Charleston Home + Design Magazine - Spring 2011

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111 • charleston's own neistat brotherAs C-17 pilot Dean Neistat spends his out-of-the-air spare time in a Rutledge Avenue apartment here in the Holy City, we zoned in on the high-flying sibling for the scoop on his famous HBO-show brothers, his courageous career choice, and his favorite part of coming home to Charleston.

114 • a lowcountry collaborationInspired by shelter publications and their scenic Lowcountry surroundings, Bonnie and Randy Snow call on local compa-nies—many pulled from the pages of Charleston Home + Design magazine!—to create a Wadmalaw home infused with color, character, and quality.

130 • toy storyWonder Works founder Christine Osborne welcomes us warmly into her Mt. Pleasant home on Lake Wakendaw to talk about her favorite gadgets and gizmos, her love of the Lowcountry lifestyle, and her commitment to maintaining the magic of childhood.

143 • diving inJump into the warmer weather of the season with a refreshing dip into our selection of inspiring outdoor oases. Save your family the frustration of suffering through the sweltering sum-mer by calling on one of Charleston's local pool experts.

155 • in full bloomEach year, visitors flock to the Holy City during the sunny sea-sons to peer behind wrought-iron fences into the lush gardens beyond. Check out our preview of the event that gives you full access. Bonus? See the stunning estate and gardens at 60 Montagu Street downtown!

161 • bathing beautiesSoak up inspiration for your own home as you peruse a selec-tion of stunning Lowcountry bathrooms. To help you hone in on cleverly incorporated ideas, we catalogued characteristics we love from each bathroom.

183 • what's making a splash in fashionCheck out the hottest design trends emerging as early favorites in 2011, and then pick from a plethora of bathroom products inspired by them. Think glamorous crystal cabinet hardware, sea-inspired recycled glass countertops, and zen-infused rock pebble tile.

215 • behind the scenes at the 2011 charleston home + design showGet an in-depth look behind the buzz surrounding the 2011 Charleston Home + Design Show held January 28-30.

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home + design news • 29Find 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.

greenhouse • 43It’s easy being green! To help cultivate your

eco-consciousness, check out innovative new products and services from local companies that promote energy-efficiency as well as sustainable design.

trends • 49In this issue’s “Spring Fling” article, discover fine home fur-nishings featuring styles reminiscent of the South's premier

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nature/nurture • 59In 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 files • 67While we enjoy a good do-it-yourself project from time to

time, we always leave the important stuff to the pros. Need a reason to put down the hammer and call on the experts?

Peruse the impressive results of transformative home projects courtesy of a dozen local companies.

in every issue 26 • Publisher’s Letter 40 • Meet + Greet 46 • Ask the Experts 54 • Design Dilemma 56 • HomeWork 62 • Architects + Archetypes 108 • He Said/She Said 223 • Ad Directory 224 • Reader Info Center 226 • Loose Ends

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We caught Christine sitting in front of her favorite space—the sunny nook off her dining room. The trunk Christine's German parents used to immigrate to the States doubles as the sunroom coffee table and is her most prized furniture possession. Around her neck, the opto-mistic entrepreneur wears a diamond necklace inherited from her "lucky by nature" paternal grandmother Omi Stiepel. Since the inception of Wonder Works, she's worn it daily...only altering it slightly to add a cross when her business partner became terminally ill.


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Having grown up in the middle of nowhere near the Canadian border in northern New York state, I'm always excited when my adopted hometown of

Charleston, SC, shows up in movies, on the news, etc. Although I've been here 21 years (and for the rest of my life), I don't ever tire of seeing Charleston featured in the media. So it was a very happy surprise last summer when Charleston popped up on a brand new HBO late night series called The Neistat Brothers.

No, The Neistat Brothers isn't one of HBO's big budget produc-tions like The Sopranos or The Pacific. This new series is pro-duced on a shoestring and, HBO—perhaps pulling back a bit be-cause of the economy—didn't pay all that much in comparison to other more notable HBO fare. However, whatever they paid, they surely got a bargain for signing The Neistat Brothers, of whom one brother currently resides right here in Charleston. The Neistat Brothers main cast (pronounced “Nice-Tat”) con-sist of Casey and Van Neistat, who play themselves in the hit HBO series. They describe their show as a “handmade, home movie TV show.” Basically, they create short films about five minutes long that are the most creative, awe-inspiring home movies you'll ever see. Their videos started out on YouTube and became colossal viral hits which, in turn, got the attention of the executives at HBO. This Cinderella story obviously has a happy ending. The Neistat Brothers connection to Charleston comes by way of younger brother Dean Neistat, a US Air Force C-17 pilot. In episode two last summer, we watched as Dean and his brother Van each drove their motorcycles from The Neistat Brothers home base in lower Manhattan down to Charleston, where viewers worldwide watched as they arrived at Dean's home in downtown Charleston. So we hunted Dean down and asked the youngest Neistat brother if he could show us his down-town apartment and give us the inside scoop on what it's like having two brothers on HBO.

I mention this all, because from the first time I watched The Neistat Brothers on HBO, they inspired me. Here are these two young, creative guys living hand-to-mouth who, with only the most modest home video equipment, manage to create short

movies the studios with the big budgets can't touch. That was the impetus for me to move forward with a bold new plan for our little company to begin shooting videos that relate to many of the stories you'll find right here in Charleston Home + De-sign magazine. “If the Neis-tat brothers can do it, we can too!” became my mantra. So as you peruse our Spring 2011 issue, keep an eye out for the funny looking barcodes at the conclusion of many of the stories. If after reading a story you want more details, simply take a photo of the Quick Response (QR) bar-code on your smart phone and you'll be instantly con-nected to the video related to that story. Of course, you can certainly watch our videos the “old-fashioned way” by visiting CharlestonHomeAndDesign.com/videos or YouTube.com.

Inspiration comes in many forms in our Spring 2011 issue. Read about Wonder Works toy store owner Christine Osborne (on the cover) and the inspiration she derives by providing sup-port and free toys to so many kids in the community—ranging from those going through cancer treatment in the hospital to the young entrepreneurs selling their wares in her stores. Find inspiration for your own home in our “Bathing Beauties” bathroom pictorial, and discover the best new bathroom ideas from the best local people in our bathroom product guide. And don't forget to visit the Charleston Home Builders' “Home & Outdoor Living Show” April 15-17 for lots more inspiration. As sponsors of the largest and longest-running home show in Charleston, we're proud to be there. Have a great spring!

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HGTV’s original series Bang for your Buck made their way to Charleston this winter to shoot in several local homes. One house in particular is home to local company Design On Tap’s Ashley Hyer, who had an excellent experience working with the HGTV crew. She says, “Personally, it was fun but I had no idea about the

amount of time it would take for filming. The whole experience was very enlightening as to the production process! They had a fun crew, and we laughed the whole time.” The shooting process was fun yet intense, including a rigorous set-up process, a long dis-cussion about the design of the kitchen, time spent with a profes-sional make-up artist, and meeting the talent of the show. Three other local companies, Signature Kitchens and Palmetto Surfac-ing, experienced national coverage through the show, and Design-er Kitchens and Baths had a Mt. Pleasant project featured on the program. It is unknown when this Charleston feature will air, but we’ll be looking for it on HGTV!

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SUMMERVILLE —NextGen Technologies, one of Charles-ton’s premier companies in technological home design, re-cently introduced a new product to their line. They now offer a keyless home entry system from Baldwin that can be coordinated with other technologies in the home such as your security sys-tem and lighting system. Your home protection can be moni-tored from states away via the internet, allowing you to check whether you remembered to lock the front door, to lock and unlock it from a re-mote location, and to track who enters and exits your home. For more in-formation, call (843) 871-8531 or visit nextgenusa.com.

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CHARLESTON—Moluf ’s, which specializes in bath-room and plumbing fix-tures, has been a building and remodeling staple in the Charleston area since 1941. This year, the third generation of Molufs, Trey, has joined the company af-ter completing his under-graduate career at the Uni-versity of South Carolina in Columbia. Trey is a true Charlestonian who graduated from Bishop England High School and loves to play golf. His addition to the company ensures that Moluf ’s will continue to provide the Lowcountry with quality products for years to come. For more information, call (843) 723-4881 or visit molufs.com.

DANIEL ISLAND—Situated in the commercial district on Dan-iel Island, interior design com-pany House Interiors has rebrand-ed, changing the name to Lorraine G Vale, which reflects the name of the business owner. Lorraine knew the name change and redirection of the company was necessary when more commercial projects started coming their way. The change has been in the works since the first of the year, including the launch of their brand new website at the end of March. Lorraine Vale has worked in the design industry for over twen-ty years, and loves designing and furnishing beautiful spaces in the Charleston area. Her company is a full-service residential, commer-cial, and hospitality interior design firm capable of expertly designing new construction, renovation, and remodeling projects. Their Daniel Island showroom is a complete re-source library containing samples and catalogs of fabrics, furniture, accessories, lighting, rugs, window treatments, and wall coverings. For more information, call (843) 216-2002 or visit lgvale.com.

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CHARLESTON— US Home Protect of Charleston, which was acquired by Energy One Foam in 2010, is proud to announce the promotion of Clint Allen to President of Energy One America. Energy One America, LLC will central-ize and streamline the operations of its five locations throughout the Caroli-nas, including the Charleston office of its subsidiary US Home Protect. Together, the Energy One America group proudly holds the distinction of America's Largest Residential Spray Foam Installer. Currently, US Home Protect employs more installers and operates more rigs than anyone in the region for maximum flexibility and superior service. For more informa-tion, call (843) 388-6260 or visit ushpofcharleston.com.

SUMMERVILLE— Catering to the working households of Charleston, Acme Plumbing now offers more convenient, extended hours. They take appointments both Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all day on Saturday at their regular week-day price. In addition to these flex-ible hours, Acme Plumbing offers a 24-hour emergency service for any late night disasters. Acme has been locally owned and operated for the past ten years, with over twenty years experience serving the area in all their residential or commer-cial plumbing, gas, and fire protec-tion system needs. For more infor-mation, call (843) 324-5800 or visit acmeplumbingllc.com.

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MOUNT PLEASANT—A leading local company in kitchen and bath products and designs Mevers Kitchens and Baths has in-troduced a new eco-friendly product in their cabinetry line. The new line from Executive Cabinetry features all waterborne fin-ishes using no volatile organic compounds or formaldehyde. Ex-ecutive Cabinetry has partnered with the Forestry Stewardship Program, the Environmental Stewardship Council, and the U.S. Green Building Council to lend credibility to their green efforts and boost accountability in creating cabinets that are safe for the environment. In addition, they meet the criteria for LEED certification. For more information, call (843) 388-9633 or visit meverskitchens.com.

CHARLESTON—Architects, custom builders, and homeowners turn to Charleston’s Rigging and Marine Hardware & Equipment when they need marine-grade stainless steel cabling used on docks, decks, and back porches for unobstructed views. Recently, they ex-panded their Meeting Street Road warehouse to pro-vide more space for their products. The company has established its place as an integral part of the Charles-ton community and is known for their work on the city’s landmark Cooper River Bridge, and the historical reno-vation of the Hunley submarine. For more information, call 843-723-7145 or visit charlestonsrigging.com.

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CHARLESTON— Audio Tech Ser-vices, or ATS, has separated their Charleston area location from their Hilton Head office. ATS is the only Gold Certified Control 4 dealer in the Charleston area specializing in home theaters, home automation, central vacuums, security, and lighting control. The company has chosen not to have a showroom to keep costs as low as pos-sible for their clients, but clients can al-ways check out their website to see the products and services the company offers. ATS prides themselves on great customer service, and the new change in the structure of the business will certainly not affect the customer or their quality of service. For more infor-mation, call 843-277-0059 or visit ats-sc.com.

WEST ASHLEY—Rick's Light-ing has created a new website to further help customers with their lighting needs. The site allows hom-eowners the convenience of shop-ping online with the added benefit of being able to pick up the product locally and return it locally if there is a problem. Many people are try-ing to save money by buying prod-ucts online rather than in store,

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WEST ASHLEY— Design on Tap, which opened its showroom to the Charleston area in 2002, has become a Hansgrohe Axor Design Studio. An Axor Design Studio (ADS) is among a select group of showrooms offering the architect and design community as well as consumers the opportunity to ex-perience the complete Axor bath and kitchen collections from in-ternationally, world-renowned designers. Charlestonians can seek the aid of any associate at De-sign on Tap, who are all intensely trained on each Axor Collection, to select the perfect fixture for their bathroom. “We constantly rotate in faucets, tubs, and vanities so the showroom is never ‘stale’ and has the newest products,” says Ashley Hyer of Design on Tap. For more information, call Design on Tap at (843)329-0661 or visit designontap.net.

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You will be hard-pressed to find a town as involved in the arts as Charleston. With more than a handful of theaters just on the peninsula, Charleston boasts a lively performing arts

community that every Charlestonian should experience in their lifetime. This sum-mer, the Charleston Stage will be presenting Peter Pan at the historic Dock Street Theater. The building of the theater that we know today has been on Queen Street since 1835 and was once a thriving hotel. Beginning in 2007, the theater underwent huge renovations, and reopened to the public in early 2010. The production of Peter Pan, which is based on the beloved kid’s book by J.M. Barrie, opens April 15th and runs through the beginning of May. To buy tickets or to find out more information, visit www.charlestonstage.com.

CH+D Spring PlaylistWhat we’ve been listening to lately...

Dear Companion by Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore - Michael

I’ve been listening to an ultimate rock ballads

collection from the 80's. - Sherry

The House that Built Me by Miranda Lambert - Karly

The Cave by Mumford and Sons - Paige

Stylo by Gorillaz – Matt

Bittersweet and Blue by Bobbie Rowe - Megan

Rooftop by Emily Hearn - Julie

Tazhe Road by G. Love - Corie

Firework by Katy Perry ...My 7 and 3 year old daughters sing it loud

when it comes on the radio - Tim

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Why eat fresh vegetables that were trucked here cross country when you could have fresh tomatoes straight off the Johns Island farm each week? Legare Farms is in their fourth year offering a Community Supported Agriculture (C.S.A.)

program. Each season, members of the community pay a flat rate for a share of the vegetables produced on Legare Farms on Johns Island. The C.S.A. program establish-es a relationship between the farm, the community, and the food we eat. Members of the farm crew meet C.S.A. participants close to their homes at several locations throughout the Charleston Area to provide them with farm-fresh vegetables. The spring season begins in mid-April when the first crops are ready to be picked and lasts for nine weeks (that’s nine weeks of fresh vegetables for you and your family). The fall season, lasting six weeks, is a little shorter. C.S.A. members can choose be-tween a full and half share of veggies depending on their family size. To participate or to find out more about Legare Farms’ program, visit legarefarms.com.

Winter 2010 cover subject Sue Monk

Kidd, famous for her novel The Secret Life of Bees, was inducted into South Carolina’s Literary Hall of Fame

this past March. Congrats Sue!


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Charleston Trident Home Builders Association Home and Outdoor Living ShowApril 15-17, 2011Charleston Area Convention CenterNorth CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 572-1414.

The Garden Club of Charleston 76th Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses and GardensApril 15-16, 2011Various LocationsDowntown CharlestonFor more information, call (843)530-5164.

North Charleston Arts FestivalApril 29- May 07, 2011 Various Locations North Charleston For more information, call (843) 554-5700.

Charleston Harborfest 2011May 5-15, 2011 Maritime Center ComplexDowntown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 577-2982.

Contemporary Carolinas Invitational ExhibitMay 6, 2011Smith Killian Fine ArtDowntown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 853- 0708.

Spoleto Festival USAMay 27 – June 12, 2011 Various LocationsDowntown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 722-2764.

2011 Sweetgrass FestivalJune 4, 2011Waterfront Memorial ParkMount PleasantFor more information, call (843) 856-9732.

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Johns Island company M & M Oil and Propane outfits local homes with a wide range of products to maximize both indoor and outdoor enjoyment year roundall fired up

MEET+GREET

Many people may not realize you truly are a full service propane company. Will you describe what this entails?

Being a full-service propane company means that we sell, service, and install everything we carry and nearly anything

that runs on propane, including home and commercial delivery of propane. We work in homes undergoing simple renovations as well as new home construction, and 100-percent of our work is done in compli-ance with all gas code and building code requirements.

In your Johns Island showroom, eco-conscious homeowners can peruse a variety of “green” products. What mo-tivates you to stock these items in your store?

M & M Oil and Propane is committed to educating our customers about products that are not only “green” and “earth friend-ly,” but will save them money. Tankless water heaters have been in use in Europe for decades, but just recently have become increasingly favored in the States. Newer models are up to 98-percent efficient and generally they last five times longer than a tank style water heater. Customers also love our Scandinavian-made Morso energy efficient wood stoves, which are construct-ed of 98-percent recycled material and are some of the most clean-burning stoves in the world, and our recycled poly-wood

Native Charlestonians Grey and Anne Minshew share an intense pride in their heritage, which includes local family histories dating back as far as the 1600s. Their strong sense of community compels the couple to go above and beyond when working with every customer they encounter at their Lowcountry com-pany M & M Oil and Propane Inc. This emphasis on individual attention is a company policy that began with Grey's parents, Nell and Henry Minshew, in 1962. In 2005, Grey and Anne purchased the company and took the fam-ily torch, allowing Nell and Henry to retire and enjoy their lifelong passion of traveling the roads of the United States in their motor home. We caught up with Grey and Anne to discuss their company's continual commitment to modifying, diversifying, and expanding their product lines.

Gayle Scott, showroom manager, and Anne Minshew and Grey Minshew, owners of M & M Oil and Propane—The Fireplace


CRYSTAL CLEAR POOLS & SPAS

You can customize any one of our fiberglass pool designs. Choose from a wide selection of pool colors, mosaics, tiles, lighting, water features and spas.

You can customize any one of our fiberglass pool designs. Choose from a wide selection of pool colors, mosaics, tiles, lighting, water features and spas.

Unprecedented Style & Quality

Call us today for a free estimate!

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Call us today for a free estimate!

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Pools · Spas · Saunas · Patio Furniture

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Mt Pleasant, SC 29466

Do you need repair on your granite, marble, travertine or tile surfaces?

Don't REPLACE your stone and tile when it can be RESTORED to like new for a fraction of the cost. We repair cracks and chips, restore floors, showers and countertops, remove most stains, as well as seal and protect stone surfaces.

marble, travertine or tile surfaces?marble, travertine or tile surfaces?Don't REPLACE your stone and tile when it can be RESTORED to like new for a fraction of the cost. We repair cracks and chips, restore floors, showers and countertops, remove most stains, as well as seal and protect stone surfaces.

marble, travertine or tile surfaces?

Before After

(843)329-9866 | www.RothRestoration.com

Call or log on to our website for a free estimate today!

Above: Recently completed stone restoration project on James Island. Scratches from foot traffic were removed using diamond abrasive pads to grind and hone the stone before polishing, cleaning and color-enhancing the stone.

ROTH RESTORATIONStone, Tile, Grout Restoration & Maintenance

furniture because it reuses plastics that would otherwise end up in the landfill.

We hear you will soon debut several new products for the spring season. Can you give us the inside scoop?

We will be offering an expanded line of high quality, reasonably priced premium all-weather wicker. Another new product will be stylish, adjustable outdoor stand-ing fans, which can be used with misting kits that are easy to attach and connect to your garden hose. Also new this spring are Storage Solution grill and Big Green Egg™ carts and tables, as well as a fabulous new line of pellet grills—The Memphis Pellet Grill. In addition, this spring and summer will bring changes to our showroom; we have plans to add a new direct-vent fire-place, a true masonry fireplace, and a new burning log display.

