porch and pool area adjacent to the kitchen, which extended its utility and created a seam- less flow for entertaining. Both the pool and spa decks were dropped 18 inches, putting them on different planes and pulling them out of the interior sight line so the view of the river would be unimpeded. The homeowners relied on
Archetype Interior Design Studio, recommended by Mangan who had worked with the boutique firm in the past. “Maurice had taken us to walk through a few of his houses,” explains one of the homeowners. “When we saw the interior design work in one he’d built in conjunction with Beth Martin Cortopassi and Ann Chandler Pastore, we abso- lutely loved it. They brought to life our vision of casual elegance and were phenomenal with scheduling and ordering the right things at the right time.” Restful, seaside-inspired
colors were used throughout the home. “Our idea was that the views were part of the décor. You see all the live oaks and amazing sunsets outside the west-facing back of the house,” says one of the homeowners. “We wanted the interior to blend with all that stunning nature.” “We were careful to select finishes, fixtures and materials fitting the home’s classic shingle style,” says Pastore, “and that were complementary to the beautiful landscape overlooking the Kiawah River.” A neutral palette and rustic elements were enriched by an abundance
