For this South Charlotte family of five, building a forever home meant creating a place that felt both deeply personal and effortlessly livable. Perched along the Carmel Country Club golf course, the newly built 6,700-square-foot residence was designed by Kingswood Custom Homes with interiors by Louise Leeke, from the Kingswood Team, and Shannon Bowman of Shannon Bowman Interiors. The home balances modern lines with timeless warmth. Expanses of glass open the home to the surrounding wooded lake and fairway views. Meanwhile, classic materials like white siding and warm stone ground the architectural choices.
This was the family’s fourth home with Kingswood, a long-standing partnership that made the process feel intuitive from the start. With three teenagers and busy daily lives, the goal was clear. In short, they needed to create a space where the family could grow, gather, entertain, and settle in for decades to come.
Transitional Design with Depth and Warmth
Inside, the home’s transitional aesthetic blends the clean simplicity of contemporary design with the warmth and character of traditional craftsmanship. The palette is rooted in muted neutrals, softened by organic textures and highlighted with intentional depth. Charcoal and graphite tones in the study and powder room make for perfectly cozy sophistication, while lighter stone and layered neutrals define the kitchen and dining areas. Warm metals, such as aged bronze, brushed brass and soft gold, appear deliberately throughout, adding quiet notes of glow and refinement.
Every space is purposeful. The multi-zone kitchen anchors the main level, fit for everything from casual breakfasts to large family dinners. Tailored furnishings and richly layered textiles bring softness to the architecture. Woven patterns, velvets, performance fabrics, tonal rugs, and textured wallcoverings build a sense of lived-in luxury. Other highlights include a plush green channel-tufted banquette at the breakfast nook, sculptural lighting with brass sconces, and a dramatic tiered dining chandelier.
Designed for Real Life and Recreation
Beyond aesthetics, functionality was central. A spacious basement lounge will give the teens their own cozy retreat for movies and downtime. An indoor batting cage reflects the family’s sporting passions. On the other hand, generous gathering areas, both indoors and out, accommodate effortless hosting. With five bedrooms, nine baths, multiple living spaces, and more than 3,000 square feet of unheated outdoor and auxiliary areas, the home allows for anything from quiet daily moments to larger group gatherings.
Outside, the connection to nature is seamless. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture panoramic views, and the covered patio—with a fireplace, heaters, and an outdoor kitchen—invites year-round enjoyment. Furthermore, a sparkling pool, fire pit, and swim-up bar complete the backyard oasis, elevating the setting with resort-level ease.
High-quality craftsmanship and local partners brought the vision to life, including Cabinet Creations, Harkey Tile & Stone, Envision Millwork, Walker Zanger, Bird Decorative Hardware, Southern Staircase, TLG Doors & Hardware, Wine Cellars of the Carolinas, Lawn Pro Landscaping, and Lombardo Pools, plus so many more.
Ultimately, the home is more than another beautiful Kingswood Custom Homes build. It’s a thoughtful, intentional expression of how this particular family lives, gathers, and grows. Most importantly, it comes from a team that has helped create their living space through multiple seasons of life. Every corner reflects a shared vision: a lifelong home worthy of the most meaningful moments.
