The Charter One Realty
IDEA HOME
Designed & Built by Arkiteknic Custom Homes
Special Publication of The Island packet & The Beaufort Gazette
From the ground up { about the idea home project }
The 2016 Charter One Realty Idea Home designed and built by Arkiteknic Custom Homes broke ground in August 2015 and was the first of its kind in the Lowcountry that allowed audiences of The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette to follow along with the entire custom build. The home was a custom-build collaboration between builder Antoine Iskandar and architect John Pittman intended to showcase the latest in design ideas and style trends. “It was our agenda to push the building model forward, to showcase where architecture and design is going. We wanted to make sure it was the best calling card we could come up with,” said John, who served as design consultant on the project. “There is a lot of risk involved in a project like this. We took it very seriously.” The two-story, 5,600-square-foot home has a style indicative of New England, with cream-colored board & batten HardiPlank siding and light washed cedar shake accents. Large covered porches, tabby accents, an outdoor kitchen,
two-story balcony and a paver driveway anchor the home to the Lowcountry. The home has four bedrooms — including a master suite that runs the length of the house — five and a half bathrooms, two living areas, as well as a bonus room over the garage. The Bluffton home went on the market in March 2016 with a list price of $1,195,000. It sold shortly after to a Canadian couple looking for the perfect vacation retreat. With this house in the books, Antoine is looking toward the future. “Designing houses is always evolving. We’re constantly learning from what we’ve done and improving for the future,” Antoine said. “This house has been tremendous for us. The layout, the functionality of it is fabulous. We’re taking what we’ve done, elaborating on it, and plan to build another one. But certainly this is the best house we’ve built so far.”
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ABOUT THE HOME • 5,600 square feet • Four bedrooms • Five and a half bathrooms • Downstairs and upstairs living areas • Bonus room over the garage • Den/Office • Two and a half car garage with separate golf cart entrance • Master suite with his and her closets, separate vanities, soaking tub, and walk-in shower • Screened-in patio with outdoor kitchen • Marble countertops • Stainless steel appliances • Three porches • Three fireplaces • Cathedral ceilings with exposed beams
{ ACH Custom Homes | 12 Johnston Way | bluffton, SC 29910 | 843.815.5585 }
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A GRAND ENTRANCE ➤ ABOUT THE SPACE Two, 10-foot mahogany doors lead into an open and airy foyer flooded with natural light and unobstructed views of the outdoors. Wood paneling adds warmth and a curved landing at the top of the stairs mirrors the golf course dunes. ➤ FROM THE BUILDER “It feels good when you walk in here. You feel at peace, you feel at ease. The design of this house is music to the soul.” Antoine Iskandar Arkiteknic Custom Homes
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HICKORY HARDWOOD FLOORING ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT Hickory hardwood floors are laid throughout the home — except in the laundry room and the bathrooms — creating a rustic, warm and inviting atmosphere. ➤ FROM THE ARCHITECT “I think this direction of building is here to stay and, because of its casual sophistication, it will end up proving to be timeless because it has roots founded in Southern rural architecture.” John Pittman
{ Floors To Go | 123 Mathews DrIVE | Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843.681.4925 }
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MARBLE COUNTERTOPS ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT The kitchen countertops are gray and white Carerra marble. The main island was fabricated from one slab and weighs about 1,600 pounds. ➤ FROM THE BUILDER “The corners of the island could easily have been cut to sit flush with the surface. That they’re raised by an eighth of an inch emphasizes the columns and it speaks the language of what’s happening on the island through the granite.” Antoine Iskandar Arkiteknic Custom Homes
{ Professional Countertops | 1495 Jenkins Ave. | Hardeeville, SC 29927 | 843.338.0399 }
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HAND-CRAFTED CUSTOM LIGHT FIXTURES ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCTS Hanging overhead in the dining area, kitchen, foyer, bonus room and master bathroom are custom light fixtures made from recycled metals, rock crystals, and local oyster shells. ➤ FROM THE DESIGNER “In addition to being eco-friendly, the light fixtures have a local connection. I’d like to see more of that in homes.” Gregory Vaughan, Kelley Designs
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STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCTS The kitchen features separate Liebherr refrigerator and freezer, and Fisher & Paykel-branded wine fridge, ice machine, dishwasher drawers (3), and wall-mounted microwave, oven and warming drawer. ➤ FROM THE ARCHITECT “The home is built for the future, integrating the latest in highperformance appliances and home automation for maximum energy efficiency.” John Pittman
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OUTDOOR LIVING ➤ ABOUT THE SPACE Outdoor living is a cornerstone of the home. The house has two porches, an oversized balcony with golf course view, and a screened-in patio with a tabby fireplace and kitchen. ➤ FROM THE DESIGNER “The house celebrates outdoor living, something we get to do year-round because of our mild climate. The large doors just open up and slide out of the way. It blurs the line between indoors and out.” Gregory Vaughan, Kelley Designs
