High-end Architect offers plans for budget conscious - The Post & Courier

One of our favorite architecture and design team partners, Herlong & Associates, made headlines recently with their new company - Flatfish Island Designs, LLC. It's a great new concept that brings quality architecture to the budget conscious consumer. Click here to read the Post & Courier's write up. Congrats & the plans look BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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Project Update - Mt. Pleasant Renovation

"Eclectic Update / Kitchen Island Lover's Dream"

This unique renovation project came to us through our collaboration with the fabulous design team at Herlong & Associate's who we collaborated with on the 2009 Symphony Show House. This client's stunning home, originally built in the early 1980's, is located in the heart of Mt. Pleasant on a 4-acre oasis that could easily lead to you to believe that the nearest neighbor is miles away. The clients have put their hearts' & souls' into making this every-day home a beautiful retreat, shielded from all of those everyday stressors - inside & out.

As was common when this home was built, the kitchen, although not necessarily small, can become cramped quarters when entertaining. In the new design one wall will be removed opening the space to a glorious sun room and cozy family room. Also, the newly renovated pool and impeccable exterior landscaping will essentially be brought into the kitchen by adding a huge sink window.

Our clients have been a pleasure to work with throughout the design collaboration process. William has incorporated the detail oriented features that make each space he designs truly unique and a perfect living and entertaining space for this client.

Stay tuned for the larger details of the larger than life island and a laundry room that you might just want to move into.

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Last chance to tour '09 Symphony Showhouse

Yes....I'm blogging about the showhouse again.  I'm probably going to make some designer's REALLY happy with me right now - but I just wrote something in this blog and couldn't help but bust out laughing (yes - I am sleep deprived).  I just used the word "designer" and the phrase "sweat equity" IN THE SAME SENTENCE!!!!!  I dedicate this blog to all of those talented installers and tradespeople that turn our visions into reality all year long.  (If this doesn't disqualify me from next year's showhouse - I'm getting one of those shirt pocket spy cameras for documentation - or maybe blackmail).  

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Now that we've all calmed down & the showhouse has proven itself successful (so far $80k in donations handed over to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra - record breaking response), it's pretty darn funny to look back and remember some of the things that were witnessed during the preparation and early preview days of the showhouse (including one of my guests spilling red wine on a WHITE rug!!!!).  

On to the purpose of this blog - the 2009 Symphony Designer Showhouse at the Maison du Pre Inn on the corner of E. Bay & George will reopen for a final two weeks during Spoleto.  This will be your last opportunity this year to contribute to the CSO while exploring creations by many of Charleston's most talented designers.  Of course - be sure to check out our "Manhattan Kitchen" (term stolen from a guest) designed in association with the fabulous team at Herlong & Associates.   

For information about the showhouse, please click here to visit the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League's website.  

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KSKC Collaborates with Herlong & Associates in the 2009 Symphony Designer Showhouse

King Street Kitchen Company is one of 23 area designers chosen to add modern comforts to one of the 2009 Symphony Designer Showhouses in historic downtown Charleston.  KSKC, in collaboration with the talented team at Herlong & Associates, designed and constructed the galley kitchen and the vanity in the bath, along with other design components of the main room. King Street Kitchen Company is located at 543 King Street in the Upper King Design District in historic downtown Charleston.

Take a step back in time to 1803 as you visit five historical houses enhanced with 21st Century comforts while preserving historical features that span more than 200 years.  Charleston Symphony Orchestra League’s Designer Showhouse, Maison du Pré, features an eco-friendly room, another with space-saving innovations, and two renovated piazzas.  Additionally, this year’s showhouse features a designer boutique offering everything from furniture and housewares to jewelry and clothing; Cafe Intermezzo, where guests can savor Lowcountry-inspired dishes with a French touch; daily musical entertainment throughout the property; and a drawing for a Lexus GS450n Hybrid sedan.

Daily, 10am-4pm, Sundays 1-4pm (closed Easter Sunday). $20; $15 advance. (843)723-0020.