By Kelli Larson and Kristin Nichols

The Moorings at Hawk's Nest is the sister property to the Moorings Yacht and Country Club. We renovated the entry, grill, men's card room, locker rooms, and golf pro shop. The clubhouse is primarily used by golfers coming off the course and wanting to stay for dinner or head to the locker room for a game of cards. Hardwood flooring along with decorative chandeliers, case pieces with lamps, artwork, and a focal table were added to the entry. This creates a sense of arrival and gives members the feeling that they are entering someone's home.

The existing mill work included painted yellow openings with golf memorabilia. We created the feel of a built-in mill work bookshelf, by painting the entire piece in a deep blue gray, adding glass shelves, and installing a grass cloth wall covering behind the shelves. Accessories were purchased from several different antique markets and local finds. A soft seating group was added across from the reception desk along with a gallery grouping of Intaglios. Again, the goal was create a sense of comfort and warmth with the table lamp and lounge seating.

The previous color palette included the classic country club green, gold, and plaid finishes. We knew that a lighter, fresher color palette was needed. We achieved this by painting the millwork surrounding the existing fireplace in the dining room. A commissioned piece of artwork was installed above the mantle with decorative walls sconces flanking the piece. Decorative pendants were added over the bar along with roman shades to help soften the space, while not taking away the view of the golf course. We feel that we successfully kept the traditional architectural elements while creating a more transitional, fresh palette with the furniture, artwork, and decorative lighting. BR

Larson Nichols is a full-service interior design firm specializing in private club, high-end commercial and residential projects throughout the Southeast. With numerous awards, including the 2023 BoardRoom Magazine Excellence in Achievement Awards, principals Kelli Larson and Kristin Nichols deliver timeless and welcoming spaces. The firm offers comprehensive services from space planning to coordination with architectural and engineering consultants.
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