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The Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House Blends Elegance, Comfort, Nostalgia And Newness To Create A Stunning Seaside Space

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ike barbecued oysters on bone china or a strand of pearls with faded blue jeans, the Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House offers the perfect balance of elegance and coastal casual living at the North End of Virginia Beach.

Located on a half-acre lot on the lovely 3rd hole of the Princess Anne Country Club Golf Course at 35 1/2 Street and Holly Road, just two blocks from the ocean, the inaugural Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House—a partnership between Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods (SAH) and Coastal Virginia Magazine—is a celebration of “olddating.” This term, coined by SAH principal Stephen Quick IV, is a play on “updating” and describes a style that is “a little bit Virginia Beach and a little bit Nantucket, c. early 1900s.”

As with so many other East Coast seaside communities, both Virginia Beach and Nantucket were originally settled by the English, but developed along markedly different historical paths. Still, by the turn of the century, both had grown into quintessential summer resort destinations.

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ith an opportunity to low and steep and curved and straight— participate in shaping gracefully soar and swoop like a seagull the present-day vernacuwith assertive, but understated, assurlar at the North Beach, ance. A mere whisper of gingerbreadSAH, together with their inspired detailing crowns the roof peak architectural partners Retnauer Baynes over the front entrance, and discreet Associates, LLC, has created carriage-style doors grace the an ideal marriage of the beach side-loading garage. cottages popular in Virginia However, while Nantucket is So we Beach in the late 19th and early often referred to as “the little wanted to 20th centuries and the legendgray lady,” there is nothing gray bring our love about the Idea House. Clad in ary restrained and weathered of the beach durable fiber cement siding with beauty of Nantucket. In the prolifestyle to cess, notes Stephen, “We have the look of real wood—both reinvented some of our own this communi- cedar shakes and horizontal lap details.” The happy outcome is ty, embodying boards—this home is bathed the “old beachy-beach” Coastal what we see in a stunningly subtle tint of Nostalgic style they sought. as the essence sea mist green with undertones From the mélange of largely so ephemeral that a definitive of coastal 18th- and early 19th-century Virginia living description wafts away on a styles that line Nantucket’s in a beauti- breeze. With ultimate coastal charming cobbled streets, the ful showcase curb appeal, both the home’s architectural team chose to pay distinctive color and its archihome. homage, in part, to the Dutch tectural lines, set off by many Colonial with its characterisnautical miles of crisp white tic gambrel roof, occasional trim, are at once graceful and echoes of which may be found in some handsome. And they will stop you in of Virginia Beach’s most historic strucyour sandy tracks. Like the beautiful girl tures. Distinct roof pitches—both shalnext door, the architectural presence of

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Foyer

Immediately upon crossing the threshold into the gracious and open first-floor foyer, the soothing comfort of classical proportions and scale are subconsciously perceived and felt.

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10 Bright Ideas from the Idea House 2015

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Follow interior designer Sharon Wilson’s cues for achieving the perfect balance of seaside elegance and coastal casual livability that represents the best of both traditional and contemporary worlds: • Opt for compatible pieces of furniture in both dark and light finishes instead of matching “sets.”

• Look for dark stained furniture with a weathered or distressed finish.

• Choose traditional wood furniture but with cleaner, bolder lines and chunkier profiles.

• Seek out contemporary furniture profiles, but with traditional upholstery.

• Conversely, select furnishings with traditional bones but with contemporary upholstery.

• Choose fabric and wallcoverings that are based on traditional patterns, but with bolder geometry and more contemporary color palettes.

• Consider natural, organic, or casual fabrics and wall coverings with a slight metallic sheen.

• Add subtle sparkle to a room using reflective surfaces and transparent materials: consider ornate silver and crystal to lend formality to a more casual room and more simple metals and glass to relax a fairly formal room.

• Pick colors, materials, and textures that evoke a coastal habitat without caricaturizing it.

• Finally, create a “wow factor” in each room: make waves without making a lot of “noise.”

Arches in the cubby built-ins create storage while allowing the bench to be used without hitting your head.

Spaces often forgotten are used wisely, like this bookshelf in the mudroom that utilizes otherwise “wasted space” under the stairs.

Perfect niche to drop your keys as you walk in, tucked away from the main traffic.

This is one well-lit powder room.

this new kid on the block in its established beach neighborhood sports the kind of good looks that turns heads, yet fits in comfortably.

