Home Idea Houses Idea House 2022: Our Coastal Carolina Home Introducing our next great escape in Oriental, North Carolina. By Grace Haynes Grace Haynes Grace is a former Associate Homes Editor for Southern Living. She covered a variety of topics for print and digital, from design and flower arranging to cottage gardens and pets. Before moving to the Homes team, she joined Southern Living as a copy editor. Off the clock, find her strolling through neighborhoods around the South to admire the houses and snapping photos of colorful front doors. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 22, 2022 Close Photo: Muir Stewart For over 30 years, Southern Living has been creating signature custom homes that celebrate life in the South, each reflecting our take on the style, comfort, and innovation of the times. For 2022, we are thrilled to announce our Idea House is under construction in Oriental, North Carolina. Our new coastal getaway is set in the scenic waterfront village of River Dunes, a Southern Living-and Coastal Living-inspired community. It's located on a 1,324-acre peninsula, overlooking where the Neuse River meets the Pamlico Sound. The boating community of River Dunes is built around an award-winning harbor and rooted in maritime village tradition. Centered around the concept of 'The Great Escape,' this year's Idea House takes its inspiration from the laid-back charm of the Carolina coast. Located directly across from the harbor (with water views), the house will be approximately 4,125 square feet, with extensive wraparound porches and outdoor living spaces that are made for entertaining. Our dreamy getaway in the nautical community of River Dunes will embrace elements that help simplify life and enjoy time spent with family and friends. Meet the Team: For this year's home, we called on the ultimate Southern dream team to bring our vision to life: interior designer Charlotte Lucas from Charlotte, North Carolina; builder Jordan Maroules of SLD Custom Homes from Morehead City, North Carolina; and architect William Court of the Court Atkins Group from Bluffton, South Carolina. WATCH: SL Idea House 2021 Tour Our Idea House To purchase tickets ($20), visit Riverdunesideahouse.com Hours: Thursdays: 12-5; Fridays: 10-5; Saturdays: 10-5; Sundays: 12-5 Our 2022 Idea House will debut in the September 2022 issue. Readers will have the opportunity to purchase our Idea House plan and build their own dream home on the water. The Idea House will be open for tours starting in July 2022. 2022 Idea House Sponsors: Marvin® The Sherwin-Williams® Company James Hardie Clopay® Garage Doors Monogram Luxury Appliances Westlake Royal Building Products™ Sunbrella® Southern Living® Plant Collection Southern Living® Collection Exclusively at Dillard's Summer Classics Home Command™ Brand Regina Andrew Detroit Kerrygold Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit