Homeowners start thinking about luxury home remodeling, only to hit a wall. Do you do it all at once or go room by room? There’s no wrong answer, but the path you choose early on has a bigger impact on your budget, timeline, and final result than most people realize. Below is a look at …
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You’re planning a remodel and suddenly everyone has an opinion. Hire a designer. No, hire an architect. Your contractor says he can handle it. The architect vs interior designer question can come up, and it matters more than most homeowners realize. Hiring the wrong person for the scope of your project can cost you …
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Your house works, but it doesn’t work well. The kitchen is cramped, the layout feels choppy, the bathrooms are stuck in 1995, and you’re tired of looking at popcorn ceilings. You’ve thought about tackling one room at a time, but the whole place needs help. A whole home remodel lets you fix it all at once …
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Running out of space but love your home and neighborhood? A room addition lets you stay put while gaining the space you need, whether that’s a home office, an extra bedroom, a sunroom, or a master suite. Adding a room to your house involves structural considerations, zoning restrictions, design decisions, and a permitting process. That’s …
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Planning a custom home renovation is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Should you hire an architect? Do you need a structural engineer? Can’t your contractor just figure it out? If you’re planning more than cosmetic updates (like removing walls, adding square footage, or reimagining your home’s layout) the answer is almost always yes, …
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If you’re planning a custom home, major renovation, or home addition in Charleston, you’ve probably noticed there’s no shortage of Charleston architecture firms to choose from. From boutique custom home architects to large multi disciplinary practices, the options can feel overwhelming. The good news? Once you know what to look for, finding the right architect …
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If you’re planning a new custom home build in Charleston, you’ve probably heard the term “flood zone” thrown around more than once. Depending on where your lot is located, you might need elevated house plans for flood zones, which means your home will sit higher above the ground than a typical house. And here’s …
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Building a custom home is a big decision, and finding the right architect for residential projects matters. Lauren M. just finished her new home on Isle of Palms, and her experience with Coastal Creek Design was better than she expected. What started as a potentially stressful process turned into something she actually enjoyed. Lauren’s story …
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Jenn’s family needed more than just a typical home renovation. They wanted to add on to their Mount Pleasant house and build a custom horse barn at the same time. Finding the right Mt. Pleasant architect who could pull off both projects wasn’t simple. Their journey with Coastal Creek Design is just one example …
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When a local pool builder in the Charleston area decided his family needed more living space, he knew exactly what would make the biggest impact. A screened in porch wasn’t just an add-on for his home. It was going to become the heart of family life, a space his two boys would enjoy more than …
