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ISSUE Editor Josh Walker considers what makes a house (and the Fall season) feel like home.

84 Storage Solutions An Amish-built Murphy bed makes room for guests and looks great doing it.

Southern Lumber explains how the right windows and doors can stand up to Lowcountry weather.

88 Welcome Home: Local Living

72 Meet + Greet Step inside Construction Resources, a home and design haven shaped by industry voices.

Charleston experts explore what makes a house a home in this new interview series hosted by Josh Walker.

90 Industry Profiles

74 Counterpoints The husband-and-wife team at Kensington Design House offer their perspectives on designing a home.

76 Editor's Finds Showroom gems worth bringing home for hosting and entertaining.

Two local pros share the ideas, experiences, and philosophies behind their work.

94 Shop Talk Parties, gatherings, new showrooms, and more from Charleston’s home and design community.

96 Nature / Nurture

78 Showroom Spotlight Brownswood Nursery & Landscape grows generations of Lowcountry gardening know-how.

Exceptional landscapes showcase how great design takes its cues from nature.

106 Project Files

80 Homework Coleman Builders puts years of experience into practice in a home designed for their own family.

82 Crafted in Charleston Plaster artisan Emily Pope Harris turns a centuries-old technique into one-of-akind surfaces.

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64 Editor's Note

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FEATURES 164 Drenched in Delight At Home with Grace Frederick Interior designer Grace Frederick proves serious design doesn’t have to take itself so seriously with remarkable interiors layered in antiques, personality, and a little unruliness.

176 The Designer Difference Insights from Interior Designers From historic renovations to fresh new builds, Charleston architects, designers, and retailers show how distinct points of view turn beautiful rooms into homes with personality.

200 Reimagined & Refined The Annual Remodeling Guide From full-scale renovations to high-impact upgrades, these Lowcountry transformations prove a little (or a lot) of change can make a major difference.

248 A Portrait of Its Owner Historic Home, Huge Personality 50 Murray Place, a thoughtful transformation gives an established Charleston home a new chapter in a long story defined by its boldness.

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EDITOR'S NOTE

What Home Feels Like

all has always felt like home to me. It's a pot of chili on the stovetop with college football buzzing in the background. It's that first slight chill in the air after a long hot summer. It’s the cool sand under my feet while strolling empty beaches with my wife, and the feeling that I'm exactly where I want to be with the people I want to be with. In my first months at Charleston Home + Design, I kept thinking about what creates that feeling. I remember my nerves walking into Grace Frederick’s home for my first cover shoot—honestly, I was a little star-struck. The sophistication of her interior design is on another level, but so were the little sparks of unruliness and whimsy she adds for flavor. I admired each space, waiting to touch anything not because it was intimidating or felt like it should be kept in a museum or showroom, but because I wanted to spend a little more time savoring its disarming character. That balance of impressive and approachable stuck with me. Elizabeth and Rich Landry of Kensington Design House and Jessica Hamilton of Arc Interiors echoed similar ideas: design should help you feel at ease, and every space should feel like something. Kristen Mills of Inch Projects and Melissa Hay of House of Hay Design teamed up with One80 Place and the Interior Design Society to transform the interior of a home designed to help young men struggling

with homelessness find stability and peace. We feel a space long before we understand it, and that's what interests me. I've been writing about people long enough to know that the grand impressions we often see are almost always the product of a thousand little things we don't. I've always been curious about those things. I want to know what someone is proud of underneath the grand façade. That’s what I want to explore in these pages—not just what’s beautiful, but why it feels that way, and the unseen choices that make a space meaningful. These conversations helped me see my own home differently. My daughter and I are designing her room around her favorite dance photos, letting those memories guide our choices. As Grace Frederick might put it, we’re giving her a foundation for her memories. None of this requires a big budget. Beauty and meaning come from what makes you proud and brings you peace. Start there, and let those things lead the way. That’s the heart of Welcome Home: Local Living—our new interview series about the people, places, and experiences that make Charleston feel like home. My goal is to help you see what often goes unseen, and inspire you to notice what makes you feel at home.

Editor, josh@newhomecharleston.com

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Denise Thompson, Operations Manager

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Izzy Mager, Mia Hanley, Digital & Social Media Manager Marketing Assistant

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MEET + GREET

A Space Shaped by Local Voices

Photography Provided by Construction Resources

Before Construction Resources opens its new, much-anticipated Charleston location this fall, the company sat down with local designers to ask a simple question: What does this city actually need?

Cynthia Peterson and Matt Jones lead the new Charleston-based Construction Resources, bringing expertise and a designer-focused approach to every project.

What sparked the idea to invite local designers?

What changes when everything is in one place?

Rather than assuming what Charleston homeowners and design professionals wanted, Construction Resources chose to ask. They invited local designers to discuss how they work, what challenges they encounter, and what was missing from the market. Designers also shared that product selections often require multiple appointments across town, making an already complex process more time-consuming. The goal became creating a destination designed around the way the community works. “We're not centered around a single product category,” said Matt Jones, General Manager. “We're focused on the entire project.”

Designing a home involves countless decisions, yet those choices are often made across multiple showrooms, vendors, and appointments. “Instead of coordinating visits to multiple showrooms and vendors, homeowners and design professionals can explore every aspect of a project in one place, making it easier to visualize how all the elements work together,” said Peterson. For designers, that means spending less time coordinating logistics and more time focusing on creativity and their clients. For homeowners, it simplifies what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process, replacing uncertainty with confidence.

How did those conversations influence the design? Charleston's homes reflect a blend of history, coastal living, and craftsmanship, and those characteristics influenced every aspect of the showroom. Through conversations with local designers, Construction Resources gained insight into the materials and details that matter most in the Lowcountry. “We wanted the space to feel curated for Charleston,” said Cynthia Peterson, Design Center Manager. Jones added: “Our product assortment pays homage to the Lowcountry's architectural heritage, from classic coastal aesthetics to the refined details in historic homes. At the same time, we're introducing new design solutions that inspire homeowners and professionals alike.”

What do you hope guests take from their visits? Jones and Peterson said they hope every visitor leaves with greater clarity than when they arrived. Whether someone walks in with architectural plans or only the beginnings of an idea, Construction Resources should make possibilities easier to see. Complete displays allow visitors to experience a cohesive design rather than as individual products. Just as importantly, they hope visitors can recognize the authentic collaboration that built the showroom. “We listened first, and those conversations directly influenced the experience we're creating for homeowners and design professionals,” said Peterson. “If they leave with a spark of inspiration, a new idea they hadn't considered, or reassurance that they have a partner to guide them, we've done our job.”

For more information, call Construction Resources at (843) 882-4389 or visit constructionresources.com.

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COUNTERPOINTS

The “Why” Behind Design

Photography by Kelly Parrish

With backgrounds in architecture and psychology, Rich and Elizabeth Landry, owners of Kensington Design House, believe the best homes are designed as much for the mind and body as they are for the eye. For more information, call Kensington Design House at (843) 666-5239 or visit kensingtondesignhouse.com.

Q: What's the first thing you notice when you walk into a home? Rich: I usually notice the structure first. I'm looking at how the spaces connect, how the house flows, where the natural light comes from, and how the architecture relates to the outdoors. I'll start imagining how people move through the home, whether the entry will bottleneck when guests arrive, or how one room naturally leads to another.

Elizabeth: For me, it's always the feeling. Does the space immediately put me at ease, or does something feel unsettled? My background is in psychology, so I naturally look at a home through a human lens. How do people move through it? People often show us photos of rooms they love, but what really matters is understanding why they're drawn to them. That's where good design begins.

Q: Can a home be beautiful but still be poorly designed? Rich: I can't count how many times a client has realized after moving in that a doorway belongs somewhere else or that two spaces should connect differently. Those are decisions that affect your life every day. The more houses you build, the more you learn how people actually use them, and those lessons become invaluable. Beauty gets people through the front door, but thoughtful planning is what makes a house enjoyable to live in for years.

Elizabeth: From a psychological standpoint, we're always asking one simple question: "Am I safe here?" If a room feels confusing, cramped, or uncomfortable, your body recognizes it before your mind does. That's why beauty has to be built on a foundation of function and comfort. Then you can layer in personality and meaning. A truly successful home doesn't just look good; it helps you feel your best.

Q: Where do you most often disagree, and how do you resolve it? Rich: The best way to resolve disagreements is to know who should lead each conversation. If it’s structural, planning, or architectural, I’ll usually lead that conversation. If it's about how a space feels or how someone experiences it emotionally, Elizabeth takes the lead. She has an incredible ability to see possibilities that even surprise me. Trust is a huge part of our process. We've built enough homes together to know our perspectives make the work stronger.

Elizabeth: I probably push the creative envelope more than Rich does. We've developed what we call our 80/20 rule. Eighty percent of a home should create a sense of calm and support daily life. The other twenty percent should bring joy, personality, and delight. Those are often the details people remember most. Having that framework helps us make decisions together, even when our instincts initially pull us in different directions.

Q: What's something homeowners almost always think about too late? Rich: People underestimate how much planning happens before the first wall goes up. Storage, natural light, daily routines, future life stages… those decisions are much easier to solve on paper. One client struggled to visualize room sizes, so we built temporary cardboard walls in the house before framing. Once he could walk through the spaces, everything clicked. That's exactly why I spend so much time asking clients, “Why do you want that?” When you understand how someone wants to live, the decisions become clearer. 74 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Elizabeth: Most people arrive with a folder full of inspiration photos, but eventually I ask a different question: Why does this room speak to you? How do you want your home to support your life, not just today, but ten years from now? We use our Design Insights Framework, informed by science, to help people identify friction points and create homes that are beautiful while supporting the way they want to live, both now and over time.

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EDITOR'S FINDS

In Good Company A few editor-approved finds for making space, setting the mood, and gathering around the table this season.

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Serving Tray Terrace Oaks Antiques

Serving Spoons Kate Miles Design

Visual Comfort Hampton Chandelier Southeastern Galleries

Buxton Dining Table Charleston Amish Furniture

Buxton Dining Chair Charleston Amish Furniture

Callie Glassware Kate Miles Design

Troy Lamp Lowcountry Lighting Studio

Turkish Rug ZUMA Imports

Compact Bar Danco Modern Furniture

Abstract Landscape Southeastern Galleries

Godrick Oval Extension Dining Table Seawah Furniture | Design

Mitzi Two-Light Lamp Carolina Lanterns & Lighting

Wooden Dining Chair Danco Modern Furniture

Nash Dining Chair Atlantic Bedding & Furniture

Candle Holders Kate Miles Design

Nash Round Dining Table Atlantic Bedding & Furniture

One-Light Sconce Gateway Supply Co.

