Palmetto Living 2011-2012
Award Winning Homes From Daufuskie Island to the Blue Ridge Mountains
Discover South Carolina
Smiling Faces. Beautiful Places.
It’s Oyster Season! The R Rule
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Certified Master Builders can give you a story book ending. Let a Certified Master Builder help you live happily ever after. They’re considered to be the best in quality, customer service, and building skills. It’s the most important decision in your life. Why would you choose anyone but a Certified Master Builder? There are more than 50 Certified Master Builders located around the state of South Carolina. They’re builders and remodelers who are reliable, trustworthy, and good business people. Licensed builders are not required to have continuing education but we make that a requirement of the Certified Master Builder program. You can rest knowing you’re getting a builder or remodeler who is up-to-date on the latest in home building and business management. Find out more about the Certified Master Builders of South Carolina by visiting their website.
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Palmetto Living 2011-2012
Table of Contents
Home Builders Association of South Carolina 1419 Pendelton Street Columbia, SC 29201 803.771.7408 www.hbaofsc.com
Welcome and Introduction
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Certified Master Builders of South Carolina
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Top Rated S.C. Golf Courses
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Map of Entries
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Oyster Roasts and the ‘R’ Rule
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PRESIDENT Mike Lowman, Irmo
New Homes Benefit More than Just Buyers and Builders
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Investing in Remodeling Pays Off in More Ways than Dollars
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VICE PRESIDENT David Gully, Seneca
How Homes Become Green
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South Carolina: Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places
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TREASURER Darryl Hall, Florence SECRETARY Harry Dill, Murrells Inlet
New Home Construction
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Steven Mungo, Irmo
Avery Construction, LLC
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Dillard-Jones Builders
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DISTRICT 1 VICE PRESIDENT Andy Barber, Mt. Pleasant
Allen Patterson Residential, LLC
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Allora, LLC
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DISTRICT 2 VICE PRESIDENT Andy White, Lexington
The Berry Group, LLC
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Tidewater Company of Daufuskie
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DISTRICT 3 VICE PRESIDENT Johnny Uldrick, Greenwood
Resort Custom Homes
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Daly and Sawyer Construction, LLC
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DISTRICT 4 VICE PRESIDENT Calvin Snow, Greer
Gabriel Builders, Inc.
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Brassfield-McBreairty Custom Home Builders, Inc.
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ASSOCIATES VICE PRESIDENT Bennett Griffin, Columbia
Harden Tuten Custom Homes
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Allen Patterson Residential, LLC
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE Marc Ellis, Hilton Head
Priester Custom Contracting, LLC
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EO COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Michael Dey, Greenville
CVS Builders, LLC
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Reclamation by Design, Ltd.
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Gabriel Builders, Inc.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mark Nix DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Julian Barton
Remodel Projects
Allen Patterson Residential, LLC
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Brandie Freeman
Henthorn Architecture + Construction, LLC
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Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen
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Priester Custom Contracting, LLC
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ACCOUNTING Kim Halter PUBLISHED BY: Home Builders Association of South Carolina
ADVERTISING SALES: Brandie Freeman 803.771.7408 bfreeman@hbaofsc.com
Green Building
Structures Building Company
Sales & Marketing
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Carolina Spaces, LLC
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Ensight Homes, LLC
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Saluda River Club
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Welcome to the Inaugural Issue! Welcome to the first issue of Palmetto Home Magazine, the official magazine of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s (HBASC) annual Pinnacle Awards. The magazine was created to spotlight South Carolina’s best home builders and remodelers around the Palmetto State. In this magazine, you’ll see homes in the Hilton Head, Charleston, Greenville, Aiken and Oconee County areas. We wish we could publish all of the photos submitted for each entry, however, space is limited. The good news is that you can see all of the pictures online at www.hbaofsc.com. Go to Awards and then Pinnacle Awards. They’re all there!
About the Pinnacle Awards
The Pinnacle Award is the highest honor a builder or remodeler in the HBASC can receive for their quality craftsmanship on homes they build or improve. Pinnacle Awards are given in four categories – New Home Construction, Remodel Projects, Green Building and Sales & Marketing. The homes in this magazine were built between October 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010; therefore, the homes on the following pages are the winners and runners-up of the 2010 Pinnacle Awards.
Tidewater Company of Daufuskie, page 19
New Home Construction and Remodel Projects
Homes entered into the new home construction and remodel projects categories are judged based on the following criteria: the difficulty of the project, challenges that were faced and solutions to those challenges and craftsmanship. All homes entered into the New Home Construction category fall into subcategories by price points from less than $200,000 to more than $5 million. For the Remodel Projects categories, price points range from less than $150,000 to more than $500,000. We do not publish the price points of the subcategories for any of our entries in order to protect the privacy of the home owners.
Green Building
The Pinnacle Awards Committee, made up of members of the HBASC, added the Green Building category to the 2010 Pinnacle Awards. There are two subcategories. First, Best Overall is judged based on innovative and creative solutions to sustainability with an emphasis on minimizing waste, maximizing renewable products and techniques, maximizing energy efficiency, maximizing water efficiency, creating healthy indoor air quality, maximizing reclaimed recycled material and minimizing use of virgin materials. The second subcategory, Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency, is based on the distinguished use of energy efficient building techniques and proven attainments of energy efficiency.
Gabriel Builders, Inc., page 26
Sales & Marketing
Builders, remodelers, communities, developers and various businesses in the home building industry use sales and marketing techniques to reach their customers. There are 14 subcategories that represent various elements of sales and marketing techniques and tools, from best logo and website design to best community entrance and interior design. A panel of marketing professionals, who are members of the HBASC, judge the entries with set criteria for each of the subcategories. 4
Allora, LLC, page 14
What is a Certified Master Builder? There’s a group of professional home builders and remodelers that home buyers and home owners can turn to when looking for someone to build or remodel their dream home. They’re called Certified Master Builders (CMBs), and they’re some of the best builders and remodelers in South Carolina. You’ll see the work of several CMBs on the following pages. Certified Master Builders of South Carolina is an education based designation program created by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. Members of the program must meet a tough list of criteria that indicates their high level of professionalism and dedication to the home building industry and to their community as leaders in business. South Carolina does not require licensed residential builders to maintain any degree of continuing education; however, the CMB program does. That’s the difference between CMBs and builders who are not in the program. Certified Master Builders choose to take continuing education classes that keep them up-to-date on the latest in building and business management practices.
On the Cover: The Berry Group, LLC
So how will you be able to know that you’re looking at a CMB’s work in this magazine? Just look for the seal (pictured above)! Visit www. masterbuildersc.org for a complete list of CMBs.
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South Carolina has Top Rate Golf Courses South Carolina has over 360 championship caliber golf courses that are waiting for you to step onto and conquer. Whether you’re in the Upstate, on the Coast, or somewhere in between, there’s a golf course with breathtaking views and holes that will challenge anyone’s game. In fact, some of the best courses in the country are right here in South Carolina. Hilton Head Island and Myrtle Beach are the golf meccas of the Palmetto State. Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head is world famous and home to the PGA Tour Heritage Tournament. Myrtle Beach has dozens of courses designed by golf’s top architects and players. Down towards Charleston, there’s a place on Kiawah Island that has been called the toughest course in America. It’s the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and it’s home to the 2012 PGA Championship. Aiken, S.C. is only 20 minutes from perhaps the most well known golf tournament – The Masters. Plan a vacation at the beach and make time for a game. Travel to the Upstate and take in the scenic mountainous views from the course. Make it a business outing or a familiy outing. No matter where you are or what level of play you’re on, there’s a golf course with your name on it.
Top 10 SC Golf Destinations 1. Myrtle Beach Golf Courses 2. Hilton Head Island Golf Courses 3. Bluffton Golf Courses 4. Columbia Golf Courses 5. Greenville Golf Courses 6. Pawleys Island Golf Courses 7. Little River Golf Courses 8. Murrells Inlet Golf Courses 9. North Myrtle Beach Golf Courses 10. Aiken Golf Courses Source: www.golflink.com
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Map of the Entries
1. Avery Construction, LLC 2. Dillard-Jones Builders 3. Allen Patterson Residential, LLC 4. Allora, LLC 5. The Berry Group, LLC 6. Tidewater Company of Daufuskie 7. Resort Custom Homes 8. Daly and Sawyer Construction, LLC 9. Gabriel Builders, Inc.
