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way a family aspires to live. A second home defines the way they want to spend their free time- an invitation to leave life's compli­cations behind, relax, and have some fun.

For Melanie and Stephen Schoen, their house at the shore is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta, with lazy beach days, long bike rides, barefoot living, and family time. And their destination of choice is the 20-mile stretch of Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle fondly known as Scenic 30A

The couple met at a party on that beach, had their first date the following night in Seaside, married a year later, and kept coming back. "We rented dozens of places up and down the beach, and we came to love the vibe at WaterColor," Melanie says. It didn't take them long to realize they wanted a home to call their own. "The 30A coastal lifestyle spoke to us," Stephen says. "This was the place for us." However, they were in the process of building a permanent resi­dence, so they put a vacation home on the back burner.

"A year later, we almost bought a completed house, but we real­ized how much we enjoyed the design and building process," Mela­nie recalls. ''And how much we had enjoyed working with architect Tim Adams and designer Mary Mc Williams, who teamed up on our Atlanta home."

Instead, the Schoens found a prime lot and soon were deep into the next collaboration. Overlooking Sandhill Circle Park, the home

is a fresh take on a classic Southern farmhouse with expansive dou­ble porches, wide steps, tall windows, cheerful blue shutters, and a metal hip roof. The interiors are equally engaging, starting with an open central hall configuration. The floor plan allows for long sight lines through the house, with rooms defined by architectural de­tailing and furnishings rather than walls.

Creating beauty and permanence were the goals as Mc Williams worked with the Schoens to choose materials and finishes. They de­cided on 10-inch-wide antique oak plank floors finished with a fum­ing technique for a hushed and soothing foundation. A mix of hori­zontal paneling, vertical board-and-batten, and textured panels covers walls, and reclaimed pecky cypress beams in a light, weath­ered stain enliven the ceiling.

The couple wanted to reflect the beauty of the Gulf without overt beach references. "Melanie loves periwinkle, so we started out with deep sky blue," Mc Williams says. That paint hue was then

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mixed with equal amounts of white "to dial down the intensity for a softer palette that flows throughout," she adds. In the living room, white linen upholstery provides the backdrop for splashes of blue that appear in various shades on pillows and accessories.

Tuned in to the Schoens' beach lifestyle, McWilliams ensured the kitchen was show-worthy as well. "When family and friends gather at the beach, cooking is an engaging social activity," she says. With this in mind, the kitchen's glamorous notes reside front and center. White Thassos marble tile climbs to the 12-foot-high ceil­ing on the range wall, and a waterjet-cut marble-and-glass design sparkles on the backsplash. The more hardworking elements are relegated to the pantry-out of view but close enough for efficiency.

While much of the house centers on sociability, the master suite provides a true retreat. "I kept it neutral and monochromatic and chose the same shade of blue for the bedroom ceiling as the bath­room walls," McWilliams says. Textured linens and geometrical patterns combine with covered.buttons, trim, and ribbons.

The home includes plenty of practical features despite its grand scale and elegant finishes. "Every beach house needs a sand room,"

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The Schoens' home invites unwinding and enjoying all the beach has to offer, but also exudes relaxed elegance in a design that shines with undiminished style. Their house has quickly become a favorite destination for holidays and family gatherings as well as a place where memories are made. "Our son Will learned to ride his bike around Sandhill Circle," Melanie says. "That in itself is reason enough for a place at Watercolor." ti'il Architect: Tim Adams

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PAGES41-46 GARDENS: PERENNIAL ESCAPE Garden designer: David Bergman, DWB Botanical Design, 148 Old Field Rd., Southbury, CT 06488; 203/264-9010. PAGES 41-46. GARDEN AND POOL ARfA­Antique finials and urns: Tracey Young, The Elemental Garden, theelementalgarden.com. Chaise lounges (Glenora Collection); dining chairs (Glenora Collection); dining table; umbrella: Jewels of Java, jewelsofjavacorn. PAGE 45. GUESTHOUSE BEDROOM-Bed (designed by Mark Drendel): fabricated by TJ Caridi, Sophisticated Country, sophisticatedcoun­try.com. Lounge chairs: George Smith, george­smith.com. Fabric on bed, bed drapery, and lounge chairs ("Alpage" / Cerise #F2336003); hand-embroidered pillows end throw on bed ("Tachkent''/ Chocolat #F2804002): Pierre Frey, pierrefrey.com. Bed-drapery interior: Brunschwig & Fils, brunschwig.com. Bed linens: E. Braun & Co., ebraunnewyork.com. Art behind bed: antique. Sconces behind bed: Klaffs, klaffs .corn. Bedside table (antique); blanket bench (antique); table between chairs: owner's collection. Carpet: custom. PAGE 46. GUESTHOUSE KITCHEN-Sink; faucet: Klaffs, klaffs.com. Lights in sink area; light over island: Privot House, privothouse.com. Bar stools: J. Seitz & Co., jseitz.com. Drapery and window shade fabric: Brunschwig & Fils, brunschwig.com.

