Take it outside: The essence of openness
Capturing the spirit of outdoor living in Palmetto Bluff.
Story by Barry Kaufman + Photos by Bryan Stovall Gallery
Just as Pearce Scott Architects pushed the boundaries of what a Palmetto Bluff home can look and feel like, we are obliged to push the envelope of this, our regular deep dive into a single outdoor space. This home was designed to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, and as such it offers simply too many spaces for us to pick just one. Here you’ll see how the addition of a few exterior spaces can add an entirely different dimension to a home.
Entrance to elegance
Angled off of the main entryway, the screened-in porch essentially serves as a de facto spot for greeting guests, as well as a tranquil spot to gaze out at the lake or start a cozy fire.
Path to privacy
The front entryway incorporates a path that winds around to this spacious rear courtyard, providing a spot for entertaining that offers a sublime sense of privacy.
Open-air brilliance
Set off of the owner’s entrance, the grilling porch incorporates the home’s dedication to sun-lit openness. “This is one of the few homes we’ve designed that incorporated a skylight into the porch ceiling,” said Allison Bonner, architect and co-founder of Pearce Scott Architects. “Overhangs create shadow, and with everything being so bright in the home, this allows more natural light without using exterior lighting.”
Secluded splendor
Perhaps the strongest endorsement of the home’s dedication to outdoor living comes in this picturesque walled garden off of the primary bedroom. Boasting a water feature and dual citrus trees, it serves as a blissful outdoor oasis.
