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From the comfort of my air-conditioned home, I’m preparing for a few visits from friends and family by adding elements that range from the colorful, like Emily McCarthy Shoppe’s new, custom throw pillows on page 26, to the practical. To wit, I spoke with designer Jane Coslick for tips on welcoming summertime guests (“Stay Awhile,” page 28), and she mentioned that both overhead and freestanding porch fans are a necessity. I couldn't agree more!
As for what to do when my guests arrive, we might venture north ward to Palmetto Bluff, or head south to St. Simons Island, just as our Real Homes home tours do this issue; after all, what’s summer without a good road trip? Ever eager to keep it local, I’ll surely take them to Asher + Rye’s new cafe counter, and maybe swing by the Starland District so they can admire the in-real-time renewal of businesses and homes alike (the Knoess family’s remarkable transformation of an 1896 Starland home on page 32 is one such example). Hosting can be stressful, but expert advice and an easygoing itinerary will keep me cool, both literally and figuratively.
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With the pillow program, McCarthy says “you’ll have no shortage of arrangements to explore.”
have become a hallmark of McCarthy’s aesthetic. Rounding out the mix are two serene blue florals, an English sporting motif and two neutral cheetah prints.
All the fabrics are woven from a durable linen and cotton blend, meaning they’re also well suited to real life. And while McCarthy’s joyful designs might inspire customers to add bold new draperies or upholster a chair or headboard, sometimes it’s nice to start small: The prints are easy to layer together and naturally primed for pillows, which is exactly why all fabrics are available as bespoke pillows made to order — and made by seamstresses right here in town.
McCarthy's royal palm, hydrangea and tulip prints feature complementary colors and painterly strokes that pair well together.
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Emily McCarthy Shoppe spins a new yarn
EMILY MCCARTHY’S Abercorn Street shop offers everything a discerning host might need for upscale entertaining at home: Invitations, cups, napkins, cutting boards, trays, barware and even the clothes (in 2019, McCarthy launched an exuberant collection of party dresses). But as for the design of the home itself? Hosts have been on their own, until now.
McCarthy has entered the world of interiors, a natural next step for the seasoned designer. Her Shoppe’s new line of interior fabrics includes 11 different prints, all hand-drawn and designed in McCarthy’s Savannah-based studio. Several of the fabrics nod to Lowcountry lifestyle — there’s an oyster ikat print in tones of ivory and sage, a royal palm print in minty green, a blush and blue design reminiscent of a downtown courtyard, and a more literal interpretation, too: McCarthy’s tonal “Low Country” fabric features palms, oysters and water birds all in one spot (the subdued blue-green hue recalls a hazy stretch of marshland). For those drawn to more vibrant palettes, her “Multi Spot” or “Jungle Ikat” fabrics are just the ticket, featuring the preppy-polished colors and patterns that
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Customers can choose from three shapes (square, lumbar or bolster) in nine different sizes, and each pillow includes a signature gold label for a touch of luxury. With so many shapes, sizes and prints, the options might feel overwhelming. “Start with the pillow print and size you love, then add a complementary pillow in a similar hue,” McCarthy suggests. It’ll make a room feel new again, she says, which may just inspire you to host a party.
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SAVANNAH IS A VISITOR DESTINATION any time of year, but residents know: guests seem to come calling in summer. Send them to charming vacation rentals like some of these, or gussy up your own guest space with tips from the experts here, including Savannahbased stylist Elizabeth Demos, whose clients include HGTV Magazine , Coastal Living , BHLDN, Martha Stewart Weddings , Time Inc. and more. “I travel quite a bit for work, and I seek out accommodations in unique hotels or private vacation homes,” Demos says. “I’m big on touch points. If it touches a person, it should be the best
“I use what I call ‘happy colors.’ Bright and cheery fabrics, art and beautifully made beds are all a priority for me.”
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Charming cottages offer inspo for hosting summertime guests
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BELOW: Kim Iocovozzi has created a cozy waterfront retreat overlooking a marsh view. The space includes a composting toilet and outdoor shower.
RIGHT: This guesthouse, owned by Robin Grenchik, lends a touch of mid-mod charm to a clean, modern space. Guests stay comfortably as the property boasts a kitchenette and full bathroom with shower.
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quality you can afford — sheets, towels, flatware, glasses, pots and pans, knives. Those items will communicate luxury to guests.” And, says, Demos, if you own a vacation rental, such thoughtful details will work overtime to “give you good reviews as well as repeat bookings.” Don’t forget about outdoor spaces, either. Designer Jane Coslick often creates “sleeping porches” for her clients — “They’re magical and are sought out by guests and homeowners alike,” she says. But, there are a few rules: “No plastic yard chairs and no overhead lighting allowed!”
