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Our History

Heritage Design and Build Southeast, LLC is the collaboration of talents between Gary Gilmer of Gilmer Development, Inc. and Erin Gilmer of Erin Gilmer Interiors, LLC. Having built successful businesses independently, the pair combined their design and construction talents to form Heritage Design & Build. The Modern Manors of Heritage Design & Build are meticulously curated designs— mixing old and new— to create warm, livable spaces that harmonize the character of the past with the latest in amenities and conveniences.

The Gilmers have also worked on contemporary design-build projects and interiors for high-end mixed use commercial and multi-family projects, modern lofts, and upscale hotels. With decades of experience, the Gilmers bring unparalleled attention to detail and unique knowledge to every project.

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A FEW DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF OUR MODERN MANORS:

• Old World Style Brick Work
• Hard-Coat Stucco Accented with Decorative Keystones
• Exterior Stone Work
• Copper Bay Window Tops
• Wood Burning Fireplaces with Gas Starters, Finished with Custom Mantles
with Marble or Stone Surrounds
• Barrel Arches, Triple Crown Molding, Including Turrets
• Exotic Hardwood Floors and Cabinetry
• Personalized Space Planning, Furnishings Selections and Coordination of Specialty Finishes such as Millwork, Wallcoverings and Lighting
• Classic English and Victorian Greenhouses and Conservatories
• Modern Amenities Including Custom Elevators, Heated Floors, State-of-the-Art
and Energy-Efficient Appliances

Meet Erin Gilmer

ERIN GILMER, Interior Designer, has more than two decades of professional interior design experience, with a degree in Furnishings and Interiors from the University of Georgia. Since she began her career in Athens, Georgia in 2000, Erin’s projects have spanned the Southeast in both residential and commercial applications. Her award-winning interior design was recently featured on the cover of Athens Magazine, and she has written about the design-build process for Southern Distinction. Erin devotes great care in providing individual design solutions for each client— creating warm, livable spaces that exude comfort and function.

Erin Gilmer of Heritage Design & Build in Athens, GA

Meet Gary Gilmer

GARY GILMER, Builder, began his career in 1987 by renovating homes in the elegant Buckhead neighborhoods off Northside Drive. A few years later, Gary began buying and developing lots for residential homes in the Brookhaven area, an older, established neighborhood with wonderful mature trees and sidewalks; he was featured in Georgia Trend magazine for the positive impact he had on Brookhaven. Gary brings unparalleled attention to detail with special touches like exterior brick work, hard coat stucco accents with decorative keystones, exotic hardwood floors, copper bay window tops, and custom built fireplaces. His design-build work spans both residential and commercial projects across Georgia.

Gary Gilmer of Heritage Design & Build in Athens, GA

Bringing Luxury into Everyday Living
Since 2000