Transform your buggy patio into a sun-dappled summer oasis
Story by Kathryn Drury
Residents of the Lowcountry are expanding their living space to take advantage of the 66-degree year-round average temperature. Creating outdoor rooms, freestanding retreats and gathering spots for family and friends is becoming a must- have in the design of the perfect Southern estate. Looking for inspiration to create your unique space? Here we go:
A bed swing floats on this home’s side porch that is dressed as a daybed is perfect for the casual visit with friends or as an afternoon sanctuary for that well-deserved nap.
Take the food prep outside with a summer kitchen. Gas or charcoal – your preference. Add a refrigerator, sink or ice maker.
This firepit sets new standards for backyard entertaining. With seating for 10, family and friends gather outdoors to enjoy cool evenings in the fall and winter.
Taking full advantage of the water view, this porch hosts a casual conversation space and a cozy couch in front of the masonry fireplace. A TV is hidden behind the wooden cabinet doors so no moment is missed on game day.
Design a freestanding retreat like this one in Old Town Bluffton. All the comforts of home are found in this small space with wood-burning fireplace and television, comfortable seating and yes, even a private water closet.
Kathryn Drury is a National Council for Interior Design Qualification certified interior designer, a South Carolina licensed real estate broker and former project manager for a local residential construction company. With more than 20 years experience, Drury is currently as a private construction consultant.
Leveraging a variety of textures is a powerful way to transform an ordinary room into an extraordinary one by adding interest, personality and richness.
In the 1980s and 1990s, basketball legend Michael Jordan made Wexford Plantation his home away from home. Overlooking the 11th and 12th holes at Wexford Golf Club, his British West Indies-style vacation home at 11 Yorkshire Drive was a stunning retreat, blending Lowcountry charm with luxury. Discover the history and design of this exclusive property where one of the greatest athletes of all time once relaxed between championship seasons.
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