Home and Work
Cypress paneling creates a sense of warmth and tradition in the study, but the room is filled with contemporary touches. Tammy fitted the richly colored draperies with grommets that slip over iron rods. She also secured the wool rug to antique heart-pine flooring with handsome brass tacks. Then she finished the space with a modern, drafting table-style desk; the polished chrome base supports a sleek glass top. Even the ceiling fan provides an element of surprise with unusual silk blades.
Drapery fabric: Robert Allen. Windows: JELD-WEN. Rug: Elizabeth Eakins Inc. Furniture: Thomasville. Ceiling fan: Casablanca Fan Company. Wood stain and paint: Valspar.
on the walls
Bold artwork gives any room personality. Throughout the Idea House, Tammy used artwork from the Savannah College of Art and Design, a leading institution of fine-art education.
Outside In
Sheer draperies, a jute area rug, and plush seating lend this outdoor space the elements of an interior room. Tammy selected a lively green fabric to complement the woven-wicker furniture. The hand-tumbled, all-masonry brick fireplace furnishes a sense of warmth as well as extra seating on the hearth. Overhead, an oil-rubbed gas lantern guarantees ambience after sundown, while a reversible ceiling fan in a rusted-iron finish helps keep temperatures comfortable in all four seasons.
Outdoor fabric and draperies: Sunbrella. Wicker furniture: Agio. Hanging lantern: Charleston Gas Light. Ceiling fan: Casablanca Fan Company. Deck stain: Cabot. Exterior trim: AZEK Trimboards. Teak dining table and chairs: Barlow Tyrie.
sealed to last
An ultradurable deck stain protects exterior porch floors from the severe seaside climate. Tammy chose an attractive opaque finish that adds rich color while allowing some texture to show through.
Restful Retreat
To add height and maximize harbor views in the master suite, Tammy hung sheer fabric panels on drapery rods attached just below the ceiling molding. Then she repeated the celery-and-celadon-stripe material on the four-post, iron bed. The cotton rug, linen bedding, and ultrasoft fabric on two slipper chairs enhance the bedroom's luxurious feel.
Fabric on bed panels, draperies, and green accent pillows: Robert Allen. Rug: Elizabeth Eakins Inc. Furniture: Thomasville. Windows and doors: JELD-WEN. Paint: Valspar.
grand entrance
A six-light door connects the master bedroom to a covered porch overlooking Grace Harbor. Though the door has the look, feel, and weight of solid wood, it's made of weather-resistant fiberglass that won't warp or rot.
Fresh Air Living
A covered porch off the master bedroom provides a comfortable vantage point for watching boats come and go in the harbor. Tammy treated the private space as an open-air sitting room, complete with area rug, table lamps, and cozy seating. When planning an outdoor room, she recommends choosing materials carefully. Opt for all-weather furnishings and fabrics.
Wicker furniture: Agio. Outdoor fabric: Sunbrella. Deck stain: Cabot. Ceiling fan: Casablanca Fan Company. Exterior trim: AZEK Trimboards.
in lieu of wood
Solid-frame columns are wrapped in the same PVC-based product as the railings and trim. The low-maintenance material can easily be milled and won't split or crack, even in the most humid climates.
Spa Luxury
The theme of the master bath is luxury, pure and simple. A trio of surface-mounted sconces provide ideal lighting conditions, and polished chrome faucets coordinate with the fixtures. Enhancing the room's spa-like feel, a highly veined marble appears on floors and countertops as well as in the shower. Custom elements—such as the simply detailed sink base and the carved interior doors with oil-rubbed bronze hardware—highlight this home's fine craftsmanship.
Ventilation: Broan-NuTone. Sink base: J. Tribble Antiques. Faucets: Moen. Interior door: JELD-WEN. Door hardware: Schlage.
royal treatment
There's nothing mundane about this shower. The marble unit features a built-in bench, a rain-style fixture, multiple body sprays, and a handheld nozzle for easy rinsing. A high-tech humidity-sensing fan automatically switches on and off to control moisture, reducing the risk of mold and mildew both behind the walls and on their surface.
