Located on I'on Avenue on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina this home was completed renovated and now looks like a tropical oasis versus the dark, drab former house that exisited.
The existing home was sited close to what was originally an ocean front street, and forward of what is now the building setback line.
The interior spaces had low ceilings by today’s standards. Dark wood paneling and small windows combined with the low ceilings created some very dark, isolated interiors.
Adding a vaulted living area brought light into the home and created a central focus for the open plan.
During the demolition phase some existing wood shutters were discovered in the attic. They were reused as screening devices to provide separation between the master suite and living spaces.
The master bedroom of this house is on the main living level and provides a comfortable retreat for any time of the day.
A hipped roof covers a screened porch with gracious overhangs protecting the outdoor living area from driving rains. The result creates a charming and relaxed island cottage.
The master bathroom was transformed to include both a tub and a shower with hardwood floors.
The roof of the porch was raised and widened during the renovation. Afterward, the ceiling was painted blue and the exterior of the house was painted yellow.
The back exterior of the house before the renovation to this Sullivan's Island cottage.
A small kidney shaped pool was added in the backyard and the space is utilized for parties and small gatherings.
The kitchen received a dramatic update: shiny new hardwood floors, a large island, top of the line appliances all great ample entertaining space for this family of four.
A gabled living area extends the view out into the rear yard and brings light deep into the interiors.
Located on I'on Avenue on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina this home was completed renovated and now looks like a tropical oasis versus the dark, drab former house that exisited.
The existing home was sited close to what was originally an ocean front street, and forward of what is now the building setback line.
The interior spaces had low ceilings by today’s standards. Dark wood paneling and small windows combined with the low ceilings created some very dark, isolated interiors.
Adding a vaulted living area brought light into the home and created a central focus for the open plan.
During the demolition phase some existing wood shutters were discovered in the attic. They were reused as screening devices to provide separation between the master suite and living spaces.
The master bedroom of this house is on the main living level and provides a comfortable retreat for any time of the day.
A hipped roof covers a screened porch with gracious overhangs protecting the outdoor living area from driving rains. The result creates a charming and relaxed island cottage.
The master bathroom was transformed to include both a tub and a shower with hardwood floors.
The roof of the porch was raised and widened during the renovation. Afterward, the ceiling was painted blue and the exterior of the house was painted yellow.
The back exterior of the house before the renovation to this Sullivan's Island cottage.
A small kidney shaped pool was added in the backyard and the space is utilized for parties and small gatherings.
The kitchen received a dramatic update: shiny new hardwood floors, a large island, top of the line appliances all great ample entertaining space for this family of four.
A gabled living area extends the view out into the rear yard and brings light deep into the interiors.

Local island history says that this home was barged across Charleston Harbor to Sullivan's Island in the early 1900's. Numerous additions and renovations had changed the character of this two-room cottage resulting in a home in which not one window had a view into the expansive rear yard. The current renovation had three purposes: 1) Create livable space for a family, 2) Open views into the private backyard with windows that could bring light into the dark interiors and pull cooling seabreezes through the home, 3) Create a sense of island character through the use of color, finishes and architectural details.