners do to keep their lawn beautiful and healthy in the winter?

Holly: A good, healthy lawn in the winter is dormant, so it’s important not to fertilize in the winter. You don’t want to promote growth that could be damaged in cold temperatures or frost. The winter is actually the best time for a complete redesign of the yard and landscaping.

Your work was recently featured in Family Circle magazine. What has your experience been since this national acknowledgement?JR: We are proud of our accomplishments, but we are really just focused on the day-to-day task of making every project the best it can be. It is very cool to get calls and emails from folks from all over the country with questions, though.

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

A true team of landscape architects in the Lowcountry, JR and Holly Kramer are trans-forming Charleston-area lawns into well-designed sanctuaries and changing the way residents interact with their environment. Both Holly and JR graduated from the Uni-versity of Georgia with degrees in land-scape architecture and brought their talents to the Holy City in 1999. Since then, they have gained many years of field experience and opened their own studio—REMARK.

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The Solution:Tom provided a detailed design to show the homeowners how the desired addition fit better on the right side of the existing house in-stead of the left. In his proposal, he utilized an enclosed, climate-controlled breezeway that would enhance curb appeal and con-nect the old and new spaces. The homeowners happily accepted Tom’s suggestions, adding a two-car garage with an apartment above, which includes a spacious bedroom, large office area, full bathroom, and custom storage area. Once the project was com-plete, the homeowners were very pleased with both saving their live oaks and gaining a two-car garage.

For more information, call Southern Home Design at (843) 496-1262 or visit southernhomedesign.com.

The Dilemma:The homeowners wanted to construct the garage on the left side of the existing house. Unfortunately, the space on the left was not large enough to accommodate a garage-sized addition without removing many mature live oak trees that the homeowners wished to retain.

After 16 years of construction experience and nearly 25 additional years of residential design experience, Tom Lee of Southern Home Design still gets excited about each and every project. This Lowcountry addition was no exception since Tom was able to find an amenable solution to the homeowners’ desire for more space that was juxtaposed against their desire to maintain a lush and mature front yard.

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tables they collected during their travels and made a Lowcountry nest reflective

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“This home was designed pri-marily around family furni-ture, specifically tables. That

is really what makes the house unique. The room sizes and configurations are very un-usual because we literally planned the house around four or five pieces,” explains builder Chris Carson of Carson Homes. When they moved to the Lowcountry, the Daniel Is-land homeowners knew that their beloved tables needed to fit within the house they envisioned for their marsh-front lot. They relied on their builder, Chris, and architect, Bill Huey, to transform the uninhabited land into a home big enough for themselves, their son (and his many college friends), and their favorite furnishings. Four tables accent four rooms of the house, dictating those rooms’ designs. The incred-


ibly long dining room table was purchased when the family lived in St. Louis and has been with them through numerous birth-day celebrations, dinner parties, and oys-ter-shucking events. To accommodate the large piece of furniture, Chris and Bill in-corporated several extra feet into the lay-out of the dining room and built the kitch-en island to align with the table, giving the space a cohesive, linear design. To hold a similarly lengthy structure, the rectangu-lar library was created around a confer-ence table purchased by the homeowners when they were living in Europe years ago. The wine cellar was also built to perfectly

surround an antique grain table, and the billiards room encompasses a pool table with ample space to sink the eight ball into the right corner pocket. Each room and its furnishings give the homeowners an op-portunity to reminisce about their adven-tures together. Much like incorporating the tables from their past, the homeowners had certain features from a previous house to which they wanted to pay homage in their new home. One of those features was the wine cellar. Chris describes, “The hom-eowners had almost the exact same wine

room—from the dimensions and the racking to the grain table and the air con-ditioning unit—in the house they owned in St. Louis. They were very specific about the size and layout of that room, literally down to the half-inch.” Of course, not all rooms had such a detailed set of instructions. When it came to the design of the rest of the home, the most important factor was simply incorporating the storied life of the couple into every aspect. Toni, Chris’s wife and business partner, notes, “This home is a tale of many ta-

(above left) Builder Chris Carson and Architect Bill Huey worked together to design not just the home’s interior, but also the outdoor living area, which was created for unadulterated relaxation. (above right) A custom staircase, a unique chandelier, and stately hardwood floors make a lovely first impression. (below left) The billiards room holds an antique pub sign obtained during the homeowners’ travels.

(above) Chris and Bill designed the dining room to hold the family’s incredibly lengthy table. (far left) The butler’s pantry features bold red cabinetry, which allows the homeowners to veer away from typical neutral color palettes in a tasteful way. (left) Chris and Toni Carson of Carson Homes (below left) The wine room is a beloved spot for the homeowners because it houses their favorite vintages in an elegant, climate-controlled space.

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bles. It chronicles the family’s history and their travels, and that’s what makes it spe-cial and sentimental. The family that lives here has amazing taste and a lot of history to showcase.” With an empty lot and many stories to tell, the homeowners, working with Chris, Toni, and Bill, were able to build a home from the ground up that embodies the time the couple has shared together. v For more information, call (843) 971-3667 or visit carsonhomessc.com.


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Five-time custom-home owner Alicia Emory and the team at Coralberry Cottage picked every fabric, paint swatch, and lamp before the studs were even up, and the finished house is better for it.

Inspirational maxim writer William Arthur Ward once penned, “Begin while others are procrastinating.

Work while others are wishing.” Liz Bak-er, co-owner of cottage-style furniture and décor company Coralberry Cottage, applies this sage advice to homebuild-ing and shares her credo with those who seek her design guidance (but maybe not in those exact words). Essentially, Liz suggests that people plan ahead and take action early to

mold their home into what they wish it to be. “Oftentimes, homeowners don’t come to us until they are a month away from moving into their home or, at best, two months away,” describes Liz. “Shoppers will come into the store and say, for instance, ‘I’m plan-ning to have my dining room seat ten people.’ And then when I digitally put scaled furniture into the room, I have to break the bad news that the room will seat eight wonderfully but not the ten that they had in mind. Homeown-

ers miss out when they don’t address their needs early.” Alicia Emory, admittedly one of Liz’s fa-vorite customers for her initiative, was able to take advantage of Coralberry Cot-tage’s full menu of design services simply because she took action instead of wish-ing. “I started with Coralberry Cottage in the very beginning of the building pro-cess,” Alicia says. “Liz, being an architect, was wonderful because she downloaded the plans and placed the furniture (which

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helped us when planning our electrical wiring).” Also, deciding on the furniture layouts and colors in advance helped Alicia choose flooring and paint. Special requests require more fore-thought (and time), and what is a custom home without special requests? Not very custom! Alicia and her husband have

built five homes over the years, so they knew what they wanted; some desires were easily fulfilled and others not. With the timeframe they had, however, Coral-berry Cottage was able to meet and ex-ceed each expectation. The Emorys had three special requests: recliners for the family room, a multi-use craft area, and a casual dining table that is comfortable

for the family of three and expandable for the holidays. The team at Coralberry Cottage scoured to find a recliner worthy of Alicia’s im-peccable home (i.e. one that is not a bulky monstrosity). What they found was a solution to the comfort-versus-beauty problem—an upholstered recliner that

(above left) Alicia’s living room, the first room that guests see upon entry, is a perfect example of successful color and pattern matching. (top right) Homeowners in search of décor will find an array of candleholders, picture frames, dishware, and artwork at Coralberry Cottage to jazz up just about any room, even the kitchen. (bottom right) A custom dining table and slipcovered chairs allow Alicia to accommodate up to 14 guests during the holidays.

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comes in a myriad of different colored and patterned natural fabric befitting any well-appointed home. The second request was simple. Cor-alberry Cottage supplied Alicia with a matching hutch and table for the fam-ily room so that Alicia could partake in scrapbooking while the father-son duo watched sports in their stylish recliners. These furniture pieces allow Alicia to spread out when creating and to hide her supplies when company visits, all while spending time with her family.

Alicia’s final request was an adaptable dining space. “She wanted an informal dining room, which is my favorite be-cause it is more practical, especially with a teenager,” explains Liz. “So, we found a table that feels great for just the three of them on a regular basis, but at Christ-mas, for example, Alicia can seat up to 14 guests. We came up with a concept where we have multiple chairs in other places of the home, like one chair in the office and two at the scrapbook table, that can come into the dining room during the three or four times a year when she needs them.” Each high-back, cushioned chair has the same construction and fabric but varies in pattern. This allows each room to have its own color scheme while the whole house remains stylistically consistent. All in all, Alicia and the Coralberry Cottage team’s ability to think ahead made for interior design that looks in-

tentional, functional, and beautiful as every custom home should be. Could it be that William Arthur Ward was refer-ring to homebuilding when he stated his proverb about procrastination? Unlikely. But, his advice is still applicable. v For more information, call Coralberry Cottage at (843) 884-2225 or visit coralberrycottage.com.

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More windows to let in the sunshine, an open floor plan for entertaining, and a larger

living area for relaxing were all requests of homeowner and matriarch Denning Anderson when she approached Phillip W. Smith General Contractor about her family’s remodel. The house’s original design was just fine for a beloved vaca-

tion home, but in order to make it func-tional as their new full-time residence, Denning and her husband, Morgan, wanted to update a few key problem ar-eas: a dining room that was completely separate from the kitchen, a porch that was set back into the home (allowing no breeze to blow through), a teeny-tiny laundry room, dysfunctional closets,

and a straight-on view of a toilet at the top of the stairs. To tackle these requests, BJ Park (Proj-ect Manager at Phillip W. Smith) and architect Tyler Smyth walked through the home room-by-room with the Ander-sons, configuring a plan to increase the functionality. They decided to convert the

Endless SummerIt began as a summer vacation home, but after falling in love with the Lowcountry, the Andersons decided to make their Daniel Island house a permanent residence, remodeling the existing structure to meet their everyday needs.


porch into conditioned living space, creat-ing square-footage for a larger living room and a laundry room, which boasts two washers, two dryers, and cubbies for the kitty-litter box and food. Denning laughs about this particular spot in the house, saying, “It’s so user friendly that it almost makes you want to do laundry—almost.” Turning their attention to the enter-taining areas of the home, BJ, Tyler,

and the Andersons envisioned an updated, open kitchen, which they achieved by installing new cabin-etry, plumbing fixtures, and appli-ances and by expanding the door-way leading to the kitchen from the dining area. Finally, the team made arrangements to convert the up-stairs bathroom into an extended master closet, removing the view of the unsightly toilet atop the stairs.

In addition to these major changes, the home received a complete aesthetic update with new paint, custom mould-ing, and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Denning explains, “There’s not a nook or cranny in the house that BJ and the subcontractors did not alter, touch, or make better. Even the things you can’t see were updated.” These be-hind-the-scenes updates include spray foam insulation, which is intended not

(above left) A portion of the Andersons’ remodel includes an updated kitchen (with cabinetry by William C. Pritchard Company) and a window-seat nook. (above right) The mudroom, connected to the laundry room, is one of matriarch Denning’s favorite spots. It’s where the family members leave their coats, shoes, purses, and school bags as they enter the house.


only for reducing energy bills, but also for holding the home together (like glue) dur-ing strong winds. Each and every update that BJ and Tyler planned and executed helped to make the home more enjoyable (and safe) for the family. The Andersons, although glad to be fin-ished with their big remodel, aren’t quite done transforming their vacation home into an everyday home. Denning and Morgan plan to incorporate the second, untamed lot next door into their liv-

ing space by creating a courtyard and installing a pool for the kids to enjoy. BJ and Tyler are already a step ahead. The window in the laundry room has no electrical wiring or plumbing systems surrounding it so that installing a door in the future will be a cinch. When the time is right, the kids will be able to run right outside onto the pool deck and can-nonball into the water. Perhaps when the Andersons are done, the home will function as both a full-time residence and the perfect spot for a staycation. v

For more information, call Phillip W. Smith General Contractor at (843) 881-9828 or visit phillipsmithcontractor.com.

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(top) Now a spacious living room, this area was once a screened-in porch. (above left) Phillip W. Smith General Contractor’s Project Manager BJ Park with Homeowner Denning Anderson (above middle) Denning updated her dining room by requesting hardwood floors (by John Griffiths Hardwood Flooring), new wainscoting and trim (by Marco Custom Carpentry), and a fresh coat of paint (by Kershaw Painting). (above right) Because the family dog was constantly gobbling the cats’ food, the Andersons opted for a cubby to house the kitties’ bowls and litter box.

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Finding a happy medium between enjoying the great outdoors and avoiding the humidity, mosqui-

toes, and rare cold fronts that plague the Lowcountry is no easy task. However, with the right windows, an accordion-style door, an automated screen, and a good contractor, melding the natural beauty found outside with the comfort

and coziness of the indoors becomes a viable option. In fact, this is the course of action that homeowners Harmon and Carole Shade took to combat the swampy Southern heat. Carole describes their motivation, say-ing, “We enjoy our home, but we wanted to be able to feel like we were outside

more often. With Charleston summers, you’re very limited in how much time you can spend outside. Harmon and I started looking around and thinking about what made sense for us, and we decided that we wanted to build a solarium or con-servatory off of the master bedroom. But the more we talked about it, the more we wanted to utilize the entire deck and

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The dog days of Charleston’s summers were just a little too unbearable for Harmon and Carole Shade, homeowners of a beautiful brick house in Coosaw Creek. With the help of Express Sunrooms, the Shades found a solution; they enclosed their infrequently used back porch.

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make a fully enclosed porch.” With this vision in mind, the couple contacted Mike Gregory of Express Sunrooms to carry out their plans. When Mike first approached the proj-ect, a fairly large hurdle stood in his way: the roofline. Harmon explains, “We had some real concerns at the beginning be-cause I was worried about attaching the solarium to the house. Our existing roof that led to the old porch didn’t have much slope to it, and I was nervous that it would

develop a leak.” Mike and his team worked around this problem and developed a so-lution to avoid any leakage. “Now, when you stand outside and look at the roofline, the solution seems like the simplest thing in the world, but it was definitely a chal-lenge we had to address,” remarks Mike. Mike and the Shades were able to attend to the aesthetics of the enclosed porch after overcoming the roofline obstacle. Mike suggested plenty of windows, in-cluding lower transom panes and eye-

brow windows, to let in light and give the space an open, airy feel. The whole enclosed porch was designed to be two rooms, separated by a sliding glass door. The solarium room, as Harmon and Car-ole call it, is attached to the master bed-room. The second room contains a kitch-en with a grill and provides access to the deck. For cooler days, the entire front panel of the second room opens with an accordion-style door, and a remote-con-trolled screen can be lowered to keep out pesky bugs. The most prominent focus of

The sunroom opens to the porch via an accordion-style sliding glass door. (left) The Shades’ porch conversion transformed the area into a two-room sunroom with areas for relaxing, grilling, and eating.


the design was to give the experience of being outdoors, while actually being indoors. To address a practical need of the room—air conditioning—Mike installed a ductless mini-split unit that is especially popular in European countries. Oftentimes, when hom-eowners add a sunroom or enclosed porch to their home, they fail to account for the strain that the extra square footage will place on the existing HVAC system. A smaller, quiet, energy-efficient unit can be used to heat and cool an addition without even noticeably af-fecting the electric bill. At the end of the project, the Shades were more than pleased. Carole enthuses, “It devel-oped into the perfect addition. There are so of-ten situations where you have a picture in your mind of what you want, and if you’re lucky, you’ll get part of it. But, Mike really delivered an amazing addition for us, and it’s exactly what I had in mind. It has enlarged our house (and our enjoyment of it) enormously.” v For more information, call Express Sunrooms at (843) 534-3233 or visit expresssunrooms.com.

