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The 2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House, The Gloucester, Brings Understated Elegance And Historic Nostalgia To Ashby’s Bridge Words By Betsy DiJulio Photos By Jonathan Edwards n oyster shell—where ruggedness and refinement coalesce in one intriguing package— was the perfect inspiration for the 2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House, the second partnership between Coastal Virginia Magazine and Stephen Alexander Homes and Neighborhoods. From seafood market casual to Oysters Rockefeller classy, The Gloucester, a new floorplan for Stephen Alexander, redefines the relaxed beach lifestyle. Located in Ashby’s Bridge, just a skipped stone away from Sandbridge beach, this home is grounded in Coastal Virginia but nods north to Nantucket for a gentle hint of historic nostalgia. Kick-your-shoes-off comfort is tempered by understated elegance; think Jacqueline Onassis on year-round holiday.
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From front to back, this home is welcoming and relaxed, designed for casual entertaining but with a special something.
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sserts principal, Stephen Quick IV, “This is fivestar living at home,” adding that there are two kinds of people: those who already live this way and those who want to. Indeed, you need travel no further than the front foyer to understand that the staycation concept can define your lifestyle 365 days a year when architecture and interior design are thoughtfully married to create what designer Susan Wilson, of Susan Wilson Interiors, describes as “a cottage retreat feel.” On the exterior, crisp, white trim defines the architectural details and projections of this house with its soft, romantic blue shingles and lap siding, all made of highly durable synthetic materials that mimic wood. The gambrel roofline and pedimented front porch entrance establish this home’s welcoming presence, which is continued around the side to the carriage-style garage doors and faux purple martin house under the eve above. Tailored curving landscape elements in the front and a paver patio in the back serve as a counterpoint to the home’s tidy geometry, while at the perimeter of the patio, an outdoor fireplace echoes it. Unseen is the highly efficient system of structural panels with built-in protective overlays that function like shrink wrap to protect this natural gas-heated house against air and water filtration. Though this is a newly constructed custom home with all the contemporary amenities that buyers have come to expect, at every turn, it offers an intentional, but not self-conscious,
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Shiplap wraps around the family room stopping at ceiling height to cozy up the scale of this space with its soaring vaulted ceiling.
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The culinary space—an ample pantry for storing and staging plus an adjacent wine barflex space for displaying and serving—is just one of the great ideas in this Idea House.
comfy and broken-in feel. Two materials in particular establish that theme from the ground up: 7-inch wide white oak planks with a driftwood finish and white shiplap popularized by Joanna Gaines on the wildly popular HGTV show, “Fixer-Upper.” Her Magnolia Home furniture line is featured prominently throughout the house where its comfy-classy profiles exude just the right vibe. Stained wood, painted wood, metal and upholstered furniture combine to tone down any too-formal profiles. Reclaimed wood is pressed into service as rugged countertops in the laundry-mud room and in the culinary space, a gracious serving and display space consisting of a bountiful pantry and adjacent wine bar-flex space. The floors of the laundry-mud room are made of durable ceramic tile planks with the look of dark wood. In the downstairs master bath, ceramic tile planks with a driftwood appearance are laid in a herringbone pattern for a fresh take on rugged elegance. Upstairs in the girl’s room, a driftwood wall creates an accent behind the bed while a subtle driftwood-inspired finish even graces some of the closet shelving and racks. Associated with the construction of buildings like
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Rugged but gleaming warm woods set off the colors of sea, sand and sky for a feeling that is as inviting as it is clean and crisp.
