“Setting is synonymous with ambience, and ambience is everything,” she says.
They focused their efforts and budget on the spaces most critical to entertainingthe kitchen and outdoor living areas.
Next, she focused on brightening the entry.
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More modern galvanized sconces and metal house numbers replaced traditional brass versions.
She also swapped the exterior’s yellow-and-cream scheme for a fresher pairing of warm grays.
A decorative artist limed them to achieve an aged look.
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Shutters: custom, through Andrew Wall; 843/442-8757.
A hidden steel beam framed into the ceiling joists eliminates the need for a load-bearing wall.
Mirrored backsplashes and cabinetry inlays reverberate light and help the room feel more spacious.
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To get the look of antique mirrors, she hired a local craftsman to age new ones.
Vintage corbels and X-shaped details give the island an extra layer of farmhouse charm.
Every surface is topped with honed Carrara marble for a seamless design.
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A trio of new elongated six-over-one windows floods the area with light.
To add visual texture, Clark had the backer board of the far wall painted turquoise.
Create A Patio For Dining
Clark skipped grass and instead created a classic paved patio.
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“We were pushed to take the less expensive route of stamped, stained concrete,” she says.
“But the moment I saw this bluestone paver, I was sold.”
Paths of bricks crafted from antique molds add texture, pattern, and contrast to the gray stone.
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Calder left a 3-foot perimeter around the table to allow both congregating and trike riding.
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Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
