Brandon Webster Photography

Donald Chapman, AIA,CMB This unique project, located in Donalds, South Carolina began with the owners requesting three primary uses. First, it was have separate guest accommodations for family and friends when visiting their rural area. The desire to house and display collectible cars was the second goal. The owner’s passion of wine became the final feature incorporated into this multi use structure. This Guest House – Collector Garage – Wine Cellar was designed and constructed to settle into the picturesque farm setting and be reminiscent of an old house that once stood in the pasture. The front porch invites you to sit in a rocker or swing while enjoying the surrounding views. As you step inside the red oak door, the stair to the right leads guests up to a 1150 SF of living space that utilizes varied widths of red oak flooring that was harvested from the property and installed by the owner. Guest accommodations feature two bedroom suites joined by a nicely appointed living and dining area as well as fully stocked kitchen to provide a self-sufficient stay. Disguised behind two tone stained cement siding, cedar shutters and dark earth tones, the main level of the house features enough space for storing and displaying six of the owner’s automobiles. The collection is accented by natural light from the windows, painted wainscoting and trim while positioned on three toned speckled epoxy coated floors. The third and final use is located underground behind a custom built 3” thick arched door. This climatically controlled 2500 bottle wine cellar is highlighted with custom designed and owner built white oak racking system that was again constructed utilizing trees that were harvested from the property in earlier years. Other features are stained concrete floors, tongue and grooved pine ceiling and parch coated red walls. All are accented by low voltage track lighting along with a hand forged wrought iron & glass chandelier that is positioned above a wormy chestnut tasting table. Three wooden generator wheels salvaged from a local building were installed and act as additional storage and display for wine as well as give a historical tie to the community, always prompting interesting conversations among the owner’s and their guests. This all-electric Energy Star Certified project allowed the owner to capture all three desires into one environment… Three birds… one stone.

Photography by Rob Karosis

Designed by Marie Meko, Allied ASID

Located in Kelowna, BC, this private residence takes summer living completely outdoors. With lush gardens, fire pit, water feature and views to Okanagan Lake, the homeowners have turned their back porch to a true retreat. Well known for hot summers, the residents of the Okanagan area enjoy warm weather from early spring until late fall. The homeowners required a solution that would provide shade from the sun and protection from insects, while retaining the views to the lake and the gardens. In order to make the most of their back porch, homeowners selected Phantom’s motorized retractable screens that provide shelter from the blazing summer sun and do not block views to the outside or the fresh breeze from the lake. The selected mesh — E-Screen 7510 — offers maximum sun control and UV blockage, thereby maintaining cooler temperatures within the screened area. The motorized screens were recessed into the porch columns, staying out of sight unless lowered.

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Front porch with swings. Exterior Board and Batten painted Black with standing seam metal roof. Rosemary colored sconce lighting and brass address numbers.

The glass doors leading from the Great Room to the screened porch can be folded to provide three large openings for the Southern breeze to travel through the home. Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com

Derik Olsen Photography

Finished photo Power washed, Treated with biodegradable solution, Benjamin Moore Stain and or Latex Paint.

Shed (flat) roof portico adds great curb appeal and protection on a budget. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.

Darryl Dobson

Chandelier, Laura Lee Designs

Renovated outdoor patio with new flooring, furnishings upholstery, pass through window, and skylight. Design by Petrie Point Interior Design. Lorin Klaris Photography

David Burroughs

Joe DeMaio Photography