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Mike Gregory of Express Sunrooms with Homeowners Carole and Harmon Shade

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(top) A remote-controlled screen allows the addition to function as both a sunroom and a screened-in porch. (middle) Small, curved windows, known as eyebrows, were installed above the traditional windows to allow more sunlight to enter the room. (below) Although it’s a brand-new part of the home, the enclosed porch blends seamlessly with the existing structure.


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From the day they signed the contract with builder Cinder Creek Construction, one young Johns Island couple had only one year to wait for their dream home to materialize.

Cinder Creek Construction own-ers Kara and Neal Crowell know that no one wants to wade

through the building process for lon-ger than necessary. Each day that goes by, future homeowners are aware that they are expelling money and energy without being able to enjoy the fruits of their sacrifice. So, Kara and Neal try their best to expedite the process for each client by establishing a timeline with realistic expectations in advance.

This allowed the team to complete a new Johns Island marsh-front home in exactly (to the day) one year for an outdoors-loving, medical-field-work-ing, and all-around-busy young couple. “We tell every potential client, ‘We move at your pace,’” says Kara. “We have some clients that take a little while longer to look at plan concepts and give us feedback. This particular couple, however, was ready to go, made

themselves available, and were very timely in making their selections, so we were able to do everything quickly.” The key to Cinder Creek’s efficiency is the tried-and-true timeline that Kara crafts for each client, which details the exact times in the process that a hom-eowner needs to make (and confirm) choices on everything from roofing and insulation to hardwood flooring and paint. This type of foresight pre-

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vents construction delays based on back-ordered products, homeowner indecisiveness, or budget surprises. Kara explains, “Before we break ground, before we sign the final con-tract, the clients and I have already gone to showrooms and picked every plumbing fixture, for instance. We’ve looked at tile and flooring—all of the

selections. We do this so that we know exactly what the budget will be. And even if the homeowners change their mind about a particular selection during the process, we know when we sign the contract that we can find something to fit within their budget.” For this Johns Island couple, Cinder Creek’s approach offered peace of mind

and an assurance that they would re-ceive all the aspects of the dream home they envisioned. Some of the aspects included external access to the laundry room and a shower so they wouldn’t track sand and mud through the home after a day kayaking on the marsh; es-pecially durable distressed-hickory flooring that would not show the wear

(above left) Cinder Creek’s open floorplan is not only easier on the custom-home budget, but also contemporary in design. (above right) The locally milled hickory flooring gave the homeowners the rustic look they desired and a durable surface for their two active dogs.


and tear caused by their full-size dogs; and a flex room with wall-to- wall built ins for their diplomas, medical texts, and travel souvenirs. “When we first met, the homeown-ers wanted a study, but they didn’t want a closed-off space. So, we put it right off the entrance of the home. The room allows them, as their needs change, to convert it to a formal din-ing room or another entertaining

space. But, at this time, it suits their office needs.” Providing options and flexibility with upfront expectations is what sets Cinder Creek Construc-tion apart from their competition and why this young couple was able to realize their dream in just one year’s time. v For more information, call Cinder Creek Construction at (843) 768-0784 or visit cindercreek.net.

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One longtime Old Village couple felt the best update they made to their dated home was the shutter system that was custom crafted by The Louver Shop.

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For many years, homeowners Mary Ellen and Edward Hug-gins’s focus was on their chil-

dren—raising them, educating them, and getting them married—so much so that their home became a distant priority. When, finally, Mary Ellen was able to address the 40-year-old décor, she chose one room as a test subject. “We just decided that we would take a room at a time and update things,” Mary Ellen says. “So, we started in the living room. We painted and reupholstered the fur-niture, but we didn’t want to put those old window treatments back up. So, we went with new shutters from The Louver Shop. I was amazed. When they put the shutters up, they just gave the room a finished look. Even my children say that they don’t recognize the room.”

The reason for Mary Ellen’s success with The Louver Shop is the company’s product customizability. Mary Ellen lives in a century-and-a-half old Vic-torian house. While lovely, it is fraught with window jambs that are not plumb. Because The Louver Shop built each of her shutter boxes precisely to the mea-surements, her imperfect windows were not a prohibiting factor. “One of the benefits of being a custom-shutter manufacturer,” explains Ken Evans of The Louver Shop, “is that we can tailor the product to different-sized windows. Building codes and techniques were not always the same through the ages, and a lot of homes around here settle because of the sandy soil. We have vari-ous mouldings and frame pieces that we can use to go inside the window.” And, for special circumstances, The

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“We felt very confident coming into this historic home and being able to offer a solu-tion,” notes Ken. Mary Ellen agrees, saying, “I think the shutters were the biggest assets to the updating.” Now that the transforma-tion is complete, Mary Ellen feels empow-ered to tackle the rest of the rooms in her home, and she plans to use the help and ex-pertise of The Louver Shop. v For more information, call The Louver Shop at (843) 636-3641 or visit louvershop.com.

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(from left) Grayson, Rick, Brooke, Cyndi, and Caroline Mosteller

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Miss South Carolina Brooke Mosteller shares her experience growing up in

Mt. Pleasant and boldly entering the world of pageantry that’s filled with

philanthropic service, sparkling crowns, and bright-red lipstick.

" rooke was born to wear a crown,” declares Caroline, a younger sister of Miss

South Carolina Brooke Mosteller. And, indeed, Brooke does wear a crown well.

She discovered her love for pageantry and onstage performance in high school,

becoming Miss Freshman at the Miss Wando High competition. As she transitioned to

Furman University, Brooke continued to participate in pageants, winning the titles of Miss

Greenville Scottish Games, Miss Mt. Pleasant, and, ultimately, Miss South Carolina. Now,

she is taking this year to perform her duties as a state representative, visiting high schools

to promote her platform (Go Higher: College Application Day) and inspiring a younger

generation, through her own actions, to speak confidently, live purposefully, and enjoy

each moment. Undoubtedly, no other beauty queen can say that she once swam to

Boone Hall Plantation, that she sang a Disney-princess medley during an argumentative

speech in law school, or that she had a (albeit harmless) run-in with the United States

Capitol Police in Washington, DC. For Brooke, events like these are simply examples of

her fearless demeanor and her you-only-live-once philosophy. This moxie is precisely

what drove her from the marshy shores of her family’s Mt. Pleasant home to the Miss

America stage in Atlantic City, a journey I discussed frankly (and with many laughs) on

the Mostellers’ back porch with Brooke, Caroline, and their parents, Cyndi and Rick.



I was especially connected to last year’s Miss America pageant be-cause you, Brooke, represented not just South Carolina, but the Lowcountry—my home and your home, too. Now, you travel fre-quently and live in Columbia part-time. Do you still identify Mt. Pleasant as your home?

Brooke: I grew up here, and I al-ways love coming home. Depend-ing on my schedule, I’m either at my apartment in Columbia or here [in Mt. Pleasant], but I’m here as much as I can be. I feel so at home and so attached because this place is where I grew up. It’s where I learned so many things. When I go over the bridge, I’ll turn on Taylor Swift’s “Fearless,” and it’s just perfect. I see the water, and I know I’m home.

Have you always lived in this part of South Carolina?

Brooke: We lived on the Isle of Palms until I was 14 and then moved around Mt. Pleasant as we were building our house.

Cyndi: We’ve always been Charles-tonians. My parents are from here, and everybody that’s gone is buried in Charleston—my grandparents up to my great-, great-grandparents. My great-grandfather was the keeper of the lighthouse at Morris Island.

Rick: Cyndi’s father used to say, “Charleston born and Charleston bred, and when I die, I’ll be Charles-ton dead.”

Brooke: He had such a thick Charleston accent.

Y’all definitely have some very deep roots in the area. What prompted the transition from Isle of Palms to this part of Mt. Pleasant?

Rick: It’s incredible that we’ve been blessed to find this piece of land here. In the 1990s, we owned property on the back of Isle of Palms, and we were going to build o u r d re a m h o m e t h e re . T h e n , Brooke had a first grade birthday party at Palmetto Islands County Park, and we drove down here to have that party. I left to go back to work, and my wife saw a little for-sale-by-owner sign. Cyndi said, “I wonder what’s back there?” So she walked around the back of the property, saw the incredible oak trees, and said, “Oh, my gosh.” There were six acres here that were fully wooded.

Brooke: She’s got vision.

Caroline: My poor dad’s wallet. [laughs]

(left and above) Created to mimic Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the Mostellers couldn’t help mixing a little Charleston charm into the design. The checkerboard flooring can be found throughout the house and is reminiscent of the Custom House’s front steps.


Rick: My brother- and sister-in-law live next door to us here. The short story is that we owned side-by-side properties on the island. Then, we sold them and did a Section 1031 real-estate exchange to buy this [property]. We’re very thankful to be here; it’s a nice place nestled back in Mt. Pleasant.

This house is certainly dream-home material. What was the inspiration for the design?

Brooke: In 2002, my wonderful grand-parents took us on a Founding Fathers Tour, and of course, we stopped at Jef-ferson’s Monticello. We had this prop-erty, and we hadn't built yet. When my mom saw the historic, French neo-classical home, she was taken with the beauty and symmetry of it. So she de-signed our house based on that.

Cyndi: What was neat is that I had another design that, I think, was prob-ably more casual and maybe more

functional. In this home, the geometry dictated the design. And so in some ways, I only had to design half a house, because then, you just flip it to make it symmetrical. I will say, rationality is beauty, and that’s one thing that I re-ally love about the design. There’s just something synergistic about the whole, when the parts add up so well.

We tried to use finishes and décor that Jefferson could have used, like the American Walnut floors. I love deco-rating with pewter, too, because it’s not that expensive, and it looks old even though it’s not.

Brooke: I think mom did a great job with the wallpaper in the house. It makes a historic, strong statement. It’s a little bit risky to have so many differ-ent patterns, and you don’t really see it in a lot of other houses.

Like Monticello, it looks as if your home was made for entertaining, too,

with its open kitchen, formal dining room, and inviting sitting room. Have you hosted any great parties here?

Brooke: We had my graduation party here in high school, and I think it was the most dynamic party we’ve had. We put the vol-leyball net up, and we had a DJ. Also my cousins, who are all boys, had a bike ramp that they put out at the end of the dock and this old rusty bike that they had found. People were doing flips off the ramp and the girls were all coming inside (in their cocktail dresses) saying, “Brooke, I need a tee-shirt. I need to get in the water!”

Cyndi: It was really a lot of fun. We had about 150 Wando High School students. People we did not even know came. We’ve really had a lot of interesting guests here over the years. Lindsay Graham—you’ll start to see my political persuasion, I guess—and Mike Hucka-bee were here in June. And Pat Cad-dell visited as well. I was actually on

(above) A key design feature of both Monticello and the Mostellers’ Mt. Pleasant home is reflection symmetry. (right) A narrow hallway can easily be transformed into a library; The Mostellers’ holds stacks of books (mainly about politics and religion) that give insight into the interests of the matriarch (an active member of the Charleston County Republican Party) and the patriarch (who attended seminary—along with Cyndi—before settling in Charleston and taking over Spirit Line Cruises).

The main room was created for entertaining, and the Mostellers have hosted numerous guests including Pat Caddell and Tim Scott. The floors in this space are really eye-catching; the American Walnut planks were installed in a parquet, angular pattern.



Politically Incorrect with Pat Caddell the night before the September 11th attacks. I just admire him very much.

Brooke: She’s actually been on Politically Incorrect 13 times, and Bill Maher wrote on his headshot: “To Cyndi, My Favorite Republican, Bill Maher.” People magazine came here, too, when Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got married. They went on our dock and shot pictures of the reception across the creek at Boone Hall Plantation.

How amazing is it to have such a histor-ical monument right across the marsh? It definitely enhances the view.

Cyndi: It’s actually been really fun to have the cotton dock right across the marsh because it’s so alive with activity.

Brooke: My Furman tennis team-mate from Boston, Susan Bitetti, came to visit, and we jumped in the water one September. We swam over to the dock, got out, and walked around in our swimsuits until we saw a fourth-grade field trip. Then we were like, “Okay! Back in the wa-ter. Back home, now!” [laughs]

Rick: That view of the marsh is my favorite part of the house. My bed-room overlooks the yard, and I wake up every morning and watch the sun come up over the water and the cotton dock.

Brooke: My favorite part is outside the house, too. It’s the swings; I do really love them.

Caroline: She was on them last night, and all you could hear from inside the house was Brooke singing Taylor Swift songs.

Brooke: The best swings around were at the Belle Hall school in Mt. Pleas-ant, so my mom had someone look at those dimensions and make mine half a foot taller.

Caroline: You do love the swings out here, but I think you really love the kitchen—the fridge and the pantry. I see her in there a lot—the majority of the hours. [laughs]

From all of this Taylor Swift talk, Brooke, I think it’s safe to say that you like to sing.

(left) The stairwell holds a baby grand piano and a candelabra chandelier, which sports Christmas ornaments year-round. The Mosteller girls thought they were fun and colorful, and they simply did not want to remove them after the holidays. (above) The breakfast room features Brunschwig and Fils wallpaper and pewter accessories.


Brooke: I’ve said before that I have a High School Musical kind of conflict in that I love sports, but I also love to sing. I was always playing tennis in high school, and it was my dream to be a professional tennis player. In fifth grade, I would even sign Venus on my papers instead of Brooke. But I loved to sing, too. When Miss Wando came up, I realized that I could have a solo—I just wanted a Barbra Streisand solo. That’s why I did it; that was my main drive. So I did it every year be-

cause it was my one chance of the year to perform.

Then, in my junior year of college at Fur-man, I decided to try another pageant, where I was the first runner-up to the talented Lindley Meyer from Greenville, who was, ironically, my first runner-up at Miss South Carolina. My senior year of college I tried again because the Fur-man track team didn’t have a race that day. The pageant was at Furman, and I asked for my interview to be early be-

cause I had practice that morning, too. I did not want my coach to know! So, I had my interview first, and then I got in my car, ripped off the fake lashes, took off my heels, put on my sneakers, and just started running, hoping I would find my team. I remember my coach looking at me funny because I had a lot of makeup on. I just tried to keep acting like every-thing was normal.

Have you had other opportunities to sing in public outside of the pageants?

The back portico overlooks the marsh and the cotton dock of Boone Hall Plantation.


Caroline: You did sing songs from The Little Mermaid for a law class.

Cyndi: You’ve got to tell that story!