Says Coastal Virginia Magazine Editor-in-Chief Melissa Stewart: “Sponsoring the Idea House was a perfect match for our magazine. The features, design and decor of the home all do their part to showcase the wonderful and unique aspects of living a Coastal Virginia lifestyle, and that’s what we aim to do in the pages of each issue of CoVa. When you factor in the opportunity to partner with Stephen Alexander Homes, one of the most creative and recognizable builders in the area, we knew this project would be a success.

Plus, as editor, I was just thrilled to be able to have exclusive rights to publish an in-depth story and photo spread of this gorgeous space.”

Adds Stephen, “As a company, we are beach people. My mother brought my brother Alex and me to surf at 45th Street almost every day as kids. So we wanted to bring our love of the beach lifestyle to this community, embodying what we see as the essence of coastal Virginia living in a beautiful showcase home. And we wanted to build it in a highly desirable, easily accessible seaside location to encourage residents to beachcomb the Idea House for all of the rich architectural, interior design and landscaping inspiration it has to offer. In addition, proceeds from events and ticketed tours of the house will benefit charities that are near and dear to our hearts. In the process of sharing our product with the community, we created an opportunity to provide other local businesses and charities with a platform to represent what they do so that, together, we can highlight and celebrate the best of our coastal Virginia community.”

Escaping to a relaxing retreat where the charm of days gone by cozies up to sleeker 21st-century style and sophistication is as easy as stepping from the Idea House’s wide and inviting covered front porch through the welcoming entry door. Immediately upon crossing the threshold into the gracious and open first-floor foyer, the soothing comfort of classical proportions and scale are subconsciously perceived and felt. From this vantage point, the Idea House’s

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Dining Room

Elegant but breezy columns help define the space between the formal dining room and the living room, still allowing maximum light to make its way to the whole first floor.

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A deep portal between the dining room and the foyer not only allows space for two flanking coat closets, but provides visual separation without bulk while drawing people in

breathtakingly open floor plan unfolds with an unstudied and timeless harmony understood by architects, builders, and designers a century ago thanks to their Greek and Roman forebears, but too often neglected in homes built today. “We wanted the home to look like a 100-year-old house that underwent a modern renovation without losing its character,” explains Stephen.

According to SAH principal, Steve Quick, Sr., the appropriate question to ask about this house is not “How big is it?” But, “How big does it live?” At nearly 4,000 square feet, this two-story, 5-bedroom, 3 full and 2 half-bath home sports a ground-floor, multi-generational suite designed for overnight guests who want to kick off their shoes and relax. So, it is plenty big. But, more importantly, its gracious, carefully-conceived proportions, right down to the tiniest detail, make it feel neither sprawling nor cramped;

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A pantry that’s more than storage: outlets allow food prep on a well-lit countertop.

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Pantry

that function as the hub of the home and rather, perfectly human-scaled. account for nearly half of the downstairs Central to establishing an easy breathspace, proportions had to be on-point. ability and flow is a simple, unclutThe centerpiece of the expansive gourtered, upscale interior. Ten-foot ceilings met chef’s kitchen with its professionaldownstairs—and vaulted ceilings in the grade Thermador appliances—including second-level master suite and laundrya 38-inch, French-style hood craft room—contribute to that over the deluxe range—is a sun-drenched, buoyant feeling No custom, 12-foot kitchen island throughout. Abundant, elegant ordinary with furniture detailing. As intecoastal millwork is neither cloying nor contrived. Instead, high- walk-in pan- rior designer Susan Wilson of Goodwin Interiors, Inc., notes, end, perfectly proportioned, try, the one crisp white moldings, casings, in this home “The ample size was needed wainscoting, built-in bookboasts elec- to match the magnitude of the shelves, five-panel doors and a trical outlets space.” According to SAH princoffered ceiling in the main floor and an ample cipal Alex Quick, its double family room unify the spaces Carrera mar- thickness of white Carrera marblesque countertops similarly with a clean, streamlined look blesque coun- provides for visual heft that is that creates an effortless contertop that harmonious with the volume of tinuity. A deep portal between begs to be the kitchen space and in keepthe dining room and the foyer pressed into ing with the ambiance of the not only allows space for two service as a home. White inset and glassflanking coat closets, but provides visual separation without prep station or front cabinetry continues the baking crisp look of the custom millbulk while drawing people in, work through the kitchen area, center. as do paneled knee walls with contributing to the feel of seamsquare column details between less transition by further openthe dining and family rooms. ing and brightening the space.

