10Nov

Introducing an exciting new collaboration between Timeless Home Builders and Rivers Design House LLC. Bringing enhanced design and rendering capabilities.

Historically, as part of our design-build process, Timeless Craftsmen (AKA Timeless Home Builders) did all of our 3-Dimensional (3D) modeling in-house. We found that 3D design was far superior to 2D CAD systems as it minimized the possibility of ‘gotchas’ during the construction phase (such as a doorway that hits an angled ceiling when opening it)… but more importantly, it allowed us to help our Clients visual their spaces much better. In our opinion, 3D really helped people better understand what was being designed, and helped ensure that the ‘reality not matching the vision’: 

  • How big a space would be and how does that space ‘feel’
  • What kind of sightlines and views exist throughout the home
  • Does the scale work (ceiling heights, windows sizes, fireplaces, trim, etc.)?
  • Does a certain area need more texture (board and batten, shiplap, tile, etc.)?
  • Will the intended furniture fit the space?
  • Will the space feel cluttered, spartan, or just-right?
  • Which colors will look best together?

More recently, we began to experience demand for the types of highly detailed interior and/or exterior renderings that help facilitate detailed design and decorating choices far ahead of the construction process. This capability also helped Clients visualize the end product better which sped decision making and further de-risked the final result. While we love 3D models, we always found it tedious and time consuming to get from a rough design to construction drawings. We knew that the detailed drawings and renderings were necessary, but understood that these tasks were not the highest and best use of our time. What we needed was a partner that could bridge that capability for us. So today, we at Timeless Craftsmen, are proud to announce a new collaborative relationship with Rivers Design House LLC. This relationship not only helps us with models, drawings and renderings, but provides us a partner that understands the industry and brings another set of creative design eyes to the table. Together, this team has just released our first set of drawings for a custom-build Client on Lake Murray in Chapin, SC. Further, we continue to evolve the exterior aesthetics of this residence via highly-detailed color renderings of candidate textures, materials and colors. By doing so, we reduce risk while assisting the Client in making informed choices earlier and with more confidence. We look forward to working with you in the future, and showing you what this new partnership has to offer.

09Nov

For many years, the family we are building for has had a weekender home on this amazing lot. They made many great memories here, and so it was bittersweet when we demolished this leagacy home to make way for a their new permanent residence.

We have completed demolition on our latest Lake Murray custom home project. A big thank you to our friends at Mett's Construction for coming through (as they always do)! Stay tuned for the start of footings...


24Jun

New Custom Craftsman Home To Be Built On Lake Murray in Chapin, SC

Timeless Craftsmen is pleased to announce that we have recently closed on a waterfront lot in Chapin. We plan to design and construct the kind of home that we have been getting so much attention for lately.... including very fresh and innovative designs, superb and energy efficient construction, and amazing details throughout! We will provide more details as we progress through the design phase.

24Jun

Timeless Craftsmen has been busy! We plan to start announcing multiple new projects over the next few months.

Stay tuned for future announcements about some key new projects that have been in the design phase and are ready to begin!

05Feb

Timeless Cottage is a custom modern farmhouse on a point lot in Lake Murray.

Approximately 13 months have elapsed since we started Timeless Cottage. Late last week we passed Final Inspection and received the Certificate of Occupancy.

Timeless Cottage is an amazing home, constructed on an equally amazing site on Lake Murray in Chapin, SC. This modern farmhouse contrasts black windows and doors against classic white board and batten siding. Inside, this home evokes the charm of a Nantucket style coastal design.... featuring walls of contiguous glass where exterior windows are augmented with floating dormers, interior windows, and copius transoms to flood light and views in, and through, the home.

We plan to make this our family home and to also use it as a model to help illustrate several aspects of our design/build philosophies.

Please enjoy the latest photos via this link. We have included a few below to wet your appetite:


15Sep

Lake Murray Lakefront Custom Home

What do you do when a 'once in a lifetime' panoramic point lot comes available on Lake Murray?

Well, for Timeless Craftsmen, the answer involves months of planning, permitting, acquiring scarce resources, and just plain hard work. But like all great things, the effort and the journey have been worthwhile.

We are finally at that point where every day yields small and large victories such as: 

December 1st: We completed interior painting and installation of stone counters. 

January 1st: Brings us to completion on interior tile, and most of the finish plumbing and electrical. The gas tank has been buried, and the water system has been installed (but not commissioned as we were waiting out the December deep-freeze).

These milestones create a host of new photo opportunities as well, and so we would like to take this opportunity to update the photo gallery category on the website dedicated to this latest build.

We will continue adding new photos throughout the final month to chart the progress of flooring on the main level, final work on the amazing kitchen/pantry duo, appliance install, Shower and cabinet glass, and balconies which are almost ready to install.

Feel free to reach out with questions. We always love to talk about homes, architecture and construction.

One of the finest waterfront homes to be constructed on Lake Murray ! Completed in 2020, and featuring more than 6,100 square feet of living space and 6 Bedrooms, 5 -1/2 baths, and views and a kitchen to die for. Fully up to date, fully featured, and fully turn key! This home was also fully decorated with furnishings chosen and finished to match.... We are happy to say that this home has happy new owners, who purchased much of the custom furnishings along with the home. - Congratulations!

See the virtual 3D scan (Matterport) at: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hB8nnT9ikkd

See the full website with photos and tour at: https://carolinaaerialsllc.hd.pics/463-Wood-Willow-Point