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114 • la dolce vitaIn a delightful, Mt. Pleasant cottage lives the queen of all things sweet and delicious—Kristin Cobb, proprietor of Charleston’s favorite bakery, Cupcake. Peruse the pages of “La Dolce Vita” to learn about the entrepreneurial spirit, the beloved family, and the welcoming home of Cupcake’s heart and soul.

129 • home show previewWe bring you a sneak peek of our January event held at The Citadel's Johnson Hagood Stadium. Don’t miss out on meeting some of the Lowcountry’s most talented home professionals, chatting with ASID interior designers about upcoming projects, and viewing the décor featured in our White Room Challenge.

133 • wine-oh!Stained wood, warm lighting, and impressive natural stone make wine cellars and wet bars some of the most luxurious and character-filled rooms in a house. “Wine-Oh!” (a particularly exciting feature for some CH+D editors) will help you discover the perfect space to illuminate your collection and taste your favorite wines.

153 • quintessential kitchensAre you wanting to redo your kitchen (or start from scratch in a new home), but feeling overwhelmed with the myriad of decisions required? Take a look at our “Quintessential Kitchens” feature to get inspired.

202 • dwell wellThe spaces of our home that we open up to our friends and extended family—our living rooms and dining rooms—are the ones we want to show off the most. If you’re looking for the creativity to spruce up your entertaining rooms, check out ten top-notch, professionally designed rooms located right here in the Lowcountry.

220 • giving backCH+D offers you exclusive coverage of the 2012 CRAN Design Charrette. Over 30 local architects banded together this past October to develop eco-friendly, budget-conscious home designs for local branches of Habitat for Humanity.



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This issue, the CH+D crew had the oppor-tunity to visit the chic, Mt. Pleasant home of Cupcake bakery owner Kristin Cobb and husband Darryl. The sweet couple invited us in to meet their son, Bodie, Kristin’s mom, Carol Kuhlke, and their two playful pups. Sending us home with a bakery box of fresh cupcakes (Yes, we did eat all of those cupcakes pictured on the cover!), Kristin and Darryl were more than the epitomic picture of Southern hospitality.

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 • 50To 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 • 55With winter comes cozy gatherings of family and friends including game nights in the den, dinner parties in the dining room, and marshmallow-roasting bonfires on the patio. Check out how you too could be hosting some impressive fêtes before the season’s end.

nature/nurture • 74In 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 • 89Peruse the impressive results of transformative home projects courtesy of several local companies.

h2ome • 112Living near the salty ocean can wreak havoc to the very materials used to construct our homes. We’ve listed several tried and true products made to protect against the threats of coastal living like rust, water damage, and hurricanes.

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26 Editor's Note

48 Meet + Greet

52 Ask the Experts

64 HomeWork

66 Your Money's Worth

68 Hidden Treasure

70 Pro on the Go

72 Crafted in Charleston

110 He Said/She Said

223 Ad Directory

224 Reader Info Center

226 Loose Ends

83 Building Blocks

84 Architects + Archetypes

86 Design Dilemma

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In these colder months, there is nothing bet-ter than experimenting in the kitchen with a new stew, casserole, or bread recipe. I find that

completing a warm, new dish for family and friends can provide such joy. I also find that cooking can be stressful in the wrong environment, such as a kitch-en with poor lighting, inadequate counter space, or malfunctioning appliances. With a little imagination and a few great home-improvement professionals, though, the kitchen of your dreams can be ready for you to make gazpachos, salsas, and salads by the time spring emerges. To develop your transformative ideas, take a peek at our “Quintessential Kitchens” feature and learn the finest ingredients for creating a consummate kitchen. And if that whets your taste buds, inspiring you to transform all of your entertaining spaces, the “Dwell Well” feature is something to explore. It will show you that interior design is more than a hobby; it’s an art form. If you’d simply like to dabble in a few home updates, our “Trends” department will direct you to some entertaining pieces from the Lowcountry that are not to be missed. And finally, what meal wouldn’t be complete with-out some wine and dessert? Pore through 10 pages of wine cellars and wet bars before delving into our cover feature, “La Dolce Vita,” about Kristin Kuhlke Cobb, proprietor of local sweet spot Cupcake.

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

P.S.–For a daily dose of CH+D’s advice, follow the (RED)itors on Twitter @CHDmag, friend us on Facebook, and check out our ideabooks on Houzz, a site and app for home improvement aspirants.

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WiWiW ne - -e -e - - - - - - h!h!Whether stocked with complex California Cabernets, bold French Burgundys, or

even bottles of sweet Lowcountry Muscadine, a wine tasting space—be it a cellar or a bar—is always a luxurious addition to a home. As most wine connoisseurs know, the atmosphere of a vineyard is very much associated with the outcome of the vintage. The same can be said for the enjoyment of wine—the better the surroundings, the better the taste. We’ imagine that tasting wine in any of the following handsome spaces would inspire Wine Spectator scores from 90 to 100…for most (Swill can’t be overlooked, even in the nicest, wood-clad cellar in all of Charleston.). Cheers!

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QuintessentialKITCHENS

No matter what your flavor—modern, rustic, cottage, or vintage—and no matter which your

kitchen layout—galley, pullman, horseshoe, or island—one thing on which everyone can agree is that a quintessential kitchen can only be made with high-quality ingredients. Each portion is important in affecting the final outcome: the lights, the appliances,

and the cabinetry. Here to walk you through the cornucopia of options and upgrades, the editors at CH+D have chosen a few amazing, local kitchens to get your creative juices simmering. And, because you’ll likely want to snag some design aspects (they’re that imitation-worthy!), we’ve pulled out a few complementary elements for your purchasing pleasure.

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The 10 Annual Charleston Home + Design Show is happening the weekend of January 25-27, 2013. The

downtown home show that people have loved for years will take place at a new location while Gaillard Auditorium undergoes a major renovation. Our new, temporary home—The Citadel's Johnson Hagood Stadium—will be completely transformed from a football stadium to a home-and-design

Mecca with over 100 of the best local companies setting up elaborate displays on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. With over 30,000 square feet of displays located inside the Stadium's $40 million expansion (including The Citadel's exclusive Pearson Club Level on the 4th Floor), our event is rain or shine. Everything is covered, heated, and protected from the elements. Plus, there is free parking!

WHITE ROOMCHALLENGESponsored by Ethan Allen

Special Thanks to:Charleston Home + Design magazine will be staging our own version of the popular reality show on HGTV. We start with four rooms, each 100-square-feet, built on-site at the stadium, all painted white. Four Ethan Allen interior designers will be tasked with transforming each room into an amazing space in only 12 hours. Vote on your favorite room; CH+D will make a donation to the winning room’s charity of choice!

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January 25-27, 2013at The Citadel's Johnson Hagood Stadium

Annual Charleston Home + Design Show is happening the weekend of January 25-27, 2013. The

downtown home show that people have loved for years will take place at a new location while Gaillard Auditorium

Mecca with over 100 of the best local companies setting up elaborate displays on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. With over 30,000 square feet of displays located inside the Stadium's $40 million expansion (including The Citadel's

Annual Charleston Home + Design Show is Mecca with over 100 of the best local companies setting

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rooms. Our dining rooms and living rooms aren’t just for our immediate family, though. They’re the places in which we entertain. And when we want to put our best hosting foot

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Eco Deco Honors Interior Designers with a Designer of the Year Party


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

MT. PLEASANT—Throughout the years, local home

décor companies have real-ized the benefit of building strong relationships with the interior design community. Eco Deco—a green, health-conscious paint company—has chosen to honor those designers who have fallen in love with their paints by con-necting them with Lowcoun-try homeowners. Bertrand Valero of Eco Deco express-es, “Our experience tells us that selecting paint colors can be a very stressful and overwhelming process for homeowners. They come in the store and say, ‘There are too many choices; there are so many hues of the same color. I can’t even tell the dif-ference between them.’” Eco Deco’s approach has always been to make this selection process as easy as possible. To do this, the company partnered with local interior designers to create the “Wall of Colors,” which features each designer’s favorite color palette on enlarged swatches. This visual representation allows shoppers the oppor-tunity to see color trends and become inspired by the in-dustry professionals’ picks.

Showcasing these local de-signers and their projects was the next natural step for Eco Deco. The Designer of the Month program high-lights the work of a particu-lar designer each month so that homeowners can see the paint within the con-text of a room. To top off the 2012 Designer of the Month year, Eco Deco hosted a Designer of the Year party in which each of the nine featured designers submitted their best project utilizing Eco Deco paints. Participants included Lara Raih of GDC Home, Annise Blackwell of Annise Black-well Interior Design, Denise Maksimowitz of Denmak Design, Cristina Swinney of Island Interiors, Hunter Graybill of Hunter Phelps Interiors, Theresa Bishop of Herlong and Associates, Betsy Bamberg of Market Place Interiors, Jesse Phipps of ink Interiors, and Regina Garcia of Regina Garcia Design. Introduced with a drumroll, the 2012 Designer of the Year is Annise Black-well. Congratulations on your hard work and impec-cable eye for cohesive, cre-ative interior design!

Eco Deco Honors Interior Designers with a Designer of the Year Party

(top) Karly Cortes of Charleston Home + Design magazine, Karim Hiouel of Eco Deco Paints, Designer of the Year Annise Blackwell, Christopher Rose of Christopher Rose Architects, Leslie Roberts Norton of the Art Institute of Charleston, and Timothy Barkley of Charleston Home + Design magazine (above) A red carpet (along with the paparazzi team of CH+D) donned the entrance of Eco Deco to add a touch of glamor to the evening. (below) Eco Deco revealed the Wall of Colors which showcases the top picks of local interior designers.

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KIAWAH ISLAND— Charleston has eager-ly watched the build-

ing progression of this year’s HGTV Dream Home that was constructed in Kiawah Island’s Indigo Park neighborhood. The home was designed by archi-tect Christopher Rose, who was kind enough to share a sketch

of his design with our readers. Tour the home in person now through March.

For more information about Christopher Rose Architects, P. A., call (843) 559-7670 or visit chris-rosearchitects.com. For more infor-mation about HGTV Dream Home, visit hgtv.com/dream-home.

HGTV Dream Home Opens to Public

Architectural Sketch of the HGTV 2013 Dream Home, Which Just Received Platinum LEED Certification

DANIEL ISLAND—Coastal Living magazine has selected local con-struction company Max G. Crosby to

be the general contractor and Ginger Brewton to take on the interior design of the 2013 Idea House. Construction began on Daniel Island in December 2012, and the project will be com-plete in June of this year. The companies are looking forward to showcasing their talent on a national level. The home will be open for tours during July, August, and September of 2013.

For more information, call Max G. Crosby Con-struction at (843) 766-9976 or visit maxcrosby-construction.com. To speak with Ginger, call (843) 270 7491 or visit gingerbrewtoninteriors.com

Max G. Crosby Construction and Ginger Brewton Interiors, LLC to Work with Coastal Living Magazine

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DOWNTOWN—PARK(ing ) Day is a lesser-known fes-tivity celebrated through-

out America by artists, designers, and citizens who convert metered parking spots into mini public parks. The idea is to create beauty in a public space that is normally used for a mundane purpose (like parking a car) and bring aware-ness to the way citizens choose to use

public lands. During lunch on Septem-ber 29, 2012, J.R. Kramer of REMARK Landscape Architecture transformed an upper-King Street parking spot into a peaceful spot, featuring lush greenery and blooming plants in celebration of PARK(ing) Day.

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

CH A R L E S T O N — E n e r g y One America, which was named one of the fastest

growing businesses by SC Biz News, decided to spread the word about their crawl space encapsulation ser-vice. To do so, they hosted the Ugliest Crawl Space Competition through their social media networks. After

sorting through many submissions, the team at Energy One declared the home of Hannah Shumaker the winner. Hannah will receive a $500 credit towards a crawl space encapsulation project.

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

WEST ASHLEY—The Votivo candle company, based in Spartanburg, has gained

national acclaim as the favorite candle of stars such as Madonna, Rihanna, and George Lopez. Each deliciously smelling candle—in fragrances like Black Ginger, Bright Leaf Tobacco, and Red Currant—is hand-packaged and hand-sealed, giving it a special, homegrown touch. MW Hunter Custom Interiors in West Ashley is now

an authorized dealer of Votivo candles; stop by and pick up a sample (or a new candle) next time you’re in the area.

For more information, call (843) 556-4939 or visit mwhunter.com. Find their showroom at 1722 Ashley River Road in West Ashley.

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Energy One America Hosts Ugliest Crawl Space Competition

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(above) Circa Lighting's Newly Remodeled Showroom (right) Karly Cortes of Charleston Home + Design with Matthew McLaughlin and Steele Trotter of Circa Lighting

Linda Kammel of Lowcountry Consignments, Victoria's Furniture, and Charleston Consignment Co.

DOWNTOWN—Circa Lighting is hailed as one of the most high-fashion lighting boutiques

on the peninsula, and the shopping expe-rience there has just become even better. The team at Circa Lighting has thought-

fully redesigned their upper King Street shop to match their national branding campaign of striking, yet simplistic, de-sign. The new layout features a more spacious floor plan, more room to work with the in-house staff, and eye-catching

window displays. The revision is sure to wow each shopper who steps inside.

For more information, call (843) 937-5990 or visit circalighting.com. Find their showroom at 426 King Street, Charleston.

DOWNTOWN—After searching for the perfect downtown loca-tion for nearly three years, Lin-

da Kammel (owner of Lowcountry Con-signments and Victoria’s Furniture) has opened Charleston Consignment Co. on North Nassau Street between Morrison Drive and Meeting Street. Of her new lo-cation, Linda dotes, “I love the diversity and energy of the neck area; it is filled with student activity, restaurants, bars, and other emerging businesses. I can see a bright future in this end of Charleston. We're glad to be here.” The new store houses everything from art to furniture. Shop often because the inventory is al-ways changing.

For more information, call (843) 720-5282 or visit lowcountryconsignments.com. Find their showroom at 464 N. Nassau Street, Downtown Charleston.

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Moluf's newly remodeled showroom features numerous installations of plumbing fixtures, sinks, toilets, and tubs so that homeowners can glean inspiration for their own house.

Mark and Mandi Pendergrass of The Pendergrass Moving Company, LLC

DO W N T O W N — U n d e r s t a n d i n g the need for a showroom that in-spires vision and creativity within

homeowners, Moluf ’s has expanded their dis-play area to showcase even more kitchen and bathroom options. Their new setup includes Plain and Fancy brand cabinetry provided by Sandra Gaylord of Gaylord Design; lighting by Carolina Lanterns; countertops by Palmet-to Surfacing, World Granite, LLC, and World Stone Distributors; five farm sinks; five new faucet brands; multiple vanities; five free-standing tubs; and one working Microsilk tub (the height of bathroom technology, deemed “the fountain of youth”). A real-life represen-tation of installed fixtures allows the shopper to envision the displayed products in his or her own home.

For more information, call (843) 723-4881 or visit molufs.com. Find their showroom at 530 East Bay Street, Downtown Charleston

CHARLESTON—The Pendergrass Mov-ing Company now offers private, cli-mate-controlled storage for their cus-

tomers. Mandi Pendergrass notes, “We’re able to store household goods as well as office and com-mercial goods. Items that benefit from a climate controlled environment include antiques, fine furnishings, art, photos, heirlooms, furniture, electronics, and important documents. A cli-mate-controlled and monitored environment is important to prevent warping, mold, pest infes-tation, and other problems caused by improper temperature control.” To offer maximum secu-rity, the Pendergrass staff checks on stored items daily, ensuring that their customers’ possessions are tucked away safely. For more information, call (843) 971-0919 or visit pendergrassmovingcompany.com.

