Wilmington Magazine Jan-Feb 2023

portfolio plans (or, of course, modify any of
those pre-designed).
“We worked closely with HGTV to
incorporate the latest design trends into
the home. They made sure every square
inch was utilized,” Overton says. “Scott was
able to really help us turn the plan design
around quickly.” The plan template, dubbed
“Oak Hill,” is one designed with an open
living concept and an exterior that “tips
its hat” to the modern farmhouse trend,
Sullivan explains. But the modified HGTV
Smart Home 2022 comes with unexpected
surprises such as a main level owner’s
suite with access to a private rear deck
built with high performance, sustainably
made composite decking materials and
LED lighting, adjacent to an outdoor pool.
The privilege of working with HGTV
on a smart home design was not just the
television exposure, Overton explains,
but the opportunity to expand their range
with smart-living features under the
guise of HGTV professionals, which they
now pass along to their clients.
“It’s not just tech features,” she says.
“They incorporate ways to live smart,
which is less about tech now and more
about lifestyle and well-being.”
Sullivan explains the adjustments to
the floor plan.
“There are unexpected surprises such
as the hidden pantry accessed through
full height cabinet doors, a laundry chute
from the owner’s closet to the laundry
area, a drop zone for package delivery
and a large second floor recreation room
that extends to a second-floor porch,”
Sullivan explains.
Other notable features include a
dedicated pet space underneath the stairs,
as well as a wet-space combo in the master
bathroom (a soaking tub inside the walkin
shower, so the homeowners can enjoy
the body sprays of the shower one step
away from their bath). And, if this ensuite
spa didn’t already seem idyllic, the digital
Showering System includes built-in
speakers and lighting customizations for
a multi-sensory experience.
The house also incorporates modern
technological resources, such as many
voice-enabled devices and a wireless
security system throughout the home. The
Skylights can be operated from a tablet
to bring in light and fresh air throughout
the day (and they have rain sensors to
close as needed, which come in handy for
Wilmington summer surprise showers).
For the interior design of the home,
HGTV design star Tiffany Brooks, of
Tiffany Brooks Interiors, took the lead.
Sean Lewis, Construction
Manager, and Holly
Overton, Vice President, of
Charter Building Group
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