A Backyard Paradise by Aqua Blue Pools

A total backyard paradise completes this home in Mount Pleasant's Old Village with stunning forms.  Pool Designed and Built by Aqua Blue Pools Designer Britt McKenzie and Project Manager Kevin Jones of Aqua Blue Pools  Read the full story on page 142 of the summer issue linked here.  Automatic Vinyl...

Classic Contrast by Elegant Flooring

The latest issue of Charleston Home + Design highlights over 70 local outdoor living spaces designed and built by the Lowcountry's most trusted contractors.  This stunning black and white checkered poolscape by Elegant Flooring is an editor's favorite!  Harlequin Tile Installed by Elegant Flooring  For more information, call Elegant Flooring at...

Outdoor Essentials by Hausful

 Hausful  brings modern Scandinavian design to Charleston homeowners through an internationally curated variety of furniture, lighting, rugs, and "Haus"-wares that embrace this Nordic style characterized by simplicity, minimalism, and functionality Photography Provided by Hausful  With summer officially in season, what better way to update your outdoor living space than with...

An At-Home Haven

Create your own at-home haven right in your backyard with a custom pool and spa design built by Blue Haven Pools and Spas. Since 1954, Blue Haven Pools has been a nationally recognized custom pool builder known for its unique designs and unparalleled customer service. Photography by Ebony Ellis Here...

The Secrets Of A Garden

The weather is starting to warm up here in Charleston and what better way to prepare your home for Spring than with a beautiful and functional garden space? Here are ten things to consider when planning your plot:  Create A Journey  Even in a small garden, creating winding pathways will...

An Outdoor Oasis by Clear Blue Pools

If well maintained, professionals say adding an in-ground pool to your property will increase the lot value by 5-8 %, especially in a hot and humid climate like South Carolina. A pool provides enjoyment for the entire family no matter their age, and modern pool safety innovations like automatic vinyl 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...

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...

A Custom Cabana

With help from a local interior design firm, Hayes + Nash Design Co., these Mount Pleasant homeowners took their backyard a step further than coastal with a custom cabana and tropical island atmosphere.  This space was styled with a variety of bamboo furnishings from the Shanty Shoppe, Hayes + Nash...

5 Ways To Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

Upgrade your outdoor living space with these popular designs installed by local home professionals.  Outdoor Lighting  Photography by Ebony Ellis Path + area lighting enhances landscaping and safely illuminates pathways.  Photography by Ebony Ellis Add motion-sensor lighting in dark areas of your property to protect against any unwanted activity.  Photography...