Stormlight Living

Written by The Editr

Photography by Yuri Semenyuk

An elevated coastal narrative, reimagined 

There are projects that feel authored, and others that feel composed, layered, intuitive, and shaped through collaboration. This home belongs to the latter.

From the beginning, the process was guided by a clear sense of purpose. There was a set budget, a strong vision, and a decisiveness that allowed the design to progress intentionally. It established a rhythm that fostered creativity while maintaining focus.

The brief was simple yet distinct. Coastal, but not expected.

Instead of sticking to the usual bright whites and bold blues, the design moves toward a more atmospheric look. It evokes the colors of the sea on a stormy day, with softened edges of the shoreline and sky. It reflects the quiet depth of coastal living rather than its sunlit clichés.

The design developed naturally, starting with a single piece of art and expanding outward room by room. Each space was treated as its own composition while still contributing to a unified whole.

Sourcing drew from a curated selection of lines including Visual Comfort, Gabby Home, Revelation by Uttermost, Wendover Art, Caracole, and Loloi. Each choice focused on tone, texture, and presence rather than following trends.

Throughout the home, art and lighting have the greatest impact. They emotionally anchor each space, shaping mood and guiding the overall experience.

This is most obvious in the great room.

Finding the right chandelier became a key moment in the process. The goal was to add something with presence but not overbearing. A piece that could fill the room without overpowering it.

The search lasted almost six months.

The answer was discovered at the Atlanta Market in a bone chandelier by Gabby Home. Organic in shape and rich in texture, it added balance to the space. More than just a focal point, it became a unifying element, connecting the materials, tones, and overall intent of the entire home.

Ultimately, this project isn’t about coastal design. It’s about restraint, collaboration, and the power of mood.

Some of the most compelling spaces aren’t the brightest. They’re the ones that feel layered, thoughtful, and quietly complete. 

Interior Design:
Julia Durham
Haute Haven Interiors
hautehaveninteriors@gmail.com