Drace Carpet in Biscuit STARK

Crystorama Brielle Chandelier Cregger Showrooms

Tortoise Glassware Kate Miles Design

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SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT

Inspired To Grow A three-generation family business on Johns Island, Brownswood Nursery & Landscape believes the best landscapes are the ones that bring people together.

A mother and her daughter walked into Brownswood Nursery & Landscape looking for help creating a butterfly garden. The team there guided them toward plants that would thrive in their yard while attracting pollinators. A few months later, the pair returned with an update: butterflies had found the garden, hummingbirds had followed, and a simple afternoon project had become something bigger and more fulfilling than they had imagined before setting foot in the nursery. The team also helped reimagine a Johns Island home with a side yard squeezed tightly against a neighboring property. They created an outdoor room complete with a patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit layered with lush plantings for privacy and seasonal color. The homeowners later remarked that it had become their favorite place to lose track of time. “Experiences like these remind us that gardening is not only about the finished landscape,” said Kaitlin McNamara, Marketing Specialist at Brownswood Nursery & Landscape. “It creates connections, traditions, and memories that can last for generations.” Those moments illustrate the heart of Brownswood Nursery & Landscape, a three-generation family business where horticultural expertise is matched by a genuine desire to help people succeed. They love sharing sweet stories like these, but make no mistake: they’re seasoned pros with specialized expertise and experience that the landscaping community has relied on for years. The Johns Island nursery grows much of its own trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses, giving the team firsthand knowledge of what thrives in the Lowcountry's heat, humidity, and soils. Rather than simply pointing customers toward a plant, the professionals at Brownswood Nursery & Landscape ask about sunlight, drainage, deer pressure, available space, and seasonal interest before making recommendations. Their Quick Sketch consultations, seasonal classes, and practical growing advice reinforce what McNamara describes as a “teaching nursery,” where gardeners of every experience level can learn with confidence. That same philosophy extends into the nursery's landscape design and installation services. Design clients are often invited to experience proposed plants firsthand, feeling their texture, seeing their scale, and understanding their seasonal characteristics before they're ever planted. Whether someone leaves with a single succulent, a truckload of privacy hedges, or plans for a complete outdoor living space, Brownswood Nursery & Landscape hopes they're taking home something more lasting than plants. For more information, call Brownswood Nursery & Landscape at (843) 559-3425 or visit brownswoodnursery.com.

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Photography by Ruta Smith | Portrait by Hannah Lane

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HOMEWORK

Building on Experience After decades of building homes for clients and themselves, Allen and April Coleman know what works. Their current residence puts that knowledge into practice with thoughtful spaces designed for gathering, entertaining, and everyday life.

After building well over 100 homes, Allen and April Coleman have learned that the best floor plan is rarely a fixed formula. The husband-and-wife team behind Coleman Builders, LLC has built eight homes for themselves, using each as an opportunity to reconsider how their family actually lives. Their current home, overlooking the marsh surrounding Daniel Island, reflects the accumulated lessons from those earlier builds with bright, open interiors flowing into expansive outdoor living spaces designed around how their family gathers and entertains. From an uncluttered kitchen backed by a hardworking pantry to a porch, pool, and outdoor shower that make the most of the waterfront setting, the house puts that evolving approach on display. For their business, Allen oversees construction while April handles finishes, lighting, flooring, and other design selections. For their personal home, and with every move, they continually refine the details to make more room for entertaining, opening the house to the outdoors, and adapting spaces as their children grow. “We tweak it every time for exactly what we need,” April said.

For more information, call Coleman Builders, LLC at (843) 729-3013 or visit coleman-builders.com.

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Photography by Ruta Smith and Bailey Baker | Portrait by Tim Nelson

At Home with April and Allen Coleman of Coleman Builders, LLC

1. Kitchen

2. Scullery

Designed around the reality that “everyone’s always in the kitchen,” the bright, open space trades upper cabinetry for clean sightlines, generous windows, and a restrained palette that lets natural light become part of the design. Pale base cabinetry, brass hardware, warm wood floors, and softly veined marble keep the palette clean, while an oversized island provides ample room to gather.

Much of what the kitchen deliberately leaves out is tucked into the adjoining scullery. The refrigerator and freezer are moved here, along with extensive cabinetry, a second sink, countertop workspace, and everyday appliances, allowing the main kitchen to remain visually clean and conducive to lively gatherings. The herringbone-patterned stone floor adds movement and texture underfoot.

3. Covered Porch

4. Pool & Outdoor Shower

Here, accordion glass doors fold almost completely away, dissolving the boundary between the interior and a series of outdoor living spaces overlooking the marsh. Dining, lounging, grilling, and fireside seating unfold beneath vaulted white ceilings, while porch swings and a raised wood-burning fireplace suit the space for lingering and entertaining.

Beyond the porch, the pool appears to meet the marsh, turning the property’s expansive view into part of the architecture. The outdoor shower continues the home’s emphasis on making functional spaces feel intentional: wood-look porcelain tile from Melcer Tile wraps the walls in a graphic geometric pattern while providing an exterior-rated surface for freezing temperatures.

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CRAFTED IN CHARLESTON

Where Time Meets Texture Inspired by the patina of centuries-old buildings, Emily Pope Harris creates handcrafted finishes that evolve with the changing light, bringing a sense of permanence and elegance to contemporary homes in Charleston.

The Craftsperson

Emily Pope Harris sees beauty where many might see decay, and she makes an art of it. Weathered European walls, centuries-old brick, faded limewash, chipped plaster, and the softened edges of historic architecture are all sources of inspiration for her. Raised in the South and surrounded by the architectural legacy of cities like Charleston and Savannah, she developed an appreciation for surfaces that reveal the passage of time. An art major at Georgia Southern University with a concentration in art history, Harris found herself drawn especially to historic cities and the stories embedded in their architecture. “I love the history behind it,” she said of her craft. “That’s why I’m so obsessed with Europe. It’s so much older than we can really even comprehend.” For more than a decade she’s built a reputation for creating fine art and custom walls using various plasters and techniques that bring warmth and history into otherwise contemporary spaces.

The Craft

Long before plaster became a design trend, Harris was fascinated by surfaces that carried evidence of another era. She studies walls and building materials the way other artists study landscapes, photographing crumbling façades, worn plaster, aged brick, and weathered finishes during her travels, particularly throughout Europe. She is especially interested in the overlooked places, snapping photographs “down the alleyways that people don’t usually

go towards,” she said, and later translating what she finds into works of art. Those references become the foundation for custom plaster installations that feel rich with depth, movement, and subtle variation rather than uniform color. Working with both Venetian and textured plaster, she creates finishes that catch the light differently throughout the day and reveal delicate layers that are impossible to achieve with paint alone. “Mixing the new and the old, for example, a historic wall with modern, contemporary, traditional furnishing and other design elegance—I just love that,” she said.

The Process

Every project begins with observation. Harris spends as much time understanding the architecture, natural light, and the feeling a client hopes to create as she does selecting materials. After sketching it out, each finish is developed by hand through layered applications of natural lime plasters, custom pigments, and glazes mixed specifically for the project. Venetian plaster requires multiple thin coats before being polished to reveal its signature depth and subtle sheen, while textured plaster allows her to build more organic movement and weathered character. No formulas are repeated exactly. Much of the process is intuitive and informed by those years spent studying historic surfaces, traveling, and collecting visual references. “The photos that I’ve taken, what I’ve seen,” she said, “it all helps me imagine how it would have actually been.”

Photography by Ruta Smith

For more information, reach Emily Pope Harris at info@emilyharrisart.com or visit emilyharrisart.com.

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STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Fold Your Guest Room into a Drawer This freestanding Murphy bed gives one room two lives, providing a comfortable place for overnight guests without surrendering valuable floor space the rest of the year.

The Setting:

A guest room is wonderful when guests crash in. For the rest of the year, it can amount to expensive unused square footage. These particular homeowners wanted to extend hospitality without sacrificing livable space, so they created a comfortable place for overnight guests that wouldn’t require dedicating an entire room to a bed.

The Problem: Photography by Kelly Parrish

Conventional solutions came with compromises. A sleeper sofa would permanently occupy floor space while offering a lessthan-ideal night's sleep, and a traditional bed would effectively dictate the room's purpose. The homeowners needed something substantial enough for guests yet nearly invisible after they checked out, so the room's everyday function and character could remain intact.

The Solution:

Charleston Amish Furniture recommended The Cube Murphy Wall Bed, a freestanding, Amish-made piece designed to look like handsome solid-wood furniture rather than a concealed bed. Closed, its broad wood front, streamlined hardware, and furniture-like proportions read as a substantial chest of drawers. Open the cabinet, however, and a tri-fold mattress extends into a full guest bed, complete with an integrated wood surround that becomes its headboard. The Cube is freestanding, so it doesn’t require wall attachments and offers more flexibility than a conventional built-in Murphy bed. That made placement relatively simple and shifted the design decision to choosing a wood species and finish that would complement the surrounding furnishings. The result makes a case for storage as more than a place to put things. A single piece of furniture allows the same square footage to serve different purposes as a household's needs change. For Charleston Amish Furniture, that adaptability goes hand in hand with heirloom-quality construction: furniture intended to make the room more beautiful and useful.

For more information, call Charleston Amish Furniture at (843) 225-2513 or visit charlestonamishfurniture.com.

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Rowe Allie Swivel Chair

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Live Edge Resin Buffet

Handcrafted by a skilled woodworker, this Live Edge Resin Buffet features a natural edge and maintains natural characteristics of the wood, ensuring a unique touch of class to any space.

Rowe Cindy Sofa

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EXPERT INSIGHTS

The Southern Lumber Window and Door team at their King St. location, with a look inside the space and the craftsmanship behind the work.

Built for the Coast What should homeowners know when choosing windows and doors for a coastal climate?

Choosing windows and doors isn’t just about how they look. It’s about how they’ll perform for years to come. Charleston’s moisture, humidity, salt air, and severe weather can be hard on a home, so materials that resist corrosion, moisture, and warping make a significant difference over time. Impactrated glass and quality weatherstripping can also provide protection during severe weather while improving comfort and energy efficiency year-round. Choosing products designed for the Lowcountry helps ensure that investment continues to perform season after season.

PRO TIP:

Look beyond aesthetics. Materials, impact ratings, weatherstripping, moisture resistance, and corrosion resistance can determine how well windows and doors perform in Charleston’s climate.

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The Southern Lumber & Millwork team knows that choosing the right windows and doors means looking beyond the view to materials, performance, and protection designed to stand up to the Lowcountry elements.

high humidity, strong winds, and driving rain. Certain materials are better suited to those conditions, while others may require more frequent maintenance to preserve their appearance and longevity. We consider the home’s architecture, location, sun exposure, and environmental conditions, as well as the homeowner’s style, budget, and how they use their space. From there, we can recommend the right combination of materials, finishes, glass, and hardware for that particular home.

