Homes are defined by the in-between. In the quiet transitions, the subtle movements, and the intentional moments when one space leads to the next. “Everything is connected,” says James C. Atkins, Founding Principal of Court Atkins Group, an architectural and interior design firm based in Bluffton. “This design philosophy is at the center of our process.”

And at this Morrow Street residence, that sense of flow was mapped out from the start. From the entryway to the kitchen, dining area, and outdoor terrace, each space is connected by subtle throughlines: materiality, rhythm, and natural light.

Framed views anchor the open floorplan, drawing the eye through softly arched openings and toward the landscape beyond. A fireplace, which is made of hand-cut chipped face stone with over-grout joints, creates a gentle counterpoint to the more tailored dining space, while reclaimed beams overhead offer continuity and warmth.

In the kitchen, contrast gives way to cohesion. A richly veined marble island becomes the sculptural centerpiece, flanked by hand troweled plaster walls, zellige tile, and the soft curves of a custom hood. Even the cabinetry was considered from all angles. It’s elegant but restrained enough to fade into the background when viewed from across the room.

Outside, the home opens to a breezy retreat where organic textures and neutral tones reflect the palette within. With soft transitions and deliberate restraint, the home creates a sense of progression without ever feeling in motion.

It flows. It moves with you, gently leading you from one moment to the next, as good design should.

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN BY COURT ATKINS GROUP