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10. Brassfield-McBreairty Custom Home Builders, LLC 11. Harden Tuten Custom Homes 12. Allen Patterson Residential, LLC 13. Priester Custom Contracting, LLC 14. CVS Builders, LLC 15. Reclamation by Design, Ltd. 16. Gabriel Builders, Inc. 17. Allen Patterson Residential, LLC
18. Henthorn Architecture + Construction, LLC 19. Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen 20. Priester Custom Contracting, LLC 21. Structures Building Company 22. Carolina Spaces, LLC 23. Ensight Homes, LLC 24. Saluda River Club
Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
L’Attesa Di Vita Avery Construction, LLC www.averyconstructionllc.com/Tel. (864) 809-7832
Certified Master Builder Tim Snow took home his third Pinnacle Award in four years with L’Attessa DiVita, an inviting and cozy home that lives up to its name translation of Life to Come. The L’Attesa Di Vita is a split floor plan with numerous amenities on the inside from a Gourmet Kitchen to a Formal Dining room and two sided fireplace to the outdoor living areas and bbq porch. The amenities alone make entertaining enjoybale, in addition to its fabulous location. The home owners of this three bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home have a wonderful view of the first tee in upscale Woodfin Ridge Golf Course in Inman, S.C. Designed by David E. Wiggins, the close to 3,000 square feet home has many one of a kind features like ten foot ceilings and even custom-built tray ceilings. The builder created extra touches for the Gourmet Kitchen like an overhead television for guests sitting at the bar and a copper finish pot filler. Other details that set this house apart are the eight foot doors, rounded
corners, an eight foot solid mahogany front door, and the hand-hammered copper sink in the powder room. Energy efficiency was one quality the builder made sure the homeowners got with high efficiency HVAC units, windows, and doors. Increased R-value insulation and sound proofing adds to the energy efficiency. The brick and stone exterior blends in nicely with the natural landscape of the foothills area. Some features of the exterior worth noting are are pulled bricks with random patterns, as well as outdoor living areas. Acid stained concrete porches are found on the front and back of the house, with the front porch entrance way featuring an etched pattern design. The rear outdoor porches include a screened-in area, along with a wood burning fireplace, a gas grill and a Prim-o ceramic charcoal grill. The landscape is fully irrigated along with RTF fescue grass to give it that year round green color that many people dream of. The interior features custom built cabinets
that were painted and glazed on site for a truly unique custom finish. The granite was edged with a one of a kind pattern that mimics the structure of the cabinets themselves. The kitchen includes all matching Kitchen Aid appliances that also include an under counter icemaker that any gourmet kitchen needs. This home also features music on demand along with central vacuum, surround sound in the main living area, exterior down lighting, structure wiring, outdoor half bath for guests, custom wrought iron hand rails inside and out, slow motion doors, full extension drawers, pull out spice racks, and hand painted and glazed wanes coating in the office. The home features four inch oak flooring throughout the first floor main living areas and six inch extremely durable Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring in the master (continued)
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Avery Construction, LLC bathroom, which gives it a clean visual look. The dining room and living room share a two sided see thru stone fireplace that accents the front entrance as you walk into the home. The living room has a one of a kind suspended octagon ceiling that has LED up lighting for a unique effect. The living room and kitchen are shared as a common space with the unique two tiered custom built island. The bonus space has been transformed into a Media Room that boast a 92 inch screen and over head projection with a 7.1 surround sound for that “like you were there affect.� The Theater also includes a wet bar area with an under counter beverage cooler and cabinet space for equipment. This home truly has it all.
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Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
The Evergreen Dillard-Jones Builders www.dillardjones.com/Tel. (864) 527-0463
In Europe, during the early twentieth century, homes were designed with a close connection to the outdoor gardens. This connection to the garden, along with the intent to bring the outdoors inside, plays an important role in the builder’s attempt to create a home that promotes a healthy living environment. A primary goal of the project was to communicate to the consumer that ‘Green can be gorgeous.‘ The Evergreen is an open and flexible floor plan with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Special features include a chef’s kitchen, media room, study, laundry room with hobby space, and outdoor living space with a sleeping porch, outdoor fireplace and cooking area. Old world influences, together with a celebration of high craftsmanship, creates a sense of timeless quality, stability, and tranquility. Behind the scenes, energy and water efficient technologies combine with low maintenance materials to create a home that is economical to maintain for years to come. Site preparation and stewardship of the site during construction included protecting disturbed topsoil from erosion with silt fencing, controlling the path and velocity of water runoff with silt fencing, and protection of trees on the site. These are all qualities of green building. Some of the green products and techniques utilized during construction of The Evergreen include: • Artisan® Lap siding, a durable product that contains no asbestos, glass fibers or formaldehyde; • Full-dimensional natural stone sawed to a suitable thickness doubling the stone’s coverage area and eliminating excess weight and waste; (continued) 9
Dillard-Jones Builders • Aluminum-clad wood windows with simulated divided light and Low-e glass; • ENERGY STAR® rated appliances, light fixtures, chandeliers and ceiling fans; • Energy-efficient indoor/outdoor lighting system using LED lamps rather than incandescent or halogen bulbs, offering a 50% greater lifecycle and 60% less energy use; • Indoor and outdoor fireplaces made with volcanic pumice – a lighter weight material with high insulation value; • High Efficiency Toilets (HET) that use less water per flush, low flow showerheads and faucets that total a possible 20-30% water savings per year. • Carbon dioxide removal fans in the garage to increase indoor air quality; • Crawl space walls insulated with rigid foam, and sealed rather than vented resulting in 13-18% more energy efficiency; and • All drywall waste was recycled into fertilizer.
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Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
King Street Allen Patterson Residential, LLC www.allenpattersonresidential.com/Tel. (843) 470-0400
Located in historical Beaufort, S.C., this elegant home was built for a state Senator and his family. Certified Master Builder Allen Patterson faced many unique challenges because of the home’s location in the historic area of Beaufort. Every step in the design and building process was scrutinized by the Historical Architectural Review Board to ensure this home appeared to be on this lot for generations and that it blended seamlessly with the surrounding vintage homes. On the façade, period architecture lends itself to the use of Old Savannah gray brick and period shutters along with a detached carriage house and built-in outdoor cooking area. Upon entering the foyer, a dramatic floating staircase welcomes guests and true quarter-sawn white oak floors flow seamlessly throughout the entire house. (continued)
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Allen Patterson Residential, LLC In the kitchen, a unique marble surround with niches and shelves for display highlight the cooking area. Honed granite countertops and period lighting enhance the custom cabinets. Ceiling height built-in bookcases accent the walls of the study and breakfast/library area, and they are accessed by a unique rail system with a rolling ladder. A mudroom off the kitchen affords plenty of storage and a place for busy children to deposit their coats and the day’s discoveries. All of the bathrooms feature basket weave marble tiles on the floors, including the master bath with a luxurious pedestal tub and large marble shower. Allen Patterson Residential, LLC, was able to give the family exactly what they wanted in a home while adhering to strict guidelines provided by a historical review board who’s main interst is perserving the appearance of the old South. This four bedroom, four bath house will be home to the family for generations to come.
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Oyster Roasts and the ‘R’ Rule Brandie Freeman, Contributing Editor
Growing up in rural Hampton, South Carolina, I know all about oyster roasts and other parts of the Lowcountry lifestyle. Oyster roasts are best in the fall. There’s something about the cool air, a fire and the smell of seafood that just makes it right. If you think it’s a meal, you’re wrong. Oyster roasts are more of a social event than a meal. It’s like an hors d’oervres party that lasts through the main course. The only way to make it feel like a meal is to add catfish stew to the mix. My first memory of an oyster roast was at my great uncle’s house. I remember there being a discussion on when to eat oysters. Apparently, someone hadn’t caught on to the rule. The best time and the only time to eat oysters are during the months that have an ‘r’ in them. That means summer is out of the picture. I’ve always wondered why we can only eat oysters September through April. The only answer I could ever get (before the Internet) was “that’s the way it’s done” or “because you’ll get really sick if you don’t follow the rule.” Okay, that was acceptable. I still needed a clearer answer. According to online food magazine Saveur.com, the R rule
can be traced back to the 1700s when New Haven, Connecticut passed a law banning oyster harvesting during the months that contained an r, and that law caught on in other cities. So, the rule wasn’t originally created to keep people from getting sick, as I was told, although people did get sick back in the pre-refrigeration days from eating oysters during the summer. It was really created to protect the reproduction of oysters, because, apparently, oysters spawn in the summer months. Fast forward to the 21st Century, and we have refrigeration and science that helps us eat oysters year round if we want to. The refrigeration part of the equation is simple: it keeps food from spoiling. The science part is interesting. Because most consumed oysters are farm raised, they are sexless and eating them in June, July and August won’t impact their reproduction. None of this matters to those living in the Lowcountry, because they still adhere to the r rule no matter what and the best oysters to eat are the fresh ones you travel down to Beaufort (or some other coastal town) to buy from the local fisherman. It all boils down to this: Oysters just don’t
taste as good in the summer. Savuer magazine says that in the fall, oysters prepare for hiberation by packing themselves full of energy. “They plump up and get sweeter and sweeter with each passing month.”
