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that express their passions for both music and literature.
A fun and funky fireplace that the Craigs found and
mimicked from a magazine completes the room with its
angles and intricate stonework surround.
This deceptively large home includes a third level,
which serves as a master suite.
“One of the criteria for Skeeter and I to move here was
that there would be an area of the home that was designed
in his favorite motif which is more Southwestern than
Lowcountry,” described Shirley. “While that sounded
challenging, our designer, Charlotte Tilton and Todd
O’Dell collaborated, and the end result is a master suite
that suits both Skeeter’s love of the Southwest and creates
a place of rest for both of us.”
The master suite is designed with both Shirley and
Skeeter in mind. The king sized bed with heavy cur-
tains has a spectacular view of the ocean to one side and
the TV and an interesting commissioned painting on
the other. An old chest sits at the foot of the bed. There
is also a private nook with a colorful two-seater sofa
and a fireplace embellished with hand made Native
American sand tiles. The reeded doors are reproduc-
tions that were created by builder, Ling Graves.
The master bath ties the space together once again
with a mixture of textures and materials including a
teak surround jacuzzi, enormous walk in glass shower,
and beautiful warm stone provided by Distinctive
Granite & Marble. The Craigs have truly integrated
the Lowcountry flavor and style of their home with the
new and contemporary architecture of the future.
“It is amazing,” said Shirley, “that we live where we
can see the ocean and the reeds blowing in the wind and
just breathe the fresh air. We are home.” M
More striking visuals can be
found in the master suite, from
the Native American-themed
art in the sitting area (top left)
to the bathroom (above) and
bedroom (bottom right).
Builder:
Ling Graves, Graves Construction
Company, Inc.
Architect:
Todd O’Dell, O’Dell Architects
Interior Design:
Charlotte Tilton
Inside Stainless Steel Railing:
Custom Metal Fabricators
Elevator:
APM Elevators, Inc.
Flooring:
Louis Sterling Floorcovering
Stone & Granite:
Distinctive Granite & Marble
Upstairs Bath:
Greg McClean, Beyond Design
Lighting Fixtures:
City Electric Supply & Lighting
Electrical Installation:
Gar Tech Electric
Plumbing & Appliances:
Apex
Blinds:
Window Fashions by Rhonda
Stereo & Sound System:
The Stereo Guys
Iron Work:
Front Door Joseph Adams, Custom
Metal Works
Pool:
Aqua Blue Pool
Landscaping:
Dan Zagers
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