Well-loved antiques and layered patterns add character to this waterfront home.
Wed come over here from Mobile and rent houses, she recalls.
I kept staying in Fairhope longer and longer.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Although the home is new construction, the couple aimed to infuse it with a sense of history.
We wanted to build something that felt kind of old, says Sandifer.
When it came to the decor, the artist knew what she likedmuddy colorsand comfortably casual furnishings.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
It was refreshing to have a tactile version of her vision.
There are a lot of older homes like this on the bay, says Roe.
This house didnt just happen overnight, says Anderson of her collaboration with the Sandifers.
Throughout the home are what designer Rachel Anderson calls “special vignettes” that feature old pieces, like the pine chest in the entry and the mirror in the dining room.
Weve been layering over the years.
Maybe thats why it looks so collected and lovedbecause thats what it is.
Old and new finds combine effortlessly in the kitchen.Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
A seaworthy-blue sofa anchors the living room.
The primary bedroom, where a canopied bed is the focal point.
A skirted sink (Erika Powell Textiles' Artichoke) softens the powder bath.
The Sandifers transformed a vaulted upstairs area into a bunk room for their grandchildren.