Brooke: Okay. In my first oral argument in law school, I sang a Disney-princess medley and got a standing ovation from my class. You could argue anything you wanted. After the movie Tangled, Dis-ney said that they weren’t going to make any more princess movies because they were no longer relevant. My argument

was that the princesses are very rel-evant as good role models. Number one, the princesses have never been arrested or done drugs. Number two, Disney has come out with timeless classics (that’s when I went into my medley). And the third reason is that the princesses choose men who respect them. So yes, there was a song, but there was a seri-ous part to the argument, too.

I also sang in the US Capitol build-ing when I interned for Tim Scott in

DC. He said, “Mosteller, I hear you can sing.” I was like, “Eh, I like to.” So he said, “Well, let’s hear you.” I asked, “Can I go out in the hallway?” When I first walked down the hallway with one of my friends, I said, “Wow, if I could sing in here, it would just be a dream come true.” The hallways are huge, and they’re all marble. So, in this sce-nario, I had no shame because it was a once-in-a-lifetime thing. I sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” The congressman down the hall actually called Capitol


Security because I was so loud, but Congressman Scott stopped the show and went to defend me, his intern, to the authorities. So I can officially say that I’ve had the United States Capitol Police called on me. [laughs]

You’ve certainly got guts! How did this confidence of yours play into your ex-perience at Miss America?

Brooke: Backstage before the pag-eant began, ABC was filming, and an interviewer came up to me and asked, “Brooke, how are you feeling?” I said, “Eleanor Roosevelt said, ‘Do one thing everyday that scares you.’ I already did my own hair, and that was a little fright-ening. And now, I’m about to be in the Miss America pageant on national TV. So today, I’m doing two things that scare me.” It was so intimidating and so excit-

ing at the same time. It was also surreal because it was never my dream growing up, but once I really worked for it and put my whole soul and body and time and mind into it, it totally became my dream to be Miss America—or at least to sing on the Miss America stage.

Singing is only part of the competition, though. What else did you have to do to prepare?

Cyndi: There is no closet that can handle all the clothes that Brooke has gone through. [laughs]

It was a lot of preparation, and it’s been a very vigorous experience because it’s so multifaceted. Brooke was good in academics, but that’s just one part. Athletic ability is another part. Pageantry really requires every

talent and facet you have. For a whole person to be ready, she has to seg-ment out those parts and say, “Okay, how do we achieve excellence here and here?”

Rick: I think it has really stretched Brooke, and that’s been a very positive part of this experience.

Brooke: Pageants judge from all angles. A lot of people say that it is a competition with yourself. You have to bring your best self to the table—that’s physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s your personality, too. You have to be a role model.

The preparation is worth it, though. I’ve earned over $30,000 in scholarship funds, and the remainder of my law school is almost paid for.

Grayson, Brooke, and Caroline take a seat on Brooke’s favorite structure on the property—her swing set.


Rick: That’s what dad is so thankful for in this experience.

As that Miss South Carolina role mod-el, you have to set an example philan-thropically, too. How has holding the crowning title enabled you to reach out and help others?

Brooke: I am actually the founding student of my platform, Go Higher: Col-lege Application Day, which is now in 183 South Carolina high schools. Col-lege Application Day sets up an infra-structure where students can apply to college during school hours. Guidance counselors and teachers are all there to help answer questions. Though I was salutatorian at Wando High School, I found the college application process very challenging. My mom, a board member of the South Carolina Com-mission on Higher Education, and I started brainstorming ideas to make the process easier. We took the concept of College Application Day to the com-mission and recieved a federal grant to fund it! It really helps not only first-generation students, but also procras-tinators, who would have waited until the last minute to apply.

This platform has given you an op-portunity to work with thousands of high school students around the state. What advice do you have for younger girls who look to you as an exemplar?

Brooke: There are a few things that I always try to pass on to younger girls. I say to them, “You are created for a purpose. You are fearfully and won-derfully made, and there is no one in this world like you. That’s a pretty huge deal; always remember that.” I have to preach it to myself, even, be-cause for girls, it’s easy to compare ourselves or get down on ourselves. To really believe that you are created for a purpose is very empowering. Also I tell younger girls, “One day you’re go-ing to be 80. Don’t waste today. Don’t waste this time in your life. Don’t sell yourself short. Go higher. Be an ac-tion-oriented person. Take initiative.

What do you have to lose? Worst case, you’ll either be embarrassed, or you’ll fail. Then, tomorrow will come.”

I’m sure that your younger sisters ap-preciate this advice as well. Caroline, what has your experience been watch-ing Brooke grow through her partici-pation in these pageants?

Caroline: I knew she was going to win Miss South Carolina the whole time. Brooke has always been such a go-get-ter, ever since we were little. She is one of the most amazing people I know.

Cyndi: That makes me tear up.

Caroline: Mom, pull yourself together. [laughs]

Rick: I will say that I’m extremely proud of both of Brooke’s sisters who have been very supportive. They want her to go for it, and I’m really proud that they’ve taken that attitude.

Caroline: Really though, even when we were little, Brooke was sparkle-this and sparkle-that. She was born for this.

Brooke, do you agree with Caroline and feel like the Miss South Carolina role was one you were born to fulfill?

Brooke: I’ve always loved perform-ing. But, for example, my on-stage question [at Miss South Carolina] wasn’t about Benghazi; it wasn’t about healthcare. It was about style. In the audience, Caroline leaned over to my cousin and said, “We’re toast.” I didn’t wear makeup until ninth grade, and even then, I wore bright blue eye shadow and a side ponytail—everyday. When I had my first kiss, right in our backyard, I was wearing my grandma’s tennis sweater.

Cyndi: Rick let me know that Brooke and this boy that she liked were at the house, and Rick said, “She’s got on that sweater.” I said, “My mom’s 30-year-old sweater?” It’s awful!

Rick: It looks like a 30-year-old sweat-er with old tennis rackets on it.

Brooke: It’s the luckiest sweater I own!

Caroline: It worked, obviously. You didn’t hear that boy complaining.

Brooke: I didn’t have the best style. But do you know what? I wore that sweater with confidence in my Miss America video. As for being ready for the pageant, I had never even seen Miss America until a year before I par-ticipated. I watched it last year on TV for the first time. The second time I watched it, I was on the stage. I’ve re-ally learned a lot along the way.

After all the hard work, preparation, and lessons learned, what do you think about when you’re finally competing onstage?

Brooke: In swimsuit, I just think, “Flex and suck in, but remember to smile.” [laughs]

For the other parts, I genuinely love be-ing on stage. Before the state pageant, I had to tell myself, “You are Miss South Carolina; go act like it.”

I’m only in this role for a year. I’ll never get to do this again in my life, so I try to give my best and enjoy every moment. It’s a real smile—up there on stage and everywhere else I go. I really am happy to be in this position and to be blessed with the opportunity to wear the Miss South Carolina crown.

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JD Smith Custom Homes

For more information about this project,

call JD Smith at (843) 881-8843 or

visit jdsmithcustomhomesllc.com

Step 1 Vary the thickness of your countertops

(like this Calacatta Gold marble) to

produce a bold statement and set

apart a particular area of a kitchen.


Recipe for a Dream Kitchen

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HWC Custom Cabinetry

Step 3

Step 2

Choose one focal point

for the kitchen, such as

this brick wood-burning

fireplace used for indoor

grilling, so that design

elements of the kitchen

do not compete.

Add a stainless-steel toe kick, accented with LED lighting, to give the kitchen a modern aura and make it easier for you to access the fridge for a late-night snack.

Builder: RM Buck Builders

Architect: Christopher Rose

Architects, P.A. • Interior Designer:

Rebekah Carter of Red Element

Design • Tile: Palmetto Tile

Countertops: A&A Granite

Cabinetry: Island Cabinet Company

For more information about this

project, call Christopher Rose

Architects at (843) 559-7670 and

visit christopherrosearchitects.com

or call RM Buck Builders at (843) 559-

1155 and visit rmbuckbuilders.com.

Cabinetry and Hardware: HWC Custom Cabinetry • Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing

For more information about this project, call HWC Custom Cabinetry at (843) 207-0750 or visit hwccustomcabinetry.com.

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Seaport Homes

GDC Home

Step 4

Step 5

Include a charming

messaging center (like

this chalkboard panel) in

your kitchen, the most

trafficked room in the

house, to aid in family-

member communication.

Do not default to a built-in island when furnishing the kitchen when a size-appropriate table will work just as well and add an indescribable amount of character to the space.

Builder: Seaport Homes

Appliances: Signature Appliance

Center • Plumbing Fixtures: Moluf’s

Lighting: Rick’s Lighting

Trim: 84 Lumber For more information about this

project, call Seaport Homes at

(843) 754-0400 or visit facebook.

com/seaporthomescharlestonsc

Interior Design: Cindy Mihuc of GDC Home • Furniture & Accessories: GDC Home

For more information about this project, call GDC Home at (843) 768-4246 or visit gdchome.com.

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The Verdi Company

Palmetto Tile Distributors

Step 7

Step 6

Raise a portion of the

island to create a pub

atmosphere; no more

granite is required, and

more fun will be had.

Extend the kitchen’s backsplash vertically to both protect the wall from grease stains and make the windows and views stand out.

Builder: The Verdi Company

Architect: David Hill of The Verdi

Company • Interior Designer:

Hayley Singleton of The Verdi

Company • Appliances: Signature

Appliance Center • Plumbing

Fixtures and Lighting: Ferguson

Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

For more information about

this project, call The Verdi

Company at (843) 475-3317 or

visit theverdicompany.com.

Interior Designer: Julie Fox of Fox Interiors • Tile: Palmetto Tile Distributors

For more information about this project, call Palmetto Tile Distributors at (843) 266-8700 or visit palmettotile.com.


Structures Building Company

MVP Granite & Flooring

Step 9

Step 8

Be sure to include plenty

of prep space (including

countertops and dual

sinks) so that you and

your sous chefs can

spread out.

Have your natural stone fabricator utilize an uncommon edge—like this double-ogee edge—to give a neutral-colored countertop a distinct personality.

Builder: Structures Building

Company • Architect: Herlong

& Associates • Interior Design:

Currents Home & Design

Tile: Melcer Tile • Countertops:

Vitoria International For more information about this

project, call Structures Building

Company at (843) 856-6901 or visit

structures.net.

Interior Designer: Allison Knapp Cabinetry: Coastal Cabinet Company • Countertops: MVP Granite & Flooring For more information about this project, call MVP Granite & Flooring at (843) 388-2326.

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Zimmerman Interiors

Melcer Tile

Step 10

Step 11

Highlight your high

ceilings and prized

kitchen accoutrements

by including lit glass

transom cabinets

punctuated with unique

mullions.

Match your tile style with your cabinetry style so that you don’t end up with conflicting elements, such as traditional cabinetry matched with a contemporary backsplash.

Interior Design: Zimmerman

Interiors • Flooring: Precision

Flooring • Lighting: Charleston

Lighting and InteriorsPaint: Sherwin-Williams


this project, call Zimmerman

Interiors at (843) 971-6880 or visit

zimmermaninteriors.net.

Builder: Dustin Wallace of Wallace Services • Tile: Melcer Tile Countertops: Stone CityPlumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryLighting: Circa Lighting For more information about this project, call Melcer Tile at (843) 744-5345 or visit melcertile.com.


84 Lumber

Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts

Step 13

Step 12

Split your range from your

oven in order to provide

more cabinetry space for

pots and pans where you

need it most: under the

stove.

When outfitting a kitchen with especially high ceilings, to break up the redundancy, choose cabinets with features that will stand out, like this beaded-inset cabinetry with a Macadamia glaze.

Cabinetry: 84 Lumber


this project, call 84 Lumber

at (843) 884-8431 or visit

84lumber.com.

Builder: Charleston HomeworxInterior Designer: Brenda Romito of Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts • Kitchen Company: Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts For more information about this project, call Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts at (843) 852-9407 or visit authentickitchenconcepts.com.


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Ink Architecture + Interiors

Vintage Design

Step 15

Step 14

Select full-overlay

cabinet doors so that the

focus is on your beautiful

door-and-drawer design

rather than that of the

face frames.

Include bold carved corbels and wine storage in your two-tone island to avoid a common kitchen killer: cabinetry monotony.

Builder: Burton Company

Interior Design: Ink Architecture +

Interiors • Tile: Melcer Tile

Cabinetry: Spartina Cabinetry

Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath,

Kitchen & Lighting Gallery


project, call Ink Architecture +

Interiors at (843) 882-7810 or visit

inkarchitecturellc.com

Residential Designer: Vintage Design • Cabinetry: Authentic Kitchen & Bath Concepts • Plumbing Fixtures: Moluf’s • Decorative Hardware: Foxworth Decorative Hardware Paint: Sherwin-Williams For more information about this project, call Vintage Design at (843) 889-3200 or visit vintagedesignchas.com.

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Bennett Hofford Construction Company

Charleston Lighting and Interiors

Step 16

Step 17

To create a furniture

illusion, apply half-column

pilasters and decorative

feet to your cabinetry,

but remember that less is

sometimes more.

Carefully purchase a light fixture that communicates your style, like this updated classic featuring traditional, delicate scrollwork in a silver-leaf finish with a pleated drum shade.

Builder: Bennett Hofford

Construction Company • Architect:

Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.

Flooring and Tile: Flooring Services

Cabinetry: M. Craig and Co.

Cabinetmakers • Lighting: Charleston

Lighting and Interiors


project, call Bennett Hofford

at (843) 737-6862 or visit

bennetthoffordconstruction.com.

Certified Lighting Consultant: Susan Barrineau of Charleston Lighting and Interiors • Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors For more information about this project, call Charleston Lighting and Interiors at (843) 766-3055 or visit charlestonlightingandinteriors.com.


Mevers Kitchens and Baths

In & Outdoor Cabinetry

Step 19

Step 18

Stagger the wall cabinets’

height and depth to

create an unmatched

architectural detail and

more storage space.

If you’ve fallen in love with your natural-stone countertop and can’t get enough, use it for your backsplash as well; tile is not a requirement!

Builder: Blue Heron Property

Services • Kitchen Company:

Mevers Kitchens and Baths

Flooring: Precision Flooring Group


project, call Mevers Kitchens and

Baths at (843) 410-5656 or visit

meverskitchens.com.

Design and Project Management: In & Outdoor Cabinetry • Cabinetry: Charleston Cabinetry & Countertops • Cabinetry Installers: Oliver Cupboards Fine Cabinetry and Marsh Bluff Maintenance and Repairs • Countertops: Classic Marble and Tile For more information about this project, call In & Outdoor Cabinetry at (843) 670-1392 or visit inoutdoorcabinetry.com.


Sullivan Custom Cabinets

Kitchen Magic of the Lowcountry

Step 21

Step 20

Choose a glaze to

accentuate the raised

panels in the cabinet

doors and drawer fronts

and to give dimension

to your cabinetry.

Don’t be afraid to refinish your cabinets for a fresher look. Painted cabinetry is in style, so take advantage!

Builder: Theresa Stanton of Stanton

Construction • Cabinetry: Sullivan

Custom Cabinets For more information about this

project, call Sullivan Custom

Cabinets at (843) 554-5880 or visit

sullivancustomcabinets.com.

Cabinetry Refacing: Kitchen Magic of the LowcountryCountertops: Palmetto SurfacingFor more information about this project, call Kitchen Magic of the Lowcountry at (843) 737-6887 or visit lowcountry.kitchenmagic.com.

