Elf on the Shelf Placement Ideas

PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY CLOSETS BY DESIGN Exhausted of planning elaborate Elf on the Shelf placements? Get back to the basics. Find new hiding spots around your home. THE VILLAGE SOCIAL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUTA SMITH The Kitchen Place your elf on the counter.  ZUMA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY PARRISH The...

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...

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...

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...

Modern Living in Historic Homes

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...

Halloween Decor with KCDOUBLETAKE

Spooky season is upon us which means its time to deck out your house with your favorite Halloween decor. With just 13 days left until Halloween, head to your favorite decor store to pick up some goodies! We chat with Kenzie, one half of the duo behind Charleston blog kcdoubletake,...

Architecture in Charleston: New Developments

East West Partners is a residential and commercial real estate developer with properties across the country. In Charleston they've developed properties such as The Cape on Kiawah Island, The Waterfront on Daniel Island, and 71 Wentworth downtown. Their focus in developing these properties was on innovation, sustainability, and community. It...

13 Bold Design Ideas

Bold design trends are becoming more and more popular. People are finding they like breaking from the norm and trying something different. Over the past few issues, we've featured some really unique designs that homeowners incorporated into their Lowcountry homes. Here are 13 bold design ideas you can find within...

A Family’s Forever Home

Moving In For the past few months, Charleston Home and Design has shared a four-part blog series of a home being built by local custom home builder, SHELTER Custom-Built Living. If you’ve been following along with the story, you’re aware that the Mack family had been displaced from their home...