Light, neutral area rugs downstairs and Upstairs, an expansive “up-foyer”—a wall-to-wall carpeting upstairs—except large uncluttered landing from which on the stairs themselves and in the all other rooms open—provides a bufupstairs foyer—simultaneously define fer zone that prevents bedrooms from, and connect areas. as Wilson notes, “feeling like they are With a kitchen and related areas—a on top of each other.” This landing also keeping or morning room, wine bar and functions as a gathering area for fambeverage center, and walk-in pantry—

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A kitchen at the heart of it all that is perceived as much like art as it is an inviting workspace.

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The centerpiece of the expansive gourmet chef’s kitchen ... is a custom, 12-foot kitchen island with furniture detailing.

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ily and friends spilling out of the ample upstairs family room.

Frequently overlooked, but just as important for creating a sense of generous flow as the visual elements are the audial ones. In the Idea House, a zoned, multi-source audio system, able to distribute up to four different sources simultaneously, along with wireless capacity for streaming, has the effect of expanding and joining spaces throughout.

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Thanks to the world’s great philosophers from Aristotle to Confucius, we contemporary folk understand the value of the middle ground between two extremes. From the Idea House’s inception, a central goal of the SAH team, including Wilson, was to strike the ideal balance between elegance and informality as well as between old and new. This home wraps its arms around an upscale,

but relaxed, coastal lifestyle, embracing nostalgia for a simpler past, while remaining firmly grounded in the realities of the present.

Anchoring all of the other interior design decisions and establishing a unified flow throughout the home are rich and fairly dark hardwood floors. We tend to associate darker wood with traditional formality. But these aren’t gleaming mahogany. Instead, hand-scraped, wide hardwood planks with a distinctive

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The kitchen features Thermador appliances, including a 38-inch, Frenchstyle hood over a deluxe range.

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reclaimed look suggest a more casual, yet still elegant, lifestyle. Likewise, the stained front door, sidelights, and custom-made transom wear their stylishly salvaged charm well.

Similarly, furnishings—selected with the assistance of Ricky Christian of Espirit Decor Home Furnishings in Chesapeake—combine the best of both worlds. The “Coastal Living” collection

by Stanley Furniture proved to afford pieces that, like the flooring, create a

Old meets new: these hanging schoolhouse lights have seeded glass.

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The porch expands the inside space easily by simply opening the French doors to the screened or glassed in space.

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Breakfast area

harmonious duality of casual elegance in keeping with the rest of the home.

Darker furniture with a weathered or distressed “driftwood” texture as seen, for example, in the dining room chairs and sideboard and in some of the master furnishings, brings together these two seeming opposites. Using pieces with this finish in combination with similarly distressed lighter woods relaxes the formality even further, not only through color and texture, but by mixing pieces that play together nicely but don’t necessarily “match.” And combining the weathered finishes with upholstery accomplishes the opposite by infusing just a hint of more traditional formality into the mix.

Shape is also a key player in achieving the desired character of this home.

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that grace the dining and keeping rooms become fresh and modern when they are reinterpreted with cleaner and bolder lines and a bit chunkier profiles. The same holds true of the modern reinterpretation of the would-be traditional coffered ceiling in the family room; various applications of wainscoting using panels, board and batten, and beadboard; and the white farmhouse and pedestal sinks in the kitchen and powder room, respectively. By the same token, the elongated octagonal dining table takes the formality of the traditional rectangle or oval and says, “Relax!,” while fitting the space better than a quasi-casual round shape, yet still allowing all diners to face each other.

The color white has a key role to play here as well. White can be associated with the ultracasual—think tidy farmhouses, crisp cotton sheets drying on

a clothesline, and ships’ sails—or with the ultra-formal—think bone china and pearls. It can also be associated with the traditional—as in lace—and with up-tothe-minute chic—as in the any-color-aslong-as-its-white association with modernism. In the Idea House, as previously illustrated by the magnificent miles of millwork, it is all of the above.

Another spectacular example is the master bath, where white marble shower walls and heated floors suggest the ultimate in traditional pristine luxury while three rain shower heads create, as Stephen notes, a more contemporary “spa-retreat experience to enjoy every day.” Immediately adjacent, an exquisite crushed volcanic rock soaking tub with impossibly simple and graceful lines evokes the footed tubs of yesteryear but with a profile that is somewhat sleeker.

Guest Suite

As a guest in this downstairs bedroom, you have your own private bath and direct access to the porch.

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Like the sun’s rays glistening off the ocean’s surface, Wilson set out to create subtle shimmer, sparkle, reflection, and transparency throughout the home.