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Classic Kitchens of Charleston

Step 23

Step 22

Incorporate a waterfall

countertop (spilling over

the edge of the island) for

maximum use of beautiful

stone, like this four-inch

quartz.

Take advantage of your home’s craftsman, colonial, or cottage architecture and transpose that look into your kitchen design, like this homeowner did when including rough-sawn beams.

Builder: RS Custom Homes

Architect: Herlong & Associates

Interior Designer: Julie Fox

Braddock of Fox Interiors

Tile: Palmetto Tile • Trim: Southern

Lumber & Millwork Corporation


this project, call RS Custom

Homes at (843) 886-5187 or visit

rscustomhome.com.

Builder: Diament Building Corporation • Residential Designer: Beau Clowney Design • Interior Design: Amy Trowman Design Kitchen Company: Classic Kitchens of Charleston Countertops: Stone Hands For more information about this project, call Classic Kitchens of Charleston at (843) 991-4207 or visit kitchensofcharleston.com.


Phillip W. Smith General Contractor

Step 24

Don’t forget the ceiling; use painted tin tiles or multicolored coffers to continue your vision on all surfaces.

Builder: Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc. Architect: Herlong and Associates Cabinetry: Cabinet Concepts Countertops: Coastal Surfaces Lighting: Charleston Lighting and Interiors

For more information about this project, call Phillip W. Smith General Contractor at (843) 881-9828 or visit phillipsmithcontractor.com.

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Southeast Kitchens

Step 26

Step 25

Refinish the kitchen’s

hardwood floors

because all the new

cabinetry, tile, and

appliances in the world

will not add up to a

flawless kitchen without

impeccable floors.

Instead of implementing the exact same cabinetry configuration throughout the kitchen, customize a coordinating hutch to punctuate a particular wall of the kitchen.

Kitchen Contractor: Fran Ploetz

of Southeast Kitchens

Flooring: Elegant Hardwood Floors


project, call Elegant Hardwood

Floors at (843) 723-8172 or visit

elegant-hf.com.

Builder: Gary Brown ConstructionInterior Design: Robin Rogers Interiors • Kitchen Company: Southeast Kitchens

For more information about this project, call Southeast Kitchens at (843) 795-8809 or visit sekitchens.com.


Carson Homes

Classic Remodeling & Construction

Step 28

Step 27

Select the most durable

flooring for your kitchen

(because everyone can

be a klutz); tile, such as

this walnut travertine in

a four-piece Versailles

pattern, is a good option.

Double or even triple your ovens if you enjoy entertaining; you’ll be glad you have more than one when company knocks at your door.

Builder: Carson Homes, LLC

Architect: Bill Huey & Associates

Tile: Palmetto Tile Distributors

Cabinetry: Custom Creations

Countertops: MVP Granite &

Flooring • Appliances: Ferguson



project, call Carson Homes

at (843) 971-3667 or visit

carsonhomessc.com.

Builder: Classic Remodeling & Construction • Flooring: Carpet Baggers FloorcoveringsTile: Palmetto Tile • Cabinetry: Classic Cabinetry and MillworkCountertops: Palmetto Surfacing

For more information about this project, call Classic Remodeling & Construction at (843) 763-3297 or visit classicremodeling.com.


Cinder Creek Construction

Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston

Step 29

Step 30

Use color! There

are too many beige

kitchens in this world,

and individuality will

be recognized and

appreciated.

Pick a stove hood with pizzazz because it is your opportunity to use unique angles, textures, and materials that cannot be used for the cabinetry or other surfaces.

Builder: Cinder Creek Construction

Tile: Four Seasons Flooring

Cabinetry: Palmetto Specialty

Building Products • Countertops:

Granite Shop • Appliances and

Lighting: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &

Lighting Gallery For more information about

this project, call Cinder Creek

Construction at (843) 768-0784 or

visit cindercreek.net.

Builder: Jay Sifly of Sifly HomesArchitect: Herlong & AssociatesInterior Designer: Kathryn McGowan of KDM InteriorsCabinetry: Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston • Appliances: Signature Appliance CenterFor more information about this project, call Signature Kitchens & Baths of Charleston at (843) 571-5720 or visit signaturekitchens.net.

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Jilco Kitchen and Bath

Step 32

Step 31

Embrace modern

monochromatism

by choosing glass tile

with sleek lines in a

color that blends in

with the surrounding

elements.

Do not allow the hardware to be an afterthought; these matte-black pulls link the island, faucet, and lighting to the surrounding cabinetry in a way that nickel would not, for instance.

Builder: Fred Biearman of C&S

Custom • Interior Design: Donna

Webb Design • Tile: Buckhannon

Brothers Tile • Cabinetry: HWC

Custom Cabinetry • Window

Treatments: The Plantation

Shutter Company


project, call Buckhannon Brothers

Tile at (843) 881-8911 or visit

buckhannonbrothers.com.

Builder: Brad Chaney • Kitchen Company: Jilco Kitchen and Bath Designer: Paige Porter of Jilco Kitchen and Bath For more information about this project, call Jilco Kitchen and Bath at (843) 849-6465 or visit jilcokitchenandbath.com.


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Step 34

Step 33

Remember to cover your

windows with routless

blinds for increased

energy efficiency, light

control, and privacy if

you’d like your secret

recipe to remain yours

and yours alone.

Be intrepid with your cabinet-glass selection because there is more than simply transparent glass available; there’s frosted, seeded, and cotswald, as shown.

Interior Designer: Judith Shelton

of Shelton Taylor and Associates

Window Treatments: Budget

Blinds of Charleston For more information about this

project, call Budget Blinds of

Charleston at (843) 856-9498 or

visit budgetblinds.com.

Builder: Mark Pesce of MSP Custom Homes • Architect: Joel Adrian of Studio 291 • Designer: Christy Iannarino of Carolina Kitchens of Charleston • Kitchen Company: Carolina Kitchens of CharlestonTile: Melcer Tile • Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

For more information about this project, call Carolina Kitchens of Charleston at (843) 856-8255 or visit carolinakitchens.net.


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Designer Kitchens & Baths

Step 36

Step 35

Opt for windows instead

of upper cabinets to

maximize visibility of

the Lowcountry; you’ll

treasure the views more

than the storage for the

unnecessary deluxe

bread maker.

Tear down those pesky dated walls (and add a unique archway) to open the home’s floor plan and expand the new room’s utility.

Builder: Carriage House Builders

Architect: Cobb Architects

Interior Design and Accessories:

Coralberry Cottage • Cabinetry:

Jilco Kitchen and Bath • Appliances:

Signature Appliance Center


project, call Coralberry Cottage

at (843) 884-2225 and visit

coralberrycottage.com or call Cobb

Architects at (843) 856-7333 or visit

cobbarchitecture.com.

Architect: Morelle Cook Jones of Designer Kitchens & BathsKitchen Company: Designer Kitchens & Baths • Flooring: Tricounty Hardwood FlooringTile: Melcer Tile For more information about this project, call Designer Kitchens & Baths at (843) 763-7717 or visit designerkitchensandbathsinc.com.


Moluf's

Step 37

Don’t forget that functionality is paramount (ultimately substance over style wins out), so pick a faucet with a pull-out spout and touch-free technology.

Builder: Evan Diament of Diament Building Corporation • Interior Design: Amy Trowman DesignPlumbing Fixtures: Moluf's Window Treatments: Best Buy Blinds • Cabinetry: Classic Kitchens of Charleston For more information about this project, either call Moluf’s at (843) 723-4881 and visit molufs.com or call Best Buy Blinds at (843) 285-7800 and visit bestbuyblindsinc.com.


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Step 39

Step 38

Bigger is sometimes

better. Make room for

a grand island; the

only restriction should

be your raw slab's size.

Put your stove in the island; it will facilitate conversation and allow guests to be more involved in the cooking and food-preparation processes.

Builder: Master Home Builder, LLC

Architect: MW Designs, LLC

Cabinetry: Classic Kitchens of

Charleston • Countertops: Universal

Marble & Granite • Lighting:

Carolina Lanterns For more information about this

project, call Universal Marble &

Granite at (843) 767-7779 or visit

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Builder: Jeffery Builders

For more information about this project, call Jeffery Builders at (843) 270-9879 or visit jefferybuildersllc.com.


ince 1991, Jilco Kitchen and Bath has provided our clients with cabinetry and countertop solutions to fulfill the needs of new construction, remodeling and commercial applications.

S At Jilco, we have a variety of kitchen and bath products to fit all budgets and design challenges. Jilco is the one stop source to make your cabinetry and countertop projects a success.

2300 Clements Ferry Road, Suite 105Charleston, South Carolina 29492phone: 843-849-6465web: Jilcokitchenandbath.com

Complete cabinetry and countertop solutions


Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings & AKD

Step 40

Elect statement-worthy flooring, like this Johnson Tuscan Hickory hardwood in random widths and lengths, to continue your kitchen’s theme.

Builder: Patrick Henry ConstructionArchitect: Cobb ArchitectureFlooring and Tile: Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings • Cabinetry: AKD: Advanced Kitchen Designs of Charleston • Appliances: Plugs Appliance Center • Plumbing Fixtures: Moluf’s

For more information about this project, either call Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings at (843) 571-0013 and visit carpet-baggers.com or call Advanced Kitchen Designs at (843) 225-9344 and visit akd.biz.

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Charleston One Source

1st Class Painting and Restoration

Step 42

Step 41

Hardwood planks do not

need to be parallel; have

a skilled craftsman install

your hardwood (like this

Red Oak) in a classic

French-herringbone

design.

Jazz up your stock cabinetry by adding crown moulding to the box tops and rope trim to the reveals; your pocketbook (and your spouse) will thank you for your frugality.

Interior Designer: Debra McClung

of Debra’s House of Design

Flooring: Charleston One Source

Cabinetry: Classic Kitchens of

Charleston For more information about

this project, call Charleston One

Source at (843) 278-1751 or visit

charlestononesource.com.

Paint Contractor: 1st Class Painting and Restoration For more information about this project, call 1st Class Painting and Restoration at (843) 324-6006 or visit paintfirstclass.biz.


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Fisher Recycling

Step 43

Deviate from the granite norm and have custom countertops crafted for you from locally recycled glass, such as this kitchen’s Reta Blue creation.

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

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Step 44

If the property allows,

opt for gas appliances

(particularly the range)

over electric, as your food

will cook more evenly and

efficiently.

Builder: Max Crosby Construction

Interior Designer: Tracy Murphy of

Metropolitan South Design

Cabinetry: Authentic Kitchen and

Bath Concepts • Countertops: MVP

Granite and Flooring • Appliances

and Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson



this project, call Max Crosby

Construction at (843) 766-9976 or

visit maxcrosbyconstruction.com.


Atlantic Stone

Artistic Design and Construction

Step 46

Step 45

Do not be afraid to give

your kitchen peninsula

an unusual shape that

allows more people

to belly up to the bar,

adding more fun to

every gathering.

Incorporate structural columns, if needed, within your vast kitchen island; they will look intentional and beautifully architectural.

Builder: Dave Sondles Builders

Countertops: Atlantic Stone


this project, call Atlantic Stone

at (843) 737-5004 or visit

atlanticstonellc.com.

Builder: Artistic Design and Construction Architect: MC 3 Designs, Inc. Cabinetry: Prestige Custom Cabinetry • Countertops: Granite Shop • Lighting: Rick’s Lighting

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


843.971.6880 [email protected]

zimmermaninteriors.net

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hourly consultations •


Coastal Cottages of SC

Advanced Window Fashions

Step 48

Step 47

Even the most beautiful

kitchen would be useless

(and unimpressive)

without ample lighting;

install can lights, under-

cabinet lighting, and

pendants to brighten

the space.

When matched with other kitchen elements, such as light fixtures and decorative baskets, shades (like these Provenance Woven Woods by Hunter Douglas) pull everything together and complete the design.

Builder: Coastal Cottages of SC

Residential Designer: Eddie Miller

Kitchen Company: Jilco Kitchen and

Bath • Tile: Flooring Services

Appliances: Swift Appliance


project, call Coastal Cottages

of SC at (843) 296-9427 or visit

coastalcottagesofsc.com.

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


Completely custom. Completely Charleston.

Completely YOURS!

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RECYCLING

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We Do It All From Design to Installation

New Construction

Remodels

Kitchens & Baths

Granite-Solid Surfaces

Quartz · Corian

Marble Countertops

Fine Cabinetry

Entertainment Centers

Book Cases

Built-Ins

AUTHENTIC KITCHENS& BATHS CONCEPTS

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2457-5 Ashley River Rd. | Charleston, SC

Shown: Recently Completed Kitchen in Dunes West

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Come visit our show room at:488-C La Mesa Dr. in Mt. Pleasant

843-822-5519www.lowcountryshutters.com

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Quality Installation

Raised Panel Colonials Louvered Colonials

Board & Batten Colonials Bahamas · Roll Downs

Elegance, Style, & ProtectionElegance, Style, & Protection


Priester’s Custom Contracting

Kelly Builders Carolina

Step 50

Step 49

Choose corresponding

light fixtures that are

scaled correctly to

the room that you are

designing.

Ask your builder to install tongue-and-groove shiplap in your kitchen for a coastal feel that exudes custom quality.

Builder: Priester’s Custom

Contracting • Residential Designer:

J. Hilton Googe Design Group

Countertops: Palmetto Surfacing

Appliances: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen

& Lighting GalleryLighting: Rick’s Lighting


project, either call Priester’s Custom

Contracting at (843) 200-8495 and

visit priestercustomhomes.com or

call Rick’s Lighting at (843) 763-

2282 and visit rickslighting.com.

Countertops: Universal Marble and Granite • Appliances and Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery For more information about this project, call Kelly Builders at (843) 296-1456 or visit kellybuilders.net.


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Full Landscape Service · Consultation · Maintenance · DIY Services · Landscape Design

“We provide area residents with innovative tools that promote successful gardening and landscaping in the lowcountry from the foundation up, through product, service, education, and implementation.”Call for a free

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Real Deal Countertops

Sea Island Builders

Step 52

Step 51

Dark granite should

not be avoided; the best

movement or natural

striations can be found

in heavily pigmented

natural stone.

Pick an accent tile, like this multicolored mosaic, for the niche above the stove; this selection will support your chosen focal point and break up the large space with some color.

Countertops: Real Deal Countertops


project, call Real Deal Countertops

at (866) 707-1414 or visit

realdealcountertops.com.

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

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Over 100 different lantern styles at down to earth prices!

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Stop by and check out our giant outdoor lantern truckload sale going on now!

Over 100 different lantern styles


Strock Enterprises Design & Remodel

Charleston Woodworks

Step 54

Step 53

Add a curve to your

linear design, especially

if the countertop

material is as versatile

as wood.

Let your wood cabinetry speak for itself by using a clear satin varnish, which will highlight the natural tones and grain of the wood.

Builder: Strock Enterprises Design

& Remodel, LLC • Windows: Pella

Windows and Doors


project, call Strock Enterprises

at (843) 566-0250 or visit

strockenterprises.com.