unique look. The family room fireplace is fully clad in shiplap, but on the walls, the shiplap extends only to the would-be ceiling height in order to cozy up this soaring vaulted space. White shiplap detailing is repeated elsewhere on furniture, both freestanding and built-in, to help create a sense of continuity: on the family room sofa table, on the wine bar-flex space and on the headboard of the girl’s bed upstairs. In the dining room, a simplified approach to a traditional coffered ceiling replaces the more formal repetition of small squares with three long rectangular divisions stretching the length of the room. The center section is wider than the sides to create graceful proportions. Board and batten wainscoting extends the relaxed, restrained undertone down the walls of this “formal” dining space. Throughout the home, handsome recessed 5-panel doors recall the 19th century. Wilson chose a palette of soft oyster shell-inspired custom colors—grays and blues with a little pearlescent or silver shimmer here and there— to gently set off the white shiplap. Where pale blue adorns a ceiling, the room appears to open up to the sky. The generous use of white for trim, doors and kitchen and bathroom cabinets coordinates with the shiplap for a “light and airy” feeling. Even the gray-veined white quartz countertops in the kitchen and baths remind Wilson of crushed shells, with a ey Gr tumbled marble linear mosaic ew n A backsplash and fireplace 30 70 surround kicking up the W hite S et W natural texture quotient. Egr 40 l
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Guests won’t want to leave their comfy quarters.
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From seafood market casual to Oysters Rockefeller classy, this home’s kitchen and breakfast room offer the best of both worlds.
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Bin drawer pulls and lantern motifs, including in the light fixtures over the expansive island, offer vintage seafaring charm.
Wilson notes that another neutral, the wood tones on floors and some countertops and furnishings helps “break up” all the white and gray, interjecting a hint of warmth. Silver, a natural complement to blue, flows through the design as both a color and a surface texture. From more rugged and industrial galvanized metal trays and such to deluxe stainless steel kitchen appliances and chrome fixtures to more sparkly mercury glass candle holders, vases and picture frames, silver-toned finishes are a unifying motif throughout. Galvanized metal baskets are reminiscent of crab or lobster traps and serve as storage bins in the mudroom, while in the boy’s room upstairs, they are mounted to the wall where they function as shelving. There, the tailored metal bed boasts a more industrial feel with its built-in trunk style storage underneath, accessible from three sides. Unique light fixtures combining wood and metal in the dining room as well as in the foyer, culinary space, kitchen and master bath feature interlocking ovals in the former, evocative of a sextant or compass rose, and rectangles in the latter reminiscent of seafaring lanterns. Edison LED bulbs in the lantern-style kitchen fixtures—with a row of four suspended from chains over the massive, extra-thick-topped 11-foot island—lend a vintage charm, as do the bin pull hardware on the kitchen’s lower cabinets. But there is no shortage of natural light courtesy of this home’s 55 windows of various shapes and configurations and generous inclusion of transoms, allowing light to flow from one space to another. Wilson’s approach to window treatments is understated: a little bit nautical and a lot relaxed. In the breakfast room, she incorporated boat cleats and white nautical ropes. Overall, she used a light hand in
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The upstairs loft functions as a mini-living room for guests with a wall displaying Stephen Quick V’s beach and surfing photographs printed on stretched canvas.
An extra-wide staircase beckons guests to their private quarters from the front entrance.
The expansive multi-use room-overthe-garage is gently divided into blended zones for media watching, games, crafts and even dining.
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regard to dressing the windows, employing fabric to soften all the white trim but keeping the treatments “simple and up high” so as not to interfere with the light nor the view out to this very green 15,000-square-foot lot. In the family room, she used the vertical lines of longer white drapery to subtlety counterbalance the horizontality of the shiplap. Decorative objects and fabrics—especially relaxed linens and crisp cottons—infuse the home with the natural elements Wilson favors while weaving nautical threads throughout. Reflecting the coastal setting are matte, white starfish and shells, driftwood relief sculptures; lanterns filled with sand, shells and candles; and diminutive succulents in white, ceramic vessels that suggest underwater plants and scrubby dune grasses. The heavily textured sisal rug in the family room suggests nautical ropes, as does the white linear pattern on the gray upholstered rattan chairs cozied up to the fireplace. Nodding in a maritime direction without going overboard are gray and white striped throw pillows on the washable white slip-covered sofa and loveseat, which complete the breezy but welcoming conversational grouping. Stripes appear on the master bed coverlet and the porch rug to extend the