PRO TIP:

The closer you are to the water, the more important material and finish selections become. Choose products for the conditions your home actually faces, not simply how they look in the showroom.

Where should you consider investing more?

Quality upfront can often mean lower maintenance, improved energy efficiency, better protection from the elements, and fewer repairs or replacements later. But the best investment isn’t necessarily the most expensive product. It’s the one that fits the homeowner’s long-term plans. One of the first questions we ask is, “What are your

long-term plans for this home?” Someone renovating to sell may prioritize return on investment and curb appeal, while someone building a forever home may put greater emphasis on premium materials, timeless aesthetics, and durability for decades.

PRO TIP:

Think about how long you plan to own the home before setting your window and door budget. Your timeline can help determine which upgrades will deliver the greatest value for your home and priorities.

What are things that homeowners tend to overlook?

Installation and maintenance. Even the highest-quality windows and doors won’t perform as intended if they aren’t installed properly. Once they’re in place, routine care matters, too. Salt air, humidity, and storms can take a toll, so cleaning surfaces, inspecting weatherstripping, and checking hardware can help extend product life and maintain performance. It’s also why we recommend involving your window and door supplier early in the planning process. At Southern Lumber, we’ve helped Lowcountry homeowners, builders, architects, and remodelers

Photography by Tim Nelson, Patrick Brickman, and Kelly Parrish

navigate these decisions for more than 85 years. Planning allows us to compare manufacturers, materials, impact ratings, glass, finishes, and installation requirements before construction begins, often avoiding costly changes later.

PRO TIP:

Bring your supplier into the project early. Product selection, installation requirements, and construction details are interconnected, and addressing them together can save time and prevent expensive changes.

For more information, call Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp. at (843) 744-6281 or visit solumber.com. CH+D • Fall 2026 • 87

WELCOME HOME

Welcome Home: Local Living

Photography by Ruta Smith

Photography by Landry Syler

Photography by Ruta Smith

Through conversations with Charleston’s home and design professionals, Welcome Home: Local Living explores the thoughtful details and harder-to-define qualities that make a house feel like home. The full audio conversations will be published on charlestonhomeanddesign.com.

Charleston Lighting and Interiors

What makes a house feel like home?

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Welcome Home: Local Living explores that question through conversations with the people who shape the spaces where we live here in the Lowcountry. In each episode, we look beyond how a home appears to consider how it feels, functions, and reflects the people inside it. Designers, architects, craftspeople, industry experts, thought leaders, and other distinctive voices share their perspectives on the tangible and intangible choices that create comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging.

—Josh Walker, Editor and Welcome Home Host Listen to the full interviews and discover more from each guest at charlestonhomeanddesign.com.

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How can lighting help a home feel more relaxing?

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Most of us come home toward the end of the day, and we want our minds and brains to unwind and calm down. Switching to more ambient lighting, softer lighting, and warmer color temperatures really gets your brain into relax mode, as opposed to brighter or cooler-toned lights that might put you more in work-focus mode. I want to feel like I can take a load off, and sometimes that means dimming down the lights, turning the overhead lights off, and keeping the table lamps on.

Kate Miles Design

What draws you to the character of an old home?

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Most of my childhood, we lived in a small Colonial house. My dad was half Iranian, and he loved Persian carpets, so we had them throughout. I always remember it feeling very warm. It had lower ceilings and divided rooms, but it felt very cozy. I remember I had this little closet off my bedroom, and even it had little closets inside. It was those kinds of details—the character of an old home—that I still love to this day. I always appreciate an old house and the character that it brings.

—Jaymarie Colon-Perez, Lighting and Interiors Consultant

—Kate Miles, Owner and Principal Designer

For more information, call Charleston Lighting and Interiors at (843) 766-3055 or visit charlestonlightingandinteriors.com.

For more information, call Kate Miles Design at (843) 388-5431 or visit katemilesdesign.com.

Photography Provided by STARK

STARK

How important is the feeling of a rug?

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What a rug ultimately looks like and feels like is quite personal, I think. In someone’s bedroom, perhaps they want it to feel soft underfoot. In their living room, they might want a statement piece—something highly stylized. We’ve asked, ‘How does that rug make you feel when you come down the stairs in the morning and look at it?’ Obviously, the answer to that needs to be ‘wonderful,’ and feel is critically important—feel on hand, feel on feet, and wanting to sit down on the floor and play cards with your kid or pet the dog. —Drew Olson, National Vice President of Sales For more information, call STARK at (854) 214-6177 or visit starkcarpet.com.

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INDUSTRY PROFILES | Architects + Archetypes

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER:

Linda Greenberg LINDA GREENBERG LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

What was your vision for transforming this garden? Designing this functional and beautiful garden transformation began with creating new planting beds, adding an irrigation system, and completing the space with strategically placed outdoor lighting. It all complements the recently remodeled home, which overlooks the country club and includes a new swimming pool designed to accommodate the homeowner’s wheelchair access.

How did you use the plantings to create privacy, beauty, and a unique habitat for local fauna? To create privacy while adding depth and visual interest, I incorporated layers of palms, tropicals, perennials, ornamental shrubs, and grasses. One of my clients’ top priorities was attracting birds and butterflies, bringing another form of living art into the garden.

What was the biggest challenge in creating a space that can be enjoyed from inside and outside, day and night? The challenge was transforming a decades-old landscape to complement the newly updated home while ensuring the entire property remained accessible and enjoyable for every family member. I wanted the garden to offer beautiful views from every point, allowing the family to experience the landscape from anywhere at anytime. The garden is especially breathtaking in the evening. Strategically placed lighting highlights the plantings and creates a sense of magic throughout the landscape, allowing the garden to take on an entirely different character after sunset.

How does this project reflect your design philosophy? My philosophy is to design inviting, extraordinary custom gardens that reflect each client’s personality. I connect outdoor spaces with flow and intention, always considering the home's architecture, the client’s lifestyle, and how the landscape will mature over time. My goal is timeless design: a garden that feels beautiful when it is completed and only gets better with age. For more information, call Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design at (704) 995-7173 or visit lindagreenberglandscapedesigns.com.

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A stair lift provides seamless access between levels, while layered plantings and strategic lighting transform the landscape.

Photography by Kelly Parrish | Portrait Provided by Linda Greenberg

This backyard transformation creates a natural flow between the home, deck, and pool. Palms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, and grasses layer the garden with texture and movement, while strategically placed lounging areas invite the family to enjoy each space. CH+D • Fall 2026 • 91

INDUSTRY PROFILES | Building Blocks

BUILDER:

Benjamin Conner CONNER III HOMEBUILDERS

What was the homeowners' vision for this home, and what made this project unique? The homeowners are an older couple and wanted not only to make their home beautiful but also functional for their needs. They wanted easy access to all of its spaces, as well as a unique luxury aesthetic. Since it’s a raised house, we built multiple staircases and an outdoor elevator, and designed a ground-floor bathroom to provide seamless access without having to walk across or around the whole building. Stylistically, they wanted contrast and curves designed into the tile and outer landscaping. Curved stairs and handrails elevated its whole aesthetic and softened any boxy edges.

Which spaces or building details are you most proud of here, and why? We are very proud of those complex curved stairs and railings. We constructed the railings using uncommon materials that challenged us, but the end was stunning. We also built walkable skylights into the deck that allow natural light to flow in and also frame a view into the cypress potting room from a unique angle.

Were there any design ideas that required close collaboration? We collaborated on every construction detail. The homeowner shared pictures of her vision, and with the added input of our detail-oriented project manager, we were able to bring everything to life, turning the homeowner's dreams into reality. This house was a total collaboration between us, the builders, and the homeowners.

When someone sees this house for the first time, what do you hope they notice immediately? We hope that anyone who visits notices the contrast and the sheer variety of different materials we used to create this unique home. For more information, call Conner III Homebuilders at (843) 694-1642 or visit conneriiihomebuilders.com. A mix of materials, curved details, and sculptural landscaping creates a striking exterior that makes an impactful first impression.

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Photography by Donnie Whitaker and Tim Nelson

From the curved walkways to the sweeping landscape, every element of this raised home was built with an appreciation for detail. Multiple levels along with contrasting materials and shapes come together to create a home that is as distinctive in its architecture as it is in its setting. CH+D • Fall 2026 • 93

Home + Design Happenings From launch parties and industry gatherings to new showrooms and fresh beginnings, the Charleston Home + Design community has kept busy. Consider this your quarterly catch-up.

A Toast to What’s Next Who came to toast our Summer 2026 issue? Let’s just say our gracious hosts, Aquatica Pools & Spas and Charleston Design Center, were in good company. Nearly 200 designers, builders, and friends joined cover star Madison LeCroy of Southern Charm fame for live music, frozés, and a celebration of the issue and what’s ahead for Charleston Home + Design. For more information, call Charleston Design Center at (843) 352-4280 or visit thecharlestondesigncenter.com; Aquatica Pools & Spas at (843) 212-0014 or aquaticapoolsandspas.com.

What Does a Good Home Show Weekend Sound Like? By Sunday afternoon at the Charleston Fall Home Show, it was a steady hum of conversation, laughter, and kids horsing around Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant as homeowners and local pros made connections in every direction. During Friday’s Charleston Luxury Home Tour, an unfailing chorus of oohs and aahs followed hundreds of visitors as they crossed the thresholds of some of our city’s most coveted homes for the first time. or more information about the Charleston Home + Design Show and Charleston F Luxury Home Tour, call (843) 577-7652 or visit charlestonhomeanddesign.com.

The Symphony’s Home Tour Is Opening the Gates Ever wonder what lies beyond the gates and within the front doors of some of Kiawah Island’s most remarkable homes? The 29th Annual Symphony Tour of Homes returns Saturday, November 7, offering a rare inside look from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each home will feature a live painter, adding an artistic element to the tour experience. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $75 for CSOL members and $85 for general admission. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, or make a weekend of it with the Island Celebration Soirée Friday evening and a VIP Weekend Passport offering early and all-day tour access. Proceeds support the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and music scholarships. For more information about the Symphony Tour of Homes, email support@csolinc.org or visit csolinc.org.

Advanced Window Fashions Expands the View Advanced Window Fashions is letting in a little more Lowcountry light. The company has expanded its local footprint with two new locations: a Summerville showroom and the Advanced Design Center on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. The additions give the window treatment specialists new places to connect with homeowners and members of Charleston’s home and design community. or more information, call Advanced Window Fashions at F (843) 881-8858 or visit advancedwindowfashions.com.

