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Editor... In this issue: Dream Designs: Modern Elegance Meets Southern CharmTake a look at the sweeping photos and unique floor plans of this Hilton Head Island stunner for design and construction ideas to incorporate into your own home or building project. Four Floors of Elegance
An elegant spiral staircase off the foyer soars between the main living area and the bedroom level, with the master suite one floor above. Owners and guests can also reach other floors in a one-person elevator. The dining room, living room and kitchen with breakfast nook are on the main living area. French doors open from the living room and breakfast area onto a full-width covered porch at the rear of the home that, not coincidentally, overlooks the harbor. The master suite on the next level includes a 486-square-foot bedroom with two French doors opening onto another rear deck that overlooks the harbor and a breakfast bar. The master bath includes a spa tub, marble shower and his-and-her vanities. A 126-square-foot walk-in closet completes the master suite. This level also includes a laundry room and a second bedroom with private bath. The hall above the foyer leads to French doors that open to a full-width deck on the front of the home. The top floor features two more bedrooms, each with private baths, and ample attic storage space. The garage level features two bays (with room for up to three cars) and an office that opens onto a full-width patio that also overlooks the harbor. Termites and Flooding and Winds, Oh My! Nimphius did not want to rely on the area’s traditional building materials when building his home. He did not think they were substantial enough to withstand the rigors of coastal winds, floods and termites that batter the region. After researching alternative building methods, Nimphius chose to use Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Not only did the construction process provide the strength and termite protection he desired, it provided soundproofing and fireproofing for the seven townhouses he has built in Windmill Harbor to date.
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