Custom straight-grain cedar sauna, custom straight oak cabinets with skirt back-lighting. 3-D tile vanity backsplash with wall mounted fixtures and LED mirrors. Light-projected shower plumbing box with custom glass. Pebble-inlaid and heated wood-tile flooring. Photo by Marcie Heitzmann

Toilet room with Cole & Son wallpaper and skylight above

A contemporary bathroom with a trough sink and wall mounted faucets. John Horner Photography.

Master bathrooms double vanity, marble countertops, and the custom floors.

This sparkling half bathroom features a custom silver paint finish on the floating vanity and stunning glass vessel sink.

Welcome to the community of Myrtle Grove! Myrtle Grove is found within the city limits of Plaquemine, Louisiana or the “City of Hospitality,” tucked between the swamps of the Atchafalaya and the bustling state capitol. Nestled off of Enterprise Boulevard, this community offers a variety of three and four-bedroom floor plans that include 3 cm slab granite countertops with under-mount sinks throughout and optional gas fireplaces. The Myrtle Grove community is a quiet, charming home site community that includes sidewalks and a community pond, with a country backdrop that contrasts the hustle and bustle lifestyle of the nearby capital city.

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography

The challenge: take a run-of-the mill colonial-style house and turn it into a vibrant, Cape Cod beach home. The creative and resourceful crew at SV Design rose to the occasion and rethought the box. Given a coveted location and cherished ocean view on a challenging lot, SV’s architects looked for the best bang for the buck to expand where possible and open up the home inside and out. Windows were added to take advantage of views and outdoor spaces—also maximizing water-views were added in key locations. The result: a home that causes the neighbors to stop the new owners and express their appreciation for making such a stunning improvement. A home to accommodate everyone and many years of enjoyment to come.