Take a peek inside this gorgeous Georgia home.

There are things to do for the smallest people and the oldest.

Its a beautiful and special spot on theGeorgia coast, she says.

Mark Sikes Sea Island project garden view of marsh

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We really love observing the wildlife.

It was this same glimmering wetland that sold Lewis and her husband on their own piece of paradise.

It also has the most amazing sunsets youll ever see.

Mark Sikes Sea Island project poolside patio with striped pool chairs

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I mean, theyre incredible.

When it came on the market, we just couldnt resist.

They enlisted designerMark D. Sikesto make the waterfront perch their own.

Mark Sikes Sea Island beach house entry

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We were definitely inspired by the Spanish moss, the water, and the sky, Sikes says.

These marshy greens have more yellow in themthe colors of the sunset.

Theres a muted, faded feeling.

Mark Sikes Sea Island project white house double balconies

The resulting retreat is as unequivocally timeless and inviting as Sea Island itself.

I liked the way they filtered the light, says Sikes.

They cast striped shadows when the sun pours in, and that became a jumping-off point for the designer.

Mark Sikes Sea Island project garden view of marsh

In general, we always attempt to apply fabrics to upholstered pieces in more unique ways, he explains.

205), Borrowed Light (No.

235), and Light Blue (No.

Mark Sikes Sea Island project poolside patio with striped pool chairs

22), respectively.

They kept the existing terra-cotta floor to help foster a relaxed indoor-outdoor feel and layered rugs for texture.

A colonial-inspired chandelier floats above.

Mark Sikes Sea Island beach house entry

The woven Perriand Natural Rush Bed from Hollywood at Home provides another hint of earthiness.

Mark Sikes Sea Island Georgia living room

Mark Sikes Sea Island Georgia dining room

Mark Sikes Sea Island Dining Room Vignette

Mark Sikes Sea Island sunroom green walls wicker furniture

Mark Sikes Sea Island coffee nook guest rooms

Mark Sikes Sea Island boys room

Mark Sikes Sea Island girl’s room

Mark Sikes Sea Island daughter’s bedroom

Mark Sikes Sea Island project white house double balconies

Mark Sikes Sea Island project garden view of marsh

Mark Sikes Sea Island project poolside patio with striped pool chairs

Mark Sikes Sea Island beach house entry

Mark Sikes Sea Island Georgia living room

Mark Sikes Sea Island Georgia dining room

Mark Sikes Sea Island Dining Room Vignette

Mark Sikes Sea Island sunroom green walls wicker furniture

Mark Sikes Sea Island coffee nook guest rooms

Mark Sikes Sea Island boys room

Mark Sikes Sea Island girl’s room

Mark Sikes Sea Island daughter’s bedroom

Mark Sikes Sea Island Georgia living room

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Mark Sikes Sea Island Georgia dining room

Credit:Amy Neunsinger

Mark Sikes Sea Island sunroom green walls wicker furniture

Credit:Amy Neunsinger

Mark Sikes Sea Island coffee nook guest rooms

Credit:Amy Neunsinger

Mark Sikes Sea Island boys room

Credit:Amy Neunsinger

Mark Sikes Sea Island girl’s room

Credit:Amy Neunsinger