Design-forward audio transforms a Colleton River great room without disrupting its beauty

Explore how CAV Integrated Home cleverly integrates audio technology into this Colleton River great room for easy, efficient living.

Story by Alea Wilkins
Photography by Jason Clarke

In a beautiful waterfront home at Colleton River Club, the great room serves as the heart of daily life — a welcoming hub that connects the kitchen, outdoor living and private indoor spaces. Centered around a striking oyster shell tabby fireplace, the room was designed by CAV Integrated Home to invite both relaxation and performance. The audio-video system features a flexible two-mode design: a discreet soundbar for casual viewing and clear dialogue, and a hidden array of ceiling speakers ready to transform the space for gatherings or spirited listening sessions. The result is a great room that pairs coastal charm with acoustic sophistication — technology that enhances comfort without interrupting the architecture. 

The fireplace, wrapped in authentic oyster-shell tabby, adds texture and local heritage to the room’s design. The material — a blend of lime, sand and oyster shells — creates a coastal-rustic look that anchors the space beneath its elegant timber mantle.

The ceiling speaker array fills both the great room and the adjoining kitchen with balanced, high-quality sound. Even at elevated volumes, music is simple — no bulky floor speakers in sight, just an even wash of rich audio that matches the space’s beauty.

To keep the great room’s clean aesthetic intact, CAV Integrated Home’s system designer placed all amplifiers and electronics in a nearby closet. A compact equipment rack houses the technology, keeping performance close at hand while keeping the living space uncluttered.