STRATEGIC PLANNING To make the most of a Gulf-front site and to create a beach home haven, learn from “Blue Havana.” • Go vertical to maximize the view. High ceilings on the first and second floor elevated the third level to ensure the Gulf view over the dunes, which are higher at Cinnamon Shore South than they are at “North.” • Read the design code carefully. After learning that Cinnamon Shore South allows Gulf-front homes one floor with grid-free glass, the Pruitts replaced third-floor grid windows with simple panes for picture-window Gulf vistas. “The view really popped!” Kim says. • Give continuity with design elements. Paige Schnell chose a V-groove that connects the home’s three levels. “It adds rhythm and flow to the architectural composition, enhancing the overall experience of the space,” says builder Tim Waggoner • Shift square footage from bedrooms toward main living spaces. King- size beds were important for the four suites, but Kim and Alex dedicated more open space to main living areas.
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Top: The main foyer impresses. Bottom: A ground-floor game room with pool table opens to a dune-side porch.
44 VIEW FROM THE DUNES
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