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Photography by Kelly Parrish, Josh Walker, Ruta Smith, and provided by the Symphony Tour of Homes

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Nature / Nurture

Photography by Newport 653

The latest from landscape designers, installers, and outdoor living companies, exploring how thoughtful design can help nature thrive and outdoor spaces flourish.

Modern Nature REMARK Landscape Architecture extended this Mount Pleasant home’s modern architecture into a landscape designed to work just as thoughtfully. Corten steel introduces the property at the street, while custom permeable pavers accommodate cars, bikes, and pedestrians while addressing stormwater requirements. Even the benches flanking the front door double as bike racks. Native plantings soften the clean architectural lines while adding seasonal interest and providing a habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. For more information, call REMARK Landscape Architecture at (843) 952-7817 or visit remarkstudiollc.com.

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Clear View Ahead

Photography by Ruta Smith

Decks & Docks supplied TimberTech AZEK PVC decking in Coastline and black Impressions Rail Express aluminum railing for this Lowcountry outdoor space. The gray decking provides the look of wood without organic material susceptible to rot, while the powder-coated railing offers a coastal-friendly alternative to wrought iron. Its slim, dark profile was selected to visually recede into the landscape, preserving views from the home while creating a durable transition between the elevated porch and pool below. For more information, call Decks & Docks at (843) 266-9675 or visit decks-docks.com.

Solid Ground

Photography by Ruta Smith

Coastal Stone Flooring gave this backyard pool deck a new surface without replacing the existing concrete beneath it. A blend of natural stone and resin creates the textured finish that wraps around the pool and extends toward the home, visually connecting the different outdoor areas. Designed to withstand moisture without peeling, chipping, or flaking, the surface pairs practical durability with a warm, neutral appearance that settles naturally into the surrounding landscape.

Photography Provided by ShadeCoast

For more information, call Coastal Stone Flooring at (843) 306-3063 or visit coastalstonefloors.com.

Weather or Not ShadeCoast added another layer of coastal character to this home with black Bahama shutters that stand in sharp contrast to its white exterior. Hinged at the top and angled outward, the shutters provide shade while allowing light and views through the windows. They also serve a more practical purpose: ShadeCoast’s Bahama shutters are impact-certified for storm protection, allowing a familiar Lowcountry architectural detail to do double duty when severe weather arrives. or more information, call ShadeCoast at F (843) 236-1590 or visit shadecoast.com.

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Room Around the Pool

Photography by Ebony Ellis

Palm Casual furnished this poolside retreat for more than a quick dip. Chaise lounges line the water for stretching out in the sun, while Adirondack-style chairs and shaded seating create additional places to gather around the pool. Designed specifically for outdoor use, Palm Casual’s furniture is available in weather-resistant materials suited to coastal conditions, allowing comfort and durability to share the deck without sacrificing the space's easygoing look.

Photography by Ruta Smith

For more information, call Palm Casual at (843) 285-5353 or visit palmcasual.com.

Open Invitation ProLift Garage Doors of Charleston used a full-view garage door to create a direct connection between this Mount Pleasant garage and the pool area outside. Tinted, insulated glass provides privacy and helps control interior temperatures, while a high-lift track and side-mounted motor move the operating hardware up and out of the way. The result preserves more usable space inside the garage while giving the exterior a clean, contemporary look. For more information, call ProLift Garage Doors of Charleston at (843) 352-8802 or visit proliftdoors.com/charleston.

Photography Provided by Stono Outdoor Living Co.

Fresh Air Fare Stono Outdoor Living brings the kitchen outdoors with a custom configuration that pairs a built-in gas grill with a dedicated Big Green Egg station, prep surfaces, and enclosed storage. Built from corrosion-resistant aluminum with durable powder-coated finishes, Stono’s kitchens are designed specifically for exposure to humidity, moisture, and salt air. Here, the streamlined cabinetry keeps everything for cooking close at hand while settling neatly into the surrounding Lowcountry landscape. or more information, call Stono Outdoor Living Co. at F (877) 800-6238 or visit stonooutdoor.com.

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Natural Rhythm

Photography Provided by Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design

Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design created this bird and pollinator garden with movement, seasonal interest, and places to slow down and enjoy both. A custom waterfall provides a soothing backdrop, while a meandering paver pathway draws visitors through the landscape. Planters overflowing with seasonal color mingle with olive trees anchored by clipped boxwoods, creating a graceful transition into the layered garden and a quiet retreat for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. For more information, call Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design at (704) 995-7173 or visit lindagreenberglandscapedesigns.com.

Shades of Charleston Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters outfitted this covered porch with Bahama shutters, using their distinctive top-hinged design across a series of tall windows. The adjustable shutters can be angled to manage sunlight and privacy while maintaining airflow and views to the landscape beyond. Finished in black against the home’s white siding, they also introduce a strong architectural contrast that complements the porch’s exposed wood beams and dark furnishings.

Photography by Tim Nelson

For more information, call Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters at (843) 822-5519 or visit lowcountryshutters.com.

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NATURE / NURTURE

View Finder

Photography by Ruta Smith

Lowcountry Iron & Woodworks used custom metal railings to secure this Isle of Palms home’s elevated outdoor spaces without interrupting the coastal views. Clean horizontal lines wrap the decks, balconies, and stairs, providing a consistent architectural detail across multiple levels of the home. The dark metal creates a crisp contrast against the white exterior while its open profile preserves sightlines from the living spaces toward the ocean and landscape beyond. For more information, call Lowcountry Iron & Woodworks at (803) 655-5653.

Coastal Color

Photography by Tim Nelson

Seaside Window Treatment used blue Bahama shutters to bring color and continuity to this Lowcountry home’s sprawling exterior. Repeated across the main façade, garage, and upperlevel windows, the shutters punctuate the white siding and draw the eye across the home’s varied rooflines. Their soft blue finish feels at home amid the surrounding palms, live oaks, and open lawn, turning a functional window treatment into one of the property’s defining architectural details.

Photography by Ruta Smith

For more information, call Seaside Window Treatment at (843) 714-9578 or visit seasidewindowtreatment.com.

Formal Introduction Charleston Outdoor Design gave this Daniel Island home's entrance a formal structure that complements its traditional architecture. Clipped boxwoods trace the walkway and frame layered beds of palms and shrubs, while a central planter creates a focal point directly on axis with the front door. Brick edging ties the landscape back to the home’s foundation and breaks up the tabby-style paving. The finished landscape earned the property recognition as a Daniel Island Garden Club Yard of the Month in 2026. For more information, call Charleston Outdoor Design at (843) 412-2603 or visit charlestonoutdoordesign.com.

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Soft Landing

Photography by Kelly Parrish

What began as a blank, builder-grade landscape now gives this Johns Island home a softer sense of arrival. Brownswood Nursery & Landscape layered sweeping garden beds with crape myrtles, Japanese maples, hydrangeas, African iris, and other plantings chosen to bring color, texture, and privacy to the property. Confederate jasmine climbs the porch posts, further connecting house and garden, while thoughtfully placed landscape lighting carries the effect into the evening.

Photography Provided by Forever Iron Doors

For more information, call Brownswood Nursery & Landscape at (843) 268-0261 or visit brownswoodnursery.com.

Open House Forever Iron Doors Carolina opened this backyard poolhouse to the patio with custom aluminum windows and doors. Awning-style serving windows lift above the bar, creating an easy connection for entertaining, while a bifold door folds away to provide a wide passage between indoors and out. Part of the company’s aluminum patio door offerings, the combination allows the poolhouse to function less as a separate room and more as an extension of the surrounding outdoor space.

Photography Provided by Harborline Exteriors

For more information, call Forever Iron Doors Carolina at (843) 303-9200 or visit foreverirondoorscarolina.com.

Made in the Shade Harborline Exteriors added flexibility to this open-air dining space with a louvered pergola that allows the amount of sun and shade overhead to change throughout the day. Its clean white structure extends naturally from the home, while the adjustable louvers cast shifting patterns of light across the patio and stone wall. The result gives an otherwise exposed terrace a more comfortable, defined place for dining outdoors without completely closing it off from the sky. For more information, call Harborline Exteriors at (843) 718-0299 or visit harborlineexteriors.com.

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Building Outside the Box An aged James Island home gets a remarkable second act through exacting craftsmanship, a box full of possibilities, and a relationship carefully built long before construction began. Written by Josh Walker Photography by Tim Nelson

box sat in Eric Bragg’s garage throughout the renovation of his family’s James Island home. Pieces of siding, roofing, decking, trim samples, and color swatches lived within it. That collection of individual decisions made over time might have initially looked unassuming. Still, those pieces came together to form what Bragg and his wife, Lisa, call the “vision box” that shaped their home’s transformative remodel. For months after buying their home in 2025, the pair curated inspiration alongside Brent Bauer and the team at Transform Charleston. They met repeatedly before anyone even thought of picking up a hammer. What started as a relatively straightforward plan to replace the siding and roof of an aged home on a remarkable piece of Charleston property gradually became something much more ambitious. “ We met with the Braggs probably eight or more times before even starting,” Bauer said. “We just did design meetings. We talked about products, what would look best, considered colors and details, et cetera.” Built in 1991, the home occupies an enviable spot on the point of James Island with wraparound marsh views. Elevated above the landscape, its broad porches look directly across ribbons of tidal creek and seemingly endless stretches of marsh. The Braggs purchased it privately from the original owners immediately after recognizing the potential of the location and the building itself. The house, however, needed significant attention. 106 • CH+D • Fall 2026

The Braggs saw potential in this James Island home almost immediately, beginning a transformation that eventually reached far beyond its original scope.

