Story by Micaela Arnett / April 29, 2024
This home’s island locale inspired the design of its interior, resulting in a calming, coastal feel. The first priority for the project was to address the styling of the open-concept kitchen, living, and dining room. “These clients love being on the ocean, so the design had to reflect the sea,” says interior designer Robyn Branch. Though the term “coastal” appears readily at a homeowner’s design fingertips, the definition of this aesthetic varies. For this home, Robyn and the team behind Robyn Branch Designs worked to curate a coastal aesthetic without signage shouting “beach this way”.
For this fresh take on a coastal design, the surrounding landscape served as perfect inspiration. “We just used that as our starting point and pulled some of our favorite pieces to complete the design,” she says. A nod towards the beach, the kitchen pendants and dining room chandelier were chosen for its resemblance to sea glass. This subtle yet specific detail makes all the difference in a cozy home on the coast. Because the kitchen was in good shape, Robyn chose to dot the space decoratively with white pottery by Montes Doggett.
A combination of thoughtful details creates a cool and comfortable atmosphere with multi-task areas for the whole family. In the living room, a hand-knotted rug anchors the space while a Baker sectional sofa provides a cozy place to take in the stunning ocean views. The Oly Studio side tables make for more functional conversation zones and help frame the seating area among the open floor plan. Burnout velvet pillows add depth and dimension to the sofa while layered light fixtures of materials like recycled glass and beaded detail add texture to the variety of spaces that surround this open-concept floor plan.
The powder room was initially what Robyn describes as a “strange mix.” She chose to calm it down with a new wall covering and vanity. She then brought in a new vanity mirror and sconce to add an element of elegance in a way that would properly welcome guests.
In the primary bedroom, new wall coverings and select furnishings embrace a few existing pieces of the homeowner’s. “We recovered their favorite club chairs and reworked the insides to perk up the upholstery and added proper lighting to make the space feel more restful,” Robyn says.
For more information, call Robyn Branch Design at (803) 553-4555 or visit robynbranchdesign.com.
