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An on-the-go couple retires to a new build in Bluffton, bringing the energy and elegance collected over more than 20 moves.
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AS I WRITE THIS LETTER, the early signs of spring are arriving in Savannah. With the pink shocks of azalea blooms come rising temperatures and more hours of sunlight, warranting longer walks around town — and inspiring frequent trips to Herb Creek Landscape Supply.
This season, I’m turning my attention to my backyard. I’m dreaming of a lush, intimate garden and a large table to host family and friends for golden-hour dinners that continue long after the sun sets and candlesticks have melted. As I build the vision board, I’ll apply the sage wisdom that writer Feifei Sun gathered from local experts on designing contemporary outdoor spaces (“The Great Outdoors,” page 40).
But, make no mistake: bright hues, expansive blooms and colorful spaces are not to be relegated only to the exteriors. In this issue, take a tour of three real, local homes — a vacation destination at the Ford Field & River Club (“Life on the Wild Side,” page 48), a respite for retirees in Bluffton (“Palmetto Perfection,” page 65) and a charming Ardsley Park carriage house (“Pint-Sized Punch,” page 75) — full of layered colors and mixed patterns that are as intoxicating as an aperitivo.
If these exhilarating interiors are any sign of what’s to come in 2023, things are looking up, indeed.
With the arrival of spring also comes our much-anticipated, reader-voted Best of Savannah HOMES list (page 85).
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The right home for your family, the right community for their lives: Waterways is surrounded by nature, infused with contemporary design, and built with modern amenities that exceed your expectations. This surprising low country community offers luxury homes surrounded by a protected natural landscape.
The Enclave features estate homes amongst a breathtaking canopy of ancient oaks, magnolias, holly, and coastal pine that sets Waterways apart from so many other communities. It is truly its own little island sanctuary — completely encircled by the peaceful waters of our freshwater lake known as Grand Lagoon — bringing its residents a tranquil setting as well as a sense of privacy and exclusivity. Access to the neighborhood is by means of a handsome, rustic wooden bridge over Grand Lagoon, and many homesites have direct waterfront access while others enjoy backyards bordering our spectacular and peaceful nature preserves. Homesites have direct waterfront access while others enjoy backyards bordering our spectacular and peaceful nature preserves.
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WHAT LAUNCHED AS A MOBILE COFFEE BAR in 2020 has brewed into a stylish brick-and-mortar shop, now open on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
For Origin Coffee Bar owners Elise and Matt Higgins, the location was love at first sight.
“At our core, we are creatives looking to curate a space for everyone to feel welcome and inspired,” says Matt. “Not only were we captivated by the beautifully reclaimed, early 20th-century architecture, tin ceiling and brilliant natural light, but the neighborhood was a perfect fit for the community we seek to host at Origin.”
The Higgins worked with Rethink Design Studio to cultivate the interiors, inspired by Scandinavian architecture, midcentury modernism and the Higgins’ time spent in Manhattan, New York.
To bring the vision to life, they turned to family and friends to paint walls, assemble furniture and fuel a Kickstarter campaign. Design highlights include a monochromatic mural painted by JULU, custom lumen prints created by Paige Black, vintage touches sourced from Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques and custom wood reeding and decorative finishes built by Chantal and Stephan Côté.
“We took a crazy risk when we started Origin Coffee Bar. It was mid-pandemic, we quit our stable jobs, moved back to Savannah and put everything we had into this dream,” says Elise. “With a lot of hard work, our team has blossomed into what it is today. We have been completely community supported: no major investors or parent companies. Just a couple of millennials with a dream and low-grade caffeine addiction.”
BETWEEN GOOGLE AND ALEXA, we humans are comfortable addressing our electronics on the go and at home.
Now, imagine asking your faucet to dispense precisely enough water to boil a box of pasta or refill the dog’s bowl.
Available at Sandpiper Supply, the Moen Smart Faucet brings touchless convenience and precision to kitchens via voice-activation technology, wave sensor and a smartphone app. In other words, ask Google to dispense an exact measurement while baking or Alexa to heat water to a specific temperature to fill the baby bottle.
“Customers who have the touchless faucets truly enjoy the easy on and off aspect without getting fingerprints or dirty hands on their faucet,” says Sandpiper Supply showroom director Christy Ellis. “Consumers are automating their homes in so many ways that plumbing is the next natural progression in technology advances.”
Sandpiper Supply first began carrying touchless kitchen faucets in the showroom in 2012, following the introduction of touch-on/off faucets in 2008. More than a decade later, Ellis now sees demand for tech-enabled fixtures grow as consumers become more familiar with technology and are more conscious about cleanliness.
“After COVID-19, people are more aware of how they can go about their lives touching things as little as possible,” she says. “Touching a handle with dirty hands to turn on a faucet and then touching it again with clean hands to turn the water off brings germs right back onto the hands you just cleaned.”
While these fixtures may be smart, Ellis says installation requires no extra skills or special steps. The faucets run on battery power or plug into an electrical outlet.
In fact, smart fixtures are designed to be easy enough for children — who are notorious for sticky hands or leaving a faucet running — to use.
For children’s or guest bathrooms, Ellis recommends touchless faucets by Jaclo, which come in a palette of trendy colors and modern finishes like gold, matte black and white.
See the future for yourself by visiting the Sandpiper Supply showroom (4011 Bull St.) or shopping online at sandpipersav.com
sanitary and stylish, touchless fixtures are now taking hold in the home
Take inspiration from Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year (“Viva Magenta”) and add an unexpected yet powerful pop of energy to a guest bath or home bar
Forsyth Metal Works is thankful for the recognition as Best Metal Fabricator in Savannah and wouldn’t be where we are without the support from the community, so thank you all! We sincerely appreciate the connections over the years from builders, designers, and adventurous homeowners, which have allowed us to grow and become a successful local business. Our team of almost 20 employees with varying design degrees work in-house to perfect every project we take on, which scale from range hoods to wine rooms, and from residential to commercial. We make custom furnishings fit right into your home no matter what your lifestyle is, constantly adapting and thinking outside of the box to make your ideas come to life.
The community of Savannah has been so supportive of our ideas and projects, and because of that we have been able to grow and broaden our horizons. What hatched from a small idea, a new venture was able to take flight all thanks to those supporting us along the way. We would like to introduce our clients, old and new, to Brass Hardware, a sister company to the Forsyth Metal Works you know and love. Brass Hardware is an opportunity to expand and grow our love for products detailed with brass and other precious metals, and we hope you will love it too. Check out our website at www.BrassHardware.com for all of your classy brass needs and more.
DESIGNER PHILIP MITCHELL is known around the world for his ability to create beautifully elegant, gracefully edited homes that capture the unique personalities and lifestyles of his clients — and he loves to make projects feel even more personal by incorporating homeowners’ collections into their spaces. A modern maximalist master with a deep knowledge of architecture and design, art, textiles and historical reference, Mitchell says he was thrilled to be asked to serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s Savannah Antiques & Architecture Weekend (held March 9-11), built around the theme of “home is where the art is.”