Lowcountry Oyster Roast
1. Build a fire of oak and hickory, to get a hot ash. Put a steel plate (or scrap metal or tin roof scrap) over the fire and let it get hot. 2.
Put the oysters on top of the steel plate. Cover them with a soaking wet croaker (burlap) bag. As the water drips down off the bag onto the plate, it steams the oysters. It is important to keep the bag wet, otherwise it could catch fire. Keep a water hose handy to put out any fires and to keep the croaker bags wet.
3. When the oysters are done (about 10-15 minutes later), shovel them directly onto a table and serve with cocktail sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice or simply “naked” (without any sauce). 13
Private Residence at The Cliffs Allora, LLC
www.allora.biz/Tel. (864) 458-8176
The Cliffs Valley is located at the southernmost edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and has spectacular views of mountains. The home owners wanted a custom-designed hillside retreat situated on a dramatically sloping lot overlooking a winding stream with numerous falls and capturing long-range views of mountain ridges beyond. The exterior is a contemporary interpretation of mountain, craftsmanstyle incorporating stone, heavy timbers, lap siding and copper roofing. Special features include a welcoming, broad eyebrow above the entry; a radial, two-story glass wall facing the mountains; prairie style windows; and a free-standing screened porch perched in the treetops. Inside, the great room, with its sweeping, barrel-vault ceiling, is flooded with light and amazing views through the curved window wall that is open to the family room below. A glass handrail at the floor opening ensures that views are uninterrupted. A see-through fireplace, finished in marble brick tile, is all that separates the great room from the dining room and dual-pantry kitchen with an island sized for the homeowners, who share a passion for cooking and baking. The master suite features expansive windows that provide a spectacular view from the bed; a private screened porch complete with fireplace; generous his and her walk-in closets; and a spa-inspired bathroom that includes his and her oversized vanities; a very large, infinity-edge tub fed from a ceiling-mounted faucet; and a spacious, walk-in shower with multiple heads and all glass enclosure. Both the tub and the shower are (continued)
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Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
Allora, LLC wrapped by windows, providing an outdoor bathing experience. The lower level is perfectly suited for entertaining guests. In addition to the family/media room, there is a fully-equipped wet bar; a “tobe-envied” wine cellar; a steam shower; two private bedroom suites; and an expansive patio highlighted by a crushed glass fire pit. Due to the site’s steep slope, this level enjoys the same breathtaking views resulting in frequent extended stays. The two levels are uniquely connected and communicate spatially through the open, curved stair and the great room overlook so everyone can be a “part of the action.” Finally, husband and wife cherish their own separate and individualized office/studio spaces with a shared bathroom located above the garage. These spaces are fresh and inspiring due to the sloped ceilings and friendly dormers that offer new and exciting views of the surrounding hills and creek.
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Allora, LLC
Crooked Stick Court Residence The Berry Group, LLC
Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
www.theberrygroupllc.com/Tel. (864) 868-2811
For the fifth year in a row, Oconee County’s The Berry Group has produced an award-winning home. The Crooked Stick Court Residence is located at The Reserve at Lake Keowee, an award-winning residential community that spans 3,900 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along 30 miles of shoreline on Lake Keowee. This magnificant home was designed by Brad Wright and features an English style of architecture. The exterior veneer is constructed using western North Carolina granite and fieldstone along with wood siding. There are numerous heavy timber accents on both the exterior and interior spaces. The home contains a large timber framed rear terrace and a screen porch with a large stone fireplace. The roof is constructed of hand-nailed Vermont slate with copper gutters The home has many elements that demonstrate The Berry Group’s craftsmanship and quality. The interior walls were finished with a color integrated real plaster along with poplar wood shiplap that gives the home great warmth. The great room features a vaulted space with an English style timberframe ceiling. Another focal point of the great room is a large imported limestone fireplace. The kitchen contains a timber accented ceiling with custom cabinets featuring a large antique reclaimed oak island. The lower level consists of a large recreation room with a stone fireplace and custom mahogany bar. The bonus room/bedroom features a distinctive style of whitewashed pine walls and ceilings. The exterior doors are custom mahogany and feature large accordion doors that open to fully connect the great room with the exterior terrace.
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Haig Point Residence Tidewater Company of Daufuskie
Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
tideco2@aol.com/Tel. (843) 842-8313 Daufuskie Island residents live to preserve their beautiful island, which means builders must be careful not to damage any of its natural, scenic surroundings. The Haig Point Residence was carefully built under a canopy of magnificent 200-year-old oaks, and the focus was on safeguarding those oak trees. As an example, the builder installed a sanitary pump station and tunneled the sewer line to the house, rather than risk damaging roots by trenching. The residence is reminiscent of century-old Lowcountry homes found in Beaufort and Savannah. In that era, smaller homes were often extended over time by additions and by enclosing porches or verandas. The Haig Point Residence echoes this theme with the design and detail of the kitchen wing and three converted porches. The exterior is finished with traditional clapboard siding, a painted handcrimpled, standing seam metal roof, louvered and Bermuda cedar shutters, and hand-made bricks by Old Carolina. Where possible, the house is authentic to the
period. The five-panel interior doors and the starting stair newel duplicate those found in the Haig Point Light House circa 1873. Interior transom windows throughout are fitted with antique chains and latches. Floors and exposed beams are reclaimed antique pine. Beadboard with several profiles and understated moldings were used on walls and ceilings, which are finished in soft, whitewash hues. The lighting fixtures are especially interesting. Most were designed by the owner and created using components from old gas lanterns. Exterior gas carriage lamps are by Bevolo of New Orleans. Light switches are traditional push buttons with oil-rubbed bronze faceplates. The soaring two-story kitchen with 14 windows and hand-hewn beams, is both dramatic and a study in simple elegance. Shaker wall cabinets feature antique glass, exposed hinges and exterior latches. The period cabinetry conceals state-of-the art appliances. An oak “ice box” with authentic
hardware opens to reveal the latest sub-zero refrigerator/freezer. Pantry cabinets conceal a wine cooler and second dishwasher, as well as a trash chute to the lower level. The pantry countertop is hammered zinc with a large soapstone farm sink. This residence has the ambience and character of a house built in the 1920s. Behind the scenes, however, one finds energy efficient foam insulation, 15 SEER HVAC systems, separate humidity controls, audio/video capabilities, central vacuum, water purification and a monitored security system. Looks can indeed be deceiving. The Haig Point Residence received the National Association of Home Builders’ 2010 Builder’s Choice Merit Award and the 2010 Watermark Grand Award, in addition to the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association’s 2010 LightHouse Awards for Best Overall, Best Kitchen, and Best Feature in its category. The Haig Point Residence was on the cover of the June 2011 issue of Southern Living magazine.