Moluf’s Expands Showroom on East Bay Street

The Pendergrass Moving Company, LLC Opens Private, Climate-Controlled Storage Facility



Jay Miller of HWC Custom Cabinetry Demonstrating the Functionality of the Murphy Bed

Dale Fort of Buck Lumber and Building Supply Showcasing the New Craftsmen in Wood Door Line Available in Multiple Finishes and Styles

NORTH CHARLESTON—Forget hideous wall panels masking the murphy beds of

the past; you can have the same conve-nience and space-saving technology hidden behind beautiful custom cabi-

netry. The murphy beds that HWC Custom Cabinetry is now building are not only stunning, but also easy to use. They utilize one-person, one-handed, simple hardware that makes offering a good night’s rest a cinch. With

beauty and quick accessibility, it’s no wonder that murphy beds are coming back in style.

For more information, call (843) 207-0750 or visit hwccustomcabinetry.com.

JAMES ISLAND—Buck Lumber now carries a new line of doors, Craftsmen in Wood, which specializes in hand-

rubbed finishes as well as artistic distresses and carvings. Dale Fort of Buck Lumber de-scribes, “When locals think of millwork, we want them to think of Buck Lumber. In order for that to happen, we have to be exceptional. Craftsmen in Wood is an exceptional com-pany with exceptional products that we’re proud to carry.” The new line is a welcomed addition to Buck Lumber’s offerings. For more information, call (843) 795-0150 or visit bucklumber.com.

HWC Custom Cabinetry Now Specializes in Murphy Beds

Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. Offers New Door Options from Craftsmen in Wood

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Chip and Zac Naramore of RS Custom Homes meet with members of the press and volunteers for Lowcountry Orphan Relief to break ground on the new distribution center.

Tommy Priester of Priester's Custom Contracting (above) and Steve Kendrick of Structures Building Company (right) both accepting Prism Awards from Heather Pound of The Post and Courier.

NORTH CHARLESTON—On No-vember 8, 2012, RS Custom Homes broke ground on a new distribution

center in North Charleston for Lowcountry Orphan Relief, a non-profit organization that works to help children in need in the Tri-County area. At the new facility, volunteers will organize and receive materials such as clothes, school supplies, and toiletries. As or-ders from a variety of sources (such as case-workers and teachers) come in, volunteers will distribute the resources to area children in need of supplies.

If you would like to learn more or if you would like to donate to Lowcountry Orphan Relief, visit lowcountryorphanrelief.org. To learn more about the involvement of RS Custom Homes, call (843) 514-7521 or visit rscustomhome.com.

DOWNTOWN—At the 2012 Prism Awards Ceremony hosted by the Charles-

ton Homebuilders Association, two noteworthy local companies went home with a coveted glass trophy—Structures Building Company and Priester’s Custom Contracting. Structures won the award for the best single-family home in the $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 category. Priester’s Custom Contracting brought in two awards: the Excellence in Customer Service award and the Best Remod-eling Project between $150,000 and $300,000 award. We commend the

two companies for their hard work in the 2012 year!

To contact these builders, call Structures Building Company at (843) 856-6901 or visit structures.net. Priester’s Custom Contracting can be reached at (843) 200-8495 or at priestercustomhomes.com.

RS Custom Homes Teams with Lowcountry Orphan Relief to Complete New Construction

Two of CH+D’s Favorite Companies Take Home Prism Awards


Two of CH+D’s Favorite Companies Take Home Prism Awards



Ben Daniel of Southern Structures, Inc.

World Stone Distributors' natural stone warehouse is home to thousands of slabs on display for the public.

CHARLESTON—Since many people today are buying exist-ing homes or staying in their current homes longer, Ben Dan-iel of Southern Structures saw the growing need for a trusted handyman. So, he created a new branch of his building company known as Daniel Handy Home Services. Being a builder has helped Ben learn the ins and outs of each aspect of a house, allowing him to fix just about any problem that may arise. The list of his repair capabili-ties is endless, including tasks

such as carpentry work, sheet-rock installation and repair, painting, plastering, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, replacing windows, repairing roofs and gutters, and pressure wash-ing. The best part? Ben and his crew are on call 24 hours a day for emergencies (like when that pesky water pipe bursts at two o'clock in the morning).

For more information, call (843) 442-7354 or visit southernstructures.org.

CHARLESTON— The folks at World Stone Distributors have been doing business off of Cle-

ments Ferry Road for years. Carefully looking at their status-quo setup, owner Giuseppe Telara knew that they needed a change—more warehouse room and less showroom space. While homeown-ers like to see stone installed in a show-room (and World Stone still has plenty of display space), one of the unique experiences when shopping for natu-ral stone is choosing one's own slab. At their new location—a 50,000 square- foot facility also located off of Clements Ferry Road—homeowners can peruse natural slabs and choose the perfect one for their project.

World Stone Distributors is now located at 414 Jessen Lane off of Clements Ferry Road. For more information, call (843)744-5665 or visit graniteonline.net.

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(above) The new Daniel Island Audio/ Video showroom welcomes shopping homeowners. (right) Eleanor Black and Jerry Tollison outside of their showroom.

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DANIEL ISLAND—Daniel Island Audio/Video has de-cided to move their show-

room from Seven Farms Drive to a new location in Charleston’s island town—Jessen Lane off of Clements Ferry Road. The new location will be highly accessible to shopping homeowners and close to other indus-try professionals who have made their home on Clements Ferry Road.

For more information, call (843) 471-2990 or visit danielislandaudio.com. To stop by the new showroom, go to 474A Jessen Lane, Charleston, SC.

NORTH CHARLESTON—Laminan, a thin, porcelain, skin-like tile, is one of the most unique wall-covering options available; it can ac-tually be installed over outdated ceramic tile on the walls with-

out removing the original, old tile. Its usability doesn’t end in the bathroom and kitchen, though. Laminan is also suitable for boats and outdoor areas. The large, one-meter by three-meter panels will last as long as any other porcelain material. In addi-tion, they require no sealing, stripping, waxing, or refinishing. You can now find Laminan locally at Palmetto Tile Distributors.

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The Journey House Reaches Out to Families in Need

DOWNTOWN—If a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, the life of each member of the family changes dramatically. When their

youngest child, Ansley, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, the McEvoy family experienced this change first-hand. Not only do medical bills pile up, but travel costs to appropriate hospitals (including gas and hotel fares) add to the expenses. Amy McEvoy, the matriarch of the family, decided to do something for other families in the same situation; she founded The Journey House, a non-profit organization in the Lowcountry that helps families afford the additional costs associated with having a child who is suffering from a chronic or life-threatening illness. Currently, they’re working with America's Home Place to construct a home for families to stay while their children are receiving care at MUSC.

To get involved or donate, visit The Journey House website at thejourneyhouse.org.

MT. PLEASANT—A young entrepreneur, owner Michael Scognamiglio

opened Bacco Italian Restaurant in 2007 at the ripe age of 25, offering delicious dishes with Italian inspiration from Venice and Naples. Boy, were we impressed by the authentic Italian spread he laid out for the CH+D team! We savored four different antipasti treats, followed by several tasty entrees. To complete the dining experience, we eagerly sampled two gourmet Italian desserts. With a meal like this, we left the Mt. Pleasant eatery more than satisfied with Michael's culinary creations.

To grab a bite, make a dinner reservation by calling (843) 884-6969 or stop by for lunch at 976 Houston Northcutt Boulevard in Mt. Pleasant.

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ANTIPASTI•Sformato (chilled beet custard with parmigiano poppy seed frico) •Salumi and Formaggio •Vongole al Forno (little neck clams fire roasted with white wine and parsley) •House-Made Mozzarella and Prosciutto •Insalata di Polpo (which showcased grilled octopus, a new treat for the entire CH+D team)

ENTREES•Margherita Pizza •Salumi Toscani Panuozzi (Italian sandwich with house-made mozzarella and Tuscan salumi) •Bucatini Amatriciana (Bucatini pasta with pepperoncini-flavored tomato sauce, guanciale and pecorino cheese) •Pasta al Forno (butternut squash gnocchi with sage and smoked provala)

DESSERTS•Budino alla Modica (roasted habanero- and cinnamon-flavored chocolate custard) •Panettone Bread Pudding


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Charleston Home + Design ShowJanuary 25-27, 2013The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood StadiumDowntown CharlestonFor more information, call (843) 577-7652 or visit charlestonhomeanddesignshow.com.

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Festival of Houses and GardensMarch 21-April 20, 2013Downtown CharlestonFor more information, visit historiccharleston.org.

10th Annual Charleston Antique ShowMarch 22-24, 2013Memminger Auditorium Downtown CharlestonFor more information, visit historiccharleston.org.

Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament March 30-April 7, 2013Daniel IslandFor more information, visit familycirclecup.com.

36th Annual Cooper River Bridge RunApril 6, 2013 Mt. Pleasant For more information, visit bridgerun.com.

78th Annual Walking Tour of Private Houses and GardensApril 5-6, 2013 Historic DistrictFor more information, visit thegardenclubofcharleston.org.

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Design In MindThe number-one room homeowners choose to remodel is the kitchen. To navigate the project on one’s own, however, is no piece of cake; there’s more to it than simply making decisions about color swatches and granite samples. Hailed as an expert in “all things kitchen,” Nancy Jo Klug, owner of The Charleston Design Cottage (a local kitchen design company), helps homeowners achieve the kitchen of their dreams, and after talking with her about her methods, we can see how.

With a prospective client, how do you begin the design process?

The first questions I always ask are “What problems are you having in your current kitchen?” and “What would you like to see in your new kitchen?” After all, my goal is to create the ho-meowners' perfect kitchen, not mine. Before our first sit-down appointment, I usually sug-gest that they pick up a couple of shelter magazines (includ-ing Charleston Home + Design) and flag kitchens that appeal to them. By looking at the pictures, I can usually point out a pattern or consistency in their choices that will help define their pres-ent sense of style. During this first appointment, we discuss the need to shop for appliances very early in the design process, as they determine cabinet place-ment. This shopping trip is also a good way to help them define a realistic budget for the project (and perhaps experience a bit of sticker shock in private).

Kitchen remodels can be expensive. How do you broach the subject of budget?

Budget is a sensitive area for most, but I let clients know that I can’t and don’t start design-ing without one. My job is to respect their financial comfort level and stay within it. No one wins if every time they walk into their kitchen, they think of the items that had to be eliminated or their discomfort from know-ing they spent more than they could afford. Our shared goal is to create a room that brings joy each time they enter it.

What advice do you have for homeowners who feel over-whelmed with the idea of remodeling their kitchen?

I find that most people get in-timidated for three reasons: they don’t know where to start, they think they have to make all the decisions at one time, and they believe they will make mistakes. I’m famous for saying, “Look at everything and fall in love with one thing. That one item is what we will build the design around.” I suggest that they take a look at cabinets, floors, countertops, and appliances. Within those arenas, something will catch their eye (or soul), and that is where we

start the design process. Each subsequent item will be chosen to flatter or coordinate the origi-nal inspirational item or give purpose to it.

What do you do as the desig-nated project leader to allevi-ate the homeowner’s worries about mistakes?

I remind the homeowners, when necessary, that I’m here to make sure they don’t make mistakes. The benefits and potential prob-

lems related to any choices are dis-cussed. Issues and decisions can be revisited as many times as needed until they are comfortable with the design. I tell the homeowners that their job is to look forward to their new room; my job is to make sure they have a design they love that is based on safety, budget, efficiency, function, and aesthetics.

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The desire to own a home that has architectural character, uses quality materials, is of a manageable size, and produces an en-ergy bill that is half the cost of the neighbors’ is an emerging movement in home construction for obvious reasons.

The Verdi Company is responding to those desires by offering a soup-to-nuts service that includes design, development, and construction of low environmental-impact homes by taking ad-vantage of company owner David Hill’s experience as an archi-tect and general contractor. With his green designs, combined with his in-house manufactured Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), David's work lives up to the company name: Verdi.

SIPs are structural “sandwiches” of wood skins bonded to high density foam that provide primary structure, insulation, and sheathing all in one piece. The use of these prefabricated SIPs

allows a home to be “in the dry” within a week, produces less on-site material waste, and requires smaller heating and air con-ditioning systems. Because these quasi-custom homes are not traditionally stick-built, The Verdi Company promises they are building better, more efficient homes that save both the envi-ronment and money.

To build your new, green home with Verdi, call (843) 475-3317 or visit theverdicompany.com.

Living in the continually sunny Lowcountry, do you feel compelled to take advantage of solar energy even though you’re not ready to com-mit to a full solar-power system in your home? Good news! We at CH+D have found a new product that lets you participate passively in solar heating. Solar film for windows heightens your home’s inter-action with the sun’s power without calling for a major remodel.

Solar film will reject 60 percent of the sun's rays that currently come through your home. By eliminating that unnecessary heat-

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

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Linda Kammel“I think homeowners should have a clear idea of what they need. Then, I think the number-one thing they should look for is the quality of the piece (which can be determined by manufac-turer). Also, homeown-ers should consider customer service. If you have someone that knows the pieces, knows the furniture, and knows what you’re looking for, the shopping experience will be better. We have a great staff at all of our stores. They’re all well-informed and very good at what they do. They are always able to assist shoppers with their selections” For more information, call Charleston Consignment Co. at (843) 720-5282 or visit Lowcountry- consignments.com.

Robert Gatch “The first things you always want to ask about are how long the company has been in business and how long they’ve been working with garage doors. Also, it’s important to know if their installers actually work for them (rather than being subcontracted out). Today, there are a lot of companies that use subcontractors. All of our guys work for us, so we have control over the entire process. Also, be-cause All About Garage Doors is growing, I’m not able to be on every job site. Since I hire each employee personally, I know that they will get the job done right.” For more information, call All About Garage Doors and Openers, LLC at (843) 813-7779 or visit aagdcharleston.com.

David Smith“First and foremost, you want to work with a reputable company, one that has been in business for a while. The homeowners need to do their research to make sure that they are dealing with a business that has insurance and is licensed. There are a lot of ways to do audio and video in a house, and it is a costly ven-ture. You want to work with someone who has experience. Technology is constantly chang-ing, and unless you are working with someone who has experience, you are going to run into headaches. The more reputable companies help you avoid that.”

For more information, call Audio Tech Services at (843) 277-0059 or visit atscharleston.com.

Bert Snyder “I would look for experi-ence from the standpoint of general pest control, which is a fairly risk-free service to purchase. How-ever, if you are talking about termite control, you need to ask the prospec-tive company a lot of very detailed questions. How many Formosan termite infestations have they seen? How many infestations have they repaired? How long have they been in business? I would look for a business that has been here for a long time, is a substantial size company, and has the wherewithal to handle termite damage claims. These factors go a long way in validating how good the company is.” For more information, call Palmetto Extermina-tors at (843) 766-9701 or visit palmettoextermina-tors.net.

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Beadboard CeilingsBlue beadboard porch ceilings have been a tradition in the Lowcountry since the Victorian era. Some say it is because the color is reminiscent of the sky, but Gullah folklore dictates that the color blue (or “Haint Blue”) was applied to doors, window frames, and porch ceilings to keep away evil spirits. No matter the reason, many Charlestonians still appreciate the style which can be achieved using high-quality, four-foot by eight-foot ply bead sheets.

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Steve got creative with the tiling patterns in his home. The most striking element is the black granite frame surrounding the center of the kitchen. By choosing tiles that match the island’s countertop, Steve developed a design element that adds visual interest and variety to the floor, while offering a clean and low-maintenance alternative to an area rug.

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A Peace of Mind: One of the main causes of hurricane dam-age is the penetration of a home’s win-dows and doors by flying debris. Once the windows are broken, wind can enter the home, creating increased pressure inside the house that could literally force the roof to detach from the structure. Hurri-cane shutters are installed to protect the building envelope (the outer walls and roof ) and to prevent this wind pressure from entering.

