Green makes another appearance—in this case, earthy sage—in the kitchen, while the custom hood by Atlanta artisan Andrew Crawford references the warm tones of the copper roofing. In the conservatory, a carved-wood panel made to mimic lattice forms an elegant backdrop. “We painted it a ‘happy, garden green,’ ” says Palmer. Following the angles of this octagonal room is a statement-making veranda above, complete with a Chippendale railing.
The home’s most glamorous touch is on the ground floor, where a hand-painted de Gournay mural adds a metallic counterpoint to exposed brick walls. Customized with a palmetto tree, crescent moon, and star, the marsh scene offers the clients a little nod to Kiawah, should they ever find their hearts wanting—which, serendipitously, has yet to happen.