Casual elegant living in the low country

“I develop unique visions for my clients with designs that ignite a world of possibilities. My job is to imagine it...”

-Jim Phelps

As president of Jim Phelps Collections, Phelps has been able to develop and create living spaces that capture every nuance of his clients’ imagination. 

The Palmetto Bluff home encompasses so much creativity and captures the feel of the South Carolina low country. Warm and inviting gas lanterns welcome visitors at the home’s front entrance. Carefully curated stonework make the entrance impressively regal as one ascends up to the open covered porch. A seat in a wooden rocking chair beckons on the opposite end porch, whether it be to enjoy a morning tea or an evening cocktail with a friend. From a distance the clean, light roof line is a work of art in itself with sharp lines and gentle curves. 

Inside the home, with breathtaking views from the floor to ceiling windows, the living space radiates in natural light. Airy and bright, the floor plan is open and views of the natural landscape are prevalent wherever the eyes wonder.

Clean and spacious, the home is open for entertaining with a wine bar wall that embraces modern style as well as traditional esthetics. Roomy areas between the living areas allows for graceful movement throughout the entertaining arena. The open dining area and view allow for delightful dinner gatherings. The flow between the light and merging kitchen and living area allow for a synergistic living environment. The contrast between the dark flooring and light walls gives a classic tasteful immersion blend. Phelps notes his favorite area of the home is the kitchen family area.

Sleeping areas include expansive viewing windows to embrace the beauty of the low country. Exposed brick provides a textured backdrop wall nook accented by exquisite lighting accent piece. Ample walk-in closet space with carefully selected shelving complements a spacious clean, modern bathroom. 

When asked about his relationship with customers in building process, Phelps shares “Well, the clients are super good friends of ours now so one of my favorite things is actually being able to stay in this home from time to time. That never happens as we design homes- so seeing how it lives and how they live in it and, most importantly how happy they are in it, is by far the biggest payoff.”

Phelps adds, “This is the second home I have designed for these folks, and they really wanted to raise the bar for that area. Needless to say, I treated this home like my “9th symphony”! With huge overhangs and incorporating giant brackets around the home, it really gives it a “modern low country” feel!”

How does Phelps find his inspiration? Per his website, Jimphelpscollection.net

“I re-energize my creative thinking by returning to my other passions. Often times this includes kicking back on our small farm with our furry friends, working outside, traveling, and taking in architecture from around the world.”

Going further into detail, Jim explains, “My background goes back from a child in the business loving the idea that if you dream up amazing, fun and unique ideas people will build it. I expand on this daily and live by the principle that we have one shot to get it right. Every time I sit down to design a new home, it’s my hope that my work inspires many generations to come just as many great designers and architects did for me.”

Phelps himself has recently moved from North Carolina to Montana. 

“We moved to Montana just over a year ago and love it! Running my business here has been tested with COVID-19, however, everything has worked out great. Zoom is a wonderful thing and our clients are very excited about the designs we are putting together.”

J I M P H E L P S C O L L E C T I O N ,  L L C

16 Lazy HM Road,

East Helena, Montana 59635

704.239.5372

Jimphelpscollection.net