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Southern Living, In Style

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Southern Colonial or low country homes are what you will find in the <a href="http://www.palmettobluff.com/designreview.aspx">Palmetto Bluff</a> community in Bluffton South Carolina. With distinct design features, these homes preserve the historical style that is found in this southern community. Commonly, Low Country homes are built with indigenous materials and decorated with neutral tones to create a seamless transition from the peaceful surrounding nature to the interiors of the low country homes. This style of home can be found in Virginia, Louisiana, the Carolinas and parts of Georgia.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Common Features found in Low Country style homes:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Steeply pitched roofs</li><li>Multipane, tall, double-hung windows</li><li>Wide, Welcoming front porch</li><li>Tall foundation walls to protect against moisture damage</li><li>Large columns lining the front entry</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have had an opportunity to design homes for the prestigious Palmetto Bluff community. Our designs offer simplistic beauty and functionality with large outdoor living spaces that seamlessly transition into the interiors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Georgetown</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKD1X27nlQnRJmtF9c5cMCSF4ObcNWVimdPtHOw2S4IRAVcGdi3su_6pk19L0l8EQmo0M7cBz4vYL2aGKxiKVuNBLcM72K1RNULtKviejPzY2MoyBYwb76n24CFWK-K8wabowQlb5zGyCe/s1600/Georgetown+F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKD1X27nlQnRJmtF9c5cMCSF4ObcNWVimdPtHOw2S4IRAVcGdi3su_6pk19L0l8EQmo0M7cBz4vYL2aGKxiKVuNBLcM72K1RNULtKviejPzY2MoyBYwb76n24CFWK-K8wabowQlb5zGyCe/s1600/Georgetown+F.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAB5DYI8DYzUSfmLQ0gevi1ir73Dj5FdRYxAgQeHWR6x7pPcBP5BXIaMvU0RL8SI4y1EpJ0lCwfeXlzrbJyir8sysHYevFAbzRty2RjJ7IsAi_iEIMhs_tpC0wpgaFqx1thlKXO1Mbgi97/s1600/Georgetown+R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Southern Living, In Style

Southern Colonial or low country homes are what you will find in the Palmetto Bluff community in Bluffton South Carolina. With distinct des...

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Laurel

Perfectly at home along the shore in the Carolinas, the Laurel is built using native materials and designed to let the ocean breeze in.  Deep covered decks and a screened in porch allow for easy transitions between indoor and outdoor living.  The open main level floor plan centers on common living spaces, while still leaving room for a luxurious master bedroom.  The upstairs loft offers two individual bed and bath suites, making ample space for guests and visitors.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0sd-p5Lxc_hMI2_xGaSMlLNngjav0nanyUGAC1-VgW8ot96xgmSn2GJEsPUnbE9vPQxqbDkXy1O79gi_i_hvP5l0h1SOpP71ZPhQLGTPSlZiBdLFxnt7eHx2unHNPEZ1aceliXcYD-yc/s1600/01_Palmetto+202+Front-V2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0sd-p5Lxc_hMI2_xGaSMlLNngjav0nanyUGAC1-VgW8ot96xgmSn2GJEsPUnbE9vPQxqbDkXy1O79gi_i_hvP5l0h1SOpP71ZPhQLGTPSlZiBdLFxnt7eHx2unHNPEZ1aceliXcYD-yc/s320/01_Palmetto+202+Front-V2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Laurel

Perfectly at home along the shore in the Carolinas, the Laurel is built using native materials and designed to let the ocean breeze in. Dee...

