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orking closely with developers Suzy and Jim Accola on the design, McCarley rendered the beautiful open-concept kitchen for the VIE Beach House and collaborated on its layout featuring the ocean-blue cupboards built by Grimes Cabinets. “I loved working on the Beach House show home because I love working with Suzy and Jim,” McCarley says. “I have learned so much from working with the two of them. It’s nice to work with such good people, and they are both so talented! Suzy dreams it up, I draw it for us to see, and Jim builds it.”
Right: Cindy McCarley Below: The stars of the kitchen area are the gorgeous ocean-blue cabinetry and matching appliances. McCarley’s hand-drawn renderings brought life to the space long before the vision became a reality. Photos courtesy of Cindy McCarley Designs
Kitchens are not her only specialty. McCarley drew up the plans for much of the cabinetry and other built-ins showcased in the VIE Beach House, including the banquette seating, the mudroom bench and cabinets, the laundry room cabinets, the impressive master closet, and all the bathroom cabinets. Working on custom homes like this allows McCarley to showcase her multifaceted talent, as she uses her creative mind to provide beautiful and functional concepts that stand out from other residences. “The VIE Beach House is just so special! Every single detail is perfect,” McCarley says. “I especially love the neighborhood the house sits in because it’s a real neighborhood, comprising mostly full-time residents. I love the woods behind the house, and who doesn’t want to live on a cul-de-sac?” With the rustic yet sleek details and decor featuring natural textures and elements, the kitchen—along with the rest of the home—reflects this love and connection to nature.
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It will be a busy year ahead, McCarley predicts, as she has experienced an increase in business despite the pandemic, likely thanks to people spending more time at home and wishing to either build along the coast or improve their existing houses. “Like many folks in our area, I am beyond humbled and thankful,” she says. Be sure to read the full VIE Beach House – A Show Home feature to see more of McCarley’s beautiful collaborations showcased throughout the home!
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