Luxe | Honey Collins
This Classic Vacation Home Captures The Essence Of The Lowcountry
Designer Honey Collins’ clients first fell under the spell of the Lowcountry in 2005, when the Massachusetts-based couple and their two daughters encountered Palmetto Bluff, an idyllic resort-style community of Bluffton, South Carolina. Captivated by its ancient oaks, winding waterways and golden light, they purchased a plot of land with dreams of one day building a retreat in this place. For nearly two decades, they returned often—renting vacation homes to enjoy bike rides, river kayaking and Thanksgiving gatherings—until retirement and an empty nest afforded the chance to finally build the welcoming sanctuary they’d long anticipated.
Collins, who had worked with the couple on two prior residences, was the natural choice. From the outset, she collaborated with architect William Court, whose mastery of the local vernacular produced a home with classic proportions and an easygoing sense of place—from generous porches to a breezeway-framed courtyard and a gracious entry hall that echoes the setting’s relaxed elegance.