Outdoor living is an art form in the Lowcountry, and you offer a plethora of products to help homeowners maxi-mize their alfresco enjoyment. From Adirondack chairs to Big Green Eggs, which products seem to sell out the fast-est, and which do you have—or hope to add—in your own homes?

The Big Green Egg™ natural charcoal grill/smoker is a top seller…in part because of its name recognition, but also because it is such a versatile product. A wide variety of different types of fire pits are also very popular. Our newest gas-fired pits feature glass “gems” rather than the standard ce-ramic logs, which give the flame a different look and feel. While our high end furniture lines remain strong performers, our Breez-esta line of Recycled PolyWood has made great strides the last two years. We (Grey and Anne) recently added a pair of Adiron-dacks at our Johns Island home. They have been out in the elements for some time now and still look brand new!

Swing by the M & M Oil and Propane—The Fireplace at 233 Hoggard Lane on Johns Island Monday through Saturday. For more informa-tion, call M & M Oil and Propane at (843) 402-7790 or visit mmoilandpropaneinc.com.


Your source of Natural StoneVITORIA INTERNATIONAL

Your source of Natural StoneVITORIA INTERNATIONAL

Hours:Monday-Friday: 8am-5pmSaturday: 8:30-12:00pm

Ph: 843-760-2470Fax: 843-760-2471

Address:3220 Good Iron WayNorth Charleston, SC 29418

Directions:·Take I-26 towards Columbia·Take exit 209B and make a left on Ashley Phosphate Rd·Take left on Cross County Rd.·First left after the caution light on to Good Iron Way

Looking for stone as unique as the lowcountry?

Come by and visit our brand new Showroom and Warehouse today!

www.vitoriainternational.com


GREENHOUSELocal companies and products focusing on energy efficiency

For years, Sea Island Habitat for Human-ity has been building communities in the Lowcountry area. With the opening of the ReStore, the organization has been able to boost the community’s awareness about man’s impact on the environment. The ReStore provides homeowners with previ-ously-owned furnishings and building ma-terials to help reduce the waste of unused items. For the remodeler, the ReStore of-fers a deconstruction service that handles the demolition and removal of reusable and sellable materials. Recently, Sea Island Habitat participated in the deconstruc-tion of the Demler oceanfront residence on Seabrook Island for which R.M. Buck Builders—a strong presence constructing

high-end homes in the Lowcountry for two decades—was awarded the contract. Ryan Buck with Buck Builders supported Mrs. Demler’s decision to allow Sea Island to collect the usable material from the house before it was demolished. It is through such help from local homebuilders and ho-meowners like the Demler family and R.M. Buck Builders that Sea Island Habitat is able to offer their deconstruction service to better our environment.

To contact Sea Island Habitat for Humanity about shopping at the ReStore or about their Deconstruction service, call (843) 559-4009 or visit seaislandhabitat.org.

the great break downDiverting Useable Materials from Landfills through Deconstruction

The Sea Island crew deconstructs a Seabrook home to gather reusable materials to sell at the ReStore.


sensible shutters

Charleston area residents are now more concerned than ever about initiatives to use sustainable material that is kind to our environment and coastal ecosystem. Al-though many homebuilders are unaware of the options they have for eco-friendly flooring, there are many more choices available than just carpet, tile, and hard-wood! Precision Flooring Group offers natural cork flooring, which is becoming increasingly more popular in both com-mercial and residential settings. The elas-tic, impermeable, fire-proof cork flooring is easily maintained, comes in a host of colors and styles, and provides softness and warmth under foot. Cork is classified as a natural, eco-friendly material because

it can be safely harvested every eight years from the Cork Oak, which is indigenous to Europe and Africa. Recently, Precision Flooring Group has teamed up with local yoga studio, Holy Cow, to provide for them a natural cork flooring that is both comfort-able and eco-friendly for their yogis. If the cork look isn’t quite what you’re searching for, Precision Flooring offers several other products for their eco-savvy consumer in-cluding bamboo flooring, leather flooring, and recycled glass tile.

For more information about sustainable flooring provided by Precision Flooring Group, call (843) 762-9380 or visit precisionflooring.info.

Many homeowners strive to reach the noble goal of saving money for their family and helping the envi-ronment at the same time. The Plantation Shutter Company makes it easy to accomplish this goal by of-fering environmentally sound Pollywood shutters for your home. Created by a company called Sunburst, the eco-friendly shutters are insulated with an incredibly dense material made of recycled milk cartons, keeping them out of the oceans and landfills. Not only do these shutters utilize recycled materials in their composition, but they also work as aids to your windows to keep the entire house insulated. Their ability to keep heat in the house in the winter and out of the house in the summer saves a significant amount of money on your monthly bill. The sides of the Pollywood shutters are sealed with weather-stripping pieces that block more temperature and light than virtually any other shutter on the market. These shutters, which resist air flow, save kilowatt hours, reduce heat flow, and resist humidity and fire, can be purchased exclusively at The Plantation Shutter Company. For more information, call (843) 571-4707 or visit www.theplantationshutterco.com.

GREENHOUSE

Utilizing Recycled Materials to Create Eco-Friendly & Efficient Shutters

down to the floorDiscovering Eco-Conscious Comfort with Cork Flooring

A yogi at Holy Cow yoga studio practices a pose atop new cork flooring provided by Precision Flooring Group

Pollywood shutters add architectural interest and beauty in a master bathroom

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Jeff DonaldsonACE Preferred Inspections

“We have a recall check ser-vice that is pretty popular. When appliances are installed in homes, there’s no formal process to register them. When a manufacturer recalls a product, they cannot get in touch with homeowners. We record model numbers of all the appliances and run them through the Consumer Prod-uct Safety Commission da-tabase to see if there are any outstanding recalls. When the customer receives the report, they can contact the manufac-turer and address condition.”

For more information, call ACE Preferred Inspections, Inc. at (843) 849-0455 or visit acepreferredinspections.com.

Todd ReynoldsCharleston Lamp Company

“Chinese influence lamps are great sellers for me. Another trend is that the younger peo-ple are coming and bringing in their grandmother’s lamps, but they’re putting updated shades on them like drum shades—something a little more edgy to bring it up to the 21st century. I also think LED lights are going to be huge for the lighting industry when the prices come down. In ad-dition, I have a few new, edgy task lighting lamps coming in the next couple of weeks that are fun and different.”

For more information, call Charleston Lamp Company at (843) 763-9150 or visit charlestonlampcompany.com.

Anita KingInk Architecture, LLC

“We have a lot of remodels go-ing on now. People are think-ing of staying in their homes for a much longer time, and they really want to make them more usable—especially as they grow in family size, as their children grow older, or as people are starting to work from home. Things of this na-ture lead to new remodeling projects. Homeowners are re-ally trying to make what they have now suit their needs the best and really trying to make it their home.”

For more information, call Ink Architecture, LLC at (843) 882-7810 or visit inkarchitecturellc.com.

Derek McLaughlinPalmetto Mosquito Control

“Our outdoor mosquito ex-terminating systems are very popular. Like an irrigation system, we install a series of nozzles hidden in the land-scaping and herbage areas where mosquitoes like to hang out. It automatically mists twice a day—once early in the morning, then again late at night for about forty seconds. It works very well. We usually see about 90-95- percent mos-quito control. That’s what we shoot for, and that’s what the customers should expect. ”

For more information, call Palmetto Mosquito control at (843) 766-9701 or visit palmettomosquitocontrol.com.

ASK THE EXPERTS

what trends are you seeing on the rise in your field?

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

interviews on our website, www.charlestonhomeanddesign.com.

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We asked four companies:Excerpts from our radio show


The professional housekeepingservice you've been searching for!

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association of residential cleaning services international

Trey and Christine Ingram, Owners


843-821-0121 | www.Accu-Brick.com

Your Entrance

Your Living Room

Your Kitchen

Your Master Bath

DrivewaysOur selection of colors, blends, �nishes and patterns are as beautiful as they are durable. Interlocking concrete pavers will complement your home as well as add value and that sought after “curb appeal.”

Patios & WalkwaysProviding maintenance free durability and long lasting beauty to any patio or walkway, our interlocking pavers can be used in many outdoor applications.

Outdoor LivingWith a bit of imagination and the right materials, we can make even the smallest outdoor space become a refuge for outdoor living.

Pool DecksAdding a paver pool deck to your home provides the perfect opportunity to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces that add tremendous value and enjoyment to your backyard experience.

Are you living in the best part of your house?


TRENDSHot new styles and products hitting the Charleston market

Our Fascination with Styles Reminiscentof the South's Favorite Spring Festivities

Spring culminates in the South with a flurry of festivities. We come out in droves—the men sporting seersucker and the women hobnobbing in larger-than-life hats—to mingle over mint juleps at exhibits and galas. Inspired by some of our region’s most

celebrated seasonal events, we combed the Lowcountry to bring you fashionable furnishings sure to unearth your inner Southern socialite.

Kick off your riding boots and relax in this elegant leather club chair from Bauer International- a perfect repository from which to watch the Kentucky Derby. Check out other items with equestrian flair on page 52!

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Spring Fling


Mardi Gras came to New Orleans through its French •heritage in 1699. The name means "Fat Tuesday," and of course, it’s celebrated on that day of the week.

Mardi Gras is always 47 days before Easter Sunday.•

The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and •gold, which were chosen in 1872 by the King of Carnival, Rex. The colors represent the following: purple represents justice, green stands for faith, and gold stands for power.

“Squirt” by Ron BurnsAvailable at 86 Market Arts

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Lazar Aerolo II SofaAvailable at Danco(843) 884-2256dancohome.com

20th Century Venetian Painted Lift-Top Tray Table

Available at Leon Vanderbilt Antiques(843) 577-0520

leonvanderbiltantiques.com

Multi-Colored TasselAvailable at B. Picky

(843) 881-3771 bpicky.com

TRENDS Hot new styles and products hitting the Charleston market

This sofa adds a shot of sunshine to any space!

mardi gras

bright colors, bold designs, and a liberal dash of whimsy

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Spoleto was founded in 1977 as the American •counterpart to the Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto, Italy.

When Maestro Menotti planned an American •festival, he searched for an American city that would offer the charm of Spoleto, Italy, and also its wealth of theaters, churches, and other performance spaces.

Maestro Menotti felt Charleston was the perfect •counterpart, as it had been home to the first theater in America, the first ballet company in America, and is still home to the oldest musical organization in the country.

Tommy Bahama Original Floral Outdoor Fabric

Available at Not Just Fabrics(843) 852-0837

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Amisco Monarch BarstoolAvailable at For the House -

The Barstool Shop(843) 881-7073

“Pine Boughs” by Betty Anglin Smith

Available at Smith-Killian Fine Art

(843) 853-0708smithkillian.com

Darling Painted Vintage DeskAvailable at Terrace Oaks Antique Mall

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TRENDS Hot new styles and products hitting the Charleston market

The first run of the Carolina Cup was March •22, 1930, and it has run every year since its start excluding 1943 and 1945, during World War II.

There is a strict business casual dress code for •the Kentucky Derby; denim, jeans, shorts, and tennis shoes are not allowed.

The Mint Julep is the signature drink of the •Kentucky Derby.

1850s Solid Maple Chopping Block TableAvailable at Leon Vanderbilt Antiques

(843) 577-0520leonvanderbiltantiques.com

Distressed Hutch Available at MW Hunter

Custom Interiors(843) 556-4939mwhunter.com

1940s Jockey Book EndsAvailable at Terrace Oaks

Antique Mall(843) 795-9689

terraceoaksantiques.com

Confederate Soldier Framed Print Available at 86 Market Arts

(843) 853-966686marketarts.com

This charming hutch gives the utilitarian feel of a horse trough - distressed finish, low height, long

length - an upscale spin .

the carolina cup & the kentucky derby

Braided rope, lots of leather, and other organic elements

that allude to the sport’s dashing details

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An eco-friendly quartz surface designed with seashells and

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DESIGN DILEMMA

THE DILEMMA The matriarch of the household lacked a space of her own in which to pursue her hobbies or simply steal a moment away. De-termined to create her own sanctu-ary, she set her sights on the family's "work-out" room.

THE REQUESTS With the work-out equipment in the spare room relegat-ed to collecting dust, the homeowner wished to clear the bulky equipment out of the room and start with a blank slate. She wanted the room to reflect her personality as well as the char-acter of her home, so she called on Melissa—whom she had worked with on the design for her vacation home previously—for creative direction.

THE PLAN The transition would be-gin by clearing out the unused work-out equipment and changing the wall color. An existing bedroom set be-longing to the homeowner would get a fresh look with beautiful new bedding fabrics. As small windows in the room provided minimal natural light, new window treatments would be created to maximize the light filtering into the space.

THE RESULT To amplify existing light in the room, Melissa extended the valance to make the windows appear larger and replaced the mini-blinds with functioning panels for privacy. Because the space is small, she chose to keep the patterns and colors similar but incorporate a variety of textures for depth and interest. Luxurious-to-the-touch fabrics, a stylish sculptured rug, and playful colors enhance the feminine ambience —all adding up to a decidedly ideal space of respite for the lady of the house.

For more information, call Melissa at (843) 556-4939 or visit mwhunter.com.

Having started her business out of her home 14 years ago, interior designer Melissa Hunter understands the importance of having her own space. With her full-service design firm now headquartered out of a West Ashley showroom, she stays busy creating special spaces for others; here, she walks us through one room's transformation from rarely used to relaxing retreat.

Melissa's ability to transform a room—in this case, an infrequently used workout studio—into a feminine haven through the use of funky fabrics and rich, bright colors resonates within this West Ashley home.


We Do It All From Design to Installation

New Construction

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Fine Cabinetry

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For the Krausses, business is a family affair. Howard and his wife Kay first formed Carolina Kitchens of Charleston in

1984, and in the time since, the locally-owned kitchen and bath cabinet company has thrived—thanks in large part to the couple's commitment to providing customers with cutting-edge, high-quality kitchen and bath products. Today, the husband and wife duo enjoy sharing their continued success with a special member of their team: their daughter Jami Koontz. Although the family collaborates daily in the office, they relish time off when they can all gather at the Krauss family lake house for laid-back weekends together. Utilizing their combined expertise, Howard and Kay outfitted the vacation abode with a clean, contemporary kitchen ideal for entertaining friends and family lingering after long days on Lake Marion.

Jami Koontz (left) and Kay Krauss (right)

When designing the lake house kitchen, Kay focused on products that would prove low maintenance while still offering a sleek, streamlined look. To help achieve this effect, she and Howard opted for Ultra Craft Shaker-style cabinetry featuring simple, recessed panel doors. In addition, the cabinetry boasts more space than typical box-style cabinetry. Explains Jami, "Ultra Craft is a European frameless cabinet line, so the doors attach to the box and create more usable space inside the box." Special features such as soft-close drawers, pull-outs, and a spice rack further enhance the functionality of the space.

The Krausses created contrast and depth in the kitchen by incorporating cabinets in two colors. "The cabinets on the perimeter, base, and island are painted," states Kay, "while the cabinets over the cooktop and near the refrigerator are stained a wenge hue, which is almost black. It's very popular right now to mix it up!"

For more information or to speak with Howard, Kay, or Jami about your own project, call Carolina Kitchens of Charleston at (843) 856-8255 or visit carolinakitchens.net.

HOMEWORK

VIDEO EXCLUSIVECheck out our full interview

with Kay and Jami at charlestonhomeanddesign.com/videosor scan the QR code below using your

mobile phone. For more info, see page 58.

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We do it right—and on time—the first time!

• Curtains & Window Treatments• Shades & Shutters• Slipcovers & Upholstery• Custom Bedding• Seat Cushions & Pillows• Blinds, Shutters, & Shades• Motorization• Complimentary Consultations• Space Planning

843-737-0935Indigo Village Plaza

1662 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SCwww.creativecottoncompany.com

Creative Cotton CompanyCustom Soft Furnishing Specialists since 1992

What makes Noland’s Bath and Idea Center stand out from the rest of the plumbing showrooms? Our dedication to providing experienced, personalized customer service and advice on plumbing fixtures that suit each individual’s needs.

NOLANDNobody Knows Baths Better®

Local companies showcase products they sell that are used in their own homes


GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF CHARLESTON

HOME + DESIGN MAGAZINE!

As you read Charleston Home + Design Magazine you'll notice a series of funny looking bar codes called

"Quick Response Codes." Each QR code corresponds to a video associated with that story that you can

instantly watch on your smart phone. So if you'd like more details about that story, it's as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Open the QR code reader application on your smart phone. Most smart phones have this app installed

when you bought it but if you don't, simply visit reader.kaywa.com on your phone's browser or search "QR

code" in your phone's app store to download the QR code app free of charge.

2. Take a picture/scan the QR Code with your mobile device.

3. The code will take you instantly to the video you want to watch.

As always, you may also watch these same videos at www.CharlestonHomeAndDesign.com/videos.

Dale and Chris Hostetler of Hostetler Custom Cabinetry take us inside a

spectacular Johns Island home showcasing a stunning variety of custom cabinetry

Cinder Creek Construction's Neal and Kara Crowell take us on a tour of a home they recently built on Johns Island

Bauer International CEO Ken Bauer provides us access inside Daniel Island Club's brand new locker

room wing and pro shop

Fabio Venturini and Adriene Araujo take us on a tour Vitoria International's

15,000 sf warehouse stocked with thousands of natural stone slabs

Joe Sykes of Atlantic Stone shows off new stone countertops, a shower

surround, and a fireplace surround in a downtown Charleston home

Professional interior designer April Lipps helps Goose Creek

homeowners remake their 20-year old kitchen into a baker's dream



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NATURE/NURTURE

enhancing your yard & garden through the spring season

Tips and tricks for enhancing outdoor enjoyment

Yep, spring has definitely sprung… While we here at DIG recommend planting in the late fall and winter, most of you are wak-ing to this warmer weather and a garden or landscape that may be lacking. So let’s get to work (or play)!

First, assess your situation. Get to some magazines as soon as possible and find what you do like. As a first step, we often times must edit landscapes by finding the valuable and pruning or eliminating that which is not. Try to clean up those leaves

and apply new mulch or pine straw (not too thickly!). Next, get the lawn fertilized no earlier than April, and while you’re at it, get on a program (we recommend Possum’s). In addition, sharply cut and well-shaped bed lines are one of the keys of a great look. Use a spade and re-create a line that shows off that beautiful green turf and the plant materials within.

Pick out some new specimen plants. Do you have a spot for some of the new Knock-out Rose Drift selections? How about some Limelight Hydrangeas that will dazzle in

THE PROS Patty Craven & Nick PopovichTHE COMPANY landscape/design build firm Designing Innovative Gardens (affectionately known as DIG)

Weather-Proofing Wisdom #1

With this being the harshest Charleston winter we’ve seen

in a while, we’re all starving for some much needed sunshine and warmth. It’s finally time

for seeing magnolias in bloom, taking leisurely strolls through

the downtown streets, and dining at cafes with outdoor patios.

Furthermore, it’s time for some therapeutic landscaping to keep

your lawn in tip-top shape for the growing season. Several of the area’s landscaping companies

have volunteered their expertise to help you keep up your lawn all

spring long. With these tips, you’ll be ready for cookouts and croquet.

Not to mention, your neighbors will be seriously jealous that their

grass isn’t as green as yours!


