Old World Journal's New Old House Winter 2006
by Ann Sample.
Photography by Brian Vanden Brink

CARRIBBEAN COLLABORATION

Located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, this office was designed by Group 3 Architecture's Mike Ruegamer for a full-time mother. Houses found in the British West Indies inspired the home's design, including the office. In the office the client wanted a combination of open and closed storage. The open storage is used for display of family photos and other keepsakes; the closed storage - tucked behind louver doors - conceals filing cabinets and shelves. These doors and tongue-and-groove ceiling add to the room's Caribbean feeling as does the sea-grass rug. The desk is British Colonial in style and is paired with a petite office chair. Large seashells and exotic plants complete the decor.