Saving Dough: Hurricane shutters add value to a home and protect the contents inside, poten-

tially eliminating the hassle and cost of rebuilding, remodeling, or replacing belongings after a storm. Furthermore, with the passing of the Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act of 2007, insurance companies are required to offer discounts for homes with substantial hur-ricane protection. Grants are also avail-able to promote hurricane-safe homes. For example, if the structure of your home is insured for less than $300,000, you can qualify for a matching grant up to $10,000; also, if your income is below a certain lev-el, you can qualify for a full grant of $5,000 to protect your home from storm damage. These little, money-saving perks can truly add up in the long run.

Aesthetic Appeal: In addition to the sheer brawn of hurri-cane-resistant shutters, their beauty is

impeccable (think vibrant, coastal Ba-hama shutters, not drab plywood window coverings). Some options include alumi-num, steel, and fabric hurricane panels, all forms of hurricane protection that simply hide away when not in use. Also, there are both decorative and hurricane-rated op-tions available in the popular, hinged co-lonial shutters and Bahama shutters. You certainly don’t have to sacrifice style for functionality!

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Lighting designer and manufacturer Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York City designed lighting fixtures that helped affluent citizens transition smoothly from elegant candlelight to modern electricity in a time

when many homes and public buildings were being electrified for the first time. Inspired by the traditional, ornamental aesthetics of the late 19th century, Caldwell and his partner Victor F. Von Lossberg created intricately designed lamps, lanterns, and chandeliers that were installed in landmarks such as the Rockefeller Center and the White House. This table lamp (shown right) would fit in a well-appointed foyer or office, reminding passersby of the amazing electrical transition Americans underwent. For more information, call Palmetto Moon Antiques at (843) 856-1881.

Equestrian artwork dates back to the prehistoric era with depictions of

the wild animal adorning cave walls. While the medium has changed, the symbolism remains the same: strength, beauty, and grace. One artist, who knew this more than most, was British painter Leonardo F. G. Cattermole, acclaimed for painting both horses and dogs in the mid- to late-19th century. It is no wonder a good number of Cattermole’s works are still sold and auctioned in Europe—he was an award winner at the French International Exhibition of 1855. This particular historical painting, featuring three spirited horses, is a rare gift to the Lowcountry. For more information, call (843) 795-9689 or visit terraceoaksantiques.com.

This stately sideboard, created to hold and display fine silver and dishware, is especially worthy of collection for its unique, vertical drawers and impressive crotch (flame) mahogany veneer. Such veneer is identifiable by the dramatic v-grain of the wood, which

is cut from the section of the tree from which the limbs and branches develop. Built in New York in the early 1800s, this piece (along with all American Federal pieces) is characterized by its straight legs and geometric inlay patterns. Functioning as a centerpiece of entertainment, this sideboard is both a conversation starter and a handsome addition to any dining room. For more information, call Leon Vanderbilt Antiques at (843) 577-0520 or visit leonvanderbiltantiques.com.

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DAY 1Kevin inspects the client’s property. He determines the south-facing side of the roof (to maximize the UV light), makes sure there are no trees blocking the roof from the sun, and proceeds in designing a solar panel array on a piece of paper so that the client can envision the layout. This requires some simple math to make sure the panels (whether they are solar photovoltaic or solar hot water) fit on the home. Solar photovoltaic panels create electricity, while solar hot water panels heat and cycle hot water for the home.

DAY 2The SolarTEK team evaluates the roof ’s age and condition. This Mt. Pleasant, marsh-side roof is mid-age but is in generally good shape. Because the project will be an extensive residential installation, Kevin promises to remove and reinstall all of the homeowners’ panels in a few years when they update their roof.

DAY 3-4Two experienced SolarTEK technicians secure stainless steel and aluminum rails four feet apart on the roof. These rails will

eventually hold the solar panels onto the roof through hurricanes.

DAY 5The technicians use a pulley system to raise the 30- to 100-pound panels onto the roof. These American-made panels are transported from Georgia. With such a short shipping time, this homeowner will be getting off the power grid in a matter of days. When they arrive, each panel is clamped to the rails in a portrait orientation.

DAY 6-8Solar panel installers have to be both electricians and plumbers when installing water heating and electricity generating panels. On this day, Kevin and crew place inverters (electrical power converters) and run a wire connecting the panels to the meter and the electrical breaker box—the load center that distributes power to the home. Also, they

install copper pipes from the solar water heat panels to a new drain-back tank under the house. This tank pumps ten gallons of water up through the copper pipes and onto the roof to soak up the radiant heat from the sun.

DAY 9Finally, the team connects their system to the homeowners’ wireless router so that when they log on to the internet, they can easily monitor the system. The installation is now ready for inspection by the town of Mt. Pleasant. When there is proof that SolarTEK has adhered to code, SCE&G commissions the system by putting in a meter that allows the home to feed electricity back into the power grid, thus drastically reducing the homeowners’ bill.

For more information, call SolarTEK Energy of Charleston at (843) 937-9999, or visit solartekenergy.com.

Longtime contractor Kevin Crout took his jack-of-all-trades knowledge and applied it to the up-and-

coming field of solar energy. With an average of 230 days of sunshine in the Lowcountry per year, it only made sense. Since starting SolarTEK, he has yet to look back. The CH+D crew took a few days to shadow Kevin and his team of pros on the go, learning—surprisingly—that lowering utility bills by taking advantage of the sun is not quite the complex undertaking that one might imagine (or expect).

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THE CRAFTSWOMEN:Libby Ganong of Add Libb Designs and Harper Bech-Correa of Not Just Fabrics

THE CRAFT:In the studio basement of Downtown Charleston’s Karpeles Museum, Libby stitches hundreds of one-size-fits-all, wearable-art handbags. These modi-fied satchel bags are the result of years of experimentation with the goal of producing the perfect purse shape. Libby is not only known for her unique A-frame style but also for her three-dimensional accents, such as silver D-rings, buckles, shells, and chains.

THE BACKSTORy: A late-twenties cultural anthropology major from the University of Virginia, Libby is not your typical seamstress. She taught herself to sew at the age of 12 on an old sewing machine pur-chased from a garage sale. Always creating her own patterns, weaving, and woodworking, it seems as if Libby was meant to be a hand-crafter. After college graduation, she moved to the Lowcountry to immerse herself in the thriving art scene (with no idea that purses would be her signature). Just two years later, she started Add Libb Designs with only a handful of styles. Now, her collection is vast and reflec-tive of her maturity as a designer.

THE PROCESS: First, Libby purchases contem-porary fabric from local suppli-ers like West Ashley, home-fabric store Not Just Fabrics. They have a revolving stock of high-end rem-nants (from furniture manufactur-ers) and bolts upon bolts of bright, sleek silk; rich, luxurious uphol-stery fabric; and fun, floral prints. Since a purse’s design starts with the fabric, this type of selection is essential for her business’ success. Harper Bech-Correa, owner of Not Just Fabrics, is a long-time friend to Libby. She often pulls out unique leathers from a stack in the back that she put aside just for Libby. Next, Libby buys her handle and hardware garnishes from Unites States manufacturers, making her work 100-percent American-made. Finally, once she melds her chosen elements, Libby takes her purses to market (locally, the Saturday morn-ing Charleston Farmer’s Market). They fly off the racks at just under 100 dollars each.

For more information about Not Just Fabrics, call (843) 852-0837 or visit notjustfabrics.com. For more information about Add Libb Designs or to buy a hand-made purse, call (843) 469-9123 or visit shopaddlibb.com.

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Elongated Flower BedBy lining the wall, this narrow planting bed brings in a touch of green to the hard-scapes in this outdoor living space. The foliage also serves as a visual transition from the pavers of the patio to the brick of the wall.

Matching CurvesThe low retaining wall provides an effective way to manage a multilevel lawn and is aesthetically pleasing. The shape of the retaining wall mirrors the curve of the fountain, creating a cohesive design.


Miniature HedgesThese shrubs form a low-set version of the classic hedge style. Forming a frame around the bed, the bushes give the yard a manicured appearance and require little maintenance.

MagnoliasWith their large, snowy blooms, these magnolia trees exude Southern charm and elegance. Native to the Carolinas, magnolias have added benefits such as staying green all year, attracting songbirds, and growing large enough to provide ample shade.

Meandering PathThis winding gravel path is a great landscaping solution for a skinny strip of yard along a property line. The walk-way gives the space a healthy dose of artistic panache.

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Water FeatureA pondless water feature is the perfect way to create the sound and appeal of a water-fall without the additional maintenance of a pond. This water feature was specially designed for pups and pup lovers.

Caribbean ChicBold-textured native plants and grasses provide a tropical atmo-sphere right here in the Lowcoun-try for these homeowners to enjoy.

Pergola This pergola is not simply decorative; it also pro-vides shade and a mount for a fan that will keep the patio cool when the Charleston summer heat rolls in. Vines can be easily trained to climb and cover a pergola, creating a verdant roof.

Flooring FunctionalityThe large, ground-level deck creates a desig-nated floor space for this outdoor area, offer-ing plenty of room for comfortable furnish-ings to accommodate friends and family.

Outdoor HeatersPatio heaters will keep the seating area toasty when the weather gets cold so that homeowners can continue to enjoy their outdoor living space.

Wise WalkingThe boardwalk provides a practical path to the door, while still upholding the yard’s beach-house aesthetic.

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Light the WayMushroom-top lights are clean-lined fix-tures that don’t need to be hidden in bushes or along a wall. These lamps will light up the yard and walkway at night so that homeown-ers can enjoy the backyard all evening.

Private PergolaAdding a sidewall to a classic pergola creates a more intimate atmosphere in an out-of-doors entertaining space. Its rich wood tones set an inviting mood.

Outdoor HearthThe large chimney and symmetrical firewood storage areas will provide a warm fire all evening in this rustic brick fireplace. Once the sun goes down and the air is chilly, guests will enjoy gathering around a welcoming hearth for its warmth and light.

For more information on this Mt. Pleasant project, call Coastal Landscape • (843) 559-3311 • coastallandscapedesign.com.

Dress it UpHanging plants aren’t just for your porch; they make great additions suspended along fences or on decorative supports.Rather than completely hiding the fence, these hanging pots add visual interest and charm.

Room to GrowCarefully spacing young shrubs and plants ensures that a yard will become beatifully lush rather than overgrown as the years pass. Even while the plants are small, a well-organized flower bed looks thoughtful and attractive.

Seamless TransitionRecessed stone slabs allow homeowners the ability to simply mow the area along with the rest of the lawn. The integration of the stone into the sod creates a seamless transition from the deck to the yard.

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Color VarietyAlthough the flowers may not be in bloom, your yard can still be colorful and fun. In this courtyard, the variety of shades of green in the trees and bushes provides a splash of color interest, especially as the leaves turn in the fall.

Elegant LightingOutdoor lighting is a great way to show off your home's land-scaping throughout the evening. Well-placed light fixtures can accent the best part of your home's architectural features while increasing visibility in the darker corners of the yard.

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When did you discover your passion for building?Before settling in Charleston and starting my own business, I worked in the corporate side of the homebuilding industry. Through my experiences, I discovered that I had a true passion for building, but I wanted to be able to interact with clients on a personal level, which is not common in corporate America. When I started my own business, I wanted to focus on an informal and intimate way of building; the only way to do that was (and is) through custom building.

What is the best part of being a builder in Charleston?Since the Lowcountry and its homeowners are so diverse, custom home-building possibilities are endless. If you combine that diversity with the amazing landscapes, picturesque views, and the unique tastes and trends of Charlestonians, you have the perfect ingredients for spectacular, one-of-a-kind custom homes.

What has been the most interesting or unique project you've worked on?Every custom home we build is unique and interesting; it’s impossible for me to choose one project as a favorite. Each project allows my team and me to grow and learn new building trends, while still keeping green building, energy efficiency, and superior building quality a top priority.

Do you have any exciting projects on the horizon?We constantly have new projects on the horizon, which has been a blessing through some of the toughest economic times in our coun-try. We’re still building and renovating quality homes at a steady pace and are more than grateful for that.

For more information, contact Donnie with The J.D. Smith Company at (843) 881-8843 or visit thejdsmithcompany.com.

BUILDING BLOCKSJames “Donnie” Smith, founder of The J.D. Smith Company, has been making an impact in the Charles-ton area since 1998. Donnie is a member (and was the president at one point) of the Charleston Tri-dent Home Builders Association. In addition, he has been recognized by Professional Builder Maga-zine for his stellar construction capabilities in and around the Holy City. We took a moment to pick his brain about the joy he finds as a builder in Charleston.

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Architecture is very much like an art, and the architect is the artist. When did you begin to dabble in architec-ture and discover your pas-sion for the art?

Art and architecture have always been a part of my family's history. My middle name is Allison, which is my grandmoth-er's maiden name; she was a painter. Her mother—my great-grandmother—was also a painter, and my great-grandfather was an architect who lived and practiced in the upstate of South Carolina. As you can see, art runs in the family. Growing up in the Lowcountry with three family plantations, I was constantly ex-posed to architecture. When I was nine or ten years old, my father needed to build a barn on our farm. He just cut down some timber on our land, which was then milled into the proper sizes and dried. He asked my opinion about the structure and what should go where. It was during this whole cycle of turning trees into a functional barn on the farm that I realized there was more to building than simply putting

some lumber together. This was when the concept of architecture—blending art and construction, combining form with func-tion—became real to me.

How has this architectural passion that you realized so many moons ago morphed into a design philosophy for your firm? My history with the Low-country has influenced the way I practice architecture and my business model. Of the team that works at

my firm, most of the architects were born and raised in South Carolina. Our state—especially Charleston—has a unique archi-tectural style already. We strive to tie the Carolina style we’ve been exposed to since childhood into our designs, while also add-ing new concepts gleaned from our experi-ences through school and travel.

What excit-ing, new proj-ects are in the works for the new year?We’re currently working on two ocean-front homes, which are both very different. One home is very contemporary,

where we get to expand and stretch our design skills to new levels, and the other is very traditional, allowing us to incorporate our rich, Southern heritage.

For more information, call Christopher Rose Architects, P.A. at (843) 559-7670 or visit chrisrosearchitects.com.

A truly homegrown Carolina boy earning his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture at Clemson University, Christopher Rose has been an integral part of the architectural com-munity for more than 20 years. His work since graduation includes the development of plans for affordable housing, designs for numerous, high-end custom homes, the acquisition of over 17 design awards, and the creation of several lo-cal communities. Although his primary market is Charleston, Chris has expanded his talents to construct cohesive residential and commercial spaces throughout the United States and abroad.

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The Dilemma:The homeowners called in Cynthia to breathe new life into this outdated kitchen and living room. The space was stuck in the ’80s and in need of an up-date. Not only did the homeowners want to modernize the space, but they also needed to improve its functional-ity to fit their lifestyle. They needed more us-able storage and a space that would lend itself to casual entertaining.

The Requests:The homeowners lived in the house for a year before reaching out to Cynthia so that they would know ex-

actly what would work for them and what needed to change. They were happy with the floors but tired of putting up with many other outdated elements (like their old re-frigerator and rickety cabinets). However, they wanted the space to be more than just

functional; they wanted it to be beautiful. The homeowners desired the design to be streamlined and sophisticated.

The Plan:Inspired by a set of custom, hand-blown glass pendant lights, Cynthia set out to cre-ate a cohesive space that was both modern and functional. She gave the room a much-needed facelift with up-to-date fixtures, pristine cabinetry, and all new Jenn-Air ap-pliances (including a beverage refrigerator for entertaining). To make the room a bet-ter place to welcome and entertain guests, Cynthia took out a dividing wall and joined the kitchen and living room spaces. “I also cut down the bar-height counter at the pen-insula, opening up the space and allowing for more functional serving and eating,” she explains. Cynthia didn’t only think of func-tionality in the design; she also introduced elements to make the room elegant and relaxing. She employed a color scheme of calming blues, rich chocolates, and mellow creams to set a tranquil mood.