subtle reference. An “X” suggestive of a nautical flag is another motif that lends unity to the home’s design. Appearing in unexpected places, it is built into the wine bar in the culinary space where it provides storage for wine bottles, while in the porch furniture and loft railing, the “X” serves as a structural design element. Among this home’s noteworthy features is generous and varied storage. Built-ins flanking the family room fireplace hold rows of upholstered gray, lidded bins, while cubbies in the mudroom provide everyone with space to stash his or her own stuff. The kitchen features all manner of bins, lazy Susans and pull-outs matched only by those in the nearby pantry, accessible through French doors. In this handy and handsome space, open horizontal shelving, vertical compartments, drawers, pull-out bins, baskets, swanky refrigeration and more make food storage, prep and staging a breeze. The master closet is a marvel of drawers, cubbies, bars for hanging clothes and slanted shelves for shoes. Located off the upstairs guest suite are walk-in conditioned attic storage spaces that open up one into the next almost Alice in Wonderland style. Though The Gloucester is built around entertaining, private spaces were no afterthoughts. The expansive master suite is accessible both to the family room and, by pocket door, to the mudroom and laundry room with its full-size stackable washer and dryer. Beyond is a two-and-a-half car garage with a gray, epoxy floor. For the master bedroom, Wilson chose an upholstered headboard to “cozy it up.” Crisp and clean white linens signal that “you’ve stepped into a retreat.” The adjacent master bath with its double sink vanity, private water closet, double rain head shower and white freestanding tub remove any remaining doubt. White, subway tile in the shower suffuses the space with vintage charm. Upstairs—located off the loft with its comfy reading chairs and shared round ottoman—is everything guests could want for a relaxed stay. To the left are their own laundry facilities tucked away in a closet, a guest suite whose bath is accessible from the hallway and a vast, multiuse space. To the right, Jack-and-Jill boy’s and
The master suite is a relaxing retreat offering a cozy, yet airy, feeling in both bedroom and bath where contemporary amenities are right at home amidst old world charm.
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From the Jack-and-Jill style kids’ suite upstairs to the family room down, this home marries whimsical beach motifs and natural references with stylish sophistication.
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girl’s rooms flank a shared bath with a double sink vanity and dressing area separate from the toilet and tiled shower. Wilson introduced a bit more whimsy in some of these spaces with, in the girl’s room, a “California Dreaming” vibe complete with a grass-skirted surf shack reference. Murals painted by Brushstrokes by Cathy Cox depict a lighthouse and sandy beachscape in the boy’s room and a tall pirate ship in the multiuse space which visually lowers the height of that ceiling. Wilson further humanized the scale of the sunken multiuse space, located over the garage, by breaking it up into areas with different functions, including a media area with an enormous sectional sofa and 35-inch TV, and a game/craft area set off against a handsome box bay window. This space is outfitted
Ceramic wood-look tile in the hard working laundry-mud room is both rugged and refined.
The extra-thick quartz countertop on the island suggests crushed shells.
In the powder room, wallpaper with a vintage cane motif is updated with a current color palette.
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The upstairs and downstairs conversation areas are visually cohesive but separate enough for just a bit of privacy.
with a long, wooden table featuring a nifty hideaway trough down the center. Believing that a house should “tell a story,” Wilson chose to intersperse custom hand-painted signs with artwork— some of it Stephen Quick V’s beach and surfing photographs printed on stretched canvas—to evoke memories. The signs are examples of the nostalgic references this designer loves, as they read like souvenirs of family vacations. Overall, the nearly 4,000-square-foot home seems to exhale a satisfied sigh with 9 to 11-foot ceilings, pleasing proportions and ample spaces like the breathable gathering area between the kitchen island and family room, the breakfast room large enough for a full-size dining table, and the upper loft—in lieu of a living room—at the top of the stairs. As Quick notes, the home is designed with less rooms, “but we exaggerated how you come and go with taller doorways and wider stairs.” However, from the look and feel of things, you won’t want to “go” far for very long. The 2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House is COVA located at 2740 Ashby’s Bridge Court, Virginia Beach. n
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COME ON-A MY HOUSE SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE EATING AND IMBIBING EVENTS INSIDE THE 2017 COASTAL VIRGINIA MAGAZINE IDEA HOUSE* Saturday, March 18
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Wine and culinary samplings. Additional seminars hosted by outdoor experts throughout the day. Noon–5 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day beer tasting. With culinary samplings from Primo Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante. 3–7 p.m.
