House of Turquoise

and teal, robins egg blue, aqua, sky blue, seafoam green, and ocean blue

Southern Seaside Style









These folks in South Carolina don’t exactly live seaside (although according to the map, they’re a heck of a lot closer than I am!) but you’d never know it from their charming home designed by Jim Strickland of Historical Concepts, photographed here by Laurey W. Glenn for a feature in Southern Living. I swear I’m hearing waves after looking at all those breezy porches! That swinging daybed?! I WANT ONE! I love all those shutters so much too, you just don’t see them up here in Minnesota. We do have screened-in porches though, in fact mine is kinda like that last image. But I love how they have draperies made from waterproof sailcloth in theirs. My cute throw pillows and I could have used those during this nasty storm we had a few days ago! For more on this delightful home, head over to Southern Living! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! 🙂

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Comments

  1. Oh my gosh!! Dreamy.

    I'm also from Minnesota. That house may look a little out of place in my neighborhood but its fun to dream!

  5. Dreamy is right. I could not be more landlocked (in Nashville), but I think I would love having a Southern coastal vibe in my house.

  7. Yes! I LOVE this house, I even did a post on it myself. I love all the breezy blues. I can't imagine ever feeling stressed in this house whatsoever. Although you don't have the picture of the kitchen up, I really loved the nautical-inspired pendant lights they installed over their island. This is such a great inspirational home!

  9. Oh wow! So beautiful! The light blue color is our wedding color and I just love it! I can't wait until we close on our house soon so I can decorate!

  11. I love everything about this! Yes, it looks like you'd step right out the door and take a few steps to the beach. When I saw these photos, I thought I bet this is Isle of Palms in South Carolina. Which is one of my most favorite places. This would be the beach house I'd have if I could. I just got my first issue of Southern Living….I got it because I used to adore Cottage Living and thought that they had incorporated stories into Southern Living that used to be in Cottage Living…but so far I've been very disappointed. I was hoping for stories like this.

  13. These folks don't know it yet, but I'm movin' in with them. I wonder if my cat will get along with the dog. I love the carpet in the living room. I could use it in just about any room in my house.

  15. everything about this house is perfect. beachy, but not themey. cool and airy yet warm. casual yet totally sophisticated. perfect.

  20. Being in the Arizona southwest, a porch like this wouldn't exactly fit in, but it's loaded with inspiration! Someday I hope to have a porch just as liveable and inviting, just with southwestern inspiration!

  21. Goodness! I could use a stay at a place like this right about now. That daybed is just killin me! Love the cute and cozy feel of this place.

    I noticed I'm on your blog roll! You completely made my day!! Thanks Erin!

  23. this is hands down, my dream home. i forwarded this link to my husband to encourage him to work harder (i.e. make more money! 😉

  25. Erin, this is over the top. I love the porch swing. Saved the image for a client's country home we are doing. Thanks for the inspiration! Have a great weekend. Mona

  33. just found your blog and boy, am i SO GLAD i did!

    what a ton of inspiration here! i'll be back again…tomorrow to see more!

  34. I can hear it! I swear I can hear the waves!! Beautiful porch swing that brings back many childhood memories of Cape Cod!! Love that dog too!! Great post!

  41. i love this home. would fit in so many places in Australia. i've saved the images and hope to one day have a similar home! thanks for inspiration

  43. I LOVE the house with the turquoise shutters. it looks like a house I had in key west back in the 70's! where is This house located?? can you email me and let me know? 🙂 dana sunne1954home@yahoo.com