Chip’s gift for spacial planning is highlighted through the way the various outdoor spaces provide such effortless functionality in such an organic and inviting aesthetic.  The outdoor kitchen, with its dueling grills and dining for 8, is located just steps away from the indoor kitchen making meal preparation (and clean up) a snap. The dining […]

While most of Misty Mill’s renovations focused on accommodating large family gatherings and welcoming guests, the master suite was all about creating a private retreat for Chip & Pauli. They needed a calm secluded spot to rest and recharge before jumping back into entertaining mode. And that soft-landing spot…well, it undoubtedly doubles as the focal […]

In keeping with Misty Mill’s casual-luxury cues, our design team started with a neutral color palate for the shiplap walls and large-scale porcelain floor tiles for the master bath but integrated hidden indulgences like Amazon Alexa enable mirrors, heated floors and a heated shower seat.  The versatile Kohler vanities with integrated power and storage solutions […]

Misty Mill was originally built with a log cabin kit in 1988 and when we found it, it was in really rough shape both inside and out. And while we were excited to tackle a big project like this…we also wanted to be able to actually relax and enjoy it once we finished renovations.  Knowing […]

If ever there was a “Chip Wade” boat house…this is it! Chip’s signature design style is all about creating multifunctional and timeless spaces…and with his engineering background, this multifunctionality is usually achieved through some moving portion of the design (movement = multifunction).  So, let’s explore the transitional parts of this boat house that makes it […]

  The kitchen, flanking the entry, sets the tone for the stylish “summer camp” approach to the cabin renovation. To create this casual yet elegant kitchen we designed a custom tile backsplash with Daltile’s keystones. The foxhall green cabinetry, matte black footrail and classic quartzite countertops are the perfect combination for the boy scout chic […]

Milledgeville served as Georgia’s capital city from 1803 when the Georgia legislature surveyed the land and named it in honor of the then-current governor, John Milledge, until 1868 when the capital was moved to the emerging symbol of the New South, Atlanta. Milledgeville is the only city in the U.S., with the exception of Washington […]

Lake Sinclair made its home in Middle Georgia in 1953 when the Georgia Power Company finally finished construction of the Sinclair Dam.  The power company began construction of the dam all the way back in 1929 to harness the power of the Oconee River but the company had to suspend work shortly thereafter when the […]