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your yard? Prostrate Rosemary and Cape Plumbago are great as a groundcover in a sunny, dry spot. Umbrella Plant (papyrus) handles the worst wet, poor soil condi-tions you can throw at it. If you’re looking for screening, Carolina Sapphire Cedar will grow quickly and is a beautiful shade of dusky blue. Furthermore, you can’t go wrong with native additions to your land-scape, such as Sabal Minor and Needle Palms, Duneflower, Upright Yaupon Holly, Cherry Laurel, and Dahoon Holly. Make this the spring to try your hand at some cit-rus—Meyers Lemon is a great choice. The scent of its flowers is intoxicating.

The concept of “home” is never more im-portant than in these difficult economic times. So get out there, prune those over-grown azaleas, lay a stone path so you can reach into and utilize your spaces, and con-centrate on just a small area at a time. And, who knows, those lemons in your lemon-ade may come from a few steps away. Trust us, it’ll taste sweeter!

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

“Ahh, spring! It’s finally here! After this uncommon winter in Charleston, we are all abuzz with activities for the warm season ahead of us. Most importantly, we are ready to get out and enjoy once more our gardens, porches, and patios.

While selectively applying fertilizer to lawn areas, trees, and shrubs is important to ensure the health and vitality of the plants during the coming growing season, it is equally important to inject a shot of purposeful planning into your outdoor spaces to ensure they are adequately meeting your needs.

Follow this general timeline for spring maintenance to ensure you are making the most of the sunny season in your yard or garden:

(1) Deep root fertilization of trees and shrubs(2) Bi-annual fertilization of ornamental grasses and perennials(3) Apply pre-emergent herbicide to beds to minimize weeds(4) Cut back ornamental grasses and perennials (5) Begin mulch application if needed(6) Apply weed and feed to areas of lawn (after last frost)

Most importantly, don't forget to get outdoors and enjoy your landscaped spaces!

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

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“Spring is here and it is time to get ready to keep the landscape in shape for the grow-ing season. Check the irrigation system and make sure all is well. Check for leaks and be sure all the sprinklers are function-ing properly. I am a believer in preventative maintenance, so I recommend applying an insecticide to your lawn now to inhibit the growth of grubs or other insects that might cause serious damage. Remember to follow the label instructions and apply to a dry lawn, and then irrigate afterward to wash it into the ground. Apply the insecticide as frequently as the label recommends. Fertil-ize your lawn after the last chance of frost has passed, which is generally after Easter. A 16-4-8 combination is a good insecticide for this area. You should apply a pound of

Nitrogen per thousand square feet on the initial application to give the grass a good start in the spring. For St. Augustine lawns, be ready to apply fungicides in the hotter months to prevent fungus. Always remem-ber to water in the mornings, not the eve-nings. This allows the grass blades to dry and prevents the onslaught of fungus. Al-

ways practice preventative maintenance and study online about how to fertilize your particular grass to ensure a beautiful lawn all summer long.

For more information, call Sodbusters at (843) 928-3996 or visit sodbustersinc.com.

THE PRO Ben SumrellTHE COMPANY Sodbusters Inc.


“The most important aspects in keeping your lawn healthy for the spring are pro-viding plenty of water for the grass and

plants, and aeration, which allows fresh air to penetrate the soil and gives it a new vibrancy. Fertilizer is also incredibly im-portant for your returning spring grass. Palmetto Landscaping recommends that you use 20-0-20 fertilizer, which can be purchased at local stores like John Deere Landscapes in Summerville, on all types of grass except Bermuda grass. Furthermore, you should use separate fertilizers on your

trees, new growth, and returning growth. If all of these different fertilizers seem out of your league, Palmetto Landscaping can design a customized fertilization plan for your yard and help keep it in tip-top shape for the spring!

For more information, contact Palmetto Landscaping and Design at 843-810-4998.

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Eddie Bello is an architect for McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects. He organized the Design Charette, and is a member of the Cus-tom Residential Architects Network, which is part of AIA Charleston.

Will you tell us about the goals of the De-sign Charette today?

Eddie Bello: There are two goals. One goal is to provide affordable housing prototype designs for the city of Charleston. The sec-ond goal is to have a collaboration of these architects. The hope is that people would learn from each other and just kind of share their experiences as we go through the day.

What are the challenges of designing af-fordable housing, especially in this type of setting?

Eddie Bello: Well, affordable housing is always challenging because obviously the budget is tough. The lots themselves are dif-ficult, too. They’re downtown lots and they’re very small. There’s also just the time frame. We don’t have a lot of time today, and a lot of these folks haven’t worked with each other before, so I think there’s a challenge there.

On January 21, 2011, dozens of local architects gathered at the Charleston Civic Design Center on Calhoun Street to participate in a Design Charette benefitting the City of

Charleston. Coordinator and Architect Eddie Bello describes a Charette as an “intense period of sitting down, collaborating, and gathering ideas to reach a specific goal in the end.” Thirty-three local architects of different experience levels, most specializing in residential housing, came together to create three prototype designs for affordable housing on the peninsula. According to Bello, “affordable housing is one of those tools that cities need to have in order to maintain a diverse community.” The architects worked on designs for three actual lots downtown on Reed Street, Tracy Street, and Blake Street, creating two sets of house plans for each location. The event was sponsored by local companies Signature Kitchens and Baths and the Audio Warehouse. The Design Charette proved to be a success, leaving the City of Charleston with several sample designs to use in the building of new, affordable housing for its citizens.

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Do you have any idea the time frame of when these homes that you’re designing today will actually be built in the city?

Eddie Bello: Well that’s really up to the city. The goal would be, once these are complete, that we would give the drawings to the city and then we will work with them and help them as the process moves on. It kind of de-pends on their budget and their time table. I know that affordable housing is an urgent need, so it’s definitely a priority, but really we don’t know if it’s going to be a couple of months or later this year.

How will the architects benefit from this Design Charette?

Eddie Bello: Any time you do these types of

Charettes, there is a strong sense of collabo-ration. These folks are going to pull out a lot of good ideas from their groups. They might learn a few things about building codes or building design that they didn’t know be-fore they got here. Long-term, some of these folks end up forming partnerships or other relationships where they work together in the future.

David Hill is an architect with Verdi who spe-cializes in energy efficiency and was a par-ticipant in the Design Charette.

How is energy efficiency going to be inte-grated into these homes in an affordable way?

David Hill: We’re going to strive for making

sure these homes are very efficient in terms of size and in terms of how they’re sealed and insulated. That will be able to give us a lot more options in terms of efficiently siz-ing the heating and air conditioning sys-tems. We also want to make sure that the homeowners have some good opportunities for natural heating and cooling.

How are you promoting an energy effi-cient method at the Charette today?

David Hill: What I’m trying to do is to get the different groups to look at some very broad green building ideas at the very be-ginning. As they start developing more and more refined architectural ideas, maybe we can get some of that worked in just by virtue of the good design that’s happening here.

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Martin Cizler is an architect with Christo-pher Rose Architects. He worked on the pro-totype plans for Reed Street lot.

What are your ideas for designing this house?

Martin Cizler: We’re doing an efficient de-sign that also offers the flexibility of having a bedroom on the first floor. These houses are often for multigenerational families. We want to create the floor plan so that you could have an older grandparent or some-one else on the first floor, then have other bedrooms upstairs.

What is the process of coming up with a design?

Martin Cizler: All of us right now are kind of independently working on our own draw-ings. Then, we’re going to exchange all of our ideas and see if we can come up with bits and pieces of everybody’s plans, then try to come up with the best solution together.

Geona Shaw is the Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of Charleston.

What does the City of Charleston hope to gain from this Design Charette?

Geona Shaw: What the architects today will bring forth we hope to use in the con-struction and the development of affordable housing. We have several partners who are currently ready to build houses in the city of Charleston. This will help them in their efforts to bring those homes vertical. At the end of the day, we hope to come away with one or two prototypes that we can use on those lots.

What is your impression of this whole Design Charette?

Geona Shaw: This is a wonderful and ex-citing opportunity for affordable and work-force housing! We also view this as a tre-mendous opportunity for both our for-profit and non-profit developers. v

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When searching for a contractor to install their roof, the church committee at St. James Bethel AME Church interviewed several contractors; they knew they were making a decision that would impact the next generation of church members, and thus selecting the right roofing contractor was paramount. Ultimately, they entrusted local company Homewerx with the task of installing the unique dome-shaped roof

to top their house of worship. The project was not without its challenges, however. Explains Sidney Cowan of the company, “Imagine trying to install a flat shingle on a convex surface...in order to accomplish this, we developed a series of geometric shapes that would fit together to accomo-date the project's challenging design." Also keeping in mind that the low sloping pitch of the roof would cause rain water run-

off to slow, Homewerx covered the entire sub-structure in an Ice & Water rubber membrane to protect against future leaks. Naturally, price was a factor in choosing a contractor, so Homewerx owner Billy Mar-tin gave a 10-percent discount to tithe back to the church. For more information or to consult with Homewerx on your own proj-ect, call (843) 270-2050 or visit homewerx.org.

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Constructed by Alan Wheeler, the Nelson family's new outdoor space features the design work of interior designer April Lipps of AKL Professional Interiors and furnishings from Morris Sokol.

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Johns Island is often considered Charleston’s last remaining rural area, but homeowners are sweep-

ing in to build their custom homes in the country close to the peninsula. When it comes to cabinetry installation in these new houses, homeowners often call on the father-and-son team of Hostetler Custom Cabinetry; Dale and Chris Hostetler have worked to provide user-friendly, gorgeous custom cabinetry for homeowners in the

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The cabinetry in the kitchen is custom made to fit the homeowner’s needs. The team had an overabundance of room to work with in the oversized kitchen, so

they focused on installing base cabinets, and very few upper units. This design also enhanced the view of the Bohicket River from the kitchen. In the huge space, the owners were also able to fit two Sub-Zero refrigerators and a sixty inch range. Appli-ances like these needed robust, large cabi-netry to accompany them.

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made in charlestonThis Johns Island home, built by Lee Builders Inc, features a spacious kitchen overlooking the Bohicket River. Custom cabinetry created by Hostetler Custom Cabinetry offers an abundance of space for organization and storage.

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Hostetler also created a butler’s pantry, an entertainment center, and a bar area for the Johns Island residents. In the butler’s pantry, they included lighting and fluted columns, giving the space an elegant feel to display the homeowners' fine china and stemware. The entertainment center looks and feels like a piece of furniture. In addition, the bar is completely custom-made to this home, utilizing an antique iron door to close off the wine cabinet. Dale found this item while on vacation in Georgia and knew it would be perfect for the Johns Island project. He sent a photo to the homeowners and bought it specifically for the wine storage area.

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In the master bathroom, Hostetler made sure that the vanities looked more like furniture than cabinetry. They added fur-niture feet to the base of the vanities and some hand carved columns in the corners to give it a special touch. In addition, they built a mirror to match the vanities that fit perfectly in the allotted space.

One kitchen was not enough for these folks, and they were excited to get started on an outdoor kitchen in which Hostetler was responsible for the cabinets. The out-door space features copper rubbed, weath-

er-proof cabin-etry and a custom, matching hood, creating an envi-ronment perfect for entertaining their

friends on Charleston spring evenings.

Even after the home was completed, the homeowners couldn’t get enough of Hostetler’s work. The family couldn’t find a piece of furniture suitable for their foyer, so they called on Dale and Chris to con-struct a piece of furniture for that space as well. Chris and Dale really enjoy their work and see their projects as pieces of art. Chris says, “The nice thing about working on a job like this is that its an art form, so you’re always kind of looking for how to complete your work of art.”

To consult with Hostetler Custom Cabinetry on your own project, call (843) 795-0946 or, for more information, visit www.hostetlercustom.com.

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When a local doctor from James Island walked into Vitoria In-ternational (pronounced VEE-

toria), he knew he needed several natural stone slabs to outfit the surfaces in his mas-ter bathroom. After careful consideration and help from Vitoria’s husband-and-wife owners Fabio Venturini and Adriene Araujo, he settled on two slabs of Blue Bahia granite for use on his bathroom vanities, tub sur-round, and more. Such successful scenarios commonly start at the 15,000 square foot Vi-toria warehouse, as customers are encour-aged to stop by at any time and peruse the thousands of slabs on display. However, as many visitors find it difficult to look at a full slab and envision how it will look cut and in-

stalled, Adriene and Fabio take a hands-on approach with homeowners to ensure they walk away with the ideal stone to suit their individual applications.

Before even entering the warehouse, Adriene and Fabio engage visiting homeowners in a conversation about the type of project they have planned. “If we just open the doors, people tend to get overwhelmed,” explains Adriene, with a subtle Brazilian accent. “We try to get an idea before-hand of what kind of color scheme they have going on, and what other materials they will be using.” Based on the conversation, Adriene and Fabio guide the homeowners through the warehouse, navigating them towards styles that may

fit their chosen color scheme. Whenever a particular slab catches the customer’s eye, Adriene and Fabio offer details on that style as well as suggestions for coordinating colors. To best help match potential stone to a particular color scheme, the company recommends homeowners bring samples of materials—such as cabinets, fabrics, and flooring—they will be using elsewhere in the space. For homeowners who wish to spend more time deliberating before making a de-cision, Vitoria offers small samples of stone to be taken home.

If the visiting homeowners find a group of slabs they would like to look at individually, the Vitoria team springs to action with the

set in stone(left) Thousands of natural stone slabs fill the massive showroom at Vitoria International. (right) Vitoria owners Adriene Araujo and Fabio Venturini stand in front of one of the many natural stone slabs on display.

Fabio Venturini and Adriene Araujo draw upon their Brazilian background in natural stone to help local homeowners find the best-suited slabs for projects big and small


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aid of a unique piece of machinery. “Our overhead crane is pretty much the heart of our building; for everything we do here, we use the crane,” states Adriene. “If a hom-eowner wants to view a group of slabs sepa-rately or hand-pick two or three slabs they like the most, we use the crane to move all the slabs so they can look individually at the ones they like.” Once the homeowner selects the slab or slabs they like for their home, the slabs are sent to a fabricator who actually cuts and installs them. As an importer, Vi-toria does not do any cutting or installing but they do offer homeowners a list of all the fabricators in town whose work they are fa-miliar with—along with a recommendation to get references from each fabricator the homeowners are interested in pursuing.

Similarly, Vitoria does not quote specific prices to customers but rather steers them towards pricing based on a letter system representing price range. If a homeowner comes in wishing to work on a budget, Vito-ria can point out appropriate stones simply by referring to the letter on the slab; “A” indi-cates their lowest price range, while “F” in-dicates their highest. “The final price of the stone they choose will depend on the price range of the stone itself, but also on the la-bor,” explains Adriene. “Because we are not the fabricators, we cannot quote an accurate price for the labor; we often don’t even know

what type of edging they are going to have, so they have to speak with the fabricator to get prices for the final application.”

According to Adriene and Fabio, neutral col-ored stone proves to be the most popular in the Charleston-area across all price grades. Slabs in cream, beige, and brown hues—such as Ornamental Light and Napoli—constantly top Vitoria’s list of best-sellers. “I think because we are close to the water, people like to keep kind of a gentle flow in their homes,” offers Adriene on the Low-country’s proclivity for neutral colors. Even homeowners who sway towards the more exotic tend to stick with light colored exot-ics such as Delicatus Splendor and Cascade. Super White—which resembles marble but boasts the strength of granite—remains a consistent favorite for kitchens.

Many of the stones in the massive showroom originate from Brazil, which happens to be Adriene’s native country as well as the place she got her start in the granite industry. “I worked for one of these big companies that pulled the blocks of stone from the quarry,” says Adriene, “so my background was seeing blocks being cut and polished. The name of our company, Vitoria, is actually the name of my home town in Brazil. Everybody that is in the granite business has heard of it, since 70-percent of all granite that leaves

Brazil leaves through the port of Vitoria.” Adriene attributes some of her success here in Charleston to this hometown tie, but also points out that one of the company’s greatest assets is the partnership between Adriene and Fabio. “We are a husband and wife team, and we pretty much take care of the whole operation,” she asserts. “We are here every day to help our customers by lis-tening to discover what they are looking for and by offering feedback.” v

To consult with Adriene and Fabio on your own project, call Vitoria International at (843) 760-2470, visit vitoriainternational.com, or swing by the showroom at 3220 Goodiron Way off Cross County Road in North Charleston.

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Shortly after graduating from College of Charleston, Tim Smith decided to act on his entrepreneurial spirit by

founding Windward Shutters in late 1996. He founded the company on a shoe-string budget as a one-man show; he credits han-dling sales, administration, and installation for giving him a personal interest in the company’s success beyond just financial gain. “I remember rewarding myself after selling five jobs with an actual padded of-fice chair to replace the folding chair I was using,” Tim muses, “and I appreciate and remember those that have helped me along the way, especially my earliest customers.” Today, Tim’s plucky outlook and resilient character remain intact after emerging

from the recent recession. With an exciting new partnership established, new possibili-ties looming on the horizon, and a success-ful residential project on Daniel Island hav-ing just wrapped up, Windward Shutters appears to have come out on the other side of the downturned economy with an up-swing in fortune.

However, Tim is quick to point out that Windward is not immune to the difficulties of the economic climate. “This is the third recession since the company was founded,” he states. “Prior experience has helped us survive this one. In 2006, we had to down-size the company, but I’m very proud that the company is now the strongest it has ever

been.” Tim also attributes the company’s renewed vigor to a new partnership result-ing from the recession. Windward Shutters and New Horizon Shutters have both been in business for 15 years, and are both lo-cally owned and operated. For the first 11 of those 15 years, they existed as competitors. But in 2007, when the housing market be-gan weakening, new construction declined and retrofitting/renovation jobs became scarce. Sharing a novel idea, the owners of both companies opted to sit down and dis-cuss ways to help each other as opposed to watching both businesses fail.

The result: Windward would cease the manufacture of its exterior colonial and Ba-

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Member of the Windward team put the finishing touches on window treatments for a Daniel Island home, including fabric panels (pictured left). The homeowner demonstrates the ease of closing the newly installed working Colonial shutters (pictured right).

Local company Windward Shutters emerges from the economic crisis with an exciting new partnership, many recently completed projects including one on Daniel Island, and plenty of possibilities on the horizon


hama shutters, and purchase those shutters from New Horizon. In exchange, New Ho-rizon would refer their Charleston area cli-ents to Windward for sales and installation. Windward soon saw their sales strengthen, and the down-sizing of the fabrication de-partment greatly reduced overhead costs. Meanwhile, New Horizon’s manufacturing volume increased, allowing for greater prof-itability. This unique partnership of the two oldest existing shutter companies in South Carolina lends stability to both Windward and New Horizon, and consumer confidence in the warranties offered on the shutters. The four-year-old relationship continues to benefit both companies. “It’s a win-win for both of us,” asserts Tim.

A recently completed residential project on Daniel Island showcases the fruition of the partnership through the use of decora-tive colonial shutters. The colonial shutters feature stainless steel hardware, and can be closed from inside the house for conve-nience and safety. Having only just moved into the home, homeowner Lindsey Stew-art already derives a great deal of comfort knowing her home will benefit from added protection in the event of a hurricane. “Hopefully we don’t see a big storm anytime soon since we just moved in,” laughs Lind-sey, “but I feel safe knowing we have the shutters.” She finds the home’s hurricane protection products functional and easy-to-use, as well as aesthetically appealing.

