Living Room Sofa Style

There are a number of ways you can arrange your living room furniture, but what arrangement prompts the best conversation? What furniture pieces are best for your lifestyle? Function certainly follows form when it comes to shared space. Consider these design tips when rearranging your living room. Find your focal...

Behind The Design of Gingerline

One of Charleston's most Instagrammable restaurants, Gingerline brings Caribbean and Latin flare to the Lowcountry with a brilliantly designed dining interior and outdoor patio space by Jenny Keenan Designs.  Behind The Design  How did you achieve such a Caribbean vibe in the middle of Charleston?  We love color and texture...

A Rustic Retreat

Southwest style meets modern farmhouse aesthetics in this cozy and rustic retreat built by Arnett Custom Homes.    Natural Materials A number of customizations make this home unique, especially the arched window connecting the kitchen and living room. The use of naturally finished wood is a consistent accent throughout the...

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...

Historically Haunted Homes Tour

With spooky season here, what better way to celebrate than to explore some of downtown Charleston’s most haunted haunts? We speak with walking tour guide, Tommy Dew, Ed Macy, author of the bestselling book, Haunted Charleston, and Karen White, author of the ghostly Tradd Street series to help break down...

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,...

What About Windows?

Rachael Lolar of Advanced Window Fashions gave Charleston Home + Design the inside scoop on window covering selections and the scenarios where they work best.  Photography by Ebony Ellis  Is it possible to achieve privacy and natural light in a bedroom? Yes, with the  Silhouette®. The S-shaped vanes can be...

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 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...