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Inside a Savannah Loft

Tour Ben Carter's modern Savannah home

June/July 2015

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The Carters' library.

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The Carters’ library.

Photo: Greg DuPree

Peter Gordon's 1734 plan of Savannah hangs above the Danish rosewood desk in the main room.

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Peter Gordon’s 1734 plan of Savannah hangs above the Danish rosewood desk in the main room.

Photo: Greg DuPree

Welcoming wallpaper in the Carter home.

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Photo: Greg DuPree

For a design that could accomodate the antiques and period pieces they love, the Carters collaborated with Southern decorator Phoebe Howard.

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Photo: Greg DuPree

The loft's sleek modern kitchen.

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A rare John Mitchell map.

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Floors hand-painted by local artist Bob Christian.

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A hand-sewn American flag, discovered in Woodstock, New York, hangs over a mantel.

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Real estate developer, Ben Carter and his wife are working to revitalize Savannah's Broughton Street district.

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Bonus Images

Photo: Greg DuPree

Painted floors by the Savannah artist Bob Christian set off the master bedroom.

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Photo: Greg DuPree

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