Like Lindsey, most South Carolina resi-dents that live along the coast are becom-ing more aware of the insurance savings and peace of mind that come with installing effective hurricane protection. The 2007 Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Re-form Act requires insurance companies operating along coastal South Carolina to offer discounts to homeowners that have taken steps to mitigate hurricane damage. Most homeowners already qualify for some level of discount and simply need to have an inspection report performed by a state-ap-proved SafeHome inspector. Tim, a licensed SC SafeHome inspector and contractor, will perform this inspection free for customers

who purchase hurricane protection from Windward. Insurance companies currently offer only state-mandated discounts, but Tim predicts the aftermath of our next pow-erful hurricane landfall will show insurance companies the financial benefits of larger discounts for hurricane protection.

Looking forward, Tim and the rest of the Windward team hope to continue to help local homeowners with their hurricane pro-tection and decorative shutter needs, and Tim is excited to do so with wife Kristen by his side. After staying home to raise their children for six years, she has recently re-turned to Windward to work with him. The couple credits their success to their long-term repeat customers, and considers the key to retaining those long-term customers is making end-user satisfaction a top prior-ity. “Our job is to work with our customers and make them familiar with the product, their advantages, and the different aes-thetic appeals of each style we offer,” says Tim. “What the customer envisions should be embodied by the product we provide.” And, although Windward provides shut-ters throughout the coastal areas of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, Tim affirms that their focus has been and always will be the Charleston area. v

To consult with Tim on your own project, call Windward Shutters at (843) 881-6262, visit windwardshutters.com, or swing by the showroom at 4827 Virgina Avenue in the Park Circle District of North Charleston.

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Charleston area homeowners seek-ing fashionable furnishings and accessories often find themselves

at local company Island House, sifting through the 10,000 square foot showroom filled with treasures inspired by authen-tic 19th century colonial designs from the West Indies. However, many patrons don’t immediately realize Island House is a divi-sion of Bauer International, and that the company’s reach extends far beyond the

Holy City. “What Bauer International of-fers is vertically integrated from design to manufacturing, utilizing some of the best raw materials from around the world,” ex-plains owner Ken Bauer. “I’ve traveled to over a hundred countries around the world, and we’ve had the opportunity to work on some of the most special properties—such as the Doonbeg in Ireland and Kapolei Golf Course in Hawaii.” Also included on Ken’s short list of the most memorable proj-

Bauer International, best known to Lowcountry homeowners for the fashionable furnishings found at their local Island House showroom, contributes their craftsmanship to The Daniel Island Club with the addition of a new locker room wing and pro shop

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A combination of different species of woods – including mahogany, cypress, and pine – gives the men’s locker room at Daniel Island Club the appeal of classic warmth and craftsmanship. (right) Bauer International also designed and provide furnishings for the Club’s new Pro Shop.

ects he’s had the opportunity to work on? The Lowcountry’s very own Daniel Island Club.

A private country club located on Daniel Island, the Daniel Island Club boasts ap-proximately 800 members that have vary-ing degrees of usage. Ken became involved with the club when General Manager Greg Keating reached out to him based on their mutual affiliation with PGA of America. “Bauer International is the official club house furnishings and golf shop fixtures vendor of PGA of America and I am a PGA member, so I am exposed to Ken’s work throughout the country at different events I attend,” says Greg. Excited at the oppor-tunity to work with a local vendor of Ken’s caliber, Greg tasked Ken and his team with outfitting an entire locker room wing addi-tion, as well as a new Pro Shop. According to General Manager Greg, the collaboration with Ken and Bauer International couldn’t have come at a better time. “Most of the construction for this project was done dur-ing 2008, for an April 2009 opening,” he states. “It was a very difficult time in the economy, but this new addition is the shin-ing star for us right now as far as member satisfaction and recruiting new members.”

During the first phase of the extensive 14-month project, Ken tackled the addition of both men’s and women’s locker rooms. In each space, Bauer International fabricated


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all of the lockers and furnishings. To rec-reate the appeal of the “golden age of golf ” —which Ken considers his company’s forte —they paid strict attention to detail and chose materials precisely. Made of recycled mahogany, all of the lockers feature proper louvers—chosen for their breathing capa-bilities—as well as brass accents. For added functionality, Greg and Ken designed each locker with an outlet for charging mobile devices such as iPads and iPhones. A small drawer offers a smart space to stash a wal-let, keys, or other valuables.

In addition to recycled mahogany, the de-sign incorporated several other species of woods in the locker rooms. “The best as-pect of this project for me was the creativ-ity we experienced working with my team, Greg, and the design team to create this locker room utilizing the different woods,” enthuses Ken. “Wood is a natural product with knots and stressing, so we had to make several samples before achieving the right match.” The group’s creative thinking led to the seamless integration of pine beams on the ceiling, pecky cypress panels above the lockers, and recycled mahogany for the lockers themselves. To distinguish the women's locker room from the men's, spe-cial sizes and configurations were created.

Bauer International completed a 1,500 square foot Pro Shop as the final facet of their work with the Daniel Island Club. “We did not have this kind of display space before this project,” explains Greg, “and I really got to see their ability to create a

high-end Pro Shop that is user-friendly for golfers and staff as well as appealing to members hoping to do some purchasing in the shop.” Ken worked with Greg closely to develop the design of the layout, the way the fixtures would look and feel, the space planning, and the finishing com-ponents; Bauer International ultimately provided everything from the wall units to the tables and chairs to the TV unit.

After more than a year spent in collaboration, Ken and Greg both favor the finished result. “We knew it would take a unique company to be able to see the vi-sion we had and help us achieve that,” says Greg. “We hit a home run working with Bauer Inter-national, and the quality of the project speaks for itself.” As for Ken, his company's furnish-ings can be found each year at another popular sporting event on Daniel Island: The Family Circle Cup. At the close of the tournament, Ken looks forward to continuing to help Charleston-area resi-dents find the ideal pieces for their next big home project. “As a local business man, it’s great to be involved in this community,” he smiles. “It’s been, and I hope will continue to be, an exciting adventure.” v

To consult with Ken on your own project, call Bauer International/Island House at (843) 884-4007, visit bauerinternational.com, or swing by the showroom at 404 Jessen Lane off Clements Ferry Road on Daniel Island.

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Seating areas throughout the men’s locker room give club members the opportunity to mingle while waiting for their tee time.

With specialized locker dimensions and more feminine fabrics, the ladies locker room gives female club members an elegant space of their own.



After hearing horror stories from friends about negative experienc-es with builders, John and Sharon

Wilkerson felt it was imperative to hire a company they were compatible with both personally and professionally to build their new home in the Brick House subdivision of Johns Island. Serendipitously, a friend of a friend alerted Kara Crowell—one half of the husband and wife team behind Cinder Creek Construction—to the Wilkersons' plight and she reached out with a brief email expressing Cinder Creek’s interest in building the house. “They came over, met with us, and I believe it was the next day when we got a call from them saying,

‘We’ve found our builder…we want you to design and build our home for us,’” smiles Kara. “So we were thrilled with that.”

Having been in the home building busi-ness for over 20 years, Kara and her hus-band Neal follow a simple philosophy for ensuring a successful project: listen. The duo strives to always go the extra mile to make sure the homeowners they are work-ing with feel like their voice is being heard. “Ultimately, the home is going to be the place they live in, not the place we live in,” explains Neal, “so we want to make sure that whatever they spend their money on, they are going to be satisfied with.” To ac-

complish this, Cinder Creek constantly keeps the lines of communication open—touching base daily during the construction process with emails, phone calls, meetings, and job site conversations. “We looked at a lot of different builders, but when we met with Neal and Kara, we were really blown away by their approach to the building pro-cess,” says Sharon. “It was exactly what we were looking for in a builder.” It was this definition of quality and attention to detail that initially drew John and Sharon to hire Cinder Creek to construct their home.

During the construction process, client co-ordinator Kara checked in frequently with

Impressed with Cinder Creek Construction's proactive approach and focus on individual attention, Sharon and John Wilkerson quickly settle on the company to build their new Johns Island home

building rapportHigh ceilings, multiple windows, and oversize built-ins give the Wilkersons living room a sense of spaciousness.

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(above) In the guest bathroom, hues of grey, green, and brown give the space an urban yet earthy feel. (right) The view of the living room from the second floor illustrates the impact of the soaring ceilings. (below) Since the homeowners didn’t want a massive kitchen but love to entertain, builders Kara and Neal of Cinder Creek Construction created a culinary space designed around modern amenities.



the Wilkersons throughout the process to gauge their satisfaction and respond to any potential concerns. If concerns did sur-face, Kara and Neal went the extra mile to find a solution—even if it meant creating extra work for the company—and make suggestions for achieving the best possible house build. “Even though you have a full set of plans and specifications whenever you start a job, there’s always going to be something that comes up during the pro-cess that’s not anticipated,” Kara states, “so you just have to be as proactive as possible. As soon as we see there may be an issue, we just jump right on it, which eliminates a lot of stress for us and the homeowners.” This proactive approach garnered genuine respect from the Wilkersons, who encoun-tered minimal challenges on the project thanks to the Crowells’ diligence.

The Wilkersons knew from the onset of the project that they wanted a home that would maximize outdoor living, so Kara and Neal designed a Caribbean-style home based on the French Colonial fashion tra-

ditionally indicative of island architecture. The coastal lifestyle also inspired Sharon and John's insistence upon having a hur-ricane resistant home. “I definitely wanted the house to be as hurricane proof as my money could buy,” Sharon says, “so we re-lied on Kara and Neal to steer us towards products that would guarantee our house would survive a major storm system.” The products ultimately recommended by Cin-der Creek and chosen by the homeown-ers include impact rated windows and a poured in place foundation, which Neal emphasizes as a critical component of hur-ricane protection because “there are no voids or gaps—there’s no chance there’s go-ing to be a weak spot in the foundation.”

Throughout the home, the Wilkersons continued to trust Kara and Neal’s sugges-tions—with great success. “Whenever Sha-ron and John had a question, we tried to present them with options,” explains Neal. “We wanted to make sure they understood those options and what the ramifications of those decisions would be.” When planning

the second floor bedrooms, the Wilker-sons mentioned they often entertain out of town guests who would be staying in those rooms. In response, Neal suggested and de-signed a small kitchenette shared between the two rooms so guests could make coffee or grab a snack and soda at their leisure. Neal also came up with the idea of using a coffered ceiling on the second floor to add visual interest as well as hide access to the attic.

Perhaps the most important aspect of the collaboration for the Wilkersons was working on the home’s outdoor living spac-es. “We spend a lot of time outside in the evening and on the weekends, where we like to just sit and enjoy living in Charles-ton,” asserts John. To make the most of the Wilkerson's three acres and breathtaking views of the Abbapoola Creek, Neal and Kara started the outdoor transformation with a multi-tiered IPE deck. “When we started out, the Wilkersons planned to go with tongue and groove, painted pine floor-ing on their decks,” states Neal, “but we

One of the Wilkersons' favorite features of their new home is the multi-tired IPE deck and pool area overlooking Abbapoola Creek.


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were able to source IPE tongue and groove decking for just slightly more. This is going to give them a better lasting product in the long run and it has less maintenance, as it has none of the splintering issues you get with a pine floor.” Since the Wilkerson's deck area included a seven thousand gal-lon swimming pool, Neal introduced them to the benefits of an automated pool cover. After explaining how it operated and that it could be procured on a budget, the Wilk-ersons took Neal’s suggestion and had one installed.

Whether taking in the creek views from their family room or relishing dinner on the deck with friends, the Wilkersons count themselves fortunate to have found builders who could craft a home in which they could truly enjoy their Lowcountry lifestyle. Of finding their company in such favor, Neal remarks, “Our goal is to make sure the customer is 100-percent satis-fied, so when we are done with the house, they will want us to build their next house or they trust us enough to recommend us to their family or friends. If we can achieve that, we have accomplished what we aimed for.” In regards to the Wilkersons, Cinder Creek certainly achieved success. Sha-ron and John were so satisfied that they sought to share their good fortune by re-ferring their daughter and future son-in-law to Neal and Kara, and Cinder Creek Construction is indeed going to build their home as well. v

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Homeowners Josie Klukis and her husband are proud of their new kitchen designed by professional

designer April Lipps of AKL Professional Interiors. Their Goose Creek home is a standard-built house constructed by Cen-tex in 1989, and the kitchen project proves that you don’t have to live in a custom home in order to have a custom kitchen. The old-er house is now home to a completely up-dated culinary space that is truly special-ized to fit the needs of Josie, who loves to bake. Furthermore, this kitchen was built on a fairly strict budget. The homeowners wanted to stay under a $20,000 limit and create a space that was not only beautiful, but functional.

April knew exactly what was affordable within Josie’s price range. When looking

on her own, Josie had ruled out the pos-sibility of both granite countertops and custom cabinetry. However, with the help of April, Josie was able to have both in her kitchen. April said, “The cost was not ex-orbitant. A lot of people assume that to rip a kitchen out its going to cost an arm and a leg, and that granite is nowhere in their ball park. I don’t care who I talk to these days, we consider granite for countertops. Nothing is out of anybody’s price range anymore.” The addition of the granite adds to the value of the house, and Josie would

have chosen another countertop surface had it not been for April’s ability to fit the granite into their budget.

The custom cabinetry is another aspect of the house that Josie thought would just be too expensive for their price point. To the homeowner’s surprise, custom cabinets were very comparable in price to the stan-dard cabinets that you would find at Lowe’s or Home Depot. In this case, they only cost about $400 more to install custom cabin-etry, and the benefits of choosing custom

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over standard were innumerable for Josie’s baking needs. Josie and April chose frame-less custom cabinets which are specifically sized to fit within the allotted space. Be-cause standard, stock cabinets only come in certain sizes, 2-3 inches of storage space could be lost in several places in the kitch-en. Furthermore, with custom cabinets, you get to pick your door style and finish to reflect the exact style that you want in your kitchen. Josie’s cabinets include a spice pull out, a Kitchen Aid mixer pull up, and a dropdown, rollout area for Josie to mix and roll dough. The cabinets are completely customized to fit Josie’s wants and needs in her kitchen.

April and Josie also replaced all of the old appliances with modern, stainless steel appliances and upgraded the lighting. Im-pressively, April was able to arrange all of this to fit within Josie’s $20,000 budget. April noted that the most important idea she wanted everyone to know about this

project was “you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get all this. It’s not impossible and is definitely achievable.”

Josie is completely satisfied with the fin-ished project and with April’s work. She says, “I’m totally pleased with working with April. She has guided me right from the start and hasn’t done us wrong anywhere. It has been a wonderful experience so far and we’re not done yet. I’m looking forward to finishing my house with her. I love every minute of working in my kitchen, it’s just been a total pleasure.” Completed just be-fore Christmas—in time to bake cookies for her loved ones—Josie's brand new, cus-tom kitchen quickly filled her home with the wafting smell of sugar and cinnamon in the air.

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Since Josie is an avid baker, interior designer April outfitted the kitchen with clever amenities aimed at making Josie’s culinary endeavors more efficient. These include: a custom-made Kitchen Aid mixer pull-up shelf, which easily raises up when baking and hides away inside the island when not in use (pictured left); a drop-down granite area positioned at the optimal height for mixing and rolling dough (inset); and a convenient spice rack pull-out (pictured right).

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Famed for its architecture, Charleston boasts some of the most beautiful homes in the country; throngs of visitors flock to Charleston each year for a chance to walk amongst

the historic streets and admire the stately houses. However, hous-es on the peninsula also bear a reputation in the building industry for having tight, tricky spaces that present unique issues during remodeling. Joe Sykes of Atlantic Stone LLC faced many of these challenges firsthand when tasked with fabricating and installing natural stone for several areas of a downtown home.

Joe’s work in the home began with the homeowners selecting Calacatta Super Gold marble as their natural stone of choice in the master bathroom. As the home—like most on the peninsula—was built during a time when little space was set aside for bathrooms and closets, the room required Joe to adapt his designs accord-

ingly. “We had to work within tight quarters but, at the same time, the homeowners had some very specific design ideas,” he explains. “Through planning and coordination with the contractor and the homeowners, we were able to ‘bookmatch’ the marble slabs on the shower walls to create a seamless appearance.” Bookmatching, during which Joe and his team establish this seamless design, is the process during which they take the movement of the slab into consideration to ensure all of the veining moves in the same direc-tion. “In this shower,” Joe elaborates, “we have four separate slabs of marble from A & S Marble & Granite. When the slabs are mined, quarry workers put them in order sequentially as the slabs come out of the ground and we are able to match up the grain nicely us-ing that order.” Although the thickness of the stone slabs used in the shower virtually eliminates the chance of water penetrating the stone through the seams, Joe and his team install backerboard

seamlessly stylishDowntown residents rely on natural stone to make a big impact in the tight, tricky spaces throughout their Charleston-style home

(left) A fireplace surround made from Azul Do Mar, a rare blue granite, picks up on the coastal hues throughout the home. (right) In the master bathroom, Atlantic Stone used Calacatta Super Gold Marble for the flooring, countertops, tub surround, and shower walls.



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and a waterproofing membrane behind the slabs to keep water from creeping into the joist and causing rot.

Joe echoed the seamless appearance of the shower walls in the undermount tub deck which is “a bit more of a challenge in the industry.” He states, “Sometimes, ad-ditional seams are added in a tub deck as a cost-saving measure. Over time, however, those seams can either release or become discolored. By achieving no seams in the undermount tub deck, we’ve eliminated those two issues.” In addition to aesthetics, the tub deck boasts convenience as its one-piece construction makes it easy to clean.

To coordinate with the shower walls and tub deck, Atlantic Stone chose Calacatta Super Gold for the vanity countertops and combination of 12-inch by 12-inch and 18-inch by 18-inch floor tiles. The homeown-ers selected all of the stone for the slabs and floor tiles at A & S Marble & Granite, and DalTile brought in the complementing floor border. To handle the sheer volume and variety of work, Joe relied on his com-pany’s two separate crews: a full service tile crew and a full service fabrication crew. He cites the edging detail on the vanity coun-tertops as one of his favorite examples of his crews’ workmanship in the room, as its unique design adds big impact in the small space. “You don’t see this often, but it’s starting to gain in popularity,” he says of the detailing. “This particular edge detail is called a reverse ogee; it’s the same as a typi-cal ogee but instead of the profile being on the top, it’s on the underside. It’s just one of many profiles you can put on stone to give it more character.”

After tackling the master bathroom, Joe and his team turned to creating surrounds for the home’s two fireplaces. For the gas fireplace, they opted for a stone called Ros-so Levanto that was in keeping with the different hues found in the home. With the stone selection finalized, Atlantic Stone completed the hearth, the legs, the header, and the inside returns. Although the com-pany had very little natural stone left over

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The home’s second fireplace bears a dis-tinctively different feel than the first, due in large part to the selection of stone. Called Zoul Domar, the stone costs more than av-erage but is also very rare. To minimize the seams in the stone and bookmatch its veining, Atlantic Stone mitered the edges so the seams would fall on the corners and

be easier to mask. The company also clev-erly used a different material on the inside of the granite of the header in order to save

material and as a cost savings measure for the homeowners.

