Before and After: Kitchen Remodels

The fall 2022 issue of Charleston Home + Design Magazine features not one, but TWO home improvement guides! We selected the most dramatic kitchen transformations to share here on the blog.  Before (above) After (below) Photography by Donnie Walker |  Project by Ace Granite Charleston  Before (above) After (below) Photography...

A Nod To Nature

Earth tones mimic the resilience of nature and evoke a sense of renewal; this Charleston home honed in on shades of green and natural materials like wood and stone for an organic feel-good design. The green velvet sectional adds a bright pop of color and maximizes space in the living...

Fall 2022 Home Show Seminars

Fall 2022 Home Show Seminars: Attend live design discussions and project planning presentations at Charleston Home + Design's  Fall 2022 Home Show at the Charleston Area Convention Center All Day Friday and Saturday, October 7-8 Friday Seminars 12:00-12:45 pm - What About Windows? Everything you need to know about selecting...

Dare to Design With Dark Color

Decorating with dark color can be intimidating, but when used strategically, it's beautifully bold and totally unique. Read more to see how this kitchen and laundry room design strikes the perfect balance between light and dark.  Photography by Ebony Ellis Break The Rules If this homeowner played by the rules,...

A Modern Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen Design

 This Charleston kitchen blends contemporary and rustic design elements for a modern coastal farmhouse aesthetic. It's a lively kitchen design that functions far beyond just cooking three meals a day.  Details that made the difference:  Exposed natural wood shelving and wall cabinetry with brass hardware.  Marbled grey and white hexagon...

Cambria Quartz Countertops

Why is Cambria Quartz the perfect alternative to granite and marble? Eco-Friendly Sustainable, family-owned, and American-made surfaces you can feel good about. A natural stone like quartz is a precious resource.  Cambria Quartz is unique in its mindful mining techniques. They operate with sustainable tools and practices that preserve the...

Before + After: Local Remodel

Custom cabinetry completely renewed this once outdated kitchen and dining area while fresh paint and fun tile transformed the living and dining rooms.  Charleston Cabinets Inc. designed and installed these beautiful light blue cabinets with ample space and functional storage. Photography by Kenny Reed  Photography by Kenny Reed  The brass...

Top 10 Award Winners of 2021

Charleston Home + Design Magazine's Top 10 Awards  Honoring the top 10 local kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor living projects published in Charleston Home + Design Magazine in 2021. Feature Photo by Charleston Cabinets Nominees were selected by the publication’s editors and winners were selected by the number of digital votes...

Charming Charleston Cottage

A couple of years ago we featured Chelsea Meissner's charming Charleston cottage on Johns Island. Her home is filled with surfer chic touches, bold patterns, and bright colors. Completed with the help of her friend and designer Kim Spradlin Wolfe, the home was perfect for Chelsea and her pup Tyson....

7 Character Filled Kitchens

A simple white color palette in the kitchen can be appealing, but it's also fun to get a bit more creative and throw in some color or a funky pattern. Kitchens are the heart of the home, so be creative with the design and bring in elements that bring joy...