Custom Beverage Station Inspiration

Whether you're your own barista in the morning or an at-home cocktail connoisseur on the weekends, having a designated place for your glassware and gadgets makes a custom beverage station all the more appealing. Plus, it's an opportunity to espresso your personal style and entertain with ease.  Photography by Callie...

2023 Kitchen Trends

The progressive spirit of the times has certainly influenced the rise of sustainable and innovative remodeling trends. More and more first-time home buyers are purchasing “fixer uppers” and jumping straight into their kitchen renovations. Walls are torn down to reveal more open floor plans and the idea of a formal...

Beach House Built-ins

SHELTER Custom-Built Living completely renovated this beach house rental on Isle of Palms and designed custom built-ins for functional storage options. Photography by Callie Cranford Interior Updates  On top of new paint on the walls, ceilings, and trim, this home’s interior renovation included all new doors, can lighting, outlet covers,...

Pool Plastering by Carolina Relining Solutions

Charleston Pool Experts, a division of Carolina Relining Solutions, detected and sealed a leak in this pool on Sullivan's Island after being called out to assess some chipped tile.  Using top-of-the-line equipment like the Severin Acoustical Leak Detector, amplified sounds underground allow technicians to listen for subsurface leaks and their...

Custom Window Treatments at 82 Queen

Named after the historic Cooper and Ashley Rivers, two of 82 Queen’s updated dining rooms are totally palm springs adjacent with a bright pink and green color palette and their swanky visual appeal. Photography by Callie Cranford Brothers and owners, Jonathan and Patrick Kisch commissioned these dining room remodels by...

Tips For Planning An Outdoor Kitchen

According to real estate agents, an outdoor kitchen is at the top of the wish list for many home buyers. Increase your home’s resale value and elevate your outdoor living space with these pro-planning tips. Photography by Ebony Ellis | Countertops by Universal Marble and Granite Make Your Plan Outdoor...

1960s Ranch-Style Remodel

The lush greenery against the combination of dark Hardie plank siding and exposed brick siding adds vibrant and welcoming contrast to this newly renovated 1960s ranch-style home. Cypress hardwood flooring by Southern Lumber & Millwork grounds the bright and open-concept floorplan.  Custom built-ins and base cabinetry serve as a functional display space...

A Marshside Sanctuary

Stono Construction created a marshside sanctuary for this homeowner who was soon retiring to Charleston.  Expert Design The new homeowner wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous landscape and have a space to retreat that was both comfortable and elegant. This flexible and inviting design boasts over one thousand square...

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...

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...