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Looking for the latest and greatest in home decor? Need a plumber, electrician or handyman? Turn to your local home builders’ association (HBA) for reputable home building professionals in your area. Many HBAs host an annual Parade of Homes, Tour of Homes, Home & Garden Show, and/or Home Improvement Show. These events are great places to meet your area’s home building industry professionals and to see what’s popular in homes today. South Carolina’s Local Home Builders’ Associations HBA of Aiken County Phone 803-641-6863 www.aikenbuilders.com HBA of Anderson Phone 864-226-0347 www.hbaofanderson.com Charleston Trident HBA Phone 843-572-1414 www.charlestonhomebuilders.org HBA of Cherokee County Phone 864-489-3477 HBA of Greater Columbia Phone 803-256-6238 www.columbiabuilders.com HBA of Greenville Phone 864-254-0133 www.hbaofgreenville.com Hilton Head Area HBA Phone 843-681-9240 www.hhahba.com Horry-Georgetown HBA Phone 843-438-4124 www.hbahorrygeorgetown.com Lakelands HBA Phone 864-229-7722 www.lakelandshba.com
Laurens-Newberry HBA Phone 803-276-4590 HBA of Lancaster County Phone 803-285-2600 HBA of the Lowcountry Phone 843-524-5203 www.beaufort.org HBA of Oconee Phone 864-882-1657 www.oconeehba.org HBA of Orangeburg-Bamberg-Calhoun Phone 803-534-1383 HBA of the Greater Pee Dee Phone 843-665-5885 www.hbapeedee.com HBA of Greater Spartanburg Phone 864-583-5471 www.hbaspartanburg.com HBA of Sumter-Clarendon Phone 803-775-6800 www.sumterhba.com HBA of Union County Phone 864-429-9033 HBA of York County Phone 803-328-8460 www.hbayc.com
The Player Residence Resort Custom Homes
Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
www.resortcustom.com//Tel. (864) 233-6800 Resort Custom Homes reinforced its core business as a true designbuild firm with the completion of the Player Residence in the Gary Player Estates at the Cliffs at Mountain Park. The design weaves the unique elements of the client’s South African heritage, the natural beauty of the land, historical inspiration from the nearby Poinsett Bridge, and natural materials juxtaposed against contemporary elements. The breadth and topography of the property allowed for the home to be approached via a stone driveway landscaped with native plantings. The stone auto court provides a gracious stage to enter the home through a massive reclaimed wood door, while providing screened access to the partially buried four car garage. A water feature cascades out of a stone wall and tumbles around the home and down past a fort designed for children’s play. Pathways cross down hillsides and ravines to a large play lawn, fire pit terrace (based on an African cooking camp known as boma) and lead to the Gary Player designed golf course directly below the home. Upon entering the home the first impression is a panoramic view of the natural beauty of the Carolina Mountains and golf course. The home is constructed on two levels using expansive glazing to allow for natural light and views throughout. The main level incorporates living areas, dining, kitchen, wine room, a study accessed via the contemporary interpretation of a barn door, and a master suite with private terrace overlooking a waterfall. All spaces open out to outdoor living 22
areas via large sliding and pocketing glass doors. An open stairway leads to the lower level along an exposed, board formed, concrete wall and opens onto a family room with stone flooring and a two sided fireplace. A second master suite overlooks the #7 green below and its master bath contains a free standing tub with outdoor shower adjoining a cascading stream. Three additional bedrooms and four baths are located overlooking the pool terrace. The terraced stone decks span the rear of the home offering spectacular views over the infinity edge of the swimming pool. While the design, fit, and finish of the Player Residence are striking, Resort Custom Homes’ process of integrating these elements into the construction documents and process is equally noteworthy. The home was conceived, developed, estimated, contracted, constructed, and completed for a client who was a world away for the majority of the schedule. The builder’s core practices and communication assured that the home was delivered ahead of schedule and below budget. No detail is too small, no request goes ignored. These values were repeatedly enacted at the Player Residence down to the coordination of furnishings from the talented South African interior designer to the installation of South African wattle sticks on the children’s fort. While the builders are certainly proud of the home they designed and built with the homeowners, they are more proud of the synergy and lasting relationship developed with their client.
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Honorable Mention - New Home Construction
Front Beach Sullivan’s Island Daly and Sawyer Construction, LLC www.dalyandsawyer.com/Tel. (843) 884-7195
Sullivan’s Island is the location of Daly and Sawyer Construction’s masterpiece that the Pinnacle Award judges felt was deserving of honorable mention. Sullivan’s Island, a barrier island north of Charleston Harbor, is treasured by visitors and residents alike for its rich history, friendly atmosphere, and simple beauty. This incredible Sullivan’s Island beach front house is a mixture of old vernacular architecture of Sullivan’s Island and modern lines. The house is adorned with generous porches on the front and rear that take advantage of the prevalent sea breezes. The mahogany wood windows, painted traditional “Charleston Green,” are a nice contrast to the starch white exterior color. The horizontal lap siding on the lower portion of the house changes to vertical board and batten siding, drawing your eye to the traditional rafter tails. The ocean side of the house overlooks a raised pool with large marble coping and glass railings that allow an unobstructed view of the ocean. The interior of this unique home, designed by Joeb Moore & Partners Architecture, has a cottage feel and a contemporary flare; the combination giving a feel of relaxed elegance. The wood paneling softens the rooms, and the panelized trim around the windows and doors offer clean contemporary lines. Each room is complemented by extraordinary cabinetry that supports the contemporary theme. Rimless can lights illuminate the rooms with an artistic, natural light. (continued)
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Daly and Sawyer Construction, LLC The bathroom vanities take advantage of open storage under the sinks and the two inch thick marble tops with no overhang, are consistent with the contemporary feel. The walnut floors throughout the house add warmth and are a nice contrast to the all white interior. The kitchen has simple lines with state of the art appliances, a salon ceiling at one end and a pantry with floating shelves at the other end. The all white marble countertops and tile complement this eloquent and highly functional kitchen.
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Pinnacle Award Winner - New Home Construction
Luxurious Lake Living Gabriel Builders, Inc. www.gabrielbuilders.com/Tel. (864) 879-3035
Situated on one of Lake Keowee’s premier lots, this house poises itself proudly to take full advantage of the 270 degree sweeping views of the lake and mountains beyond. The challenging topography of the site required a playful, rambling floor plan, which is executed in the Shingle Style, by architect Stephen Fuller. From the stunning two-story family room framed by windows displaying lake and mountain views to the all-inclusive, very methodical mechanical room, the house is breathtaking. The home’s rich interiors continue the theme established on the exterior. The open layout of the rooms lends a spacious feel, with closely connected living porches flooding the inside with light and creating seamless transitions to the outdoors. Bold classical molding profiles are mellowed by tongue and groove paneling and rich, natural materials and finishes. Thoughtful and intriguing architectural details abound, creating a feast for the eyes at every turn. One of the many great attributes of the house is its outdoor living and porch
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areas with wood burning fireplace, inlaid wooden ceiling details, phantom screens, bocce ball court , infinity edge hot tub, and fire pit – all remotely controlled in New York City by the owner. A humidity controlled wine room with capacity for 1,972 bottles embraces cedar walls, mahogany cabinetry, and cigar storage. The room has an Italian feel with a barrel tile ceiling complete with a ladder system for reaching the upper level of bottles. The stairway leading to the wine room and upstairs living areas has custom turned woodwork, including newel posts and tower finials. There is also a wood paneled elevator accessing all three levels. The library and billiards room has a masculine feel with furniture grade quarter sawn oak paneling, leather bathroom, and inlaid fabric walls. The handmade billiards table with inlaid ivory is a stunning feature of the room. The Master Bedroom is housed on the upper level with a tower roof top and flanked by
five sets of doors that open to the lake. The accompanying master bath contains marble floors with inlaid patterned detail, marble countertops, steam room, executive closet, as well as a free standing tub surrounded by columns and a barrel ceiling. The views of the lake from this room are incredible. Regarding energy efficiency, the home is complete with radiant heated floors in the garage, terrace level, and upper level. Solar panels provide 80% of the hot water in the house and also serve as the source for the radiant floors. Being a lake front home, the geo thermal heat pump system is practical and efficient and the Icynene insulation also assures a greater level of efficiency. For safety, the owner also requested a sprinkler/ fire prevention system, which is housed in the mechanical room. With landscaping, property, and construction, the owner has invested generously in this home.
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New Homes Benefit More Than Just Buyers and Builders Mike Lowman, 2011 HBASC President
The only people who benefit when a house is built are the family members who get to live there, and the builder who constructed and sold the home, right?
ics work on the car when it breaks down or needs the oil changed, or buy a new car at a local dealer when it’s time to replace the old one.
Wrong. The positive impact of new residential construction is far-reaching, bringing benefits to families, businesses and services throughout a community immediately, as well as for years to come.
The family may need to hire local companies for regular services to maintain their home, such as landscaping, house cleaning, pet sitters or pool upkeep.
According to economists at the National Association of Home Builders, the one-year estimated local impacts of building 100 single-family homes in a typical metro area include $21.1 million in local income, $2.2 million in taxes and other local government revenue, and 324 local jobs. But what does that economic impact mean in the real, day-to-day lives of community residents? Just think about it. When a family moves to a community and buys a new house, they will likely shop at local stores to buy furniture and accessories to decorate the home. They will fill their car’s gas tank at local gas stations so they can get to the stores, have local mechan28
The children will enroll in local schools. This increases enrollment, meaning more teachers, janitors, cafeteria workers and other school support staff will need to be hired. Those kids will also join sports leagues and other activities, buy equipment and pay registration fees that provide stipends for referees and coaches. All of this economic activity puts income into the pockets of local business owners and their families, who can then afford to go out and spend money themselves, which recycles even more money into the community’s economy. The new family also pays local and state taxes. These tax revenues help pay for a wide range of government services, including school
teachers, police departments, refuse collection, parks maintenance and road repairs. Over the long term, as the families who move into new homes become part of the community, their positive impact continues. NAHB estimates that those 100 new homes also provide the community with additional, annually-recurring impacts of $3.1 million in local income, $743,000 in taxes and other revenue for local governments, and 53 local jobs. Families who buy a newly built home enjoy benefits including safety, amenities, energy efficiency and floor plans to fit a modern lifestyle. But the advantages of new homes extend far beyond the buyers and the builders—residential construction has a positive, direct impact on the local community for years. To learn more about the home-buying process or to find new homes for sale in South Carolina, contact a local REALTOR.
