A bevy of blues enhances each space designed by interior designer Elizabeth O’Neal. Seen in the deep navy cushions and pillows in the window seat, sky-hued lamps by the sofa, and calming steel blue of the cashmere blankets throughout the living space, this gentle color impeccably mimics the seaside respite.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of work, school, and daily life, the chance to retreat to the Lowcountry is a welcome haven. This family of four calls Raleigh, North Carolina, their home, but a vacation property in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, allows them to escape reality whenever needed. To make their home away from home feel more familiar, they called in Elizabeth O’Neal, the interior designer who helped with their primary residence.
“It was a fun experience getting to do two back-to-back homes with this family,” Elizabeth says. Founder and principal of Elizabeth O’Neal Interiors, she was brought onto this getaway only two months after finishing the family’s Raleigh home. Taking cues from the first project, she incorporated some of the clients’ initial requests: textures, neutrals, and warm wood tones. “But here in this Palmetto Bluff home, leaning into the Lowcountry aesthetic was super fun,” she adds.
Ocean blues, seafoam greens, and playful details keep this abode feeling light and whimsical. Flooded by sunlight, each space was designed for rest and relaxation. Whether they are vacationing as their household or hosting family and friends, the cottage-size home optimizes space while maintaining style…