Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.
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Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

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The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

The owners wanted a new master suite on the first floor to be able to remain at the property after retirement. Lot setbacks presented a challenge with the floor plan shape, resulting in a custom bathroom skewed at an angle to accommodate the addition against an existing rear ell. Work included the bathroom and new rear deck and the reconstruction of a side porch.

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.
Sunroom - sunroom idea in Charleston

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.
Sunroom - sunroom idea in Charleston

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

Custom sunroom addition completed in Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, Summerville, SC.

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

The owners wanted a new master suite on the first floor to be able to remain at the property after retirement. Lot setbacks presented a challenge with the floor plan shape, resulting in a custom bathroom skewed at an angle to accommodate the addition against an existing rear ell. Work included the bathroom and new rear deck and the reconstruction of a side porch.

The owners wanted a new master suite on the first floor to be able to remain at the property after retirement. Lot setbacks presented a challenge with the floor plan shape, resulting in a custom bathroom skewed at an angle to accommodate the addition against an existing rear ell. Work included the bathroom and new rear deck and the reconstruction of a side porch.

The owners wanted a new master suite on the first floor to be able to remain at the property after retirement. Lot setbacks presented a challenge with the floor plan shape, resulting in a custom bathroom skewed at an angle to accommodate the addition against an existing rear ell. Work included the bathroom and new rear deck and the reconstruction of a side porch.

The owners wanted a new master suite on the first floor to be able to remain at the property after retirement. Lot setbacks presented a challenge with the floor plan shape, resulting in a custom bathroom skewed at an angle to accommodate the addition against an existing rear ell. Work included the bathroom and new rear deck and the reconstruction of a side porch.

The owners wanted a new master suite on the first floor to be able to remain at the property after retirement. Lot setbacks presented a challenge with the floor plan shape, resulting in a custom bathroom skewed at an angle to accommodate the addition against an existing rear ell. Work included the bathroom and new rear deck and the reconstruction of a side porch.