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Style Guide: Cottage

A term that originated from the Middle Ages, a "cottage" referred to the dwellings of agricultural workers, or cotters, and their friends a family.  Cottages were smaller peasant units, usually on the property of larger plantations or estates.  Today, cottages most often refer to buildings used as second homes or weekend getaways for city dwellers.  The architectural style aspects of cottages were inspired by medieval styles of the English countryside and became popular with American architects in the 1920s and 1930s. <br /><br />Although not required characteristics, the common features of a cottage style home may include...<br /><ul><li>Steep roof pitches, often gable or <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2012/05/architectural-tutorial-gambrel-roof.html">gambrel</a> with cross gables</li><li>Arched doors</li><li><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2010/11/architectural-tutorial-windows-windows.html">Casement windows</a> with small panes</li><li>Brick, stone, stucco, or natural shake siding</li></ul>The look of a cottage can vary greatly, since a variety of styles can fit into the "cottage" category.  The local vernacular often determines which materials and style features are emphasized, so location can have a look of it's own:<br /><br /><i style="font-weight: bold;">1.  Nantucket: </i>Rustic meets elegant in Nantucket style cottages.  Utilizing mostly natural architectural elements on their exterior, their natural colors of greys, whites and blues make a striking statement against the bright blue sky, lush green landscape and white-capped waters of the surrounding ocean.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Retractable screens.  They turn an open porch into an enclosed screened porch in moments.  Companies like Phantom Screens make the top of the line in retractable screen products.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rnYN-rNjMJbbMfQiqn_m6mlzGJQskAheqUrJgUlS8vuXORqEGeq9aZJfTD1CAXaLcRCTPnYyka_BOtv9yZG4scBnPDzXy-2QwA21R4NHxLKSkl7mswQId0v0lccI7aBNEQVa6DC7eoEa/s1600/Phantom+Logo+Back+Blue+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rnYN-rNjMJbbMfQiqn_m6mlzGJQskAheqUrJgUlS8vuXORqEGeq9aZJfTD1CAXaLcRCTPnYyka_BOtv9yZG4scBnPDzXy-2QwA21R4NHxLKSkl7mswQId0v0lccI7aBNEQVa6DC7eoEa/s320/Phantom+Logo+Back+Blue+2.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SzoSi82V8d_nU_raTWNidL95YQSLE-zSnT0nEQfmYamc39G-HfG5Nk6YMrqruKLGMqjOKK90xJXPMDHHji62kIg7yjfS5LW4PYR-i8bQM3M5eG8CdqcwIgffJasD8rOBiDXKzVY0m1Qf/s1600/IMG_9871+Final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SzoSi82V8d_nU_raTWNidL95YQSLE-zSnT0nEQfmYamc39G-HfG5Nk6YMrqruKLGMqjOKK90xJXPMDHHji62kIg7yjfS5LW4PYR-i8bQM3M5eG8CdqcwIgffJasD8rOBiDXKzVY0m1Qf/s320/IMG_9871+Final.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i>Kearney Hill has a great example of Phantom Screens in use.</i><br /><br /><br /><i><b>Movable glass doors:</b></i>  On that same note, movable glass doors are another great way of turning a cottage into an open air oasis.  A company called Solar Innovations makes high-quality folding glass walls at a fraction of the cost of some of the other big name companies making similar products.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLl5zNx9FFTCngIN_HMvOxkKuLsq-ryZRTPrDlejaySw5lXs7D1KQp7OfiR7dw1KlR0lvtrdLxY7uhAeF4f3wvINXHQU8zoKkL4W6sci5n_tCDRuihs4mOLztlHCEHEomwgc8yUqjecG-/s1600/New-Logo-2011-Green-500x300.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLl5zNx9FFTCngIN_HMvOxkKuLsq-ryZRTPrDlejaySw5lXs7D1KQp7OfiR7dw1KlR0lvtrdLxY7uhAeF4f3wvINXHQU8zoKkL4W6sci5n_tCDRuihs4mOLztlHCEHEomwgc8yUqjecG-/s320/New-Logo-2011-Green-500x300.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sources:</i></span><br /><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/exteriors/curb-appeal/house-styles/#page=8</i></span><br /><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottage</i></span><br /><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;"><i>http://www.ehow.com/about_6371669_cottage-style-architecture_.html</i></span><br /><br />

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