Crisp clear whites with minimal undertones, happy nautical blues, and black accents in a favorite low country lake house are coloring my imagination! Coastal Paint Colors & Decor: How to Get the Look revisits a South Carolina cottage designed by Lisa Furey and is destined to inspire with photos and resources for exact paint colors, furniture, and décor.
Carolina? Play me if you were alive in 1970!
Coastal Paint Colors & Décor: How to Get the Look!
Architect: Court Atkins Interior Design: Lisa Furey Interiors; Photography: Lindsey Shorter
When I discussed this inspiring Palmetto Bluffs coastal cottage project with Lisa Furey, she said the architecture was actually a result of seeing a photo of a property online.
As far as I know, she never discovered the architect responsible for the inspiration house that set her plan in motion.
Furey called the property: “My own little slice of heaven on earth.”
The goal was to create a low country coastal design (in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC) that didn’t scream BEACH HOUSE.
This home is sited on a lake across from a nature preserve so the views were extremely important.
In less than 2,000 square feet, Furey designed it with both ‘open and airy’ in mind.
Inside, you’ll spy: vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, glass doors and floating stairs.
As far as furnishings, the house is decorated with lightened up traditional design, durable finishes and fabrics, space saving ideas, and the unexpected.
I’m sure you’ll agree the results are stunning, inspiring, and just right for modern coastal living in a relatively small space.
Don’t you love this lake house’s kitchen with its showstopping tile, modern farmhouse design elements, and timeless coastal feel?
Oh that handmade tile backsplash…
and the board and batten exterior adds so much character!
The entry has a simple, clean, unfussy, and minimal mood.
Who can have a lake house porch without a porch swing?
Did you notice the haint blue painted ceiling?
This property is actually three structures: a main house, carriage house, and guest house.
Wouldn’t it be dreamy to be able to design three separate little kitchen areas?
Main House, Carriage House, Guest House
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White Vaulted Living Room in Main House
Paint Color: Benjamin Moore White OC-150
If you’re after a brilliant pure white with minimal undertones, this is it.
Isn’t it fabulous with indigo blue accents?
Blue and White Custom Schumacher Pillows
I love the custom throw pillows Furey chose for the great room (made from an indigo and white linen fabric by Schumacher called Andromeda). Here they are:
I happen to love the Belgian style York Slope Arm sofa (below) from Pottery Barn, and I can attest to its comfort since I tried it out for a client’s new home.
Coastal Cottage Entry in Main House
Open Concept in Main House
Coastal Navy Blue Paint Color in Powder Room
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Minimal Modern Staircase
Low Country Coastal Kitchen Design
Shiplap and White Painted Wood Paneling
Coastal Cottage Style Bedrooms
Charming Porch With Swing Off Bedroom
Need some advice for choosing a white paint color? See this helpful post.
Get the Look of This Lovely Coastal Home
Front Porch: Get the Look!
Blue cabinet color: Benjamin Moore CSP 600 Andes Summit
Barn Door Hardware is Rustica: Find here.
Living Room – Get the Look!
While this is not the exact flooring, here are options for a similar look with engineered flooring.
Staircase in a Modern Traditional Lake House
Sphere Light Fixture
Coastal Cottage Paint Color Ideas
Grey Paint Color on Vanity
Master Bathroom Vanity Paint: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Tinsmith
Kitchen Island Paint Color
Grey Kitchen Island Paint Color: BENJAMIN MOORE Pashmina AF-100
Coastal Blue Paint Color
Blue cabinet in entry color: BENJAMIN MOORE Andes Summit
Dining Room Design Elements
Here is a cost friendly alternative to the other pendants.
Deck Possibilities
While these cute stacking bistro chairs aren’t on this deck, they might feel at home!
Create the Look: Low Country White Kitchen
Blue & White Bedroom: Create the Look
Classic Lake House Bathroom
Coastal Style Master Bedroom
Looks like the bed may be discontinued, but this low profile option would be stunning, and I love the linen color of THIS ONE.
Master Bathroom Design Resources
Coastal Cottage Video
For your own private open house tour, go inside by viewing this video!
More lovely!
Hungry for even more design details from this home, including more of the kitchen’s lovely design resources…see THIS!
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Beautiful homes.
I felt like I was looking at one of the homes they give away on HGTV.
Thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful day.
Much love,
Rose
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Thanks so much for reading, Rose. It truly is a darling cottage I could only dream of enjoying!
Beautiful home, and nothing better than looking at it while listening to sweet baby James!
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Thanks for being here (and rockabye sweet baby james)! 🙂