Builder: Coastal Structures Corporation • Architect: Goforth, Brown, & Associates • Cabinetry and Trim: Charleston WoodworksCountertops: Real Deal Countertops For more information about this project, call Charleston Woodworks at (843) 744-0016 or visit charlestonwoodwork.com.


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Custom built water features

Tanning Ledge Pools

Made in South Carolina

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RECYCLING

LOCALLY RECYCLEDglass countertops for your home!


Carpenter’s Antiques and Restoration

Coastal Design Builders

Step 56

Step 55

Butcher-block

countertops are a stylish,

yet timeless option;

when remodeling,

select a high-quality

craftsman to sand and

apply finishing oils to

the wood.

Not all kitchen angles must be ninety-degrees; show off your builder’s skills by imagining dimensions that are truly outside of the box.

Builder: Chris Stockman of

Pleasantville Construction

Cabinetry: Carpenter’s Antiques

and Restoration For more information about this

project, call Carpenter’s Antiques

and Restoration at (843) 884-3411 or

visit carpenters-restoration.com.

Builder: Coastal Design BuildersInterior Design: Urban Interiors For more information about this project, call Coastal Design Builders at (843) 300-9383 or visit coastaldesignbuilders.com.


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Whether your interior style is as traditional as the Biltmore, as contemporary as the Guggenheim, or as colorful as Russia’s St. Basil’s Cathedral, local shops in Charleston will have just what you’re looking for to add pizzazz to your kitchen. Start your shopping journey here by perusing some of

the most popular items on the market for kitchen design.

Mapping Your Kitchen Style


Contemporary Charm: Bosch Benvenuto Built-In

Coffee SystemSignature Appliance Center

(843) 571-5735signaturekitchens.net

Pop of Color: Bertazzoni Gas Range

Swift Appliance(843) 388-7283

swiftappliancesc.com

Traditional Taste: Stainless-Steel Wolf Drawer Microwave

Plugs Appliance Center(843) 723-4112

plugsappliancecenter.com

Contemporary Charm: GE Artistry Series Bottom-

Freezer RefrigeratorFerguson Bath, Kitchen

& Lighting Gallery(843) 747-6301ferguson.com

Appliances



Contemporary Charm : Copenhagen GraniteVitoria International

(843) 760-2470 vitoriainternational.com

Pop of Color: Vetrazzo Emerald Coast

Atlantic Stone(843) 737-5004

atlanticstonellc.com

Contemporary Charm: Juniper Corian Countertop

Dynamic Countertops(843) 345-5044

dynamicdesign-build.com

Traditional Taste: Delicatus Granite

Real Deal Countertops(866) 707-1414

realdealcountertops.com

Countertops


Traditional Taste: White Rhino Marble

Universal Marble and Granite(866) 919-7779

universalmgranite.net

Pop of Color: GlassECO Countertop

Fisher Recycling (843) 554-6099

fisherrecycling.com

Pop of Color: Blue Tides Granite

AGM Imports(843) 747-0088

agmimports.com

Contemporary Charm: Negra Marquina MarbleMVP Granite and Flooring

(843) 388-2326

Countertops



Pop of Color: Blue-and-White Porcelain Tiles

Buckhannon Brothers Tile(843) 881-8911

buckhannonbrothers.com

Contemporary Charm: Mosaic TilePalmetto Tile

(843) 266-8700palmettotile.com

Traditional Taste: Solid Walnut Hardwood Flooring

Elegant Hardwood Floors(843) 723-8172elegant-hf.com

Traditional Taste: Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Carpet Baggers Floorcoverings(843) 571-0013

carpet-baggers.com

Contemporary Charm: Vertical, Textured Natural Stone Tile

Lowcountry Tile(843) 763-2161

lowcountrytilecontractors.com

Traditional Taste: Wide-Plank Hardwood

FlooringCharleston One Source

(843) 278-1751charlestononesource.com

Pop of Color: Glass TileMelcer Tile

(843) 744-5345melcertile.com

Flooring & Tile


Contemporary Charm: Moen Stainless-Steel

Undermount SinkMoluf ’s

(843) 723-4881 molufs.comTraditional Taste:

American Standard Country Sink and Heritage Wall-Mount Faucet

Port City Supply(843) 554-0450

portcitysupply.com

Contemporary Charm: Moen 90-Degree Bar Faucet

Moluf ’s(843) 723-4881

molufs.com

Pop of Color: Delta Fuse Single-Handle

Pull-Down Faucet Ferguson Bath, Kitchen


Pop of Color: The Jonathan Adler Collection by

Kohler Sink in Annapolis Navy Ferguson Bath, Kitchen


Traditional Taste: American Standard Pekoe

Pull-Down Faucet Port City Supply(843) 554-0450

portcitysupply.com

Sinks & Faucets



Pop of Color: Blue Pineapple Serving Plates

Hoardin’ Helen’s(843) 442-7800

facebook.com/hoardinhelens

Traditional Taste: Herb Napkins

MW Hunter Custom Interiors(843) 556-4939mwhunter.com

Pop of Color: Blown-Glass Rooster

Fruit BowlsNext to New

(843) 606-2715nexttonewsc.com

Contemporary Charm: Modern Bar Set

The Coleman Collection(843) 654-9046

facebook.com/thecolemancollection

Contemporary Charm: Wine Caddy

Lowcountry Consignments(843) 606-9881

lowcountryconsignments.com

Traditional Taste: Solid-Silver Kitchen Measuring SpoonsCoralberry Cottage

(843) 884-2225coralberrycottage.com

Accessories


AccessoriesTraditional Taste: Silver Napkin Holder

Terrace Oaks Antique Mall (843) 795-9689

terraceoaksantiques.com

Traditional Taste: Copper Bowl

Palmetto Moon Antiques(843) 856-1881

pmoonantiques.com

Pop of Color: Vintage Print

Trident Habitat for Humanity (843) 724-6900

tridenthabitat.org

Contemporary Charm: Dow Jones Drinking Glasses

Charleston Revisions(843) 388-7880

charlestonrevisions.com

Contemporary Charm: Chevron-Inlaid

Cheese-Cutting BoardBespoke

(843) 654-0088bespoke-atelier.com



Paint

Traditional Taste: Heron Plume, Realist Beige,

and Down HomeSherwin-Williams

(800) 474-3794sherwin-williams.com

Pop of Color: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ® in Louis

Blue, Greek Blue, and Napoleonic BlueCharleston Revisions

(843) 388-7880charlestonrevisions.com

Contemporary Charm: Benjamin Moore Paint in

Graytint, Silent Night, and Rock GraySpectrum Paint(843) 722-1056

spectrumpaint.com


Lighting

Contemporary Charm: Corbett Lighting Tango

Pendant with a Textured Bronze Finish

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

(843) 747-6301ferguson.com

Contemporary Charm: Metropolitan Lighting Fusano

Collection Six-Light Chandelier

Charleston Lighting and Interiors(843) 766-3055

charlestonlightingandinteriors.com

Pop of Color: Millennium Lighting Art

Glass Mini Pendant Rick’s Lighting(843) 763-2282

rickslighting.com

Traditional Taste: Darlana Linear Pendant

Circa Lighting(843) 937-5990

circalighting.com

Traditional Taste: Hubbardton Forge

Trestle Four-Light Pendant Charleston Lamp Company

(843) 763-9150charlestonlampcompany.com



Kitchen Furniture

Contemporary Charm: Metal Barstool

GDC Home(843) 571-5142gdchome.com

Pop of Color: Teal Dining Room ChairDanco Modern Furniture

(843) 884-2256dancohome.com

Pop of Color: Polka Dot Barstool

For the House: The Barstool Shop(843) 881-7073

thebarstoolshop.com

Contemporary Charm: Simplistic Wooden Dining Chair

Domain Interiors(843) 388-0328domainmtp.com

Traditional Taste: Butcher -Block Portable Island

Antiques Market(843) 849-8850

Traditional Taste: Folding-Leaf Dining Room Table

My Rooms Furniture Gallery(800) 338-8534

myroomsfurnituregallery.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

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

Tailored Closets(843) 696-0791 tailoredclosets.com

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

Sweetgrass Property Services(843) 768-1500sweetgrass-properties.com

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

Appliance Repairs: Advance Appliance Repair(843) 532-5726

Building Materials:84 Lumber (843) 884-8431 84lumber.com

Buck Lumber (843) 795-0150 bucklumber.com

Liberty Cedar(843) 744-0450libertycedar.com

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

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

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

Energy Audits:Palmetto Home Energy Audit(843) 607-4442

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

Home Technology:Audio Tech Services(843) 277-0059atscharleston.com

Audio Warehouse(843) 571-0535theaudiowarehouse.com

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

Daniel Island Audio, Video, and Structured Wiring(843) 471-2990danielislandaudio.com

eLifeSpaces(843) 577-5644elifespaces.com

Innovative Theater and Sound(843) 568-9815innovativetheaterandsound.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

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

Windows and Doors:Pella Windows and Doors (843) 377-2500pella.com

Muhler (843) 572-9727 muhler.com

Window Treatments:Advanced Window Fashions(843) 881-8858843beautifulwindows.com

Best Buy Blinds(843) 884-3454bestbuyblindsinc.com

Budget Blinds(843) 410-0351budgetblinds.com

MW Hunter Custom Interiors(843) 556-4939mwhunter.com

The Louver Shop(843) 722-0080louvershop.com

The Plantation Shutter Company(877) 638-9013theplantationshutterco.com

Essential Contacts for Creating a Dream Kitchen


Locating the Basic Ingredients


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Locating the Basic Ingredients



Many people (especially writers) express an inability to be productive without a precise environment, often involving organized paperwork, proper lighting, comfortable seating, and a generally appeasing atmosphere. Nowhere in the home is it more important to have these components come together for productivity than in the office or study. Thus, we present to you some of the most efficient residential work spaces in the Lowcountry fit for a wide range of unique professions.

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Wrap-Around Built-In Shelving— Ideal for Displaying Diplomas and Medical Journals

Builder: Cinder Creek Construction

Shelving: Palmetto Specialty Building Products

For more information about this project, call Cinder Creek Construction at (843) 737-2201 or visit cindercreek.net.

Knick-Knack Shelf and Corkboard Insert— Fundamental for Family Photos

Builder: Joe Arbitrio


Cabinetry: Carolina Kitchens of Charleston

Cabinetry Designer: Stewart Culler of Carolina Kitchens of Charleston

Window Treatments: MW Hunter Custom Interiors

For more information about this project, call Carolina Kitchens of Charleston at (843) 856-8255 or visit carolinakitchens.com.

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The Studious Psychologist



843-377-2500Charleston 2000 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Suite 118

Pella Windows & Doors

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Long Conference Table—Needed for Tough Face-to-Face Debates

Residential Design: Vintage Design

Interior Design: Mary Klingensmith Interior Design

Cabinetry and Trim: Chuck Buyers

For more information about this project, call Vintage Design at (843) 889-3200 or visit vintagedesignschas.com.

Silk Metallic Thibaut Wall Covering— Fitting for an Antique Lover

Builder: Cook Bonner Construction

Interior Design: MK Interior Planning


Flooring: McGrew's Flooring

Countertops: Lowcountry Stone Solutions

For more information about this project, call Cook Bonner Construction at (843) 795-9301 or visit cookbonner.com.

The Avid Art Historian

The Tenacious Corporate Lawyer



843.284.8272 maidpure.com

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210 Coleman Boulevard Suite J, Mount Pleasant, SC

FRESH PUREORGANIC

Maid Pure uses only eco-friendly and organic products.Let us pamper your business or vacation home!

Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits Custom Outdoor Kitchens, Designs, Grills, & Service

Does your fireplace need a

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The Avid Art Historian


Antique Reproduction Display Cabinet— Essential for Presenting the Product

Builder: Sheppard Construction

Interior Designer: Deirdre Stevens of GDC

Garden Seat, Giclée Artwork, and Other Accessories: GDC Home

Lighting: Southeastern Galleries

Window Treatments: JV Custom Interiors

For more information about this project, call GDC Home at (843) 849-0711 or visit gdchome.com.

Recessed Solar Shades—Optimal for Those Working from Sunrise to Sunset

Builder: Cook Bonner Construction

Interior Design: MK Interior Planning


Flooring: McGrew's Flooring

Countertops: Lowcountry Stone Solutions

For more information about this project, call Cook Bonner Construction at (843) 795-9301 or visit cookbonner.com.

The Adept Financial Advisor

The Retail Purchasing Manager



At Edgewater Energy Services, we believe in using the power of the sun to its fullest potential and meeting the customer where they are with their particular energy needs.

(843) 937-9999edgewaterenergysc.com

TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE 30% tax credit available from the federal government and 25% from the state! Give us a call for more details.

Solar ElectricitySolar Pool HeatersSolar Hot WaterSolar Tube LightingSolar HVACAttic ConservationHome Energy

Conservation

Helping to Save You Money and the Environment One Panel at a Time.Helping to Save You Money and the Environment One Panel at a Time.

Trudy Mercy Brown Making interior design accessible by

utilizing sensible design concepts.

843.224.9822BlueCopperInteriors.com

Let BlueCopper Interiors help you find the best solutions for your individual lifestyle and budget!

From re-arranging, choosing color, or starting from scratch, BlueCopper can help.

What is your design dilemma?

“1st class people doing a 1st class job”“1st class people doing a 1st class job” Painting · Refinishing

Remodeling · Carpentry

Roofing · Drywall

Tile · Flooring

[email protected]

843.261.0212843.261.0212

Tile · Flooring

“cock your hat - angles are attitudes” - Frank Sinatra

Shown Here: Custom Homes Fully Painted by 1st Class Painting & Restoration, LLC

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Ample File Storage—Paramount for Contract Organization

Built-In Shelving: Tailored Closets

For more information about this project, call Tailored Closets at (843) 696-0791 or visit tailoredclosets.com.

Vast Supply Closet—Crucial for Storing Fabric Swatches

Interior Design: Zimmerman Interiors

Paint: Sherwin-Williams

Lighting: Ro Sham Beaux

Door: Guy Ando of The Custom Woodshop

For more information about this project, call Zimmerman Interiors at (843) 971-6880 or visit zimmermaninteriors.net.

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American Cherry and Brass Rolling Ladder—Imperative for Accessing Legislation

Builder: Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc.


Cabinetry: William C. Pritchard Co.

For more information about this project, call Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc. at (843) 881-9828 or visit phillipsmithcontractor.com.

Hand-Cast Concrete Countertops—Vital for the Professional with a Modern Edge

Builder: Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc.


Cabinetry: William C. Pritchard Co.

Flooring: John Griffiths Hardwood Floors

Countertops: Stone Casting, Inc.

For more information about this project, call Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc. at (843) 881-9828 or visit phillipsmithcontractor.com.

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European-Style Barn Door— Required for the Secretly Untidy

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Interior Designer: Julie Fox Braddock of Fox Interiors

Flooring: RW Cauble

For more information about this project, call RS Custom Homes at (843) 886-5187 or visit rscustomhome.com.

Elaborate Porthole and Arched Windows—Important for Feeding the Imagination

Builder: Priester’s Custom Contracting

For more information about this project, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

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Resilient Australian Cypress Floors— Perfect for Happily Retired Pet Owners

Builder: Priester’s Custom Contracting

Architect: Swan Designs

Flooring: Floortech, Inc.

Fireplace: J Mar Stucco

For more information about this project, call Priester’s Custom Contracting at (843) 200-8495 or visit priestercustomhomes.com.

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In the Kitchen with

Nathalie Dupree

Cookbook Author

nathaliedupree.com

Grits (Serves 4-6) with Greens & Shrimp

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2 Cups Water

1 Cup Grits, Preferably Stone-Ground

1 Garlic Clove, Chopped

1 Cup Heavy Cream1/4 to 1/2 Cup Butter

1 to 2 Cups Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated

1 Pound Shrimp, Peeled

1 Cup Baby Spinach

Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Variation: Add just enough cream to the grits to make them the

consistency of a dip. Chop the shrimp and the greens

before adding them to the hot grits and serve with

crisp tortilla chips.

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Add the grits and the garlic clove and bring just to

a boil. Cook until soft and creamy, adding heavy

cream as needed to make a loose (but not runny)

mixture. Add as much butter and cheese as desired,

stirring to make sure the cheese doesn’t stick. Add

the shrimp, and stir until pink over the low heat. Fold

in the washed and dried greens, and remove from the

heat. The greens will cook in the hot grits. Taste, and

season with salt and pepper. Serve individually or in

a chafing dish for a party.

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In the Kitchen with

Jeremiah Bacon

Chef at The Macintosh & Oak Steakhouse

(843) 722-4220 • oaksteakhouserestaurant.com(843) 789-4299 • themacintoshcharleston.com

Hanger Steak with Winter Vegetables & Lacinato Kale

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2 Garlic Cloves, Minced

2 Tablespoons Butter

3 Shallots, Sliced

2 Tablespoons Aged Sherry

1 Pound Sunchokes, Chopped Small

2 Parsnips, Peeled and Chopped Small

2 Carrots, Peeled and Chopped Small

10-12 Shiitake Mushrooms, Sliced

2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Ribs Removed and Chopped

1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced in Half

5 Thyme Sprigs

Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to Taste

Olive Oil, as Needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small sauté pan,

caramelize the shallots in olive oil over high heat for 1-2

minutes. Reduce the temperature to low heat, and continue

to caramelize for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and

pepper to taste. Finish with aged sherry, and allow it to

reduce. In a large sauté pan, toss chopped sunchokes with

olive oil and salt to taste, and then roast the sunchokes in

the oven in the sauté pan. After 5 minutes, add the parsnips

and carrots, and continue to roast the vegetables until

golden brown (about 20 minutes). Season the steak with

salt and pepper to taste. In another sauté pan over high

heat, sear the hanger steak on all sides. Continue to cook

until medium rare. Add minced garlic and butter 1 minute

before removing the steak from the heat. Allow it to rest

to continue carry-over cooking before slicing against the

grain. In a separate sauté pan placed over medium heat,

cook shiitakes in olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add kale,

and continue to sauté. Add cherry tomatoes and fresh

thyme, and sauté for 1 minute. Add roasted vegetables.

Then, slice steak and serve.

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In the Kitchen with

Carrie Bailey-Morey

Cookbook Author & Mastermind of Callie’s Charleston Biscuits

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2 Tablespoons Bacon Fat, Divided 1/2 White Onion, Diced

3 Cloves Garlic, Minced

2 Poblano Peppers, Roasted and Chopped

2 Bell Peppers, Diced

64 Ounces Chicken Stock

2 Cups Water

Salt and Pepper, to Taste

2 Teaspoons Paprika

2 Tablespoons

Chili Powder

2 Teaspoons Cumin

1 Tablespoon Onion

Powder

2 Teaspoons Garlic

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2 Teaspoons Oregano1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon Sugar

Chopped Avocado, Crumbled Cojita Cheese,

Lime Wedges, and/or Chopped Cilantro

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Rub the pork butt with the Mexican

dry rub. Set aside. Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of bacon

fat in a large Dutch oven. Sauté onion, garlic, poblanos, and bell

peppers until soft, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.

Remove the onion mixture from the pan, and add the remaining

tablespoon of fat. Add the spiced pork butt, and over medium-high

heat, brown it on all sides. Leaving the pork butt in the pan, add

the cooked onion mixture, chicken stock, water, salt, and pepper.

Cook covered in the oven for 3 hours. Pull from the oven, and

remove the pork butt from the Dutch oven. Remove the bone and

fatty parts from the pork butt. Then, pull the meat apart so that

it shreds into smaller pieces. Place the shredded pork back into

the Dutch oven. Let the stew cool to room temperature. Then, place

it in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, remove from the

refrigerator and scrape off the layer of fat from the top. Reheat

on the stove over a medium heat. Serve over creamy grits, and add

desired condiments to the top. Placemat, Napkin, Napkin Ring, and Wine Glass Provided by MW Hunter Custom Interiors (mwhunter.com)

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In the Kitchen with

Michael Scognamiglio

Chef at Bacco Italian Restaurant

(843) 884-6969 •baccocharleston.com

Clam Risotto (Serves 2)

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18 Littleneck Clams (Scrubbed & Purged)

1 1/2 Cups White Wine

3 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley, Chopped

Zest of One Lemon

2 Tablespoons Butter

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Pot of Simmering Water

Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-

high heat. Add risotto and clams and cook in the olive

oil briefly for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Next

add the white wine, and bring up to a simmer. As the

wine reduces, gradually add—ladle by ladle—simmering

hot water to the risotto to keep the grain barely covered

with liquid, stirring at the same time. As the clams pop

open, remove them from the pot. Remove the meat from

the shell, and set aside. After about 15 minutes, the

risotto should be cooked through, and you should stop

adding more water to it. When almost all of the liquid is

reduced out, take the pot off the heat, and add butter,

parsley, lemon zest, and clam meat. Season with salt and

pepper to taste, and serve.

For a great selection of local seafood, contact

Andrew Hiser of Tobias Seafood at www.facebook.com/

TobiasSeafood.

Tobias Seafood was founded in the late 1980s when Toby

(Tobias) Van Buren began growing hard clams from

seed and harvesting wild oysters from the nutrient-

rich tidal marsh surrounding Breach Inlet. Over the

years, Toby refined and perfected his techniques and

developed a market, supplying fine restaurants and

private customers in the greater Charleston area with

his product. Jump to the present, and Heidi and Andrew

Hiser have taken on the task of keeping this supply of

local, sustainable seafood on your tables.

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In the Kitchen with

Holly Herrick

Cookbook Author

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Recipe Adapted from Holly’s New Book,

The French Cook: Cream Puffs and Éclairs

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Seeds from 1 Vanilla Bean

1/2 Cup Ganache, Chilled1/4 Cup Roasted and Salted Pistachios, Finely Chopped

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare the Sweet Choux

Pastry (recipe on right). Pipe the warm choux. Brush each

lightly with egg wash, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or

until puffed and golden. Turn off the oven, open the door,

and let the pastry stand for 5 minutes. Remove éclairs

to a cooling rack, and pierce the bottom of each gently

with a knife twice, once near each end of the length of

the éclairs. To prepare the filling, in a large bowl, combine

all of the filling ingredients with an electric blender on

medium speed until aerated and smooth (about 2 minutes),

scraping down the sides and bottom with a spatula as you

go. Using a pastry bag, gently pipe the filling into each

of the two knife piercings on the bottom of each éclair.

Using a clean fingertip or the back of a teaspoon, spread

a heaping teaspoon of ganache evenly over the top of each

éclair. Garnish with a sprinkling of the chopped pistachios.

Serve cold.

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4 Large Eggs (about 1 Cup), Room Temperature,

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1 Egg Yolk, Splash of Water,

Pinch of Salt, Blended Together

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two half-sheet

baking pans with silicon mats or parchment paper.

Measure all the ingredients and have them ready

before preparing the dough. In a medium, heavy-

bottomed saucepan, heat the water and butter

together over medium-high heat, stirring once or

twice to help the butter melt. Once melted, reduce

heat to medium. Sift together the two flours and salt

over a medium bowl. Add the sifted dry ingredients all

at once to the water mixture, and set the bowl nearby.

Stir the dough vigorously with a wooden spoon to

bring it together. Continue stirring, less vigorously,

until the pastry pulls away from the sides of the pan

and forms a uniform ball. Turn the pastry out into

the reserved bowl and let sit for about 1 minute, or

until the pastry is cool enough to touch comfortably

with your fingertip for at least 10 seconds. Add half

of the beaten eggs (about 1⁄2 cup) to the pastry.

Stir vigorously until the pastry looks uniform and

glossy (about 1 minute). Add half of the remaining egg

mixture (about 1⁄4 cup), and continue to stir until the

pastry is uniform and glossy (about 1 minute). Repeat

with the remaining egg mixture. While the pastry is

still warm, pipe and bake the pastry. Brush the top of

each pastry with a light coating of egg wash, being

careful not to let the wash drip down the sides of the

pastry. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.


Choosing the Right BuilderM A D E E A S Y

Did you know that many people actually spend more time researching a new laptop purchase than the builder of

their future home—the largest investment one may make in his or her lifetime? An average custom home consists

of roughly 82,000 assembled parts, and you will want a builder who can put each part together seamlessly,

on time, and within budget. After interviewing several local builders and remodelers, we’ve compiled their

best advice about choosing a reputable contractor and avoiding costly mistakes in the construction process.

➀ Strock Enterprises ➁ Sea Island Builders ➂ Classic Remodeling ➃ Dynamic Design-Build ➄ Seaport Homes ➅ Coastal Design Builders ➆ Priester’s Custom Contracting ➇ Phillip W. Smith General Contractor

Conduct ResearchDoing proper research about a construction company prior to making your decision is absolutely necessary. Once you’ve narrowed your choices down to three to five builders, you can begin an in-depth research process. Start online. Read company reviews, check the records at the Better Business Bureau, consult Angie’s List, and perhaps most importantly, visit the Guild Quality website (guildquality.com). If the builder in question is a Guild Quality member, reviews (good and bad) from projects in the past will be listed for you to peruse. Next, interview homeowners who have hired your potential contractor in the past. For the most part, they’ll be honest with you about the details of their experience.

Tour a Recent ProjectYou can see many pictures online, but nothing reveals the strengths and weaknesses of a builder like standing inside one of his or her creations. If the project is still under construction, take a moment to chat with the subcontractors; they’re probably the same ones that would be working on your home in the future.

Always Ask for ProofOnly trust the documents you see in writing, not what a potential contractor says. You should always ask for a copy of the company’s general liability insurance and workers compensation documentation. Furthermore, ask to view a copy of the contractor’s license. Finally, read the contract and budget outline completely and

intently; don’t sign it until you’re comfortable with everything in the document.

The Lowest Price Isn’t Always the Best OfferSpeaking of the budget, don’t just choose the lowest bidder; look for value in your purchase. A lower price often means a lower quality of materials and labor. When you review the proposed budget from each company, make sure that the money allotted to each spending allowance is reasonable. For example, if you have impeccable lighting taste, and only 2,000 dollars have been reserved for your lighting budget, you’re obviously going to exceed that amount (and increase the actual cost of the home). Be realistic with your needs and wants, and realize that the lowest bidder may not be able to meet your expectations of quality.

Choose a Person You LikeThe process of building a custom home is long and tedious. Whatever builder you choose will be by your side for many months, so opt for someone that you will enjoy working with. In addition to returning calls in a timely manner, possessing problem-solving skills, and exhibiting efficient time management, the contractor you hire should have a personality that complements yours.

With these tips, you should be well on your way to hiring the perfect builder for your dream home. To start your search, turn to page 233 to view Guild Quality members or to page 240 to find local builders who advertise in our magazine.


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2013 Coastal Living Showhouse Photo Tour

By: Christy Conway

Condé-Nast Traveler designated Charleston as the top travel destination in the world. Only a year later, the readers of Travel + Leisure voted Charleston the number-one city in the US and Canada. Then, Coastal Living unveiled their 2013 Showhouse on

Daniel Island. The national magazines are finally recognizing what we (a humble local magazine) and you (our astute readers) have

known all along: Charleston is a wonderful place to live and visit. But don’t discredit the editors of Coastal Living for their delayed

realization. They obviously have an eye for beauty, hence their three-story plantation-style Showhouse, built by local company Max

Crosby Construction. Take a moment, in the coming pages, to recognize the amazing local talent associated with the project and

peek inside the home to gain some design inspiration that will help you make the best of your coastal living.


Q&A with the Coastal Living Showhouse Builder Jamison Howard of Max Crosby Construction

Christy: How was Max Crosby Construction chosen as the builder for Coastal Living magazine's 2013 showhouse? Did your company put in a traditional bid or did the publication contact you?

Jamison: Our company has had a long-standing relationship with Southern Living magazine as part of its Custom Builder Program. In 2006, we had the opportunity to build the Southern Living Idea House on Daniel Island. Through this relationship and the overall success of the 2006 Idea House, we were contacted by Coastal Living to build the 2013 Coastal Living Showhouse. This project (of which I am very proud to have been a part) has been an amazing experience.

Christy: Did the project’s scope change at all through the process, or was the result pretty close to the original design and plan?

Jamison: There were changes to the project as it progressed. There was an amazing design team for this home. Ginger Brewton of Ginger Brewton Interiors,

located here in Charleston, was selected as the interior designer, and Suzanne Stern of Our Town Plans was chosen as the architectural designer. We all worked so well together as a team, making decisions and collaborating on every detail to make the Showhouse the best it possibly could be. Christy: Were there any parts of the building process that were particularly challenging?

Jamison: The most challenging aspect of this project was the timeframe in which it had to be completed. We were able to begin the home just before Christmas of 2012 and had to complete it for Coastal Living no later than June 11, 2013. Having just over five months to turn around a home of this magnitude was not ideal. However, with such a great team of suppliers and subcontractors, we were able to meet Coastal Living’s deadline. There was a great sense of accomplishment in upholding this schedule.

Christy: Of all the features in the home, do you have a favorite? If so, please explain why this feature sticks out in your mind as something unique or especially attractive?

Jamison: My favorite feature of this home (and typically of any home we build) is the interior woodwork. This home features shiplap walls and a ceiling finished with reclaimed barn-wood siding. Both tasteful additions bring a nice old-world charm to the clean-lined home.

Christy: Being chosen as the builder for the Coastal Living Showhouse must have been quite an honor. How would you respond to locals who are looking for a builder but might be intimidated by this addition to your résumé?

Jamison: We have a great team of people here at Max Crosby Construction who are always anxious to answer questions and discuss new opportunities in the Charleston area. Over the years, we have built homes at all price points, and I would never want there to be a perception of Max Crosby Construction as being too expensive to the point that it would be a barrier or concern to individuals that may consider hiring us as their builder.



