Contemporary St Helena Island House
We are pretty excited about the preliminary design of our latest house. Think lots of glass- looking onto spectacular creek view, gracious living spaces, both inside and out, the roofs are flat and either loaded up with solar panels or vegetation. It is fun to design for these clients who requested an “ultra-modern” house. The house is raised up to get it out of the flood plain, which also capitalizes on prevailing breezes.
Designing is a process – we present the initial design to our clients which begins the conversation. The above sketches were the first designs after feedback from our clients we revised the design as shown below.
OTB Frogmore
Our latest project on the boards is for a young, active family moving to Frogmore, SC. The piazza, screen porch and courtyard double the living space. The kids all have a fun loft space above their bedrooms; perfect as a reading/study nook or a hide-and-seek spot.
On the Boards- Camp St Mary
Our clients purchased an acre and a half on the Okatie River, the property is on a high bluff- a gorgeous view. There is an existing house on the property, a single story, brick house built in the 1970’s. Initially, we designed a renovation of the existing house. After analysis of the amount of work required, and the fact that they were structural concerns due to a very large live oak tree that was really close to the house, we’ve decided that a new house is the best course of action. Here are the preliminary design sketches.
On the Boards
The latest new house on the boards is on deep water on the Coosaw River. The clients wanted a “Mediterranean Ranch.” Here’s what we’ve come up with
Swimming Pools
Swimming pools add a special touch to one’s outdoor living spaces. Here are a few that we have completed over the past years.
This pool was part of a whole house remodel in Long Cove on Hilton Head Island. 
Another Long Cove pool with a zero edge overlooking the marsh. This raised pool deck allows for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
This St. Simon’s Island pool was raised not only for a great flow between the inside and the pool deck but to also create needed privacy on the corner lot. The water from the spa spills into the pool creating a bit of drama.
The dogtrot opens directly to the pool and out to the river.
This deep blue pool is the focal point of the house with the great room, primary suite and screened porch wrapping the pool deck
February Construction Update
It’s February in the Lowcountry, which means it can be 37 degrees or 73 degrees, like today! We are loving watching our projects being built. First up is the Cane Island house, which is going to be amazing! This week, they are working on the interior stairs and they just finished sanding the wood floors. Here’s a couple photos:
The Brays Island renovation is 99% done, and wow, looks great! Next time we will share professional photography of this stunning house, as well as the before pictures.
We have two of our Camellia plan houses being built in Beaufort right now! Its fun to see them side-by side
The first is in Islands of Beaufort:
The other Camellia is in the Grays Hill area of Northern Beaufort County, on the Marshes of McCalley Creek
These three projects are just getting started. A new house on Brays Island, the great porch on St. Helena Island and a renovation project in Rose Hill.
On the Boards November
Fripp Island, SC
Coffin Point, St. Helena
This house is a dogtrot, with two bedrooms in the main house and another over the garage (one of the elevations shows an optional one-story garage, but the clients preferred the two-story option)
Colleton River
This house was put on hold last spring and is now back on the boards. It has undergone some revisions to meet the owner’s requirements.
Late Fall construction update
Brays Island- Hutto Cabin
Construction has begun on the cabin on Brays Island, look back to this post to see the preliminary design of this house.
Elevation detail and a section through the Great Room of the house:
The Camellia, in Islands of Beaufort
This is our Camellia plan (see more here), that has been customized for clients in Islands of Beaufort.
Here are some recent interior elevations of the kitchen and pantry.
Cane Island
Trim and tile installation continue at Cane Island
Spring Island
The contractors are almost finished on this Spring Island renovation. We also helped with the interiors on this house. We added some new pieces while keeping many of the existing. There is a whole new furniture plan that focuses on how the clients used the space.
Renovated Kitchen
October Construction Updates
The weather is cooling off and activity on our job sites is in full swing!
The Magnolia
First, I want to show one of our Close to Custom houses that has been recently completed in Mississippi. The owners are so happy with their dogtrot! You can see more info about the Magnolia here.
Camellia
Another Close to Custom design, the Camellia, is in the beginning stages in Islands of Beaufort. The foundation is a sealed crawl space for the house and a slab for the garage.
Lucy Creek
Our friends on Lucy Creek are renovating to improve their outdoor living space. It is going to be a fabulous spot to enjoy the view!
Cane Island
Interior trim is going in, and wow, it looks fantastic! That stair hall!
Spring Island Reno
The goal for the kitchen was to lighten and modernize, I think we’ve achieved it at the Shrimp Pond Studio house. Loving the cabinets by Sanders Woodworks!
On the Boards- September 2021
This month we are showing several smaller projects that we’ve been working on over the last few months.
Berkeley Hall
These clients are adding a great outdoor living space and pool to their Bluffton, SC house.
Okatie, SC
A new design for a fish camp on the Chechessee River in Okatie, SC
Cat Island
Beautiful outdoor spaces that are perfect for entertaining on Cat Island, SC
Lady’s Island, SC
A new garage/carriage house for a young family on Lady’s Island.
