Malinda Howe

Renovating Homes in Cobb County

BY MALINDA HOWE

One of the perks of living and selling real estate locally is meeting people that make a difference in our community. One such couple we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know is builder and design duo Cody and Kelly Shiver.

They met in high school in Panama City Beach, Florida, and attended Florida State University. The pair moved to Kennesaw in 2009 and were married in 2012.

“We found out we were having a baby, and knew that we needed a bigger home for our growing family,” Cody said. “We fell in love with our home the minute we saw it and moved to Acworth in January of 2017.”

Since their move, Cody and Kelly have built and renovated homes, specifically historic homes. Cody got his construction license in 2011, and Kelly brings the design expertise.

“Once the structure is complete, I have an empty canvas, and I get to create something special,” Kelly said. “I love to use color in homes, as well as design elements that aren’t typically seen in new construction or renovation homes. Adding custom trim to walls is a simple addition that can transform an entire space. What would be just a basic wall can be turned into a centerpiece of a room that makes the design stand out. So many homes today lack character, and I think that is what people want.”

At the height of the pandemic, the Shivers bought a house on Rockdale Drive in Acworth. It was a tight space, and they wanted to make it functional and safe. The bones were there, but it needed many improvements.

They removed the dilapidated carport and turned that space into a large main bedroom and bathroom adding an extra 500-square feet with 12-foot vaulted ceilings and a separate back porch. The kitchen was outdated, so they replaced the cabinets with white shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Penny tile and quartz countertops complete the retro kitchen. From beautiful, funky light fixtures to custom trim-work, this home is not a cookie-cutter renovation.

Alongside this renovation, the Shivers currently have six lots, and they will begin new construction in the coming months.

Malinda Howe is a broker and owner of Anchor Realty Partners. Howe is also chairwoman of the Acworth Tourism Board.

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