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All-American Details

By Kristin Mayhall
May 01, 2013
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Add charm and architectural details to your home with these high-quality products made here in the USA!
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In The Details

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In true All-American style, the Cottage features board-and-batten style shutters from Southern Traditions Window Fashions of Greenville, SC and custom made locally in Fountain Inn, SC.

Adding to the authenticity and true southern touch of the shutters is the hand crafted shutter hinges and holdbacks by The Heirloom Companies of Campobello, SC.

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Porch Time

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The All American Cottage features a wrap around Southern style sitting porch complete with a traditional painted blue ceiling. (Valspar 5002-5B, Dreamy Clouds).

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New Meets Old

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New meets old in this master bedroom designed by Sandy Hankins from SH Designs. The one-of-a-kind headboard was crafted using reclaimed white oak and hand forged iron from the experts at Heriloom Stair & Iron.

Adding a unique reuse of a true American made timepiece, the nightstands are antique Singer sewing machines converted into functional cabinets. All interiors in the master bedroom are by Sandy Hankins/SH Designs, Branches and Burlap Home.

Adding to the warmth of the room is the Homestead Resort Taupe Valspar Paint (7003-1)

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Crisp and Clean

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The alley-style master bathroom beams an expansive walk-in shower and neutral colored cabinets and countertops that connect together for a crisp and clean feel.

Cabinets and Countertops are made and sourced in the USA by Wellborn Cabinet of Ashland, AL and Corian Counterops.

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Pops of Color

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The All American Cottage features a classic Cape Cod style, using light crèmes and grays mixed with pops of green and orange.

Using all Valspar paints, this color block approach adds a stunning atmosphere to this well-appointed space. (Valspar 7006-1 Homestead Resort Jefferson White).

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Custom Touches

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Surrounded by a custom-designed mantel from Dillard-Jones Builders, the Isokern modular gas fireplace is built in place using real brick. Not only does the fireplace add a textural balance to this airy room, it’s also environmentally advantageous and safe due to the pumice quality of the brick.

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The Team

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Posted on the welcoming front porch is the team behind the All American Cottage: Tom Dillard and Susan Vernon with company mascot, Jonesie. Back row (L-R) Thomas Major, JC Urps, Lindsay Urps, Richie Martin.

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Instant Heirlooms

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With a worldly impression yet very authentic style, the study stays true to American roots by featuring a custom made desk by The Heirloom Companies of Campobello, SC.

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Cottage Details

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New meets old with the iron floor registers. With fine precision, each piece was produced by The Heirloom Companies of Campobello, SC using a state-of-the-art CNC plasma technology.

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Convenient and Smart

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Blending convenience with smart organization, the All American Cottage features a dog feeding area on the main level with a pet shower sprayer installed in the nearby shower and a gorgeous vanity style cabinet by Wellborn Cabinets, Inc. Inset a yellow labroador puppy to truly add a finishing touch.

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Subtle but Impactful

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The interior of the All American Cottage features LP SmartSide panels, one of the fastest growing brands of interior and exterior siding in America.

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All-American Kitchen

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The kitchen of the All American Cottage features Monterey Style Maple cabinets in Glacier Pewter Finish provided by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. of Ashland, Alabama and Made In USA stainless appliances from Dacor.

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Locally Sourced

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From mountain to rock to countertops, the crisp granite pairs nicely with the subway style tiling and Wellborn Cabinets of the Kitchen. Sourced from a fittingly named city, the countertops were procured from Stone Mountain Ga and installed by Carolina Foothills Studio of Travelers Rest, SC.

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Built for Comfort

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Cozy enough for a afternoon nap, the screened porch features Trex Transcend® Decking and LP siding. The comfortable yet durable outdoor furniture is from Fire House Causal Living Store and finished off with bright interior selections from Sandy Hankins/SH Designs, Branches and Burlap Home.

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Built to Last

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Exterior features of the All American Cottage are sure to last a lifetime due to the usage of LP Smartside siding and Valspar’s durable and fade-resistance paints.

  • Exterior Color – Valpsar Homestead Resort White (7006-1)
  • Shutters – Valspar Copper Abode Brown (3011-9)
  • Porch Ceiling – Dreamy Clouds (5002-5B)

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Pretty and Practical

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Hurricane season may never be a worry to the location of this All American Cottage, but these Bahamas-style shutters on the side of the home add a beautiful architectural style to the side of the house. Provided and made in two South Carolina cities, the shutters are from Southern Traditions Window Fashions of Greenville, SC and crafted in Fountain Inn, SC.

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Innovative Design

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American made and family owned, Dacor has provided innovative kitchen appliances including a range top stove, cabinet deck refrigerator with French doors, and wall oven.

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A Place To Play

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Playful, fun, and a little costal, the upper level media room is perfect for laid back entertaining.

The made in America Valspar paint in Aspen Gray (6004-2A) is a perfect complement to the space.

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Energy Efficient

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Keeping the All American Cottage healthier and more energy efficient, Icynene spray foam insulation has been used throughout the All American Cottage. Provided and installed by Galloway-Bell Inc. of Easley SC

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A Dash of Pattern

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Adding a dash of pattern, the interior window treatments complement the neutral colored walls of the guest bedroom. Sourced from Southern Traditions Window Fashions, these high quality treatments are featured throughout both the interior and exterior areas of the home.

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One of a Kind

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This shop-built stair unit by The Heirloom Companies of Campobello, SC, features railing assembled with red oak box newels and handrail. The balusters are panels carefully cut from poplar wood on a CNC router. All materials were purchased in the USA.

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Entertaining Made Easy

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Cookouts and entertaining will be in great plenty on the outside patio. Paving stones were sourced from Sims Stone and the built-in grill was provided by Dacor.

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