Atlantic Stone rounded off their work in the downtown resi-dence by helping the homeown-ers rejuvenate their kitchen. “In this particular kitchen, they needed a butler’s pantry and a larger opening for the refrig-erator,” explains Joe. “So in this

case the footprint of the kitchen was slight-ly reduced; we were able to cut the existing stone, mend the existing seams, clean it up,

and just give it a facelift.” Joe and his team enhanced the space further by fashioning a backsplash behind the stove using the pieces of granite remaining after the ‘face-lift.’ On his company’s efficiency on the project, Joe proffers, “We always try to uti-lize everything—waste not, want not. That is the way I strive to conduct my business and my personal life.” v

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With the country finally start-ing to pull out of the current recession, homeowners find

themselves ready to tackle the home im-provement projects they’ve had on the backburner. When the Ward family of Moncks Corner decided to began building their 3,200 square foot ranch-style home, they sought out Brian Mills of Mills Broth-ers Heating & Air to match them with an HVAC system that would maximize these principles in their own residence.

Upon receiving plans for a home, Mills Brothers relies on a house-wide system of

building science analysis based off of Em-manual Jay through RightSoft. “A com-pany that sells analysis programs, Em-manual Jay looks at the house’s structure as a building science collectively,” explains Brian. “They ask how will this system work with the house? Where is it placed? What materials were used to build it with? We follow this model, determining everything down to the placement of windows and how many fireplaces the home will have. We do a good bit of work to get all of this in-formation together and, by the time we’re done, it’s really very accurate.” Brian began work on the Ward residence by following

this method, and subsequently performing a load calculation on the property to prop-erly size the appropriate HVAC unit.

“In the past, each contractor had his own rule of thumb for determining the appro-priate size of an HVAC unit,” says Brian. “The problem was that different building materials would either allow heat in or out. Now, with knowing the basic molecular make-up of a product and how it allows heat in or out, we can determine what size we need more scientifically and properly size equipment for the house to ultimately ensure cheaper electric bills.” After com-

keeping it coolTo cut down on energy costs at this 3,200 square foot brick ranch-style home, Mills Brothers equipped it with a high-efficiency HVAC unit.

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pleting the load calculation process—dur-ing which they take into consideration all of the building materials to come up with tonnage in BTUs required to heat or cool the house—Brian and his team started speaking with the homeowners about uti-lizing spray foam in the attic to help con-dition the space, decrease the size of the needed system, and lower the energy bills.

Running the HVAC ductwork in a condi-tioned space largely affects the unit’s ef-ficiency. If duct work is in a conditioned space, Brian and his team can control indoor air quality issues like mold due to sweating. If they are dehumidifying that area and it gets too hot or too cold, the company can prevent capacity loss in a conditioned space. “In the summer, for example,” states Brian, “we probably lose 30-percent capacity on a unit if it’s in an attic with unconditioned space. Plus, the duct work begins to sweat on a hot summer day just like a cold glass of water would. As it sits under the house in the dark, damp environment through evening, it begins to grow allergy and asthma inducing mold. With encapsulating this space, we can start to guarantee comfort and indoor air quality.” In addition to mold, humidity in an unconditioned space with ductwork can lead to floor buckling and other struc-tural repair problems.

Although Mills Brothers often recom-mends homeowners invest in spray foam insulation, they typically ‘sub’ out spray foam supply and installation to an inde-pendent spray foam company. “If you start working the building science together,” explains Brian, “you’re able to shave some of the tonnage—and therefore cost—off of what we do by putting that investment in a product that does better for the energy of the home. It’s easier for us to rely on a spray foam company to do what they do best and we just incorporate it in. As a licensed state contractor for mechanical work, this be-comes part of what we do; if you use spray foam and use the system with our units, it becomes a complete system mechanically for the house. If it makes our product work

better and the homeowners are happy, we’ve done our job.”

Mills Brothers spends the copious time upfront determining the appropriate size HVAC unit and ways to make it most ef-ficient so as to avoid the problems associ-ated with an improperly sized unit. A unit that is too small leads to a lack of capacity, while a unit that is too large leads to a short cycle—it would start and stop every few minutes instead of running for a length of time. Elaborates Brian, “You wouldn’t turn your car off at every stop sign you come to; you would drive that car until you reached your destination before turning it off. That’s what we want our units to do. They should run on the hottest or coolest day 16 out of 24 hours.” If the unit is constantly starting and stopping, the start components can go bad and lead to costly maintenance and a shorter lifespan.

For the Ward residence, Brian opted for two 3 ton, two stage units due to the length of the house; one unit serves the master suite, while the other serves the main living area. Two stage units live up to their moni-ker by operating in two stages of capacity: either 100-percent or 67-percent. By oper-

ating in the second stage at 67-percent, the unit conditions the home with less energy by using only two-thirds of its capacity to run. To further maximize the energy-effi-ciency of the units, Brian chose 16 SEER rated models. “Sixteen SEER rated units are high efficiency units,” says Brian, “and these come with variable speed blower mo-tors so we can adjust the air flow for noise and other indoor air quality issues.”

Ultimately, the Ward residence proved to be one of Brian’s great success stories. “The Wards got an energy bill during the summer of $142 for their 3,200 square foot home with a 2,000 square foot attic. The attic is maintaining the same temperature and humidity as the living space!” he ex-claims. “I think it just shows that this is the new way to look at your house and make sure you take care of it for the long road. Take into consideration the features of the home you don’t see everyday but which can become comfort issues, not just physically but also from having to pay higher energy bills. Fixing these features after the fact is always going to cost more than doing it upfront.” For homeowners who do wish to retrofit their home, however, Brian and his team can help by encapsulating areas with an open access attic to provide a similar re-duction in energy bill costs. v

To consult with Brian on your own project, call Mills Brothers Heating & Air at (843) 764-1919 or, for more information, visit millsbroshvac.com.

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When the Quinlan family un-dertook the enormous task of building their first custom

home in the Lowcountry, they carefully considered all of their options before choos-ing Max G Crosby Construction Company to help accomplish the monumental feat. Throughout the process, company presi-dent Jamison Howard impressed the fam-ily with his meticulous attention to detail and his forthcoming attitude on the impor-tance of meeting expectations. In 2006, the Quinlans discovered Max G Crosby Con-struction Company had been chosen to build the Southern Living Magazine “Dan-iel Island Idea House,” further cementing

in their minds the talent of the team. So in 2008, when the family decided to build a new home on Daniel Island, they felt they needn’t look far to find the right builder for the job; once again, they trusted Jamison and his crew to deliver the home of their dreams.

A prominent force in the Lowcountry for 33 years, Max G Crosby Construction Company has seen an impressive share of repeat customers over the years. A rare feat in the homebuilding industry, Jamison credits their follow-up success with cus-tomers to the company’s unique approach to each project. “We’ve built a little over 250

homes throughout the Lowcountry, and we have an outstanding program for meeting the needs of our clients,” he states. “We focus primarily on custom-built homes, where clients come to us unsure of exactly what they want to do; we just absorb them into our program and act as a guiding hand through the entire process, always prop-erly setting the expectations at the onset.” Jamison leans heavily on expectations, striving hard to develop them early in the process.

Jamison considers associate Sandra Crosby to be a crucial component of both meeting and exceeding expectations set

at it again When embarking upon building a custom home on Daniel Island, the Quinlan family returns to the team that crafted their first beloved Lowcountry home

The living room of the Quinlan family’s Daniel Island home is rife with architectural details such as coffered ceilings, crown moulding, and plantation shutters. A custom two-way mirror above the mantle hides the television, making it virtually invisible to the naked eye when not in use.


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forth on projects. Sandra serves as the in-terior designer on staff for Max G Crosby Construction Company, working with homeowners throughout the process to determine the selection of colors, appli-ances, cabinetry, and virtually everything in between. “We have such a great team of people like Sandra working every day on the project,” asserts Jamison. “She is there every step of the way, acting as that guiding hand throughout the process, and it truly contributes to our becoming great friends with our clients in the long run.” For San-dra, the reward comes in making the pro-cess a smooth transition for the homeown-ers because everything feels put together and flows evenly. And although Sandra's work on each project is time-intensive—as she works with the homeowners until all selections are finalized—her services are a value-added benefit to working with Max G Crosby Construction Company and included in the pricing for building the home.

Upon entering the Quinlan home, the suc-cessful results of Sandra and Jamison's collaboration surface immediately in the form of a custom wood floor foyer. The duo, along with a hardwood installer, worked with the homeowners to design and final-ize the inlay of oak embedded in a select dark walnut flooring. Moulding and trim work add further character and craftsman-ship in the foyer. “Trim work is something I feel we take to another level,” states Jami-son. “It's something I feel is really artistic, and it's something that the builder can in-corporate into what can typically be a very technical environment.” For this particu-lar space, Jamison and his team created columns and recess paneling to elevate the formality of the foyer and the room beyond: the dining room, which features tradition-al wainscoting, dental moulding, Antonina Vella wallpaper, and Schonbek lighting.

Coffered ceilings, which Jamison and his team designed on the diagonal to add extra dimension, catch the eye when venturing into the family room. The detailed ceiling design further draws the eye to the Isokern masonry fireplace and beyond to the view

of the golf course. To house the fireplace, Max G Crosby Construction Company's trim carpenter custom built a mantle the homeowners had picked from a picture in a magazine. “My favorite part of the fam-ily room is the fireplace, as well as above the fireplace where we installed a custom two-way mirror to house the television,” enthuses Sandra. “During the day, when you don't want to watch television, you have a beautiful mirror to look at instead of a blank television screen.” A black box behind the mirror hides the outlines of the framing, making the television virtually in-

visible to the naked eye.

Immediately off of the family room, the Quinlans enjoy a spacious open kitchen which Sandra was heavily involved in helping to orchestrate. “One of the things I suggested in the beginning was carrying the cabinetry all the way to the ceiling,” she says. “And in order to marry the cabi-netry and have it all come together with the mouldings and the trim, we decided to use the trim color on the cabinets. We then added some seeded glass into the cabinetry and complemented it with antique mar-

The custom wood floor in the foyer was created using an inlay of oak embedded in select dark walnut.


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The contrasting darker color of the stair’s hand rails echoes the dark walnut inlaid border of the floors.

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query glass mirror over the stove.” Crema Marfil marble and walnut wood cover the perimeter countertops, adding visual in-terest, while crystal cabinet knobs give the room “a little bling.” To accommodate the two cooks in the family, Sandra opted for two hammered copper sinks, which lend an old Southern aura to the space. As a finishing touch, they chose a backsplash made from four-inch Emperador Light marble tile in a herringbone pattern with metal accents.

For the home's master bedroom, located on the second floor, homeowner Gail Quinlan entered into the project with clear ideas of what she wanted. Accordingly, she took care of much of the decorating, but worked with Sandra to select paint colors as well as bathroom selections. “Gail wanted a little claw foot tub as well as just a spa-cious, comfortable area,” states Sandra, “so we integrated both of those into the master bathroom. Crown moulding in the master suite echoes the moulding found throughout the house, creating a seamless flow from space to space. “We carry the same themes throughout the house—such as crown moulding, a very high baseboard, and consistencies with the trim around the doors and windows—to give the home a truly cohesive feel,” explains Jamison.

The Quinlans, upon completion of their second home with Max G Crosby Con-struction Company, revel in the knowl-edge they made the right decision. The challenges they faced were minimal and solved expediently by Jamison and Sandra, and the couple is happy in their new home. “I think with the Quinlans, we just knew

each other so well,” smiles Jamison. “I'd have to say the entire process overall went very smoothly. There are always a few hic-cups along the way, but it's how you handle those issues that keeps the project moving forward and keeps everyone happy.” v

To consult with Jamison and Sandra on your own project, call Max Crosby Construction Company at (843) 766-9976 or visit maxcrosbyconstruction.com.

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Expansive porches provide an ideal spot for relaxing in a rocking chair and sipping a glass of lemonade.

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(left) Sandra Crosby of Max G Crosby Construction Company orchestrated the design of the kitchen to ideally accommodate the two cooks in the family with details such as two hammered coppered sinks. (right) A crystal chandelier and arched entrance give the formal dining room a sense of grandeur.


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When HWC Custom Cabinetry was asked to build the cabi-nets in a gorgeous Isle of Palms

custom home, the company had no idea the challenges that would be in store for them. However, HWC rose to the challenge and created artfully designed cabinetry in six bathrooms, the laundry room, and the kitchen. In addition, HWC also designed a

custom entertainment center for the hom-eowner’s beach oasis.

This vacation home was particularly chal-lenging because the homeowners lived out-of-town, making strong communication and trust between the builders and family a necessity. Through their conversations, Jay Miller of HWC and the homeowners

realized that they were both professing Christians, creating a faith-based connec-tion between them. Knowing they both upheld the same values allowed the hom-eowner to trust Jay and his team to com-plete the cabinetry job honestly and suc-cessfully. Jay stresses the importance of their Christian brotherhood saying, “The homeowner was handling the job from out-

of-town and was only here occasionally, so he had to place a lot of faith and confidence in what we were doing. There are always opportunities to take advantage of some-body, and they could easily be exploited by another company that didn’t subscribe to the same values as us. Certainly our faith in Christ was very important, and it gave a greater level of trust throughout the whole project.” When working on a project from out of town, trusting the contractors and builders is of utmost importance, and HWC consistently proved their trustworthiness to these Isle of Palms homeowners.

Knowing that this was a vacation home, the homeowners didn’t want to spend an exorbitant amount of money on their proj-ect, so they were working within a tight budget. HWC Custom Cabinetry was able to stick within this budget, yet still create cabinets that were both custom designed and esthetically beautiful. Specifically, the homeowners wanted cabinets that were clean, simple, durable, elegant, and cost ef-ficient. Having all of these aspects within a cabinetry system almost seems impos-sible, but HWC provided all of this for the homeowners.

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“The homeowners have been thrilled with the work. In fact, they were on the way

over here today and he said to me, ‘Can you do that again for me?’ meaning in another house and another project.”

Upon completion of the kitchen and bath cabinets in their Isle of Palms beach house, the homeowners were so impressed they asked HWC Custom Cabinetry to create a matching entertainment center in their living room.

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In the kitchen, HWC opted for a highly durable, two part conversion varnish on the cabinets. For cost savings, they paired upscale cabinet door and drawer fronts with less expensive materials in the unseen spaces.


Situated in the same location as the HVAC return, the kitchen island-style countertop extension was created to discreetly accommodate this hardware for a look that is both functional and beautiful.


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ly durable, two-part conversion varnish finish and incorporated the use of econom-ically-priced, sturdy drawers throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Furthermore, HWC used less expensive materials in un-seen spaces so that the cabinet doors and drawer fronts could be more refined and elegant, yet still fit within the budget.

HWC’s ability to provide cost efficient, du-rable, and beautiful cabinets is the root of the company’s business philosophy. HWC uses high quality domestic materials and strongly believes that the quality involved in the harvesting, manufacturing, and distribution of materials in the States is far superior to imported products. They make sure, however, that using domestic products does not increase the price bur-den on the homeowner. HWC works very

hard in manufacturing to eliminate waste of left-over materials, time, and resources throughout the whole process. Jay admits that they “aren’t trying to be the cheapest gang in town by any stretch,” but HWC pro-vides the best quality work for the price. Fitting the homeowners' custom cabinet needs into a budget was no problem for HWC Custom Cabinetry.

The island-style countertop extension in the kitchen was perhaps the most chal-lenging design dilemma of the entire proj-ect. The extension was situated in the same place as the HVAC return and had to be de-signed to accommodate this hardware. As if it were an everyday issue, HWC skillfully overcame this challenge by using magnetic fasteners to give the homeowners access to this return.

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In all, HWC is primarily concerned with meeting the homeowner’s needs and ac-commodating their desires. Jay mentioned that “if the homeowner wants purple and orange cabinets, we’ll do purple and or-ange.” The Isle of Palms beach house own-ers decided that they wanted an entertain-ment center to match their cabinets and summoned Jay and his crew to custom build one for their living room. Further-more, they wanted to expand the cabinet’s beach comber theme into the bathrooms and laundry room to complete the entire feel of the house.

The real test of a company’s abilities is the opinion of the homeowner and, in

this beach house, the homeowners were beyond pleased with their cabinetry. Jay relayed the homeowner’s ultimate compli-ment saying, “The homeowners have been thrilled with the work. In fact, they were on the way over here today and he said to me, ‘Can you do that again for me?’ mean-ing in another house and another project.” Equipped with new cabinetry in their nest by the sea, the homeowners are pre-pared to spend their summers relaxing on Charleston’s upscale beach. v

To consult with Jay Miller on your own project, call HWC Custom Cabinetry at (843) 207-0750 or, for more information, visit hwccustomcabinetry.com.

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He Said: Hardwood floors do not absorb sound at all and can be rather noisy. However, the noise can be minimized with the use of strategically-placed area rugs. And while carpet is comfortable in colder climates where hardwood would be cold, the impact of cold hardwood floors can also be minimized with plush area rugs.

POINT #2 Liquids & Cleaning

She Said: As you know, liquid spills will stain carpet. If water spills are absorbed immediately with towels, the residue will dry over time; unfortunately, extended dampness may cause the formation of mold and mildew. Carpet is impossible to clean 100-percent, and dirt will accumulate under the weave and padding over time (any-one who has ever removed an old carpet knows this first-hand!); however, carpet that is vacuumed and shampooed regularly offers beauty, comfort, and durability.

He Said: While wood is very resistant to stains and absorption, wood floor spills should also be removed immediately, as pro-longed exposure to moisture may cause discoloration, expan-sion, and warping. Conversely, hardwood floors can be conve-niently—and thoroughly—cleaned by vacuum and damp mop.

POINT #3Durability & Lifetime

She Said: Even though carpet may mat and become more difficult to clean over time, it can last 10 to 15 years or longer depending on its quality, care, and maintenance.

He Said: Depending on the amount of traffic, you may need to sand and refinish your hardwood floors every 10 to 15 years, but with the proper maintenance, hardwood floors can last a lifetime—barringsevere moisture damage or extremely heavy traffic.

CONCLUSION: If cost is your primary consideration, request comparable material and installation quotes from both carpet and hardwood flooring suppliers. Of course, since there are low-end and high-end products available in both categories, you should select your flooring grade before requesting your quotes so you will be better prepared to de-cide which floor covering best fits your budget. Be aware though, that along with cost, there are many other variables—like those mentioned above—to consider when choosing floor coverings. v

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CH+D: Let’s start if you don’t mind with just a brief description of the Neistat brothers series on HBO.

DEAN: I think my brothers describe it best using the phrase “a handmade, homemade TV show.” It's a show chronicling their lives basically; they have adventures and stories they want to tell, and they tell those stories through movies... through short films—sometimes very short films—and longer films. CH+D: It seems like the arts community really picked up on the Neistat brothers originally.

DEAN: They did; my brothers' big breakouts were internet videos, viral videos, and proj-ects of that nature where they made small films for different artists and companies.

CH+D: What has it been like for you with your brothers having a series on HBO?

DEAN: You know it hasn’t been too big a player. When the series premiered, I—as

well as my entire squadron—was deployed to the Middle East and we were gone for the entire series. By the time we got back, the original airing was already over, so my whole peer group missed the airing of the show.

CH+D: Your brothers seem to reveal in-timate details of their lives on the show. Does that bother you or has it affected you in any way?

DEAN: No, not in the least. I think some of the most important aspects of the show are honesty and truthfulness. So I have no issue with that. I always try to live an hon-est and truthful life and not hide anything or hide my past.

CH+D: Okay, tell me what it was like growing up in the Neistat family. You’ve got your oldest brother Van, your older sister Jordan, next oldest brother Casey, Casey’s son Owen, your mother Amy, your father Barry Neistat, and you’re the youngest?

