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Custom cabinetry completely renewed this once outdated kitchen and dining area while fresh paint and fun tile transformed the living and dining rooms.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...

The Power of the Perfect Light Fixture

The power light has on transforming a space is pretty incredible if you really think about it. Imagine a room, expertly designed, but with no lighting. The room feels incomplete. Here are a few examples that show the incredible impact lighting has on a space.  [caption id="attachment_13519" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Circa...

Biophilic Design

Popularized in the 1980s by E.O. Wilson, organic architecture and design have since been titled "biophilia" or biophilic design. This design style and philosophy induces innate peace and harmony by intentionally removing barriers that cause a modern disconnection between humans and nature. Easy ways to incorporate this style into your...

Vintage Turkish Rugs that Spice Up Your Space & How to Care for Them

Vintage Turkish rugs have been taking the design world by storm over the past couple of years, and rightfully so. These beautiful pieces add such a unique accent to any space. The ladies at Zuma, Elyse and Zuhal, carefully source their rugs from Zuhal's home country, Turkey. They select these...

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...

One Approach to Design

Interior design is a craft. Designers have an eye for taking their clients' visions and bringing them to life; pairing colors, patterns, selecting furniture and fabrics, space planning, and so much more. This homeowner happens to be a designer herself and took the approach of designing for the family. [caption...

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...

Space for the Whole Family

When designing your home to function for your entire family, it's important to think about how to give everyone their own space. The living room and kitchen are family spaces, while bathrooms and bedrooms can be treated as individual areas. For this family of six, creating spaces for the kids...

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....