Here, the Canadian designer shares his thoughts on trends for 2023, entertaining at home and where he shops when he’s in town.
I [was excited to share] my ideas on how to incorporate art, blending the old and new, and how I mix colors and
patterns and fill a home with an eclectic mix of collections to reflect clients’ individual style and personality. I love to embrace the challenge of taking wonderful things that a homeowner already has and making more of them. Your home is “your place,” and that’s why I feel that decorating it to reflect who you are is so important.
I feel trends come and go, but a key direction that I see happening is that people are looking for sensory experiences in their homes. It’s about creating spaces that make you feel comfortable, happy and true to yourself — spaces that reflect who you are. Sustainability is also part of this. Giving second life to something that already exists, repurposing furniture, using family heirlooms and antiques — it’s all about incorporating meaningful pieces into your home.
My favorite thing to do in Savannah is to walk the streets. I start with little more than a vague agenda. I go where it looks interesting, and I take my time. I absorb the atmosphere and architecture. I sit in cafes, sample local food and people-watch. … What makes Savannah so special is that it truly has a million stories to tell. It is a city known for its well-preserved architecture and its rich, vibrant history, but I feel the real story of Savannah is the charm and character of the unique and diverse people who call Savannah home.
I am always on the hunt for unique and beautiful antiques for both myself and my clients. A couple of my favorite spots here in Savannah are Jere’s Antiques and George Davis Fine Art & Antiques Gallery, where there is always something to catch my eye. I would also [explore] the SCAD Museum of Art or the incredible Laney Contemporary Fine Art Gallery. One of the richest experiences of my life is to explore art galleries wherever I go to discover new, emerging and established artists.
Hanging art. Not only does it immediately create a feeling of happiness, it helps instill individual personality and interest into the space. The more you surround yourself with things that make you feel good, the more you’ll capture that feeling of home.
Make it special. It’s the company that counts… and, of course, the tablescape. I like to create floral arrangements out of multiple small vases to form a low centerpiece so that the room feels more inviting and opens up conversation across the table. After you set the table, dim the lights, light the candles, mix a pitcher of martinis and enjoy. Hosting friends and family should be a joy, not a chore.
In case you missed it: Nearly three years after debuting a boutique in Bluffton, Leah Bailey Interiors has expanded with a second retail storefront and design studio in Savannah. Located at 2514 Abercorn St. (adjacent to fellow design destinations like Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market, Garden State Tile & Design and LaSOURCE, among others), shop luxe and laid-back home goods and clothing designed for an elevated, coastal lifestyle.
Kelly Caron Curated, a lifestyle boutique from interior designer Kelly Caron, is now open on Bluffton’s Promenade Street ... Sandpiper Supply President and owner Chat Howard Jr. was recently recognized as Person of the Year by The Wholesaler, a leading trade magazine for the plumbing and related industries … The Bluffton-based residential and commercial architectural firm Pearce Scott Architects turns 10 this year, with long-term employees Evan Goodwin and Amanda Denmark joining Scott and founding partner Allison Bonner as owners … B & B Paint Co. (102 W. Victory Drive) owners Lonnie Byrd and Anita Fennell sold the business to Spectrum
Paint Company, marking the Oklahoma-based company’s first location in Georgia. Byrd continues to work in the store, providing his deep expertise in Benjamin Moore paints and sought-after customer service … Courtland & Co. has relocated to 250 Bull St., expanding to a larger space after 17 years on Whitaker Street. Stop in for chic and cheeky home accessories, colorful glassware, embroidered gifts and more … One Fish Two Fish is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year — with a bang. Owner Jennifer Grayson recently added LUXE to her repertoire of shops in the Downtown Design District (400 and 401 Whitaker St.). Follow @onefishstore for updates.
THE WORLD OF brown furniture — an umbrella term for heirlooms of all varieties — was brazenly pronounced dead in 2019, according to articles published in The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, among others. No longer were children pining after their parents’ Federalist dining tables, Victorian consoles or fine china. Experts declared the avant garde and midcentury modern en vogue for the foreseeable future with antiquities destined for the dump.
However, despite these predictions, the stratospheric rise of “grandmillennial” style (think granny-chic chintzes, Staffordshire dogs, needlepoint pillows, etc.), year-long lead times (thanks, COVID), and the search for personal style, brought a welcome boost to the antiques business from a younger population eager to eschew fast consumerism and get educated on the value of good, old things.
How does one enter the brave old world of brown furniture and beyond? Read on for tips, tricks and tales from Savannah’s antique aficionados boasting over 300 years of experience between them.
For James Plumlee, owner of Picker Joe’s Antique Mall & Vintage Market, the cardinal rule of antiquing is simple: “When you see something cool, you should buy it,” he says.
And once you find what you love, hold onto it.
“ I would love for people to have more knowledge of what they are looking at, and it is my job to teach them.”
— Jere Myers, owner of Jere’s Antiques
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Robin Napoli, co-owner of Jones & Bull, says she once found a cane online advertised as an antique carved cane with a man’s image.
“I immediately recognized it was supposed to be Abraham Lincoln on the front. On the back, it had a knot where a bullet hole would have been,” she says. After discovering the cane was an invaluable piece of POW art — works made in Civil War prison camps traded for food and other necessities — she sold the piece to a Lincoln enthusiast friend.
“To this day, I am not happy with myself for selling it,” says Napoli. “I told him if he ever [thinks] about getting rid of it, he has to contact me first.”
But, as Kevin Johnson at Peridot Antiques discovered, sometimes letting go is for the greater good.
“The most valuable piece I discovered was a 19th century Korean ancestor portrait cleared out from an estate in NYC. There was just something about it that was different from others I had seen,” Johnson says. When the National Museum of Korea scooped up the piece at auction, his instincts were proven sound. “It ended up being a lost image of cultural significance,” he says.
In antiquing, sky-high bids, spider-infested corners and dark crawl spaces are occupational hazards.
“I think I’m jaded because nothing seems [too] crazy for a piece you just have to have,” says Brooke Chancey, co-owner of Clutter Furnishings & Interiors.
Jere Myers, owner of Jere’s Antiques, seconds the notion. “If I want it, I’m going to take the damn thing home!”
Eager to bring home an original airport beacon from 1942, Plumlee faced his fear of heights. The piece, mounted atop a 200-foot tower, was up for grabs if he could get it down. With climbing gear and a buddy, Plumlee got to work.
“It took a few hours of nerves and some ingenuity, but we got it down and back to the shop,” says Plumlee.
Savannah boasts a uniquely qualified cadre of antique experts inspired by what Plumlee calls “PFTP” or “passion for the past.”
On the hunt for a specific period piece or after more information? Simply ask.
“I would love for people to have more knowledge of what they are looking at, and it is my job to teach them,” says Myers. With encyclopedic knowledge and connections across the globe, these shop owners are your best resource for oneof-a-kind finds. “We have eyes and ears everywhere and consignors with the coolest furnishings,” says Chancey.
And if you happen to lose a beloved piece, take heart. “There really are only a few degrees of separation, and the world gets smaller every day,” reflects Lynn Rahn, co-owner of Clutter. “If it got away, there’s a good chance we will see it again.”
