nestled inside a gated community right off florida’s scenic highway 30-a, this stunning beach house is located on the gulf dunes and boasts private beach access. just steps from the community’s winding network of boardwalks, bridges, and trails, it’s any vacationer’s dream. the beautiful homes and ease of living are exactly why our clients, a fun family of five, chose this area for their second home.
read morehaving seen one of our designs in nantucket, they were confident that we were the right fit for the job. with a primary residence in atlanta, this boisterous bunch was looking to escape to watersound beach whenever they could — and as soon as they could. as a busy family with three young kids and two large dogs, they entrusted us with creating a turnkey experience, which we were happy to provide.
the property had two structures — the main house and a separate carriage house — that were adjoined by a plank walkway. the main house had five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, a den, a living room, two laundry rooms (on the first and second floors respectively), a kitchen, a dining room and a sitting room. throughout the home we used a palette inspired by the beach — subtle blues, sea glass greens, sandy beiges, and measured pops of coral.
since our clients truly believe the old adage, “the more, the merrier,” we made sure that the common areas leant themselves to entertaining. with a “come as you are” mindset — especially on game day, this family loves their football — they had no real need for a formal dining room. instead, we paired a handsome rectangular wood dining table with neatly upholstered benches for a communal feel. adjacent to the dining room we created a cozy sitting area that offered intimacy, but was still close enough to allow those sitting there to be part of the conversation.
when it’s time to retire for the night, each of the home’s bedrooms — from the master to the bunk room — serve as a serene retreat from the rest of the house. layered lighting enhances the rooms’ visual appeal and high-quality linens make for a soft place to land. visitors are invited to retire to the privacy of the carriage house where an en suite and kitchenette round out the ultimate guest quarters.
in order to create a truly turnkey experience, we outfitted every area of the main house — from the kitchen to the laundry rooms, every bathroom, and all of the bedrooms — and the carriage house right down to the alarm clocks. all our clients had to do was show up with their toothbrushes and enjoy.
