About Us
Julie O'Connor is the owner of American Vernacular, Inc. and currently sits on several local architectural review boards reviewing home designs. American Vernacular is a design firm established 12 years ago, specializing in traditional design. Projects range from kitchen renovations to historic restorations to new construction. American Vernacular continually creates unique custom homes for discriminating clients throughout the Lowcountry. Using traditional architectural elements, American Vernacular designs for today's living while incorporating the needs of clients and their unique home sites. In addition to custom designs, American Vernacular is a proponent of Historic Preservation. Julie has in depth preservation experience in the Historic Districts of Nantucket, MA, Charleston, SC, Sullivan's Island, SC and Mount Pleasant, SC. This experience enables American Vernacular to provide clients with a high level of preservation knowledge and expertise. Interior detailing of a home is just as important as the exterior design and American Vernacular can provide full interior elevations and detailing.
Seen in the following publications:
Charleston Style & Design
Summer 2009
"New Beginnings with Old World Style"
Delaney Residence - pg 121
Charleston Style & Design
Fall 2010
"Made to Last"
Slack Residence - pg 154
Charleston Home+Design
Summer 2011
"Army Wives: Wendy Davis"
Private Residence - pg 92
Charleston Home+Design
Winter 2012
"Dream Kitchens"
Slack Residence - pg 182
Services Provided
Bathroom Design, Building Design, Construction Drawings, Custom Homes, Floor Plans, Historic Building Conservation, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Space Planning
Areas Served
Charleston, Folly Beach, Hanahan, Isle of Palms, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, N Charleston, North Charleston, Sullivans Island
Credentials
2 Houzz Awards
1 Houzz Badge
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4 Reviews for American Vernacular
sbrunge
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Client
Julie O'Connor is wonderful to work with for architectural designs. She is cheerful and listens well to client's ideas. She is creative in her designs. We did a kitchen, dining, laundry room, and butler's pantry renovation. Julie came up with a design that used the space efficiently. The design was beautiful. We remain pleased with the renovation. We will use Julie again when we renovate our master bathroom area.
October 30, 2014
carebare
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Client
Julie is the best architect I have ever worked with. She is creative and so talented. It was because of the homes we saw in Ion that we chose her. Every single home she showed us were already the ones I had picked as my favorites. She is patient and funny. She will take the idea you already have and make it 10 times better. She doesn't try to change your mind but will steer you in the right direction to still have the look you want. When things aren't coming together she will come up with another idea to make it work. When I had a brief meltdown because of something she and I had planned on and the workers said it wasn't possible. She said " don't worry you will have it" and sure enough it was accomplished that same day. We are about to sheetrock and the house is so beautiful! There will be photos soon.
January 23, 2013
William Woodcock
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Client
THE best! Julie O'Connor listens to you and follows through with your choices. She guides you to the right decisions and has extensive knowledge of materials and construction.
She not only designs but is a "hand holder" to the very end of your project to coordinate with the contractor and will site visit for you.
Professional and creative is her way of doing business as evidenced by the many return clients she has worked with on multiple construction projects.
September 8, 2011Last modified:September 8, 2011
jenoi2
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Client
We would not have even begun our kitchen remodel if it weren't for Julie O'Connor's ideas and confident attitude. We wanted a change but were overwhelmed. Julie came in and was able to see the possibilities in our space that we were blind to. By replacing our 80's eat-in kitchen area with a sleek and modern island, and completely revising the floor plan, we now have a more beautiful, but also more functional space! And the kitchen is more bright and spacious than ever. She was available through the entire remodel to consult with the contractor about even the most miniscule details and engaged him in wanting to make this the best project he had ever done. I highly recommend her!
September 7, 2011Last modified:September 7, 2011
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6 Comments
Commented: Love the desk, please share any information you have about it.Sorry! That was a client piece - so I don't have info on it...
January 2, 2018
Commented: Dining nookThank you! It's about 10' x 8'
April 1, 2017
Commented: CarportThe overall dimensions are 22'-8" wide x 34'-6" deep. There is a 14'-6" deep storage room at the back
August 30, 2014
Commented: How deep is this screened porch? 8'? 6'? Something else?The screened porch is 12' deep. So glad you like it!
April 13, 2013
Commented: How deep is this porch? 8'? 6'? Something else?The front porch is 10' deep. Plenty of space for hanging out and enjoying the view of the park across the street!
April 13, 2013
Commented: Can you tell me what are the dimensions of this pool?I'm not sure of the exact dimensions,but it is something like 12' x 30'
April 12, 2013
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