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ood things come to those who wait—or, in Angie Hranowsky’s case, to those who go into zen mode after finding the perfect plot of land and exercise extreme patience to create their dream home from the ground up. “I bought the lot way before I got the elements together to actually start on the house,” Angie says. “In hindsight, though, it was the only way it could have happened. I grew up in old houses and love old houses,” she continues, “but I had definitely taken a turn toward modernism when I lived in Miami before settling in Charleston, and the way this place evolved gave me time to come around to the idea of a new build.” The result is an Old Windermere bungalow that is unlike its more traditional neighbors, yet completely fits in—a credit to Angie’s strong individual style, which anchors bold forms and bright colors with low-key architecture and natural materials. “This house probably belongs somewhere more remote, like on Johns Island,” she says, “but I’m a people person—half-introvert, half-extrovert—and I wanted to be surrounded.” Her singlestory spread manages to hide in plain sight while also maximizing the panorama of its street-facing, mostly glass façade and deep extended porch. Inside, the primary space is awash in natural light and defined by groupings of furniture, smart transitions and intentional nooks for moments of respite. There’s a brilliant kitchen featuring custom tiles in a sunny geometric pattern (shapes are a design hallmark, a creative throwback to her previous career as a graphic designer). An adjacent dining area showcases a light fixture pinned with family photos; beyond that, an airy living space runs the remaining length of the open floor plan. Each “room” flows effortlessly into the next while maintaining its own unique vibe—no walls required. It’s all very public yet also supremely personal. “Everything in this house is special to me,” Angie says. “There are pieces from Morocco, Miami, all my travels, even my front door was inspired by a Luis Barragán house I saw in Mexico. I like sharing that, but at the end of the day, what I really love is that it’s mine.”
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