A bedroom addition overlooks a tranquil garden.
by Cathy Martin | photographs by 137 North
Maximizing the view of a peaceful private garden was a priority for interior designer Rebecca Bridges’ clients, retirees in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ensuring the primary-bedroom addition blended with the existing home — a classic colonial-style house with hardwoods throughout — was also key.
“We aimed to have the addition look and feel as though it had always been there,” says Bridges, founder and principal designer at House of Drennan. To achieve that, the design team kept the flooring, trim and window style consistent with the existing home.
Rather than moving, the couple decided they wanted to age in place at their longtime home. That required relocating the original primary suite from the second floor to the home’s lower level. Looking ahead, the couple decided to make the new bedroom and bathroom ADA-compliant, with wider doors and zero-entry showers.
Inspired by the neutral palettes of West Coast design, the homeowners sought natural materials and warm wood tones with a relaxed, minimalistic feel, Bridges says. “We found lots of inspiration from magazines and coffee table books from both Amber Lewis and Gil Schaefer,” the designer says.
Wooden beams in the bedroom add warmth and architectural interest. “The beams are faux-wrapped, and handmade by Signature Homes,” Bridges says. “They look solid and beautiful!” SP
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SOURCES:
DESIGNER: House of Drennan
BUILDER: Signature Homes
ARCHITECT: Vinyet Architecture
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: TG&R Landscape Group