DEAN: Correct...I am the youngest. It was

an interesting dynamic. We had a pretty prototypical childhood up until I was about 10 or 12, and then my eldest brother Van moved off to college. A few years later, my sister moved off to college, Casey moved out of the house, my parents got divorced, and it was no longer the prototypical family.

CH+D: Are you close with your siblings today?

DEAN: Very much so.

CH+D: At what age did you realize that your life was being chronicled on video?

DEAN: It was never a conscious thing for us since from the time we were born until the present, everything was on video. There is always a camera out or available, so it’s more natural than anything. It was impor-tant for my parents and my siblings to have everything documented.

CH+D: In The Neistat Brothers series, you see that wall of tapes that they’ve collected over the years. There must

When he's not navigating his C-17 through the dangerous Middle Eastern war zone, United States Air Force pilot Dean Neistat (pronounced "Nice-Tat") makes his home here in the Holy City. In

June of 2010, HBO launched a brand new series starring his brothers—Casey and Van—called The Neistat Brothers. In episode two last summer, HBO viewers watched Dean (and our beloved city!) take center stage when his brother Van paid a visit to Dean's downtown home across from Colonial Lake. We zoned in on the high-flying sibling for the scoop on his famous brothers, his courageous career choice, and his favorite part of coming home to Charleston.

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be hundreds and hundreds of hours of video. Did you ever consider pursuing a career in film making?

DEAN: You know it never really occurred to me. I was involved with the high school newspaper; I was a photographer for my college newspaper, University of South Carolina. I always enjoyed photography. The video aspect of it never really caught on with me.

CH+D: So what kind of background did you have that prepared you to be a pilot in the US Air Force?

DEAN: Absolutely none! Since I was about 17, I always kind of thought about the mili-tary, but never too seriously. When I moved to South Carolina, I saw the Air Force Com-mandant walking down the street one day. We sparked up a conversation, and three years later I was off to flight school.

CH+D: Did you choose to fly C-17s or was that a plane you were assigned to?

DEAN: I chose it. The airplane is 500,000 lbs and it handles like a fighter jet. There

really is no other heavy jet that can fly like that. Then you add in the mission of the worldwide air lift where you’re going to dif-ferent continents and different countries different days of the week, and it just makes for a great package.

CH+D: Do you have a desire to fly any other plane?

DEAN: Pilots always like to reach out and fly other planes, but the C-17 is definitely the greatest airplane in the world so I’d be perfectly happy flying that the rest of my life.

CH+D: As you mentioned before, your job took you to the Middle East. What is it like flying in a war zone?

DEAN: To be honest, it’s a lot like flying anywhere else. Flying a transport airplane is a challenge in itself, but you have to take that challenge and keep it level. If you treat a war zone any differently than Charleston, or Germany or Peru, then you can get your-self into trouble.

CH+D: Any close calls?

DEAN: We’ve had a few close calls. It’s not uncommon to be shot at and have small arms fire come at the jet. You kind of ignore the fear for the time being, then settle that up with your body and your mind later. The task at hand is to fly the airplane safely and get the mission accomplished.

CH+D: When you aren't in a C-17, what other hobbies do you have?

DEAN: I ride bicycles quite a bit. In the spring and summer months, I do triathlons. That’s a big hobby of mine. That’s really all I have time for. I play tennis on occasion. I played quite a bit when I was younger, but being gone as much as I am with the Air Force, it’s tricky to have too many hobbies.

CH+D: Speaking of cycling, I under-stand you spend quite a bit of time on a motorcycle—a passion shared by your siblings. So what is it about motorcycles and the Neistat brothers?

DEAN: That’s an interesting question. We all have motorcycles; we all ride motor-cycles. I bought my first motorcycle back around 2005. I think it’s just the ease of

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"There is always a camera out or available, so it’Is more natural than anything. It was important for my parents and my siblings to have everything documented."

(1) Captain Neistat's Air Force issued leather jacket(2) Piloting a C-17 at sunrise(3) Neistat children l-r, Dean, Van, Casey, Jordan(4) "Growing up, if we broke something we fixed it. We didnt grow up in a disposable family. If you break a camera, you fix the camera; you don't go out and buy another."(5, 6) Dean loves to bicycle in Charleston when not deployed, and also competes in triathlons. (7) Dean's HBO brothers Van and Casey destroying the evidence in their Manhattan studio

commuting and the ease of transportation that the motorcycle provides.

CH+D: Do your brothers still get around in the off months on their bikes?

DEAN: They do; Van actually moved out to Los Angeles, so it’s nice where they are there. Casey, I don’t think he rides it in the winter. He rides his bicycle everywhere, but not so much the motorcycle.

CH+D: What kind of motorcycle do you have?

DEAN: I have a Kawasaki KLR Dual Sport. It’s kind of a big dirt bike.

CH+D: Have you taken any memorable trips on your motorcycle?

DEAN: I’ve done a lot of day trips, a lot of short trips, a couple overnights. I think the longest motorcycle trip I’ve ever done was with my brother Van. We rode together be-fore my last deployment; we left New York and rode all the way down to South Caro-lina via the coast. It was a great trip.

CH+D: That trip with Van was actually chronicled on your brothers' show. What do they think of Charleston?

DEAN: Everybody loves Charleston. Every time anybody comes to Charleston they fall in love. It’s tough not to like this city. It’s a very picturesque city—easy to photograph.

CH+D: What’s it like for you to live in Charleston?

DEAN: What’s not to like about Charles-ton? Great weather, great people, amazing city. Living downtown is like nothing else. I live on Colonial Lake, and the park is right there. I’m ten minutes from King Street, with easy access into and out of the city. I love the building I live in because it’s not too old, but it's pretty old—near a hundred years. Art Deco. Great layout, great struc-ture, brick, and plaster everywhere.

CH+D: You chose to buy your residence here in Charleston versus renting or liv-ing on the base. Why?

DEAN: That’s actually pretty simple. When I first moved into this apartment, I rented it

and I loved it so much that I didn’t want to move. I knew I wanted to live here the en-tire time I lived in Charleston. So when my landlord said he was going to sell the place, I just decided to buy it.

CH+D: How does it feel to fly over Charleston Harbor and follow the Ash-ley River to land at the Charleston Air-port?

DEAN: I’ve probably done it 60-70 times in the past three and a half years, but each time it’s still a hoot. You come right down the Ashley, you go over the bridge at about 1,500 feet, then when you turn the landing path is right here—right over my apartment—and you go on and land. It’s just awesome.v

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Bonnie and Randy Snow’s love affair with the Lowcoun-try began over three decades ago, when they them-selves met, fell in love, and married on the Battery. The couple settled on Lake Murray in the midlands,

but found themselves finding any excuse over the years to visit the city that originally sparked their romance. “My best friend lives on James Island, so I was always coming to visit her,” says Bon-nie, “and then we would come here on special occasions, too. We finally decided to look into getting a beach house, which we found on Folly and bought with some friends.” After several extended

stays at their Folly house, the Snows began to realize they wanted to plant more permanent roots in the Charleston area and set out to find the ideal spot for a weekend getaway. They soon stumbled upon a beautiful waterfront lot on Wadmalaw Island and knew they could call off the search. “We found this piece of property and we just felt like it had been ours all along,” says Bonnie, smiling. “We walked on the land, and it just spoke to us.”

A highway contractor by trade, Randy became very involved with the design of the house from the onset. “The whole design of the house started with the beautiful trees on the lot, because since they are grand trees, you can’t cut them down by regulation and we didn’t want to cut them down,” he explains. Other restrictions further mandated the shape of the house to be built: it had to be 15-feet off the property line on the sides and 50 feet off the critical line on the front. Upon realizing the resulting L-shaped footprint, the Snows started trying to figure out how to put the rooms of the home within the borders of the shell. They hired a house plan draftsman in Lexington, SC to draw basic blueprints, which Ran-

Local Builder Simon Black credits the home's classic coastal curb appeal to the caliber of the exterior products used. "I sourced everything on the exterior of the house—the siding, Andersen windows, exterior doors, and exterior trim—from locally owned Buck Lumber & Building Supply," he states, "and the quality of their products just lent themselves to a beautiful local project like this." Highlights include the fire, insect, and decay resistant Nichiha cement siding, Lifespan exterior trim, as well as Andersen Windows. Resources: exterior building materials - Buck Lumber & Building Supply; hardscaping - Fieldstone Center of Charleston; landscaping - Leadenwah Landscapes

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Builder Simon Black (pictured right) and Melcer Tile's Phyllis Kaplowitz (pictured left, with Bonnie) proved instrumental to the project. "Simon deserves so much credit," says Randy. "He was our coach and quarterback. He is a naturally talented builder. Sometimes we think of random things for him to do so we can see him again!" One of Simon’s great decisions, according to the Snows, was to have the same contractor—Mike Thorvalson of C-Con—do the framing and exterior and interior trim. "We knew then that everything would be plum and square," says Randy. In addition to providing all of the tile in the home, Phyllis—who has her own design company—collaborated with Bonnie on several aspects of design. “After about four visits, I felt like we had known each other for years!” exclaims Bonnie. “I couldn’t have done any of this without her.”

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dy then modified. However, he now needed an architect and builder to fine-tune the design and bring it to life.

The Snows were introduced to Charles-ton architect George Seabrook, who took Randy's sketches—and along with his cre-ativity—created architectural plans. They then went out for bids. With four different proposals to build the house, Bonnie and Randy had no shortage of choices. When making their decision, though, they knew they wanted to work with a builder who would be as local as possible. In this case…right around the corner. The couple opted for Simon Black of Simon Black Construc-tion, because he literally lived right down the street from their new home site and the Snows wanted to be able to consult with their builder on a regular basis. The Snows, Simon, and George bounced ideas back and forth until the whole collaboration was ef-fected in a final set of plans.

With plans in hand, the team hit the

ground running. The deeper they dove into the project, however, the more they real-ized the Wadmalaw Island home would be much more than a weekend retreat. “If you go back to the layout of the home, the lot dictated a structure larger than a simple

vacation house,” states Randy. “And the lot was so special that it didn’t seem right to just build a weekend cabin.” Another mo-tivating factor pulling the couple towards a permanent Charleston residency was Randy’s work; one of his companies, Unit-ed Infrastructure Group, had relocated and taken up residence in an old hospital build-ing at the Naval Yard. “Originally, I thought we were building a place to vacation at un-

til we were ready for retirement,” laughs Randy, “and then my business partner decided to move the company headquar-ters to Charleston…so now I have to keep working!” Realizing they would be living in the home year-round, Bonnie and Randy set out to create an elegant but comfort-able home in which they could entertain friends and family—especially their seven grandchildren.

Bonnie took the helm of the home’s inte-rior design, relying on books and local shel-ter publications for inspiration. “I found a book called The French Room by Betty Lou Phillips, and a lot of the things in the house were replicated from pictures in that book,” says Bonnie. “And I pulled a lot of pictures from past issues of Charleston Home + De-sign magazine; we relied on it a lot as well. I found that it really helped to pull pictures that I liked out of magazines. Then I would show them to Simon, Simon would show them to his people, and it would just get done.” When searching for subcontrac-

“We still just pinch ourselves every day because we can’t believe how lucky we are to

live in this home.”

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“We knew we wanted to be able to see our subcontractors and collaborate with them all the time,” says Bonnie, joking, “Greg Dixon, our cabinet guy, went into seminary after he left us, if that tells you anything!” Having been in the construction industry nearly his entire life, Randy found himself astounded by the impact of working with Charleston area companies. “I’ve worked on some great, successful projects, but none of them turned out any better than this one,” he asserts. “All the people who worked on this house got along; there weren’t any arguments, harsh words, or tense moments. There was a lot of laughter involved…it was the most fun I’ve ever had working on a home; this is a tribute to Si-mon's leadership.” Contributing to the ef-ficiency of the project was each company’s willingness to suggest other local resourc-es Bonnie and Randy could call on to meet their needs.

With their new home now built (which they affectionately refer to as “Snohick-et”), Bonnie and Randy feel blessed to be able to begin building new memories in the abode overlooking Bohicket Creek. “We only really knew one local company before we started working on this house,” says Randy. “Once it was finished, we had all become friends…family even. That’s a true testimony to the character of the people working at these companies. And it just felt like it was appropriate that, if we were going to build our dream house here on Wadmalaw Island, the people from Wad-malaw and the surrounding area would be the ones to build it.” Echoes Bonnie, “We still just pinch ourselves every day because we can’t believe how lucky we are to live in this home, in this beautiful city, surround-ed by such wonderful people.”


With the products and workmanship of so many local companies on display, the Snows’ home views like a virtual Idea House. As Bonnie relied on publications like Charleston Home + Design magazine to steer her creative inspiration for the design and décor, we delved into the experiences of a few of the companies who worked extensively on the project to offer you inspiration and ideas for your own future projects. Feel free to tear out the following pages and take them straight to your contractor or subcontractors!

Bonnie and Randy enjoyed working with local companies to create their elegant custom kitchen. The close proximity allowed for a greater degree of communication, which Bonnie feels brought a sense of comraderie to the project. "I just fell in love with all of the people who worked in this space," she smiles. "Everyone delivered more than what they promised." Resources: granite supplier - AGM Imports; granite fabrication - Eugene's Marble & Granite; cabinet maker - Greg Dixon; appliances and plumbing fixtures - Ferguson Enterprises; decorative hardware - Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath, Foxworth Decorative Hardware; trim - C-Con


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(above) Bonnie worked extensively with Erin Macilwaine of Ferguson Enterprises when selecting the home's appliances and plumbing fixtures, and was impressed with the experience. "Erin is a powerhouse!" she exclaims. "Ferguson is phenomenal. If we ever had an issue, they didn't bat an eye; they just solved it for us. Their customer service is simply unbelievable." (below) Cabinet hardware in oil-rubbed bronze complements both the cream colored perimeter cabinetry and the espresso island. Resources: appliances - Ferguson Enterprises; cabinetry - Greg Dixon; decorative hardware - Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath, Foxworth Decorative Hardware


(This page) Buck Lumber & Building Supply provided Andersen window and doors for the home, with the builder opting for styles featuring unique construction. "In this bedroom, the window's top half and dormer is a casement made to look like a double-hung window," explains Dale Fort of Buck. "It's amazing what you can do with accents." (Opposite page) "One of my favorite components of the home is the millwork they decided on," says Dale. "The archway is what I notice first; they did a great job of selecting the profiles." Resources: interior trim, interior doors, millwork, mouldings, and Andersen Windows - Buck Lumber & Building Supply; door hardware - Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath; furniture & accessories - Southeastern Galleries, Morris Sokol, Butchie's By Design, Stuckeys; trim installation - C-Con


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(top left and right) To deliver Bonnie's dream of a wrought-iron staircase, Phyllis pointed Bonnie in the direction of Sergio Fuentes of Toro Ironworks, who replicated the stair railings from a picture. All of the door casings and surrounding millwork is custom solid poplar from Buck Lumber.

(bottom left and right) The Snows turned to M & M Oil and Propane Inc. on Johns Island to supply and install three fireplaces: an Isokern, a Mendota Chelsea, and a wood-burning (which they later outfitted with gas logs). M & M also ran gas lines for the house, buried the 500 gallon propane tank, and installed a Rinnai tankless hot water heater. Resources: millwork - Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc.; fireplaces - M & M Oil and Propane, Inc.; stair railings - Toro Ironworks; mantles - Mike Thorvalson

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In the second floor sitting room, a pale blue hue on the walls serves as a backdrop for a massive Kudu mounted on the wall - the spoils of one of Bonnie's father-in-law's African hunting expeditions. Picking the paint color, Bonnie jokes, was as expedition in itself. "I made the all-time record at Sherwin-Williams of 90 sample paints," she says, laughing. "I mixed three or four blues and greens together until I had the color I liked. They ended up naming it BB's Blue after me - my grandkids call me BB."


For the home's bathrooms, Bonnie approached Phyllis armed with pictures and ideas. "I basically interpreted what she wanted as you see them," explains Phyllis. "That's kind of what we're all about at Melcer—making your dreams a reality. Bonnie loves sparkle and shine and elegance, so we wanted to make all of that happen for her." In the master bathroom, Phyllis chose a mix of real Calacatta Gold marble and indiscernibly-faux Calacatta Gold for an upscale look that was also budget-friendly. Resources: tile - Melcer Tile; plumbing fixtures - Ferguson Enterprises; tile installation - Steve Voelkel of Art Gecko; fabrication - Affordable Granite


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(top left) Enhancing the home's exterior aesthetic are pervious pavers from Fieldstone Center of Charleston, who provided all the hardscape materials—with Leadenwah Landscaping installing the pavers and firepits as well as the rest of the landscaping. Several factors went into the homeowners' choice of pavers for the driveway versus concrete. "The pavers are pervious, meaning the spaces between the pavers will allow for rainwater to soak into the ground rather than running off into the nearby Bohicket River and creating potential pollution problems. The pavers come in many colors and shapes, and they're ideal for this type of environment," explains Susan Heyer with Fieldstone. "As tree roots grow they will crack a concrete driveway whereas pavers can be repositioned." (bottom) A paver "circle kit" from Fieldstone was used to create a patio seating area around a firepit on the side of the house and an additional paver patio out back utilizes a retaining wall that serves as additional seating. Resources: hardscapes - Fieldstone Center of Charleston; landscaping and hardscape installation- Leadenwah Landscapes

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(left) From the "square porch," Randy and Bonnie can catch a nice breeze blowing in from Bohicket Creek. "Simon and Randy put their heads together to come up with these outdoor-indoor spaces," says Bonnie. "We like a lot of screened porch without obstruction." (right) Outdoor living enthusiasts, the Snows enjoy having a porch nook that also serves as a cooking station. Instead of simply situating the grill against the home's siding, Phyllis suggested framing the area in ceramic tile created locally.

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Christine Osborne wears a lot of hats...literally. If you run into the effervescent entrepreneur at her toy store, she may very well be donning silly attire topped with a witch's bonnet; it doesn't take long

to realize she will do anything to bring a smile to the face of a child, or to provoke side-stitch-inducing laughter from those around her. Twenty one years ago, Christine made the commitment to live her life with renewed whimsy when she and business partner Dan Morrisey created Wonder Works—a

science and nature based toy store designed to pique imaginations of all ages. On any given day, you will find a varied cross section of society—men, women, mothers, grandmothers, toddlers—tinkering with some of the more than 15,000 gadgets and gizmos that stock the shelves. In addition to spending time spreading joy at her stores, Christine devotes countless hours to the community through charity work, earning her a reputation for having one of the biggest hearts in the Holy City. With a twinkle in her eye, the toy maven welcomes us into her Mt. Pleasant home to share the journey that brought her

to this point and the secrets to never losing her sense of wide-eyed wonder in the world.


by JULIE SPRANKLES • photography by MICHAEL COSTA


Your parents, Erhard and Mar-gret Stiepel, are German and, although you can speak the

language fluently, it is difficult to detect an accent during conversation with you. Did you grow up in the States?

My parents immigrated to Maine after World War II, and my sister and I—she’s about two years older than I am—were born there. When I was one, my father got a pro-motion at the textile company he worked for and the promotion took us to Clemson. We went from extreme cold to blustering heat…with no air conditioning in the car! But my brother Norbert, my sister Angela, and I really enjoyed a charming childhood in Clemson.

Was it difficult growing up in a small Southern town as children of very tradi-tional European parents?

Well, my family is very German, so it was always interesting. Growing up, we liter-ally had to speak German in our house; we got charged a nickel for every American word we spoke until we graduated high school. The only time we were allowed to speak English was when we had English-speaking friends over, so I learned to be a very social child! That’s probably a large part of the reason I have the outgoing per-sonality I have now.

