Historic Boutique Hotel

20 South Battery was built in 1843. The structure highlights the classic elements of Neoclassical architecture such as classic simplicity, dramatic columns, and a grandeur of scale. In 2018, Dr. Jack Schaeffer purchased the home and went to work to preserve and restore 20 South Battery to its original charm....

Top Posts in September

It's hard to believe that it's already October. This year is flying by so fast! We're back with our monthly round up of top Instagram posts in September. Head to our Instagram @chdmag to see more! Fall 2020 Megan Stokes Cover Story | Photo by Patrick Brickman Megan Stokes graced...

Favorite Things with Megan Stokes

You heard Megan’s story in our fall issue. Now, we’re chatting with the lifestyle blogger about a few of her favorite things (cue Julie Andrews singing in The Sound of Music), and showing you some photos you didn't see in the magazine. Favorite fellow Charleston-based Instagram accounts? The list is...

Wallpaper Dreams

West coast native designer Stefani Stein has broken into the Charleston market with her wallpaper brand August Abode. She created August Abode with a passion for travel and the surrounding environments. Stefani felt inspired to design prints that are representative of the charm that comes from cities like Charleston. Portrait...

Pattern Mixing Like a Pro

Mixing patterns is a great way to add interest, color, and depth while giving your space a unique look. Incorporating different patterns into your design can be incredibly intimidating, we get it. Choosing the right color scheme in a room can be stressful enough; it quickly becomes overwhelming when you...

Low Maintenance Plants to Spice Up Your Space

Adding greenery with some fun house plants is just one way to create interest in your design and to help brighten up the space. There are a variety of options for people who are just discovering their green thumb, and for people with a long history of taking care of...

Why You Should Stain & Seal

In the world we live in at the moment, more and more people are spending time at home. You may have thought of wish lists for changes around your home with this extra time, but not known where to start. If you’re considering upping your curb appeal, stain and seal...

The Design Process

Key Factors in the Design Process For Karen Germond of KMD Interiors, her passion has always been design. Over the years, she has learned that communication with her clients is the key to success. By communicating successfully with her clients, complete transparency is achieved, making the design process run as...

Top Posts in August

We all visit our favorite design pages for inspiration. Here are a few of our top posts in August to get those creative juices flowing. Photo by Colin Grey Voigt | Project by Moluf's Honoring the history of your home is often of top priority in Charleston. A few ways...

Cocktail Bandits Share Porch Pounder Recipes

Becoming the Cocktail Bandits Johnny Cladwell and Taneka Reaves met at the College of Charleston and immediately clicked. The two have since become full-time Charleston Beverage Ambassadors and are known around the country as the curly-haired Cocktail Bandits. They promote female empowerment through advocacy for the food and beverage community...