landscape that required a ton of water or
maintenance.”
The landscaper, Neil Taylor with One World
Design, was more than happy to oblige. Instead
of laying down any kind of turf or elaborate
garden scheme, he chose to plant a delicate array
of wildflowers.
“Everything out there is native and it only
needs to be watered for a year,” Brown adds.
After that, the self-sustaining plants will require
little, if any, upkeep. In fact, because of their
desire to be environmentally friendly, Taylor
even got the landscape accredited as a Certified
Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife
Federation.
With laidback attitude and contemporary
classics, the Browns’ beach house keeps traditional
summer style, all year long.
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WBM august 2011
Making
remodel of a
Homeowners:
Kathy and Tony Brown
Architectural designer:
Bryan Humphrey
Building contractor:
Bryan Humphrey Design
and Construction
Appliances: Sears
Bath hardware:
Restoration Hardware
Plumbing:
Plumber Medic Inc.
Plumber: Jeff Desantis
Plumbing Fixtures:
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
Electric:
Coastal Custom Electric
Electric fixtures:
Butler’s Electric
Kitchen counters:
Bryan Humphrey Design
and Construction
Master bathroom:
Meyer Laminates
Floors:
Southeastern Wood Products
Floor installer:
Evans Hardwood Floors
Tile supplier: Home Depot
Tile installer: Tuscany Tile
Carpet supplier:
Carpet 1 Floor and Home
Carpet installer:
CJ’s Carpet Service
Walls: Special Wood
Cabinetry and built-in
furniture designer and
installer: Bryan Humphrey
Design and Construction
Painting:
John Sharley and Fresh Coats
HVAC: Fire and Ice
Heating and Cooling
Landscaping:
One World Design
Pavement/driveway:
The Dirt Merchants
Roofing:
Southbay Roofing LLC
remodels and renovations
A built-in bench
provides a resting
place before heading
up the steps to
the cantilevered
deck. Slate-gray
siding reminiscent
of asbestos siding
offers a twist on the
traditional.
The natural landscape is accredited as a Certified Wildlife
Habitat and will soon bloom with wildflowers.