Woven baskets and platters are practical storage options, but they can also create a lightweight art installation. Find them at antique stores, thrift shops or Demos’ Found Objects Market.
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“Outside of the obvious creature comforts such as comfortable bedding and a good mattress, every guest room should have hooks for towels, coats and bags, adequate bedside lighting, a mirror and a spot to store a suitcase,” says Demos, whose Sandpiper Cottage vacation rental is shown here.
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The couple regularly enjoys the property’s charming front porch, which offers “a little bit of life and neighborly interactions,” says Christoph Knoess.
THE STARLAND DISTRICT’S RENAISSANCE isn’t limited to restaurants and businesses. In 2019, homeowners Kim and Christoph Knoess purchased an 1896 home from Historic Savannah Foundation, kicking off a remarkable renovation (during a pandemic, no less) and a standout exterior color to gild the lily.
“Every time I would think about colors, I ran them by Ryan Arvay at HSF,” Kim recalls, noting that the foundation must approve exterior paint choices (there were no color photographs of the home to provide a clue to its original shade). Although Arvay himself had completed a drawing using a similar pinky-purple hue, the final selection came from an unexpected source.
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Kim agrees: “I know I’m not a proper Savannahian because I wasn’t born here,” she says, “but I just feel very comfortable. It feels like home.”
“Kim had worked out at least a dozen variations of pink,” says Christoph, “but then one day she was wearing a T-shirt, and we both said, ‘None of these 12 options look as good as this T-shirt.’” They color-matched the dreamy, pale lilac color, which gives the home a fairytale quality. “Whenever I walk up to the house, I think, ‘That’s such a pretty color,’” Kim says.
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Inside, the home’s admirable trim-work and crisp, clean look are the result of lots of love — and elbow grease. “When we moved here [in November 2019], we couldn’t start work on the house because there’s a detailed process of architectural drawings and support,” Christoph explains. “For about six months we couldn’t do much more than sweep the floors and scrape paint.” By then, pandemic lockdowns had delayed the project even further. “Since we didn’t know what was coming, we thought, ‘Let’s do this ourselves,’” he says. The two acted as the main contractors, bringing in local talent like Ward Architecture + Preservation, Rover Construction and Coastal Wood
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Design to finish the project. Technically, the Knoesses say, it’s not quite complete (with historic homes, there’s always something left to tend to), but it’s “more than 90 percent.”
Although no windows or doors could be changed, closed or relocated in an effort to keep the house as close to its original floor plan as possible, HSF ultimately let the Knoesses add a screened-in porch on the second floor. “We were very relieved that they allowed that to be built out, but then when we moved in, we actually discovered that the front porch is a fantastic place to sit. After all this anxiety and effort to get the back porch built, we find ourselves out front a lot more. It’s a fantastic place to sit, with a little bit of life and neighborly interactions,” says Christoph, who is originally from Germany. “It’s very relaxed, and it strikes me as very Southern.”
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Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Top with crumbled cotija, add hot sauce as desired and serve warm.
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1 tbsp. dried dill (or 2 tbsp. fresh, finely chopped)
1 bunch cilantro, stalks removed, finely chopped
1 c. crumbled cotija cheese
Fold husks around corn, twisting slightly at the end, then place on a medium-hot grill. Roast in husk until almost cooked. Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, dill, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Set aside. Remove the corn from the grill onto a platter, then pull back the husk of each cob. Brush cobs with the mayo mixture and return to grill, keeping kernels exposed, until they begin to char.
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A Palmetto Bluff build embodies Lowcountry aesthetic with a twist
Magic on the Marsh
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WHEN AN OHIO-BASED COUPLE approached Tom and Leighann Markalunas to build a new home in Palmetto Bluff, the clients had a specific reference in mind: Another home the architect and interior design duo, who together comprise Markalunas Architecture Group and Leighann Markalunas Design, had worked on in the neighborhood — one of more than 50 they have collaborated on in the Bluffton residential community over the last decade.
An open floor plan lends an air of modernity to the space.
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The result? A stunning, two-story home that marries the Lowcountry aesthetic of the house their clients had seen (lightfilled, airy and bright rooms) with modern finishes and rich accents of color throughout. Or, as Leighann Markalunas says, “Lowcountry with a twist.”
“Our clients loved the house of ours they had seen, but their particular lot — with amazing views of the marsh water — was unique, so they asked us to build something that suited it,” says Tom Markalunas.
Although modern in feel, the home capitalizes on natural materials wherever possible, including wood, stone and leather.
