Chris Edwards/Southern Living

Chris Edwards/Southern Living

Southern Living’s Idea House program began in the 1980s. This year, the iconic magazine has rolled out its welcome mat at the Tideland-served subdivision River Dunes in Oriental.

Centered on the concept of “The Great Escape,” their River Dunes build is a clean, current take on a timeless Southern home with extensive wraparound porch living. The home has 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 1 half bath across a spacious 4,125 square feet. The layout was expertly designed to create opportunities for family connectivity and flexibility, providing space for gatherings as well as spaces to work or read. The design of this year’s home pays homage to River Dunes’ coastal surroundings with cohesive indoor and outdoor spaces that are prime for relaxing and entertaining.

Chris Edwards/Southern Living

The 2022 Idea House was created by a talented team of experts from across the Carolinas: architect William Court of Court Atkins Group, builder Jordan Maroules of SLD Custom Homes, interior designer Charlotte Lucas of Charlotte Lucas Interior Design, developer Ed Mitchell of River Dunes, and landscape architect Daniel Keefer of Witmer Jones Keefer, Ltd.

Products and designs from 13 national sponsors of the 2022 Idea House integrated within the home include Clopay^®, Command™ Brand, James Hardie, Kerrygold, Marvin^®, Monogram Appliances, Regina Andrew, Southern Living^® Collection Exclusively at Dillard’s, Southern Living^® Plant Collection, Summer Classics Home, Sunbrella^®, Sherwin-Williams and Zuri^® Premium Decking.Custom draperies were created by Ladies Touch Custom Interiors and Upholstery in Newport, NC. Harbourside Garden Company in Bayboro did much of the landscaping.

Ticket proceeds go to three local charities: Heartworks, Hope Clinic, and the Pamlico Partnership for Children.