Caribbean Modern — style reimagining

Style

Caribbean Modern

Inspired by Oliver Messel's Mustique houses, John Stefanidis's Caribbean work, Chad Oppenheim· no affiliation

Coral-stone walls, louvered shutters, gabled tin roof, deep verandas — St. Barts / Mustique / Anguilla luxury vernacular.

• Coral-stone, white-stucco, or shiplap-board walls — natural materials, restrained palette.
• Gabled standing-seam metal roof (white, weathered green, or zinc) with deep overhanging eaves.
• Floor-to-ceiling louvered wood shutters as the primary fenestration — operable for cross-ventilation.
• Deep wraparound verandahs with painted ceilings (often Caribbean blue or pale celadon).

Scope

Minor structural

Add a porch, dormer, or modest expansion. Footprint mostly preserved.

A light remodel plus targeted structural additions: a covered porch, a roof dormer, a garage conversion, a small footprint extension (10-15%). Brings character without major permits.

Typical cost

$300K–700K

Timeline

5–8 months