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OPEN INTERIORS ➤ ABOUT THE SPACE An open floor plan connects the living room, kitchen, and dining area. Furniture selections embrace the contemporary, with smooth surfaces and clean lines. The homeowners chose light-colored neutral fabrics with a menswear feel. ➤ FROM THE DESIGNER “The homeowners envisioned a light and bright Nantucket-style retreat. The outcome is a vacation home that feels comfortable and welcoming.” Gregory Vaughan, Kelley Designs
{ Kelley Designs Inc. | 841 William Hilton Pkwy. Su
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uite R | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.785.6911 }
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MASTER SUITE ➤ ABOUT THE SPACE The master suite stretches the length of the home. It features cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, a sitting area, 10-foot sliding doors, a morning kitchen, his and her walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom. ➤ FROM THE DESIGNER “This floor plan is very popular and we’re seeing variations of it through the area. More homes are being built with master suites secluded from the rest of the house, flex spaces, as well as bonus rooms above the garage.” Gregory Vaughan, Kelley Designs
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LUXURIOUS BATHROOM ➤ ABOUT THE SPACE The master bathroom is awash in gray and white tile, and offers the latest in spa-like luxury. It features an oversized soaking tub, and a walk-in shower with therapeutic body sprays, massaging shower heads and linear drain. ➤ FROM THE BUILDER “Stylistically, the home is on point with future design trends. Design is always evolving for the comfort level of the client and for the simplicity of the lifestyle.” Antoine Iskandar Arkiteknic Custom Homes
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CUSTOM CABINETRY ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT The cabinetry in the bathrooms, like the kitchen, feature clean lines. In the master suite, the vanities and breakfast kitchen are Omega walnut cabinets (available at Peacock Cabinetry Inc.) in a gray-brown pumice finish. The door styles feature mitered corners and reversed raised panels. ➤ FROM THE DESIGNER “The materials used throughout the home really complement each other. The cabinets pair beautifully with the brushed nickel fixtures, marble counters, and the gray and white bathroom tile.” Gregory Vaughan, Kelley Designs
{ Peacock Cabinetry, Inc. | 26 Buckingham Plantation Dr. | Bluffton, SC 29910 | 843.815.2020 }
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TABBY FIREPLACE ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT The home has three fireplaces — in the downstairs living area, upstairs family room, and on the screened-in porch — each made from tabby, a material indigenous to the Lowcountry. The fireplaces make the spaces feel cozy and complete. ➤ FROM THE DESIGNER “I love that the home has three fireplaces. It might seem a little extravagant, but it’s one of the features that really makes it stand out.” Gregory Vaughan, Kelley Designs
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OVERSIZED SLIDING DOORS ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT Throughout the home, 10-foot-tall sliding doors offer wide-angle views of the golf course and unify the home with its surroundings. ➤ FROM THE BUILDER “The sliders really emphasize the height of the space. Connectedness to the outdoors is also very important, especially with this view. This is where the oversized sliders really make a difference.” Antoine Iskandar Arkiteknic Custom Homes
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RELAXING COLOR PALETTE ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT Shades of brown, taupe, blues and greens pair with bright white trim to give the home a relaxing feel. The home’s main hue is a taupey neutral named Sea Salt. Elsewhere, colors with names like Quiet Moments, Mountain Mist, Perspective, and Ashley Gray round out a beach glass-esque color palette. ➤ FROM THE ARCHITECT “The style of this home is very fresh, cool and comfortable. The colors and materials have a certain sophistication, but it’s very casual, honest and simplistic at the same time.” John Pittman
Paint & Paper Tiger | A Benjamin Moore Store { 117 C&D Mathews Dr. | Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843.681.5626 }
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EPOXY GARAGE FLOOR ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT A four-color blend of gray and white polymer chips topped with an industrialgrade sealer creates a durable epoxy garage floor. The coatings have become a standard in high-end homes and color combinations are available in nearly every shade under the rainbow. ➤ FROM THE PROFESSIONAL “An epoxy garage floor is one of those things that if you don’t see it, you’re not thinking about it. But once a person sees the product, they’re wowed.” Eric Ruhlin Lowcountry Concrete Coatings
{ Lowcountry Concrete Coatings | Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843.342.9078 }
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EXTERIOR ➤ ABOUT THE PRODUCT The home’s exterior features vertical HardieTrim board and batten siding with cedar shake accents. This style of siding includes 16-inch vertical panels topped with thin boards to cover the seams. The fiber-cement siding offers high durability and low maintenance. ➤ FROM THE ARCHITECT “The siding is a very traditional style for Lowcountry homes. The vertical siding also has a way of making the house look larger. It’s all about perspective.” John Pittman
GOLF CART GARAGE ➤ ABOUT THE SPACE With 10-foot ceilings and a generous space for two cars, the garage also includes separate golf cart parking that can comfortably accommodate two carts. Windows in the garage doors flood the 23-by-34 foot space with natural light. ➤ FROM THE PROFESSIONAL “Around the Lowcountry, we’re seeing more new construction include separate golf cart spaces. You definitely don’t need to golf to enjoy a golf cart.” Annie Andrews Club Car of Hilton Head
{ James Hardie Co. | 1.888.542.7343 | Jameshardie.com } { Club Car of Hilton Head | 1484 Fording Island Rd. | Bluffton, SC 29910 | 843.837.2066 }
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