On the way home from downtown (Charleston) one day, Fred and I were in the car… it was dark and gloomy… you could just FEEL that it was going to start pouring rain. Then the clouds shifted, the sun showed it’s bright face which made the clouds even that more dramatic… in the distance… you can just see the rain. For those of you who live around here, this was taken on the James Island Connector (if I remember correctly) and that is the round Holiday Inn heading to the West Ashley section of Charleston.
Look at these grand old oak trees in Charleston, SC – aren’t they fabulous? Believe it or not, this was taken in the spring! These beautiful oaks shed their leaves in the spring, shortly thereafter, they drop what my husband and I call “squiggles”, I’m not sure the technical term. You can see the bright green in the leaves. Gotta love spring!
41 Daphne Way by Our Town Plans… I think their plans are amazing. A mixture of great living inside AND outside! This plan has a 10-foot deep porch that runs the width of the house. That’s a lot of living space! Ten feet gives you enough depth to make it really usable! There is a side entry which goes into the kitchen, which is nice. A great place for a screen door (slam! haha, love those old screen doors!) – it would let in air when you’re cooking, or just when the weather is nice!
This plan is 2,156 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Perfect!
41 Daphne Way | Our Town Plans
As you come in the front door off of the wonderful generous front porch with gorgeous french doors, ceiling fans, and enough charm to knock your socks off, you enter the Great Room area, it runs the same width as the front porch, then it’s onto the Kitchen. Also downstairs is a Master Bedroom/Bathroom and another spare Bedroom, that I, personally would use as a study… I think! Or a guest room for those who have a hard time going up and down steps!
Click HERE to see images of the inside of an actual 41 Daphne Way home… I love real photos, it helps so much!
41 Daphne Way | Our Town Plans
The upstairs of this plan is so unique. It has a Bunk Loft, with 2 Bed Niche’s (built in’s are so nice, aren’t they)? A great Storage area, Dressing, Bathroom and closets. A great place for a studio (instead of one of the built in’s perhaps?) – the possibilities?? ENDLESS!
Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp on Folly Road is one fabulous place! Once in a while they have wonderful dock parties on Friday from 6-10PM with fresh shrimp/fish cooked and served on the dock! Live music, great company – what more could you ask for? Get there around sunset and get some stunning photos while you’re at it! Check out their Facebook page to see if there is a dock party coming up soon!
Check out Crosby’s for your fresh seafood! Is there anything better??
John Tee. Architect. Brilliant house plans. Each has such a great layout, no wasted space! I’m excited to be featuring his house plans, they are stunning, and you will be thrilled. Trust me!
The main floor space is dynamite! Look at that wonderful covered porch. I think it’s brilliant how it’s along part of the front of the house and the side. You walk into the kitchen. I know some of you will say, “I don’t want anyone to see my dirty dishes”, but in reality, the kitchen space has become more and more important to us over the years, not only as a place to cook a meal, but as a place to gather, to participate together in making a meal, to visit with friends or family members. AND… many kitchens are truly show places. One of the best places in your house! I like the kitchen sink looking out the front window. It seems like I’m always at my kitchen sink, either washing dishes or washing fruit, or doing something… I would like to be looking out the front window!
The great room and dining room are off the kitchen, separate, yet very much together. I think it’s wonderful to have a screened porch off the living/dining space! I like that the master suite is on the opposite side of the home. Very private!
Upstairs
Upstairs are two bedrooms that share a loft area, each with their own bathrooms, one with a tub, the other with a shower. That is flexibility at its finest!
Optional – Terrace Level Walkout Basement
Now… if you’re saying, ugh, I love this plan, but need more bedrooms… here you go! An optional (not included in the square footage I listed) terrace level walkout basement with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. What more could you ask for??
Growing up in the South, John Tee has a deep appreciation for the rich history of Southern domestic architecture and combines over 30 years of experience as a licensed architect with hands-on knowledge of home construction. In addition to designing custom homes, John has also been a long time contributor to Southern Living magazine and has designed four of their annual Southern Living Idea Houses. His work has also been featured in Cooking Light, Progressive Farmer and Coastal Living magazines.
Just look at these grand, historic, jaw-dropping homes in Charleston, SC. Each one more stunning than the next. I love these palm trees. This photo gives you a glimpse of the magnitude of some of the WOW places in Charleston! This location is South Battery!
Plan 888-10 by Houseplans.com – Architect Nicholas Lee
Houseplans.com888-10is a Signature Plan by architect Nicholas Lee. His plans are always so stunning! This plan has 2,206 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. I wish I had a real home to show you so you could get a better idea. Be sure to click on the link 888-10 above. It will take you to more information about this plan as well as some STUNNING kitchen (real) photos. A dream kitchen is right inside this beautiful home! How nice to sit on the front porch, talk to your neighbors as they walk their dogs, or to sit upstairs, read a book, or just sit in peace. Very nice!
Plan 888-10 by Houseplans.com – Architect Nicholas Lee
I really like this layout. The wonderful covered porch that I already mentioned, then you step into a foyer, then on to the Living, Kitchen, Dining spaces. I like that the dining area is tucked away. In front of windows is always nice. then if you have company, you can pull the table out some and place chairs on the other side of the table. For every day eating, I think this is a great way to situate the Dining room.
The Kitchen is fabulous, it faces the Living area, yet still has the sink looking out the window. That’s my favorite, and an absolute must! Did you know that when you stand in front of the kitchen sink, looking out the window while eating, there are no calories to be counted! Yep! Pretty sure I read that somewhere, hee hee.
The Living space is cozy and wonderful. As is the Master Bath/Master Bedroom. It’s nice that the Laundry room is so near to the Master Bedroom.
Plan 888-10 by Houseplans.com – Architect Nicholas Lee
Do you see what I see? An upstairs Sleeping Porch! You know all your neighbors are going to be wanting to live where you live when it comes to those wonderful breezy nights. Also an Office area, a few bedrooms and a Covered Porch, woohoo!
The TNH-B-04A plan by Moser Design Group, is a stunning plan, with 1,766 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This plan would be stunning nestled amongst mature trees, it would blend in like a home that’s been there for many, many years. That’s one of the wonderful thing about Moser Design Group. Their plans are designed to fit in and look like they’ve been there. Classic, upscale, stunning!
TNH-B-04A by Moser Design Group
This is a wonderful plan that begins with a fabulous entry porch! I would make the Bedroom/Den a Den for sure, that’s what would suite the two of us. I like the open Living/Dining/Kitchen. There is an ample master suite on the back of the house which seems nice and quiet. Nice porch off the back of the house, that with the doors open can bring fresh air into the kitchen/dining area, especially while cooking!
TNH-B-04A by Moser Design Group
Upstairs are two bedrooms and a shared bathroom – perfect!
TNH-B-04A by Moser Design Group
If I had my choice of elevations… I would select Elevation 3. I love the style of it. Still the same house, with a different outside appearance.
How about you, what elevation would you choose for your needs??
Walking to our car the other day… the trees in Charleston with the bright green new growth, and those magnificent oak trees how their limbs form a canopy over the street. If the cars weren’t there it could look like a different time, couldn’t it?
Enjoy your day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
I think in the area where we live, with the beautiful grand oak trees that shed in the spring, our spring looks more like fall… I guess that would make it SPRALL! These trees are tremendous with the Resurrection Fern growing and thriving, the Spanish moss that hangs from the trees and looks magnificent and the number of large, old, azaleas that dot the landscape from house to house.
FRENCH QUARTER ART WALK – TONIGHT 5/1/2015 5 – 8 PM
The Gallery on Broad
29 Broad Street – Charleston, SC 29401
Don’t you love an art walk. No matter what city, an art walk is always such a good time. So many people out and about, perusing the galleries and the wonderful work.
ART = HAPPINESS!
A quick preview of some of the work that is on display…
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