home of distinction TRADITIONAL “We’ve been in Wilmington 14 years, but waited until we had our first child for this house,” say the homeowners, who have a 4-year-old daughter and are expecting a second baby in mid-March. “We knew exactly what we wanted our home to be. Functional. Comfortable. Calm. Traditional. But with a twist,” they laugh. “We live casually. You won’t find too many formal gatherings in our home — especially at this stage of our lives. You are much more likely to find us hosting kid birthday parties or oyster roasts in our backyard, and so our home definitely needed to fit our casual lifestyle. It needed to be a family house first and foremost.” Enter Wilmington residential design firm, Design House, known for spacious, quaint-looking homes that offer more livability in less space. Principal designers John Croom and Troy Kenny matched what the homeowners desired for their home and growing family. The creamy-brick exterior blends elegant tradition with the nuances of a coastal home located off Greenville Loop Road within sight of Hewletts Creek. Many porches, terraces and outdoor living spaces offer the amenities of a casual home while meeting the practical needs of a young couple with a growing family. Clean, contemporary lines with a twist of tradition greet family and friends. Opposite: The foyer décor and furniture selections set the overall ambience of the home. 58 WBM march 2014
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