Runner Up - New Home Construction
Davis Residence Brassfield-McBreairty Custom Home Builders, Inc. www.bmfdev.com/Tel. (843) 416-8907 The Davis Residence is a traditional style home located at Bulls Bay Golf Course, a private golf course community located just north of Mount Pleasant in Awendaw, South Carolina. It is situated in the center of a beautifully wooded four acre lot that has a stunning view across a large pond to the golf course and clubhouse. The exterior of the home is particularly striking due to the variety of materials, colors and textures. The foundation walls and some of the veneer are a quarried and tumbled wall stone that the homeowners and the builder selected and purchased in Tennessee. The sidewalls are a combination of Hardie shakes and Hardie panels with Elite treated lumber as trim for a pleasing combination of both shakes and board and batten which will also provide excellent durability and low maintenance. The roof consists of Slate Select, a reinforced concrete slate replica, on the steeper pitches, and standing seam copper on the shallower pitches. The front steps and pool deck are paved with
precast concrete made to complement the wall stone. The parking pad and sidewalks have stone laid in the expansion joints. The driveway is plantation mix to help the home blend in with its somewhat rural setting. The interior of the home is spacious and well-appointed with rustic American cherry floors throughout the majority of the spaces, natural stone and porcelain tile in the baths and dining area, and a very resilient floating cork floor in the studio. The crawl space underneath the house is sealed and conditioned to limit the moisture and movement in the hardwood floors so common in the Lowcountry. The guest bedroom wing is provided with separate laundry and snack facilities. A large upstairs closet houses electronics as well as storage for Christmas decorations and photographs. Much of the mechanical equipment is in an attic space accessible by a full set of stairs providing conditioned storage for files, overflow items and such.
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Fairhurst-Stewart Residence Harden Tuten Custom Homes
Runner Up - New Home Construction
www.hardentuten.com/Tel. (843) 815-3700 Situated on a heavily-wooded and secluded site and located within the pristine surroundings of Spring Island, the Fairhurst-Stewart Residence is a compilation of three finely-crafted building components, each having been designed for its specific use, and integrated seamlessly into the overall fabric of the project. The three buildings are arranged along a scenic central axis and boasts of panoramic views overlooking the magnificent Old Tabby golf course.
The proportions of the master bedroom are grand in scale; however, through the use of a grand exterior window wall and clerestory glazing at the entry, the room creates a light and open feeling. The windows in the bay of the master bathroom also lend to the light and open feeling. The windows flood the bathroom with natural light and provide magnificent views from the entry into the Master Bathroom to the finely crafted grand shower.
The design of the main house allows for grand public spaces on the entry level and a private master suite above. The vaulted, two-story clerestory foyer with its enlarged entry doors becomes quite inviting, while setting these two areas apart vertically from one another. The great room opens to the exterior vistas through an expansive window wall. The main house includes an eloquent junior master suite and a spacious dining area and kitchen. This area spans the length of the main house, and is capped off with a bay window wall, which opens the interior to the splendid views into the heavily wooded site with vistas of the golf course beyond.
The guest house, located to the left of the main house and directly across from the carriage house, is a structure that could stand on its own. It is designed for European guests of the home owners, staying for up to three months at a time. This building consists of two finely appointed and spacious guest suites that flank a gathering room, full kitchen and laundry.
A finely-crafted heart pine main stair leads from the great room to the loft, which acts as a lobby and seating area for the master suite.
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Tucked away above the carriage house is the library. The home owners wanted an inviting, yet quiet, cozy retreat. This space is anchored by a free-standing tabby fireplace, which is accentuated by finely-crafted woodwork and library shelving throughout.
Runner Up - New Home Construction
Petrick Residence Allen Patterson Residential, LLC www.allenpattersonresidential.com/Tel. (843) 470-0400 Building in historic districts and private club communities can be daunting, but Allen Patterson Residential is no stranger to daunting tasks. The builder took on the challenge of building on a private lot in Oldfield Plantation, just off of the Okatie River. Oldfield’s stringent Architectural Review Board dictates that the homes blend beautifully with nature and this house is no exception. Extensive use of tabby and brick on the walks and multiple porches provide a glimpse into the Lowcountry of hundreds of years ago when tabby was a major building component. The front porch is expansive and inviting with an 8’ tall entry door. Upon entering the foyer, the view of the lagoon and extensive landscaping is seen through the multiple sets of French doors. The tabby fireplace in the living room is the focal point and the crown moulding and window trim evoke architectural details of a time past. Custom bookcases flank the fireplace and heart of pine flooring throughout present a warm and comfortable environment.
The kitchen is beautifully customized and features a center cook island with one of a kind blown glass pendant light fixtures. Off the kitchen is a laundry/mudroom with a heart of pine countertop and more storage. The first floor master suite features a soaring ceiling, his and her walk-in closets and a generous bathroom with custom cabinets and a shower with dual heads and frameless glass doors. Two more bedrooms and bathrooms are on the second floor, along with a cozy sitting area and abundant storage. The two car garage is accessible via a breezeway attached to the house and has a third door for a golf cart. Above the garage is a guest suite complete with kitchen. A Colonial red standing seam roof unites the three sections of the home and presents dramatic curb appeal for this quintessentially Lowcountry home.
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Griebe Residence Priester Custom Contracting, LLC
Runner Up - New Home Construction
www.priestercustomhomes.com/Tel. (843) 200-8495
Designed by Ron Gossen Architecture, Inc, this elegant Mediterranean style home located in Hanahan, SC offers tranquility of beautiful water views. It is tucked away on an island surrounded by the Goose Creek Reservoir in a subdivision called Indigo Island Reserve. This custom home is more than 7,000 square feet and was built by Priester’s Custom Contracting, LLC, who also built five other homes on the island. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling tiled fountain and rounded staircase greet you as you enter the majestic arched front doors. A cast-stone fireplace adorns the comfortable great room along with oak hardwood floors, custom built-in cabinets, and a coffered ceiling. Sliding glass doors invite you onto the tiled patio to enjoy what this island setting has to offer. The oversized commercial kitchen with attached dining room and sunroom is perfect for entertaining and large family gatherings. Other amenities to this kitchen include a pot filler faucet above the stove, two ovens, a beverage center, beautiful granite countertops, washer and dryer cabinet, and a built-in window seat.
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The owner hand-crafted the glass transoms above every interior bedroom/bathroom door and added an inspiring inscription on each for a personal touch. The master bedroom offers another custom stone fireplace and separate sitting room that commands the gorgeous water views. The spa-like master bathroom offers stained-glass windows, air-jet tub, oversized shower with rainhead, heated floor tiles, and his and her walk-in closets. The three stop elevator is another inviting feature that adds convenience. The top floor features a full living room with its own cast-stone fireplace and four delicately, detailed bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground floor is spacious with a separate exercise room, guest kitchen, guest bedroom, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a game room with an attached patio. With the exquisitely detailed interior, guests will feel the gracious hospitality that this home has to offer.
Runner Up - New Home Construction
Ashland Forest CVS Builders, LLC www.cvsbuilders.com/Tel. (864) 809-2818 Tucked away in Woodruff, S.C. is a piece of the American dream that represents a rustic, country lifestyle with a Tudor style design. The stone exterior is enhanced with carved cypress. This home has a six car garage, an abundance of storage areas, front and rear porches and rounded rear decks. Upon entering the arched eight foot mahogany door, the focal point is on the barrel vaulted ceiling in the foyer with cedar and stone columns. The open lodge room has a wall of arched windows and a stone fireplace with custom gun cabinets on either side. The handcrafted solid cedar mantel and cedar beams of the vaulted ceiling are only a start to the true quality and craftsmanship in this home. The flooring is white oak hardwood in various wide planks and stained a chestnut color. The master suite is isolated on one end of the home, and it has custom cabinetry and a granite wet bar. The master bathroom has a jacuzzi tub, custom granite vanities and an enormous walk through shower with an arched transom window. The tiled shower has granite seats, body spray and rain maker shower heads. The owners have a complete master suite with his and her walk-in closets and a few other unique extras.