In the kitchen and baths, white also suggests cleanliness. At the same time, the characteristic gray veining of the Carrera marblesque counters in the kitchen harken back to the relaxed refinement of Parisian bistros, while in the master bath Carrera marble provides a foil for the casual beadboard wainscoting. In the multigenerational bath, the decision to repeat the Carrera marblesque surface likewise hints at traditional elegance, but the subway shape of the tiles there and in the Carrera marble kitchen backsplash, lends just the right hint of retro informality, as do the pure white subway tiles in the upstairs Jackn-Jill bath.

Overall, Stephen summarizes, details, furnishings, finishes, fabrics and fixtures—both lighting and plumbing— tend to sport “classical undertones with a modernist impression.”

Like the sun’s rays glistening off the ocean’s surface, Wilson set out to create subtle shimmer, sparkle, reflection, and transparency throughout the home.

Nothing bling-y here. Just sophisticated strategies for embracing two of the defining characteristics of a coastal community: sunlight and water, while still walking that fine line in the sand between classy and casual.

These dual leitmotifs are incorporated in delightfully diverse ways with silver and glass playing starring roles.

Polished chrome fixtures throughout— as opposed to merely chrome—reflect more light and provide a greater sense of dimensionality with what Stephen

describes as a “liquid look.” A paint finish like the silver mica treatment by Ricardo Brum of Brum Faux Finishing in the dining room lends understated pearlescence to the walls, while the metallic Damask-style wallpaper in the master bath imparts a subtle shimmer that underscores the traditional elegance of both the pattern and the surrounding marble surfaces. However, the bolder and more geometric diamond pattern of this reinterpreted Damask imbues it with a more modern flare.

Silk fabrics on throw pillows and window treatments provide a sophisticated luster, as well as a feeling of unity, while the judicious application of rhinestone trim to window treatments in the master bedroom creates an elusive twinkle rather than a blinding spectacle. In the same way, silver nailhead trim on the light neutral linen upholstered sofas in the downstairs W ww . C o a s ta l V i r g i n i a m a g . c o m

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With a backdrop of landscape “borrowed” from the golf course and a neat-but-natural approach to the 25,000 square feet of traditional coastal-compatible vegetation in the front yard and open greenspace in the back, one of the driving forces behind the Idea House’s interior design was the desire to “pull the eye in and through” explains Stephen.

Capitalizing on the beautiful view and blending the indoors and outdoors was accomplished in a number of obvious and not-so-obvious ways.

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Coiffered ceiling detail separates the living room from the other areas of the open first floor.

ing a soothing and tranquil atmosphere. ner of this house. Minimal, clean-lined “It’s a serene house,” notes Steve. Soft custom window treatments soften the aqua blue paint in the kitchen and maslines of the windows without overpowter bedroom create what Wilson ering or diminishing the view, calls a “sky effect” that opens while also accenting them and Soft up and almost dissolves walls. finishing each room like the aqua blue Pale aqua on the coffered ceilperfect jewelry for the neckline of a dress. A pair of French paint in the ing of the family room creates doors—one set leading from the kitchen and a similar sky effect balanced by kitchen area and another from master bed- the grounding influence of the the multi-generational suite— room create ample fireplace with its white open onto the Easy Living all- what Wilson sand-colored river pebble surround. In the master suite, in season conditioned screen calls a porch, softening the boundary “sky effect” particular, Wilson wanted to preserve the vaulted volume of between indoors and out where that opens the bedroom using the expanse a raised grilling porch and a up and of windows to deepen the room curved ground-level paver patio almost by pulling the eye out and over in a warm sandstone tone—perdissolves the golf course. In the adjacent fect for a fire pit—beckon. walls. bath with its vaulted ceilings, All through the home, a color large space-stretching mirrors palette of sand and soft aqua over the vanity reflect a view of the golf blue in varying combinations—with very course through the similarly expansive minimal pattern—repeats and shifts, windows just behind. sometimes almost imperceptibly, creat-

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family room imparts both barely-there shine and traditional detailing.

Also in the family room, an identical pair of antique-mirrored coffee tables and a long narrow sofa table reflect the abundance of light drenching this home.

In that vein, mirrors with an antique look, but not at that price point, create a glittering effect in the powder room.

Further ensuring that the home is suffused with reflected light and transparency is the liberal use of both silver and glass for ceiling fans—described by Stephen as “high design statement pieces”—lamps and mounted light fixtures, some with swags of glittering crystals, and others— like the four glass “school house” pendants over the kitchen island—with retro glow; furniture and cabinetry hardware; and candle holders, picture frames, and other decorative objects.

