Out front, a live oak stretches its moss-covered limbs, reaching towards the neighboring farm.

Behind, Abbapoola Creek laps the marshy shoreline, welcoming abundant wildlife.

Read on to meet the Palmetto State visionaries who brought our salty, storied Idea House to life.

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The marsh grass changes hues through the seasons.

She brought the nature-informed plan to life alongside senior designerNatalie Whicker.

If it had been here forever, this is how it would have grown.

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You have this innate feeling that you want to be out there.

Farming, this idea of living off the land, and nature kept resonating, says John.

This place has an aura about it that just makes you calm down.

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Its not a big, robust life.

Wherever they’re displayed, the jewel-toned stemware lends another layer of decorative flair.

Idea House twin bedroom

IDea House kitchen island three stools

Allison Elebash

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Tom Dillard

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Kirsten Schoettelkotte

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Scott Parker

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John Darby

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Idea House

2024 Idea House Carriage House bedroom detail with nightstand

Kiawah River Idea House

Idea House 2024 exterior oak tree

Idea House 2024 Kiawah River exterior

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Kiawah River Idea House exterior scenics

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Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson

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Rebecca Atwood

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Stephanie Summerson Hall

Isaac Morton

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