April 5, 2016
The collaboration between the owners and architects/designers is evident in the organic simplicity of the Master Bath, complimenting the cohesive flow throughout this exquisite home on Charleston’s Harbor. The shower tiles selected by the owner had a “pillow” shape to them, providing a beautiful texture when installed but warranting a...
Daniel Island Luxury Home Tour at the Charleston Home + Design Show
April 4, 2016
It’s that time of the year again—the fifth annual Charleston Home + Design Show on Daniel Island will be held at Family Circle Stadium in April! The show will feature some exciting additions this year. Charleston Home + Design Magazine is excited to present the Daniel Island Luxury Home Tour,...
Southern Current Brings clean, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy to the Lowcountry
March 28, 2016
It is common knowledge that solar panels offer a source of energy that is clean, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. But do the associated costs make solar energy a realistic choice for everyone? With the rapidly decreasing costs of solar energy, installing a solar-panel system for your home may be cheaper...
10 Tips for Home Energy Savings
March 23, 2016
Windows: Replacing your windows with double-sided glass helps keep your air or heat in while keeping the harsh summer or winter out. Low-flow shower head: Using a low-flow shower head will help reduce energy of heating water while also reducing the water bill Thermostat settings: During the winter setting your...
March 13, 2016
The popularity of Mad Men has inspired the rejuvenation of décor from the 1950s and 1960s. Clean lines, pops of color, and a less-is-more mentality make the style of that era ideal for contemporary homes. Take a cue from living rooms of yesteryear, and accessorize with a piece from the...
Modern Innovation, Necessary Collaboration
March 8, 2016
Rarely does the Lowcountry see a home that exudes modernity; one brand-new Hollywood house, simply known as River’s End, exhibits a stark, contemporary style. In southeastern Pennsylvania 20 years ago, Johanna and Ted Swinnerton built their first modern-style home—a very updated rendition of the traditional barn house. When the...
March 1, 2016
One Sullivan’s Island closet packs a serious wow factor. There is a glorious scene in the film Sex and the City in which a ten-year on-and-off fling between socialite Carrie Bradshaw and the enigmatic Mr. Big peaks during a marriage proposal in a massive all-white closet fit for Carrie’s...
February 9, 2016
One native upstate couple vows to build a forever home in Mt.Pleasant after seeing the local side of Charleston. Lynn and Paul Turner have built a total of five houses over the course of their marriage and across several southeastern states. For many years, they called Raleigh their home...
Guest post: USE OUTDOOR FABRICS INSIDE BY AIDEN FABRICS
February 8, 2016
Here’s why people are choosing outdoor fabrics: They have changed over time and look more like indoor fabrics each year. Outdoor fabrics are very functional, which has to do with how the fabric is put together (explained below). This is a more similar process to indoor fabrics now. The supply...
The Charleston Home + Design Show
January 19, 2016
The Charleston Home+ Design team wants you to join us for the Charleston Home + Design Show! It is being held Friday, January 29th through Sunday 31st at the newly renovated Gaillard Center in Historic Downtown Charleston. Hands down, there is no venue more elegant and sophisticated to stage...
