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TM 66 WBM august 2014 Fast-forward approximately three years, and after numerous cross-continent architectural and construction collabora-tions, interior design deci-sions and artistic detailing via Skype, email and texts, the Caseys have come home, at last, to their beach house. Sarah says it is “an absolute dream come true,” crediting the vision and craftsmanship of those she calls amaz-ingly talented people. From the start of the design pro-cess, an important overall goal for both local architect Michael Kersting and the Caseys was that their newly constructed 3,714-square-foot, five-bedroom home pay homage to the original cottage at 314 South Lumina Avenue. At the same time, they wanted to offer a more spacious, functional footplan conducive to large family get-togethers and enter-taining guests. “The Caseys wanted the house certainly to fit with the traditions of Wrightsville Beach, but were also interested in some edgier, contem-porary details — ones that both reflected the traditional Wrightsville Beach cottage, but also worked well as a current home for the active fam-ily,” Kersting says. For these more traditional pur-poses, Kersting’s design included various exposed structural elements, asphalt shingles, paneled ceilings and, as a nod to the original home’s dark green box porch, the same deep green color chosen for the current home’s captured porch overlooking Banks Channel. Kersting incorporated more contemporary elements, like the kitchen cabinetry, for the blended style desired. “All along we wanted to mix the old with the new. More modern, but not all modern,” Sarah says. “And we wanted one big, open room in the main living area that was light and airy with high ceilings, and exposed beams because we wanted them as the focal point of the house. The beams actually started all of the design style.” Days and evenings are often spent dockside on Banks Channel as the Caseys and their guests enjoy all the amenities of the furnished pier. It’s your home. When you re-imagine your space, it’s your life that gets a redesign. Transform yours with all the details that make home a happy place. Our showroom product experts share your passion for getting it right, helping you select the perfect bath, kitchen and lighting products for your building or remodeling project. ©2014 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. FERGUSON.COM Wilmington 1925 Dawson Street (910) 343-0334 Shallotte 4640 East Coast Lane (910) 755-5060 Make mealtime Memorable SAVE MONEY ON OUR FLOOR MODELS AND CLEARANCE ITEMS SEE AN ASSOCIATE FOR DETAILS.


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