The kitchen is professionally graded and open to the casual dining/ breakfast area that’s excellent for entertaining. The kitchen has custom antique glazed cabinets, a butler’s pantry and wine bar. A must see is the laser designed Brazilian granite with custom ogle edging throughout the kitchen and the enormous bi-leveled island and bar. The massive arched stone wall surrounding the commercial stainless refrigerator/freezer is amazing in itself. Nearby is a large walk-in pantry with plenty of shelving, custom cabinets also topped with granite and countertop space with storage. Adjacent is the spacious laundry room and mud room that include the same custom amenities. On the other end of the home are two large bedrooms with a full bathroom that has porcelain tile, a walk-in shower and a double vanity. The entire upstairs is a separate living quarter. It has a full kitchen, breakfast area, entertainment room, full bathroom, and laundry-pantry combo, not to mention the walk through to the enormous storage area above the four car garage equipped with its own half bath.
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Runner Up - New Home Construction
Sommers Residence Reclamation By Design, Ltd. www.reclamationbydesign.com/Tel. (843) 815-5332 One of the most impressive features of this French Country-style home in Bluffton, SC is the strand of majestic live oak trees which seem to encase the home. Fortunately, none of these trees had to be removed; only a few limbs needed strategic pruning. The porches showcase a variety of natural stones which feature a creative blend of brick and bluestone and are designed to be utilized as outdoor living space. The front entry is a sophisticated yet comfortable blend of Tennessee stacked stone with a formal limestone arch accenting the custom built mahogany front entry doors with iron work by a Bluffton artisan. The porch ceilings, columns and brackets were personally handcrafted by Certified Master Builder Ron Strimpfel, using reclaimed wormy heart pine and reclaimed barn siding. The lintel over the exterior custom-built mahogany door leading out from the billiard room was reclaimed from a 100-year old building on Bay Street in Savannah, Georgia, which functioned as a Feed & Seed. In keeping with the French County motif, the home showcases re-
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claimed saw-cut antique heart pine beams in the living room, dining room and grand hall. The screen porch is a masterpiece of reclaimed beam trusses and siding all rescued from the Ruby Mill in North Carolina. The flooring throughout the main living area and the stairway is reclaimed walnut with a stone border. Other features of repurposing materials and furniture can be found upstairs at the coffee bar countertop and in the powder room in which the dry sink from the homeowner’s grandmother’s house has been restored as a lavatory complete with a custom handcrafted copper bowl. The home has the best use of old-world craftsmanship and new-age technology. The builder stayed true to the company’s mission of building environmentally conscious homes. This home has a geothermal system with electronic air cleaners, open cell foam insulation in the walls and roof, irrigation well, extensive use of reclaimed and repurposed materials, sustainable materials like the IPE decking at the spa, and pervious crushed stone for driveways and sidewalks.
Runner Up - New Home Construction
Cerullo Home Gabriel Builders, Inc. www.gabrielbuilders.com/Tel. (864) 879-3035 The cottage-style home, located on charming Lake Keowee, is positioned to maximize the fabulous emerald lake views. From the exterior, the home appears unassuming with a casual, relaxed character. However, once inside, you realize that this is not a small cottage, but a grand open floor plan home of almost 10,000 square feet! The home has an open, inviting foyer that immediately features the exceptional lake views. The staircase leading to the lower level has custom designed wrought iron rails with decorative leaves and oak acorns, along with the hand-scraped walnut hardwood floors and masonry stone walls. The exterior stone and wooden hand-scraped beam details were carried inside to create a warm and cozy ambience. The stepped down great room features a vaulted wooden ceiling and beams, as well as a limestone mantle and fieldstone fireplace. Beyond the great room, one can see through the dining room, with its groin ceiling, plaster walls and stone walled pass thru, as well as to the
kitchen. The central feature in the kitchen is the massive limestone hood mantle and the 12’ tall ceilings. The master bedroom has an expansive window wall to capture the lake views, complete with wooden cathedral ceilings, hand carved fireplace mantle, and its own sitting balcony. The master bath includes a plaster barrel ceiling, heated floors, detailed tiled floors and wainscoting, a luxury soaking tub with a large window to take in the lake views, and a large glass steam shower. The lower level open floor plan includes the recreational room and billiard room, which feature stain paneled walls, a coffered ceiling , a stone fireplace flanked with built-in cabinets and cue stick holders. A kitchenette, two large guest bedrooms (each with large walk-in showers and soaking tubs), an exercise room, bunk room for eight, and potting house complete the lower level area.
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Investing in Remodeling Pays Off in More than Dollars David Gully, 2011 HBASC Vice President
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the equity in their home comprises a larger portion of their net wealth than the holdings in their stock market or retirement funds. Compared to conventional financial investments that rise and fall with regular frequency, housing has proven to be a relatively stable and sound investment that keeps up with inflation in most years and outpaces it in others. Although few of us purchase a home strictly for its investment value, in practical terms it represents an asset that can pay high returns when it comes time to either refinance the mortgage or sell your home outright. Of course, a home that is well-maintained and offers up-to-date systems and amenities will have a higher value than a comparable home that is poorly maintained or lacking the conveniences and extra living space that today’s buyers want. Remodeling, then, becomes the key to protecting and enhancing the investment value of your home, not to mention its many other benefits. “What improvements will add the most value to my home?” To answer that question, it is important to understand that remodeling – and your home for that matter – is different from other investments that are primarily financial in nature. What’s unique about housing is that the “investor” or owner receives the immediate benefit of being able to occupy and enjoy their investment; i.e., live in it, all the while it is growing in value. Stocks and bonds don’t deliver on this aspect. 36
The longer you intend to stay in your home and will enjoy the new family room or whatever improvement you make, the more weight this factor contributes to your overall return on investment. The other part of your investment return is the increase in resale value that the remodel adds to your home. Ultimately it is a professional real estate appraiser who will decide the financial return of any remodeling you do through the price he or she assigns to your home when you decide to refinance your mortgage or sell your home. The cold hard truth, however, is that real estate appraisals are more an art than an exacting science. The price of your home will largely depend on the prices that comparable homes recently sold for in your neighborhood. The value assigned to the improvements you made to your home depends on a number of variables but depend heavily on the location of your home as well as its overall condition. Despite the limitations of the appraisal process in allotting what you might consider fair value for all the improvements that you proudly made to your home since first moving in, there are certain rules that you should consider to increase the dollars you get back from your remodeling investment. • Maintaining your home in good repair is the most critical of all investments that you can make to your home. The shape it’s in matters as much if not more than what other
attributes your home may have. • The quality of the work you have done on your home is another factor that can’t be ignored, if you are looking to make a good investment. Shoddy workmanship, low-grade materials and inferior products will wipe out any value the remodeling might have added to your home. • Remodel for yourself and your own family, not the next owner. It is a gamble to predict what the likes and dislikes of the next owner might be. Stay with styles, colors and features that have broad appeal. • Kitchens and bath remodels are the two most popular remodeling projects year-in and year-out, no matter where you live. Minor kitchen remodels tend to recoup more of their costs than major kitchen remodels. Bathroom remodels also vary on how much they add to resale value, depending on the extent of the makeover. • Extra space in the right place offers a high rate of return since existing homes tend to lack the roominess of new homes. Although it is difficult to put an exact price on the resale value of a particular remodeling project, for most of us the real value of remodeling is the comfort and pleasure it adds to the years we spend living in our home.
Pinnacle Award Winner - Remodel Project
Kluttz Remodel Allen Patterson Residential, LLC www.allenpattersonresidential.com/Tel. (843) 470-0400
Allen Patterson Residential, LLC, turned a basement in Beaufort, S.C. from a dark, dated living area to a bright, updated space that required skill and craftsmanship. Before renovations, the concrete floor was uneven, having five different heights. It took several days of concrete grinding to level the floors and prepare it for new, lighter flooring throughout. Repairs to the 1890’s brick foundation were required to stop leaks and mold from penetrating through the walls. The foundation repairs included digging out the foundation and waterproofing and pointing the brick, a process of replacing the cement between bricks. Structural beams were added to allow for the removal of several old brick columns for better room flow. Hallways and doors opened up to create more spacious, usable rooms and to make it handicap accessible for future use. Old beams were salvaged, cleaned and stained. The wood paneled walls were painted to complement the travertine used throughout the lower level. A room was added to separate the kitchen from the laundry room with its own laundry sink featuring glass tile backsplash and extensive built-in custom cabinets with doors. This once dark dungeon is now a comfortable living area for the homeowner and their guests. 37
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Pinnacle Award Winner - Remodel Project
Querin Remodel Henthorn Architecture + Construction, LLC www.henthornarchitecture.com/Tel. (864) 595-2380 Located in Spartanburg, this four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom renovation and addition, began as do many: a good house in a desirable downtown neighborhood that is too small and too outdated to function for the modern lifestyle of a young and growing family.
construction was to meet or exceed current building codes as well as qualify under the Energy Star program. All lead based paint was to be removed from the interior of the house. The front façade was to receive a new covered porch and the existing redwood siding refurbished and repainted.