PAGES 50-59 SUMMERTIME BLISS Architect: Tim Adams; project manager: Noah Speights, T.S. Adams Studio, 2969 Hardman Court N.E., Atlanta, GA 30305; 877/283-3499 and 404/ 262-3499. Florida office: 5281 E. County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459; 850/231-4631, tsadamsstudio.com. Interior designers: Mary Mc Williams and Kenson Bates, Mary Mac & Co., 5 Willow Glen, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30342; 404/ 845-0170, marymacandcompany.com. Contractors: Matt Parenzan and John Giles, Corestruction, 114 Logan Lane, Suite 2, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459; 850/ 855-1429, corestruction.com. Exterior, siding and trim (Artisan Luxury Collection): James Hardie, 26300 La Alameda, Suite 400, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; 888/542-7343, jameshardie.com. Landscape designer: Chad Horton, Horton Land Works, Destin, FL; 850/699-1297, hortonlw.com. Kitchen design consultant: Design Galleria Kitchen & Bath Studio, 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. N.E., Suite 234, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404/ 261-0111, designgallerianet. TH ROUGHOUT- Window treatment, custom pillows and bedding workroom: The Designer Workroom, 404/355-5080. PAGE 51. EXTER IOR.- Siding; trim; shutters (Artisan Luxury Collection): James Hardie,

jameshardie.com. Lanterns ("Governor Bracket Mount"): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com. PAGES 52 - 53. FOYER-Wall paint ("Decorator's White» #OC-149): Benjamin Moore, benjamin­moore.com. Console table ("Lucy Smith Quatrefoil Table» / Champagne with limestone top): Holland & Co., hollandandcompany.com. Side chairs (Berthe Side Chairs» #CFH240 E272 A003): Zentique, zentique.com. Chair fabric ("Callery Circles" /Mist #0188201): Fabricut, fabricut.com. Lamps ("Fresno Lamp" #44087-351): Arteriors, arteriorshome.com. Shell ("Giant Clam Shell" #AA841): Ballard Designs, ballardde­signs.com. Shell shadowbox art: by Jamie Dietrich, jdvintage.net. Lantern ("Large Arch Top Lantern" /Polished Nickel #CHC3425PN): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Rug ("Baltimore"/ Seaspray): Stanton Carpet, stantoncarpet.com. FRONT PORCH- Chairs (LeagraveClassic Lounge Chair"/Weathered); cushions ("Textured Linen Weave» /Navy, by Perennials): Restoration Hardware, rh.com. Side table: Beau Home Interiors, beauhomeinteriors.com. Tall pots: Clay Garden & Gifts, clay30Acom. Lanterns ("Governor Bracket Mount"): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com. Siding; trim; shutters (Artisan Luxury Collection): James Hardie,jameshardie.com. LIVING ROOM- Paint ("Decorator's White" #OC-140): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Sofas (#C3071-03); sofa fabric ("Burbank'' jivory): Lee Industries, leeindustries.com. Through Max & Co., mrshow­ard.com. Pillows on sofa, front ("Fara"/Verdigris #V3158/ 07, by Villa Nova); pillows on sofa, flange and back ("Chatham" /Spearmint #V3144/08, by Villa Nova): Romo, romo.com. Swivel club chairs ("XL Miles Swivel Glider Club Chair" #0009 MS); chair fabric ("Easy Seaglass Linen»): Beau Home Interiors, beauhomeinteriors.com. Pillows on chairs ("Claremont" /Petrol #V3132/04, by Villa Nova): Romo, romo.com. Area rug ("Bellucci"/ Ice): Stark, starkcarpet.com. Cocktail table ("Reclaimed Elm Plank Cocktail Table" #F2-FNH8551 TL-LE): Bungalow Classic, bungalow­classic.com. Floor lamp ("Studio Floor Lamp" #TOB1010PN): Circa Lighting, circalighting.com. Sofa table: custom. Lamp on sofa table (#12182): Beau Home Interiors, beauhomeinteriors.com. Window treatment fabric, top ("Harndon" / Bone #2781303); window-treatment fabric, middle (''Palambo" / Spa #2884403); window­treatment fabric, bottom ("Palombo" /Oatmeal #2884409): Fabricut, fabricut.com. Fire screen: discontinued. Art over mantel (by Lisa Moore): Lisa Moore Fine Art, lmoorefineart.com. PAGES 54-55. KITCHEN-Cabinetry (custom): Design Galleria, designgalleria.net. Range hood: custom. Sconces flanking hood ("Grandview Single Light Sconces" /Polished Nickel #A4310): Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com. Laser-cut tile backsplash (custom Waterjet Backsplash in

