This stunning beach house was designed by Anderson Studio of Architecture and Design and built by Russ Cooper Associates, located on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. This oceanside retreat was created for a family of five, offering 7,614 square feet of living space, with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. On the interior, a sense of calmness has been reinforced through the selection of color, texture and materials.
The main living spaces offer elegant spaces for entertaining, while separate family and guest areas provide privacy, with plenty of opportunity to rest and recharge. Despite the home being set on a compact property densely populated with maritime oaks, the main living areas and bedrooms all boast breathtaking ocean views. The overall size of this unique and timeless beach house is downplayed by revealing the home in layers, through subtle, yet complex solutions.
Above: The fans were sourced from Woolen Mill Fan Company. The dimensions of this room is 16′ x 22′. Throughout the interiors you will find expansive Tischler windows and doors, and exquisite French white oak hardwood flooring.
Above: A gourmet chef’s kitchen boasts an expansive center island featuring a reclaimed cypress countertop. The perimeter countertops are oiled soapstone. Additional highlights includes custom soft-close drawers, lighted glass cabinetry and high-end appliances.
Above: The dining chairs are the Mainly Baskets vineyard chairs. Built-in window seating provides optimal views of the home’s seaside setting.
What We Love: This seaside retreat offers exquisite details throughout, from the furnishings and fixtures to the millwork, moldings, built-ins and curved walls. Breathtaking ocean views are offered throughout this home, making it a peaceful and relaxing place to take a vacation. We are just loving the nautilus shell-inspired staircase design! …Readers, what do you think of the design of this home, would this be your ideal vacation retreat? Share your thoughts in the Comments!
Note: Have a look at another home tour that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the portfolio of Anderson Studio Architecture: Fabulous nature-inspired Tree House on Kiawah Island.
Above: In the library, the walls are dressed in stained shiplap, with custom bookcases and shelving. Over-sized accordion doors completely opens the space out to the covered porch.
Above: On the covered porch, comfortable furnishings are grouped around a stone clad gas fireplace. The decking is a Brazilian Ipe. The porch dimensions are 21′-0″x20′-3″. This room has its own climate control that is separate from the main house.
Above: The exquisite light fixture illuminating the staircase is the Savoy House Penrose Bronze 12-Light Foyer Pendant. For the staircase runner, the Veracruz Palomino Sisal by DMI has a similar look.
Above: This luminous staircase is reminiscent of a nautilus shell, which gently turns as it rises to the second level.
Above: Upstairs an opulent master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and a private balcony showcases breathtaking ocean views. Other highlights includes decorator oval windows and French white oak flooring, which are covered by a large area rug at the homeowner’s request (they wished to have extra softness underfoot). Shiplap walls and exquisite moldings and built-ins provide the finishing touches.
Above: Two spacious walk-in closets connect to the bedroom with this expansive marble-appointed en suite, with separate dressing area.
Above: In the hallway, the wall treatment is shiplap.
Above: In the children’s bedroom, the beds were custom designed by the architects and fabricated by a local millwork shop. The walls are painted in Maritime White 963 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: The exterior of this home features cedar shake siding and roofing and bronze gas lanterns. There is a remote control pool and spa cover.
Above: Another ideal feature for this seaside retreat is this private Ipe boardwalk that leads to the beach.
Photos: Dana Hoff
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