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Po9« 16—Supplennant to Th« Brunswick Boocon. June. 1987 Builders txperiment In Their Own Houses BY MARJORIE MEGIVERN We might inuigine that home builders live in mansions that arc ar chitectural dreams. After all, they have the expertise and the latest in novations right at their fingertips. Pati Lewellyn, a realtor who's Calabash Information Boikltaglntpeciar... M«7ir, Do^Us StnvDoits... GoamlBhiocra: Robert Wekh PaUUwrtW-. Sonjrt Stmoi' ^ ' ’ ScsjrMoort Linda Robots Fin Department Reseat Sqqad Calabash Regulations The Tnm d Calabuh hu h« “Dm «ad DoiTa^ eiUe (ram eWe lewi, aodi H ■ wo- Mbtfoo aftiial flmracks. VWteninedadlenInkitnmaollcll*- Uaa. keep defi (Cace4, Ofcd or 00 Imbet, md oteem the B milts per how meed HmM •« married to a builder and helps with his business, says that Inuige is not necessarily true. “Uke the shoemaker's family who go barefoot, we sometimes can't even get our own houses finished,” she said. In fact, the Calabash woman, who designed their Village Green house with her husband, Darius, granted an interview with the stipulation that no outside pictures be taken. “We just don't have it like we want It yet,” she explained. The interior, however, is complete, of strikingly simple design, with an extensive use of tile that demonstrates the Lewellyns’ creativity and willingness to experi ment “We wanted to try putting tile everywhere, and now we’ve done til ed arches like ours for some other people," she said. Entering the front door, one is im mediately transported to a Spanish garden, in a foyer with tile underfoot and abundant greenery everywhere. Philodendron surrounds a fig tree that reaches the ceiling. Arches that frame entrances to liv ing room, kitchen, and dining room, are outlined with tiles in a light brown, the same material that covers all floor qiace except tor bedrooms, which are carpeted. Tile -also lines the window sills and kit chen countertops. The most dramatic spot in the house Is the master bathroom, where a sunken, 42-inch tub Is covered and surrounded by dark brown tilework, against which Pali's greenery makes a bright splash. "We tried tile all over the house because we have two airedales,” (See HOUSE BUOJJERS, Page 20) Calabash Calabash, formerlY called Pea Landing, was a thriving com munity In the 1800s, when peanuts dominated the economy. It b^an a decline In the 20th century, but the first seafood restaurant opened In 1940, followed by at least 20 others In (he next 40 years, making the town a "seafood capital." A first council and mayor were elected In the 60s, but the town was not Incorporated until 1973. Now, In 1937, it Is building a water system and a town hall, and has a population of 201, with 109 permanent housing units! STAFF FHOrOtYMAIJCMhlMICIVttN PATI LEWEIXYN tends tbe fig tree that takes center itage In her foyer» framed by one of several tiled arches in the home. TRADERS' VILLAGE OUTLETS Ut waiaSSaSn CLOTHING a SHOES FOR THE FAMILY! TOWELS, LINENS S ACCESSORIES FOR THE HOME I Towel & Linen Calabash 579-6885/Shallatte 754-7771 Aprons Place Mats Cookbooks Table Cloths Curtains Kitchf f; Accessories Both Accessories Choir Pods Towels Beach Towels Beach Blankets Both Sheets Sheets Bedspreads Pillows Mattress Pods Stuffed Animals by Russ & Applause Carolina Sportswear 1st Quality Men's & Ladies' Fashions 579-6885 Swimsuits Cover-Ups Shorts Clomdiggers Blouses Shirts Slacks Big-Toll Men's Golf Shirts Gifts Sewing Notions Porcelain Dolls Candles Blinds Greeting Cords Soap Wicker viiiage Shoe 579-2097 Tennis Shoes Golf Shoes Boot Shoes Running Shoes Sandies Loafers Ladies' Flats Joy Walkers Handbags
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