The Result:The changes that Cynthia made in the kitchen and living room make the space

versatile and modern. The once-dated area is now an ideal place for the homeowners to entertain friends and family or to relax and unwind after a busy day.

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With more than 17 years of experience in her tool belt, Cynthia Zimmerman of Zimmerman Interiors brought a tired kitchen and living room out of the ’80s and devised a chic and contemporary look. She revitalized the space by creating the functionality that the homeowners needed and the beauty that will allow them to enjoy the living space for years to come.

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The balance of matte and iridescent tiles in this Old Village master bathroom gives the space a chic, feminine feel.

After purchasing a house overflowing with historical texture, Mt. Pleasant homeowners sought to develop

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Well-known for its fatal, kamikaze-style mission sinking the Union warship Housatonic off

the coast of Sullivan’s Island, the H.L. Hunley submarine holds many secrets about Charleston’s involvement in the Civil War. Just moments after the Hunley distributed its epic blow to the Housatonic and the crew sent the signal of victory, the submarine sank, carrying with it a crew of victorious Confederates. Staying an evening ashore in a cozy residence just a short time before their demise, the Hunley crew has a direct tie to one particular home in the Old Village of Mt. Pleasant. When the most recent homeowners first purchased this Old Village home, they knew they wanted to remodel and build an addition worthy of the house's memorable roots. So, they picked up the home, moved it to a different position on

the same lot, elevated it, and added the addition. Understanding the historical texture of the home inspired the owners to incorporate rich textures into the interior design; to do that, they focused primarily on unique tile installations with the help of Mt. Pleasant’s Buckhannon Brothers Tile. Sonya Buckhannon (half of the company’s husband-and-wife pair) notes, “The owners have a lot of interesting materials that they used throughout the home. Even with the tile, I think they brought in many different patterns and designs to make it really stand out.” Many homeowners don’t realize how progressive the development of tile options has been over the past five to ten years. Sonya describes, “Our industry used to be just stone and ceramic tile. Now, there are so many different colors, patterns, and styles. We have porcelain tiles that look like stone, fabric, or even painted

(left) In this Old Village kitchen, the homeowners chose a uniquely textured backsplash featuring Biblical Stone imported from Israel. (right) The homeowners worked with Buckhannon Brothers Tile to install multiple styles of tile in varying shapes, sizes, and feels to create layer upon layer of design in each room. (below) The guest bathroom flaunts multi-colored mosaic tile around the tub.

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walls. There are also options like leather and stainless steel tile. The possibilities are endless. Tile used to be considered so utilitarian; you would just put it on your floors or your shower walls and be done with it. Now, it’s more like wallpaper. You can create such a unique look, and (unlike wallpaper) it’s so easy to maintain.” The Old Village homeowners understood the advances in tile and decided to take full advantage of the modern options for their historical home. Buckhannon Brothers helped with these options by installing the homeowners’ choices in two master his-and-hers bathrooms, two guest bathrooms, the kitchen, and the laundry room. The dual master bathrooms contain features fit for the opposing sexes. The husband’s space sports natural stone in warm hues, while the wife’s area flaunts unique matte and iridescent glass tiling. “Her side of the master bathroom is so feminine. Its beautiful, coastal color fits the marsh-front venue. Glass tile like this has become more popular over the past few years. A lot of people think it’s kind of trendy, but I think this room in particular is a great application to show that it can be very traditional,” says Sonya about her love for this bathroom's design. The glass tile isn’t the only unique installation in the bathrooms of this home. Chair rails donning the guest bathroom’s shower

walls and heated flooring (even inside one of the showers) add to the lavatories’ unique design. After the bathrooms were complete, the Buckhannon Brothers team returned several weeks later to complete the kitchen installation (following the arrival of custom cabinetry imported from England). The homeowners chose a Honey Onyx subway tile for the backsplash and Biblical Stone imported from Israel to be the focal point above the range. Quarried from the deserts around Bethlehem and Jerusalem, every piece of Biblical Stone has a distinctive color and pattern. When installed, each limestone tile looks varied, yet the individual pieces naturally match one another. To punctuate the kitchen, Buckhannon Brothers installed a custom inlay above the range surrounded by a pencil frame, a minute detail that enhances the focus of the inlay. By incorporating these textures throughout the kitchen (and, really, throughout the entire house), the homeowners were able to complement and pay homage to the home’s rich historical past and construct a living space that is both vibrant and impeccably designed. v For more information, call Buckhannon Brothers Tile at (843) 881-8911 or visit buckhannonbrothers.com.

(above) In this guest bathroom shower, the team at Buckhannon Brothers Tile added horizontal lines of contrasting tile, giving the shower a sophisticated, layered feel. (below) Going hand-in-hand with the feminine side of the his-and-hers master-bathroom pair, the husband’s lavatory boasts a masculine motif and heated floors—even in the shower!

Check out our full interview with Sonya at charlestonhomeanddesign.com/videos or scan the QR code using your mobile phone.

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Nearly two years ago, the Brokaws, Wadmalaw Island homeowners, lost their

house to a devastating fire caused by a wayward lightning strike. After picking up the pieces and deciding to rebuild, the couple began imagining a custom home with all the amenities they’ve always wanted. “Well, I started out with pictures,” explains Jacqui Brokaw. “Just tearing them out of magazines is the best way I’ve ever known to design a house. I’ve remodeled before, but I’ve never had the opportunity to work on

new construction, especially a project as large as this one.” With their pictures in hand, the Brokaws began working with an architect to design their home; Jacqui was most concerned about the kitchen. She recalls, “Working with an architect for the actual plans, my husband and I pretty much designed the house ourselves. One of my starting places was the kitchen. That room always seems to be the last room that is considered, but I wanted to start with the kitchen.”

After poring through tons of shelter magazines and ripping out the photos she liked, homeowner Jacqui Brokaw decided on a design for her kitchen incorporating Smithport Cabinetry installed by local company Advanced Kitchen Designs.

Thomas Lauderdale with Homeowner Jacqui Brokaw



The hood is accented by an intricate tile backsplash provided by Melcer Tile. The homeowner was pleased to find a minimal price difference between painted and stained Smithport Cabinetry.

Nestled off of the kitchen is the breakfast room, housing a little bit of counter space for favorite morning appliances—such as an espresso machine or a toaster—and plenty of cabinetry for storage.

After completing the design, the Brokaws took their plans to Thomas Lauderdale at Advanced Kitchen Designs to perfect the cabinetry layout; he came highly recommended to the couple by a close friend in the Charleston area. Thomas quickly began transforming the Brokaws’ plans into a functional kitchen. The team chose the affordable, fully custom designs of Smithport Cabinetry, a cabinet manufacturing company based in Tennessee. The cabinetry around the kitchen has a white, painted finish; in contrast, the island features a darker finish. The unique touches of the kitchen—such as the hood with custom corbels, the stacking cabinets, and the non-traditional door style—have fulfilled Jacqui’s desire for beauty in the most utilized room of the house. And, upon seeing the cost, she was pleasantly surprised that she could have

the custom look that she saw in so many shelter publications, while still fitting comfortably within her family’s budget.

Thomas didn’t stop with the installation of the kitchen; he also carried out the Brokaws’ plans for the breakfast room, the master bathroom, two guest bathrooms, and the laundry room. He couldn’t complete these projects all on his own, though. It was through a collaboration with other Lowcountry home professionals that Thomas was able to deliver such a beautiful kitchen and bathroom for these local homeowners. He worked with Melcer

Tile to provide the intricate tiling, Vitoria to choose the stunning granite countertops, Ferguson Enterprises to find the perfectly matching faucet, and Rick’s Lighting to add the finishing

touches. Thomas, with his band of local companies working together, was able to construct a functional, custom kitchen (and bathrooms!) for the Brokaws, who are ready to move in to their new home atop the ashes of their previous abode.v For more information, call Advanced Kitchen Designs of Charleston at (843) 225-9344 or visit akd.biz.

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In addition to the kitchen and breakfast room, Thomas Lauderdale of Advanced Kitchen Designs worked with the homeowners to install cabinetry in the master bathroom and two guest bathrooms.


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After recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, Melvin and Lessie Smith, understand-

ably, are less agile and more cautious than they once were. So, it’s no wonder that the two considered finding an alternative to their four-story Wild Dunes home—even reaching the point of researching assisted living facilities. After, they met Sam Hiott of Advantage El-evators, however, they decided to initiate the healthy undertaking of installing an elevator in their pre-existing home. “To start, we found Sam, and that was a blessing,” explained Lessie. “We had to go to the Ar-chitectural Review Committee (ARC) to get all the permits, and that took more time than it took Sam to put in the elevator.” Initially, the Smiths preferred to add an el-evator to the front exterior of their home, as it would be less expensive to install. But, the ARC denied their request because it would change the look of the home from the street. In order to appease the commit-tee, the Smiths and their contractor from

Maintain, Inc. enclosed their Charleston-Single style porches to create the custom-sized shaft. “We had to raise the roof in order to have the elevator, but in the process we did a

lot of other remodel-ing,” Lessie said, clearly happy with the turnout. Advantage Elevators installed a Home Eleva-tors Direct hydraulic el-evator package with a custom-sized maple cab and clear, acrylic doors. “One of my requests was that we make sure it was large enough to put a wheelchair in,” Melvin described. “Also, we chose the acrylic

door because if you have any claustro-phobia, that would make a big difference.” Working in the elevator business for years, Sam knows how to accommodate a homeowner’s specific needs. Sam detailed, “Because the elevator is out here in the salt air, dealing with rust, everything that is metal is powder coated. We also use an electronic valve for our hydraulic systems, which means that you don’t have to make

the adjustments that you do with a me-chanical valve. The electronic valve actually anticipates the change in oil viscosity caused by changing temperatures. We’re the only manufacturer of residential elevators [in all of Charleston] that uses an electronic valve in their home elevators.” With homeowners like the Smiths who are not in the market for home maintenance, this installation is ideal. “This has made a terrific difference,” Lessie asserted. “We can stay here forever, now.” v For more information on Advantage Elevators, call (843) 475-3541 or visit advantageelevators.com.

love lifts us upAging Isle of Palms homeowners find a renewed love for their Wild Dunes four-floor, marina-side home with the addition of a custom-built elevator.

(left) Advantage Elevators installed a custom-sized, 14.5 square-foot elevator cab so that the Smiths could easily transport luggage, groceries, or a wheelchair, if need be. (middle) The neighbors' house depicts the original configuration. (right) The Architectural Review Committee allowed the Smiths to enclosed their stacked porches to create an elevator shaft. From the finished exterior, one would never know that there had been an extensive remodel.

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The home and design industry has heard nothing but good things about Kiawah Island’s up-and-coming Indigo Park, which features the 2013 HGTV Dream Home. The entire

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island resort town; to do this, they employed the help of several local businesses, including plumbing, lighting, and appliance company Ferguson Bath, Kitch-en & Lighting Gallery. Heather Thomas of Ferguson describes Indigo Park saying, “The developers’ main concern was to be an eco-friendly com-

munity. So, specifically, they wanted to ensure that their homes achieved Platinum LEED-Certification. Because we work with homeowners and builders on a daily basis with green products, we were knowledgeable about the lighting and plumbing fixtures appropriate for the job.” However, green building is not unique to Kiawah; simple additions and upgrades can bring your own home closer to a LEED Certification. Working in the industry for years and with the developers of this unique Kiawah neighborhood, Heather and her Ferguson col-league Wade Kuisel, have come up with several solutions for the homeowner who wants to not only make a tiny carbon footprint on the environment, but also save a little cash on his or her energy bill. For lighting, the duo recommends recessed LED can lights by CSL Lighting and dual-function, under-cabinet LED task lamps, like the ones they installed in the Indigo Park home. Heather describes, “LED lighting is probably the most cutting-edge technology in the residential arena right now. The new lamps are different from tra-ditional bulbs because they have a significantly longer life span. A

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(left) LED recessed can lighting in this Indigo Park home’s ceilings actually saves the homeowners money on their electricity bill and helps them make a smaller impact on our earth’s environment. (right) With beautiful design and vast, vaulted ceilings, the homes in Indigo Park prove that one can have both beauty and energy efficiency.

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One of the newest, green-friendliest neighborhoods, Indigo Park on Kiawah Island is the location of HGTV’s 2013 Dream Home. The beauty of the neighborhood is unparalleled, and the talent of local home professionals (such as Aqua Blue Pools; Christopher Rose Architects; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; and Liberty Cedar, just to name a few) utilized in this neighborhood’s design is unmatchable.



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typical LED lamp lasts for 50,000 hours, whereas a traditional bulb lasts between 900 and 2,500 hours. You rarely have to worry about the maintenance of it, so you don’t have to ask your husband every few months, ‘Will you please go and change those light bulbs?’” In addition to these perks, LED lamps use about six times less energy than a typical bulb. LED lighting is not the only feature that Ferguson recommends for an earth-friendly, pocket-kind home. The plumbing fixtures used throughout a house can have a significant impact on the price of the wa-ter bill. Wade suggests using low-flow fau-cet heads. The bathrooms in this Indigo Park home, in particular, feature Grohe brand low-flow faucets. Wade raves, “Even though they are low-flow fixtures, the sen-sation you have of the water flowing still

feels like a regular faucet. I turned it on, and I couldn’t believe it.” If you’re seek-ing to save money, though, don’t stop with just the faucets—consider installing dual-flush toilets. Toto brand dual-flush toilets (which are also installed in these bath-rooms) save up to a half-gallon of water every time you visit the loo. “That’s quite a bit; I know that can add up,” quips Wade. By utilizing the new technology on the market—for your lighting and plumbing fixture needs—utility bills can drop drasti-cally, and for this Indigo Park home, these simple upgrades (among others) have led to a Platinum LEED Certification, which is the highest ranking available. v For more information, contact Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery at (843) 747-6301 or visit ferguson.com.

(above and bottom right) The faucets featured in this home are all low-flow faucets, which use significantly less water each time you turn them on. (top

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The Desciak family of Mount Pleas-ant had a backyard that was barely usable. Their house was lovely, but

they didn’t dare venture outside, let alone spend quality family time together there. Their dislike of the space in-creased so much that Bill and Jennifer Desciak—parents of four growing boys—consid-ered moving, despite their love for the house. They looked but could not find a seamless combination of indoor and outdoor living space. So, they decided to drastically revamp the plot they had owned for nearly 11 years. In order to keep the teens hap-py and close to home, Bill and Jennifer envisioned a green space for their soccer-loving sons, a barbeque space with

shade for Jennifer’s family dinners, a flat screen television for Bill's entertainment, and last but not least, a pool, spa, and fire pit combination to satisfy every family mem-ber—and their friends. To achieve their

goals, they chose architect Losse Knight of LFK Architects, LLC and custom pool designer and builder Josh Atkinson of At-kinson Pools and Spas.