So your parents are from Germany, you were born in Maine, and you grew up in Clemson. What enticed you to move to Charleston?

I became involved in charity work in Clem-son at a young age, volunteering my time with organizations like Camp Hope, which helps children with Down’s Syndrome. During my time working with the disabled, I felt a calling towards helping others and so—after graduating high school—I de-cided to pursue a degree in occupational therapy from the College of Charleston. When I was a freshman, I met a senior named Wayne Osborne when I served as a little sister to his fraternity. When I met

him, I just knew right away that was it for me…he was the one. Of course, being a true James Island boy, he would never leave the Lowcountry; those Charleston boys just don’t! So I went on to get a Bachelor’s De-gree from the Medical University in occu-pational therapy, and began working there after graduation.

Your work in occupational therapy led you to a private psychiatric hospital called Southern Pines, where you became involved in marketing and developed an innovative sales program adopted by hos-pital corporations around the nation. Did your success in marketing incite your de-cision to start your own business?

The administrator at Southern Pines at the time was Dan Morrisey who, after see-

ing my success in setting up a head-injury program for the hospital, asked me to be head of marketing for the hospital. I re-ally knew nothing about marketing at the time! Inspired by my husband’s career in pharmaceutical sales, I created a network of sales people—much like pharmaceutical sales reps—who called on doctors for refer-rals. With so much success in the program, I was blindsided when Charter Corpora-tion bought the hospital and wanted me to move to Macon, Georgia. Of course, my Charleston husband wasn’t going to leave his hometown, and I didn’t want to work for a big corporation. There was something in that moment that made me realize I might want to be in business for myself. I have al-ways had my parents’ strong German work ethic, and I knew if I worked hard enough I could do something successful.

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Friends and family enjoy gathering around the oversized kitchen island or spilling over into the adjacent “sunroom” area to socialize.


Although you stayed on with Charter Cor-poration for a short time after it bought Southern Pines, your heart wasn’t into it anymore. How did Dan help you make the leap into entrepreneurship?

Dan had become a dear friend of the fam-ily, and he called me up one day to ask if I remembered the toy stores we used to visit when we travelled to Southern Pines’ corporate offices in Dallas, Texas. There is nothing like that around here, he said to me, What if we open something like that? We decided to do a little research by heading to the Discovery Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina with our families. It’s a hands-on museum where you get to play with and interact with all kinds of things. After the visit, we really started thinking…What if we create a toy store similar to those in Dallas but hands-on like the Discovery Museum?

We wanted to incorporate science, since it’s my passion, and astronomy, since it was Dan’s passion, but Dan’s wife Alice and my husband Wayne warned us we needed to expand or we risked being too nerdy! Since the nature industry was really popular, we

added that and the store became science and nature based as well as hands-on. You don’t just have to look at stuff through the boxes; you can take toys out of their packages and play with them. We wanted our toys to foster interaction. The rest, as they say, is history.

Sadly, Dan lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2007, leaving you to carry on his legacy. After such a devastating loss, how did you keep your wits about you in order to keep Wonder Works afloat?

Dan will forever be a part of Wonder Works. I don’t know that I would have had the cour-age to take that first step towards starting a business had Dan not reached out to me. He always had faith in me…as far back as Southern Pines, when he asked me to head up the new occupational therapy program he was in charge of. Everything we did to-gether was fun, and even back then, I feel like we were making magic happen in the lives of the people we came across. When he passed away, I was at a loss but knew I had two stores to run by myself. Since Dan and I split up responsibilities, I had to learn his side of things very quickly. Luck-

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ily, Wayne was by my side. He grounds me because he goes, Whoa, baby…let’s sit down and pick one thing to tackle at a time. He is very, very wise, and has helped me out tre-mendously since Dan passed away. He is not involved in the day-to-day operations like Dan was, but he is a great sounding board when I need one.

You have said that Dan’s death led you to reevaluate your priorities, particularly your commitment to the Charleston com-munity. What else propelled you to the forefront of the “Buy Local” movement?

Years ago, I met a man named John Gantt, who had at the time been the number one lantern maker in the United States. After retirement he decided he wanted to do something handy, and thus invented the Charleston Hooker and the Butt Grabber—both grilling tools. He was magnificent in his wisdom, and in his knowledge of the local area. To be able to capture that wis-

dom from someone who was willing to share…well, he was just a great mentor. And his spirit still lives on! It inspired an entire section in my store called “Straight

from the Lowcountry.” Plus, it was meeting John that led me to become really involved with Lowcountry Local First.

You recently sported Buy Local t-shirts at an annual international toy fair in New York City, where you educated others on

the principles of Lowcountry Local First. Was the message well received?

I don’t think many business owners are aware of the economic impact they make on their local community. Lowcountry Lo-cal First taught me that for every dollar you spend in a local business, three goes back to the community. Since then, I have used my voice to help educate others about the importance of this idea. Lowcountry Lo-cal First is the only organization in South Carolina under Business Alliance for Lo-cal Living Economies (BALLE) and one of only 80 in the entire country! I was just astounded at the international toy fair how many Americans were like, “What is buy-ing local?” It helps everyone in the commu-nity. You don’t want to see your neighbors go under; you want to see them thrive.

The commitment you made to the Charleston community is also evident in your philanthropy; your benevolence is

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(left) Overlooking Wakendaw Lake, the master bedroom features décor inspired by the coastal lifestyle. (right) The formal dining room, situated just off the kitchen, sports sophisticated details such as a faux-marble wall treatment, wainscoting, and traditional wrought chandelier.


frequently chronicled in the press. Hav-ing gotten your start in volunteer work at a young age, how have you seen it come full circle?

When I worked with Down’s Syndrome children at the age of 12 in Clemson as a volunteer at Camp Hope, one of my favorite campers was Georgy Ramsay. As it turns out, Georgy’s sister is Mariana Hay, who owns Croghan’s Jewel Box here in down-town Charleston and is now the head of the Buy Local committee for Lowcountry Lo-cal First. I, of course, became involved with Lowcountry Local First and began helping Mariana with it. So here’s a gal who came to

Clemson every summer to bring her broth-er to Camp Hope where I volunteered, and now she and I work very closely together here in the local community. When we first started collaborating, she asked, “How do I know you?” I said, “I know you from Camp Hope.” She responded, “Oh my God, you’re Christine.” It had been thirty years since we’d last seen each other.

Similarly, you worked in diversional therapy with young leukemia patients at MUSC at the onset of your career and are now involved with Happy Wheels, a pro-

gram aimed at giving hope to sick chil-dren stuck in the hospital for extended periods of time. What do you contribute?

Happy Wheels is a cart that goes around every week, and every child at the hospital get to pick out one toy off that cart. There are limited funds for it, so I started think-ing, I have access to toys, I have access to companies and the presidents of compa-nies. In 21 years, I have never missed a bill with one of my companies—and I decided to make that work for me. When we go to toy fairs, we walk around and give out our magic dragonflies when speaking to the presidents of these toy companies. And the

magic just happens! We know they have a box of toys somewhere that is mislabeled or last year’s version, so we urge them to donate those toys. When we get back from toy fairs, the trucks start rolling in with toys the presidents of those companies have been gracious enough to give me for Happy Wheels.

Your charitable endeavors brought Hol-lywood into Wonder Works when produc-ers came to town to film Little Red Wagon last year. How did a Gertie Ball lead to the big screen?

I had this idea to send Gertie Balls to the kids affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The Gertie Ball is and has been the number one ball in the nation for quite some time; it’s a ball that you blow up and play with, then simply pull the plug, fold it up, and put it in your pocket when you are done. Hav-ing worked with Small World, the compa-ny that produces Gertie Balls, for over 21 years, I knew the company well and found out they had a stock of mispackaged Gertie Balls they weren’t going to use. Then, all of a sudden, the movie Little Red Wagon came to Charleston to be filmed, which told the story of this 10-year old kid, Zack Bonner, who walked from Orlando to Los

Angeles on back roads to give backpacks to homeless children he meets along the way. The movie company came to the store to film, and when Zack came in, he said to me, “Mrs. Christine, these kids have done nothing to be homeless. Their parents may have made a bad decision along the way, but these kids are blameless.” I knew then I had to do something! In each back-pack Zack gives out, he includes a little bit of food, clothing, a pair of socks, a first aid kit, and a toy. As luck would have it, I was able to get Small World to donate their en-tire stock of mispackaged Gertie Balls, so

(left) Cheerful hand-painted signs adorn Christine's office walls. (middle) Wayne's maternal grandfather, Harry William Yeager, is depicted in this framed photo hanging above his now-antique camera. Harry and his brother were the first two deep-sea divers in Charleston and raised the Archibald Butt from the bottom of the Cooper River to its current resting place between the Ravenel Bridge and the Yorktown. (right) Christine, Wayne, and family pup Brinkley strike a pose on the front porch.

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You went out of your way to help 10-year old Zack, and it seems your support of lit-tle entrepreneurs with big hearts extends into your stores.

Oh, we love the young entrepreneurs that come in! There are a lot of boys and girls around the age of 10 that just have such noble goals. We have the 3 Dudes, the three young Ploch brothers who donate their proceeds to charity. Then there is Haley Schmidt, a t-shirt designer who donates her t-shirt proceeds to Art with a Heart. We have a new, very popular line in the store called Keating Kreations by a young girl named Abby Keating, and the proceeds from that line go to My Heart Beats for Ella in honor of Abby’s six-year-old sister with a heart defect. These kids are very into creating things, donating their money, and helping people in need. I try to help them by taking them to go meet the mayor. Or taking them to meet Ellen Dressler at Cul-

tural Affairs. Caroline Rhett, a 10-year-old singer I have worked with, showed up the

other day at my door to share with me that she now has Capitol Records signing her to a development contract. Charleston just offers opportunities for these kids to really go further.

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It’s true; I recently got a call from Laurie Thompson, a dear friend from the city, and he asked me if I would like to open a store in the new Great Hall at the City Market. I started crying! It’s not a Toys “R” Us go-ing in there, it’s not a KB Toys…it’s a Won-der Works. Our store promotes local; it has things Charlestonians like. When Laurie offered me that spot, I told him, “you just have no idea what this means.” It takes my business from being a seasonal business to being an all-year round business, and we are getting the opportunity to show tourists—Charleston is the #2 tourist destination in the entire nation, and the City Market is the #1 tourist destination in Charleston—neat, personalized, handmade items. Our store in the market will open June 24th, and we couldn’t be more excited. We are also really proud to be doing more events and promo-tions for local organizations this year. Each

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Your sons Wayne, 25, and Kyle, 22, were pretty much born into the business of toys, which seems like a dream come true for any kid. Did they enjoy testing out all of the gizmos and gadgets?

In the beginning, my kids loved to try ev-erything, but eventually, they were like, “Mom, enough is enough!” But they ended up developing their work ethics and work habits there because they both worked at the store. It was great to have them there, and they really learned the value of hard work. After my oldest son graduated, he established my website for me. Now he sells medical supplies and is married to my awesome daughter-in-law Mandy Scoli. My youngest just graduated with a degree in finance from the College of Charleston. They grew up around the store, and now when they look back, they are really proud of it. They realize that Wonder Works is a hands-on experience for the people of Charleston and for the people who come to Charleston to experience the city.

Having spent the last two decades in a house full of men, do you think your de-sign style has been impacted by mascu-linity at all?

Yes and no. My style is eclectic and cen-tered around comfort. Having a house full of guys, especially my older son bringing home all of his international soccer friends from Winthrop, we had air mattresses and sleeping bags strewn about constantly. Thank goodness for my husband…he has great taste. He designed the house for com-fort and an easy flow, but he also paid atten-tion to the aesthetic features and what was up-to-date. My favorite room in our house is probably the sunroom, but the place I love to escape to is our backyard. There is a swing I like to sit in right underneath the house where you can see all the way out across Lake Wakendaw. When you sit by the firepit, the combination of fire and wa-


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Although you and your family love a good getaway—often traveling to the Carri-bean or to Europe to visit your relatives— your love of your husband’s hometown is written all over your face. What do you find most captivating about the Holy City?

I firmly believe that if you have the dream and the vision to do something, and you live here in Charleston, all you have to do is open your mouth and give voice to those dreams…someone is going to find you who is going to help you do it. The people here are so receptive to finding that point of pure happiness. Where else can you live

and have a business that allows you to walk into another company with silly bands on your arms and a toy dragonfly on your fin-ger and walk away with everyone smiling

instead of cynical? I just think Charleston is magical. That may sound hokey, but too many special things happen here for it not to be true.

Throughout everything, you maintain an infectious optimism…what advice would

you give to others striving to maintain their sense of wonder in the world?

I have a sign in my study that says, I’m growing old but I’m not growing up. That kind of sums up my philosophy in life. I just feel so blessed every day. At this point in my life, after having seen so many people I love come and go, I have found that the more I try to control, the less control I have. When you open your life up, you let people in whom I seriously believe the Lord puts in your path for a reason. If you open your eyes and see what is right in front of your face, you will find that is often the thing you should pursue. When you find that things are pushing against you, it’s not the right path. Being receptive allows you to meet the neatest people, and soon you see the twinkle in their eyes from the ideas you have inspired. You know, why sit back and live life halfway when you can go full throt-tle and make an impact? v

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This pool, constructed by Clear Blue Pools, was built within the confines of a homeowner’s garden in Mt. Pleasant,

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an interlocking brick paver deck, looks classy and is built for parties and entertaining. However, this pool has some

special features that make it versatile for everyone in the family. It has a built-in swimming lane, pictured on the

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Tickets are $40 (plus $2.00 handling) for one day and $70 (plus $2.00 handling) for the two-day tour. Tickets may be purchased in advance.

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Built in the 1800s, the home has under-gone one of Charleston’s most extensive and authentic preservation projects. For historical accuracy, the project re-lied on the assistance of historic pho-tographs, drawings, genealogical re-search, and maps.

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Framed by large columns, the pool house was designed to replicate the architecture on the front facade of the main house. To create the mosaic-style pool house floor, the new owners repur-posed broken marble from the home's original front walkway.

The Adamesque plaster work found throughout the home (which required al-most four years of restoration!) is touted as one of the best examples of its kind in the country. Of this plasterwork mantle, current owner Dr. Mary Caroline Stew-art states, "The mantles themselves are original to the house, and I love this one because it is so rare to see a seashell motif in a historic mantle.”

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1) This garden is really the visual starting-point. We combined the formality of a box-wood parterre with the low-maintenance benefit of filling the layout with ground cover (blue flowering aspidistra) instead of annual flowers which must be replaced every season.

2) On the left is a row of standard Crape myrtles, under-planted with Evergreen Gi-ant liriope. A Canary Island date palm is in the raised bed on the right, helping to frame the view to the pool pavilion.

3) View overlooking the pool to a small grove of dwarf—also known as ‘Little Gem’—mag-nolias. There’s a perennial border adjacent to the pool.

4) Wood arbor and picket fence designed to enclose the kitchen garden with two stan-dard Crape myrtles, and Evergreen Giant Liriope balanced on either side.

5) An allee of Okame cherry trees under planted with boxwood-enclosed daffodils and indica azaleas.

6) View to the raised bed that helps to en-close the pool. Canary Island Date palm is on the left with pineapple guava below. To the right is a Dura-Heat multi-stem birch with saw palms below.

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BUILT-IN VANITYWhat woman wouldn’t love this readymade primping station? Flanked by walnut cabinets from Schrock, the vanity offers easy access to make-up, toiletries, and styling tools stashed in the deep drawers on either side.

CLEVER USE OF SPACETo create more usable storage space, this bathroom was designed with a uniquely shaped shower and an alcove for a large dresser to make the most of a tricky corner.

COMPLEMENTARY CONTRASTA wall of Artic White tile seperates Bianco Cararra marble floor tiles from a river rock-inspired shower floor.

Location Johns IslandBuilder Cinder Creek ConstructionBuilder Contact Info (843) 737-2201cindercreek.net

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POPS OF DARKER HUESSet against the cream colored walls and travertine flooring, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures and dark chocolate mosaic tile create an eye-catching effect. The black vessel sink contributes to the contrast for added elegance.

GLASS BLOCK WINDOWGlass block is making a comeback, and for good reason. As evidenced here, it's an ideal way to aesthetically take advantage of natural light while enjoying maximum privacy.

SHOWER SPRAYS GALOREWith a rainfall showerhead, six body sprays, and a handheld shower head, this space offers the ultimate showering experience.

Location HanahanBuilder

Priester's Custom Contracting, LLCBuilder Contact Info

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SPA-INSPIRED ACCENTSIn the context of such clean design, fresh white linens and a river rock tile floor in the shower transport the mind straight to a chic sauna—perfect for a day of indulgence!

A PLAY ON PROPORTIONWhile the streamlined design of this bathroom adheres to the principle “less is more,” an oversized soaking tub and spacious shower with larger-than-life fixtures make a big impact. SOOTHING SYMMETRYThe oval shape of the chandelier mirrors the shape of the tub directly beneath it, while the shape of the rectangle river rock listello on the shower wall could serve as a frame for the rectangular river rock shower floor. Such balance adds interest without overwhelming a sleek space.

Location Mt. Pleasant

Builder Artistic Design & Construction

Builder Contact Info (843) 573-2444

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TONE-ON-TONE PALETTEThe buttery hues of limestone countertops in Majat Cream, floor tiles in San Michelle Porcelain, and tumbled travertine stone shower walls in Mushroom Caulk lend a warm, inviting aura.

A MIX OF FINISHESDon’t feel confined to stick with one finish in your bathroom; this bathroom pairs oil rubbed bronze cabinet hardware and polished chrome plumbing fixtures with great success.

THOUGHTFUL DETAILSIn addition to the nowadays requisite dual vanity, this bathroom amps up convenience in the shower with benches, a towel/robe hook (out of the way of the nozzle spray), and partial walls for privacy.

Location Kiawah IslandPhotography Arranged by Kiawah Development Partners

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Cabinets - SieMatic of CharlestonCountertops - SieMatic of CharlestonLighting - Circa LightingFlooring - Flooring Services, IncDecorative Hardware - Foxworth Decorative HardwarePlumbing Fixtures - Ferguson EnterprisesWall Paint - Sherwin-WilliamsTub/Shower - Flooring Services, IncShower Glass - Port City Glass & Mirror

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SLEEK INDUSTRIAL SINKSThese are not your average, every day vessel sinks! We like that they are boldly modern with a hint of masculinity, and that they are constructed from stainless steel (which is fast becoming a hot material for many areas of the home other than the kitchen).

MINIMALIST DESIGNAs with many existing older homes downtown, this residence lacks the bathroom space of new construction. To ensure the small square footage didn't feel cramped, the design is simple and uncluttered; note how open the vanity area feels without cabinets underneath.

A "STEAM ROOM” SHOWERThe large bench and wood floors in the spacious shower easily evoke a steam room. An organic blend of large travertine squares and small tumbled travertine tiles enhance the zen effect.

Location Downtown CharlestonBuilder CNT Enterprises, LLCBuilder Contact Info (843) 577-7268cntenterprisesllc.com

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Countertops - CNT Enterprises, LLCLighting - Lowe's, Flooring - custom (tile)Decorative Hardware - Moluf's and Glass ActSink & Faucet - Moluf'sTub/Shower - CNT Enterprises, LLCWall Paint - Sherwin-Williams

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DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMAFrom the chandelier suspended from a cupola to the marble covering virtually every surface, this bathroom dares to be decadent. And why not? This room of the house often serves as a retreat from the real world.

