A Custom Cabana

With help from a local interior design firm, Hayes + Nash Design Co., these Mount Pleasant homeowners took their backyard a step further than coastal with a custom cabana and tropical island atmosphere.  This space was styled with a variety of bamboo furnishings from the Shanty Shoppe, Hayes + Nash...

A Summer Staycation

Summer is synonymous with vacation for those who seek escape from their typical environment. Lucky for those on the coast, destination relaxation isn't that far away thanks to the (mostly) lovely weather. Sometimes, it's just beyond the back door. We hope this local project by CK Contracting will inspire the...

A Charleston Cottage With Curb Appeal

What is curb appeal? According to the Oxford Dictionary, this phrase relates to "the attractiveness of a property for sale and its surroundings when viewed from the street."  Simply put, does the outside of your home look as good as the inside? It might sound intimidating to even consider if you...

5 Ways To Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

Upgrade your outdoor living space with these popular designs installed by local home professionals.  Outdoor Lighting  Photography by Ebony Ellis Path + area lighting enhances landscaping and safely illuminates pathways.  Photography by Ebony Ellis Add motion-sensor lighting in dark areas of your property to protect against any unwanted activity.  Photography...

Fine Outdoor Furniture

Since 1927, Kenneth Lynch & Sons  has been known for its quality custom craftsmanship of fine outdoor furniture and stone garden accessories. A variety of fountains, statues, seating, and custom cushions are available and add long-term beauty and charm to any outdoor living space. Their products make for enjoyable gatherings...

Swim By Summer with Clear Blue Pools

By this time of year, it’s typically hard to start and finish an entire pool project before summertime because of limited availability. Lucky for everyone, Clear Blue Pools has the time and resources to get the job done. Photography by: Ebony Ellis Planning your pool project can be a stress...

Spring Porch Style

Here in the Lowcountry, we treat our porches and outdoor areas as an extension of the living room. Spruce up your porch sitting experience this Spring with these classic designs around Charleston.  Photography by Patrick Brickman One of the most recognizable design elements in Charleston is the blue porch ceiling. A...

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...

Breathtaking Outdoor Oasis

This Lowcountry pool by Heritage Pools, LLC has it all. Tucked away in the charming backyard of this Charleston home, the pool offers homeowners the perfect place for a summer pool party or just to take a dip after a long day. The modern lines of the pool marry contemporary...

Home Tour: The Bea’s Nest

With a dream of owning rental properties, New Englanders MaryJo and Bryce Anderson were so excited when they got the opportunity to purchase this beautiful home on Isle of Palms. The Bea's Nest is the second oldest home on Isle of Palms, originally belonging to renowned poet Beatrice Witte Ravenel....