Seabrook Sensation ~ A casual oceanfront home embraces an effortless lifestyle and entertainment-friendly features ~ Charleston Style & Design Magazine, Fall 2026

by Dana W. Todd; photography by Holger Obenaus

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As seen from the living room, the architect designed the back of the home with large expanses of glass as an expression of contemporary style.

The designer skillfully mixed Aurora quartz countertops on the perimeter cabinetry with Ocean Blue quartzite on the island and a glimmering basketweave glass tile backsplash in the kitchen.

SALLY AND TODD LYNCH ARE NO STRANGERS TO THE PROCESS OF designing a home to fit their lifestyle. Their experience and knowledge came in handy when interviewing professionals for the team they pulled together to build their new home on Seabrook Island. The land, after all, was special, and any home on it deserved thoughtful planning; it was one of the very last remaining vacant oceanfront lots on the island. CONTINUE TO THE ARTICLE

Tom Martin & Son named as one of the best general contractors in Charleston, SC by General Contractors Magazine

Photography by Patrick Brickman

Founded in 2004 by father and son duo Tom and Tommy Martin, this South Carolina-based general contractor provides home remodeling, custom homes, home additions, and new home construction. Tom Martin and Son, LLC believes that close collaboration with its client is vital to a project’s success and has devised a client-centered process to guarantee satisfaction. The firm approaches each project with meticulous management to capture the client’s vision and turn it into a reality. With a highly-skilled in-house team of experts, the firm delivers exceptional projects on time and within budget.  

The firm’s diverse portfolio contains various styles, ranging from modern to farmhouse to coastal. This living room space is one of the firm’s noteworthy projects. Tom Martin and Son aimed to create a warm and welcoming feel to the living room, incorporating rustic design elements throughout the space. The stone-clad fireplace serves as the center of the area, contributing to its rustic feel.

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