Sea Island Residence- Living Room
JENNIFER ORNE DESIGN IN COLLABORATION WITH BILLY ROBERTS DESIGN
""Roberts combined forces with Jennifer Orne to customize the architecture. “From the study’s custom paneling, bookshelves and all of the cabinetry, Jennifer is a genius in her drawings and refined detail,” Roberts says. He, Orne and the homeowners, for instance, chose to visually raise the living room’s 30-foot ceiling by creating a lattice pattern of white beams against an alcove painted a fresh Kelly green, a motif that is repeated in the kitchen’s ceiling, backsplash and diamond-patterned, whitewashed floors. He was also instrumental in creating the entry hall’s dramatic floating staircase, as well as specifying the addition of a balcony to the master bedroom, a priceless amenity considering the marsh views through the French doors. “I think the builder had it out for me by the end with all of the elaborately detailed work we asked of him, but because of his labored precision the house is truly a work of art in itself.”
The result of that collaboration is a house that’s utterly livable, with the entire first floor devoted to comfortable living and entertaining spaces anchored by two screened-in porches for enjoying the natural light and stunning views. “The sun setting on the marsh and the way it changes colors in the house was very influential in the design,” says Roberts, and likewise, the white walls allow for the natural hues, such as light blues, oranges and greens, to accentuate the home’s location, creating an interior composition as striking as the scenery it intensifies.""
~Elizabeth Reh Ralls; Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles