The 2018 Coastal Living Idea House
Project Case StudyA marsh-front home built by Allen Patterson Residential for Coastal Living’s award-winning annual Idea House program.
Project Overview
LOCATION
Habersham, SC
HOME TYPE
Idea Home
INTERIOR DESIGNER
SQUARE FOOTAGE
2,916
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms
The 2018 Coastal Living Idea House in Habersham, SC
The 2018 Coastal Living Idea House is a marsh-front custom home built in the Habersham community of Beaufort, South Carolina. Selected by Coastal Living magazine as its annual showcase of the best in coastal design, the home blends modern innovations with timeless Lowcountry architecture, light-filled interiors, and sweeping views of the surrounding marsh.
Modern Coastal Design and Marsh-Front Living
Designed by architect Eric Moser of Moser Design Group with interiors by celebrated designer Jenny Keenan, the Idea House pairs contemporary design trends with classic coastal elements. Color, pattern, and natural texture create casual, relaxed spaces, while a light-filled layout keeps the focus on the lush marsh views throughout the home.
Custom Home Builder Behind the Coastal Living Idea House
Built by Allen Patterson Builders, the 2018 Coastal Living Idea House reflects the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and quality construction that define luxury custom homes in the South Carolina Lowcountry. From architectural planning through finishing details, the home demonstrates the building expertise that earned a national showcase in Habersham, Beaufort, SC.
A National Showcase in Habersham
In 2018, Coastal Living magazine selected Allen Patterson Builders to construct its annual Idea House in the Habersham community of Beaufort, South Carolina. Each year the magazine builds a single home meant to represent the best of coastal design, and the 2018 home brought together a standout team: architecture by Eric Moser of Moser Design Group, interiors by celebrated designer Jenny Keenan, and landscape design by M. Brock Designs. The finished house is available as Coastal Living Cottage Plan No. 1986.
The marsh-front home showcases modern design trends and innovations while relying on classic coastal elements to maintain a timeless look. Light-filled spaces keep the focus on the lush marsh views, while Keenan’s deft use of color, pattern, and natural texture gives the interiors a casual, relaxed feel. Featured in Coastal Living magazine and opened for public tours, the home brought national attention to Habersham — a Coastal Living and Southern Living-inspired community — and to the craftsmanship behind it.
Explore the 2018 Coastal Living Idea House
Inside the Coastal Living Showcase Home
Photographed by J. Savage Gibson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the 2018 Coastal Living Idea House in Habersham, Beaufort, SC — designed by Eric Moser, with interiors by Jenny Keenan, and built by Allen Patterson Builders.
Where is the 2018 Coastal Living Idea House located?
The 2018 Coastal Living Idea House is located in the Habersham community in Beaufort, South Carolina — a Coastal Living and Southern Living-inspired Lowcountry community.
What is the Coastal Living Idea House?
The Idea House is Coastal Living magazine’s annual showcase home, built each year to represent the best in coastal design — from the architecture and building materials to the interior decorating. The 2018 home was featured in Coastal Living magazine and opened to the public for tours.
What products are featured in the 2018 Idea House?
The home featured products from nine sponsors: AZEK Building Products, Belgard, Carolina Lanterns & Lighting, Circa Lighting, James Hardie Building Products, LEE Industries, Lloyd Flanders, Marvin Windows and Doors, and VELUX Skylights.
Can I build this house? Are the plans available?
Yes. The finished house plans are available as Coastal Living Cottage Plan No. 1986.