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Bragg knew what he was getting into. He estimates he’s flipped roughly 15 homes over the years, having served as general contractor on many of them and working with numerous construction companies along the way. When he and his wife decided this house deserved more than a cosmetic refresh, his experience also gave him a basis for comparison. “ We’ve never had an experience as we had with Brent,” he remarked. Before the Braggs spent anything on construction, though, Bragg said Transform Charleston invested months helping him and his wife consider durable material options appropriate for a home so exposed to the Lowcountry elements. Some of those elements include a Brava composite shake roof designed to capture the character of cedar without the maintenance of the natural material, along with Millboard decking, new columns, substantial decorative fascia, and carefully considered architectural accents. Together, the gray shake roof, blue siding, crisp white trim, and warm wood tones give the elevated home a distinctly coastal palette, while coppertoned accents add another layer of warmth. At the front of the home, Transform Charleston constructed a custom curved staircase that became one of the project's defining features. “ We didn’t want to build it as other builders might have,” Bauer said. “We went into very great detail to build that curved staircase.” That attention extended to other details that might escape a casual observer. For example, rather than relying on conventional fascia boards, the team opted for heavier 2x4 material and decorative fascia, adding depth and visual weight to the exterior. On the porches, substantial white columns frame the marsh views, while slender cable rails preserve the sightlines beyond. Seeing those decisions come to life prompted the Braggs to imagine what else was possible. A rear elevation originally intended to terminate in a gable wall was opened up, adding dimension to the home's marsh-facing side. Transform Charleston responded to concept evolutions like these in part because Bauer says about 90 percent of its labor is kept in-house. “Our guys doing the work are our guys,” he said. “We value craftsmanship as one of our core values. Service and stewardship are also on that list.” T hose words—craftsmanship, service, and stewardship—carry particular meaning for Bauer because Transform Charleston is the latest chapter of a family story that began long before he arrived in the Lowcountry. He is fourth-generation in the exterior trades. His grandfather started a company specializing in roofing, siding, and gutters in Dayton, Ohio, in 1956. Bauer eventually followed a similar path, running his father's company from 2020 to 2024. Still, he and his wife had long imagined moving south, while Bauer had also been visualizing a different kind of company. “ We just had a greater vision,” he said. “We wanted the company to be mission-driven.” In 2024, they left Ohio expecting to build that vision with a potential business partner in Orlando, Florida. Bauer and his wife moved there with their six-month-old child, while cofounder Jordan Doney relocated with his family from Chicago. Within a few months, however, Bauer and Doney realized the opportunity that had brought them to Florida didn’t align with the values they wanted their new company to represent, so they 108 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Substantial columns and slender cable rails frame the marsh without sacrificing the view that first drew them to the property.

walked away. “We just made a decision by faith,” Bauer said. “We didn’t have a backup. All we knew was we wanted to stay coastal. We drove through Savannah, skipped Hilton Head, and then the next stop was coming into Charleston.” With eight people, two babies, and a pair of dogs packed together for the trip, Brent said they prayed about where they were supposed to land. That’s when their navigation sent them on an unexpected route onto the James Island Connector on a sunny afternoon. Coming over the bridge, the city opened up before them: water and boats below, the Ravenel Bridge in the distance. “ We all looked at each other,” Bauer remembered. “And the look was, ‘This is where we want to be.’” They transferred the necessary license, established Transform Charleston, and began building the company around the principles that had prompted the move in the first place. That willingness to venture beyond the familiar finds an echo in the opportunities Transform Charleston creates for its employees to serve elsewhere. Each quarter, the company supports one employee and their wife with a two-week trip to Nicaragua to build homes for people in need, covering both time away and the cost of the mission work. “Several of his employees are occasionally downtown on the weekends feeding the homeless,” Bragg added. “He’s a giveback-to-the-community kind of guy, and all the people that he brings on board embrace that kind of give-back attitude and commitment to quality.”

Gray composite shake, blue siding, white trim, and warm wood tones bring the individual choices once collected in the Braggs’ “vision box” together.

The Braggs lived in the house throughout the renovation. Transform Charleston's crew worked there eight to 12 hours a day, six days a week, and occasionally seven days a week. Naturally, the Braggs got to know the people rebuilding their home almost as well as the project itself. That’s the kind of relationship that enables agility and ongoing refinement as a vision develops. Instead of treating every new idea simply as an opportunity to expand scope, Bauer saw the Braggs’ willingness to invest as an opportunity for his team to demonstrate what they could do. “Good master carpenters don’t want just to do basic jobs,” he said. “They want to do things that challenge them.” As the house’s transformation came to life, the Braggs began to see the patchwork of samples in their vision box take shape as a new home. “To see it all kind of come together in the final finished product—it’s just spectacular,” Bragg said. “It’s overwhelming.” For a house that, at one time, some neighbors assumed was abandoned to become a home that people pass by in golf carts and stop to ogle is the clearest measure of just how far it has come. Even the Amazon delivery drivers notice, Bragg said, as well as the postal carrier who has delivered mail there for two decades.

For more information, call Transform Charleston at (843) 353-3102 or visit transformcharleston.com.

The Transform Charleston team with the Braggs

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A floral painting above the bed became the first chapter in a color story that eventually carried through the entire primary suite.

Artfully Connected

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Ruta Smith

A Kiawah Island primary suite finds its rhythm through a beloved piece of artwork, carefully coordinated stone, and a design approach that treats the bedroom and bath as one continuous story.

hat began with the selection of a new bed eventually grew into something much larger for a longtime client of Southeastern Galleries. Her primary suite was ready for an update. Still, rather than simply refreshing its finishes, this renovation offered an opportunity to reconsider the bathroom, closets, and bedroom altogether, creating a calm retreat that was both functional and beautiful. The homeowner, who enjoys hosting her book club at home, could see the vision for what she wanted the suite to become, but it was difficult to put it into words. True bookworms know the thrill of uncovering that exact turn of phrase that transplants a perfect image from one person’s mind into another’s, and that's where Trudie Krawcheck's experience became particularly valuable. Having worked with the homeowner on other

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areas of the house before, Krawcheck already understood her tastes. She used the language of design to translate those details into materials, colors, and furnishings that felt distinctly personal. “The bathroom and closet areas were taken down to the studs and rebuilt,” said Krawcheck of Southeastern Galleries. That allowed the spaces to be reimagined around the homeowner’s vision and tastes, as well as around something she already loved. A favorite piece of artwork depicting loose, colorful florals in shades of blue, coral, green, and gold helped establish the color story that would eventually carry through the entire suite. Hung prominently above the bed, the painting became a natural reference point for a room that interprets its colors rather than reproducing them literally. Those tones found a natural counterpart in the marble

Trudie Krawcheck of Southeastern Galleries

Behind the tub, geometric marble draws attention toward the arched window rather than competing with the view beyond.

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Custom furnishings and a hand-glazed dresser continue the bedroom’s quiet interpretation of the painting that inspired it.

selected for the bathroom, where variations in color, pattern, and application allowed Krawcheck to write that story in stone. Marble planks resembling wood flooring extend through the space. Behind the freestanding tub, a geometric marble pattern stretches across the wall beneath a broad arched window, its pale blue-gray lines introducing pattern while allowing the architecture and view beyond to remain the focal point. Highlighting that window wall was an intentional part of the marble selection, giving the stone a role beyond surface decoration. Additional selections distinguish the shower floor and walls, including a decorative insert, while marble slabs chosen for the bathroom and makeup vanities introduce yet another expression of the material. “There was a lot of effort and coordination to make those selections, and make them work together,” Krawcheck said. “The vanities were custom made down to the hardware and the light fixtures and their finish, which enabled us to create a very cohesive, well-orchestrated statement.” That coordination extended to the team 112 • CH+D • Fall 2026

behind the six-month transformation, a collaboration among Southeastern Galleries, Watts Builders, AGM, Palmetto Tile, and Ferguson Home. Southeastern Galleries provided and delivered everything in the bedroom, allowing Krawcheck to carry the same design language from one space into the next. From there, the colors first expressed through the artwork and stone weave their way into the bedroom. Krawcheck carried the palette through the rug, upholstery, chairs, bedding, window treatments, and lamps, creating a suite that feels connected and organic without simply repeating itself. The painting's blues become the room's backdrop, while its warmer floral tones reappear more sparingly in the pillows and gold-toned accents. The upholstered bed, linens, and rug are custom-made, joined by custom lamps and a hand-glazed dresser. A pair of softly upholstered armchairs creates a sitting area beside the windows, while the dresser's restrained lines and ring pulls introduce another subtle metallic note. Krawcheck chose sheer window treatments to soften

the room and preserve one of the home’s greatest assets: its view toward an outdoor soaking pool and the golf course beyond. Rather than closing the bedroom off from its surroundings, the treatments make the view another layer of the retreat. The suite reads like a good book because one decision continually informs the next. It’s personal because it was inspired by a beloved painting whose palette finds echoes throughout the stone, textiles, and furnishings. For Krawcheck, that kind of continuity is what makes the project particularly successful. “It was just a really well-orchestrated and beautiful outcome that looks seamless,” she said. “All of this was chosen with everything in mind.” That attention to the whole story reflects a design philosophy Krawcheck has developed over 43 years of practicing interior design. For her, the process begins with understanding the people who live in a space, which includes their tastes, routines, needs, and even the things they may have trouble putting into words. “I see my role as trying, in the best way possible, to help clients create their

homes to look as much as possible like them,” she said. It is an approach informed by a lifetime in the industry. As its Chief Executive Officer, Krawcheck is the third generation of the family that founded Southeastern Galleries 70 years ago. “There's really nothing more intimate than working with somebody on the interior of their home,” Krawcheck said. “If you're doing what you should be doing, you get to know their needs, wants, and desires and how they want to live.” After six months, Krawcheck said the homeowners felt the finished suite looked so luxurious they could hardly believe it was their own home. For a designer whose work begins and ends with the people who live in the spaces she creates, the payoff was simple: “Having my client overthe-moon happy with their home,” she concluded. For more information, call Southeastern Galleries at (843) 556-4663 or visit southeasterngalleries.com. CH+D • Fall 2026 • 113

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At the Chick Inn on Main, Morris helped make a good night’s sleep as carefully considered as the rest of the Inn's historic surroundings.

Dreaming Bigger

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Ruta Smith

Justin Morris believes the best mattress isn't sold in a showroom—it has to be fully test-driven. That philosophy helped transform The Chick Inn on Main's guest experience while shaping and growing a business built on relationships and giving back.

hen some guests check out of the Chick Inn on Main in Summerville, they take more than memories of a charming historic home. Increasingly, they’re asking how to buy the mattress they slept on. A bed and breakfast can have thoughtful architecture, designer furnishings, and every luxury imaginable, but if guests don't sleep well, they'll remember that more than anything else. Justin Morris, owner of Brothers Mattress, knows that creating a memorable stay begins with one thing every hospitality business promises but rarely considers as deeply as the rest of the experience: a great night's sleep. The Chick Inn on Main's owners had grown tired. Not because of sleep deprivation, but because they exhausted themselves replacing budget mattresses every few years. They wanted something that would match the elevated experience they offered throughout the property, 114 • CH+D • Fall 2026

but needed to do it affordably. “They’re actually very good friends of mine,” Morris said of the inn’s owners, Monica and Eric Selinsky. “They just ooze hospitality. They are the most welcoming people, and the touches that they bring to every stay are remarkable.” As is the case with many short-term rental properties, mattresses tend to slide down the budget sheet as competing priorities climb up. Morris sees it differently, which is why they asked his advice. “You're curating every other aspect of peoples' stays,” he said, and they agreed that sleep should be just as integral a part of those offerings. Unlike a traditional mattress retailer that carries dozens of competing national brands, Morris intentionally curates manufacturers that align with his standards for quality, value, and customer service. Every mattress in the showroom has been selected because he trusts both the company behind it and the product

itself. He explained that companies like 3Z Brands pour their own foams, build their own coil systems, and assemble their mattresses in-house. Because they don't purchase major components from outside suppliers, they can deliver premiumquality mattresses without the premium markup. He recalled one instance when a customer believed the wrong cooling cover had been delivered. Although the order was correct, the manufacturer immediately shipped a replacement at no cost rather than debating the issue, reinforcing the level of service Morris expects from every brand he carries. In the company's early life, Morris remembered personally delivering a mattress at 2 a.m. to accommodate a Boeing employee whose overnight work schedule left few other options. No delivery windows; just make it happen. It reflects a level of flexibility he sees as one of the biggest advantages of being a locally owned business.

