A Place With Purpose

In search of a simpler life, a retired couple designed their Edisto Island home to pare down on belongings and immerse themselves in nature.

NATURAL CONNECTION: Steve and Heidi Newman chose a large marshfront lot on Edisto Island with proximity to the ocean for their new home, a property that would provide plenty of opportunity for viewing the abundance of birds. “The design concept was to always feel connected to the environment even if we had to be inside for whatever reason,” says Heidi. A plethora of picture windows allows for expansive views from every room, while a variety of outdoor living spaces invite the residents to soak up the scenery. A new dock gives them easy access to the marsh and nearby beach.