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SAVANNAH MAGAZINE

A Sense of Place

ENCOMPASSING 3,000 ACRES with live oak forests, ponds and river views, Spring Island is a definite draw for those looking to embrace nature. Such was the case for a couple relocating from the cold Chicago winters to the warmth of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The husband and wife were captivated by the community’s preserved beauty, relaxed lifestyle and diverse amenities — and one home in particular.

“We were looking for a home with a wonderful view, beautiful architecture and an open feel,” says the homeowner. “We looked at many homes and kept coming back to the home we finally selected.”

LOWCOUNTRY HOME

Create an Outdoor Space You Will Actually Use

Lowcountry living wouldn’t be complete without luxurious outdoor living spaces. From the traditional plantation porch to the modern California room, our impulse to spend time at home–yet outdoors–is nestled deep in human nature. So it’s always worth revisiting the myriad benefits these spaces can offer us, as homeowners and as human beings.

It goes without saying that a well designed outdoor living space can increase a home value by up to twenty percent, and the reason is straightforward: increased living space. The keyword here is living, and the ultimate goal of any outdoor living space is to draw you outside.

AGS STAINLESS

Seven Essential Features of Successful Property Renovation

This article will discuss how a combination of experienced leadership and professional collaboration combined the talents of multiple teams to transform the Hilton Head Island residence into an exquisite island dream home.

This complete remodel and deck addition designed by architects Frederick + Frederick gives this home a stunning new look and realizes the property’s potential by making exceptional use of the available space. The balcony addition was engineered with structural steel columns and beams to support the additional weight of the new stone roof deck with 12” OC 2×12 floor framing.

CELEBRATE HILTON HEAD

Family Retreat on the Green

The visual language of the Lowcountry is in a constant state of flux. When the first Sea Pines homes began materializing among the live oaks and palmettoes,
their color palette reflected the bucolic splendor around them with rich browns and greens; their furnishings evoked the natural elements of colonial Caribbean; and their low-sloping rooflines borrowed heavily from Asian design.

And then came the rise of coastal chic, swapping browns and greens for crisp whites and soothing seafoam, incorporating modern farmhouse flair into furnishings, and leaning hard into the outdoor living that’s only possible where the salt air blows.

HILTON HEAD MONTHLY

Palmetto Bluff home tailored to new owners’ tastes and lifestyle

Change in the heart of the Lowcountry comes slowly — and most often in subtle tones when it does.

When Bill and Bonnie Miller bought their furnished home tucked away in May River Forest at Palmetto Bluff three years ago, they were impressed with the quality, detail of craftsmanship, architecture, design and location of the home. They didn’t want to change a thing structurally of the residence, built 10 years ago by Bluffton’s Reclamation by Design based on an architectural design by a Savannah firm.

Beauty by the Beach

When homeowners Rick Amatucci and Maryann Bastnagel bought the ½-acre property on which an older home sat 14 years ago as a vacation residence, the promise of that view in their mind’s eye was just a matter of when, not if, it would be theirs to enjoy.

Rick Amatucci and Maryann Bastnagel built their 4,029-square-foot, five bedroom, six bathroom dream home on Marsh Wren Road in the South Beach area of Sea Pines. The home features a T-shaped pool, an expansive living room and an unbeatable view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Reclaiming History

Incorporating tangible pieces of history into homes, offices and stores provides beauty, nostalgia, artistry, eco-consciousness and an enduring show-and-tell. Sustainable and reclaimed building materials are here to stay, experts say—they’re not just a design fad.

“Some want the look, and others want a piece of the past,” says William Court, partner at architectural firm Court Atkins Group. “The appeal, both residential and commercial, has grown over time.”

LOW COUNTRY HOME MAGAZINE

Builder Bio

“Most of our renovation projects entail the entire home so we fully commit our signature craftsmanship and exceptional client experience,” says Brian Esposito, president, and owner of EspositoConstruction. He and wife Leslie have carefully grown their Lowcountry custom building and renovation business since 2008 in the Lowcountry, ensuring each project is a memorable and personable encounter clients/owners who choose to build or renovate homes in private communities throughout Hilton Head Island or Bluffton.

Before You Start – Remodel Checklist

Use this common sense checklist to find the right remodeler for your job.

  • Make sure the home remodeler has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.
  • Find out how long the builder has been in the building business. It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business. You want to make sure they will be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS | AWARDS

HHA HBA Premier Builder of the Year 2016

Members of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HBA) joined together Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island for the seventeenth Annual LightHouse Awards Gala where they continued their tradition of honoring the area’s top Builders for their quality craftsmanship and design excellence. Another tradition honored by the HBA was the announcement of the 2016 Premier Builder of the Year.

HHA HBA President 2015-

On Wednesday, December 17, at its annual installation and awards luncheon, Executive Officer to the Home Builders Association of South Carolina Mark Nix installed the 2015 Board of Directors and Officers of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HBA).

Heading the organization as President is Brian Esposito of Esposito Construction, Inc., whose company specializes in custom home building and remodeling, as well as light commercial construction. Esposito has been a member of the Association for nearly 10 years serving as an officer to the association’s Board of Directors since 2012 and a board member since 2009.

HHA HBA Builder of the Year 2014

Brian Esposito of Esposito Construction Inc. in Bluffton had won one award already that day and wasn’t expecting another.

“I was very surprised because I had won a previous award,” said Esposito, who founded his company in 2008. “It was very surprising, humbling and gratifying.”

Much to his unexpected delight was being bestowed the crystal globe as Builder of the Year at the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HBA) awards and board installation luncheon on Dec. 17.

Earlier at the gathering, held at the Country Club of Hilton Head, he was given the President’s Award from the membership of his peers, which numbers 510 members including 106 fellow builders.

Lighthouse Awards

Total:

  • 10 Best Bath
  • 11 Best Overall
  • 8 Best Exterior
  • 3 Best Innovation of space
  • 9 Best Kitchen
  • 2 Highest Degree of Difficulty
  • 1 Sales and Marketing

Rotary International – 2016

Small Business of the Year For excellence in Customer Service, Integrity, and Community Service

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