Resource Guide

Builder: Max Crosby Construction (843) 766-9976 | maxcrosbyconstruction.com

Architectural Designer: Suzanne Stern of Our Town Plans (678) 364-0688 | ourtownplans.com

Interior Design: Ginger Brewton Interiors (843) 270-7491 | gingerbrewtoninteriors.com

Landscaping: Charleston Landscape (843) 296-7592 | charlestonlandscape.com

Tile: Melcer Tile (843) 744-5345 | melcertile.com

Cabinetry: Authentic Kitchen and Bath Concepts (843) 852-9407 | authentickitchenconcepts.com

Lighting: Circa Lighting (843) 937-5990 | circalighting.com

Appliances: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery (843) 747-6301 | ferguson.com

Paint: Sherwin-Williams (800) 474-3794 | sherwin-williams.com

Natural Stone Countertops: AGM Imports (843) 747-0088 | agmimports.com

Fireplace and Outdoor Kitchen: WilliamSmith Fireplaces & Home Accents (843) 766-0347 | williamsmithfireplaces.com

Hardwood Flooring: Charleston One Source (843) 278-1751 | charlestononesource.com

Select Accessories and Furniture: GDC Home (843) 571-5142 | gdchome.com

Audio/Video: NextGen Technologies (843)871-8531 | nextgenusa.com

Foam Insulation: EcoFoam Insulations and Coatings (843) 545-2300 | ecofoaminsulations.com

Exterior Doors, Windows, and Siding: Southern Lumber and Millwork Corporation (843) 744-6281 | southernlumbermillwork.com

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photography by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.


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Backyard Makeover RevealEach August, Charleston Home + Design gives away a backyard makeover to one lucky Lowcountry local who attends the Custom Home + Remodel Show at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium. The 2013 winner was Jenna Michael, an engineer who works for MeadWestvaco and lives in West Ashley. And what does Jenna think about being our big winner? She says, “When everyone left the final photo shoot, it was so surreal. I couldn’t believe this was actually my backyard. For the past few weeks, everyday I would get to come home to a little more progress. The different vendors that I met were so friendly. I am just so appreciative of everyone who was involved.” Take a look at the before and after snapshots to see how Patty Craven and Nick Popovich of DIG Landscapes transformed Jenna’s yard into an outdoor-living paradise.

Jenna’s Prize Package Included:

Project Management and Design• (Worth $2,000) from DIG Landscapes (843) 327-4372 | diglandscape.net

Outdoor Furniture • (Worth $2,000) from Backyard Retreats (843) 856-0049 | backyardretreatsinc.com

Hanging Bed • (Worth $4,000) from Custom Carolina Hanging Beds (843) 476-1984 | carolinahangingbeds.com

Pergola• (Worth $2,000) from Express Sunrooms (843) 534-3233 | expresssunrooms.com

Water Feature• (Worth $2,000) from HLG Growers (843) 901-4862 | hlggrowers.com

Paver Installation • (Worth $2,000) from Outdoor Concepts of Charleston (843) 345-3214 | youroutdoorconcept.com

Lighting Package• (Worth $2,200) from Charleston Irrigation and Lighting: (843) 557-4700 | rainandshine.net

Outdoor Kitchen Island • (Worth $1,700) from WilliamSmith Fireplaces (843) 766-0347 | williamsmithfireplaces.com

Custom Fire Pit • (Worth $500) from Lowcountry Paver (866) 468-3561 | lcpaver.com

Cornhole Game Set• (Worth $250) from Charleston Tailgate (843) 714-1596 | charlestontailgate.com

Sonos Connect Amplifier and Two Outdoor Speakers • (Worth $2,000) from Innovative Theater and Sound (843) 296-7592 | charlestonlandscape.com

GlassECO Landscape Glass• (Worth $500) from Fisher Recycling (843) 554-6099 | fisherrecycling.com

Shrubbery & Plants• (Worth $2,000) from Stacks Nursery (843) 832-4769 | stacksnursery.com

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Charleston Home + Design magazine is proud to present what will be our best event yet, the Charleston Home + Design Show, occuring

January 24-26 at the Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium. We bring you not only elaborate displays from local home professionals specializing

in tile, granite, construction, décor, and more, but also special events that will attract every member of the family. For more information, visit

our website at charlestonhomeanddesignshow.com or like us on Facebook for immediate updates about our exciting home show.

SHoW HourS & ADmiSSionFRIDAY, JANuARY 24: 11AM-8PMEXTENDED HOuRS! Come after work and enjoy free beer and wine from 5pm to 8pm! Vendors will also offer free catered food at their booths. FREE Admission and Parking!

SATuRDAY, JANuARY 25: 10AM-6PM$7 per Adult, FREE Admission for Kids 12 and Under FREE Parking

SuNDAY, JANuARY 26: 11AM-5PM$7 per Adult, FREE Admission for Kids 12 and Under FREE Parking

FeAturingFour• HGTV-Inspired White Room Challenge Spaces on DisplayFREE• Design Consultations with ASID Interior DesignersSeven • Home-Improvement Prize Packages Available to AttendeesFREE• Admission on Friday

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Four bare, white, 100-square-foot rooms (built on-site at The Citadel's Johnson Hagood Stadium) will be transformed into lovely living spaces in just 12 hours by six local Ethan Allen interior designers. Adapted from HGTV’s The White Room Challenge, Charleston Home + Design magazine adds a twist—each room is associated with a local non-profit, and each organization gets a cash donation from the funds raised through the silent auction happening all weekend. Cast a vote for your favorite room and the charity associated with the winning room will receive a bonus donation!

The following local companies will be contributing components for this exciting exhibit:

Paint Supplier: Sherwin-WilliamsPaint & Drywall Contractor: 1st Class Painting & RestorationBuilding Material Supplier (Lumber/Drywall): 84 LumberGeneral Contractor/Framer: Strock EnterprisesFlooring Supplier: Carpet Baggers FloorcoveringsInterior Design & Décor: Ethan AllenLighting Supplier: Charleston Lighting and Interiors

Ethan Allen's White Room Challenge Designers:Kathy Evans, Allied ASID & Susan Medaglia, Design ConsultantJane Neal, Design Consultant & Megan Bryan, Design ConsultantLydia Gieczys, Allied ASID Bill Goudelock, Interior Designer

Win one oF Seven $2,000 Home improvement prize pACkAgeS!Seven lucky locals will each win one home-improvement prize. Special thanks to the local companies donating the products and services for these packages. Register to win at the show. Winners will be chosen Monday, January 27. You do not need to be present to win.

1. Garage Organizing Makeover from Lowcountry Monkey Bars2. Home Furnishings Package from Ethan Allen3. Eight-Piece Cookware Package from Kitchen Craft4. Backyard Water Feature from HLG Growers5. Hurricane Shutter Package from Lowcountry Hurricane Protection6. Stressless Recliner from Danco Modern Furniture7. Sofa from Coralberry Cottage

SiLent AuCtion For Home-reLAteD itemS ALL WeekenD Long!Great deals can be had at this year’s silent auction, filled with home goods and services donated by many of the participating vendors at the show. One-hundred percent of the money raised through the auction will be donated to the four organizations associated with our White Room Challenge (The Citadel Brigadier Foundation Memorial Fund, Citadel Bulldog Mascots Boo X and General II, RememberThose.org, and Pet Helpers) as well as to the Carolinas Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Free DeSign ConSuLtAtionS For HomeoWnerS oFFereD by ASiD interior DeSignerSLiving in a lackluster abode? Haven’t freshened up your décor in decades? Get a FREE design consultation with a professional interior designer, each a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Carolinas Chapter. At no cost or obligation to you, pick a design professional’s brain and solve your design dilemma.

Consultation times are available Friday from 1pm-4pm, Saturday from 11am-5pm, and Sunday from 12pm-3pm. Space and appointments are limited, so please call Charleston Home + Design magazine at (843) 577-7652 to schedule your personal 20-30 minute design consultation. Although reserving a time slot is preferred, you may sign up at the show if any appointments remain available.

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HOME+DESIGN NEWSWhat’s Happening in Charleston’s Home and Design IndustryCharleston, SC FREE COPY

DOWNTOWN—The Charleston Sec-tion of the American Institute of Architects hosted “An Evening of De-

sign Excellence” this past November at Mem-minger Auditorium in downtown Charleston. There, the organization honored Lowcountry ar-chitects for their stunning designs and architec-tural abilities. The architects were delighted to invite Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA to serve as the Jury Chair, to speak about his experience and his work on the renovation of Charleston Inter-national Airport, and to present the evening's awards. The local winning projects include:

If you want to experience Charleston’s top architecture first-hand, arrange a visit. Many of the winning locations are spaces open to the general public.

The Center for Art and Academics • by Thomas and Denzinger Architects

The Mixson Bath and Racquet Club • by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

St. Helena Library at Penn Center • by Liollio Architecture

The Cooper School Addition• by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

Windmill Pavilion • by Thomas and Denzinger Architects

The Preservation of the uS Custom House• by Liollio Architecture

LIGHTscapes Charleston• by Liollio Architecture

RE:NEW Corner• by Chris Bonner, AIA

AIA Charleston Section Hosts Awards Night

(top) The Mixson Bath and Racquet Club by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (middle) The Center for Art and Academics by Thomas and Denzinger Architects (bottom left) CH+D enjoyed photographing and interviewing the stars of the evening, including Cherie and Dinos Liollio of Liollio Architecture, on the red carpet. (bottom right) The Cocktail Hour at the AIA Charleston's "An Evening of Design Excellence"

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A Selection of Projects by Prism Award Winners (top left) Aqua Blue Pools (top right) Priester’s Custom Contracting (bottom left) Structures Building Company (bottom middle) Canton Construction Company (bottom right) Phillip W. Smith General Contractor

D OWNTOWN—Each year, the Charleston Home Builders Association hosts the Prism

Awards to honor some of the best projects around the Lowcountry. Along with many national compa-nies, such as Pulte and Lennar, a few of our homegrown, local advertisers walked out of the American Theater with top honors. Priester’s Custom

Contracting won Best Remodeling Project under $150,000, Best Sin-gle-Family Home between $500,000 and $700,000, and the Excellence in Customer Service Award. Phillip W. Smith General Contractor won Best Remodeling Project in the price range of $300,000 to $500,000 and took home three additional awards for three different single-family

home projects. Canton Construction won Best Remodeling Project over $500,000, and Structures Building Company was the recipient of the award for Best Single Family Home between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000. Finally, Aqua Blue Pools won the award for Best Pool and Outdoor Living Area. Congratulations to our winning advertisers!

Several Local Builders Take Home 2013 Prism Awards


(top) Chip Naramore of RS Custom Homes with Frances Lynn Young, CEO and Founder of Lowcountry Orphan Relief

NORTH CHARLESTON—Non-profit organization Lowcountry Orphan

Relief focuses their outreach attention on children who have either been abused or neglected. The group identifies the needs of each child and provides him or her with resources such as clothing, toiletries, books, and school supplies. As their organization has grown, the team members at Low-country Orphan Relief realized the need for a hub specifically designed to gather and organize donated items. In January of this year, the non-profit broke ground on a 4,000 square-foot distribution center, and local building company RS Custom Homes led the crew in creating the new struc-ture. They opened the doors of the new building this past October.

Check out the other local companies in the homebuilding industry that donated time and supplies.

Cahill Contracting

Design on Tap

M&S Mechanical

Frampton Electric

Colinas Contracting

Coastal Plumbing and Gas

For more information, call RS Custom Homes at (843) 886-5187 or visit rscustom-home.com. To donate to Lowcountry Orphan Relief, visit lowcountryorphanrelief.org.

RS Custom Homes Takes on Philanthropic Project


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LOCAL.ARCHITECTS.

CRAN Charleston is comprised of local, registered residential architects dedicated to assisting homeowners make the most of their residential project. CRAN architects are committed to helping homeowners through the maze of questions and doubts that surround the idea of building or renovating a home.

AJ ArchitectsLocal since 1997

Alice Nixon Burress, Architect, AIALocal since 1977

Allen Design Inc.Local since 2003

ALM Architect, LLCLocal since 1999

b Studio ArchitectureLocal since 2009

Bill Huey + AssociatesLocal since 1987

Camens Architectural Group, LLCLocal since 1998

Carl Berry ArchitectureLocal since 1982

Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.Local since 1987

Clark Glidewell ArchitectLocal since 1998

Cobb ArchitectsLocal since 2000

Cumulus Architecture + DesignLocal since 2006

Dennis Lloyd Blaschke, Architect Local since 1998 Dolphin Architects & Builders

Local since 1990Herlong & Associates, Inc.

Local since 1983Hudson Designs, Inc.

Local since 1986M G Architects, LLC

Local since 2001

McDonald ArchitectsLocal since 1992

Michael E. Karamus, Architect, LLCLocal since 1999

O. Douglas Boyce, ArchitectLocal since 1979

Phorm Architecture + Design, LLCLocal since 2003

Ron Gossen Architecture, Inc.Local since 1995

Samuel Furr ArchitectsLocal since 1992

Schmitt Walker ArchitectsLocal since 1986

Swallowtail Architecture Local since 2001Thomas & Denzinger Architects

Local since 1973TMD Architects

Local since 2008Tucker Architectural Associates

Local since 1981The Verdi Company

Local since 2004W.M. Warlick, Architect

Local since 1972Wayne Windham Architect, PA

Local since 1982Zach T. Carney Architecture

Local since 1993


QEI Opens New Division

NORTH CHARLESTON—QEI Security and Tech-nology has expanded and created a new division, TEQHOM. TEQHOM specializes in the inte-

gration of home-automation technology, such as lighting, music, video, climate control, and security. Often, once the systems have been synced, homeowners can control all the electronic aspects of their house via an iPhone or iPad. Home-automation systems aren’t just for new homeown-ers; the experts at TEQHOM pride themselves on their ability to assimilate new features into existing structures and to connect new technology to the systems and gadgets homeowners already use.

For more information, contact TEQHOM at (877) 797-7603 or visit qeisecurity.com.

MT. PLEASANT—If you’re looking for something rustic and handmade to punctuate a room in the house,

you’ll want to visit Hoardin’ Helen’s, a home dé-cor store owned by two local women—Sue Feher and Amanda Milroth—with a passion for interior design. Recently, the duo opened a second loca-tion, called Rehabin' Helen's, in Mt. Pleasant to accompany their original Clements Ferry Road locale. The store, situated within SC Thrift and Resale, features custom creations (including fur-niture, antiques, lighting, and local gifts) made by local artisans.

Stop in to shop at 708 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. For more information, call (843) 442-7800 or visit facebook.com/hoardinhelens.

Hoardin’ Helen’s Opens Shop on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

One-of-a-Kind Treasures Found at Rehabin’ Helen’s

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LOCAL.ARCHITECTS.

CRAN Charleston is comprised of local, registered residential architects dedicated to assisting homeowners make the most of their residential project. CRAN architects are committed to helping homeowners through the maze of questions and doubts that surround the idea of building or renovating a home.

AJ ArchitectsLocal since 1997

Alice Nixon Burress, Architect, AIALocal since 1977

Allen Design Inc.Local since 2003

ALM Architect, LLCLocal since 1999

b Studio ArchitectureLocal since 2009

Bill Huey + AssociatesLocal since 1987

Camens Architectural Group, LLCLocal since 1998

Carl Berry ArchitectureLocal since 1982

Christopher Rose Architects, P.A.Local since 1987

Clark Glidewell ArchitectLocal since 1998

Cobb ArchitectsLocal since 2000

Cumulus Architecture + DesignLocal since 2006

Dennis Lloyd Blaschke, Architect Local since 1998 Dolphin Architects & Builders

Local since 1990Herlong & Associates, Inc.