The Chick Inn’s guest rooms became something of an extended showroom, giving visitors hours—not minutes— to find out how a mattress actually sleeps.

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Different mattresses throughout the inn give guests something a showroom rarely can: an entire night to decide what feels right. Some guests have enjoyed the experiment enough to ask Morris to send the same mattress home.

For The Chick Inn, Morris worked with the Selinsky’s to curate a collection of mattresses tailored to the experiences they wanted guests to have. They selected Flagship models from Brooklyn Bedding and Helix for specific suites, which included a premium Helix model in the primary upstairs guest suite. The varied collection allows visitors to experience a variety of comfort levels throughout the property. Helix Elite mattresses feature interchangeable comfort inserts that let users adjust firmness without paying for a smart bed or replacing the entire mattress, giving homeowners and hospitality properties the flexibility to adapt over time as preferences change. Premium hybrid construction combines individually wrapped coils with layers of specialty foam, balancing pressure relief with edge support and minimizing motion transfer. Its generous profile gives the bed a tailored, high-end presence, particularly when layered with crisp linens and designer bedding. As the inn embraced mattresses as part of an elevated design experience, it also became an experiential showroom where comfort is measured by quality hours 116 • CH+D • Fall 2026

instead of first impressions. Should guests want to recreate that same vibe and night's sleep at home, Morris said he has, in fact, shipped new mattresses directly to them. “They’ve gotten multiple reviews that have mentioned the mattresses,” Morris said. “That’s also a win for me. If they're quite literally dreaming of that mattress and that night's sleep that they had, perfect; let me send one to you.” That personal approach extends well beyond the products he sells. When his mother, Stephanie, was forced to medically retire after a workplace injury ended her 30-year nursing career, Morris welcomed her aboard the Brothers Mattress team. Today, she helps customers navigate the showroom while Morris personally handles deliveries, giving the business a distinctly family-run feel. It’s part of the reason Morris offers generous discounts to nurses, first responders, military personnel, and teachers. While his three brothers inspired the company’s name, the business was also inspired by the bond he shares with fellow Marines and his long-term vision of helping veterans build businesses of their own in communities across the country. “My idea behind this was: ‘Hey, let me lay

out the blueprint, so if you want to do this in your market you can,’” Morris explained. “I don't need anything from them. I want to see them do well, and do something that has a positive impact on their communities.”

For more information, call Brothers Mattress at (843) 901-7844 or visit brosmattress.com.

Justin Morris of Brothers Mattress

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Inside, the artistic streak long associated with a “Lobo Home” emerges through exposed wood, dark steel, and unexpected material combinations.

Built to Belong

Written by Josh Walker Photography Provided by Lobo Builders

In the mountains of Western North Carolina, this distinctive renovation illustrates why homes built by Lobo Builders earn a name of their own and why the company’s owners believe the best design begins by listening to the land.

efore anyone talked about a “Lobo Home,” the company’s owners, Thomas and Annie Wolfe, had simply been building houses in Western North Carolina in a way people remembered. Megan Bryan, who works with Lobo and previously worked in real estate in both Charleston and Western North Carolina, had known the couple for nearly 20 years, dating back to when she was buying, renovating, and selling houses around Asheville and Greenville. Even then, she remembered something distinctive about Thomas’s work. 118 • CH+D • Fall 2026

“He would do these really interesting renovations,” Bryan said. “There was always something unique in them.” Eventually, the houses Lobo Builders touched developed a signature. People around the area called them “Lobo Homes,” and the nickname carried a specific meaning. Bryan described those homes as artistic, exceptionally solid, and built with the kind of craftmanship that kept past clients recommending them to others. “Anybody who’s lived in one recommends it to other people,” Bryan added.

They built that reputation house by house around a philosophy that honors a local landscape far older than anything they could construct upon it. Before drawing plans, they pay attention to topography, movement, and the patterns already written into the property. They listen to what the site was tells them. “We don’t build on the mountain,” Annie said. “We build with it.” The Lobo team walks a property, studies its topography, and observes how it moves and flows. Wolfe compared any alternative to arriving “like an invasive species,” she said,

Dark siding, mountain stone, and low rooflines reflect Lobo Builders’ philosophy of building with the mountain rather than simply on it.

placing something foreign onto a landscape rather than allowing the architecture to settle naturally within it. “It doesn’t work when you fight the terrain,” she added. “You have to let the mountain tell you the flow of things.” That approach is particularly important in Western North Carolina, where a spectacular view often comes with a complicated building site. Bryan, with her Charleston-centric experience, clearly sees the stark contrast between the two environs. Instead of sandy soils, flood zones, and coastal drainage, mountain construction involves dense rock, steep grades, radon, difficult utility access, substantial rainfall, and water moving across sloped terrain. Western North Carolina is considered a temperate rainforest, making the management of that water especially

important. Runoff, drainage, and moisture within the building envelope become part of the equation alongside more visible architectural decisions. This renovation offered a particularly clear example of how important that groundwork can be. The home belonged to an older couple, one of whom needed greater accessibility. The challenge became creating a way to navigate the mountainside property without making the home feel as though it had been designed around a limitation. The resulting accessible route follows the house and landscape so naturally that it reads as part of the architecture rather than an accommodation. The renovation’s expansion into the slope allowed the house to meet the steeply wooded site at different elevations. Meanwhile, an added porch that extends into the trees and a substantial

mountain-stone chimney give the addition a material connection to the surrounding landscape. “The land will give us everything we need if we abide with it instead of going against it,” Annie said. From the woods, the house almost recedes into its surroundings. Dark exterior siding and low, angular rooflines sit organically among the tree trunks, while the stone chimney rises through the canopy with the aesthetic weight and timbre of something that belongs. Mature trees remain immediately around the house, reinforcing Lobo’s idea that the building should adapt to its setting rather than the other way around. Inside, the renovation reveals the artistic streak Bryan remembered in Thomas’s work years ago. Exposed wood joists and ceiling decking bring warmth overhead, contrasted by black steel beams and other dark CH+D • Fall 2026 • 119

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architectural elements. In the living room, a black-painted brick fireplace surrounds a pale rectangular tile inset and an aged-metal firebox, creating a focal point beneath the raw wood ceiling. A “Lobo Home,” though, is not shorthand for a particular architectural style. This renovation demonstrates that distinction: its identity comes from allowing the homeowners, the existing structure, and the property to each have a voice in what the house ultimately became. Even a mountain driveway can become a daily reminder of poor planning, particularly when winter weather turns an overly steep grade into an impossible approach. But those less glamorous considerations are part of what Lobo means by allowing the land to participate in the design. “You can see the way they graded the driveway,” Bryan pointed out. 120 • CH+D • Fall 2026

“Inexperienced builders will make these very severe, difficult-to-navigate entrances and approaches to a home, and then you’re going to end up having to walk up to your house if you get caught in a big snow.” That attention to the less visible parts of a project reflects another of the Wolfes’ broader building philosophies: They build for second and third owners as much as the first. That means paying attention to what happens behind the finishes. Their benchmark is almost archaeological: If someone opens those walls 50 years later, the Wolfes want that person to recognize that their team built it correctly the first time. On this mountainside, that instinct meant making an existing home more usable for the people living there now without stripping away the idiosyncrasy that makes it theirs. “A construction company is way

less about building,” Annie said, “and more about building solid client relationships.” For Charlestonians, this project is a reminder that an elevation change comes with a change in the rules. The building experience shifts from sand, flood zones, and coastal drainage to rock, steep grades, mountain rainfall, and an entirely different relationship with the land. “People are craving peace and nature and quiet,” Annie said. “It’s getting harder to find.” Whether that means building something new or finding an existing mountain home worth giving another life, Lobo’s advice begins in essentially the same place this renovation did: with what’s already there.

For more information, call Lobo Builders at (828) 575-8804 or visit lobobuilders.com.

Exposed joists and steel beams leave some of the home’s construction visible—a fitting detail for builders who care deeply about what lies behind the finishes.

Annie and Thomas Wolfe of Lobo Builders

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At 16 feet wide and 9 feet tall, the garage’s primary door was sized for everything from bicycles to the homeowner’s Porsche.

Room to Move

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Ruta Smith

For a garage built to work as hard as it looks good, ProLift Garage Doors found more room overhead while delivering plenty of curb appeal out front.

n Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, space comes at a premium. So when you have the opportunity to build a garage around the way you actually live, maximize the space you have, and look good doing it all, you need the right kind of system, materials, and collaboration for said garage. That’s the challenge a homeowner brought to Travis Nicolette, owner of ProLift Garage Doors. His operations manager Tristan Coughlin answered that challenge by coordinating closely with the builder of the custom-built detached structure, Chris Cochran, co-owner and founder of Blue Horizon Construction, to pair oversized doors with high-lift tracks and side-mounted motors to preserve as much open overhead space as possible. A 16-foot-wide-by-9-foot-tall insulated 122 • CH+D • Fall 2026

door on the garage’s front welcomes the homeowner’s vehicles and hobbies with room to spare, from bicycles to a Porsche he enjoys working on himself. Since a standard garage door is typically about 7 feet tall, the larger opening presented both an engineering challenge and an opportunity for Coughlin. His plan to raise the track system higher toward the ceiling and move the motor to the side eliminated most of the hardware that typically hangs within a garage and operates the door. The result leaves the room's vertical volume largely unobstructed and makes the space more adaptable. “It frees up a lot of headroom,” said Coughlin. “Having all that out of the way makes it look great and run smoothly, but it also gives it lots of utilization potential.

