Carroll Construction had the privilege of building for the Wallace Family
Client Vision
This Acadian French style farmhouse features clean lines and bold accents, high ceilings, striking and prominent beams, and large front porch with beaded board ceilings was a delight to build. The living room, kitchen, and foyer have an open floor plan great for entertaining.
Be sure to check out the photos of the outdoor kitchen in the photo gallery. Our clients are LSU fans and they have the space to enjoy the games no matter what the weather does! We look forward to many celebrations in this space.
Why They Chose Carroll Construction
With over 30 years of experience in the local market, Carroll Construction offers a clear, phased design + build process that is flexible enough to accommodate customization. Our in-house designer was a key factor for the Wallaces, giving them confidence their style would be well supported. The online project portal allowed them to track finish selections and pricing in real time, while our redline change tracking software ensured all plan revisions were accurately documented.
How We Helped
Our designer customized the selections process to their preferences. The Wallaces upgraded key features including appliances, a more efficient HVAC system, full custom showers in guest and child bathrooms, and quality tile and wood flooring. Architectural details like coffered ceilings, rustic beams, and a feature wall with mouldings enhanced the home’s character. Lifestyle-driven additions included an outdoor kitchen, a large master closet with laundry pass-through, and a mud bench off the garage. Every plan revision was carefully tracked and preserved for transparency and accuracy.
Energy Efficiency & Comfort
We prioritized air sealing to minimize energy loss, complementing it with a properly sized HVAC system and optimized duct layout to maintain consistent comfort year-round. These standard Carroll Construction practices help reduce utility costs and provide lasting comfort without requiring active homeowner management.
The Result
The finished home is bright, open, and full of thoughtful, personalized details. The Neckers appreciated a clear, collaborative process that balanced their involvement with expert guidance. In the end, they received a quality-built home that reflects their vision and offers lasting comfort and style—something they’re proud to call their own.
Scope of New Construction
Dimensions:
- Total Living Area: 3,356 SF
- Total Under Roof: 5,750 SF
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- Porches: 1,670 SF
- Garage/Storage: 724 SF
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Flooring, Tile and Countertops:
- Kitchen and Butler's Pantry: 3cm Symphony Quartz
- Pantry: 3cm St. Cecilia Dark
- Wine Room: Reclaimed Cypress Slab
- Master Bathroom, Closet and Shower Bench: 3cm Nevaska
- Bath 2, Powder Bath and Laundry: 3cm Fantasy Brown Leathered
- Edge Profile on the Kitchen, Butler Pantry and Master bath will be OG
- Edge Profile on all other stone countertops to be Demi
Flooring
- Powder Room: 12 x 12 Nouveau Light Grey Natural
- Fireplace Hearth: 5x10 London Brick – Multicolor
- Guest Bath and Laundry: 12x24 Explorer Milan
- Master Bath: 12x24 Gateway Avoiro
- All tile laid in a staggered/brick pattern
- Shower Walls:
- 12x24 Utah - Desert Tile to ceiling in staggered/brick pattern.
- 12"x24" Niche to be the same tile on the 2' wall section.
- Quadec profile Brushed Antique Bronze Schluter Trim along both wall entry edges, around window on the exterior wall, and around the Niche.
- Shower Floor: Normandy Pattern Silver Travertine – Tumbled.
- Wood Floors: CoreTec Plus 5x48x8mm Engineered Vinyl Plank - Carolina Pine
- Tub/Shower Surround for Bath 2:
- Walls: 6x35 Bourbon - Taupe
- 14x14 Niche: 6x35 Bourbon - Taupe
- Quadec Tuscan Pewter Schluter Trim on the exposed edges
- Kitchen & Butler Pantry Backsplash:
- 2 rows of 3x6 (Noce) in brick lay pattern with 1x12 pencil (Noce) on top and 1x2 herringbone (Philadelphia) pattern mosaic above.
- 1/2" Brushed Antique bronze Schluter Trim on any exposed tile edges
Kitchen:
- Appliances:
- All Gas Range - THOR - 36" - S/S
- Wall Oven - Frigidaire Gallery- 30" - S/S
- Microwave – Frigidaire Gallery - S/S
- Trim Kit – Frigidaire Gallery - 30" - S/S
- Dishwasher – Frigidaire Gallery - 24" - S/S
- Warming Drawer – Kitchen Aide - 30" - S/S
- Traditional Raised Panel Paint Grade Cabinets with bold black hardware as well as the doors in the kitchen upgraded to solid wood
- Kitchen Island is Stained #2 Cypress
- Specialty features with the cabinets included a trash pull out, soft close doors and drawers, and fully concealed hinges.
Exterior Features:
- Outdoor kitchen Package by Blaze with a 36” grill and compact fridge, brick cabinet and St. Cecilia Dark Granite countertop
- Custom Engineered Posts and Fibercement Boots and Azek Crown
- Custom paint grade fiberglass door for greater energy efficiency with beautiful side-lites and SDL bars keeping the energy efficiency with low-e glass.
- Upgraded R-15 Spider Fiberglass insulation at the exterior walls gives greater energy efficiency
- 14 SEER Trane XR14 Units
Special Features:
- Reclaimed Pine Beams and Siding material utilized for ceiling cladding.
- LED lighting throughout.
- ALIBI – HD Camera system.
- Tavern hall brick exterior and Fiber Cement at locations where shown.
- Living room, foyer, kitchen and dining room openings have beautiful Reclaimed Pine Beams and Dirty Top Pine in locations where shown in the photos.
- Cambridge Weatherwood Architectural Shingle Roof and 26ga. Concealed Fastener Standing Seam Roof.
- Custom tiled master shower with frameless shower wall, zero entry and barrier free in the master bath and custom tub/shower combo in the guest bath
- All the mirrors in the bathrooms are framed with custom frames locally sourced.