Nowhere is this duality represented more vividly than the living room, which welcomes guests as they enter the home. Located in a corner of the house, instead of the middle, the living area is anchored by a limestone fireplace finished with bespoke leather wall paneling. The corner location of the living space allowed for the fireplace to have glass on both sides, bringing the outdoor marsh views inside.
that feel of coastal, easy living.”
Elsewhere on the lower level, a screened porch with daybed swings offers the ideal space for the homeowners’ family and their friends to lean into Lowcountry life. “We designed it as a little retreat — the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or a cocktail,” Leighann says. Because the home is a vacation property for their clients, the Markalunases added a bedroom suite on the lower level for friends and guests, complete with a bunk space for kids.
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As guests move through the living area, they enter an expansive kitchen, designed with entertaining in mind. Leighann chose darker colors for the cabinets to balance the lighter island and finishes. A separate wet bar area with black tile, floating brass shelves and an abstract, mixed-media piece — another commission by artist Josh Jensen — adds a layer of visual impact.
“Normally, when you think Lowcountry, you think brick fireplace, wood mantle and bookcases — and those are certainly design cues we’ve used before — but here, we’ve brought in wood beams on the ceiling and wood cabinetry for something a little more elevated,” Tom says.
sometimes seen in the neighborhood and the live oak on the property.
An oil painting of an owl in front of a gold leaf oak tree by the artist Starr Marchand (one of four original pieces Leighann commissioned for the home) also adds a personalized touch: The artwork pays homage to the birds
“It’s not what you would expect to see in a Palmetto Bluff home, but it still has
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Balancing elements airy and bright with dark and moody, the primary bathroom features floating wood vanities that provide an open feel (and plenty of storage). The oil and metal leaf water skier painting was comissioned expressly for this room by artist Starr Marchand.
“It’s not what you would expect to see in a Palmetto Blu home, but it still has that feel of coastal, easy living.”
— Leighann Markalunas, interior designer
In the bathroom, a black marble shower and floating cabinets bring a modern touch, while a commissioned painting of water skiers adds a custom and colorful finish. “With a lot of coastal design, you’ll see white cabinets, but our clients wanted to go a little more dra matic,” Leighann says. That hint of drama is also reflected in the metal-grid shower door in another bathroom.
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Upstairs, the design duo focused on creating a comfortable but elegant master suite for their clients. To complement the vaulted ceiling of the bedroom and the adjoining, semi-private outdoor space, Leighann chose a canopy bed and com missioned an artwork that reflected the marsh view outside the window.
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Classic black and white plays with inky blues and woven elements for a primary bedroom that’s both soft and sophisticated.
He points to his favorite space, the living room, as proof. Early on, they played around with several ideas on where to position the fireplace. “Getting that fireplace left of the front door, with glass on both sides, that’s emblematic of our collaboration,” Tom says. “It’s a credit to our clients and his dad, who kept pushing us to not be satisfied with 80 percent, but to go for 100.”
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While their clients encouraged Tom and Leighann to take artistic license with the project, they became unexpected, and terrific, collaborators. “Both husband and wife are very well-versed in design, and the husband’s father is actually an architect,” Tom says. “There can be a proprietary feeling among designers — you hear a client’s father is an architect, and you think, ‘Oh, here we go,’ but their collaboration was so helpful. It spurred us to think outside the box.”
Vaulted ceilings mimic the height and grandeur of oak and pine trees just beyond in the main bedroom.
Year purchased: lot purchased 2019 Square footage: Main level conditioned,2,202upper level 1,780 conditioned
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Hardscape design: Witmer Jones Keefer
A zebra-upholstered porch swing is the size of a daybed — perfect for an afternoon nap.
Contractor/builder: Matt Vogt, Resort Custom Homes, LLC
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Owners: Ben and Kylie Volpe
Windows/doors: Weather Shield (Terry Sutton, Low Country Sash and Door)
Appliances: Allison Wilson, Livingood’s, Inc.
Tile/flooring: Jessica SavannahCheek,Surfaces
Kitchen design: Markalunas Architecture Group
Landscape design: Dan Keefer, Witmer Jones Keefer
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus bunk space
Architects/planners: Tom Markalunas, Markalunas Architecture Group, LLC
Bath design: Markalunas Architecture Group
Landscaper: Brian Poplin, The Kayan Group
Furniture: MarkalunasLeighannDesign, LLC
Audio/Visual: Iain Brown, Custom Audio Video
Year completed: 2021
Accessories: Leighann Markalunas Design, LLC
Interior designer: Leighann Markalunas, Leighann Markalunas Design, LLC
Art: Leighann Markalunas Design, LLC, with Art & Light Gallery, including oil and metal leaf on canvas painting by Starr Marchand and acrylic and mixed media on canvas abstract by Josh Jensen resources supplied by the architect.