We've also done that for conversions. We have clients that put golf simulators or car lifts in their garages.” The door itself balances the warmth of wood with the realities of maintaining it in the Lowcountry—a C.H.I. Overhead Doors Shoreline door pairs textured wood-grain polyurethane overlays with an Accents Woodtones finish over insulated steel construction, creating the appearance of a traditional wood door without the routine staining and refinishing real wood requires. A row of oversized windows spanning the top edge of the garage floods the workspace with natural light, while the door’s insulated construction helps keep the garage comfortable year-round. That combination of size, windows, and decorative overlays makes the door

A black aluminum full-view door turns the garage toward the pool, making the workspace part of the backyard when the door rolls up.

considerably heavier than a standard model, requiring substantial springs to handle the added weight. So Coughlin also specified high-cycle springs designed for a longer service life. The garage also features a secondary black aluminum full-view door that creates a different kind of connection. Large tinted glass panels roll up and open directly onto the pool deck and backyard. Additionally, the garage itself is part of a newly built structure and sits directly beneath a living space, which expands the property to accommodate family when they visit. Coughlin worked closely with Cochran throughout the project and said that, with no existing doors to remove, a two-person crew completed the installation in a single day. “It saves a lot of time when we don’t have to take out old doors,” he said. The two

also collaborated closely on color selection so the garage doors would complement the stained wood elements used elsewhere on the structure. For a structure designed from the ground up, the opportunity wasn’t simply to build more space, but to make every bit of it count. By looking beyond the doors themselves to how they move, where their mechanics live, and how the garage connects to the rest of the property, the project proves that sometimes the smartest way to gain more room is to make better use of the room you have.

For more information, call ProLift Garage Doors at (843) 352-8802 or visit proliftdoors.com/charleston. Tristan Coughlin and Travis Nicolette of ProLift Garage Doors CH+D • Fall 2026 • 123

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Urbane Bronze covers walls, doors, trim, and ceiling in the dining room, with old wallpaper left beneath the paint to lend the dark surfaces additional texture.

Painting Outside the Lines

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Kelly Parrish

From a hand-painted geometric ceiling to a moody Urbane Bronze dining room, That 1 Painter embraced experimentation to turn color, pattern, texture, and sheen into expressions of personality.

ome paint jobs begin with a palette. Others begin with a question: Can you actually do that? For Tyler Austin and his team at That 1 Painter, a home on South Battery Street posed that question again and again, each new idea asking a little more of the actual paint and the people applying it. What emerged over roughly a year and a half was not one defining look, but a collection of rooms with personalities each their own. Convincing the geometric lines on the ceiling of that home’s living room to fall in line, however, took plenty of patience and some guts. “It could have gone south really easily,” said Austin. He earned the project thanks to his work on a similarly complex home in town. The homeowners, both interior designers, had been involved with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra showcase house, where Austin and his team wrangled and 124 • CH+D • Fall 2026

mastered a demanding collection of colors, sheens, and finishes. “The amount of different colors, sheens, and finishes in that house was insane,” he remarked. His team nailed it though, and the designers noticed. When they later bought their home on South Battery, they called Austin and the team. What arose became an evolving collaboration that repeatedly pushed That 1 Painter with ideas they hadn't encountered before. “I just told them, ‘Hey, we’ve never done this, but I’m willing to try,’” Austin said. That kind of creative gumption ultimately helped shape the home’s character squarely in the image of its owners. The work itself evolved as inspiration struck. Over about a year and a half, Austin estimated his team returned four or five times, completing one area before another idea brought the crew back months later. “It came in little bits and pieces like that,” Austin said. “It was kind of

like putting a puzzle together.” The living room serves as a literal example of that puzzle. After applying a unique pale mint color to its ceiling, the team grabbed their pencils and tape measures to hand-draft the black stripes. Lasers ensured straight lines, but maintaining consistent stripes with equal widths through shifting geometry presented an entirely new challenge. They taped the pattern and painted most of the black before pausing. To nail the correct endpoints, the team had to remove portions of tape and reposition them on the opposite side of previously painted lines before completing the remaining sections. “I think it’s just really unique having a hand-painted striped ceiling like that with more than just vertical stripes,” he said. “It’s definitely one of the projects that I show homeowners and say, ‘Hey, look at this cool project we did.’”

What looks almost impossibly precise overhead was drawn and painted by hand, with stripes spanning the room’s shifting geometry.

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Those crisp stripes began with pencils and tape measures before lasers helped Austin’s team keep the geometry in line.

A few rooms away, the mood shifts completely. Instead of the living room's radical contrast and graphic vibration, the dining room is immersive to say the least. Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze stretches across walls, doors, trim, and ceiling, its deep brown undertones connecting the nearblack room to the warmth of the historic wood floors. Austin said they intentionally left wallpaper beneath the paint to preserve a subtle texture that deepens the moody walls' dimension. Light brushes across smoother surfaces and catches the substantial moldings, preventing the monochromatic treatment from reading as flat. Throughout the home, those differences in sheen and texture are as important as color itself. A high-gloss Fine Paints of Europe finish gives the front door and a pair of yellow dining-room cabinets a lacquerlike presence. In the bedroom, the team pushed reflectivity even further with a white ceiling, which Austin quantified at 98 GU (gloss units), creating an almost mirror-like reflectivity. Extreme-gloss surfaces like that require repeated sanding, multiple coats of primer, 126 • CH+D • Fall 2026

The home owners repeatedly asked Austin’s team to try something new, turning details into opportunities for experimentation.

multiple coats of topcoat, and additional sanding in between. “It requires another level of patience,” he added. Pair that patience with creativity, and you get an interior where each room bears a distinct feel. Nothing seems to adhere to a single aesthetic formula, but that’s why the project stoked Austin’s creative spirit the way it did. “Every room gives you a certain feeling,” he said. “You don’t just have regular white walls.” The ideas were sometimes unconventional, but Austin and team supplied the fortitude to attempt and execute them with professionalism and intentionality. “It took a team,” Austin said. “And it took a vision. I had to be willing and brave to take it on, and then those guys had to execute it.” In his words, that's ultimately what took the project from a typical repaint to a “let’s actually create something,” kind of opportunity.

For more information, call That 1 Painter at (843) 628-7086 or visit that1painter.com.

Tyler Austin of That 1 Painter

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Submariner quartzite made such an early impression that the homeowners designed the kitchen island around the stone rather than the other way around.

All Together Now

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Kelly Parrish

When an unexpected change put a Seabrook Island build directly into its homeowners’ hands, Palmetto Surfacing helped bring the pieces together through a varied palette of natural stone that gives each space its own voice while keeping the whole home speaking with a unified vocabulary.

his was not a project the homeowners expected to finish with their own hands. Partway through construction of their Seabrook Island home, an unexpected change left them without a builder and with a home build already well underway. Finding another professional willing to pick up midway proved a tough proposition, so they decided to see it through themselves. Suddenly, hundreds of choices that typically pass through a builder fell directly upon them. Amid a process that had lost its expected continuity, one element seemed to restore it. From pale, dramatically veined quartzite in the kitchen to deep black granite and warmer stone elsewhere, the surfaces selected with Palmetto Surfacing began to create a consistent material throughline from room to room. For nearly two years, Emily Rio of Palmetto Surfacing helped the homeowners make those matches, guiding their selections while the company’s team fabricated and 128 • CH+D • Fall 2026

installed stone throughout the home. While the selections vary from room to room— sometimes dramatically—together they speak with a similar voice and establish a material vocabulary that has helped pull an expansive home and project together. “With a project this large, it’s challenging for the customer to make all the decisions and feel confident in those choices,” Rio said. “Being a professional for them to lean on in those times to encourage and solidify those choices is vital in this industry.” In the kitchen, Submariner quartzite stretches across a substantial island before rising to a full-height backsplash. The homeowners fell for the stone early enough in the process that they opted to design the entire island around it, rather than selecting a surface to fit a predetermined footprint. Against Amish cabinetry and metallic accents, its pale ground keeps the room airy, while sharply drawn veins introduce enough contrast and movement to keep all that lightness from seeming repetitive. The

Emily Rio of Palmetto Surfacing

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PROJECT FILES The pantry's trim, backsplash, and surface selections bring contrast to the earthier wood tones in the cabinetry, another variation within the home’s larger stone vocabulary.

effect is particularly apparent around the range, where the stone rises between blackframed windows and meets white cabinetry, while brushed-gold plumbing, hardware, and lantern-style pendants add warmth. “The Submariner quartzite kitchen is my personal favorite,” Rio said. “Its soft background color that dances with the sharp and defined veining makes this a flexible and versatile stone choice.” Its versatility is evident in the way the quartzite mediates the home’s palette. Warm tones connect it to the wood and gold accents, while cooler notes settle naturally among the coastal blues. The same material reappears in the primary bathroom, establishing a subtle callback without simply repeating the kitchen. There, the stone takes on a quieter role atop a long natural-wood vanity, its restrained gray veining working alongside black-edged mirrors, warm brass fixtures, and a geometric marble floor. Elsewhere, the palette grows moodier yet retains a familiar timbre. Black Mist granite is used throughout several spaces, including the pantry, powder room, and outdoor kitchen. Rather than weighing down the interiors, the darker surfaces provide clever punctuation against lighter 130 • CH+D • Fall 2026

walls, natural wood, and the abundance of sunlight spilling through the oversized windows and sliding glass doors. In the pantry, the nearly black counters wrap beneath matching naturalwood cabinetry and continue into a dark backsplash, creating an enveloping contrast to the luminous kitchen just beyond. Outdoors, the same dark surface feels more elemental, pairing naturally with black cabinetry, stainless steel, warm wood overhead, and the coastal landscape visible through the openings. It’s part of the dance between dark and light that keeps the home’s coastal character from becoming predictably pale. Fantasy Brown introduces another register, and Palmetto Surfacing installed it in the rec room bar, where the hard marble carries a more active, earthy movement that picks up the warmth of nearby wood. Seen up close, its pattern is almost topographic: broad fields of gray and taupe fold into cream, with finer brown markings running through them. At room scale, those colors settle comfortably against the pale wood cabinetry, giving the long bar enough visual movement to distinguish it without overwhelming the space. The result again

Black Mist granite carries the home’s darker stone vocabulary outdoors, where durability matters as much as appearance.

feels like variations within the same conversation: some mellow, some graphic, some warm, and some moody. Ashley Garrett of Palmetto Surfacing said working closely with the homeowners helped that conversation develop organically. Without every decision having to pass through an intermediary, they could visit Palmetto in person, see materials at full scale, and respond to the actual slabs. “When the homeowner can come by, actually see everything, and make their selections, that can make the whole process smoother,” Garrett said. With the primary spaces nearly finished, remnants from the kitchen’s Submariner quartzite could have just as easily remained leftovers. Instead, one of those pieces found life as a long, slender custom serving table positioned near the windows of the dining area. Its narrow proportions excel as a serving surface without obstructing the view beyond the glass when the family entertains. For Garrett, personally getting to know the people who would ultimately use those surfaces added something that specifications alone could not. “I think getting to know the homeowners and having that personal connection always just gives

it a little bit more excitement,” she said, “because you get to see how happy they are with everything and get their input directly.” By the time Palmetto Surfacing wrapped its work in March this year, the house had accumulated nearly two years’ worth of decisions. Circumstances changed, plans evolved, materials reconsidered, remnants repurposed, and the homeowners themselves had assumed a role in the process they hadn't expected to take on. Yet from one room to another, the stone, among other things, provides a consistent, conversation-starting through line. For Rio, the goal extends beyond helping someone choose the surface that looks right in a showroom. She wants to make the process “realistic, practical, fulfilling, and magical,” with an eye toward how those surfaces will become part of everyday life.