When shopping for antiques — whether at a flea market or specialty shop — etiquette is everything. Think of the Golden Rule and treat others the way you want to be treated. While asking for a discount
is allowed — and sometimes expected — lead with kindness and consideration.
“When someone comes into our shop and says, ‘Is that the best you can do?’ I find that to be rude,” says Napoli. Instead, she suggests asking, “Is this something you would consider taking less for?”
Unsure about an item’s patina? Consider the value of its age and use. “[Shoppers] will find a farmhouse table from the 1800s and say, ‘It has a ding in it,’” says Brenda Anderson, who co-operates Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques.
The goal, she suggests, is finding pieces of great integrity — those that have withstood the test of time and heavy use.
“Think of the stories that come from every little mark on an antique, where it’s been,” says Anderson. “If you want something new, you go to a furniture store. If you want something well-loved, come to our store.”
WITH ITS WARMER WEATHER and longer days, spring is a season designed for spending time outside. Savannah’s climate has always been conducive for hanging out on patios, courtyards and other outdoor residential spaces. Then, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, these areas become desirable places for working from home as much as they are typically used for entertaining or relaxing during golden hours.
Meanwhile, there have also been significant advancements in the design and quality of performance textiles, rugs and outdoor furniture, according to interior designer Chuck Chewning, who carries a range of offerings at his flagship store, Courtyard. All of this means it’s easier than ever to design a beautiful outdoor space that’s also functional, he says. Chewning has also noticed local clients are embracing more color.
“Historically, you’ve seen a lot of the blues and whites, but locals are really moving beyond the coastal palette,” he says. “They’re ready to try something new, whether that’s warm pinks and blushes or richer corals.”
Here, Chewning and other creative experts share their advice for creating a contemporary outdoor space that residents will want to return to again and again this season.
A decade ago, clients who wanted outdoor spaces and accessories often had to sacrifice form and design for function and durability. Not anymore, according to Chewning, who says he has been impressed by the creativity in today’s offerings. Think washable jacquard linen napkins, acrylic glasses in shades like turquoise and sepia tone, and paper plates adorned with antique china patterns.
“Many of the new outdoor pieces look elegant enough to be used indoors,” he says.
When choosing surfaces, it’s important to consider how much sun exposure the outdoor space will get — and how long you plan to spend in the sun.
“A lighter color will help reflect heat,” says Lisa Bakke, exterior sales manager for Savannah Surfaces. “Porcelain and natural stone pavers are also ideal since they don’t hold onto as much heat.”
Bakke likes the company’s Old World Tabby collection of pavers, which was inspired by the historic technique of using oyster shells to create foundations and flooring in the Lowcountry, for spaces likely exposed to more daylight.
Savannah design and landscape experts share advice for creating a standout outdoor space for enjoying happy hours, golden hours — and more — this seasonBLAKE CROSBY At HollyOaks on the Marsh, Beckler Landscape Studio selected Savannah Surfaces’ Old World Tabby for the exterior design.
She also recommends large-format pavers to make smaller spaces look larger, as you’re less likely to see joint lines. For simpler upkeep, she suggests surfaces with a little bit of a pattern that can hide stains or other weather damage.
Do-it-yourself projects are great, but make sure that you’re careful not to “load up” or “plop and drop” plants for fear of overcrowding, says Marc Friedman, a landscape designer whose trade encompasses complete outdoor design.
“Determine what should be installed first,” he says. “For example, anchor plants, trees and pine straw go a long way to make everything look great.”
There’s no need to throw out your existing outdoor dining table even if it’s feeling a little dated or a mismatch for your current aesthetic. Instead, Chewning suggests layering a new tablecloth with accent placements to give older furniture pieces a new look.
“With the right mix of color, pattern and accessories, nobody will even notice the table,” he says. New decorative pillows can easily add punch to an old sofa, while LED candles can give a whole space a new ambiance, Chewning says.
Friedman says his favorite landscape trend at the moment is “design that encourages interaction with the environment and natural habitats,” such as edible herbs and vegetable gardens. Some of his current favorite plants and combinations are Moraea (African iris white variety) combined with farfugium; cardboard palms and coontie palms; philodendron and alocasia plants.
“So much of design and inspiration are decided upon considering the surrounding landscape,” he says. “So, many of the components I like to recommend are based on indigenous plant species.”
“Historically, you’ve seen a lot of blues and whites, but locals are really moving beyond the coastal color palette. They’re ready to try something new, whether that’s warm pinks and blushes or richer corals. ” — Chuck ChewningCourtyard by Chuck Chewning
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WOODY is a more dutiful listener than most. “A house tells me what colors it wants, and for some reason, this house said the kitchen cabinets wanted to be emerald green,” she says.
Before whispering its preferred cabinet color, the house also implored
her to forget the many houses she had previously toured in The Ford Field & River Club, because it was the one. She respectfully obliged.
“I bought it sight unseen,” Woody says of the idyllic 3,000-square-foot home, purchased in 2022 as a summertime escape from the heat and humidity
of Vero Beach, Florida, which she swears is more severe than in Richmond Hill.
Inside the front door, the house instructed her to tear down the wall separating the kitchen and living room, enlarge the existing showers and, finally, infuse the interiors with shocking pizzazz.
To execute this vision, Woody called upon general contractor Josh Brooks (Brooks Construction) and asked her friend and longtime interior designer William Peacock (William Peacock Design) to help sort out her ideas for the home’s personality.
A Ralph Lauren alumnus with a serious eye for editing, the designer was more than up for the challenge.
“Interior design is a form of storytelling, and I tell a lot of stories about modern farmhouses, so I like when a sense of humor [is] portrayed in the
aesthetic of the home,” Peacock says. “Kate has given me that ability because she is so bold and colorful.”
After scoring a pair of Italian chandeliers, complete with plaster monkeys tugging on the lightbulbs, for the new kitchen Woody determined the home would be themed as a menagerie — a chic mishmash of colors, patterns and animals, equal parts eccentric and inspiring.
Peacock started in the kitchen, designing brilliantly lacquered cabinets (Custom Cabinets by Williamson Millworks, Inc.) to coordinate with the
vintage-inspired white and brass appliances from Big Chill and pink-tinted granite countertops. For a dose of Dorothy Draper drama, he painted the wood floors in a blackand-white checkerboard pattern and carried the mirrored backsplash into the dining area behind verdant lattice — a jib door cleverly concealed inside the millwork.
“I love to hide doors,” Peacock says. “When I can panel walls, you can almost be sure there’s going to be a hidden door.”
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THIS PAGE: Behind a hidden door off the kitchen, Peacock turned the former laundry room into a butler’s pantry outfitted with slate floors and a textured vinyl Missoni wallcovering.
Behind the door, Peacock turned the former laundry room into a luxurious butler’s pantry outfitted with slate floors and a patterned, vinyl Missoni wallcovering offering a safe spot to towel off Woody’s goldendoodle and Scottish deerhound after a jaunt through the sprinklers. The extra space also allows her to store china from her favorite homewares brand, House of Hackney.