Friday, March 24 Distilled spirits tasting with culinary samplings from Brick Anchor Brew-House. 3–7 p.m.
Sunday, March 19 Idea House Brunch with mimosas, culinary samplings from Sweetwater Cuisine and musical entertainment. 1–5 p.m. Additional seminars throughout the day.
Saturday, March 25 Wine with culinary samplings from The Whiskey Kitchen. Noon–5 p.m.
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Going Once … COASTAL VIRGINIA MAGAZINE IDEA HOUSE FURNITURE AUCTION The 2017 Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House has been beautifully furnished by Esprit Décor. As you wander through the home, chances are you’ll discover a piece that speaks to you. The good news is that all the Idea House furnishings are available for purchase in our online silent auction. The auction is now live, so you may visit CoVaIdeaHouse.com to bid on items.
Silent auction concludes Sunday, March 26 at 4 p.m.
Idea House Brunch with mimosas, culinary samplings and musical entertainment. 1–5 p.m. Additional seminars throughout the day.
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Esprit Decor Home Furnishings 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 68
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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, lighting and accessories, all at lower than retail prices—40-50% off every day. PICTURED Left to right: Ricky Christian, Mark Christian and Beth Christian-Keenahan. CONTACT 110 Kegman Road West, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-482-5175 • www.esprit-decor.com
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Susan Wilson Interiors FOCUS Designing memorable homes and spaces that clients and builders love. An award winning designer, Susan, has the vision to forecast and execute what interior and exterior styling clients desire. Specialities include: model homes, show houses, and residential design. She continues to assist local builders with their architectural style, floor plans, interior features, and selections. Her style draws inspiration from historical, nostalgic elements and coastal influences as it collides with modern living. Susan successfully bridges the gap between builders and their clients over the years working independently with each to assist them in developing their “lifestyle” and achieve their “dream
home”. HER PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Interior design from concept to completion. MISSION Transforming a house into a home. PICTURED Susan WIlson. CONTACT susanwilsoninteriors@yahoo.com 757-355-3867 www.susanwilsoninteriors.com Follow on Instagram and Facebook: Susan Wilson Interiors
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Inner Space Systems & Garage Concepts FOCUS Inner Space Systems, Inc. has been in business for 38 years in Hampton Roads. We are a specialty sub-contracting firm that provides and installs quality products to homeowners, residential and commercial builders. We provide organizational systems for closets, pantries, offices, mudrooms, garages, etc., and we design and install custom glass shower and tub enclosures as well as custom mirrors. We also provide and install bath hardware which includes ADA compliant hardware. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Inner Space Systems provided 70
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the two shower doors, mirrors, bath accessories and all of the ventilated shelving. MISSION To be a leader and innovator in the storage industry. PICTURED John Utter. CONTACT 3535 Elmhurst Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23701 757-487-1101 • www.issvip.com
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Heritage Woodworks Custom Cabinetry & Design FOCUS Heritage Woodworks is a family-owned company that continues to grow from its Suffolk, Virginia roots since 1987. With nearly 30 years of experience in cabinetry, we’re one of the oldest and largest operating cabinetry and design businesses in Hampton Roads. We pride ourselves on our talented, dedicated staff, our 22,000 square foot local manufacturing facility and our Virginia Beach Showroom. Our state-of-the-art facility gives us access to the latest Computer Aided Design software coupled with true craftsmen and excellent artisans. We work with the finest materials to produce quality, durability, comfort and style. Our local resources ensure we execute the true Mark of Quality each and every time. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Design and installation of the custom beaded inset island cabi-
netry. MISSION We dedicate our time to perfecting our craft so that we may continue providing the best quality cabinetry and unparalleled customer service. PICTURED Sarah Wood Bigler and Ariel Anderson, Heritage Woodworks designers and project managers, showcase the company’s attention to detail and true craftsmanship. CONTACT Virginia Beach Showroom: 3102 Holly Road, Suite 512, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-417-7337 For more information, please visit www.hwofva.com W W W. C O A S T A LV I R G I N I A M A G . C O M