“We’ve been in business for 30 years; I am actually a third-generation pool builder. Sometimes people joke that I was born to do it,” stated Josh. This similar family bond, along with Atkinson Pools’ design quality and flexibility, were the reasons the Desciaks chose the Atkinsons for their backyard remodel. And, what a good pair it turned out to be! Jennifer explained, “We went through several concepts and found ourselves moving the pool a little further away [from the house] based upon this new

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Stunning silver travertine decking (top) and a fire pit and hot tub combination (above) allowed the Desciaks the opportunity, finally, to take advantage of the backyard property they had owned for over 11 years.

outdoor kitchen. So, we kind of settled on this shape, and then we designed [the rest of the backyard] around the shape.” They added a hot tub and fire pit, both clad in silver travertine decking (with stunning veining), one option of many that Atkinson Pools has samples of in their showroom. To complement the decking, the couple chose French Silver exposed quartz aggre-gate for their interior pool finish. “There were three colors [varying in darkness] that we could have gone with,” described Bill. “There was black, which we were ini-tially intrigued by because it looked like a lagoon, and then there was the traditional look, which is the lightest [option]. It was

just too bright, but the [middle option] was a nice in-between because it gave the pool a warmer feel, and it fell in well with the travertine, too.” Since the design and layout was com-pletely custom, through each step, Josh and his team assisted the Desciaks with their material choices. Josh said, “Early on, we strive to form a relationship with our clients that is built on trust. It helps to have candid conversations about their visions throughout the building process. Even after this project was completed, I still enjoy visiting with them.” Bill and Jennifer were quite pleased with the partnership and final product.

Jennifer stated, “We use our backyard a lot more now. I mean, we sit out here to eat dinner and entertain our family and friends coming into town. The kids even do their homework out here. It’s like our second living room.” v For more information, call Atkinson Pools and Spas at (843) 881-3068 or visit atkinsonpools.com.


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A stone’s throw from Fort Moult-rie, the homes on the southern tip of Sullivan’s Island are im-

mersed in history. Like many houses in the Lowcountry, they may be indoc-trinated—hundreds of years down the line—into Charleston’s historic registry. With the harsh UV rays, salt sprays, and rough winds of the island, however, it is likely that many will fall by the wayside before ever earning their historic plaque. One way homeowners Ed and Carolyn Al-len ensured that their home will be around for years to come (at least for their lifetime) was to have Permacoat of Charleston coat their wood-sided home with Tex-Cote, a titanium- (for strength) and calcium- (for breathability) based coating that is ten times thicker than traditional exterior paint and, thus, holds a 45-year warranty. In Carolyn and Ed’s newly coated screened-in porch overlooking the cove inlet, Michael Shiver, owner of Permacoat of Charleston, explained the benefits of

Tex-Cote over other options: “Standard water-based paint is about 70-percent water, so that when the paint cures or evaporates, there is only 30 percent of the

material left. Tex-Cote is 68-percent material, so it is a lot thicker and lasts a lot longer. There are some other products out there that are elastomerics, like vinyl or ceramic paint, but they don’t breathe. It is very important for a house to be able to let the air come and go. Mold and mildew are two of the prob-lems with using the plastic paints.” A work-from-home consultant for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ed de-scribes himself as a detail-oriented, value buyer, which means he does his homework for a good invest-ment. “I come from Atlanta where normal paint lasts 25 years,” Ed quipped. “When we moved here, I started checking around for types of

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Hip, new, upper-King restaurant Stars enhances their atmosphere and safety by partnering with fellow local business QEI Security and Technology.

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(above left) Volume control is very important to downtown restaurant Stars because of strict roof-top noise restrictions. So, Quality Electric installed the electrical wiring, and QEI, a division of Quality Electric, installed these unobtrusive speakers and programmed a system so that, at the touch of an iPad or iPhone, the sound could be diminished. (above right) Chad Sanders, owner of QEI, demonstrates the ease at which a restaurant manager or homeowner can control lights, sound, and even HVAC and security systems.


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these homeowners reached out to Charles-ton Woodworks to design and build a large cabinetry installation that would display the matriarch’s vast collection of books around a traditional fireplace, above which would sit a sleek, flat-screen TV. Sarah Jacobs (who has been helping her father, James, owner of Charleston Woodworks, in the shop since she was twelve) describes, “The design was all very traditional in style to match the rest of the house, but they want-ed space for their modern technology, too.” To create these mixed-era masterpieces, James implemented classic, handmade

techniques coupled with the modern conve-nience of a CNC router, which is a comput-er-operated routing device. Sarah explains, “My father hand made the mantelpiece in the living room. It’s kind of a pet project of his; anytime a mantel comes up, he likes to check out of the office and go reintroduce himself to what he loves about woodwork-ing. The fluting detail, however, was made using a CNC machine. We have one employ-ee who draws the designs on the computer; those drawings are then sent to the CNC router, which transforms the illustration into a three-dimensional design. We like the machinery because it provides a much faster

With a business philosophy that combines the traditional with the up and coming, Charleston Woodworks brings a medley of past and present into their latest custom design.

(top and above right) The homeowners wanted the traditional look of library bookcases and a fireplace, yet they also wanted space for the latest technology, like a flat-screen TV. (above left) Although Charleston Woodworks did not handcraft the kitchen cabinetry, they did install it and make minor adjustments so that it fit into the room’s design with precision.

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By Megan Busch Photography by Patrick Brickman & Matt Bolt

Delve into the Sweet Life of Kristin Kuhlke Cobb of Charleston's Cupcake

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Every time I walk into Cupcake, I’m utterly thrilled with the anticipation of biting into a red velvet treat; it’s my favorite dessert of all time. Where do all of your delicious—and often more unique than traditional red velvet—flavors originate?

Kristin: When I first opened the bakery, my biggest inspiration came from the grocery store; I would walk up and down the ice cream aisles and find new flavors. Today, though, I’ve been blessed with creative staff members who discover a lot of new flavors on their own. When I get involved with the process, I just focus on flavors I enjoy—like salted caramel—and turn them into cupcakes. When there are certain flavors that are popular or trendy, we try to incorporate those into the reci-pes, too. I also have a few family recipes in the store; the pumpkin cupcakes that we bake in the fall are my aunt’s recipe.

You seem to really have a passion for the oven, so much so that it has become an integral part of your life. Where did you first learn how to bake?

Kristin: My dad did the majority of the cooking when I was growing up, so he taught both my sister and me how to cook. My dad was more of a cook rather than a baker, but he always made us these wild, crazy cakes for our birthdays. One year, my cake was made to look like a moun-tain; it had about six different cake flavors with a different type of filling in between each layer. However, he didn’t make the icing stiff enough to keep it from running down the sides of the mountain. It was a mess, but it was awesome.

Have you ever incorporated any of your dad’s wild flavors into cupcakes at the store?

Kristin: Not really—the mountain wasn’t the only creation that didn’t turn out quite right (giggles). Another year, he attempted a red velvet cake for my birth-day. It turned out so badly that he tossed it out on the picnic table in the backyard for the birds to eat. He also made me a gi-ant ice cream sundae the night I first rode a bike without training wheels. He was so proud! It was filled with three different

ice cream flavors and every kind of sauce and sprinkle he could find in our pantry. It made me sick, but I'll never forget it. His passion for unique sweets really inspired me, and I’d like to think that I perfected some of his concoctions. [The red velvet flavor at Cupcake is their top seller!]

What made you turn these wonderful memories of your dad baking into an actual career and business?

Kristin: When I moved to New York on a sort-of sabbatical, I went to a friend’s birthday party, and her boyfriend brought cupcakes. I thought that was just the most exciting thing because I hadn’t really seen cupcakes since I was a kid. It was such a fun thing to do because everybody got to pick his or her own cake flavor. Then, I started going to Magnolia Bakery, which was on Sex and the City, and I found loads of inspiration there.

After a year, I moved back to Charleston and decided that I would open a cupcake bakery. Most people thought I was to-tally nuts because they had never heard

(above left and right) As a recent birthday treat, Darryl purchased professional interior design services from Adrian Truluck of Parker Sims Interiors for Kristin. One of the rooms that they completely redesigned was the office, where Kristin balances the books and handles the business side of Cupcake. (right, counter-clockwise from top) One of Darryl’s favorite aspects of his family’s home is the location; it is nestled in an area where he, as a cycler, can bike downtown or all the way to Sullivan’s Island. Colorful, blooming flowers surrounding the home brighten the Cobbs’ cottage even on a crisp, fall day. On their back porch, the Cobbs sit at a table that Kristin creatively built herself.

La Dolce VitaKristin Cobb of Cupcake


The design of Bodie’s nursery began with the elephant fabric used on the curtains and pillows. Kristin found the pattern and fell in love with it. When she took it to her interior designer, the duo decided to pair it with green because it’s a much more modern color for a boy’s nursery than the traditional blue. The result could not have been any more stylish for Bodie’s abode!

of a cupcake store, but my family and my best friend were more than supportive throughout my whole ad-venture.

What great inspiration—birthday cakes as a kid and cupcakes at a New York birthday party as an adult. After watching Sex and the City for years, I think living in New York City would be a won-derful experience. Is it all that the show makes it out to be?

Kristin: In every way you would think it’s cool, it is cool. But, it can also be very lonely and expensive. My friends and I used to laugh and say that every time you walked out your door in New York, twenty bucks flew out of your pocket. You can’t go anywhere or do anything in the city without spending money. So, when you’re trying to save or budget, you just have to stay in your apartment, which is usually unbeliev-ably small. In my place, I had a trundle bed, and in the trundle was where I kept all of my sweaters and win-ter clothes—I didn’t have space anywhere else. I just had this trundle bed and the teeny, tiny, little apart-ment with a miniature sink and a miniature oven.

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(above left) The living room features some of Darryl and Kristin’s favorite art that they have collected during their various travels. (above and below right) With the redesign of the house, Kristin wanted to incorporate some of their older furniture into the new look. Her designer, Adrian, used the favorite pieces that Kristin already had to create the new space.

There’s no Southern sweetness. For instance, when you’re in-terviewing, you have to be all about your career and die-hard; that was difficult for me.

Despite all of this, though, I loved living there. The culture, the art, the museums, and everything else are just amazing. Oh! And the food and shopping—you can’t beat it.

Living in the city really sounds like an awesome experi-ence, even with its pitfalls; do you ever go back to visit?

Kristin: The city will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’ll continue to visit. My husband and I actually got mar-ried there in Central Park. It was wonderful! We flew up, and we walked through Central Park to try to figure out where exactly we were going to do the ceremony. We found this pa-vilion called the Women’s Pavilion right near a lake that we thought was really pretty. The morning of the wedding, we just went to the park with a few friends for the ceremony.



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(above left) The dining room, adjacent to the kitchen, is where Kristin entertains. When the couple has friends over, everyone gathers between the dining area and the kitchen. (above middle) The Tour De France painting is one of Darryl’s favorites because it reflects his passion for cycling. (above right) Even though Kristin’s job requires her to bake on a regular basis, she still loves coming home and whipping up a good dinner in her kitchen.

It was really hilarious during the cer-emony because random people in the park would stand and just watch. One lady, who we didn’t even know, was real-ly getting up close to us taking pictures. It was great (laughs).

We try to make it back to the city once a year; we just have so many memories there.

I would imagine so! Do you like to travel elsewhere, too?

Kristin: We’re big travelers. We like to go to the Jazz Festival in New Orleans each year, and we spent our honey-moon—before our wedding—in Italy. We went to Rome, Siena, Florence, and Cinque Terre; we drove all around Tuscany, too.

Did any one of the cities in particular grab your heart or make a most-mem-orable impression?

Kristin: I really liked Tuscany. The first time I went to Italy, I stayed in an inn in Arezzo run by a mother and

daughter—Rosy and Carla. When I went with Darryl, we went back to the same place. There, I had the best ti-ramisu that I’ve ever had, so I asked Carla if she would teach me her rec-ipe. She and her mom taught me five different desserts, including the tira-misu. The family was just so open and welcoming to Darryl and me. They had us sit at the table with their fam-ily, and we had this three-hour-long dinner where we just relaxed, ate, drank, and talked. It was such an ex-perience.

Also, one night we went out to dinner with Carla, and she gave us a tour of the whole town. She had lived there all her life. She told us all the history and took us to the school, which we never would have found on our own. She had us visit her friend’s vineyard where they make organic cheeses and all organic wines. So, we got to do a tasting and see how the organic vine-yard works. We enjoyed every minute of the trip. I’m so in love with Italy that I can’t even stand it.

This seems like the perfect way to spend a honeymoon. With travelling to Italy, New York, and New Orleans, it sounds like you and Darryl have had a lot of fun adventures together. What was your very first adventure; how did you first meet?

Darryl: Well, we kind of knew each oth-er just well enough to say hello. Then, a mutual friend said, “You ought to go out with Kristin.” So, I took her to McCra-dy’s. Our first date was actually on the one-year anniversary of Cupcake and the seventh anniversary of my architec-tural firm.

It’s quite impressive that both of you are entrepreneurs, owning and man-aging your own businesses.

Kristin: It is, but I never really had the kind of career that Darryl did. He went to school for architecture, became an architect, and opened his own architectural firm. I went to Clemson, then I kind of bounced around between different jobs. I



think that because we’re both busi-ness owners and entrepreneurs, we work especially well together. We can understand each other’s business, so that makes life easier.

What did you do before opening Cupcake?

Kristin: My degree is in financial man-agement and accounting. I worked in food and beverage here in Charleston for a number of years waiting tables and bartending. I also did some bookkeeping jobs, and then I took some sales posi-tions. I worked at BMW, and I sold cell phones. For many years, I was known as The Cell Phone Girl, and now I’m known as The Cupcake Girl.

Darryl: When she first opened her first Cupcake store, people would bring their cell phones in there for her to fix them.

Kristin: I finally had to tell them, “I don’t do that anymore. You’re on your own” (laughs).

You each have your own special niche in the business world now. Darryl, how did you get your start in architecture?

Darryl: I’ve always known that I wanted to be in architecture. I went to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to study. After that, I was required to work for different firms and complete 5,600 hours of intern-ship credit, which takes about three years. Then, there were nine tests I had to take to become a certified ar-chitect. Once I was finished, I started Cobb Architects.

Kristin: When I think of stories about us, I just always think of Darryl going to school and becoming an architect. He worked so hard, and I’m proud of him. He’s done such great work around the Lowcountry, too. It’s a riot to have him drive through areas like I’On and Daniel Island and listen to him give a tour. He’s like, “I did that one, that one, that one, that one, and those three.”

He’s not the only man you have to be proud of; you two just welcomed a brand new little man into the world. How does it feel to be parents?

Kristin: We feel pretty normal and pret-ty good. We’re actually getting a decent amount of sleep. At six weeks, Bodie just

started sleeping about eleven hours each night. I’m not complaining.

What a blessing for the two of you that he sleeps all night long. The name Bodie is really unique. How did you decide on it?

Darryl: Well, at first we couldn’t pick a name. Then, we were watching the Ken-tucky Derby, and I said, “Whoever wins this race, that will be our kid’s name.” The winner of the race ended up being I’ll Have Another. Kristin refused to name our kid that. But, Bodemeister came in second, so we named him Bodie. His middle name is Anderson because that’s my dad’s and my middle name.

You guys have a wonderful home in which to raise sweet, little Bodie. What made you choose this place to settle down?

Kristin: We have such a great neighbor-hood and such great neighbors. There are always little kids playing outside. Right now, I can’t imagine living any-where else.

Darryl: I’ll tell you a cool story about this house. Being an architect, I was get-


(above and below) The Cobbs’ bedroom features wainscoting and hardwood flooring that Darryl installed himself before Kristin moved in. The couple is always updating and redesigning, making each room in their house feel cozy and personal.

ting ready to build a custom home. I bought the lot; I drew the plans. While in the permitting stage, this house became available, and I snatched it off the market. The reason I did it was because of the lo-cation. I love to cycle, and from here, you can cycle or run anywhere. I can leave the driveway and go to Charleston or go to the islands. It’s great.

Do you guys think that designing and building a custom home is in your future?

Darryl: Yeah. You know, maybe one day. I like this house, but we would like to have a pool and some other features. If I was designing our home, it would probably be a little more modern, and there would be a big island in the kitchen. Right now, it’s always a little tight in here because everyone piles in our small kitchen and dining room. You know how peo-ple have the big, open floor plans now with that big island in between the living room and the kitchen? That’s what we would do. We would like a really nice screened-in porch, and I’d love it if I could de-sign our future home to be on the water. That would be the best scenario—something over the marsh.

