Here in the Lowcountry, where we enjoy a landscape comprised of beaches, marshes, maritime forests, and inlet waterways, every homesite is beautiful. In all the years we’ve been building homes along the Carolina coast, though, we’ve found that we particularly enjoy working on corner lots. Why? Because from a construction perspective, they provide the unique opportunity to show off more than just the front elevation of a home. 

In the case of this corner lot in Palmetto Bluff, the homeowner was not afraid to push the boundaries of traditional design. We took advantage of that fact by implementing truly one-of-a-kind features, from multiple styles of siding to an interior floating staircase. There’s something new to see from every angle!

As you might have guessed, these unique design elements combine to make this home quite the eye-catcher. Let’s take a look at them in detail! 

The home’s three different types of siding create a varied, yet seamless, exterior look. 

We used a combination of Artisan lap siding, board and batten siding, and Aspyre bevel channel siding from James Hardie to make the exterior of this corner lot home pop. 

First, we installed the white lap siding with a reduced reveal, or visible space between the siding’s horizontal rows. To add contrast, we used white board and batten siding, which provided a vertical element. We finished the remainder of the exterior walls with white bevel channel siding, which has a tongue-in-groove appearance. 

By mixing these different siding styles, we gave the home’s exterior greater depth and loads of visual appeal. 

Classic Lowcountry home design elements complement the unique mixture of siding. 

Tabby is a form of concrete derived from a blend of lime, oyster shells, sand, and water. It has been a long-time southern coastal building material in the US and is a certifiable Lowcountry staple. 

We applied tabby stucco to this home’s foundation and window sills, which looks beautiful alongside the painted white brick and chimney. Together with the white siding, these elements create a blend of materials and textures that—although varied—result in a seamless look. 

Carefully-considered window and porch details provide a truly custom feel. 

The exterior of the home features windows from Marvin’s Elevate line. In addition to being sleek and elegant, the style of the windows helps bring the home’s myriad brick and siding styles together. There is also a wrap-around back porch which is accessible through the family room. It is equipped with a Phantom screen, so owners can enjoy the indoor/outdoor living space year-round. 

It’s small, impactful details like these that take a custom home in the Lowcountry to the next level. 

The floating staircase is the focal piece of this corner lot, offering a gorgeous aesthetic both inside and out. 

Keeping the corner lot positioning in mind, we installed a floating staircase in this home. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the stairway is breathtaking to look at from the outside. However, it also makes a wonderful statement as soon as you walk through the front door thanks to the reclaimed wood step tread and timeless trim. 

Incorporating a floating staircase also allowed us enough space to build a mudroom drop zone. This space is hidden away by a concealed door, ensuring it doesn’t distract from the home’s interior or exterior appearance. 

With its unique corner lot design, every space in this home is eye-catching!

Looking for more information about building a custom home in Palmetto Bluff or another community here in the Lowcountry? Contact us to learn more about how we can help make your dreams a reality. We also encourage you to follow our regular Currents series for more design-build ideas!