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Following nature’s cues to create a warm, timeless new build on St. Simons Island
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The enormous live oak tree on the lot became its own key feature, serving as the whimsical backdrop to the home’s bright, airy great room. “We had an arborist come check it,” says Lizanne, “and he said this tree has been here [for ages], will be here for [hundreds of years] and is very healthy.” Jane knew that the tree would become essential to their design plan, but little did Lizanne know exactly how beautifully that tree would be incorporated. “I knew we would enjoy the tree, but I didn't know that it would become a part of the house.” (The family lovingly refers to the great room as their treehouse.)
FOR ANYONE WITH A NATURAL AFFINITY for the coast and its critters, a cozy, East Beach lot is the perfect site for a marshside summer home. Such was the case for Lizanne Thomas, who moved further inland from her family’s previous St. Simons Island property. Halfway up the coast of the island, the lot, though small, offered the happy medium she was searching for. With water views, a centerpiece live oak and the wild visitors that came with the two, Lizanne was sold.
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When landscape architect Thomas Angell first presented his concept, Lizanne says he was “thinking about something that wouldn't be a traditional, groomed landscape, but something that really evokes the beach and nature.” This extended from maintaining the integrity of the tree to creating calming, complementary outdoor spaces. The breezy terrace, porch with retractable screen
The interior capitalizes on openness and light, providing views out to the marsh wherever possible. Any spaces lacking in
“Within the marsh there’s a pond that’s pretty sizable, and the birds gather there at ‘cocktail hour,’” she says. Perhaps she, too, could see herself in those birds: a family gathering by water and Findingseagrass.afirmto work with for the new build proved serendipitous in more ways than one. Not only did Jane Frederick of Frederick + Frederick Architects clearly understand Lizanne’s vision to work with the landscape she loved, but also the two discovered early on that they are distantly related. It is possible that family ties are what led to a seamless execution of the project; either way, their shared love for the land unified the home’s aesthetic.
windows make up for it in organic coastal elements — seagrassinspired railings, an oyster-shell chandelier and a kitchen countertop inlaid with South Carolina sea glass adorn the space. “We really work to tie our houses to the landscape where they are, and so that’s where a lot of the inspiration comes from,” says Jane, principal architect on the project.
Maple crown molding found throughout offers a modern harmony and inviting aesthetic.
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Besides the friendly housemates, her favorite part of the home is the maple crown molding found throughout, offering a modern harmony and inviting aesthetic. The warm wood tones afforded opportunities for a balance of accent colors both bright and soft — within the home, corals, yellows and teals mingle with muted coastal ivories and seafoam greens.
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“My shorthand was, ‘where Southern meets modern,’” Lizanne says. The result is a space that is coastal, not beachy; modern, but not cold. “I didn't want the house to be dateable. I wanted something that was more timeless than that, but not traditional,” she says. “[Jane and Michael] really captured my vision just perfectly.”
and pool deck are simple and functional, lending distinction to the marsh itself and working with it, not against it. A motorized screen can be raised to keep out summer bugs. Lift-and-slide doors surrounding the pool terrace provide a seamless connection in and out of the house. The rain garden, made to help with stormwater retention, is delightfully wild. “It’s like a treasure hunt every time it rains,” says Lizanne, “with salamanders and frogs and terrapin turtles and birds.”
“This tree has been here [for ages], will be here for [hundreds of years] and is very healthy.”
— Lizanne Thomas, homeowner
Warm maple tones, apparent inside and out, create a property rooted in nature at every turn.
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Bath design: Frederick + Frederick Architects
Windows/doors: Marvin, Coastal Sash & Door Kitchen design: Frederick + Frederick Architects
Pool: Port City Pools
Contractor/builder: Coastal Builders, Inc., Tom Tolle
Garage doors: Precision Overhead Garage Doors
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Tile/flooring: Savannah Surfaces, Garden State Tile Paint/wallpaper: Adelaide’s Paints, Sherwin Williams
Cabinets: Woodcrafters
Mirrors and shower surrounds: A Pane in the Glass
HVAC: Hudson HVAC
Sun shades: Coastal Canvas
Lighting design: Frederick + Frederick Architects
Owners: Lizanne Thomas and David Black
Landscape design: Verdant Enterprises, Thomas Angell
BELOW: Pops of classic blue and white nod to the property’s island location.
ABOVE: Serene marsh and live oak views give the home a treehouse effect.
Interior designer: Mary Bryant Peyer
Year built: Completed June 2020
Square footage: 3,286 Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Plumber: Holmes Plumbing
Stucco: Hutchinson Stucco
Electrician: Malone Electric
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Architects/planners: Frederick + Frederick Architects, Jane and Michael Frederick
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Bygone glamor meets coastal living on Oatland Island
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WHEN JAY AND ARLENE GOULD first purchased their Oatland Island home in 2013, it was full of dark tile and bronze and metal accents. “It reminded me of Game of Thrones,” Arlene says.