Kristin: I think that one day I’d like to live in a Darryl Cobb original (laughs).

Darryl: We’re content, though. If it happens, great, but if it doesn’t, this is a wonderful spot too.

It’s so refreshing to hear two people actually say that they’re content and happy. You have done so many things to update the home, making it cozy and a reflection of who you are. What are some of the more recent changes and updates you’ve made here?

Kristin: I had never worked with an interior de-signer before, so for my birthday gift this year, Darryl got me Adrian Truluck of Parker Sims In-teriors. Adrian and I remodeled the kitchen and completely revamped the other areas of the house. It was great working with a designer; Adrian just seemed to get my style, and everything has come together nicely. Outside, we added the firepit and did the planting. Darryl also painted the shutters blue not too long ago.

Darryl: Before the most recent redesign—and be-fore Kristin moved in—I made some other adjust-ments to the house. I put on a new front porch, a new front door, the beadboard and wainscoting in the bedroom, all the crown molding, and hard-wood floors. We’ve just made a couple different layers of changes.



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So, before Kristin moved in, was this house more like a man cave?

Darryl: Surprisingly no (chuckles). I’m a minimalist, so there was just a lot less stuff in here.

Kristin: He actually had curtains hung and throw pillows. As I started coming around, though, more and more things started appearing in the house.

The décor, now that you’ve moved in, seems to focus on a lot of eclectic art. Did you bring that into the design, Kristin?

Kristin: We actually both like to collect art, and it’s something we enjoy doing together.

Darryl: All of our art has some sort of meaning to it. We have one painting of my dog that passed away last year, one of the Tour de France because I love to cycle, a few pieces from our trips to New Orleans, some from our honeymoon, and a couple local finds as well. We’re going to try to get a piece this year when we go to New York.

Do you have plans for the future of this house—besides fill-ing it with more memorable artwork from forthcoming ad-ventures?

Darryl: Nothing major. We may add a screened-in porch to the back, and I’ll keep adding landscaping a little every year. We were thinking about doing an addition off the living room, but I don’t know that we need it. When I found out we were going to have a kid, I thought the house was too small, but now I think it’s just the right size.

Who knows? Maybe with another baby, an extra room just might be necessary.

Kristin: Darryl told me it was a one-in, one-out deal. We might have to lose a dog to have another kid (laughs). Whatever it may be, we’ll see together what the future holds—for the house and for our family.

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Wine - h!Whether stocked with complex California Cabernets, bold French Burgundys, or

even bottles of sweet Lowcountry Muscadine, a wine tasting space—be it a cellar or a bar—is always a luxurious addition to a home. As most wine connoisseurs know, the atmosphere of a vineyard is very much associated with the outcome of the vintage. The same can be said for the enjoyment of wine—the better the surroundings, the better the taste. We imagine that tasting wine in any of the following handsome spaces would inspire Wine Spectator scores from 90 to 100…for most (Swill can’t be overlooked, even in the nicest, wood-clad cellar in all of Charleston.). Cheers!


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Symmetry is of the utmost importance for this focal-point bar in a home on the Isle of Palms.

Designed by Stewart Culler (and built by the Amish), the cabinets are constructed of maple with a cool paint and glaze finish, and the door insets are a seedy glass. To ensure the piece corresponded with its surroundings, the builders matched the decorative valence rail on the open display cabinet to the toe rail in the near-by kitchen.

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Gray, inset shaker cabinetry and mahogany countertops (by Mt. Pleasant Wood Works)

make this wet bar a unique addition to a downtown Charleston abode. Interior designer Elizabeth Sullivan seamlessly blended those masculine attributes with light peach throw pillows and dramatic, pink window panels. But, what makes the space truly special is the antiqued mirror backsplash provided by R Squared. Only a mature red and some French brie could add to this room's appeal. RS Custom Homes, LLC (843) 886-5187 rscustomhome.com

Hamlin Plantation, Mt. Pleasant-Half Lap and Crisscross Angled Wine Storage-Glass Inset by Port City Glass-Countertop by Palmetto Surfacing

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Center Lake, Mt. Pleasant-Face Frame Constructed Boxes-Five-Piece Raised-Panel Doors-Hand Lacquered with Alabaster Satin-Pinstriped with a Chocolate Glaze Whole Home Designed (using 3-D CAD) and Bar Built In-House by Dynamic Design Build(843) 345-5044 • dynamicdesign-build.com

West Ashley-Solid Surface, Faux Marble Countertop-Frameless, Raised-Panel Cabinets-Espresso Stained Finish-GE Profile Wine Cooler with Front Exhaust Cabinetry and Countertop Supplied and Installed by Jilco Kitchen and Bath(843) 849-6465 • jilcokitchenandbath.comT

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T his wet bar features a Spanish Cedar butcher block countertop which was made to match the homeowner’s fireplace

mantle. In addition to the traditional custom cherry wood cabinetry, the tasting space boasts some of the finest technological features: an under-counter beverage center with a matching ice maker and a built-in entertainment unit above for those who enjoy some guilty-pleasure programming with their vino.

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This Daniel Island outdoor patio has a true coastal flair with crushed oyster decking, a distressed wood wine bar with tin tile

inserts, and a jaw dropping, locally manufactured, recycled-glass countertop. With a mix of window panes, oysters, green Coca-Cola glasses, and Bombay Sapphire gin bottles, this Fisher Recycling custom bar top would be a fantastic place to enjoy a bottle of crisp white wine.

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This rich, impressive wine room is on the terrace level of a residence on Wadmalaw Island in Anchorage

Plantation. However, the use of dry-stacked Tennessee fieldstone for the accent wall and Lagos Azul tumbled stone flooring makes it look as though it were located in the Northern Great Plains. Grand mahogany shelving, custom manufactured by Kessick Wine Cellars, displays the homeowner’s favorite vintages.

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-L-Shaped, Three-Inch Wood Countertop -Glazed and Stained Maple Cabinetry -Matching Wood-Paneled Wine Cooler -Barrel-Vaulted Inset Shelving

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Dunes West, Mt. Pleasant-Cherry Wood with a Muscadine Stain -Black Light Rail-LED Under-Cabinet Lighting

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The charcoal and garnet color scheme makes this special built-in a one-of-a-kind place to store

and pour the finest reds from around the world. With in- and under-cabinet lighting, each striation in the granite is magnified, and each delicate piece of glassware is highlighted. While there is no place to belly-up, we’re sure (with a feature piece like this) that there are plenty of other amazing lounging spaces in the house in which to enjoy a glass.

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Storage is key in this geometrical wonder of a wine room. With triangular shaped cubbies, Mt.

Pleasant restaurant Basil is able to quickly and easily access a collection of wine under the same label and proudly display their finest magnum bottles. Designed by Tara Romano of Neil Stevenson Architects, each solid walnut rack is both beautiful for patrons and functional for sommeliers.

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Tuscany has nothing on this Old Village wine cellar. The rustic, knotty-pine shelving, crown

moulding, and mantle perfectly accentuate the aged brick fireplace surround so that, when tasting, the space feels intimate and cozy versus chilly, like a wine cellar tends to be. The long, porcelain tiles, laid in a herringbone pattern, add visual interest and a variation of texture to the space. And, they will not warp or stain if someone spills a little wine when having a little fun.

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No matter what your flavor—modern, rustic, cottage, or vintage—and no matter what your

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and the cabinetry. Here to walk you through the cornucopia of options and upgrades, the editors at CH+D have chosen a few amazing, local kitchens to get your creative juices simmering. And, because you’ll likely want to snag some design aspects (they’re that imitation-worthy!), we’ve pulled out a few complementary elements for your purchasing pleasure.


Builder: Priester's Custom Contracting, LLC(843) 200-8495 | priestercustomhomes.com Mosiac: Art Mosaics of the Carolinas

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Countertops: World Stone Distributors (843) 744-5665 | graniteonline.net

Interior Designer: MW Hunter Custom Interiors(843) 556-4939 | mwhunter.com

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Architect:

Builder: Russ Cooper Associates, Inc. Interior Designer: Denise Balassi of Interior ConsultantsCabinetry Provider: K&K Cabinets, LLC

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Bianco White TilePalmetto Tile Distributors, Inc.(843)266-8700 | palmettotile.com

Calligaris Exia BarstoolDanco Modern Furniture(843) 884-2256 | dancohome.com

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Fish GurglersMW Hunter Custom Interiors(843) 556-4939 | mwhunter.com

Designer Kitchens and Baths, Inc.(843) 763-7717 designerkitchensandbathsinc.com

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About this Photo:Builder: Norm Labrie of N.C. Labrie Custom BuildersArchitect: Scott Sullivan of Scott Sullivan DesignInterior Designer: Andy BenningtonFlooring: Melcer Tile


Subway TileBuckhannon Brothers Tile (843) 881-8911 buckhannonbrothers.com

Bertazzoni Double OvenSwift Appliance(843) 388-7283 swiftappliancesc.com

Hubbardton Forge Mobius PendantFerguson Enterprises, Inc. (843) 747-6301 | ferguson.com




Woven Shade Provider: Best Buy Blinds (843) 884-3454 | bestbuyblindsinc.com

Builder: Southern Structures, Inc. (843) 442-7354 | southernstructures.org


Builder: Thomas M. Evans Custom Building and Renovations • Interior Designer: Amy Trowman Design • Fixtures: Lowcountry Lighting Center

Architect: Bill Childs of WH Childs and Associates • Plumbing Fixtures: Moluf's • Window Provider: Buck Lumber and Building Supply, Inc.

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Countertop Designer and Fabricator: Eco Designer Concrete (843) 364-6917 | ecodesignerconcrete.com

Painter and Cabinetry Refinisher: 1st Class Painting & Restoration (843) 261-0212 | paintfirstclass.biz

Builder: Thomas M. Evans Custom Building and Renovations • Interior Designer: Amy Trowman Design • Fixtures: Lowcountry Lighting Center Builder: Travis Arnett of Arnett Construction

Interior Designer: Karen Blasko and Melinda Welch • Paint Provider: Sherwin-Williams


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About this Kitchen:


The Verdi Company(843) 744-6550 theverdicompany.com

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Tea Pot Palmetto Moon Antiques(843) 856-1881


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GE Microwave OvenFerguson Enterprises, Inc.(843) 747-6301 | ferguson.com

American Black Walnut FlooringElegant Hardwood Floors (843) 723-8172 | elegant-hf.com

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Intercom SystemDaniel Island Audio/Video and Structured Wiring, LLC(843) 471-2990danielislandaudio.com

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Bell Jar Lighting Charleston Lamp Company(843) 763-9150 charlestonlampcompany.com

Snow White Marble inHerringbone PatternPalmetto Tile Distributors, Inc.(843) 266-8700 | palmettotile.com

Hand-Scraped American Cherry Wood Charleston One Source(843) 278-1751 charlestononesource.com

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TRUFIG Wall PlateAccucom Integrations Group, Inc.(843) 769-4822 accucomig.com

Kohler Revival FaucetFerguson Enterprises, Inc. (843) 747-6301 ferguson.com

ELK Buckingham ChandelierRick's Lighting(843) 763-2282 | rickslighting.com

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Countertops: Lowcountry Stone SolutionsAppliance Provider: Wholesale Appliance Center

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Antique Water CoolerTerrace Oaks Antique Mall(843) 795-9689 terraceoaksantiques.com

Quoizel Naturals Fixture in a Palladian Bronze FinishCharleston Lighting and Interiors(843) 766-3055 charlestonlightingandinteriors.com

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Structures Building Co. (843) 856-6901 | structures.net

Architect: Historical Concepts Interior Designer: Angie Hranowsky

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Best Montagne HoodFerguson Enterprises, Inc.(843) 747-6301 | ferguson.com

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Builder: Artistic Design & Construction (843) 573-2444 | artisticdesignandconstruction.com

Cabinetry Provider: Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. (843) 856-8255 | carolinakitchens.net


Countertops: Granite Shop • Tile: Melcer Tile • Cabinets: Prestige Cabinets • Lighting: Rick's Lighting • Flooring: Bay Pointe Hardwood Flooring

Cabinetry Designer: Stewart Culler • Interior Designer: MW Hunter Custom Interiors • Cabinet Pulls: Bird Decorative Hardware

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Interior Designer: Hunter Phelps Interiors (843) 647-7457 | hunterphelpsinteriors.com

Cabinetry Refinishiner: Carpenter's Antiques & Restoration (843) 884-3411 | carpenters-restoration.com

Builder: John Wieland Homes • Granite Fabricator: Granite Shop • Paint: "Thunder Road" by Eco Deco Paints


About this Kitchen:

About this Kitchen:


JD Smith Custom Homes, LLC (843) 881-8843 | jdsmithcustomhomesllc.com

Architect: Christopher Phelps & Associates Interior Designer: Regina Garcia Design, LLC

Builder:


Rooster Cookbook StandNext to New(843) 606-2715 nexttonewsc.com

Hakwood Engineered FlooringPalmetto Wood Floors, Inc.(843) 884-6191 palmettowoodfloors.com

Gilt and Crystal ChandelierCharleston Lamp Company(843) 763-9150 charlestonlampcompany.com

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LOCALLY RECYCLEDglass countertops for your business!

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Spivey Architects, Inc.(843) 795-9370 spiveyarchitects.com

Architect:

Builder: Cook Bonner Construction, Inc. Tile Provider: Melcer TileCabinetry: Carolina Kitchens of Charleston Audio and Video: Accucom Integrations Group, Inc.Window Provider: Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc.

Impressions Classic Hand-Scraped Flooring in WheatCarpet Baggers(843) 571-0013 carpet-baggers.com


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Water Shades Brick Blend MosaicPalmetto Tile Distributors, Inc.(843) 266-8700 palmettotile.com

Hudson Valley Canton LightingCharleston Lighting and Interiors(843) 766-3055 charlestonlightingandinteriors.com

Kohler Cast-Iron Apron-Front SinkMoluf's(843) 723-4881 | molufs.com

Calligaris La Locanda ChairDanco Modern Furniture(843) 884-2256 | dancohome.com




Countertops:Fisher Recycling(843) 554-6099| fisherrecycling.com

Cabinetry Builder: Sullivan Custom Cabinetry(843) 554-5880 | sullivancustomcabinets.com

Builder:Just Additions & Remodeling(843) 928-3971 | justadditions.com

Photograph by Holger Obenaus

Photograph by Matt Bolt

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Tile: Melcer Tile


Countertop Fabricator: MVP Granite and Flooring(843) 388-2326

CH+D • Fall 2012 179Photograph by Matt Bolt

About this Kitchen:

Tile: Melcer Tile


RS Custom Homes(843) 886-5187 rscustomhomes.com

Builder:

Touchpad Control SystemCarolina Custom Security(843) 881-4802 carolinacustomsecurity.com

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

843.881.4802



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Designer: Signature Kitchens Custom Cabinetry Builder: Mt. Pleasant Woodwork Building Material Provider: Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp.

