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Inside a Savannah Loft

Tour Ben Carter's modern Savannah home
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The Carters' library.

The Carters’ library.

Photo: Greg DuPree

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

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

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Welcoming wallpaper in the Carter home.

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

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

Photo: Greg DuPree