Local since 1983Hudson Designs, Inc.

Local since 1986M G Architects, LLC

Local since 2001

McDonald ArchitectsLocal since 1992

Michael E. Karamus, Architect, LLCLocal since 1999

O. Douglas Boyce, ArchitectLocal since 1979

Phorm Architecture + Design, LLCLocal since 2003

Ron Gossen Architecture, Inc.Local since 1995

Samuel Furr ArchitectsLocal since 1992

Schmitt Walker ArchitectsLocal since 1986

Swallowtail Architecture Local since 2001Thomas & Denzinger Architects

Local since 1973TMD Architects

Local since 2008Tucker Architectural Associates

Local since 1981The Verdi Company

Local since 2004W.M. Warlick, Architect

Local since 1972Wayne Windham Architect, PA

Local since 1982Zach T. Carney Architecture

Local since 1993



Citadel Enterprises, Inc. Guildmaster Award Winner

Classic Remodeling Guildmaster Award Winner

Cook Bonner Construction Guildmaster Award Winner

Dolphin Architects & Builders Guildmaster Award Winner

Great Southern Builders

Hager Construction

J.D. Smith Company, Inc. Guildmaster Award Winner

John Wieland Homes Guildmaster Award Winner

Max G. Crosby Construction

McGuire Custom Homes LLC

Nautilus Company

Phillip W. Smith General Contractor Guildmaster Award Winner

Priester’s Custom Contracting Guildmaster Award Winner

Renaissance South Construction Company

Robert Morgan Fine Homes

RS Custom Homes, LLC Guildmaster Award Winner

Sea Island Builders

Sabal Homes Guildmaster Award Winner

Strock Enterprises Guildmaster Award Winner

Structures Building Company Guildmaster Award Winner

Terry W. Hoff Construction, Inc.Guildmaster Award Winner

When you buy, build, or remodel your home, choose a GuildQuality homebuilder or remodeler. As members of our community of quality, our contractors share a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

We’ve surveyed hundreds of thousands of homeowners on behalf of our Guildmembers. In Charleston alone, more than 4,000 homeowners have shared their experiences via our customer satisfaction surveys. Our Guildmembers rely on that

feedback to help them monitor the quality of their work and live up to their own personal standard of excellence.

Charleston’s Best Homebuilders and Remodelers

Visit GuildQuality.com to learn more about our homebuilders and remodelers, to see pictures of their work, and to read comments and reviews from hundreds of their Charleston-area homeowners.

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WEST ASHLEY—Everyone who has shopped at the jam-packed mid-century modern consignment shop Charleston Revisions (off Coleman Boule-

vard) has fallen in love with the store’s selection, the array of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® colors, and the irresistible personality of owner Laurie Cooper. Now, Laurie is expanding her business by opening a second location in the South

Windermere shopping center in West Ashley. Follow Charles-ton Revisions on Facebook to keep up with new items in-store and to sign up for an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® class.

Stop in to shop at 14 Windermere Boulevard. For more information, call (843) 388-7880 or visit charlestonrevisions.com.


Charleston Revisions Expands to West Ashley

(above left) Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® at Charleston Revisions (above right) The New West Ashley Showroom

LOWCOUNTRY—On the first of October last year, changes came about for homeowners living in flood zones through the National Flood Insurance Program, which is backed by

the federal government. In the past, the federal program borrowed money to cover its losses (particularly during the aftermath of Hur-ricane Katrina and Super-Storm Sandy); the recently passed Biggert Waters Act strives to make the program self-sustaining by requiring it to cover its own losses. To do this, the National Flood Insurance Program will raise insurances rates (about 5 to 20 percent) to be able to afford all losses when floods and disasters like hurricanes occur. The effect on owners of older homes (built before 1974) is the most substantial. These homeowners will no longer be eligible for the same subsidized rates that they were offered in the past. Their rate will now be based on the home’s elevation, and be-cause pre-1970s building regulations did not require houses to be built at a specific height, many older homes will be at risk for increased insurance rates. Kathy McKay of McKay insurance describes, “For example, I have clients who are elderly and liv-ing in an older home. The patriarch isn’t healthy. They were con-sidering moving to an assisted living facility, but they had to sell their Mt. Pleasant home to do so. Of course, the buyer wanted to

know insurance costs. The particular home required flood insur-ance, but the annual premium under the new rules and regula-tions was 38,000 dollars. Needless to say, the home didn’t sell.”

Without subsidized rates, the insurance costs for older homes located in flood zones are on the rise, sometimes deterring po-tential buyers from signing on the dotted line, as in the previous example. Owen Tyler, president of the Charleston Trident As-sociation of Realtors, believes flood insurance shouldn’t deter anyone from the marketplace. He notes, “The fact is that every property is different—even those affected by rate changes have options and even homes that sit next door to each other can be af-fected in very different ways.” As these changes come about, the best resources you can have are a knowledgeable insurance agent, who can guide you through the options available to keep your premiums low, and a real estate agent, who can help you locate a property (even one in a flood zone) that fits within your budget.

For more information, contact McKay insurance at (843) 881-2229 or visit restinsuredcharleston.com. Also contact Kevin Shealy of Allstate at (843) 573-4777 or visit allstate.com/kevinshealy. If you have questions about the new code and the real estate market, contact the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors at (843) 760-9400.

New Flood Insurance Code Affects Lowcountry Homeowners


Citadel Enterprises, Inc. Guildmaster Award Winner

Classic Remodeling Guildmaster Award Winner

Cook Bonner Construction Guildmaster Award Winner

Dolphin Architects & Builders Guildmaster Award Winner

Great Southern Builders

Hager Construction

J.D. Smith Company, Inc. Guildmaster Award Winner

John Wieland Homes Guildmaster Award Winner

Max G. Crosby Construction

McGuire Custom Homes LLC

Nautilus Company

Phillip W. Smith General Contractor Guildmaster Award Winner

Priester’s Custom Contracting Guildmaster Award Winner

Renaissance South Construction Company

Robert Morgan Fine Homes

RS Custom Homes, LLC Guildmaster Award Winner

Sea Island Builders

Sabal Homes Guildmaster Award Winner

Strock Enterprises Guildmaster Award Winner

Structures Building Company Guildmaster Award Winner

Terry W. Hoff Construction, Inc.Guildmaster Award Winner

When you buy, build, or remodel your home, choose a GuildQuality homebuilder or remodeler. As members of our community of quality, our contractors share a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

We’ve surveyed hundreds of thousands of homeowners on behalf of our Guildmembers. In Charleston alone, more than 4,000 homeowners have shared their experiences via our customer satisfaction surveys. Our Guildmembers rely on that

feedback to help them monitor the quality of their work and live up to their own personal standard of excellence.

Charleston’s Best Homebuilders and Remodelers

Visit GuildQuality.com to learn more about our homebuilders and remodelers, to see pictures of their work, and to read comments and reviews from hundreds of their Charleston-area homeowners.

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The Tasting Station at Lowcountry Olive Oil

Handmade Wood Products at Bespoke

Mandi and Mark Pendergrass at Their New Storage Facility

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON—Since launching Lowcounty Olive Oil in 2011, Laurie and Jason Benjamin have been selling their South Carolina Certified olive oil at various farmers markets in the area. In

November, they decided to make a leap of faith and open a storefront on Meet-ing Street. At this new location, they will not only sell their olive oil and balsamic vinegar products, but also fine art by local artists, Carolina-produced gourmet foods, and home goods. Do their products seem familiar to you? Lowcountry Olive Oil has been an exhibitor at the Charleston Home + Design Show for the past two years!

Stop in to shop at 272 Meeting Street. For more information, call (843) 297-0462 or visit lowcountryoliveoil.com.

NORTH CHARLESTON—In addition to being a full-service moving company (from packing boxes to unloading furniture at a new home), The Pendergrass Moving Company now has a storage facility to keep

items for homeowners who are between houses. For example, if you’re building a house and you’ve already sold your previous home, all of your favorite items may not fit into an intermediate rental house or apartment. Pendergrass’s new private facility is large enough to store boxes and furniture until your new home is ready. In addition, it is climate controlled and completely secured, ensuring that your treasures will be safe while they’re stored away.

For more information, call (843) 971-0919 or visit pendergrassmovingcompany.com.

Lowcountry Olive Oil Sells Delicacies on the Peninsula

The Pendergrass Moving Company Offers New Storage Options for Moving Homeowners

New Boutique Bespoke Finds Home in Whole Foods Shopping Center

MT. PLEASANT—Bespoke is one of the newest stores in Mt. Pleas-ant specializing in one-of-a-kind products for the home, includ-ing metalwork and hand-crafted furniture. All of the items in the

store are created by local artisans, so nothing is mass-produced. When stepping through the doors of Bespoke, expect to find glassware, mirrors, lamps, decor, furniture, and unique artwork. Looking for something completely custom? The team at Bespoke will creatively design and build furniture, textiles, lighting, and ironwork to your specifications.

Stop in to shop at 917 Houston Northcutt Boulevard. For more information, call (843) 654-0088 or visit bespoke-atelier.com.


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Amerisips Homes start with a completely openinterior that can be customized your way. We makecreating your home fun and hassle free. Plus, onceour architects have designed your one-of-a-kindhome it will be ready in as little as 5 or 6 months.

Amerisips Homes are assembled with a time-tested Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPS) that can be built to with-stand winds up to 200mph. Our walls are 2 to 3 times stronger than walls found in most traditional homes.

Visit our LEED models in The Villages on Johns Island or call us

Danco Modern Furniture (above) and MW Hunter Custom Interiors (below) are both spots that the set decorators of Reckless like to shop.

LO W C O U N T R Y — L i fe t i m e ’s Army Wives has led the charge in boosting the home-décor business-

es in the Lowcountry, using products from different local shops to stage and create each set. Now that Reckless, a new CBS drama, has come to Charleston, the set decorators and buyers are following in the Army Wives team’s footsteps and shopping at Charles-ton's home-good stores. Want to shop like Reckless? Check out Danco and Antiques Market in Mt. Pleasant, MW Hunter and Charleston Lamp Company in West Ash-ley, and Sea Island Habitat for Humanity on Johns Island. As we hear about other Reck-less stops, we’ll keep you in the know!

CBS’s Reckless Feeds the Local Home-Décor Economy



Just a couple of years ago, Casey Lillie woke up one morning for his nine-to-five job with the jarring realization that he was utterly bored with his life. So, taking action, he decided to open a spirits distill-ery on the peninsula, and he knew that if he was going to do it, he had to do it right. To start Striped Pig Distillery, Casey part-nered with four other men—Jim Craig (the vice president), Johnny Pieper (the head distiller), Todd Weiss (who studied distilling in Denver, Colorado), and Boris Van Dyck (a food-and-beverage-industry guru). Take a tour of the team’s vodka-making process to see just how Charles-ton’s Striped Pig Vodka is made—from farm to shot glass.

Vodka begins with corn. The type used at Striped Pig—distiller’s grain—is

grown at a farm in Bowman, SC. Before deciding to use this type of corn, Casey tasted vodka made from over 15 dif-ferent varieties to discover the perfect starch content. (Starch is the substance that affects the sweetness of the vodka, and a higher starch content yields a higher alcohol content.)

Striped Pig mills the corn into flour and turns it into mash (a substance kind of like grits). Then, Casey and his team transport it into large, white vats so that fermenta-tion can occur. Next, the alcohol is trans-ferred into a still. Striped Pig distills its vodka 14 times, putting triple-distilled varieties to shame.

Once the vodka distills, it is bottled in-house. The team can fill roughly 450 bottles in an hour. They send any residual

natural products from the process back to the grain farm to be used as food for the animals so that the entire process pro-duces no waste.

Finally, the vodka is ready to drink. Be-cause Striped Pig distills it so many times, even at 80-proof, it’s as smooth as can be.

Vodka not your libation of choice? Striped Pig creates 120-proof moonshine (made with the same Carolina-grown corn) and rum (made with molasses from Savan-nah, Georgia), too!

To visit the Charleston distillery or purchase a bottle of Striped Pig’s handmade, locally sourced sprits, call (843) 276-3201 or visit stripedpigdistillery.com. You can also find Striped Pig's products at some of your favor-ite bars and liquor stores in the Lowcountry.

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The Charleston Home + Design ShowJanuary 24-26, 2014The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood StadiumDowntown Charleston For more information, visit charlestonhomeanddesignshow.com.

Southeastern Wildlife ExpositionFebruary 14-16, 2014Marion SquareDowntown CharlestonFor more information, visitsewe.com.

Darius Rucker’s True Believers Concert Tour February 20, 2014The North Charleston Performing Arts CenterNorth CharlestonFor more information, visitnorthcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events.

67th Annual Festival of Houses and GardensMarch 20-April 19, 2014 Various LocationsCharlestonFor more information, visithistoriccharleston.org/festival.

Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament March 29-April 6, 2014Family Circle StadiumDaniel IslandFor more information, visitfamilycirclecup.com.

79th Annual House and Garden TourApril 11-12, 2014Various LocationsDowntown Charleston For more information, visitthegardenclubofcharleston.org.

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LOOSE ENDS

Sew Custom

Go ShoPPinG

To find my fabric, I visited GDC Home because I love their selections and know the fabrics they carry are made to last. I chose a navy-blue-and-white floral-patterned fabric for the body and a solid lime-green option for the piping around the edges of the pillows. Priscilla recommended that I purchase three yards of the floral fabric. She explained that it probably wouldn’t take that much, but she wanted to make sure there was enough to align the pattern exactly on both sides of each pillow. Next, I shopped for pillow inserts, zippers, thread, and raw piping (all available at Hancock or JoAnn Fabrics).

Make the PiPinG

To form the piping (enough to surround each pillow), we cut strips of the lime-green fabric about two inches wide and folded them around the raw piping to cover it. Then, Pris-cilla sewed the fabric together to hold the piping in place. She connected the two open ends of the green fabric with an overlock stitch.

Cut the FabriC and Sew toGether

Then, we cut two matching pieces of floral fabric for each pillow and sewed them together with the piping in be-tween the layers, leaving one side open to insert the invis-ible zipper. Priscilla attached the zipper to each side of the pillow; this allows for the cover to be removed and washed for extra years of use.

StuFF it

For the finishing touches, we placed the pillow cover over the pillow insert and closed the zipper. I threw the final product on my couch, and the simple update gave my living room a fresh, chic look.

To purchase one of Priscilla’s made-to-order pillows, visit her website at motifpillows.com. For an impressive selec-tion of designer fabrics, visit GDC Home at gdchome.com.

In need of a few new throw pillows to punctuate my living

room, I contacted Priscilla Bramlett of Motif Pillows, a

local pillow designer and seamstress extraordinaire, who

sells her vibrant, patterned creations at motifpillows.com.

She walked me through the process of creating custom

pillows that will make any room pop with color.

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