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"Calico" "Tradewind"Sherwin-Williams1-800-4-SHERWIN sherwin-williams.com

Calligaris Latina Housse ChairDanco Modern Furniture(843) 884-2256 dancohome.com

Viking RefrigeratorFerguson Enterprises, Inc.(843) 747-6301 | ferguson.com

Valley White GraniteAGM Imports(843) 747-0088 AGMimports.com

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Light Fixture and Cabinetry Builder:Low Country Iron & Woodworks (843) 655-5653

Glass and Stone Mosiac Backsplash:Precision Flooring Group(843) 762-9380 precisionflooring.info

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

Cabinetry Builder:Charleston Woodworks(843) 744-0016 | charlestonwoodwork.com

Interior Designer: Anna Deyton & Sabrina Williams of Beauregard DesignBuilder: George Reavis of Reavis-Comer DevelopmentFlooring: Elegant Hardwood Flooring

Architect: Lessard Group Inc. Appliance Provider: Signature Appliance


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Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc.(843) 881-9828 | phillipsmithcontractor.com

Builder:


Tiberious GraniteWorld Stone Distributors(843) 744-5665 graniteonline.net

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Serving Scale DishLowcountry Consignments (843) 606-9881 lowcountryconsignments.com

Tiberious GraniteWorld Stone Distributors(843) 744-5665 graniteonline.net

ELK Cerama PendantRick's Lighting763-2282 rickslighting.com

Sub ZeroRefrigeratorFerguson Enterprises, Inc. (843) 747-6301 ferguson.com

Mohawk LaminateCarpet Headquarters (843) 568-6372 carpetheadquarters.com

Architect: Herlong & Associates Interior Designer: Soucie Horner, Ltd. Countertops: MVP Granite & Flooring Lighting Fixtures: Charleston Lighting and Interiors



Bennett Hofford Construction Company Inc.(843) 722-8169 | bennetthoffordconstruction.com

Builder:

Architect: Julie O'Connor of American Vernacular Cabinetry: Advanced Kitchen Designs of Charleston

Beveled Subway TilePalmetto Tile Distributors, Inc.(843) 266-8700 | palmettotile.com


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"Biscuit""Froth"Eco Deco Paints(843) 654-9520 | myecodeco.com

Heart of Pine FlooringElegant Hardwood Floors (843) 723-8172 | elegant-hf.com

ShowHouseAscent FaucetMoluf's(843) 723-4881 | molufs.com

Iron BarstoolFor the House - The Barstool Shop(843) 881-7073 | thebarstoolshop.com




Granite Fabricator:Granite Shop (843) 771-1235 graniteshopcharleston.com

Window Treatments:Advanced Window Fashions(843) 881-8858 843beautifulwindows.com

Pantry Provider: California Closets | (843) 762-7980 californiaclosets.com/charleston

Tile Provider:Melcer Tile Company, Inc. (843) 744-5345 | melcertile.com

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Decorative Features Provider: Trident Habitat for Humanity (843) 559-4009 | seaislandhabitat.org

Craftsmen in Wood Cabinetry Provider:

Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. (843) 795-0150 | bucklumber.com

Interior Designer: Claudia Trowman • Range Hood Builder: Stone Casting, Inc.



About this Kitchen:

About this Kitchen:


Builder: Coastal Design Builders, LLC (843) 300-9383 | coastaldesignbuilders.com

Kitchen Designer: Authentic Kitchens & Baths Concepts (843) 852-9407 | authentickitchenconcepts.com

Countertops: MVP Granite and Flooring • Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. • Tile: Melcer Tile

Builder: Max G. Crosby Construction


About this Kitchen:

About this Kitchen:



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

Builder:

Titanium Black GraniteUniversal Marble & Granite, Inc.(866) 919-7779universalmgranite.net

Interior Designer: Sandra CrosbyTile: Melcer TileCountertops: Martol Marble and Granite Cabinetry: Authentic Kitchens and Baths Concepts Flooring: Bay Pointe Hardwood Floors

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Viking CooktopFerguson Enterprises, Inc.(843) 747-6301 | ferguson.com

White Plantation ShuttersThe Plantation Shutter Company(843) 571-4707theplantationshutterco.com

Quoizel Uptown Fulton PendantCharleston Lighting and Interiors(843) 766-3055 charlestonlightingandinteriors.com

PitcherCharleston Revisions (843) 388-7880 charlestonrevisions.com



Wood Cabinetry Provider: 84 Lumber (843) 884-8431 | 84lumber.com

Countertops and Backsplash Provider: Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. (843) 763-2161 | lowcountrytile.com



Builder: Sam Lisi of Village Restoration and Custom Homes

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Countertops and Backsplash Provider: Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. (843) 763-2161 | lowcountrytile.com



Painter: Leigh's Painting (843) 200-3735 | leighspainting.com

Building Material Provider: Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. (843) 744-6281 | southernlumbermillwork.comBuilder: M. R. Jackson Construction • Custom Cabinetry: HWC Custom Cabinetry • Trim: Carolina Machine Finishing • Countertop: Affordable Granite

About this Kitchen:

About this Kitchen:


Kitchen Designer: America's Home Place (843) 824-1402 | americashomeplace.com

Cabinetry: Jilco Kitchen and Bath • Countertops: Palmetto Surfaces • Lighting, Plumbing Fixtures, and Appliance Provider: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.


Cabinet Builder:HWC Custom Cabinetry(843) 207-0750 | hwccustomcabinetry.com

Builder:Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.(843) 763-3297 | classicremodeling.com

Interior Designer: Debra Boyle of Blair Design Associates,

Inc. • Countertop Fabricator: Palmetto Surfacing

• Flooring: C & B Hardwood Floors

Countertops: Classic Marble, Granite & Tile Flooring: Sonray Flooring

HWC's unique floor levelers

saved this kitchen from flood damage!

About this Kitchen:

About this Kitchen:

About this Kitchen:


Thomas M. Evans Custom Building and Renovations(843) 442-0277 | thomasevansconstruction.com

Builder and Custom Cabinetry:

Control4 SystemQEI Security & Technology(843) 797-7603 qeisecurity.com

Butcher Block Cutting BoardCharleston Woodworks(843) 744-0016 charlestonwoodwork.com

Upholstered BarstoolFor the House - The Barstool Shop(843) 881-7073 | thebarstoolshop.com


Interior Designer: Gaylord Design Countertops: World Stone DistibutorsTile: Melcer TileAppliances: Wholesale Appliance

About this Kitchen:



“1st class people doing a 1st class job”

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843.261.0212



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Recently finished custom cabinetry and Kitchen painting project in Mt. Pleasant

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Fred Stone III of Elegant Hardwood Floors


Question 1: How do you know if one (or more) of your kitchen appliances has been recalled?

A. Keep up with the NewsB. Google Itc. Let Your Home Inspector

Keep Track of It

Answer: C. When inspecting a house, ACE Preferred Inspections will note the make and model number of each of your appliances and monitor them for recalls forever. A do-it-yourself recall check service is also available.

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

Question 2: True or False? If you experience a kitchen fire, your insurance will automatically cover any resulting damages.

Answer: False. Your insurance will only cover the damages if the fire is deemed unintentional. If it is a cooking accident, normally the insurance policy will pay for repairs. However, the intentionality of the event is determined by the adjustor, so it is based on his or her discretion.

For more information about Allstate, call Kevin Shealy at (843) 573-4777 or visit allstate.com.

Question 3: True or False? My home insurance plan can act as a warranty for my high-end appliances.

Answer: False. Unlike a warranty, insurance plans will not cover faulty manufacturing defects or normal wear and tear. However, if your appliances are damaged by a flood, hurricane, surge outage, or other disaster, most insurance policies will pay to replace the damaged items.

For more information about McKay Insurance, call (843) 856-8301 or visit restinsuredcharleston.com

Question 4: How do you keep your refrigerated food from spoiling during a power outage?

A. Open the Refrigerator as Little as Possible

B. Have a Backup Generatorc. Dispose of All Food before It

Has Time to Spoil

Answer: B. A backup generator will ensure that you’re as comfortable as possible during a major storm or power outage, and it will keep your food nice and cold until the main power source is restored.

For more information about Lowcountry Generators, call (843) 696-0082 or visit lowcountrygenerators.com.

Question 5: How many plugs should be on a kitchen’s island to meet South Carolina’s code requirements?

A. At Least OneB. At Least Twoc. None Are Required (Although,

it’s nice to have one nearby.)

Answer: A. Each kitchen island must house at least one electrical plug for the home to meet the current building code requirements.

For more information about Mister Sparky, call (843) 225-5998 or visit mistersparky.com.

Question 6: True or False? You should have an electrical outlet in your kitchen every eight feet.

Answer: False. You should have double that amount, installing one electrical plug for every four feet of counter space.

For more information about Transworld, Inc., call (843) 577-3491 or visit transworldincelectric.com.

Question 7: How can you know if your home has moisture control problems?

A. Inspect the Crawl SpaceB. Look for Evidence of Moldc. Have an Air Quality Test

PerformedD. All of the Above

Answer: D. To learn if your house is experiencing moisture control problems, you must start at the crawl space, inspecting the wood for visual water damage (a darkening of the wood) and visible mold spores. Then, an air quality test should be performed on your home to see how much of the mold has seeped into your living space. If there is water damage within the structure of the home, it can weaken the floors, possibly making them too brittle to hold heavy-duty appliances.

For more information about Clean AIR by Earthcare, call (843) 284-6160 or visit CleanAirByEarthCare.com.

Question 8: True or False? Mold can grow in the house without a moisture source.

Answer: False. Mold always needs a moisture source in order to thrive. It will make you think twice about leaving damp dish rags out on the counter!

For more information about AirTight Sprayfoam, call (843) 225-5833 or visit AirtightSprayfoamofCharleston.com.

Question 9: True or False? If you want to enclose your crawl space to reduce the possibility of mold growth under the house, the procedure can also prevent your beautiful hardwood kitchen floors from cupping.

Answer: True. Without the extra moisture under the house, your hardwood floors are safe from the dampness.

For more information about ESS: Environment Solutions and Services, call (843) 881-0027 or visit essforcleanair.com.

Question 10: True or False? You can order your building materials for a kitchen remodel online and have them delivered to your jobsite for free.

Answer: True. At orderonsite.com, you can place an order for the building materials you need (many of which are cheaper than the national chain stores). OrderOnSite partners with local vendors to fill your order, ensuring that your money boosts Charleston’s economy.

For more information about OrderOnSite, visit OrderOnsite.com.

Question 11: What is the healthiest, safest cleaning ingredient to use in your kitchen?

A. BleachB. Hydrogen-Peroxide-

Based Cleanersc. Ammonia

Answer: B. Hydrogen-Peroxide-based cleaners kill 99.9 percent of common germs in the kitchen. Proxi disinfectant cleaners break down into water and oxygen without leaving any harsh chemicals behind.

For more information about Proxi, call (704) 584-0072 or visit proxiproducts.com.

Question 12: What’s the best method of cleaning the trays underneath the burners on the stovetop?

A. Steel WoolB. Baking Sodac. Lemon Juice

Answer: C. Combining lemon juice, salt, and a little soapy water creates the perfect combination for cleaning surfaces so close to a heat source. You don’t want to use any chemicals on the stove because the heat could cause a fire or cause the chemicals to burn off into your sizzling food.

For more information about Maid Pure, call (843) 284-8272 or visit maidpure.com.

Question 13: What insect is most attracted to a dirty kitchen?

A. FliesB. Cockroachesc. Ants

Answer: A. Flies are the first insect to be attracted to a dirty kitchen with exposed food items. Ants quickly follow to gather food to take back to the hill.

For more information about Palmetto Exterminators, call (843) 766-9701 or visit palmettoexterminators.net.

Test Your Kitchen Knowledge

How Much Do You Know about the Nitty Gritty of Your Kitchen?


Question 14: True or False? When arriving home from the grocery store, you should always remove grain items (like flour, grits, cereal, or dog food) from their original packaging and store them in air-tight canisters.

Answer: True. Grain beetles can make their home in penetrable paper packaging. By placing your products in plastic containers, you’re making sure that the product has not already been infested and that it doesn’t become infested. In addition, roaches are attracted to the glue used to assemble many paper and cardboard packaging. Removing it decreases the attraction of these pesky bugs.

For more information about Ledford’s Termite & Pest Control, Inc., call (843) 766-8298 or visit ledfordspestcontrol.com.

Question 15: True or False? Fruit flies enter a kitchen through windows and doors, as well as travel on fruit. From there, they breed in damp areas and grimy sink drains.

Answer: True. Anywhere there is decay or fermentation of carbohydrates, fruit fly larva feed on the yeast produced by this decay. Interior breeding sites can include drip saucers of potted plants, drip pans under refrigerators, door seals of dishwashers, openly stored fruit and vegetables, the lost potato under the stove, damp mops, soda cans stored in the recycle bin, and any other place there is moisture and some sort of fermentation.

For more information about Lane’s Pest Control, call (843) 238-9995 or visit gotbugsgetlanes.com.

Question 16: Which kind of spray foam insulation is best for the kitchen?

A. Open CellB. Closed Cellc. Both

Answer: A. Open cell spray foam is ideal for the walls of a kitchen because it acts as a sound barrier. You would be able to cook

breakfast for the entire family without waking a sleeping soul until the food is ready.

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

Question 17: True or False? Your HVAC return should be located in the kitchen.

Answer: False. If the HVAC return is placed in the kitchen, it will pull in the heat generated from the cooking appliances, making your HVAC unit work harder to cool the warmer air.

For more information about Mills Brothers Energy Solutions, call (843) 764-1919, or visit millsbroshvac.com.

Question 18: True or False? Dropping the temperature of the entire house can counteract the warmer temperature generated while cooking in the kitchen.

Answer: True. Depending on what appliances are in use, the temperature in the kitchen can rise anywhere between five and ten degrees. Lowering your thermostat during a day or evening of cooking can balance the temperature and keep you from breaking a sweat while whipping up your famous blueberry pies.

For more information about Smith's Heating & Air Conditioning Company, Inc,. call (843) 552-3772 or visit smithshvac.com.

Question 19: If you want to take on a cabinet refinishing project of your own, what is the first step?

A. PrimingB. Sandingc. Staining

Answer: B. You must always sand your cabinets before you paint or stain them. If you skip the sanding step, the new layers of primer and paint will not stick to the wooden surface. If you’re staining and forego the sanding process, the stain won’t even penetrate the wood. If the whole process becomes too taxing, you can always call in a professional to take

care of the dirty work.

For more information about G&R Services, LLC, call (843) 343-5483 or visit grandrservices.com.

Question 20: True or False? Switching out your traditional light bulbs for CFLs makes no significant difference on your energy bill.

Answer: False. CFLs (compact fluorescent bulbs) can drastically reduce your energy bills. These bulbs use up to 75-percent less energy when compared to traditional options.

For more information about SCE&G, call (866) 523-8242 or visit sceg.com/value.

Question 21: How can you get free hot water for your home on a monthly basis?

A. Steal It from the Neighbors B. Use a Wood-Burning Stovec. Capture Energy from the Sun

Answer: C. With heating costs constantly on the rise, using the rays of the sun for solar hot water can reduce your monthly expenses. Solar hot water systems can produce up to 95 percent of the hot water necessary to run a household.

For more information about SolarTEK Energy, call (843) 937-9999 or visit solarteksc.com.

Question 22: True or False? When it’s time to move, the best way to pack your fine china is by wrapping it in newspaper.

Answer: False. If you wrap your fine china in newsprint, the ink can permanently transfer to your expensive dishes. The best way to pack your china is to place the pieces in a triple-corrugated box. First, you should pad the bottom of the box, then add the heavier dishes wrapped in non-printed newsprint. The lighter items—like fragile stemware— go on top. If you’re packing your stemware, never lay glasses on their sides. Always wrap them and pack them together standing up.

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

Question 23: If you’re selling your home, the most-wanted item that homebuyers like to see in their future kitchen is a granite countertop.

Answer: True. The most desirable features in a kitchen right now are natural stone countertops and stainless steel appliances.

For more information about Showhomes Homes Staging, call (843) 606-2811 or visit showhomescharleston.com.

Question 24: In what way can an iPad increase your productivity in the kitchen?

A. The iPad can store recipes for easy access when cooking.

B. It can set the lighting and music for the perfect party ambiance.

c. You can keep an eye on your children in the pool while you prepare the sides for a summer bar-b-que.

D. All of the Above

Answer: D. The technology of the iPad has created significant improvements in the daily functions of running a household—including improvements to the time spent in the kitchen.

