Homeowners often delegate their interior design projects to professionals.

It’s a wise move, considering that experts have the connections, aesthetic sensibilities and skills honed over years of experience and formal training. Homeowners can know their projects will turn out wonderfully without having to worry or ever unfurl a measuring tape.

However, a homeowner sometimes has a crystal clear vision and wants to be involved at a micro level—as opposed to signing off on things from the sidelines—which makes it delightful for everyone involved.

This was the case with a new build on the island escape of Bald Head Island, located just off the coast of Southport, North Carolina. A family from Virginia wanted a vacation home custom built for their needs.