home of distinction The sunroom is the go-to space for casual family and friend time — from morning coffee curled up on the L-shaped sectional; brunch around the pedestal table; late-day lattes with friends; or even crafts with the couple’s young daughter. 61 ENCOURAGE TOGETHERNESS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME OFFERING SANCTUARY.” rooms. Book-ending the cooking/island area, each of these side rooms features various structural focal points such as window walls, fireplaces and French doors, seamlessly blending the hub of the home with both practical function and complementary architectural aesthetics. Builder David James articulated the architectural design. “I like to say we the builder put the ‘color’ into a home,” James says. “The house is drafted initially in black and white; and from that point we come in and strive to give the home-owner exactly what he or she wants structurally in a custom home. The couple wanted a traditional, brick home, adapted to our coastal environment. Porches, terraces and outside living spaces, of course, are very desirable in this case.” Case in point, the ceiling-to-floor window wall in the family room. From this room, French doors open to a covered brick porch offering an extended outdoor living space. Additionally, steps from the porch lead to a meticulously landscaped flag-stone terrace, perfect for relaxing or dining alfresco. An outdoor shower, just beyond the terrace, beckons after a summer day at the beach. Located at the north end of a Head Road subdivision, the home is adjacent to a wooded area within sight of Hewletts www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM
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