For the foyer, Peacock selected a paper aptly named “Menagerie” (Wallpapers Direct) to be a neutral portal between the home’s splashier living spaces. Even with its subdued color palette, Peacock worried the repeating giraffe, leopard, snake and monkey motif might be a bridge too far.
“There were times I thought, ‘Kate, we might have overstepped our boundaries this time,’” Peacock remembers. “But, as it turns out, we haven’t gone far enough yet. It is absolutely perfect.”
“There were times I thought, ‘Kate, we might have overstepped our boundaries this time.’ But, as it turns out, we haven’t gone far enough yet. It is absolutely perfect.”
— William Peacock, interior designer
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Eager to incorporate family heirlooms, Woody challenged the designer to work her grandmother’s Royal Doulton figurines into the scheme. Long relegated to a box in the garage, the dancing women feel right at home nestled on the bookshelves of her merlot-hued library.
“William finally figured it out,” Woody says. “They work so perfectly on the bookcases.”
When stumped by an exuberant butterfly print in the guest bedroom, Peacock and Woody again turned to her inherited pieces for inspiration.
“We knew we had to be careful about what we put on top of that wallpaper,” Peacock says. “We pulled all her mother’s scarves out and the Gucci one just fell out.” A cheery mushroom-laden number, Peacock framed the scarf for an elegant, personal touch.
For the living room, Woody got to work on creating her own accessories — a cache of vibrant needlepoint pillows featuring a host of feathered and feline friends.
“I love to needlepoint. It’s my way of relaxing,” says Woody of the pillows inspired by the monkey chandeliers.
The animal parade continues upstairs, with a herd of fluffy sheep-shaped footrests (Scully & Scully). Affectionately named Horatio, Hortense, Horace and Bob, the sheep mischievously move around from day to day— much to the delight of grandsons Sterling (4) and Caspian (3).
“They are only young once, so you might as well have fun with it,” Woody says.
Though exuberant, the dynamic duo are working hard to respect the home’s growth and make intentional design choices that will last.
“Kate and I are being careful. We are curating the house knowing that what it is today is not what it’s going to be in a year,” Peacock says. “The house continues to ask for more layers, and we keep finding them.”
Once the final layer has been uncovered, the last animal put on display, there’s always the house next door, which Woody purchased to accommodate her extended family and their furry friends.
Until their projects have been completed, Woody will keep needlepointing canvases and looking forward to the heat. Because when the mercury climbs and the last school bell rings, Woody will be in a car line, animals and grandsons in tow, cruising out of Dodge and back to The Ford. The house says it is time to come home.
Homeowner: Kathryn (Kate) Beckwith Woody
Neighborhood: Ford Field & River Club
Year built: 2001
Year purchased: 2022
Timeframe of renovation/remodel: 12 months
Square footage: 3,191
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Interior designer: William Peacock Design
Contractor/builder: Josh Brooks, Brooks Construction
Wallpaper: Wallpaper Direct, Lord Twig, Missoni, Galerie
Kitchen design: Custom Cabinets by Williamson Millworks, Inc., William Peacock Design
Furniture: William Peacock Design, Hickory Chair, Ballard Designs
Appliances: Big Chill
Home accessories: homeowner’s family heirlooms, William Peacock Design, House of Hackney, Scully & Scully, Deb&Bill Designs
Art: Hunt Slonem, homeowner’s collection
All details provided by the interior designer.
An on-the-go couple retires to a new build in Bluffton, bringing the energy and elegance collected over more than 20 moves
Written by KENDALL M c KINNON // Photography by ANNE CAUFMANN
“YOU GET VERY GOOD at having a gut instinct,” says Sue Gaston when discussing her and her husband, Roger’s, new home, built on a lot they purchased in 2018 with only drone photos from their realtor to reference.
Moving to the Lowcountry from Colorado was a given for the Gastons, though they had only visited for 24 hours, at most.
Over the years, the couple moved more than 20 times, never quite settling down before another promotion had them move again. Now newly retired and with an empty nest, they dreamed of an active life in the Southern sun. The Lowcountry community at Palmetto Bluff was just the place.
“We thought it’d be nice to go someplace where we don’t have winter, but we still have seasons,” says Sue. “And we can always get outside and be active. That’s how we immediately settled on South Carolina.”
Their land faced the water and a golf course. That’s all the Gastons needed to know; their intuition knew best by now. They were moving once more, and this time, they were finally settling down.
The vision the couple presented to Pearce Scott Architects was a bright, airy, harmonious home with traditional Southern influence. Lucky for them, this is precisely the specialty of principal architect Pearce Scott and project manager Sarah Kepple.
The resulting exterior design is sharp and crisp — deep roof overhangs and sturdy ceiling beams all in white, punctuated by graphic black shutters.
Even the cascade of blue and white ceramic ginger jars on the entryway’s stairs, curated from Sue’s own collection, are symmetrically arranged.
Throughout the home’s interior, Kelly Caron, principal designer of Kelly Caron Designs, displayed the Gastons’ expansive collection of chinoiserieinspired objects.
“We blended items that the client brought to this home with new items,” says Caron. “Configuring old and new required thoughtful strategy, not to mention open-mindedness and flexibility.”
Caron also saw a potential for rich contrast and incorporated warm orange hues with the chinoiserie’s coastal colors. The complementary tones liven up the interiors and, more sentimentally, remind Sue of the colors used to decorate her daughter’s wedding.
“The entire house makes me happy because the colors make me happy,” Sue says.
Delightful design moments abound on the main floor.
A hidden-door powder room is swathed in a whimsical blue Thibaut wallcovering. Sculptural gold light
fixtures hang from the parlor, kitchen and living room ceilings. Glass-front cabinets, accented by powder blue, display more of Sue’s decorative ceramics.
“We used a few bold patterns and brighter colors of wallcovering and fabrics throughout the home,” says Caron.
“We love a classic neutral home, but this home has both energy and elegance. This home has allowed future homeowners to see how dramatic a space can change if you embrace wallcoverings and creative patterns.”
The second floor houses three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room and an office. Each space echoes the colorful energy found downstairs, but in its own way.
“The architectural design of the home allowed me to have rooms of different design themes,” says Caron. “We have
“ We blended items the client brought to this home with new items. Configuring old and new required thoughtful strate , not to mention open-mindedness and flexibility.”
— Kelly Caron, interior designer
different materials, colors and wallcoverings throughout the home. This would not necessarily have been the case in a wide-open floor plan.”
Sue’s personal favorite is the nautical-themed bunkroom with the porthole barn door, where her grandsons stay when they visit.
With how satisfied the Gastons are with their home, you would never guess that the design process was done long distance. Their collaboration with Caron happened largely over texts and calls; much of the responsibility for executing the vision was in Caron’s hands, but the Gastons trusted her creativity.
“We have absolutely loved our house,” says Sue. “I think the real testimony is that we — my husband and I — both said there’s nothing we would change about this. Not one thing.”