Still, they saw potential and soon embarked upon a massive renovation. Today, there is nary a hint of Westeros as the intoxicating blend of star jasmine, marsh and magnolias beckons guests to the place the Goulds have dubbed “Twelve Palms.”
The Goulds’ so-called “River Room” features chairs that face the property’s centerpiece live oak tree, with views of the creek beyond.
The couple describes their vision as “mid-century Hollywood meets Savannah coastal.” This vibe begins at the palm-tree-studded driveway that gives the home its name. (There are in fact 16 palms, but the moniker is a nod to the Twelve Oaks plantation from Gone With the Wind.) A large oak tree, adorned with the requisite Spanish moss, sits at the center of the drive; remarkably, the area around the oak is heart-shaped. Capitalizing upon nature’s design, Arlene planted azalea bushes along the perimeter. Now, each March, hot pink azaleas bloom in the shape of a heart.
This theme of utilizing the natural surroundings was carried into the house as well. “I had a vision for something very elegant and clean, yet with a lot of warmth, and we took advantage of the views,” says Arlene. “They are the home’s artwork.”
Simple, clean lines let the Oatland Island views take center stage in the kitchen. A wine cellar on the property makes it even easier to entertain.
— Arlene Gould, homeowner
“ I had a vision for something very elegant and clean, yet with a lot of warmth, and we took advantage of the views. They are the home’s artwork.”
The front of the house is unassuming, belying its 7,145square-foot grandeur and allowing the landscape to take the spotlight (most notably the star jasmine Arlene has trained to grow in ovals around the windows). The back of the home is where its sprawling, Hollywood splendor — and stunning pool — is“Despiterevealed.Arlene growing up here and spending every summer on Tybee, she doesn’t know how to swim,” Jay says, “so it could only be five feet deep.” Next, Jay added a large shelf to accommodate a lounge chair in the water. A 20-meter swim lane is a welcome feature for more active types.
The Goulds traded in the house’s original sharp angles for an open concept plan that uses furniture to separate its “rooms.” “The flow of the home is almost like a creek,” Arlene explains, “and when you wind down to the end of it, there’s the beautiful view of the creek, the marsh and the oak trees in theTheybackyard.”knocked down a wall, which separated this front room from a once-screened-in porch, enclosed the former porch in large panels of glass, and called the area the River Room for the creek that runs beneath it.
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Above the pool are two massive balconies, spanning the length of the house. The second story balcony has a large bar and can hold more than 100 people. “And both the banister and the wall behind the bar are the original copper installed by Fred,” Arlene says. “We think he would be proud of the way it all turned out.”
A mammoth porch towering above the marsh features its own spacious living and dining areas perfect for Saturday morning coffee and large family dinners.
“We probably should have called it the Creek Room,” Jay “Wesays.should have called it Fred’s Room,” adds Arlene, in honor of Fred Bonner, the Savannah roofer who built the home in 2006 and passed away before he had the chance to live in it.
Owners: Arlene and Jay Gould
Square footage: 7,100
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Year purchased: 2014
Details
Year built: 2006 with major renovation in 2018–2019
Contractor/builder: Edwin Clark TDC Custom Homes
Jay’s favorite part of the renovation began as a one-car garage at the side of the house, which the Goulds deemed unnecessary with a four-car garage around back. The space was turned into a wine cellar, with a staircase leading to the rooftop.
Architects/planners: Greenline Architecture
Lighting design: Lighting Loft Atlanta
Art: Tiffani Taylor, Milton Bradley
Tile/flooring: Garden State Tile
Paint/wallpaper: Armstrong Painting, Sherwin William Paints
HVAC: Mark Randall, Randall Mechanical Furniture: Mitchell Gold, Atlanta
Landscaper: Low Country Landscaping
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Audio/visual: Crestron System
Accessories: McCarthy, Inc. hardware
Hardscape design: Year Around Pool
All resources supplied by the homeowners.
Windows/Doors: Homesouth Architectural Bath design: DXV by American Standard, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
Carpenter: Savannah Millwork, Guerry Lumber, Homesouth Architectural Plumber: Adam Moody
Electrician: Keith Thompson, Thompson Electric
Landscape design: Tadd Thomas Gardens in Atlanta, Low Country Landscaping
Appliances: Livingoods’ Appliances & Bedding
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Intracoastal Oasis custom home in Bartow Point offers scenic backyard views
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“I built this house because I wanted it to be a space where we can entertain and my kids would want to have their friends over. We’re all homebodies,” says Megan Yarbrough. When they have to leave, the property is con veniently located. “It’s three minutes from my business,” says Megan, who owns and operates Savannah Sharks Cheerleading and Tumbling, “and it’s conveniently located near my husband’s work as well.”