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Nearly 60 windows flood the home with natural light, creating a bright and airy feeling regardless of season, weather or time of day.

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From the living room you can easily see the dining room, foyer, kitchen, breakfast area and the porch.

Living Room

Entertainment, no matter where you are.

You can control the audio throughout the home via the specialty wiring and cabling starting right here at the epicenter.

While all of this visual merging of interior and exterior is a beautiful thing, according to Alex, extra insulation prevents too much of the actual outdoor environment from seeping in, making the home more comfortable, more efficient to heat and cool, quieter, and structurally stronger and more rigid.

Further serving to bring the outdoors in are thoughtfully chosen natural fabrics, materials and objects. A few highlights include the likes of gauzy drapable fabrics and of linens on the family room sofas and the upholstered bed in the multi-generational suite; woven rattan barstools with the look of driftwood

at the kitchen island; wicker furniture on the covered back porch; grasscloth wallpaper with a mere murmur of a pearlized sheen in the powder room; shell beading on throw pillows and window treatments; and the restrained use of shells, coral, starfish and birds in decorative vignettes.

The home’s more private spaces offer opportunities to get a little more playful with interior design and storage solutions, especially in the mudroom, pantry, the got-to-see-it-to-believe-it laundry room, closets, Boy’s and Girl’s Rooms with their Jack-n-Jill bathroom that also opens onto the “up foyer,” and the upstairs family room. In these spaces, Wilson’s “lighter side” reveals itself in ways that are more clever than cutesy.

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Wall-mounted clothespins display orphaned socks,

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Tilted sideways, this oval window not only dictates the exterior personality of the house, but also allows ample light to filter in behond the laundry room into the second floor landing through the interior transom windows.

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Mason and apothecary jars provide sensible storage with a nostalgic nod and that luminous transparency that pervades the entire home.

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Quite handy, the pass through laundry closet is the perfect way to access clothes when they are done.

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Marine cleat to hang items.

This Jack and Jill offers individual two-piece en suite for both bedrooms and a shared shower in between.

Headboard of metal piping and a side table of two buckets stacked.

With a border of corkboard there is ample room for posting those awesome surf shots or your favorite vacation.

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function, pure and simple, is the order of the day.

And in still others, the two combine showcasing Wilson’s creative predilection for “tying organization into the flavor of a room.” Storage solutions are all the rage these days and everywhere we look, from HGTV to Pinterest, ideas overflow. “People would love to be more organized,” observes Wilson, “but sometimes they aren’t sure how the ideas they’ve seen apply to their own homes.”

The spiffy mudroom, located just behind the staircase, features four builtin cubbies whose bench seating and dividers possess a distinctive and intentional church pew aesthetic. Fabric-lined baskets here and elsewhere camouflage would-be clutter as decorative objects with organic appeal. Nearby, under-stair storage is staged as bookshelves, but could be outfitted with more baskets or bins to serve as stylish catch-alls. Up above, a round “?” wall hanging serves as a “surprise element” and “conversation piece” that Wilson likes to intersperse throughout a home.

No ordinary walk-in pantry, the one in this home boasts electrical outlets and an ample Carrera marblesque countertop that begs to be pressed into service as a prep station or baking center. The particular configuration of specialized storage compartments add up to, as Stephen predicts, “a space that homeowners will actually want to show off” from behind its French doors.

The same holds true of the showstopping, second level, triple-duty laundry room/craft suite/ DIY headquarters with its “Dick Tracy”-style door labeled “Laundry” and transom emblazoned with the 757 “address.” Pass-through shelving accessible both from inside the laundry room and from just outside provides

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The rooflines of the Nantucket-style architecture creates some special bonus spaces inside the house, like this row of high windows over the daybed.

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Girls Bedroom

Crafty pinstriping in the Jack and Jill bathroom.

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Taking a step down into the upstairs family room feels like dipping into a large refreshing pool..

Bedroom, the team fashioned materials from a local home improvement store into witty and serviceable furnishings.

Two galvanized metal buckets glued together top-to-top form a nightstand that doesn’t take up a lot of horizontal space, and galvanized plumbing pipes and fittings make a handsome, full-size headboard. Both add a little shine as well as an industrial vibe, palatable to

most boys. A framed cork display strip encircles the room, and wall-mounted nautical cleats from a local discount department store serve as hooks for clothing, hats and backpacks.

