Settled... a foreign concept thus far.

So we started thinking. With great job security, we are definitely here for 15 years at least. That will get our 3 year old and 1 year old through high school. We are ready to settle. The first 5 years of marriage have been house hopping from atlanta to here. We have lived in 3 houses so far. We are ready to stay in one place long term now! So the idea of building seemed very practical. Plus with the market, you can build a home with instant equity due to the low labor/materials cost. So we started the hunt for an architect. We first found a modern architect and visited some of his properties that were incredible!! With some real estate advice from a few people, we decided, as much as we love the ultra-modern design, it may not be best for resale down the road. It would really narrow our buying pool in the future. So we decided on "a modern blend" being the best fit for us. We then were referred to our incredible architect, David Kenoyer, out of Raleigh. He pushes the envelope way beyond cookie cutter and really uses some clean lines, unique materials, and does things with a modern flare while still appealing to the "masses". (www.kdkdesigngroup.com). He was thrilled about the project having a little more modern element to it and immediately cranked out the first design. It was a perfect fit from the get go. We may have changed little things here and there but he really nailed what we wanted the first time. An open concept floor plan, "nanny suite" with downstairs kitchennette, wide open views, tons of windows, and a warm modern feel. He had great suggestions of using "traditional " elements in modern way and bringing the outdoors in with flush wood texture on the walls and walls of windows. From the outside it may not look ultra modern, but we are using some pretty awesome materials, doing things a little different, and doing a more modern feel inside. The idea was not to detract a more traditional buyer while still appealing to a modern taste. A challenging task but I think it is accomplished! David has been great to work with and I would suggest him to anyone with a variety of styles, he is a master of his trade! (plans courtesy of David Kenoyer- http://www.kdkdesigngroup.com/)

So, I am ready to get going! The idea of living in a house for over a decade is amazing! I cannot wait to get started!