For more information about NextGen Technologies, call (843) 871-8531 or visit nextgenusa.com.

Question 25: True or False? You can design your home with systems that can turn your oven off if you accidently leave it on.

Answer: True. The Control4 System can control almost any aspect of your home that you choose from the music and lights to the door locks and kitchen appliances.

For more information about ATS: Audio Tech Services, call (843) 277-0059 or visit atscharleston.com.

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We all love our home’s living spaces; they’re the relaxing, kick-off-your-shoes rooms, the watch-a-movie-on-the-couch rooms, the grab-a-bowl-of-cereal-before-work

rooms. Our dining rooms and living rooms aren’t just for our immediate family, though. They’re the places in which we entertain. And when we want to put our best hosting foot


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forward, the public spaces in our homes must be inviting, impeccable, and ready to provide a warm welcome to all who visit. Browse through the next several pages to grab ideas for the perfect dining and living room looks from a handful of the Lowcountry’s favorite designers who know exactly how to create fabulous, functional rooms.

Builder: Phillip W. Smith General Contractor, Inc.

Interior Designer: Edith Royall Smith

Architect: Herlong and Associates

Photograph by: Tripp Smith



Interior Designer: Jesse Phipps, Allied ASID • Builder: Chris Ravenel of Ravenel Construction Group • Paint: Eco Deco • Location: Mt. Pleasant

ink Interiors (843) 882-7810 • inkarchitecturellc.com

T he biggest inspiration for the design

of the living room was the color

palette. The homeowner wanted a light

and airy interior to provide a relaxing

space to gather with her family. We

worked with Eco Deco Paints to find

the perfect shade of light gray for the

walls. This color set the tone for the

monochromatic color scheme of the

furniture. Introducing small pops of blue

and green in the accessories adds some

interest and still maintains the overall

soothing atmosphere. –Jesse

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Interior Designer: Melissa Hunter • Builder: Joe Arvitrio of Joseph Vincent Custom Carpentry Wet Bar Cabinetry: Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc. • Location: Isle of Palms

MW Hunter Custom Interiors • (843) 556-4939 • [email protected]

T his house was originally used as

the homeowners’ beach house

on Isle of Palms, but they wanted

to retire here in the Lowcountry and

make the space their permanent

residence. When they began the

remodel, the matriarch of the home

wanted to reuse some of her older

furniture. So, I recovered the pieces in

a new gray and yellow color scheme

and ordered a few new pieces for the

space. Finally, I created some pillows

to further draw in the pops of yellow.

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Interior Designer: Lydia Gieczys • Furniture: Ethan Allen • Painting: Jack Brubaker • Location: Daniel Island

Ethan Allen • (843) 971-4338 • ethanallen.com

My inspiration for this home was the client herself. I

have worked with Barbara [Kolakowski] for a number

of years; this year she made the decision to complete her

living space. Her style is the essence of sophistication

and quiet elegance. In her home, she wanted some

rustic, Lowcountry charm. Her desire was to have coastal

touches without it being too obvious. We used a lot of

different textures—from the smooth feel of the sofa to the

highly textural pillows. We also incorporated a sisal rug

and, of course, some seashells (without over doing it). The

painting over the mantel signifies that there is water close

by without actually seeing it firsthand. For the furniture,

we mixed Ethan Allen's British Classics collections with

some of our contemporary pieces. The final look is very

soothing, fresh, and contemporary. –Lydia

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Courtney Agosti Interior Design (843) 532-7132 • courtneyagosti.com

Stasia Berk Interior Design • (843) 301-3385 • [email protected]

This sitting room was inspired

by the Jill Hooper painting

(‘Katalina’) hanging above the mantle.

The painting was the catalyst from

which we drew colors and textures.

All pieces had to complement, not

overshadow or compete with, the

simple elegance of the painting.

We found furniture and decor

from antique vendors, shows, and

resources throughout the Southeast.

This formal, yet livable, room speaks

to design elements through out

the house, so there is an elegant,

detailed flow. –Courtney

The living room is the central hub of this home. It has visual

texture and a vibrant color palette. My design style is to create a space that people are comfortable spending time in. This living room is a mix of traditional and nuevo classical styling. My inspiration came from the natural landscape. The views from this house offer bursts of vibrant colors from sunsets, wild foliage, and water. –Stasia

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Interior Designer: Jennifer Rhodes Mendelsohn, ASID • Living Room Fabrics: F. Schumacher and Kravet • Furniture: Kravet Needlepoint Area Rugs: Zinn Rugs • Dining Room Side Chairs: Travis and Company • Drapery Fabric: Beacon HillBuilt-In China Hutch: Signature Kitchens and Baths • Location: Daniel Island

J. Rhodes Interior Design • (843) 795-9411 • jrid.com

The inspiration for this project began with the blue and yellow

F. Schumacher print fabric on the living room love seats.

My client fell in love with the design and color combination, so

the interior design for the living room and the rest of the home

evolved from the feel of that original fabric. –Jennifer

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Interior Designer: Sabrina Young Williams and Anna Deyton • Builder: Passailaigue Homes, Inc. • Architect: Darryl Cobb • Drapery and Wall Upholstery: Creative Cotton Company • Location: Daniel Island

Beauregard Design • (843) 628-3233 • beauregarddesign.net

The inspiration for the room originated with the client. She dined at

the Peninsula Grill and fell in love with the velvet walls. She called

me and asked, 'Can we do that?' I took that question and ran with it.

We wanted a formal dining room, which is what the architecture of the

house demanded. I tried to create a warm and intimate space where

people could sit for hours and not want to leave after a wonderful

meal. The table was specifically chosen for the room so that everyone

could sit and converse. –Sabrina

All of the dining room’s upholstery was created by Annette Ellard of Creative Cotton Company. The wall upholstery fabric is Antique Cotton Velvet by Kravet and the drapery fabric is a silk taffeta stripe by Colefax and Fowler.

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Interior Designer: Jennifer

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Interior Designer: Patricia Karsten, Allied ASID

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I was completely inspired by the view.

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instead, provide the perfect backdrop

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important that the home's environment

be one that you could sink into and

absolutely relax. –Jennifer

Having never been to Kiawah Island, I had no idea of the

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the O’Learys’ new building site. The scenery along the drive

was truly no less than inspirational. The colors and the way

they interplayed gave me a tranquil peacefulness that I had

never experienced. I knew right then that I had to play off this

experience and duplicate this same feel throughout the home.

Using a monochromatic color scheme and introducing subdued

blues, greens, and delicate grays, I formed the foundation for

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Interior Designer: Marian Chatfield, ASID • Architect (Living Room): Bill Huey and Associates Dining Room Location: Mt. Pleasant • Living Room Location: Kiawah Island

Chatfield Interiors • (843) 971-7405 chatfieldinteriors.com

My clients told me they loved the

interiors in the film Something's Gotta

Give, and the wife loves the color blue and

a traditional style. I watched the film several

times, freeze-framing the interior shots to

really look at them. So, we made blue the

‘new beige.’ It has the casual elegance of a

house in the Hamptons with a more colorful

palette. The surprise element was the

painting over the mantel. The homeowners

mentioned contemporary, and I knew

that an Eva Carter painting would bring

something wonderful to the room. It is a

spectacular finishing touch. –Marian

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is actually in

our own house.

The inspiration

was the artwork. It

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room fireplace in

our last house, but

it would not fit there

in the new home.

Our last house was

decorated in very neutral tones, and I wanted color in this house. Since the dining

room gets used mainly at night, we used a wonderful rich hue. The wainscoting

was painted white when we bought the house, but I wanted to change the color of it

without removing the texture. So, the painter ‘painted it out,’ making it the same color

as the upper half of the wall. The room is almost square, so the large round table and

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With a giving spirit, over 30 talented architects from the Lowcountry area

met for a design charrette on October 19, 2012 to volunteer their time to aid Trident Habitat for Humanity. Ben-efitting the tri-county area was the real goal of the design charrette, and these architects were thrilled to have the opportunity to use their skills and specialized knowledge to give back to the Holy City. Habitat for Humanity will use these new plans to construct homes by the end of 2013 in each of the

area’s Habitat for Humanity districts in Charleston, Sea Island, East Cooper, Berkley County, and Dorchester County. The architects of CRAN (Custom Resi-dential Architects Network) volun-teered their time to make Charleston a better place to live by organizing a char-rette. For those of us that don’t speak French, a charrette is traditionally a cart that architecture students at the School of Beaux-Arts in Paris would use to carry project materials through the city. Because these students used the carts during periods of intense work,

the term now refers to “doing some-thing in a very focused and energetic way to produce a product very quickly,” (Bill Huey, president of CRAN Charles-ton). The architects of CRAN followed this tradition by meeting for one day to produce five functional home designs. “Energy efficiency” was the phrase on everyone’s mind as they worked to cre-ate aesthetically pleasing and practical plans for the Habitat homes. Because volunteers from all walks of life build Habitat for Humanity homes, the or-ganization has a number of standards

Giving BackCRAN Charleston Organizes 2O12 Design Charrette

Over 30 Charleston-area architects volunteered their time and gathered together for an entire day to create new home plans for local Habitat for Humanity chapters.

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for the blueprints that provide for the safety of these volunteers. While the guidelines created a challenge for the architects, the charrette teams found many opportunities within Habitat's standards. The CRAN group hoped to create innovative designs for Habitat that would bring their plans up-to-date with the ever-changing building codes, as well as serve as beautiful and energy-efficient models for construction. New and alternative building materials (such as spray foam insulation) are some of

the solutions that the architects uti-lized for eco-friendly construction. “By building houses that meet Energy Star Three-Design specifications, we are able to not only lower a family’s average monthly utility bill by about 25 percent, but also reduce the carbon emissions from these houses for each year the houses are in operation,” explains Chris Tweedy of Trident Habitat for Human-ity. Because these new designs will cost slightly more up front than previous Habitat home designs, Alcoa (a major

aluminum manufacturer) has gener-ously given a grant to make up the dif-ference so that these energy-efficient designs can be a reality. The architects of CRAN are so enthusiastic about the work they have done for Habitat that they are considering constructing one home as a team. Bill Huey explains, “Through CRAN, we hope to let the public know that the local professional residential architects have united with the common theme of working together for the community.”

(left and right) The architects worked together in teams to develop five different home designs that the Habitat for Humanity group will implement in the development of neighborhoods throughout Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties. (center) David Hill of Verdi specializes in green building; his expertise helped the CRAN team create homes that are not only functional and beautiful, but also energy-efficient.

(above left) In creating the plans for the Habitat homes, the architects had to be mindful of the organization’s safety regulations; because many people from all walks of life help construct the homes, safety is of utmost importance in the building process. (above right) The use of the latest technology allows the CRAN team to digitally create images that demonstrate how the home will look once constructed.

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orderonsite.com 693-2117Solar Hot Water HeatersSolartek Energy of Charleston 937-9999Solar SolutionsSolartek Energy of Charleston 937-9999Spas & Hot TubsAlaglas Pools of Charleston 847-1349Aqua Blue Pools 889-4080Atkinson Pools and Spas 881-3068Backyard Retreats, Inc 856-0049Blue Haven Pools 552-6000Clear Blue Pools Inc. 300-4143Crystal Clear Pools 367-6966Lowcountry Custom Pool & Spa 886-8988Lowcountry Pool House 606-2065Staging & Staging ConsultationsPendergrass Moving Company, The 971-0919Showhomes Home Staging 606-2811Stone ProductsAGM Imports 747-0088Boral Bricks, Inc. 873-1610Cemex 412-4409Eco Designer Concrete 364-6917Granite Shop 771-1235Lowcountry Paver 784-7104Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Universal Marble & Granite, Inc 866-919-7779Vitoria International 760-2470World Stone Distributors 744-5665Structured Insulated PanelsAmerisips 637-4311Structured WiringAccucom Integrations Group, Inc. 769-4822ATS - Audio Tech Services 277-0059Audio Warehouse 571-0535Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802Daniel Island Audio Video and Structured Wiring LLC 471-2990NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 797-7603SunroomsExpress Sunrooms 534-3233Renovators, The 345-3214Special Additions, Inc. 851-2303Swimming PoolsAlaglas Pools of Charleston 847-1349Aqua Blue Pools 889-4080Atkinson Pools and Spas 881-3068Blue Haven Pools 552-6000Clear Blue Pools Inc. 300-4143Crystal Clear Pools 367-6966Lowcountry Custom Pool & Spa 886-8988Termite ContractLane's Pest Control 467-2273 Ledford's Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 766-8298Palmetto Exterminators 766-9701TileBuckhannon Brothers Tile 881-8911Lowcountry Tile Contractors, Inc. 763-2161Melcer Tile Company Inc. 744-5345Palmetto Tile Distributors, Inc. 266-8700Precision Flooring Group 762-9380Whole House AudioAccucom Integrations Group, Inc. 769-4822ATS - Audio Tech Services 277-0059Audio Warehouse 571-0535Carolina Custom Security & Sound 881-4802Daniel Island Audio Video and Structured Wiring LLC 471-2990NextGen Technologies, Inc. 871-8531QEI Security & Technology 797-7603Window TreatmentsAdvanced Window Fashions 881-8858Audio Warehouse 571-0535Best Buy Blinds 884-3454Creative Cotton Company 737-0935MW Hunter Custom Interiors 556-4939Plantation Shutter Company, The 571-4707Solar Reflection Inc. 769-6087Solarworks Group, Inc. 884-5123SR Design "Unique Seashell Design" 303-2669Windows84 Lumber 884-8431Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc. 795-0150DSA Master Crafted Doors 919-781-3200Homewerx 270-2204Kolbe Gallery, The 881-0038orderonsite.com 693-2117Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp. 744-6281Wrought IronLow Country Iron & Woodworks 803-515-0124


LOOSE ENDS

DIY Nursery Mural

Sherwin-Williams Paint Colors Used

SW 7006 Extra White

SW 6258 Tricorn Black

SW 6549 Ash Violet

SW 6780 Nautilus

SW 6491 Open Air

SW 6921 Electric Lime

SW 6897 Sundance

SW 6599 Begonia

SW 6258Toasty

In preparation for the birth of their daughter, Patrick Brickman (Charleston Home + Design’s art

director) and his wife, Rachel, created a whimsical nursery for their precious babe, Emma Joy. Both knew they wanted a gender-neutral room for when their fam-ily grows again, but they had somewhat different ideas about the theme. Because Rachel wanted a Noah’s ark motif and Patrick wanted a beach theme, he found a playful way to combine the two ideas. Painting an all-around mural for the nursery was no small task, but Patrick was up for the challenge. For his proj-ect, Patrick chose all of his colors from Sherwin-Williams. He explains, “I al-ways enjoy supporting a quality com-pany from my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Sherwin-Williams always has su-perb discounts for premium paint, and I wanted to ensure that the mural would endure any scuffs or spills. The paint mixed well to create other shades of col-or and was easy to apply. It dried quickly and turned out better than I expected.” Patrick tackled this DIY project in just a few steps. Here is how he did it:

Step 1: On paper, Patrick mapped out the walls and major furniture, such as the crib, and then sketched out his design for the room. He made sure that most of the animals faced the crib so that the whole focus of the room is on baby Emma.

Step 2: Patrick taped off the upper and lower sections of each wall. Then, he painted a basecoat of two different blues that would become the sky and ocean.

Step 3: Although free-hand drawing was an option, Patrick chose to project his sketches onto the wall and trace the image.

Step 4: Finally, Patrick painted in the different animal outlines with cheerful colors like he was completing a color-by-number painting. By mixing different paint colors, he was able to give the ani-mals intricate shading and detail.

For more information about Sherwin- Williams, call at 1-800-4-SHERWIN or visit sherwin-williams.com.

I’m really happy with how it turned out. The bold shapes, colors, and animals will be great for the baby to point out and identify as she gets older.

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