A local designer transforms floating villas into waterfront escapes

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — When most people think about coastal living, they picture a beach house. But along the Cape Fear River, one local designer is showing that coastal living can take on an entirely different form.

Designer Laura Dodd has helped transform a collection of floating villas at Port City Marina into waterfront retreats that combine thoughtful design with the unique experience of living on the water.

While the villas gently float along the river, Dodd says her design philosophy remains firmly grounded in comfort.” I want people to feel like it’s their home,” Dodd said. “It’s a different experience than they would have at home, but I also want them to feel very comfortable.”…

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