TAILORED TOUCHESInstead of working around the unique shape of the space, the homeowners worked with it by installing an oversized vanity custom crafted on a radius to hug the curve of the wall.

AN ABUNDANCE OF NATURAL LIGHTWith windows throughout and a cupola overhead, natural light brightens the entire bathroom. To best take advantage of the room's ample illumination, the windows remain bare of window treatments.

Location Kiawah Island

Builder Buffington Homes, L.P.Builder Contact Info

(843) 768-8525 buffingtonhomes.com

IDEAS WELove

Cabinets - William C. Pritchard Cabinet CompanyCountertops - Coastal SurfacesLighting - Charleston Lighting and Interiors Flooring - Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. Decorative Hardware - Foxworth Decorative HardwareSink & Faucet - Design On TapWall Paint - Sherwin-WilliamsWall Tile - Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc.Tub/Shower - Design On TapShower Floor & Walls - Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc.

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CRISP CABINETRYIt’s hard to get a cleaner, crisper look than bright white cabinetry. We especially like how the cabinetry is paired with crystal cabinet hardware and taupe-toned countertops.

DIFFERENT DEPTHSFor added interest and aesthetic appeal, this vanity offers varying depths. This mix creates a dynamic dimensionality to a traditionally one-dimensional area.

MODERN MEETS VINTAGEA spacious walk-in shower boasts the best of modern showering amenities, including a rainfall shower head as well as hand-held. However, a smaller version of the classic claw foot tub rests in front of the windows, adding a touch of retro glamour.

Location Daniel Island

Builder Max G. Crosby Construction Co. Inc.


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MIRROR SCONCESWhile most bathrooms incorporate sconces as part of the lighting plan, few actually mount them on the vanity mirror. The reflection of the fixture in the mirror creates a cool multi-dimensional effect as it multiplies the lights!

COASTAL COLORSInstead of going all out with a beach theme, the homeowners opted for a subtle infusion of beach-inspired shades such as off-white, sandy taupe, and soothing blue-green.

A CRYSTAL CHANDELIER...WITH A TWISTA crystal chandelier undoubtedly adds glamour to a bathroom, but this bee hive-shaped reinterpretation gives the same glamour with an added flair.

Location CharlestonBuilder Spencer Development Co.Builder Contact Info (843) 377-6544spencerdevelopment.net

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A ONE-OF-A-KIND WALLWhite Cloud Sicis Mosaic tile from Melcer Tile features a modified Pixall Collection Allegra mural for a look that is hip and unique. Don't be afraid to think outside of the box with wall tile; it can pay off in a big way!

ROOM TO MEDITATEIn addition to an actual meditation steam room complete with a Buddha and mini-Zen garden, this bathroom boasts a massive custom steam shower offering plenty of room to relax and unwind after a long day.

BRIGHT WHITEWe love the color white for its innate ability to brighten up any space. Here, the hue is used in high gloss cabinetry, custom painted glass countertops, and Arctic White floor tiles.

Location Daniel Island

Builder Southeastern Custom Homes

and Renovations LLCBuilder Contact Info

(843) 200-0261southeasterncustomhomes.com

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Cabinets - Distinctive DesignCountertops - Distinctive DesignLighting - Ferguson EnterprisesFlooring - Melcer TileDecorative Hardware - Foxworth Decorative HardwareSink & Faucet - Ferguson EnterprisesTub/Shower - Distinctive DesignWall Mosaic - Melcer Tile

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FURNITURE-LIKE FASHIONThis vanity area strays from the stock route with pieces fashioned like furniture. Small details such as cabinet “feet,” open shelving with baskets, and a moulding-framed mirror contribute to the custom feel.

MARBLE WITH ACCENTSMany homeowners opt for Carrera marble floor tiles in their bathroom, but this bathroom cleverly spins the idea by setting the tiles on the diagonal and interspersing them with smaller blue glass tiles.

SOARING CEILINGSBuilder Thomas Evans designed this bathroom with maximum height in mind by tapping into unused attic space. The added space allowed for the use of furnishings and fixtures larger in both height and scale.

Location Isle of Palms

Builder Thomas M. Evans Master Builders


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What's Making a Splash in Fashion

Amidst the chaos of everyday life, many homeowners are opting to incorporate a sense of calm into their everyday lives – impressively executed in the sauna-style bathroom picture here. However, zen-infused décor isn’t the only trend popping up in home design. After poring over the hottest new bathroom products on the

market, we bring you the eight biggest style trends surfacing this year.



decorator's white

antique white

china white

New PuraVida suite

by Duravit and

Hansgrohe featuring

faucets designed by

Phoenix Design for

Hansgrohe and China

designed by Phoenix

Design for Duravit

Available at Design On Tapdesignontap.net(843) 329-0661

Benjamin Moore Paints in

Decorator's White, Antique

White, and China White

Available at Lord and Evans Paints

lordandevans.com(843) 722-1056

Victoria + Albert soaking

tub by Toulouse

Available at Mt. Pleasant Winnelson Companymtpleasant.winnelson.com(843) 856-0084

Marble in “White Carrara”

Available at Vitoria Internationalvitoriainternational.com

(843) 760-2470


Light, airy, and elegant, this trend continues to grow in appeal for its innate ability to visually expand small spaces. It has a timeless appeal, making it a smart choice for those wishing to

add impact while remaining relevant. Hallmarks feature classic silhouettes and white furnishings

set against a white or otherwise light background.

Bright & White


Bathroom suite feauturing “Statuary” marble and Brookhaven by Wood-

Mode “Springfield” recessed door panel style cabinetry in Antique White

Available at Signature Kitchens and Baths of Charleston Inc.signaturekitchens.net • (843) 571-5720

Simple white pedestal sink

Available at Sea Island Habitat

for Humanity Restoreseaislandhabitat.org

(843) 559-4009

Hinkley “Meridian” 3-sconce

light fixture

Available at Rick’s Lighting and Supplies Inc.

rickslighting.xolights.com(843) 763-2282

Maple cabinetry

painted in white

lacquer finish

with white Carrara

countertops

Available at Authentic Kitchens & Baths Conceptsauthentickitchenconcepts.com(843) 852-9407



Custom Amish Cabinetry featuring full

overlay styling, beaded frame with raised

center panel in the doors and recessed

center panel in drawers (design by

Stewart Culler) Available at Carolina Kitchens of Charleston

carolinakitchens.net • (843) 856-8255

Churchill cabinetry with cherry doors and drawer

fronts featuring hand-applied Bordeauz stain and

Sable glaze, multi-step conversion varnish finish

Available at HWC Custom Cabinetry

heritage-woodcraft.com(843) 207-0750

Benjamin Moore Paints in Hot Apple Spice,

York Harbor Yellow, and Serengeti Sand

Available at Lord and Evans Paintslordandevans.com(843) 722-1056

hot apple spice

york harbor yellowserengeti sand

Crema Bordeaux granite

Available at AGM Importsagmimporters.com

(843) 747-0088

Pozzalo glazed ceramic tile in Coastal

Beige with mosaic border (on wall)

and diamond pattern (on floor) by

American Olean

Available at Palmetto Carpet and Floor Coveringspalmettocarpetfloorcoverings.com(843) 352-4568

Classic Warmth


Slightly masculine, this trend is often characterized by the use of heavy wood and

detailed craftsmanship. Architectural elements such as crown moulding and raised panels anchor

the furnishings in the room, emoting a rustic elegance. The color palette tends to fall in the range

of warm mid-tones such as brown, gold, and red.


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Torreon travertine tile and Metal Signatures Jardin

(on floor) and Walnut split face tumbled stone with

Metal Signatures Jardin accent strip and Walnut

tumbled stone pencil and chair rails by Daltile

Available at Lowcountry Tile Contractors Inc.lowcountrytilecontractors.com • (843) 763-2161

Mendota “Chelsea” direct vent fireplace

Available at M&M Oil and Propane Inc. mmoilandpropaneinc.com • (843) 402- 7790

Pozzalo glazed

ceramic tile in

Coastal Beige with

mosaic border (on

wall) and diamond

pattern (on floor)

by American

Olean Available at Palmetto Carpet and Floor Coveringspalmettocarpetfloorcoverings.com • (843) 352-4568

Sole Bello 4 light bath fixture in Bello Bronze by Minka

Group Available at Lowcountry Lighting Centerlowcountrylightingcenter.com(843) 881-4170

Custom cabinetry feauturing white painted finish with raised panel

door and vanity with tower for extra storage as well as electrical out-

lets for easy use of grooming tools

Available at Sullivan Custom Cabinetssullivancustomcabinets.com • (843) 554-5880

Classic cabinetry

featuring dark

cherry finish Available at Magda

Wholesale Kitchens and Baths, LLC

magdawholesale.com(843) 822-8930



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Walker Zanger Marquis pattern tile in Mica Gloss, Plaza

Deco in Calacata/Grey, London Grey Field, Regency

Mosaic, and Paradigm Bauhaus Base in Flannel

Available at Melcer Tilemelcertile.com • (843) 744-5345

Waterfall “Twenty-One” vanity featuring soft-close

hardware and available custom sizing

Available at Moluf’s • molufs.com • (843) 723-4881

Edgewood solid brass fixture

in Old Bronze

Available at Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.ferguson.com

(843) 747-6301

Serenity Cherry “Java” cabinetry

Available at Coastal Cabinet Company, Inc(843) 572-1990

This trend's focus adheres to the Scandinavian design values of simplicity and functionality, but

offers a contemporary twist with pops of bold color and a combination of rectilinear and rounded

shapes. Colors are kept to a minimum - with black, organic green, and jewel-like blue often used as

accents in unexpected ways.

Danish with a Twist



pacifi c ocean blue

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Bates and Bates "Jane" basin

in cast iron

Available at Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath

birddecorativehardware.com(843) 577-5440

Benjamin Moore Paints in Pacific Ocean

Blue, Split Pea, and November Rain

Available at Lord and Evans Paintslordandevans.com • (843) 722-1056

november rain

split pea

Ocean Breeze Vetrostone countertops,

created using seaglass and shells

Available at Vetrostonevetrostone.com • (843) 589-4000


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crafted from clay in the Ohio River Valley

Available at Precision Flooring Groupprecisionflooring.info • (843) 762-9380

Concetto single lever lavatory

centerset faucet by Grohe

Available at Noland Companynoland.com • (843) 744-8213

Stand-alone vanity with slatted or solid

shelf from Plato Cabinetry

Available at Southeast Kitchenssekitchens.com • (843) 795- 8809


Free-standing bathroom vanity and coordinating

shelving unit

Available at Carolina Cabinetry & Millworkcarolinacabinetryandmillwork.com • (843) 821-1551


Combination bathroom ventilation fan with heat

and light featuring extra wide heat lamps and very

low noise, rust-proofed steel fan

Available at Aero Pure Fansaeropurefans.com(843) 377-8642

Mr. Steam warming towel rack

Available at Bird Decorative Hardware & Bathbirddecorativehardware.com(843) 577-5440

Circe wide spread lavatory set with cross

handles in polished chrome by Ginger

Available at Design On Tapdesignontap.net(843) 329-0661

Benjamin Moore Paints

in Vanilla Ice Cream, Iced

Slate, and Dark Olive



vanilla ice cream

iced slate

dark olive

Calacatta Gold polished marble slab shower

walls with book-matched ends

Available at Atlantic Stone, LLCatlanticstonellc.com

(843) 739-3838

After a tumultuous few years, many homeowners have turned to the back-to-

the-basics mentality embraced by this trend. However, instead of opting for no-frill furnishings and accessories, this look leans

towards staples infused with elegance—more functional luxury than stylistic austerity.

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The 2011 Charleston Home + Design Show was more successful than ever this year, attracting more than 4,000 guests the weekend of January 28-30, 2011. In response to the weak economy,

organizers of the show offered free admission on Friday during regular show hours, which created a rush of homeowners excited to see the displays of over 100 vendors at the Gaillard Auditorium in downtown Charleston. In celebration of a fantastic opening day, organizers, vendors, and visitors alike reveled at the annual Kitchens, Baths, + All That Jazz party featuring hors d’oeuvres at each

vendor’s booth, beer provided by Palmetto Brewing Company, wine, and live jazz music by the Frank Duvall Jazz Trio. This year’s show featured three special exhibits: Free ASID Design Consultations,

Celebrity Designer Rooms, and Speed Dating to Find an Architect, Builder, or Interior Designer. Furthermore, visitors to the show vied for the grand prize drawing to win a $31,000 Dream

Bathroom Makeover! If you missed the event, check out the highlights on the following pages.


Homeowners came to this year’s show carrying floor plans, color swatches, and fabric samples, eagerly seeking the help of 12 ASID interior designers in hopes of solving their home design dilemmas. In an exciting new development this year, the Charleston Home + Design team offered the very first ASID design consultation via the internet. Using the program Skype, interior designer Alexandra Frick with In-novative Interiors was able to speak with a homeowner remotely and see firsthand the room for which she was seeking design advice. Frick, excited about using the new technology, thought that the online consul-tation was extremely helpful. Says Alexan-dra, “It was really fun to actually be able to interact with the client and have them walk around their home with the computer and view the room. It gave me a panoramic look at what they’re working with.” This year, the participating designers gave over 70 in-house consultations to guests of the Home + Design show throughout the weekend.

Don’t get confused, this was not your av-erage ploy to meet the man (or woman) of your dreams in three minutes or less! The show offered speed dating to find the perfect builder, architect, or interior designer. In a thirty minute session, ho-meowners had the opportunity to meet several builders, architects, or interior designers in one room. It would nor-mally take several weeks to meet with numerous builders, get a feel for their style and personality, and learn about

their business. However, with Speed Dating, the process became quick and easy. One participating couple seeking a builder commented, “Everybody was very helpful and informative and we’ve learned a lot today. We’re looking to build a new home out in Park West so this has been great because this is the very first step in the process, and we’ve been able to talk to eight people really quickly. It was really ideal for us.”

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Donna Horack, ASIDHorack Patch & Associates, LLC(843) 343-4170

Duval Acker, CKMBD, ASIDKitchens By Design(843) 849-6890

Emily Cox, Allied Member ASIDecox interiors(843) 367-3667

Jennifer Backman, Allied ASIDJ. Backman Interiors(843) 276-4971

Jennifer Rhodes Mendelsohn, ASIDJ. Rhodes Interior Design(843) 795-9411

Lydia Gieczys, Allied Member ASIDEthan Allen Retail, Inc.(843) 571-5557

Melissa Koger Watson, Allied ASIDSpartina Cabinetry & Design Consultants, LLC(843) 971-4882

Yvonne Gregory, Allied ASIDYvonne Gregory Interiors, LLC(843) 881-6291

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Four talented interior designers were cho-sen to design a room at the Gaillard Audito-rium, each inspired by a local celebrity bak-ery. For participating, each bakery selected a Charleston area charity to receive a $500 donation in their name. Guests of the show were urged to visit and peruse each room, taste the bakery’s delicious samples, and vote for their favorite Celebrity Designer Room. The Charleston Home + Design staff meticulously tallied all the votes, re-vealing the 2011 Celebrity Designer Room winner to be…

Twenty-Six Divine's room, designed by Annette Ellard with Creative Cotton Company!

The winning room received a bonus dona-tion for their charity, the Charleston Ani-mal Society, funded by the proceeds from the silent auction that took place through-out the weekend.

Annette Ellard describes the room as a fun reflection of both Twenty-Six Divine and the bakery’s owner, Jennifer Perezo. Annette said that they “basically, worked around the afternoon teas that Twenty-Six Divine offers which gave us the European flavor. So that’s what we based it on—the European tea garden party. The décor and the pictures reflect that. We also tried to pull in a few pictures from Charleston Ani-mal society to tie it in with the charity as well, because that’s what we’re trying to raise money for.”

Celebrity Designer Rooms

Callie’s Charleston Biscuits for the Col-lege of Charleston REACH Program, designed by Lorraine Vale of Lorraine G Vale


A special thank you to all of the participating designers and bakeries, who also received a $500 donation

to their charity of choice!

Cupcake for The Charleston Area Children’s Garden Project, designed by April Lipps of AKL Professional Interiors.

Charleston Cookie Company for the Center for Women, designed by Yvonne Gregory of Yvonne Gregory Interiors


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Visitors of the Charleston Home + Design Show registered to win the grand prize of a $31,000 Dream Bathroom Make-over! Services and products were provided by over 15 dif-ferent businesses willing to help create a dream bathroom in someone’s home in the Charleston area. Tommy Priester, who will be spearheading the project, says, "I am really excit-ed about getting with the customer and getting in there and really turning their bathroom into a dream for them.”

The winners of the $31,000 Dream Bathroom Makeover are Debbie and Buz Durham of West Ashley. Charleston Home + Design magazine Prize Patrol visited the home of Debbie and Buz to surprise them with the terrific news. Construc-tion will begin very soon and should be completed in time for the Summer 2011 issue, where the hom-eowners will receive a fea-ture story on their newly renovated bathroom.

Gloria Adelson (pictured right) of West Ashley was more than surprised to dis-cover that she was the grand prize drawing winner at the Charleston Home + Design Show in January 2010. She had a choice of several prize options from local business-es, and Gloria chose to receive a $5,000 tile shopping spree from Melcer Tile in North Charleston. After receiving word that she won, she promptly began making plans for two bathroom remodels in her home. Checking back a year later, the staff of Charleston Home + Design was curious to see the finished project. She used Melcer Tile’s in-stock travertine for the bathroom floors and a combination of glass and natu-ral stone in the shower. In addition, she in-corporated several other local companies in the reconstruction process. New light-ing was purchased from Rick’s lighting in West Ashley, and all the plumbing fixtures in both bathrooms were purchased from Moluf ’s Supply on the peninsula. Rhoda Jones with Designer Kitchens and Baths was in charge of the remodeling process, and both Rhoda and Gloria were complete-ly pleased with the transformation. Gloria specifically credits much of the success on the project to Melcer Tile for their gener-ous help in the tiling of the bathroom, as well as to Gloria's easygoing nature.

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“With the warmer weather, I look

forward to early Sunday mornings

on Isle of Palms beach with my

husband and golden retriever. I can't

imagine a better place to see the

sunrise!”

– Laura Lee of The Bridge 105.5 and

Mornings with the Rock Doc

What do you like most about the

weather turning warmer?

LOOSE ENDS

“I love when the weather is warmer because it is light outside longer. It allows me to take longer walks in the afternoon.”

– Coach Bobby Cremins, Head Coach of College of Charleston Men’s Basketball Team

“Charleston is beautiful all year long and when

the weather starts turning warmer, this

city becomes even more beautiful with our flowering trees and shrubs. From

the regal magnolias in late January to the red buds not

far behind, to my favorite, the

flowering peppermint peach tree’s blossoms, the warm weather

brings a most brilliant display of nature in our beautiful city. Of

course, getting out on the water to catch a trout, working in the yard, or a brief trip to the golf course is even more splendid

when the weather starts to turn warm. Walking on the Battery and

Waterfront Park is grand when it is cold and crisp and it is even more so when spring begins to arrive.”

– Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor of Charleston

“I can't wait to take my family out to the Joe so we can cheer for the

Riverdogs and scream for Charlie!”

– Dr. Paul Roof, Commander of the Holy City Beard and Mustache Society and Charleston Southern

Professor of Sociology

MICHAEL COSTA

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