Designed by Court Atkins Group in collaboration with Lisa Furey Interiors, this modern farmhouse cottage is a mini-compound constructed over time. Located in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina, this is the home of the designer and her family, which began with a small, single-story guest cottage. Eventually a carriage house was added on to the property of the daughters. As time went on, their needs grew and they realized they also required a larger gathering space for family and friends, the main house.
The challenge of this project was to construct a bright and airy home that maximizes views of the lake, while having enough room for everyone to congregate. An upside down/reverse floor plan was created for the home, where the main living areas encompass the upper level. A great room houses the kitchen, dining, living, deck and design studio. Expansive windows brings in light and views, while an open staircase creates a focal point in the entry. Vaulted ceilings and white walls helps to keep the small space feeling open and inviting.
When everyone needs their separate space, there are two bedrooms located on the first level. There is also additional sleeping, bathing and eating spaces in the cottage and carriage house — perfect for family living and entertaining! Continue below to see the rest of this fabulous home tour, which includes the main house and carriage house…
What We Love: This modern farmhouse cottage designed for family living and entertaining, maximizes its fabulous views throughout. A beautiful mini-compound, there is plenty of space to enjoy gathering together in stylish comfort. Overall the design of these structures is functional while offering luxurious details and a unique floor plan concept.
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Note: The plans and design specs are available for sale through Court Atkins Architects and Lisa Furey Interiors, both based out of Bluffton, South Carolina.
Above: On the interior, nautical accents can be found throughout. The designer applied a palette of blues and whites, keeping the focus on the water.
Above: A concealed television in the living room helps to keep the focus on the views.
Above: The kitchen appliances are hidden behind doors, while the island is perfect for serving and gathering.
Above: This mini compound also features a cozy carriage house, as can be seen in the images below!
Above: This low country bungalow was phase one of the three-phase construction on this beautiful lakefront property shared with family and friends. A cozy modern farmhouse guest cottage, this one bedroom, one bathroom space consists of 690 square feet. The goal was to create a livable and open feeling. On the interiors, tall windows and doors help to create an open feeling in the space.
This was achieved with the use of pocketing doors and a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout in this small space includes hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built-in TV and work desk, carefully curated furniture pieces and a bright and white color palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home.
Above: The foundation skirt and porch surface is tabby (made from oyster shells) with a brick edging. House color is a custom blend of Benjamin Moore paint, a similar color would be Wickham Gray HC-171 | Benjamin Moore. Trim color is White PM-2 | Benjamin Moore. Shutters are Hale Navy HC-154 | Benjamin Moore.
Above: Hardie Board Board and Batten siding was used on the exterior. This is a 5-V crimp metal roof. The panels were from McElroy Metal. The porch roof pitch is 4:12 and the roof on the remainder of the house is 10:12. Brick used on the porch steps is Old Savannah Brick. The front door is stained Mahogany.
Above: The sofa is a custom design by Lisa Furey Interiors, fabricated in North Carolina. The fabric is Kravet. Above the sofa, the painting is the Parvez Taj 45 by 30-Inch Kortoba Canvas Ready to Hang Artwork.
Above: The kitchen countertops are honed black absolute granite. There is no stove in this space and the refrigerator and freezer are concealed. Island dimension is approximately 36″ x72″. The flooring is reclaimed engineered pine. Stain is 1/2 walnut, 1/2 ebony, with a matte finish. Ceiling height is about 15-feet.
Above: Coffee table is from Wisteria. There is a stacking washer and dryer behind the barn door!
Above: There is a walk-in closet in this cozy bedroom.
Above: The shower is to the left of the sink. Sink features a Brizo faucet, the Tressa model.
Above: Including the porch the Cottage is ~27′ x 35′. The porch is ~6′ x 24′. The windows are Marvin.
Photos: John McManus Photographer
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