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Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern

The Project

Material-driven and built to perform and age with the coast

This custom beachfront home on Isle of Palms reflects a refined balance of traditional Lowcountry architecture and modern coastal design.

Material selection drives the character of the home. From cedar shingle siding to teak decking, each element was chosen for its ability to perform in the coastal environment while aging with consistency and character. The result is a home that not only withstands the elements, but improves over time.

Inside, craftsmanship takes center stage. Plaster-finished pecky cypress walls and ceilings introduce warmth and texture, creating depth throughout the space. An all-seasons room and private outdoor shower reinforce the connection between interior and exterior living.

The layout supports both daily living and long-term flexibility, with spaces designed to adapt as needs change—without compromising the integrity of the design.

Living room open to the ocean
Front elevation across the lawn
Kitchen island beneath rattan pendants
Pool and lawn above the dunes

The Full Home

Rear elevation above the pool
Pool framed between the loggia columns
Loggia daybed beside the pool
Loungers set in the dune grasses
The ocean from the upper deck
Porch dining beneath the arches
Pavilion with the outdoor fireplace
Pavilion seating by the fireplace
Pavilion and the porch columns
Porch and the pool below
Porch swing and the dune grasses
Side porch and the stair down
Entry console beneath the arch
Arched entry to the front door
Arched opening through the hall
Window seat beside the stair
Hall console with the shell art
Dining room beneath the woven pendant
Breakfast banquette beside the window
Sitting room with doors to the deck
Armchair beside the tall windows
Office behind steel-framed doors
Kitchen galley and the range
Primary bedroom with a canopy bed
Primary bedroom opening to the ocean
Bedroom with a woven headboard
Bunk room with four beds
Primary bath with a floating vanity
Bath vanity in white oak
Bath with a walnut vanity
Powder room framed by the arched door
Outdoor shower door open to the deck
Shingled gable and the porch rail
Front elevation and the walled garden
Garage wing and the drive
Rear elevation and the loggia
Pool seen from the loggia daybeds
Pool and the loggia daybeds
Pool with the beach beyond
Covered porch with the slatted screen
Porch dining table on the deck
Pavilion ceiling and the palms
Pavilion fireplace and daybed
Pavilion roof above the dunes
Upper porch looking down the elevation
Loungers along the curved rail
Front porch with the hanging bed
Entry hall with the round table
Entry hall beneath the ring chandelier
Arched hall through to the dining room
Curved stair beneath the arch
Hall console under the shiplap
Hall runner and console
Dining room open to the sitting area
Dining table under a rattan dome
Living room with the plaster fireplace
Steel doors opening to the deck
Den with a navy sofa
Chaise beside the ocean window
Wine wall beside the hall
Range wall with the plaster hood
Bedroom under the vaulted ceiling
Primary bath shower and tub
Bath vanity beneath the mirror
Powder room with a scalloped mirror
Outdoor shower in cypress
Outdoor shower in brass
Front steps and the arcade
Front elevation beneath the palms
Rear elevation across the lawn

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