Homeowners: Roger and Sue Gaston
Year built: 2020
Square footage: 4,003 in the main house plus 538 in the carriage house
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
Architect/planner: Pearce Scott Architects
Interior designer: Kelly Caron Designs
Contractor/builder: CS Thomas Construction
Tile/flooring: Savannah
Surfaces, antique wood
flooring
Paint: Sherwin Williams
Wallpaper: Thibaut
Windows/doors: Marvin (Coastal Sash and Door)
Kitchen design: Coastal Millworks of Savannah
Bath design: Coastal Millworks of Savannah
Landscape design: Witmer Jones Keefer
Hardscape design: Witmer Jones Keefer
Electrician: Maxwell Electric LLC
Audio/visual: Audio Video Outfitters
HVAC: Dyess Air
Appliances: Livingood’s Appliances & Bedding
designer.
“ We have absolutely loved our house. I think the real testimony is that we —my husband and I — both said there’s nothing we would change about this. Not one thing.”
— Sue Gaston, homeowner
This 800-square-foot carriage house in Ardsley Park packs in some serious pattern
Written by MARGARET DANIEL // Photography by SHANNON MEYER ROBERTS
IT’S BEEN SAID bad things come in threes. But, as Knoxville, Tennessee, natives Joe Meyer and Shannon Meyer Roberts learned, sometimes even a streak of bad luck can yield blessings in time.
Two weeks after settling on their dream vacation home, a 1920s European Revival in Ardsley Park, the world went into lockdown as COVID-19 spread like wildfire.
“The main house came with long-term renters, so we had just [begun] planning the renovation of the carriage house,” Roberts says. “Then, in March, lockdowns happened, and a few weeks later, I got a call from my doctor saying what I thought was just a simple thyroid issue turned out to be cancer.”
With a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis, chemotherapy on the calendar and the doctor’s strict orders to stay at home, Roberts turned to his vocation for consolation. An interior designer at Knoxville-based design studio, G&G Interiors, Roberts devoted his days to breathing new life into the 800-square-foot carriage house that, after a flurry of renters, lacked originality and visual interest.
“It had zero architecture to speak of, so I made up for this deficit with color and pattern,” Roberts says of the now joyful jewel box. “I put everything into a blender, and this is what popped out!”
“ I love to mix a little bit of high and a little bit of low — that’s where the magic lies.”
— Shannon Meyer Roberts, interior designer
Punchy, floral wallpapers and upholstered pieces infuse the space with history and a welcome dose of happiness. No matter how nice or how thrifty, if an object didn’t “spark joy” — as Marie Kondo famously put it — then it didn’t make the cut.
“I love to mix a little bit of high and a little bit of low — that’s where the magic lies,” Roberts says.
Local finds fill the pink foyer, painted in Farrow & Ball’s uplifting Nancy’s Blushes. A vintage mirror (Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques) and Asian-inspired console (Clutter Furnishings & Interiors) are accentuated by a variety of seasonal blooms contained in vases and atop lacquered trays from One Fish Two Fish and The Lacquer Company.
Schumacher’s Pyne Hollyhock paper adorns the kitchen walls — the perfect backdrop to custom, robin’s egg blue cabinets and marble countertops. Brass fittings, breezy striped cafe curtains and a cheery jute rug keep things classically preppy.
In the primary bedroom, measuring a modest 10 feet by 12 feet, a chalky blue armoire (thrifted on Facebook Marketplace and refurbished by Roberts) feels at home against a luxurious chinoiserie paper from Lee Jofa. While in the secondary bedroom, Schumacher’s Hydrangea Drape wallpaper provides a Southern accent to a pair of heirloom French nightstands.
Roberts’ partner, Meyer, was beside him throughout the design process. In addition to picking up Craigslist finds and offering wise health council (Meyer is an oncologist), he supported Roberts with his rationale and encouragement.
“We think differently. I’m logical and systematic, and he is creative and imaginative,” Meyer says. “We complement each other in that way.”
But how did the couple manage a gut renovation from over 400 miles away — during a pandemic, no less?
400 miles away — during a pandemic, no less? The couple found local contractor Chris Koncul (Koncul Construction) like many people find shoes — online.
“About half of my business is working with out-of-town clients,” says Koncul. “[Roberts and Meyer] were great to work with because they were very prepared. They had their ducks in a row.”
Regular FaceTime and Zoom calls ensured everything was in tip-top shape. And, after just three and a half months of ideation and construction, their “tiny house” was ready to receive Meyer and Roberts, who thanks to early detection, swiftly beat his cancer diagnosis.
“Thank goodness for this carriage house,” Roberts says. “It gave me something to dream about at such a depressing time.”
With their home finished, pandemic lockdowns behind them and Roberts’ health restored, things are looking cheery — both inside the house and out.
“About half of my business is working with out-of-town clients. “[Roberts and Meyer] were great to work with because they were very prepared. They had their ducks in a row.”— Chris Koncul, contractor
Homeowners: Shannon Meyer Roberts and Joe Meyer
Neighborhood: Ardsley Park
Year built: 1920
Year purchased: 2020
Square footage: 800
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
Timeframe of renovation/remodel: 6 months
Interior designer: Shannon Meyer Roberts, G&G Interiors
Contractor/builder: Chris Koncul
Tile/flooring: Garden State Tile
Paint: Farrow & Ball
Wallpaper: Schumacher, Lee Jofa
Windows/doors: original
Furniture: Sotheby’s, Ballard Designs, Tapley’s Mercantile & Antiques, Clutter Furnishings & Interiors, Lee Industries, Worlds Away
Appliances: Livingood’s Appliances & Bedding
Home accessories: One Fish Two Fish, CB2, G&G Interiors, Ralph Lauren Home, D. Porthault, Visual Comfort, Wedgwood
Art: Paul Lange Photography, Everything But The House
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CLOSET & CABINET EXPERTS LLC
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RUNNER UP:
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COUNTER FITTERS, LLC
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RUNNERS UP: (TIE)
Atwell’s Art & Frame 2310 Drayton St. 912.238.9607
Sandfly Custom Framing 8413 Ferguson Ave., Ste. B 912.691.1333 sandflyframing.com
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RUNNER UP: Teak + Table Outdoor Living
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ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Primary Suite Bathroom
In this Savannah Quarters residence, Alair Homes Savannah worked with SAVI Interiors to design a custom double shower with a sleek, linear drain and spa-inspired tiles.
“This primary suite renovation was the last of three phases that we did with these homeowners,” says Cal Rowles, partner and general manager at Alair Homes Savannah. “The primary suite was meant to be their place of respite; it was in a whole separate wing of the house. Everything from vanity heights to shower head heights was measured per the homeowner and fabricated to their measurements for a true custom experience.”