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Marble & Glass): Renaissance Tile & Bath, renaissancetileandbath.com. Hanging lights ("Vintage Glass Bubble Light" #SM9392AB): South of Market, southofmarket.biz. Counter stools ("Campaign Counter Stool" #5206-51): Lee Industries, leeindustries.com. Counter-stool fabric ("Cap Ferrat Weave" /Pebble #65931): Schumacher, fschumacher.com. Wall oven ("E Series 30-inch Single Electric Wall Oven," by Wolf); steam oven ("E Series Single Convection Steam Wall Oven," by Wolf); range ("36-inch Dual Fuel Range,» by Wolf); refrigerator ("Bottom Freezer Refrigerator, Custom Panel," by Sub-Zero); refrigerator drawers ("Compact Refrigerator, Panel Ready," by Sub-Zero); wine storage ("24-inch Wine Built-In Dual Zone Wine Storage,» by Sub-Zero): Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, shop.ferguson.com. 011 ING ROOM- Paint ("Decorator's White'.'. #OC-149): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Dining table; area rug (Oushak); chandelier: Beau Home Interiors, beauhomeinteriors.com. Bost chairs: owner's collection. Bost-chair fabric ("Trem­oille" /Aqua #2014114.13): Lee Jofa, leejofa.com. Slipcovered dining side chairs (#C7758-01): Lee Industries, leeindustries.com. Side-chair fabric ("Tremoille Linen" /Natural #2014147.616): Lee Jofa, leejofa.com. Tape trim on side chairs ("1.5-inch Cambridge Strie Braid" /Glacier Blue #977-34161-15): Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons .com. Buffet: antique. PAGES. 55- 57. PORCH- Painting above fireplace (Buoy's Club, by Trip Park): Shain Gallery, shaingallery.com. Sofa and lounge chairs (Plantation Collection): Gloster, gloster.com. Club-chair fabric ("Zip" /Rainwater); sofa fabric ("Spinnaker" /Sky #425-01-011-60-61): Janus et Cie, janusetcie.com. Accent pillows on sofa ("Stones" /Blueberry #721-213, discontinued): Perennials, perennialsfabrics.com. Dining table top ("54-inch Grc Round Top" #D78-54RG-GRY, Leisure Custom Dining Collection by Century); dining table base ("Trestle Pedestal Base" #D78-802B-CHR, Leisure Custom Dining Collection by Century); chairs ("Jasmine Dining Chairs" #US105-4lc, by Lee Industries): Authenteak, authenteak.com. Dining-chair fabric ("Java" /Delft): Raoul Textiles, raoultextiles.com. Lanterns ("Governor Carriage Flush Mount''): Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com. Cube table beside sofa: Beau Home Interiors, beauho­meinteriors.com. SAND ROOM- Wall paint ("Decorator's White" #OC-149); built-in shelving paint ("Heaven on Earth" #1661): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Cabinet (custom): Corestruction, corestruction.com. Beach hats: Barbara Cobb Sunhats, barbaracobb.com. PAGE 58. GUEST BEDROOi·A-Wallpaint ("Misty Blue" #820); ceiling and trim paint ("Decorator's White" #OC-149): Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com. Bed ("Venice Bed" /White