On Monday we featured a Charleston, SC, open-plan bungalow designed by architect Heather Wilson. Today, we’re dissecting the pool pavilion and sourcing key elements for recreating the look, including classic teak loungers and suspended daybed (swimming pool not required).
Above: There’s no need to get away in the summer when you have a cabana and pool in your own backyard. See more of the house and pool at The Ultimate Indoor/Outdoor House? and
Holiday at Home, Charleston Edition. Photography courtesy of Heather A. Wilson, Architect.
Above: The outdoor bathroom and shower are concealed behind paddock-style doors.
Above: An bathroom is lit by a hanging lantern and offers a partial view of the pool from the shower. On the far wall, a row of nautical cleats serve as hat and towel hooks.
Above: A custom suspended daybed hangs in the poolside cabana; for a DIY idea and project sources, see DIY: Simple Porch Swing.
Above: Skagerak’s classic Riviera Sun Bed is made from rot-resistant teak; $1,629 from Fjí¸rn. For a much more affordable option, consider Ikea’s pplaro Chaise Lounge; $129.
Above: The Maine Float-Rope Co. makes doormats from recycled lobster trap rope. They’re available in an array of solids and stripes; prices start at $49.95 for a Medium Float-Rope Doormat (18 by 30 inches).
Above: Casamidy’s Pila Seca Pendant Lamp is wrought iron detailed with saddle leather; contact Casamidy for pricing and availability.
Above: Affordable industrial simplicity: Kohler’s Industrial Exposed Shower is $352 via Amazon.
Above: Teakworks4u’s Teak Shower Mat is made in the US and available in 25- or 30-inch widths; $118.56 from Wayfair. For more options visit 10 Easy Pieces: Wooden Bath Mats.
Above: The Watermark Wall-Mount Bridge Faucet is $658.39 from Designer Plumbing.
Above: Stainless Steel Yacht Cleats are available in six sizes, ranging from 4 to 12 inches; $12.49 to $94.99 from West Marine. For other options, take a look at our post Nautical Hardware: 7 Cleats for Home Use.
Above: The Modern Cirrus Ceiling Fan is available with white or maple blades; prices start at $368 for the 36-inch size from CeilingFan.
Above: A Moroccan Pouf in silver leather is $495 from Serena & Lily.
Above: The Belgian Track Arm Outdoor Lounge Chair has quick-dry foam cushions and weather-resistant textured linen upholstery; $1,810 from Restoration Hardware.
Above: Room & Board’s Echo Floor Lamp in brushed nickel is $300.
For more of our favorite outdoor rooms, browse Outdoor Spaces in our Photo Gallery, and see Gardenista’s Steal This Look archives on Gardenista. And don’t miss Indoor/Outdoor Living, Napa Style.
Finally, get more ideas on how to evaluate and choose a bathtub or shower in our Remodeling 101 Guide: Bathroom Tubs & Showers.
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