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11141 Abercorn St., 912.920.9300
11712 Largo Drive, 912.927.2288
1301 Lincoln St., Unit B, 912.351.6800
1935 E. Victory Drive, 912.356.0215
20 E. Montgomery Cross Road, 912.927.3033
224 Stephenson Ave., Ste. D, 912.353.9121
3228 Skidaway Road, 912.354.6464
329 Eisenhower Drive, Ste. C, 912.354.2390
49 Park of Commerce Way, #201, 912.382.0422
513 E. Oglethorpe Ave., Ste. L, 912.234.5390
5859 Abercorn St., Building 2, Ste. #4, 912.358.0093
6029 Ogeechee Road, U.S. Hwy. 17 South, Ste. A, 912.925.3943
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114 Canal St., Ste. 103, Pooler, 912.748.7300
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5715 Skidaway Road
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TIDEWATER LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
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“It was an honor to be commissioned to design one of the first custom residences in McAllister Point after several years of preplanned designs being used,” says Erik E. Puljung, principal at Hansen Architects. “The owners' pursuit of excellence and a site full of opportunity made for a perfect canvas. With park views to the street and the marshes of the Ogeechee River in the back, every room had an opportunity for a view. The porte cochere-inspired drive under at the side porch maximized available garden space for the side yard, while 8-foot tall windows and 10-foot tall exterior doors connected the interior with the outdoors.”
laughs Dody, “But in the end he was right. I do love it, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to live.”
Savannah Square’s amenities include restaurant-style dining, a full-service beauty salon, clubhouse, fitness studio, library, and a 24-hour staff. Located just three miles from St. Joseph Candler Hospital, their midtown location provides convenient access to all the best dining, shopping and cultural attractions that historic Savannah has to offer. Situated on several acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Savannah Square offers an abundance of organized educational, social and recreational activities for all its
son Fred were struck by the welcoming atmosphere of the senior living community, which offers elegant and comfortable residences for seniors with a range of lifestyles and requirements. With their spacious cottages and apartments, Savannah Square’s independent living accommodations are perfect for seniors on the go, but the community also features Palmetto Inn, a personal care residence with an on-site health center. “My son told me that this is a place that I was going to just love, so he put down the deposit without telling me. He had already made up my mind, so to speak,”
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6719 Skidaway Road 912.355.1950 hesterandzipperer.blogspot.com
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RUNNER UP: Gaster Lumber & Hardware 15010 Abercorn St. 912.925.1100
108 U.S. Hwy. 80, Bloomingdale 912.748.7376
3051 Plantation Drive, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.2000 gasterlumber.com
BEST MARBLE/ GRANITE COMPANY
COUNTER FITTERS, LLC 1026 Lynes Ave., 912.231.0103 counterfitterssav.com
RUNNER UP: MultiStone | Custom Stone Countertops 1022 Lynes Ave. 912.785.3086 multistoneinc.com
BEST MATTRESS STORE
GREEN FROG SLEEP CENTER 7501 Abercorn St. 912.352.4001 greenfrogsleepcenter.com
RUNNER UP: Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding
6700 Skidaway Road
912.330.5505
1225 U.S. Hwy. 80, Pooler 912.352.4392
63 Riverwalk Blvd., Okatie, South Carolina 843.379.5800 livingoodsonline.com
BEST METAL FABRICATOR
FORSYTH METAL WORKS
111 Lissner Ave. 912.438.6183 forsythmetaworks.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah MetalWorks
102 Estus Drive 912.234.9220 smwog.com
BEST MILLWORK COMPANY
GUERRY LUMBER
123 W. 44th St. 912.232.3128 guerrylumber.com
RUNNER UP: Coastal Millworks of Savannah 115 Coleman Blvd. 912.330.9599 facebook.com/ coastalmillworksofsavannah
BEST MORTGAGE/ LENDING INSTITUTION
BANKSOUTH MORTGAGE
613 Stephenson Ave., #208 912.662.7685
18 W. Bryan St. 912.200.9429 banksouth.com
RUNNER UP: First Coast Mortgage 532 Stephenson Ave., Ste. 101 912.658.2366 firstcoastmortgage.com
BEST MOVING COMPANY
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
121 Eason Drive Pooler 912.330.4062 twomenandatrucksavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Moving 20 W. Broughton St. 912.272.7996 savannahmoving.com
BEST NEW HOME BUILDER
ALAIR HOMES SAVANNAH 28 E. 41st St. 912.233.7690 alairsavannah.com
RUNNER UP: Brooks Construction Group, LLC 16 W. Duffy St. 912.704.4877 brooksconstruct.com
BEST NURSERY/ GARDEN CENTER
HERB CREEK LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
7402 Skidaway Road 912.691.0108 3005 E. Victory Drive 912.356.1575 herbcreek.com
RUNNER UP: Hester & Zipperer 6719 Skidaway Road 912.355.1950 hesterandzipperer.blogspot.com
BEST ORGANIZING COMPANY (TIE)
HOUSE OF VON 912.713.7112 houseofvon.com
ORCHID ORGANIZING 843.885.4571 orchidorganizing.com
RUNNER UP: Loving Care Relocation Services 912.598.4080 lovingcares.com
FORSYTH METAL WORKS
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Custom shoe display cabinet
“We here at Forsyth Metal Works take pride in the distinct projects our fabrication team makes,” says Trevor Bell on behalf of the team at Forsyth Metal Works.
“Pieces like this custom shoe display cabinet exemplify the variety of materials and fabrication techniques we use to create furnishings that fit into the homes of our clients. We appreciate the relationships we have cultivated here in Savannah that keep our work exciting, and for the community supporting all our growth as we expand our business with the launch of our sister company, Brass Hardware.”
