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Sweet Privacy
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ntertainment and privacy were the two priorities
for this large family home. One of the owners often
works at home, so a home office was essential. So, too,
was a private master suite so the owners could retreat
from the hustle and bustle that typically comes with a
house full of guests.
The home office is located all the way to the left of the
house in the linear design, making it a destination, not a
pass-through location. Its orientation to the rest of the
house makes it a quiet space for productive remote work.
On the main floor, the living room is large and features
a television for movie nights. It also serves as a flexible
gathering space. However, on the other side of one wall
and adjacent to the dining room is a small nook with
its own fireplace. The space provides a cozy retreat for
enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book.
Glass runs along one side of the house, and the screened
porch—right off the dining room—was shifted about 15
degrees to capitalize on the view. Light fills the main living
areas as well as the stairwell. On the top floor, an adult
bunkroom houses overnight guests. No matter which
room you visit in this home, it's inviting and comfortable—
whether there are two people in the space or 14.
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC