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RediCarpet FOCUS In 1981, RediCarpet (formerly Young’s Flooring) began servicing the entire Hampton Roads community as a full service floor covering company. Today we continue that dedication in the retail, new construction, remodeling, restoration, insurance, realtor and multi-family market segments. We’re proud to showcase all of the flooring brands you know and trust and offer a team of professional, trained flooring and design experts. It’s our pleasure to share their knowledge and expertise with our customers and provide the highest level of service. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Hard Wood 72
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and carpet. MISSION No matter what your business, RediCarpet provides the utmost in customer service and satisfaction. PICTURED Simon Driscoll. CONTACT Please Contact Jocelyn Fetzer for information or to schedule a consultation. Showroom is located at: 2220 West Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-481-9646 • www.redicarpet.com
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East Coast BuilderDirect FOCUS Locally owned and operated, East Coast BuilderDirect serves architects, designers, builders and home owners with a huge selection of today’s most sought-after appliances and home design solutions. Inside our gorgeous showroom, builders and their clients discover the latest trends in appliances and interior design, with design and product consultants ready to help you and your clients create dream spaces that function as beautifully as they look. As part of East Coast Appliance Superstores family, East Coast BuilderDirect offers unparalleled savings, with direct access to the company’s massive buying power, fast delivery and top-notch installation services. It’s about finding the right appliances and the right design for your job, delivered and installed on time and on budget. Plan a visit to East Coast BuilderDirect today!
THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE ElectroLux appliances in the kitchen–refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and the washer-dryer in the laundry room. MISSION Offer builders and their clients a huge selection of today’s latest appliances and design solutions, and back it with great prices, service, selection and installation to keep projects on time, on trend and on budget. PICTURED Rob Nicholson, President, East Coast BuilderDirect. CONTACT Please contact our showroom for information or to schedule a consultation. 2000 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 757.499.2883 • eastcoastappliance.com/builder-direct W W W. C O A S T A LV I R G I N I A M A G . C O M
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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 lighting fixtures are by Progress Lighting and the ceiling fans are by Craftmade, all available 74
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at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. 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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Greenwich Kitchen Center PERSONALIZE THE HEART OF YOUR HOME For over 30 years, Greenwich Kitchen Center (GKC) has been helping Hampton Roads families “personalize the heart of their home” by creating functional, attractive and comfortable kitchens, bathrooms and workspaces. TRUSTED PARTNER OF STEPHEN ALEXANDER HOMES Because of the dedicated and skilled team that designs and installs their cabinets, Stephen Alexander Homes has chosen to work with GKC for many years. The GKC Builder Team pictured in the 2017 Coastal Virginia Idea house, (left to right) Don Hughes, Installations, John Hepburn, Builder Sales, Jim Query, Design/Sales and President, Maurice Harold, Warehouse/Delivery, Courtney Kane, Purchasing/Customer Service (front), has collectively been with GKC over 90 years providing customers quality cabinets and seamless service.
THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Using custom designs created along with Stephen Alexander Homes, Greenwich Kitchen Center provided and installed the beautiful Merillat cabinets seen throughout the idea house. The cabinets were chosen for the amenities available such as soft close drawers and specialty organizational inserts. MISSION Greenwich Kitchen Center promises to deliver you a kitchen of quality workmanship and will leave you with one of the most beautiful and functional areas of your home. CONTACT 5784 Arrowhead Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-497-8919 • www.GKConline.com
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Retnauer Baynes Associates FOCUS One of RBA’s goals is to design homes that are not only budget friendly, but filled with character and available to most of today’s home buyers. Our design philosophy is based on historic home design, with a modern twist. Each of our clients are unique and have different needs, wants and desires. Their homes should reflect these characteristics and be distinctive in their own way. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Our role as the Architect is to understand how to achieve our client’s vision, while, educating them about what creates excellence in design. Our relationships with our builders such as Stephen Alexander Homes is to create partnerships that allow the entire team to achieve the final product that started as our client’s vision. Us76
