Modern Living in Historic Homes
January 19, 2022
The charm of Charleston is a big draw for visitors and residents alike. The cobblestone streets, Rainbow Row, church steeples, the Pineapple Fountain; all elements that are staples in the Holy City. The history of our city is felt everyday; including in the historic homes that line the streets. Today's...
Home Tour: The Monroe on Spring
October 7, 2021
There's a reason Charleston has been voted the #1 city to visit for so many years. The food, the architecture, and the people all play a role in that. The historic charm of downtown buildings welcomes visitors to the Holy City. Many of these homes have been remodeled into rental...
March 5, 2021
Margaret Wright is an interior and architectural photographer based here in Charleston. As a Charleston native, Margaret recalls spending her childhood exploring the city and finding the beauty in things. This past time led Margaret to pursue a career in photography and she's be capturing beautiful images ever since -...
February 15, 2021
Cabinetry and furniture seemed to be a dream pursuit for Drew Taylor until 2011 when Carpenters Restoration was looking for an in-house cabinet maker. Drew had studied cabinetry and furniture under master cabinet maker John McKinlay-Key, so he was eager to bring his expertise to the Charleston market. Drew took...
February 4, 2021
Last spring, we featured the stunning Lowcountry home of Paula Rallis - pilot, designer, home flipper extraordinaire. Since her 2020 cover, Paula has moved into, and flipped, yet another Charleston home. We catch up with Paula and chat about where she is now and where she might be in the...
December 19, 2020
Remodeling a home can be a long process but it is completely worth it in the end. The before and after transformation of any remodeled project is so fun to see. Check out how this charming Lowcountry cottage got a major facelift with new tile and flooring. Before This Avondale...
October 7, 2020
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....
June 22, 2020
For their first home together, Emily and Matt bought this home with their love for entertaining in mind. The duo worked with Polished Renovations & Design (PRD) to reimagine their kitchen so that it would work well for their get togethers. They knew they needed a big space to entertain...
The Transformation of 5 Palmetto Road
May 13, 2020
When T. Phillips of Latitude Design Group saw Five Palmetto Road for the first time there wasn’t even an obvious front door. Now T. has married modern touches with the home's history, designing a space that is both sleek and clean, with an obvious front door that invites guests inside. ...
10 Questions with Paula Rallis
May 8, 2020
Pilot, mother, wife, entrepreneur, home designer, Harvard graduate student (she finishes her masters degree in journalism this month), and our spring cover Paula Rallis manages it all. The Charleston Home + Design team spent time with Paula discussing all things design, travel, books, restaurants, and more. You’ve gotten to know...