“It was a good team effort to get the job completed in a quality manner and in a timely fashion,” Koncul says. For the size of the home and the materials, the build was fast-paced, especially considering some supply chain constraints the Yarbroughs and Koncul had to manage.
LEFT: MeganHomeownerYarbrough says many of her ideas — such as the turf and concrete patio grid — came from Instagram.
A BRAND-NEW BUILD along the Intracoastal Waterway offers nearly 6,000 square feet of open design, natural light and green spaces for entertaining. It’s certainly fit for photoshoots (like this one), but homeowners Megan and Chris Yarbrough have other, more easygoing plans.
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BELOW: Throughout the home, indoors and out, the aesthetic marries Megan's preference for modern style with Chris's affinity for Lowcountrytraditionaldesign.
The build took just over a year to complete, and with a large property, timing and collaboration were key to finishing the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home. General contractor Barry Koncul, who helped manage the project throughout the year, says clients who love and participate on the job regularly and who have good communication skills make the building process easier. The Yarbroughs, particu larly Megan with her keen design mind, fit the bill.
Brass sconces spotlight a painting not unlike the views just outside.
Megan Yarbrough’s impressive design vision can be seen throughout the space, from the lighting design, including the drop-down candelabra chandelier, to the hardware details (she also worked with Katy Osterlund of KLO Interiors to complete the home’s modern-coastal look).
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“I love watching the traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway — you get the different yachts, small boats, big boats, and people aboard with their friends headed to Daufuskie Island,” Yarbrough says. And while all of this can be viewed and experienced right from her living room, Yarbrough would rather be outside, playing with her kids. The outdoor area features a garden space and turf, creating a safe, soft landing spot for little ones (as a gymnastics and tumbling coach, Yarbrough often hosts cheer dinner parties for the Savannah Sharks — “There are lots of little girls running around everywhere,” she says, laughing.) The Yarbroughs even created a playroom inside the garage with monkey bars.
“I had no idea when I was building a house that I’d be making decisions on where I’d be putting light switches or what color nails to use,” Yarbrough says. “The details that go into a project like this are pretty insane.” She meticulously relayed her vision for the exterior porches overlooking the Intracoastal and chose the finishes and appliances to complement the home’s loca tion on the water. Three French doors lead to the outdoor space, with a pool beyond the porch overlooking the waterway behind it.
Landscape design: R&R Landscape & Hardscape
Interior designer: Megan Yarbrough
“Our house is very kid-friendly and family-friendly,” Yarbrough says, noting she delights in a busy, full home. “We host all of our family events for Christmas and Thanksgiving: we’ve got double
Plumber: PlumbPro
Appliances: Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting
Kitchen design: Katy Osterlund, KLO Interiors
kitchen islands, an outdoor kitchen, we can sit 10 people at the dining table. We’ll have memories for years to come.”
Glass installation: Rodgers Glass
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Architects/planners: Fred Wasson
Owners: Megan and Chris Yarbrough
Square footage: 5,800 heated square feet
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Contractor/builder: Barry Koncul Building & Development
Windows/doors: Coastal Sash and Door
Year purchased: 2022
Lighting design: Megan Yarbrough
Electrician: J Ryle Electric
Carpenter: Creative Carpentry
Bath design: Katy Osterlund, KLO Interiors
HVAC: Lovett's Heating & Air
All resources supplied bythe builder.
Time to complete renovations: 12 months
Paint/wallpaper: JD Painting
Year built: 2022
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Whether you’re building your dream dwelling, updating your abode or sprucing up your outdoor living space, you need someone who can fulfill your vision, navigate trends — and keep you on budget. Get to know some of the area’s most knowledgeable and creative home experts. After all, when it comes to improving your living situation, you don’t want to open the front door to just anyone.
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I specialize in ... home renovations. Home renovations scared me when I first started in interior design, but now it's my favorite thing to do! It gives us the opportunity to think outside of the box and create something that our clients could have never imagined.
No home update is complete without ... proper renderings. As an interior designer, I have the ability to see a space in my mind before it’s actually done. I can explain to someone what their project can look like, but being able to show them on paper is a game changer. My clients love that, and they feel more a part of the process.
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I love working here because ... my style is coastal traditional, which describes Savannah perfectly.