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ing design charrettes, 3d technology, virtual walkthroughs and simple pen and paper, the entire team moves forward through the design and construction process achieving success when the key opens the door for the first time. MISSION Turning your vision into reality. PICTURED Sandra Baynes, CEO, Tom Retnauer, President. CONTACT 432 S. Battlefield Blvd, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA 23322 757-546-2471 • www.rbapc.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. Visionscapes offers the best quality and customer service available while providing vast knowledge in what is best for your outdoor living space. 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, fireplace, walk-
ways 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 is Shawn Anderson (owner of Visionscapes) showcasing a portion of the work done at the Idea house, to include the sweeping river rock and coastal grasses. CONTACT 3272 Cookes Mill Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23323 757-673-7350 Check out our latest resources at: www.visionscapeslanddesign.com W W W. C O A S T A LV I R G I N I A M A G . C O M
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Progress Lighting FOCUS Progress Lighting is more than just a lighting manufacturer with a rich heritage. We’re illuminating a vision for the future through whole-home solutions that inspire the design community. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Partnering with Stephen Alexander Homes to equip, educate and excite individuals about lighting styles that contribute to a Coastal Design. MISSION As we celebrate our 111th birthday, we turn our focus to the future in creating collections that highlight affordable luxury lifestyles throughout homes nationwide. PICTURED Rob Anderson, Progress Lighting 78
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Account Manager, who has been servicing the Hampton Roads area for 33 years. CONTACT randerson@progresslighting.com, 757-547-8050 www.progresslighting.com. CONTACT Headquarters: Post Office Box 6701, Greenville, South Carolina 29606 864-678-1000 • www.progresslighting.com
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Eagle Bay Hardscapes FOCUS A family-owned business, Eagle BayŽ Hardscapes works with a network of authorized dealers throughout the MidAtlantic region to provide the finest paver and wall products available on the market today. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Eagle Bay stands behind consistent product and design innovation, environmental stewardship, an advanced manufacturing model and excellent customer service. We offer paver and wall products that come in hundreds of color, texture, and size options for patios, walkways, driveways and fire features. ITS PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Eagle Bay is proud to support Visionscapes Land Design, Inc., the COVA Idea House, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visionscapes will use Eagle Bay pavers and walls to complete custom landscaping around the Idea House. MISSION At Eagle Bay we are committed to supporting our local community through charitable giving, eco-
friendly manufacturing and social good initiatives. We provide a hassle-free experience to all homeowners, contractors and dealers in our area and are committed to manufacturing the best hardscape products available. We are also proud to certify that all our products meet or exceed ICPI and NCMA standards. PICTURED Greg Kirkman, Director of Sales for Eagle Bay, has been working in the hardscape industry for 18 years and is entering his 2nd year at Eagle Bay. CONTACT Eagle Bay Hardscape Products 1231 Willis Rd., Richmond, VA 23237 (800) 321-9141 info@eaglebayusa.com W W W. C O A S T A LV I R G I N I A M A G . C O M
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Closet Factory FOCUS Closet Factory is locally owned and operated by Jeff Bruzzesi. Jeff grew up in Chesapeake, attended Deep Creek High school and graduated from ODU. Jeff has a strong connection to the community and takes pride in contributing to the local economy. He believes in American made products and goes the extra mile to find like-minded vendors. Every Closet Factory designed piece and part is manufactured specifically for each client, nothing is prefab, pre-sized or modular, it’s truly custom. Next, Closet Factory installers load each piece in their vans and build it in the client’s home. HIS PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Closet Factory’s first priority is always organization and functionality. Once we take into account what’s going to be stored and how the space is meant to be used, we create the best space plan. Then it’s all about aesthetics. Our goal here was to keep the look and feel harmonious with the rest of the home. Elegant, sophisticated yet warm and welcoming. 80
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MISSION Our Closet Factory organization systems are not your typical storage solution. They are designed just for you, your space, your wardrobe, your needs, and your budget. We listen carefully when you tell us what you want. Only then do we create your one of a kind design. One that will create more time, space and peace in your every day. PICTURED Jeff Bruzzesi, Owner. CONTACT 2632 Production Road, Virginia Beach, Va 23454 757-486-2726 • closetfactory.com
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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. THEIR PART IN THE IDEA HOUSE Supplying the tile and natural stone products throughout the entire showcase home.
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 23455 757-460-2900
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