BEST of SAVANNAH HOMES
BEST OUTDOOR LIGHTING COMPANY
NITELITES – THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS
912.348.5977 info@nitelites.com nitelites.com
RUNNER UP: Visual Comfort & Co. (Formerly Circa Lighting) 405 Whitaker St. 912.447.1008 visualcomfort.com/savannah
BEST OUTDOOR SHADE/AWNINGS
COASTAL CANVAS PRODUCTS
1674 Chatham Parkway 912.236.2416 coastalcanvas.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Awnings & Outdoor Comfort
5500 White Bluff Road, Ste. F 912.227.3006 savannahawningpros.com
BEST PAINT STORE
SPECTRUM PAINT 102 W. Victory Drive 912.236.8246
RUNNER UP: Sherwin-Williams
8800 Abercorn St., Ste. A 912.927.7352 sherwin-williams.com
BEST PAINTING CONTRACTOR
SHARPE PAINTING, INC. 912.507.1973
RUNNER UP: Chapman Painting 912.927.2345
BEST PEST CONTROL
YATES-ASTRO TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 1030 Lynes Ave. 912.651.9000 yates-astro.com
RUNNER UP: Ideal Pest Control 912.335.4187 idealpestcontrol.net
BEST PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
THE LANDINGS 1 Landings Way, 912.598.0500 thelandings.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Quarters 8 Palladian Way, Pooler 912.450.2300 savannahquarters.com
BEST PLUMBING CONTRACTOR (TIE)
HENRY PLUMBING COMPANY
1209 E. 59th St., 912.352.9827 henryplumbingco.com
HUTSON PLUMBING COMPANY
329 Bonaventure Road 912.234.1329 hutsonplumbing.com
RUNNER UP: Brooks Plumbing 912.596.7530
BEST POOL INSTALLATION COMPANY
PRIDE POOLS, SPAS & LEISURE PRODUCTS
11 Gateway Blvd. S., Ste. 2 912.927.3957 pridepools.com
RUNNER UP: Clearwater Pools & Patios
1225 E. Montgomery Cross Road 912.921.7778 clearwaterpools-patios.com
BEST POOL MAINTENANCE COMPANY
PRIDE POOLS, SPAS & LEISURE PRODUCTS
11 Gateway Blvd. S. Ste. 2 912.927.3957 pridepools.com
RUNNER UP: Clearwater Pools & Patios
1225 E. Montgomery Cross Road 912.921.7778 clearwaterpools-patios.com
BEST PRESSURE WASHING COMPANY
MR. WRIGHT PRESSURE WASHING 912.695.0864
BEST PROPERTY MANAGER
DANIEL RAVENEL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
17 W. Charlton St. 912.234.3323
49 Boundary St. Bluffton, South Carolina 843.836.3900 danielravenelsir.com
RUNNER UP: Sago Property Management 315 Commercial Drive Unit B6 912.330.2472
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ANNIE ROCKWELL, DANIEL RAVENEL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
17 W. Charlton St. 912.234.3323
49 Boundary St., Bluffton, South Carolina 843.836.3900 danielravenelsir.com
RUNNER UP: Staci Donegan, Seabolt Real Estate 24 E. Oglethorpe Ave. 912.233.6609 seaboltrealestate.com
CHRIS COOK, DEWITT COOK & ASSOCIATES 2530 E. President St. 912.353.8755
dewittappraisals.net/contactus
RUNNER UP: Brian Considine, Considine & Company Real Estate Appraisers 6 Skidaway Village Walk Ste. 201 912.655.6500 considineappraisals.com
DOUGLAS MCMANAMY, MCMANAMY JACKSON HOLLIS, LLC 415 Eisenhower Drive 912.691.0943 mjhfirm.com
RUNNER UP: Matt Toler, Toler Law, LLC 4401 Habersham St. 912.349.6866 tmlawsav.com
HOUSE OF VON
ORGANIZATION TIP: Donation bins
Haven’t worn a piece of clothing in the last year or two? Time to donate, says Margaret Von Lehmden, owner of House of Von. The home organization expert recommends keeping donation bins in places that are easily accessible, such as in the laundry room, next to a hamper or in children’s closets.
“Make a habit that when you try something on, and it’s too small or doesn’t flatter your figure, toss it into the donation basket,” she says, noting anything with stains, holes or tears should be recycled or thrown in the trash. “Live in the now. Don’t hold onto clothing that is too small when the items can go to a home that is in need.”
The same goes for backpacks, purses, coats and shoes. When a bin is full, Von Lehmden recommends checking with local organizations such as Union Mission, Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, SAFE Shelter, the Humane Society for Greater Savannah and Goodwill to confirm if — and what — donations are collectible before making a drop.
“Often organizations are limited on storage space. When this happens, I call the next charity on my list,” she adds. “Don’t forget your kid’s school. Almost all Savannah schools have a uniform donation program.”
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DANIEL RAVENEL
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
17 W. Charlton St., 912.234.3323 49 Boundary St., Bluffton, South Carolina
843.836.3900 danielravenelsir.com
RUNNER UP: Keller Williams Realty
3107 Waters Ave.
912.200.3897
124 Habersham St. 912.232.8580
329 Commercial Drive, Ste. 100 912.356.5001
110 Pipemakers Circle, Ste. 108, Pooler
912.748.4600
1107 Gandy Dancer Blvd., Richmond Hill
912.459.5001
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THE EZELLE STRONG TEAM
Carolyn Ezelle and Lavinia Strong, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty 17 W. Charlton St., 912.234.3323 facebook.com/ ezellestrongrealestateteam
RUNNER UP:
The Landings Home Team 1 Landings Way
912.598.0500 thelandings.com
BEST REMODELING COMPANY
TOLLISON & CO. 5728 Skidaway Road 912.777.7394 tollisonandcompany.com
RUNNER UP: American Craftsman Renovations 102 Hopecrest Ave.
912.481.8353 americancraftsman renovations.com
BEST RESIDENTIAL AUDIO/VIDEO COMPANY
RODYS AUDIO WAREHOUSE 311 Mall Blvd. 912.355.1102 rodysaudiowarehouse.com
RUNNER UP: Sight & Sound Technologies 7602 Waters Ave. 912.856.7433 sightandsoundtechnologies.com
BEST RESIDENTIAL MOSQUITO CONTROL COMPANY
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY 912.414.2681 bugsbite.com
RUNNER UP: Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control 1030 Lynes Ave, 912.651.9000 yates-astro.com
BEST ROOFING COMPANY (TIE)
GRASSI ROOFING 912.748.8493 grassiroofing.com
JCB ROOFING 912.920.4364 jcb-roofing.com
RUNNER UP: Michael’s Roofing 912.748.6888 michaelsroofingsavannah.com
BEST RUG COMPANY
CULVER RUG CO. 408 Bonaventure Road 912.236.7173 708 Mall Blvd., 912.354.6232 culverrug.com
RUNNERS UP: (TIE) The Rug Shoppe 1690 E. President St. 912.232.8194 rugshoppeflooringamerica.com
Poppell Brothers 22 Windsor Road, 912.925.3638 poppellbrothers.com
BEST STONE/ HARDSCAPE COMPANY
SAVANNAH HARDSCAPES
64 McDowell Circle, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.6060 savannahhardscapes.com
RUNNER UP: Garden State Tile & Design 2500 Abercorn St., 912.234.1122 gstile.com
BEST TILE COMPANY
GARDEN STATE TILE & DESIGN 2500 Abercorn St. 912.234.1122, gstile.com
RUNNER UP: Savannah Surfaces 64 McDowell Circle, Hardeeville, South Carolina 843.784.6060 savannahsurfaces.com
BEST UPHOLSTERER
TAYLOR UPHOLSTERING CO., INC. 12 Television Circle 912.961.9104 taylorupholstering.com
RUNNER UP: Davis Upholstery 5505 Waters Ave. 912.354.2238
BEST UTILITY COMPANY
GEORGIA POWER 3102 Kilowatt Drive
888.660.5890 georgiapower.com
RUNNER UP: Water Utility Management 28 Abercorn St 912.352.9339 waterga.com
BEST WINDOW RETAILER
WINDOW WORLD OF SAVANNAH 66 Columbia Drive, Pooler 912.205.6528 windowworld.com
RUNNER UP: Coastal Sash & Door Corporation 8422 Ferguson Ave. 912.352.3930 coastalsashanddoor.com
BEST WINDOW TREATMENT COMPANY
SAVANNAH BLINDS SHUTTERS AND SHADES 5500 White Bluff Road 912.224.0459 savannahblinds.com
RUNNER UP: Palmetto Shutter Company 2720 Gregory St. Ste. 700 912.713.4209 palmettoshutters.com
BEST WINDOW WASHING COMPANY
SOAP ON A ROPE 1135 E. 72nd St. 912.233.1544 soaponaropeinc.com
RUNNER UP: Clearview Coastal Window and Pressure Cleaning 912.351.9960 clearviewcoastal.com
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Seabolt Real Estate Associate Broker Staci Donegan was ranked as the No. 1 individual full-service residential agent by the Savannah Multi-list Corporation (MLS), with $67.43 million in real estate sold in 2022.