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84 SAVANNAHMAGAZINE.COM • SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products Inc. ... builds and installs above-ground and in-ground pools, sells and installs luxurious spas and carries a large line of Big Green Eggs and Green Mountain Grills. We have all the chemical and maintenance items needed for your pool. Plus, we offer an array of floats, hammocks, coolers, pool and outdoor games as well as a full-time service department. We now offer monthly and weekly pool cleanings. Our fundamentals ... LOCAL Customer Service LOCAL Relationships LOCAL Service Department The secret to good business is … quality customer service with well trained, dedicated and knowledgeable staff. From left: Alex Smith, Sherry Buckman and Marshall Smith PRIDE POOLS, SPAS AND LEISURE PRODUCTS INC. 11 GATEWAY BLVD. S. · SAVANNAH, GA 31419 · 912.927.3957 · 7049 U.S. 280 W. · CLAXTON, GA 30417 · 912.739.2230 · PRIDEPOOLS.COM We always tell our customers ... to check their water weekly. Get into a habit. This could help prevent future pool problems. We specialize in … BACKYARD. FAMILY. FUN. Since 1975, Pride Pools, Spas and Leisure Products Inc. is the name many know and trust when it comes to making backyard dreams come true. Our name says it all ... Personalized service, Readiness to serve, Intelligent product knowledge, Dedication and Enthusiasm to go the extra mile.
I love working in Savannah because … it’s my home! Having been born and raised in Savannah, I love working with people who have chosen to make Savannah their home and helping them make their home as enjoyable as possible.
Considering a home-improvement project ... don’t forget to do your research. Gather a few ideas and pictures of finished projects that appeal to you and then schedule a showroom appointment to review your ideas and pick the perfect countertops.
COUNTER FITTERS, LLC 1026 LYNES AVE. · SAVANNAH, GA 31415 · 912.231.0103 · CFNSAV.COM
A new trend in my industry is … warm tones. Although whites and greys are still very popular, we are seeing more and more people look for warmer tones to compliment natural wood colors and create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
No home update is complete without … creating a more open, user-friendly space in your home. Homeowners nowadays want an open floor plan where the kitchen, family room and dining room share one vast open space. Also, formal dining rooms seem to be going out of style. Here is your opportunity to create space in your home, making it more appealing to you and to your visitors. How can you do this without tearing out walls? Making your home seem open and airy can be easier than you think. For example, a large, one-level island instead of a raised, two-piece bartop is a much better use of that space than breaking it up into two separate pieces.
We specialize in ... providing a team of experts who can guide you through the process of finding the perfect countertop for your project. From start to finish, our sales representatives Bailey Huggins and Michael Reynolds will assist you with picking out the right slab, layouts, radius corners and everything in between.
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I always tell my clients … do not wait until the last minute to think about window treatments. If we get involved in the beginning of a project, we can help you think about all the small things that homeowners typically do not think about until it is too late, like adding power for motorized or creating ceiling pockets that the
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I stay involved in the community by … sponsoring local groups and events. I am an active member of multiple associations like the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and the Home Builders Association. One of the most satisfying feelings I get is by giving back to the community.
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We are proud of … being voted the “Best Audio/Video Store” for the Savannah/Hilton Head market 10 out of the last 11 years.
What really sets us apart is … we are locally owned and we care. You are not dealing with a big corporation that only cares about how much they make on the sale. I live here in Savannah and I want my customers to be happy. My kids went to school with their kids. I run into them when I’m out to dinner. I support their businesses and they support mine.
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Our clients love … our experience, price guarantee and our quality and variety of brands. We have been around since 1980 – nothing is more valuable than experience. Plus, we guarantee the lowest price. As long as it’s an authorized dealer, we’ll match their price – even if it’s a TV on sale at a big box store. do not … carry cheaper-quality brands. We offer high-quality brands that give better performance and last longer, which makes difference when it comes to
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We specialize in … selling and installing audio, video, security and surveillance systems in homes, businesses and houses of worship. We also sell and install control systems for lights and motorized shades, which work through the audio/video control system.
customer’s long-term satisfaction. Rodys is the authorized dealer for virtually all the more popular “quality” brands in the audio/video industry. Whether you’re looking for home theater, security, lighting control, or motorized shades, Rodys has a huge selection to choose from.
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BACK IN 2020, AUSTIN HILL REALTY (the namesake firm of broker Austin Hill) and Three Oaks Realty (with qualifying broker Stephanie Wilson-Evans) merged, relocating their office to the heart of the Historic District. More changes soon followed: In 2022, The Corcoran Group launched its first affiliate brokerage. Corcoran Austin Hill Realty is owned and led by Hill and Wilson-Evans, with an emphasis on unique properties ranging from luxury waterfront estates to commercial buildings and land.
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BAY STREET REALTY GROUP, a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisee, acquired Cora Bett Thomas Realty in 2020. Thomas, who came to Savannah in 1969, started her own agency from her dining room table in 1994. Now, with Bay Street Realty Group, she can add a combined sales of $291 million in 2019 (alongside Bay Street’s team, helmed by Will Thurman) to her list of accomplishments.
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SAVANNAH NATIVE CELIA DUNN, who grew up in a Colonial Revival home at 36th and Abercorn streets, went on to build one of the city’s most prestigious real estate brokerages alongside husband Larry Dunn. Late last year, Celia Dunn’s Sotheby’s International Realty merged with Charleston-based Daniel Ravenel’s Sotheby’s International — Ravenel and Dunn are longtime friends with a mutual passion for giving back to the region and upholding the Lowcountry lifestyle.
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66 Waterway Drive
Price: $1,800,000
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424 President St.
Ross Sheppard
Create your own compound. Sublime living on 2.72 acres of lush marsh front property with breathtaking views of t e erb iver. Open floor plan 5 bed 4.5 bat 2 story ome as floor to ceiling windows soaring ceilings and a 2-car oversized garage. Potential for s bdivision development and dock replacement. rice 1 795 .
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Originally built as a two-over-two in the 1820s, this approachable historic home is located on the rear side of a Trust lot, close to both Columbia Square and Green Square in the northeast of Savannah’s Landmark Historic District. Features include original wide-plank eart pine floorboards gated parking an elevator, separate garden level apartment, and abundant natural light (no immediately adjacent homes). Wellmaintained, but prime for updating to make it your own. Price: $1,895,000
44 E 45th St.
1 S Grant St.
C: 912.844.5783
Annie Rockwell
C: 912.844.5783
Low country style home in desired Landings community. Located in even more highly desired, Moon River phase. This 4 bed, 4.5 bath home has a split floor plan and open concept in t e common areas. n oy t e fireplace on t e screened in porch. Large chef’s kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Home features ardwood floors coffered and tray ceilings, accent walls and a 3-car garage. Some neighborhood amenities require membership to the Landings Club.
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This charming, white brick home with 3000 sq ft and a 200 sq ft carriage house has been through an extensive custom remodel, thoughtfully redesigned for today’s discerning buyer. When you step into the wide, welcoming foyer you immediately relax with that ‘I’m home’ feeling thanks to the mix of charming original details and luxury upgrades. A fully fenced backyard with Savannah Brick hardscape creates a serene oasis for relaxing and entertaining. No detail has been overlooked in this classic Ardsley Park residence. Price: $1,395,000
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6101 LaRoche Ave.
Three Rivers is the ultimate Savannah retreat located on 5+ acres with 450 ft of deep water and marsh frontage. Named Three Rivers because the Forest, Little Ogeechee, and Ogeechee Rivers form the front-of-house view. The house is based on historic river houses of the late 1700s/early 1800s with a special nod to historic Wild Heron in the Georgetown area of Savannah. Price: $3,325,000
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Liza DiMarco
144 Schley Ave.
C: 706.816.3675
Wallace-BergenChristie
Everything you could possibly imagine, or need is here at One South Grant Street - views of the Little Ogeechee River from each room; dock with double boat lifts and floating dock; swimming pool just steps outside the house; and if cars are your passion, in addition to the 3 car attached garage, there is an additional garage with double bays and room for an office and private gym.
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120 West Jones St.
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Staci Donegan
One-of-a-kind offering on Jones Street in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District! This furnished c. 1850 Italianate property recently underwent a complete renovation and has been professionally designed to appeal to the most discerning renter/house guest. This turnkey property features 5 STVR certificates and is divided into condos with separate HVAC and utilities. Enjoy ig ceilings eart pine floors designer lighting, a private courtyard, carriage house and scenic views of Jones Street. Offered for $4.995 million.
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Ezelle Strong Team
Located in Emerald Pointe, one of Savannah’s most sought-after communities is one of the last remaining lots available to build your custom home. This corner lot is situated at the end of the cul-de-sac with views of the marsh across the street. Emerald Pointe is just minutes from Savannah’s historic district and a short drive to the beautiful beaches of Tybee Island. The picturesque, gated community is lined with grand live oak trees and charming sidewalks, offering easy access to the community pool, tennis court, and more. Price: $225,000
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O: staci@stacidonegan.com912.233.6609
in-ready 3 BR/2.5 BA new construction home in Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District features a sunny open floor plan ig ceilings and large bay windows overlooking Gwinnett Street. Highlights include a stunning eat-in chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, living room wit fireplace reclaimed ardwood floors c stom millwork new bat s wit Carrera marble vanities 2 car garage wit storage and private brick courtyard. Offered for $795,000
541 E. Gwinnett St.
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