Step into this organic modern coastal home on South Carolina's Edisto Island

Modern coastal home exterior with wood siding, elevated design, and Jeep parked in gravel driveway

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Nestled on Edisto Island, South Carolina, this organic modern family home was created by Collaborative Interior Design to be a relaxed and welcoming refuge. A blend of modern forms and organic materials and furnishings encourages peaceful living and happy times. The home was designed to take full advantage of the sea breezes and the incredible views of the salt marsh and Atlantic Ocean beyond.

The exterior facade features smooth white stucco and vertical cedar siding, grounded by a base of dark wood slat screening that adds privacy and texture. Expansive glass doors and elevated decks blur the line between indoor and outdoor living. Continue below to see the rest of this coastal retreat…

A modern organic house on the serene coastline of South Carolina’s Edisto Island

Covered entry with stone accent wall, sconce lighting, and potted plant

Open-Concept Living Room and Kitchen

Open-concept living room and kitchen with dog, opening to covered deck

Above: Open plan living/dining/kitchen areas all open to the outdoor deck and patios. The 20′ sliding doors in the living room pocket into the walls, merging inside and out. A similar set of doors in the kitchen connects it to the outdoor dining and grilling area.

Living room with linen sofa and black dining table facing marsh view

What We Love About This Home

This home combines bold modern architecture with warm, tactile materials, from the plastered fireplace to the reclaimed barn wood vanities and floating bench. Walls of glass pocket completely away, so the salt marsh and ocean views become part of every room instead of just a backdrop. Playful touches such as the built-in bunk room and dockside crabbing spot show this house was designed for family fun as much as for good design.

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Living room with sectional sofa facing open sliding doors to pool deck

Above: The plastered fireplace adds beautiful texture to the modern fireplace in the living room. The floating bench below the TV was fabricated from a reclaimed barn beam adding warmth to the space and the heavy linen slip covered sofas invite lounging.

Detail of textured plaster wall and reclaimed wood shelf with folded towels

Close-up of wood coffee table with carved bowl and air plant on gray rug

Chef’s Kitchen with Natural Wood Cabinetry

Kitchen and dining area with wood cabinetry and woman prepping food

Above: Open plan spaces invite casual living. The covered outdoor dining and grilling space is easily accessed from the kitchen via full height glass sliding doors. A scullery off the kitchen provides out of view clean up space and extra storage. The clean lines of the furniture mirror the contemporary cabinetry and lighting.

Studio Office with Marsh Views

Home office with slatted wood screen opening to covered balcony seating

Above: The studio office has large, full height sliding glass doors facing the marsh and ocean just beyond. The slatted cedar wall on the patio provides privacy, still allowing air and light through.

Gray sectional sofa with striped pillow beside wood slat privacy screen

Home office with wood desk, artwork, and woven poufs

Modern Staircase and Entry Hall

Staircase with blue ocean painting and woman walking down steps

Above: A modern stair case with custom iron hand rail leads to the bedrooms upstairs. A massive window at the landing provides natural light and draws the eye up the stairwell. The elongated second step creates a unique bench seat at the front door.

Detail of black metal stair railing casting shadows on wood floor

Bright stairwell with tall windows overlooking marsh landscape

Owner’s Bedroom and Bathroom Retreat

Primary bedroom with wood dresser and floor-to-ceiling windows

Above: Soft, organic fabrics and rugs add texture and casual sophistication to the bedrooms. The large windows in all the bedrooms open to marsh and ocean views.

Bathroom with reclaimed wood vanity and glass shower opening to marsh view

Above: The bathrooms have poured concrete floors with zero entry showers. Custom vanities are made from reclaimed barn wood with concrete look countertops. The windows open wide, blurring the lines between inside and outside.

Bright hallway with striped runner rugs and framed beach artwork

Bunk Room for Family Guests

Bedroom with built-in loft bunk, sleeping dog, and marsh view

Above: The bunk room bed was designed to include large storage closets utilizing the space under the ladders. A queen bed with twins above provide comfortable sleeping for four!

Elevated Pool and Outdoor Living Spaces

Covered outdoor dining deck with wood ceiling and marsh views

Above: Outdoor covered dining and living spaces bookend the pool and sun deck. The pool is elevated so it relates directly to the living room and outdoor covered dining and lounge spaces.

Outdoor side table with drink and bowl beside sofa pillows and slat screen

Infinity-edge pool deck with lounge chairs overlooking marsh landscape

Above: The pool is elevated so it relates directly to the living room and outdoor covered dining and lounge spaces. The decking is a treated pine made to resist weathering, mold and mildew. This material was selected as an alternate to Ipe which is vulnerable to overharvesting.

Rooftop lounge deck with infinity pool at sunset

Outdoor pool deck and dining area illuminated at dusk

Rear exterior of modern home at sunset with elevated pool and marsh views

Above: The elevated swimming pool relates directly to the main living floor of the house. The expansive windows and doors open up to views of the marsh, creek and ocean beyond.