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Kerry Maloney
When Kerry Maloney decided to leave New Orleans, she knew exactly what she was looking for. After a decade of living in the French Quarter she wanted space. Her mother and aunt had moved to Bay St. Louis, so it seemed like a logical choice. “When I go through a life crisis or feel like
I need to make a change I find solace in connecting to the earth and growing things. So, I came to the Bay looking for room to grow!” she said. And she found it in a lovely 1950s-era house sitting on a half-acre of land with infinite possibilities.
After taking time to settle in, she realized renovations would be necessary to make her home more functional and livable. She had envisioned being able to entertain and host out of town friends with enough space for everyone to be comfortable. While her home had three bedrooms it only had one Jack and Jill style bath. And she still felt a strong desire to connect the inside of the house to the natural habitat outside—she wanted to feel grounded in her new life.
After tackling a challenging renovation project that took over a year, her dreams have come true. Maloney has created a beautiful home filled with color, pattern, and surprises around every corner. She added nearly 800 square feet with a new guest bathroom, master bath, hallways, and a vestibule between the sleeping and living areas.
She created a “sleeping sanctuary that feels like a cocoon” for herself with deep hues on the walls and a mini split air conditioning system to keep the temperature exactly how she likes it for sleeping. Her new master bathroom is just the opposite—a bright, airy tropical oasis.
There are new windows throughout but there are no window treatments on the back of the house. “I like being a part of the natural cycle of life. I see the sun come up and set every day.” There is a doggie door for her beloved dog,
TO THE BAY
Creating a One-of-a-Kind Home for a One-of-a-Kind Life
story by Holly Harrison and Shannon Stage photos courtesy of Teri Harrison