“Despite the fact that interest rates increased in 2022, Savannah continued to attract newcomers with its vibrant coastal lifestyle, historic charm and welcoming atmosphere,” Donegan says. In fact, her listing at 112 W. Gaston St. won the “Downtown Dwellings” category of the 2022 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt.
Among Donegan’s 54 transactions last year, she represented the buyer and seller in the highest residential sale in the Savannah MLS and the seller in the all-time highest residential sale on record in Savannah’s Victorian District.
After 13 years in business, Seaport Real Estate has a new home base at 7301 Waters Ave. Dubbed the Seaport House, the mod, tech-forward space includes a podcast studio. Inside, owner/broker Ben Bluemle records “Port Talk,” a discussion of all things business and money, including big wins and failures, with some of the region’s influential economic leaders.
Speaking of big wins, Seaport’s John Carr closed more than $21 million in sales across nearly 100 transactions in 2022 — earning him the company’s Agent of the Year award.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Bay Street Realty Group celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. What began with one office and 12 agents has expanded to 124 agents and eight offices across South Carolina and Georgia. In 2022, the group was also named to the Elite Circle, an award given to the top 50 companies with the highest gross commission income within the global Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.
This year also marks a significant milestone for (BHHS) Bay Street Realty Group Associate Broker Glenda Ganem, who is celebrating 50 years as a Realtor in Savannah. With more than 500 residential sales in her career, totaling more than a quarter of a billion dollars in sales, Ganem was recently named to the Konter Hall of Fame — an annual distinction from the Savannah Area Realtors given to leaders who have excelled in at least 20 years of service to the local, state and national associations, to the industry, the community and the public.
Savannah brokers continue to break real estate records and shine brightly in the local and national spotlight. Here, we catch up with a few pacesetters of the region’s real estate scene.112 W. Gaston St., winner of the 2022 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt“ Downtown Dwellings” category
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty recently cut ribbons on two new luxe offices in Hilton Head Island and Savannah, creating two new home bases for the staff that grew by 66% in 2022.
Each office outperformed the average sales price in their respective markets. In Savannah, the average sales price for the Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty Savannah office was $691,90 compared to the 2022 average MLS sales price of $290,683.
Helen Johnson, Stewart Marshall and Casey Schivera led the Savannah office as the top three individual producers based on sales volume, while the Ezelle Strong Team, Massey Martin Group and Savannah Fine Homes led sales volume based on teams. In addition, Therese McMillan, Annie Rockwell, Ruthie Lynah Whitlow, Emily Trust, Betsy Kingston Myers, Jess Mikell and Laurie Ross have been named to The Circle of Excellence for reaching the top 25% of sales volume.
High demand and limited supply for Skidaway Island homes increased by a staggering 62% increase between 2018 and 2022.
Despite decade-low inventory, 2022 was a tremendous year for The Landings Real Estate, according to Raoul Rushin, president of The Landings Company, with a total of 278 homes sold.
“The Landings Association enhances the value of living at The Landings by maintaining and improving common property and communal amenities. The added availability of The Landings Golf & Athletic Club’s diverse, quality amenities of golf, racket sports, wellness, dining and more, further enhances our desirability,” says Rushin. “When combined with the many buyers drawn to the marketing of The Landings Company, which exists to promote The Landings and home values within it, the effect has been dramatic.”
Lori Judge, founder and CEO of Judge Realty, was selected as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2023 installment of SHE HUSTLES, a Creative Coast tri-annual event during which Savannah’s women entrepreneurs and leaders connect, learn and inspire. Judge, who is also the co-owner and founder of the Yaupon Teahouse, Temples Farm and the Judge Art Collection, was chosen to share her story of entrepreneurship and leadership.
Held at The Clyde Venue on March 2, the event was produced in partnership with SCORE Savannah — a local chapter of the nation’s largest provider of free business mentoring and educational services for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Circa 1891 this gorgeous historic gem is located just 2 blocks from Forsyth Park. Luxurious upgrades and fine details throughout have transformed this glorious historic home.
Price $2,225,000.
Prepare to be charmed by this 1920 Savannah gem in historic Ardsley Park! 40 E 50th Street is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home beautifully updated for modern life. Old and new blend seamlessly throughout the residence, particularly in the kitchen, where exposed brick, a 48-inch Thermador range, and a spacious island will appeal to any home chef! Local shops, restaurants, and schools are all nearby, with easy access to downtown Savannah. Price: $900,000
Liza DiMarco
C: 805.450.3795
O: 912.233.6000
LizaDiMarco.com
Casey Schivera
C: 912.441.7145
O: 912.234.3323
In close proximity to Savannah’s Forsyth Park, this six-unit building with a sizable off-street parking lot presents an incredible investment opportunity in the Historic Landmark District. Originally built in 1870 for Elizabeth A. Reilly, the property’s historic charm is evident in the brick exterior and elaborate ironwork. The building is currently fully leased and comprises three one-bedroom, one-bath units, two two-bedroom, one-bath units and one two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath units. Each unit is unique in design. Price: $3,650,000
Annie Rockwell
C: 912.844.5783
O: 912.234.3323
c. 1850 Italianate property on Jones Street in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District!
Income-producing turnkey property with 5 condos and exquisite interiors. High ceilings, sweeping staircases, ear pine oors orna e ei ing medallions, designer lighting, firep a es our ard arriage house. Listed for $4,495,000.
Staci Donegan
C: 912.247.2052
O: 912.233.6609
staci@stacidonegan.com
Enjoy expansive western sunset views of the iconic Moon River & the marshes from numerous vantage points in this custom built 3 bed 3.5 bath home located at The Landings on Skidaway Island. This 3-story custom residence with elevator access is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac. Natural light abounds from e oor o ei ing indo s roug ou each room. Relax by the private pool overlooking the quintessential lowcountry landscape and waterway.
Listing price: $1,575,000
Jennifer Lee
Crumpton
C: 229.392.4090
Views of the western marsh, Intracoastal Waterway and Isle of Hope await. This gorgeous 5BR, 5.5BA home features a onus roo edia roo o fi e o e ine e ar separa e o ar garages. Soaring ceilings and rear wall u o oor o ei ing indo s and doors allow for an abundance of natural light throughout the home. The large ki en i op o e ine app ian es provides space for preparing meals and entertaining. Behind the home is a gated paver patio courtyard and garden and an in ground o u . Pri e
Ginna Carroll & Jill Brooks
Bring the beauty of a well-designed courtyard into the home with a clear view. During the renovation of a Midtown residence, the installation of a new, glass-paned door — symmetrically framed by complementary windows — strengthens the connection of the indoor and outdoor spaces.