In the upstairs family room designed as a blended family space inviting to both kids and adults, clever décor comes in a variety of flavors: a custom subway sign that Wilson describes as a “fun way

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“get it yourself” convenience. Soft aqua blue walls further open up this sunny space with its vast windows and soaring ceiling, while black and white accents offer a spunky, retro feel. Wall-mounted clothespins display orphaned socks, and both Mason and apothecary jars provide sensible storage with a nostalgic nod and that luminous transparency that pervades the entire home. The only downside? Breaking up fights over who gets to do the laundry.

The value of custom closets practically tailor-made for each family member’s and guest’s belongings can scarcely be underestimated. And separate his-andhers closets in the master suite—not to mention a separate water closet in the master bath—are sure to preserve marital harmony. Keeping the kids content is as easy as separate bedrooms reflecting each one’s passions—in this case, surfing for him and horses for her—and a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom where, according to Wilson, both male and female siblings can usually achieve design détente as long as some variation of blue with black and white accents and stripes are part of the truce.

In this bathroom black and white grosgrain ribbon tacked at regular intervals creates a clever striped wall treatment, and various quotes and quips on blackboard plaques and labels make playful points about privacy, hygiene, and what sundries go where, e.g. “Girls Only No Boys Allowed” in Jill’s half and the reverse in Jack’s, “Wash Your Hands” on the soap dispenser, and “Hair Stuff” on one of a number of wall-mounted retromodern metal bins and baskets interspersed throughout the upstairs.

In the Girl’s Bedroom, murals painted

by Cathy Cox of Brushstrokes and wallmounted three-dimensional letters spelling out “Keep Calm and Ride On” establish an equestrian theme both beautiful and whimsical with links to the coastal Virginia wild pony culture. In the Boy’s

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Hang your artwork next to the game table.

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Upstairs Family Room

The Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House is being marketed by Susan Pender with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty.

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Soft aqua blue paint in the kitchen and master bedroom create what Wilson calls a “sky effect” that opens up and almost dissolves walls.

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White marble shower walls and heated floors suggest the ultimate in traditional pristine luxury.

Master Bath

to refer to the regionalism of the area, jars of sand from various surfing beaches, and a “money jar” to collect change for the next family vacation. In the kids alcove, an inexpensive and ingenious, easily changed-out display system of jute rope, silver rings, and bulldog clips salutes the nautical, echoed in the window treatments, while addressing the challenge Wilson noted of “never enough space to hang children’s artwork.”

At the end of the day—preferably a fun-filled day at the beach that concludes with a hosing down at the outdoor shower fashioned from one of Steve Morgan’s custom surfboards—the 2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House is a special place where wistful longing for the halcyon days of childhood beach vacations combines with a grown-up desire for contemporary amenities and a little seaside sophistication. Evoking a simpler time and a slower pace, but with a heaping helping of understated elegance, this home invites you to stop and smell the salt air. n CoVa

Instead of hiding the faucet behind the tub, the builder decided to present the graceful fixture center stage.

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84 Lumber FOCUS Founded in 1956, 84 Lumber Company is dedicated to supplying you with the desired quantity of quality building products you need—when you need it. The company offers residential and commercial contractors, turnkey material and labor packages for over eight kinds of installations such as framing, windows, doors and drywall. Operating 249 stores plus component plants, door shops, EWP centers and more in 30 different states, it is no wonder 84 Lumber Company is the nation’s leading, privately held building materials and services supplier to both professional contractors and build-it-yourselfers. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Provided Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors.

MISSION The highly-trained and knowledgeable team of professionals who make up the company dedicate their time and services in order to give every customer an efficient and satisfying experience. PICTURED Left to Right: Todd Annis, Store Manager; Brian Sampson, Sales Representative JeldWen Windows.

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Daltile FOCUS Bring your vision to life with Daltile’s extensive selection of tile, stone and mosaic products. Whether your taste is contemporary, rustic, minimalistic, traditional or modern, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. Plus, our knowledgeable design staff, commitment to quality, and virtual tools help take the stress out of the design process. Visit one of our handson showrooms and discover everything you need to dream, create and design with confidence. THIER PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Supplying the tile and natural stone products throughout the entire showcase home.

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MISSION Dedicated to innovative product development and distinguished style, Daltile offers design versatility through a rich palette of products. We provide all that’s needed for homeowners to dream, create and design with confidence.

CONTACT 5733 Bayside Rd., Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 233455 757-460-2900

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Esprit Decor FOCUS It’s the level of quality, customer service and professionalism you’ll find here. Our staff of designers and professionals is there to guide you as much, or as little, as you like. No one at Esprit Decor works on commission, so you won’t find us hounding you at the door of our showroom or following you if all you want to do is browse. But when you’re ready, we can help you with anything you need. Another Focus is our selection! You have complete freedom to choose a style that matches exactly what you’re looking for. You can buy from the extensive inventory in our showroom, or special order something from one of over 300 manufacturers we represent. We offer quality furnishings— from moderately priced to the most esteemed luxury collections available. Regardless of what you’re looking for, you’ll find it at a value. Our trained and dedicated team is ready to serve you.

