Our Latest New Build Project

1.  INTRO

We just returned from spending three days at our exciting new construction project on Kiawah Island, South Carolina which is 45 minutes from Charleston. We first met with the architect a year ago and are finally making considerable progress. We thought we’d share our journey so far. For those of you familiar with Kiawah, this house is thru the 2nd gate down by River Course. It is situated on the marsh with large oak trees draped in Spanish moss and incredible breezes.

2.  OUR PARTNERS IN THIS PROJECT – As we have mentioned many times, we are only as good as the other professionals we partner with.

A. Architect – Robbie Lesslie with Cumulus Architecture and Design out of Charleston

i. His role – Working with Jen’s vision and the ARB

B. Mo Mangan with Mangan Custom Homes

i.  His role

C.  Shannon with

D. Ricky Farthing with Ferguson in N. Charleston

E. Kaylan Dabaldo with Palmetto Tile in N. Charleston

F. Melanie at AGM Imports in N. Charleston

3. WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED THIS WEEK

A. Detailed review of all custom cabinetry with Shannon

i. Functionality of kitchen

ii. Revising functionality of butlers pantry and laundry room

B. Site visit with Mo

i. Swapping of butlers pantry and powder room

ii. Closing up of doorway to powder room + creation of a barn door

iii. Discussion of hallway ceiling – barrel?

iv. Discussion of opening up walls at powder room and creation of beverage bar in porch

v. Placement of beams – small change to framing so beams can run straight

vi. Discussion of recessed lights – 2” vs. 4” square Juno lights

C. Visit to Palmetto Tile – Based on decisions made 5 months ago

i. Revisit of upstairs bathroom

ii. Powder Room

iii. Bee tile for foyer

D. Visit to Ferguson – Finalizing selections made

i. Appliances necessary for framing – Sub Zero, Thermador, Perlick

E. Visit to AGM Granite – discussion of all of our fun selections

F.  Dinner at the River course to celebrate A LOT of work done! And Hootie too…