Smart Coastal Home Design Navigator

Click a category to explore tailored Myrtle Beach layout strategies.

Flood-Smart Layout Strategy

  • Elevate main living above flood zone.
  • Use ground level for parking + storage only.
  • Place HVAC & electrical systems on upper floors.
  • Create upper-level porches instead of slab patios.

Best for raised beach lots & marsh-adjacent homes along the Grand Strand.

Age-Ready Layout Strategy

  • Main-level primary suite with nearby laundry.
  • Wide passages & 3' interior doorways.
  • Curbless showers + future-friendly bath layout.
  • Pre-plan elevator shaft or stacked closets.

Perfect for long-term living in Carolina Forest, Market Common & 55+ buyers.

Rental-Optimized Layout Strategy

  • Guest bedrooms grouped away from owner suite.
  • Multiple living spaces (loft, den, porch).
  • Durable floors + easy-clean finishes.
  • Lockable owner storage & secure pantry.

Ideal for short-term rental zones like North Myrtle Beach & Surfside.

Resale-Focused Layout Strategy

  • Indoor-outdoor “livable four”: kitchen, dining, living, porch.
  • No awkward bonus rooms or leftover spaces.
  • Orient main living areas toward water or golf views.
  • Place drop zones where people actually enter.

Maximizes listing value across all Grand Strand communities.