Stop by our design center and we can help with your every decorating need. We’ll have our designers come to your home or refer you to home decorating professionals who work closely with

us and can make your home a showplace. Value, Quality and Service—Esprit Decor’s Family Tradition. MISSION When Sally and Bob Christian opened Esprit Decor’s doors in 1983, they did so with a vision – to sell high-quality home furnishings, but to do it differently than most “big” furniture companies. That small family business has grown and is now under the direction of the Christian’s children, Mark, Beth and Ricky. Today Esprit Decor continues to offer quality furniture, floor coverings, bedding, window treatments, lighting and accessories, all at lower than retail prices—40-50% off every day. PICTURED Left to right: Ricky Christian, Beth Christian-Keenahan and Mark Christian.

CONTACT 110 Kegman Road West, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-482-5175 • www.esprit-decor.com

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Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery FOCUS Creating a space designed around the way you live— a space that perfectly fits your lifestyle—is possible and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery can help make that dream a reality. Step into a Ferguson showroom and you will immediately be inspired by what you see—beautifully displayed lighting, appliances, and bath and kitchen products from today’s top brands. Their state-of-the-art showrooms allow you to touch and feel the products in a welcoming, hands-on environment. Ferguson’s wide range of products let you make multiple selections at a single showroom, which streamlines budgeting and makes the building process more efficient. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE The plumbing product is Delta Brizo, Lighting is Progress Lighting & Craftmade and the appliances 62

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are Thermador. MISSION Ferguson’s passion for customer service is easy to see after just one visit to your local showroom. Their inventory combined with their strategically-placed distribution centers stock thousands of products by major manufacturers. This means that inventory is always available.

If it’s not in-stock, their buying power and vendor relationships mean they can still get the product quickly. PICTURED Heather Hogan, Product Expert.

CONTACT 4712 Baxter Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · 757-490-2381 www.ferguson.com

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Goodwin Interiors, Inc. FOCUS Established in 1994 Goodwin Interiors, Inc. is a full service interior design firm specializing in residential design, model homes for builders and club houses. From our first meeting with you, the client, to the completion of your project, our goal is to make your house into a beautiful and well-planned home. With over 40 years combined experience and over 900 fabric, wallpaper, accessory and furniture catalogs in the studio,Sharon and Susan can bring your design dreams into reality. Whether it is one room, a kitchen plan, a full floor plan review or an entire remodel Goodwin Interiors offers an incred-

ible team that will create an environment that exceeds all of your expectations. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Entire interior design from concept to completion. MISSION To take our clients dreams and bring them to reality with our resources, experience, creativity and talent. PICTURED Sharon Goodwin Koontz and Susan Wilson.

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Greenwich Kitchen Center FOCUS For over 30 years, Greenwich has been helping Hampton Roads families “personalize the heart of their home” by creating functional, attractive and comfortable kitchens, bathrooms, and workspaces. Your new space begins with a personal consultation with a Greenwich design specialist. Together, you explore how to turn valuable spaces in your home into highly functional spaces that you love. The remodel and installation team works in concert with your plans to ensure that your new cabinetry is a perfect fit...for your home and your lifestyle.

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cabinets seen throughout the Idea House. The cabinets were chosen for the amenities available such as soft close drawers and spe-cialty organizational inserts. THEIR PROMISE Greenwich Kitchen Center promises to deliver you a kitchen that is of quality workmanship and leave you with one of the most comfortable and beautiful areas of your home.

PICTURED Owners, Rip Montague, General Manager and Jim Query, President.

CONTACT 5784 Arrowhead Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-497-8919 · www.GKConline.com

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Progress Lighting FOCUS Presenting over 5,000 lighting fixtures featured in our catalog, we are the largest single source for residential and commercial lighting. We have been providing a diverse selection of high quality lighting fixtures for over 100 years, which has earned us the reputation as the No. 1 decorative lighting line among builders and remodelers. As needs continue to change in the lighting industry, we respond with extensive research and development programs that ensure high standard quality and innovation for home and commercial applications. Our delivered products possess aesthetic appeal, stellar performance, significant value and require easy installation.

THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Progress Lighting is proud to support Stephen Alexander Homes in all of their

lighting endeavors including the COVA Idea House where cutting edge lighting style trends are used throughout the house.

MISSION We are committed to manufacturing award-winning energy efficient products while educating individuals on new options available in soild-state lighting. PICTURED Rob Anderson, account manager for Progress Lighting, has been servicing the Hampton Roads area for 32 years.

CONTACT Headquarters: Post Office Box 6701, Greenville, South Carolina 29606 路 864-678-1000 路 www.progresslighting.com

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Redi-Carpet FOCUS Founded in 1981, Redi Carpet (formerly Young’s Flooring) is a full-service floor covering company dedicated to providing first-quality flooring services to Virginia Beach and the entire Hampton Roads area. Specializing in servicing retail homebuyers and residential builder customers, we are experts in retail, new construction, remodeling and multi-family market segments. We also commit ourselves to meeting the needs of remodeling and restoration contractors, insurance organizations and realtors. From our gorgeous show room to our trained designed consultants, we provide the highest level of service for all our customers while using a wealth of 66

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premium products. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Wood floors and carpet. MISSION No matter what your business, Redi-Carpet will meet your needs by dedicating our time and expertise until you are completely satisfied. PICTURED Simon Driscoll.

CONTACT Please Contact Kevin Marlar for information or to schedule a consultation.

2220 West Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-481-9646 · www.redicarpet.com

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Smith & Keene FOCUS A family-owned business serving the Hampton Roads area for over 67 years, Smith & Keene offers electrical, heating, cooling and plumbing services by qualified, devoted professionals with long-term combined experience. With three generations of ownership since 1947, the individuals who make up Smith & Keene have developed a highly-respected and trustworthy relationship with our customers through quick service, superior equipment and excellent workmanship. With our reliable and hard-working company, it’s all about trust, a matter of commitment and the pursuit of excellence. MISSION The families that have owned and operated Smith & Keene for decades are committed to providing you with complete satisfaction before and

after the service, so all you have to do is make the call and your worries end there. PICTURED Left to right: Gary Smith, Tim Smith, and Emmett Keene.

CONTACT Southside: 833 Live Oak Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-420-1231 Peninsula: 1 Elmhurst Street, Newport News, VA 23603 757-873-2194 Gloucester: 804-684-8029 www.smithandkeene.com W ww . C o a s ta l V i r g i n i a m a g . c o m

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Structured Cable FOCUS Providing a broad range of technologies such as; security, entertainment, home automation and remote video services. With offices in Richmond, Williamsburg, Charlottesville and one on the way in Chesapeake, we have been offering personalized consultations, whether it be in the privacy of your own home or at one of our Technology Design Centers, since 1999. Our systems allow you the freedom to control your home from anywhere, anytime, from any Internet connected device. Turn on your security system and lights, adjust thermostats and look in on your home anytime you feel the need, receive text messages and streaming video automatically or on-demand. Our goal is to deliver, to our customers, a pleasant experience and the satisfaction and convenience inherent in integrated technologies. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE We integrated the security, entertainment and technology within the home, offering a simple, comprehen68

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sive solution. With our whole house audio system, push the “Listen” button, select your source, (iPhone, CD player, satellite radio, etc.) pick a location, and enjoy high quality music throughout the home. Other technologies installed allow you to distribute video throughout the home, unlock doors, arm or disarm the security system from your cell phone and more.

PICTURED Dee Straub, Owner.

CONTACT Structured Cable of VA, Dee Straub 3973 Deep Rock Road, Richmond, VA 312-F Lightfoot Road, Williamsburg, VA 1770 Timberwood Blvd. Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 1.888.934.0110 • www.scofva.com

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Visionscapes Land Design, Inc. FOCUS An individually-owned and operated company with more than 25 years of experience, Visionscapes Land Design, Inc. is one of the premiere landscaping providers in the Hampton Roads area offering the best quality and customer service available. We pride ourselves on several important factors when handling your landscaping needs such as professional landscape design, outdoor construction, drainage control systems and much more. The staff consists of a group of experts who strive to exceed your expectations while building a long-lasting and productive relationship. Visionscapes can make all your landscape dreams come to life. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Create the landscape design and provide the installation of the patio, walkways and coastal

plantings. MISSION We dedicate our time and efforts to provide unparalleled customer support and outstanding quality services in hopes to exceed all your landscaping desires. It all comes back to vision. PICTURED Melissa and Shawn Anderson unveil their renovated barn as a unique, newly renovated office and design space at Visionscapes Land Design located in Chesapeake, Virginia.

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