The homeowners considered abandoning their beloved 1940’s colonial to build new in an outlying area before ultimately deciding to stay where they were and adapt the house to fit their needs.
The design included utilizing the existing living room and side porch as an art/jewelry studio, and converting the dining room into an office. Two small double hung windows in the art studio were replaced with one large picture window to provide extra light and views. The existing powder room was relocated to allow double French doors for convenient access to the kitchen and living area.
The homeowners’ requirements included a large contiguous living/kitchen/dining space, art studio, jewelry studio, small office downstairs and a large master suite, new laundry, bathrooms and closets upstairs as well as a garage and large screen porch. The design was to re-purpose as much of the existing house as possible, and add new square footage as required. All new and existing
utility room at the second floor level. The existing second floor was redesigned to accommodate two full bathroom closets. The construction included all new windows, insulation and air sealing package, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, roof, and stairway. Extensive built-in cabinetry provides ample local storage options and special lighting illuminates the owners’ extensive art collection. The finished product certainly meets the homeowners’ wishes and provides them with a more useful and up-to-date home.
The rear of the house was totally demolished and an addition added, containing a garage and storage at the basement level, a living/ dining/kitchen area and screen porch at the first level and a master suite/sun porch and 39
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Runner Up - Remodel Project
Accessible Kitchen Remodel Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen www.dreammakeraiken.com/Tel. (803) 593-9191 Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen was able to live up to its name and allowed some Beach Island parents to give their wheelchair bound son freedom and independence. The remodeler faced various challenges that come with changing the layout of a home that has settled over the years, like sagging ceilings and floors. Like most homes built in the 1970’s, the layout was very traditional with sectioned rooms, unlike today’s open floor plans. Because of the sectioned floor plan and outdated proportions, the kitchen was enclosed, which hindered the movement of a wheelchair, and the narrow doorways made it difficult to get from room to room. More space was added to the kitchen by tearing down walls, which made room for a large barrier free island. The island not only allows
access under the cook-top for a wheelchair, but also ample space for the other family members to gather around the central focal point. Sink recess was created for knee space with a removable knee guard to disguise the drain pipes and supply lines. Dual spice racks are located below on both sides of the sink for easy access. On the floor, the remodeler used a combination of tile and laminate wood flooring at the homeowners’ request. The tile around the perimeter of the cabinets creates a barrier in the event of a water leak.
The wall oven was lowered to allow the microwave to be at countertop level with plenty of pantry storage available with rollout shelving. The original back door of the kitchen was closed off and a new entry door was created in the old dining room area. Not only does the homeowners’ son benefit from gaining freedom in his home, but the homeowners also benefit from an upgraded kitchen that provides more function.
Other features include a color difference between the island, corner wall, and hutch cabinets and the perimeter cabinets. The island and hutch countertops are granite.
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Runner Up - Remodel Project
The Rash Residence Priester Custom Contracting, LLC www.priestercustomhomes.com/Tel. (843) 200-8495
Empty nesters certainly deserve to pamper themselves with changes in their homes once the kids have moved on, and that’s exactly what the homeowners of this Lowcountry style home in the Charleston area did. Priester’s Custom Contracting turned to Crosby Creations for a redesign of the interior to reflect the changing needs of new “empty nester” homeowners. The unused dining room was converted to a butler’s pantry/mud room/laundry room that includes plenty of cabinet space and drawers for recycling. One sunroom was converted to a home office with an updated home networking system; the other was opened up and attached to the eat-in kitchen. Old wallpaper was removed and custom trim was added. All windows were replaced and foam insulation was added to provide more energy efficiency. The country blue color on the exterior was changed to neutral tans and browns for a more traditional appearance. New carpet, tile, and hardwood floors were installed. The wood
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burning fireplace in the living room was converted to gas logs, and the trim and handrails were replaced for much needed improvement. All rooms received an update; however, the kitchen and bathrooms received the most attention. A spa-like atmosphere was created in the master bathroom by featuring an air-jet tub, oversized shower with rainhead and hand-held sprayer. The master closet was reconstructed and space was invented with customized closet organization. The kitchen was transformed into a perfect space for entertaining friends and family. New cabinets and granite countertops were added throughout this home to complete the transformation of this masterpiece.
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(OW (OMES "ECOME '2%%. Oriented strand board (OSB) is an engineered wood product that does not require large trees for its manufacture. It is resource efficient and enhances durability and is used to sheathe roofs and walls in 75 percent of new homes.
More durable roof coverings such as steel and fiber cement reduce the frequency of roof replacement. Lighter colors absorb less heat, reducing cooling costs in warm climates. Now, solar roofing products integrate asphalt shingles, standing-seam metal roofing, and slate or concrete tiles.
Tree preservation reduces landscaping and future energy costs and helps provide winter wind breaks or summer shade. Additional landscaping improves the environment even more: One tree can filter 60 lbs. of pollutants from the air each year.
Energy-efficient windows incorporating advanced technologies like lowemittance (low-E) glass coatings, gas filler between layers, and composite framing materials keep heat inside in the winter and outside in the summer.
Recycled plastic lumber and wood composite materials reduce reliance on chemically treated lumber and durable hardwood for decks, porches, trim and fencing.
Vinyl siding on exterior walls saves money on installation and maintenance; fibercement siding is termite- and water-resistant and warrantied to last 50 years.
The energy efficiency of refrigerators and freezers has tripled over the last three decades because they have more insulation, advanced compressors, better door seals and more accurate temperature controls. Front-loading washers use about 40% less water and half the energy of conventional models. Energy StarÂŽ-rated appliances save an average of 30 percent over standard models.
Increasing the amount and R-value of insulation is a costeffective way to save energy and help reduce heating and cooling bills, which account for at least half of energy use in the home. Sprayed insulation made of foam, cellulose or wool is an alternative to traditional glass fiber batting. Incorporating passive solar design features like large, south-facing windows helps heat the home in the winter and allows for increased natural daylighting. Xeriscaping, or using native plants, significantly reduces the need for watering, fertilizers and herbicides.
New toilets have redesigned bowls and tanks that use less water, but function more efficiently than firstgeneration low-flow models. Some use pumps for supplementary water pressure. Advanced shower and sink faucet aerators provide the same flow regardless of pressure to reduce water use and the energy required to heat it.
Factory-built components including trusses and prehung doors allow more efficient use of raw materials, making the most out of every piece of lumber. These products eliminate the need to cut wood at the jobsite, further reducing waste.
Covered entries at exterior doors help to prevent water intrusion, reducing maintenance and enhancing durability. Selecting more efficient, correctly sized heating, cooling and waterheating equipment saves money. Tankless water heaters provide hot water on demand at a preset temperature rather than storing it, which reduces or eliminates standby losses. Geothermal heat pumps work with the Earth’s renewable energy and can also heat water.
Foundations should be as well insulated as the living space walls for efficient home energy use and enhanced comfort, particularly if the basement is used as a family room or bedroom.
In addition to natural wood, flooring choices include low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) carpets for better indoor air quality, laminates that successfully mimic scarce hardwood, and linoleum, a natural product making a design comeback.
Source: National Association of Home Builders Illustration: Rick Vitullo
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Pinnacle Award Winner - Green Building
Coastal Living Idea Cottage Structures Building Company www.structures.net/Tel. (843) 856-6901 The Coastal Living Idea Cottage, located in Mount Pleasant, S.C., is a certified green home and won both green building categories in the Pinnacle Awards - Best in Energy Efficiency and Best Overall. This 2,400 square foot home was designed using innovative, sustainable building materials, many of which hadn’t been used in the Charleston market before. The goal was to build a “right-sized” home that was at least 30% more energy efficient than standard new homes, had high indoor air quality, was more comfortable to live in and was built to last using durable, low maintenance materials and methods. The cottage received a home energy rating of 58, which exceeded the builder’s 30% energy efficiency goal by 10 percent. This was accomplished by building a very “tight” home to eliminate air leaks. Hebel block, an aerated autoclave concrete block locally sourced in Adel, Georgia, was used for the first floor walls and all wood frame walls and the roof framing was insulated with spray foam. This combination of methods resulted in a tightly sealed house envelope with a high insulating value.
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Special attention was paid to using building materials, fixtures and methods that supported the objective of building a sustainable home. The builder recycled construction debris during the construction process. A chain of title was acquired for the tropical hardwood exterior decking and cork floors were used for select interior floors. Other equipment included tankless hot water heaters, low flow water fixtures, Energy Star rated appliances and a series of compact fluorescent lamp light fixtures. The air quality of the home was enhanced through the use of mechanically controlled fresh air, which is dehumidified and distributed throughout the home. The builder took every precauction to eliminate gases that often are found in non-green built homes by using specialized green paints and other green products. Finally, the landscape and courtyard was designed using native plants for low water consumption and 100% drip irrigation. The pavings are 100% pervious, facilitating on-site drainage and control of storm water run-off.
Structures Bulding Company
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South Carolina: Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places The state of South Carolina is rich in history as it was the eighth state formed in the history of the United States. Perhaps the most notable historic place is Charleston where one can find cobblestoned roads still in use, tons of historic sites, and beautiful plantations. However, there are other notable historic areas in the state like the various Civil War battelfields in Aiken, Colleton, Kershaw and Richland counties to name a few. Everywhere one looks, signs of history can be spotted.
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South Carolina is a state that provides visitors and citizens with the best of both worlds, from the beautiful beaches to the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are plenty of opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Of course, we can’t forget about outdoors sports. There are three major rivers where the fishing is bountiful - the Santee, Great Pee Dee, and Savannah. Many South Carolinians enjoy lake life. There are no large natural lakes in the State, but there are several man-made lakes - Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie and Lake Murray.
South Carolina’s Climate
South Carolina’s climate is humid and subtropical, with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The subtropical climate of South Carolina arises from the combination of the state’s relatively low latitude, its generally low elevation, the proximity of the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, and the Appalachian Mountains, which in winter help to screen out cold air from the interior of the United States. Brief spells of cold weather occur each year.
Falls Park, Gre enville, S.C.
South Carolina’s Economy
During most of the 20th century, South Carolina’s economy depended heavily on manufacturing, particularly textiles. Today South Carolina’s economy is no longer dependent on any one sector. Agricultural products grown in South Carolina are also important to its economy. Tobacco is the leading crop and accounts for nearly a quarter of all income from crops. Other major crops are greenhouse and nursery products, cotton lint, soybeans, corn, wheat, fresh tomatoes and peaches. South Carolina is the nation’s largest producer of peaches for the fresh market and second only to California in peach production overall. Income from livestock mainly comes from poultry products including broiler chickens, eggs, and turkey.
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South Carolina State Government
The governor, the state’s chief executive official, is elected for a four-year term and may succeed to the office only once. Other elected officials are the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, adjutant general, treasurer, comptroller general, superintendent of education, and commissioner of agriculture. All are elected to four-year terms, and there is no limit on the number of times they are re-elected.
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Legislative
The SC state legislature is called the General Assembly, and consists of a 46-member Senate and a 124-member House of Representatives. Senators are elected to four-year terms and representatives are elected to two-year terms. Sessions of the legislature are held each year beginning on the second Tuesday in January and ending on the first Thursday of June.
South Carolina’s Elected Officials State Government
Aiken, S.C.
Governor Nikki Haley Lt. Governor Ken Ard Secretary of State Mark Hammond State Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis Attorney General Alan Wilson Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom Superintendent of Education Mick Zais Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers Adjutant General Major General Mike Livingston
U.S. Senators
Lindsey Graham, Republican James DeMint, Republican
U.S. Representatives
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Tim Scott, R-First District Joe Wilson, R-Second District Jeff Duncan, R-Third District Trey Gowdy, R-Fourth District Mick Mulvaney, R-Fifth District James E. Clyburn, D-Sixth District
Quick Statistics for South Carolina
Population: 3,486,703 Average temperature: 65 degrees F Average precipitation: 49 inches Natural resources: Forests, farmland, water Farm products: Vegetables, corn, cotton, peaches, tobacco Major industries: Textiles, tourism Metropolitan centers: Columbia, Charleston and GreenvilleSpartanburg
South Carolina Websites
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www.sc.gov www.southcarolinaparks.com www.discoversouthcarolina.com www.sciway.net
Source: South Carolina Department of Parks and Tourism
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Carolina Spaces, LLC
Pinnacle Award Winner - Sales & Marketing
Best Interior Merchandising www.carolinaspaces.com/Tel. (803) 628-8053
Home staging and design experts at Carolina Spaces, LLC in York, S.C., lent their professional services to the Good Samaritan House, a house built to benefit a local charity in the Rock Hill area. The main objectives of this project were to make the home equally appealing to both target audiences (male and female); to show the maximum square footage through furniture placement while enhancing the architectural features of the home; to show room function; and to present a realistic, comfortably decorated property. Since prospectice buyers decide within 30 seconds if they like a home, it is crucial to grab their attention instantly and to keep that spark of interest throughout the home. This was accomplished by using transitional style furnishings and avoiding floral prints and fabrics, vivid paint colors and wallpapers. New furniture was purchased from factories with many being one-of-a-kind prototypes and market samples, which provide guests with a very unique viewing experience. Additionally, local artists and a local art gallery supplied original one-of-a-kind paintings, pottery, baskets, glassware, and sculptures to complete the decor. While the furnishings are unique and lovely, they create a flow of cohesive color and transitional style that complement this transitional home, drawing guests throughout the home and keeping them interested while they take note of special architectural and construction features throughout. Everything in the Good Samaritan House is clean and uncluttered and spacious and neutral with calming colors, furnishings and decor. Carolina Spaces, LLC clearly created a unique concept of interior merchandising for a model home.
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Pinnacle Award Winner - Sales & Marketing
Ensight Homes, LLC Best Logo for a Builder/Developer Best Website for a Builder/Developer www.ensighthomes.com/Tel. (803) 356-0504 In an era where traditional marketing has dramatically changed, the Ensight Homes overall marketing approach caters to today’s unique market of websavvy buyers. Open, interactive communication with new home buyers is the foundation of Lexington, SC based Ensight Homes. The Ensight Homes logo mark is in the shape of a “talk bubble.” The logo and the overall branding have a crisp modern look which communicates the personality of the company: an accessible, honest, personal builder who understands the rewards and challenges of today’s home buying process. The look and feel of the logo and the print and web materials for the company support the builder’s main primary objective: Communication, now. The website allows viewers and homebuyers to share their findings with others on their favorite social networks. The goal is to create a viral enthusiasm that ultimately brings homebuyers back to the website. The container of the website is in the shape of a “talk bubble,” just as the logo. Additionally, there are opportunities for viewers to communicate with the builder at every turn, establishing an open door approach to home buying. The Ensight Homes website caters to the “Communication, now” era with easy access to available homes, a chat box, page sharing options, links to Facebook and Twitter, and a user-friendly Contact Form. The website and social media tools are the key elements in Ensight Homes’ overall marketing strategy.
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Saluda River Club Best Community Entrance/Presentation Best Sales Office/Information Center Best Website for a Community www.saludariverclub.com/Tel. (803) 358-3969 Nestled along the historic Saluda River in Lexington, SC, Saluda River Club is introducing a new type of environmentally conscious lifestyle to the Midlands. Saluda River Club received the highly acclaimed Best in American Living Award for Community Design, from Professional Builder magazine and the National Association of Home Builders. The entrance to Saluda River Club is desinged to accentuate the naturally occurring beauty of the riverfront community and the emotional chords that resonate within its surroundings: nature, environmentally conscious building, active living, traditional design and local history. The gateless entrance has impressive stone walls, which morph into terraces boasting cascading groundcovers and punctuated with live oaks and other plantings. The state-of-the-art sales environment is presented in a model home featuring upscale features found throughout the community, high definition video displays, information touch screens, a site plan table and wallmounted and suspended photographic displays. The uniquely interactive setting provides guests with a warm and welcoming sense. With its cascading waterfall diplay of the community’s logo surrounded by ferns, rocks, and a canoe, visitors definitely get the sense of what this community is all about. Saluda River Club’s website continues the nature theme through the use of photos and colors exemplary of the community’s natural surroundings. The objective is to reach a variety of prospective buyers; creatively communicate a consistent theme as the premier new home riverfront community; and to generate sales by driving quality traffic to the community’s website and sales center. By incorporating messages, images and design themes of the overall marketing campaign, the website offers viewers an interactive experience of the community, easy access to the variety of available homes and lots, and detailed views of its amenties - both natural and nature inspired.
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Joan Inglis, Accredited Staging Professional Master® 803-628-8053 carolinaspaces@gmail.com www.CarolinaSpaces.com
Award-winning
*MODEL HOME INTERIOR MERCHANDISING *INVENTORY, SPEC & VACANT HOME STAGING *OCCUPIED HOME STAGING *FURNITURE RENTAL *EVENT DÉCOR
PINNACLE AWARD BEST INTERIOR MERCHANDISING
MODEL HOME INTERIOR MERCHANDISING THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA AND NORTH CAROLINA SINCE 2004!
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