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Photography Laura SumrakPhotos 17Issue April 2024
With the help of architect Joel Wenzel, builder Brian Coco, and the interior design team from House of Nomad, this marsh-front house on Kiawah was granted a new lease on life.The original 1990s structure was completely renovated and a 600-square-foot wing added to the 2,900-square-foot home, encompassing a primary bedroom suite with sweeping views of the marsh over a new deck and pool.The key to opening up the house was removing a fireplace/wall between what is now the kitchen and the living room, along with a room above it.This created a large, open living space and the opportunity for a balcony where the couple showcase one of their favorite pieces, Tipu’s Tiger by Andrew Mockett.Pops of blue from the Arteriors settee and cabinets painted Farrow & Ball “De Nimes” pepper the white palette where hints of brass in the light fixtures from Visual Comfort and warm woods add an organic feel. Rust-colored Maria Yee dining room chairs surround the Baker Furniture table.Looking down from the balcony to the kitchen/dining area is light and bright, seamlessly melding the colors of the marsh with the interior space.Calacatta Manhattan marble countertops complement the soft blues in the island and breakfast nook, and white oak kitchen cabinets continue the organic feel of the decoThe House of Nomad design team chose Benjamin Moore “Swiss Coffee” for the walls, an ideal backdrop to showcase the couple’s art collection, including this mixed media To Grow or Mow by Australian artist Marc Renshaw. Situated above a vintage coral stone console in the entryway, it’s a playful welcome for visitors.The upstairs includes three carefully curated rooms ideal for curling up with a book from the couple’s library and soaking up the view.A window seat situated in the built-in bookshelves.A sumptuous tub and luxurious leather lounger, these spaces were designed for relaxation.The new wing encompasses the primary bedroom and bathroom suite with space for a sauna, shower, and walk-in closet. The low-slung bed from Interlude Home, accented with Phillip Jeffries patterned wallpaper, offers a luxe space to enjoy the view across the pool to the marsh.The Walker Zanger-tiled shower offers a spa-like experience.A Palecek chair serves as a cozy reading nook.Begin AgainA puzzle-style dining table made from logs pieced together provides an intriguing conversation piece, while allowing for alfresco dining on the porch.Upstairs, an open balcony, dubbed the “martini tower,” is a unique spot to enjoy an evening cocktail while admiring the sunset.

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Begin Again: A dated 1990s home on Kiawah Island provided the perfect challenge for one New York couple to start anew
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