For more information, call Palmetto Surfacing at (843) 569-1131 or visit palmettosurfacing.com. CH+D • Fall 2026 • 131

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The arrival sequence borrows its geometry from the contemporary house, while permeable paving responds to the realities of the Lowcountry site.

New Lines, Old Roots

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Newport 653

At this contemporary Mount Pleasant home, REMARK Landscape Architecture draws from the home’s geometry, then lets nature gradually color outside the lines.

he word “contemporary” aptly describes the home on this property in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village. Where it sits, though, is in one of the area’s most historic communities. REMARK Landscape Architecture’s challenge was not to disguise a contemporary home behind a traditional Charleston garden; it was to find another way for something unmistakably modern to belong. “We designed the landscape to feel distinctly modern without losing what makes the Old Village special,” said Laurah Walker of REMARK Landscape Architecture. “Our role was to guide the homeowners toward a landscape that feels like a natural extension of their home, responds naturally to the site, and is distinctly theirs.” To do that, they began with what was already there. Mature trees lived there long before this new landscape took shape, their canopies lending the finished property something no new planting could replicate. Keeping them, however, 132 • CH+D • Fall 2026

meant designing for what no one could see. Near existing oaks, permitted construction documents required hand excavation or airspading to minimize disturbance to their root systems. Stormwater specifically, as is often the case in the Lowcountry, presented another consideration. The property’s existing aggregate and concrete driveway needed to be replaced, but stormwater performance and lot coverage limited how straightforward that could be. REMARK Landscape Architecture’s solution, though, became one of the most visually distinctive features of the property: a custom permeable paving system produced locally by Stone Castings of Charleston. Broad, pale slabs form a geometric grid across the arrival area, their straight lines extending the visual language of the home’s white exterior, black-framed windows, and dark metal roof into the landscape. Between the larger driveway slabs, narrow bands of

green break up the hardscape and soften its scale. It reads as a design statement while also functioning as stormwater infrastructure. “The strongest aspect of the project is the relationship between the contemporary design language and the ecological response of the site,” Walker said. “The custom paving geometry, Corten steel, and architectural detailing establish a modern framework. Preserved mature trees, permeable surfaces, layered planting, and stormwater strategies soften that framework and reconnect it to the character of the Old Village.” You can see that negotiation almost everywhere. That Corten steel fence and automatic gate introduce long, rigid horizontal lines that feel distinctly architectural, yet the steel is allowed to oxidize into warm shades of rust against the surrounding green. The gate defines the threshold into the property, but from there, the arrival unfolds rather than simply pointing straight toward a front door. Paths, paving, trees, and plantings

From architectural paving to a looser garden passage, the landscape gradually relaxes its geometry as it moves away from the house.

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PROJECT FILES Mature trees gave REMARK Landscape Architecture something no new planting could: a landscape that already felt established around a distinctly modern home.

distinguish where cars go from where people walk, without letting the driveway visually consume the front yard. Closer to the house, the geometry tightens. Rectilinear benches sit within beds of loose grasses and flowers. Long runs of pale paving meet the home's high-contrast palette. Yellow and orange blooms spill toward their edges, and shadows from the mature canopy move irregularly across the structured grid below. The house supplies the order. The landscape maintains some wildness. Along one side of the home, evenly spaced quadrilateral stepping stones create a disciplined rhythm through turf. Smooth dark river stones trace the foundation on one side, while hydrangeas, palms, and dense evergreen foliage populate the other. What could have remained little more than the narrow, geometric space between a house and property line became a rich garden passage with the hardscape providing just enough structure to keep people moving through it. REMARK Landscape Architecture has a name for the philosophy behind that relationship: Aesthetic Ecology. It’s an idea that predates this project by years. Founder J.R. Kramer publicly discussed Aesthetic Ecology at least a decade ago, describing an approach that brings native plants and 134 • CH+D • Fall 2026

natural systems into a refined architectural framework. More recently, he has described landscapes in which greater visual control occurs near the architecture before giving way to increasingly naturalistic conditions toward the edges of a property. Those ideas are profoundly tangible here. That balance also reflects how REMARK Landscape Architecture describes its relationship with clients. “Our role throughout the process was to protect the homeowners’ vision while helping them navigate the technical decisions required to turn that vision into a buildable, cohesive landscape,” Walker said. REMARK Landscape Architecture guided the project from early conceptual planning through permitting, construction documentation, and construction management and oversight. The homeowners engaged them in April 2023, and after survey coordination, site analysis, consultation, and concept development, the conceptual design package was finalized that June. The finished result can make all of the legwork easy to miss, and, in fact, REMARK Landscape Architecture considers that a measure of success. “The complexity should disappear into the design,” she said. “The homeowner should simply experience a landscape that feels intuitive and resolved.” Perhaps that’s how something so contemporary manages to belong so

seamlessly in Old Village without pretending to be old. Its connection to place comes through the trees overhead, plants suited to the Lowcountry below, water allowed to move through the ground, materials that change with exposure, and a design willing to accommodate what was already here.

For more information, call REMARK Landscape Architecture at (843) 952-7817 or visit remarkstudiollc.com.

J.R. Kramer of REMARK Landscape Architecture

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Years before retirement, the Servetases were already imagining a home where family and friends could gather comfortably.

Craftsmanship & Trust

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Kelly Parrish

Built around trust as much as craftsmanship, this custom home pairs inspired design with personalized features that reflect the homeowners' lifestyle, passions, and plans.

ome projects begin with a vision board. For Troy and Renee Thomas of S. Carolina Custom Homes, this project began with a conversation built on familial trust. Homeowners Barbara and Greg Servetas sat down with the husband-and-wife team to discuss building their retirement home in the Lowcountry after the South Carolina Custom Homes team had finished Barbara’s sister’s home a few years before. “We felt like we’d known them forever even though we had just met them,” Renee recalled. Immediate connections like that build the foundation for custom homes designed by the Thomases. That familiar insight sheds light on how a homeowner lives today and where they see themselves in years to come. For the Servetases, that knowledge helped create a home where retirement would feel like a liberating milestone. After relocating from Connecticut, they envisioned a forever home where children, future grandchildren, and lifelong friends would always feel welcome. An open floor 136 • CH+D • Fall 2026

plan allows the kitchen to flow naturally into the dining and living areas, while a relaxed family room tucked just beyond the main gathering space creates a cozy social nook to settle in. Outside, a resort-style pool and expansive entertaining deck extend the home's hospitality well beyond its walls. The kitchen, though, became the heart of the vision. Greg loves to cook, so rather than designing around trends, the Thomases designed around his passion. A professionalgrade Wolf range serves as the centerpiece beneath a custom hood. Additionally, expansive prep space and a generous five-foot linear sink with dual faucets make preparing meals as enjoyable as serving them. Soft blue-glass tile, warm brass accents, and crisp white cabinetry lend the room a light, coastal character. The result is a kitchen that performs like a chef's workspace while feeling unmistakably like the heart of a family home. “Their whole goal was to have a space where people could just gather,” Renee said. “It's all very open concept, so the kitchen flows into the dining and into the living.”

Every other room the Thomases created for the Servetases arose from the kind of collaboration they always strive to achieve and foster throughout the build process. “We can eventually get to a point where we're just kind of feeling what they want before they even say it,” Renee said. During one conversation, Barbara casually mentioned wanting shiplap in the laundry room. She wasn't making a request, just thinking out loud. Troy overheard the comment, called Renee to work through the budget, and incorporated the detail into the project. When they reviewed it together, Barbara loved the seemingly effortless forethought as much as the concept itself. One of the home’s most striking features is the vaulted ceiling in the great room, finished with custom shiplap in three complementary shades of gray and white. Rather than installing the boards in a predictable sequence, Troy installed them almost instinctively, balancing the colors by eye to create subtle movement across the ceiling. The result draws attention

Troy Thomas arranged three shades of shiplap by eye across the vaulted ceiling, creating a pattern that feels considered without becoming predictable.

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PROJECT FILES An avid cook helped shape a kitchen meant for use, not simply admiration.

upward while complementing the floor-toceiling limestone stacked fireplace below. Upholstered furnishings in muted seaglass tones, woven accents, and pale oak flooring soften the room's scale. Meanwhile, oversized sliders flood the interior with natural light and reinforce the home's connection to its outdoor entertaining spaces. The covered porch features lowmaintenance composite decking, a traditional haint blue beadboard ceiling, and another pair of sliding glass doors that connect the dining space to the pool deck. Beyond the porch’s shelter, mature palm trees mingle with native fauna surrounding a broad, light-toned deck. The palms, handselected by the Servetases’ son in Florida, were carefully craned over the completed home and lowered into structural planters built specifically to support them. They amplify the resort feel of the raised circular spa, clad in soft blue stone tile, and the pool that appears to spill seamlessly into the surrounding Lowcountry landscape. Behind each thoughtfully executed detail like these is a builder who believes quality comes from staying personally involved in every stage of construction. A firefighter for nearly three decades, Troy personally handles much of the detailed installations, 138 • CH+D • Fall 2026

The pool carries the home’s emphasis on gathering beyond its walls, giving visiting family another place to settle in.

electrical work, and finished carpentry because, as he explains it, touching every stud means inspecting every inch of the home along the way. It's a hands-on philosophy that gives him confidence in the finished product long before drywall covers the framing. While he focuses on construction, Renee guides homeowners through design selections, manages budgets, and helps balance inspiration with practicality. Every design decision is made with beauty, value, and lasting intention in mind, ensuring homeowners understand not only what's possible, but how each choice fits within the larger vision. While features like the chef's kitchen, custom ceiling, and transplanted palm trees seem to maintain their own sense of gravity, the Thomases light up most when sharing stories about how close they grew to Barbara and Greg throughout the process. One winter morning, while Troy was working at another job site, Greg unexpectedly arrived, carrying hot chocolate and fresh honey buns for the crew. Weeks after construction ended on their home, the Servetases invited the Thomases to a pool party at the home they had built together. “That was so much fun. I'm so sad to see it end,” Troy remembered Greg remarking.

It’s not a common response to a process that can just as easily feel like it shaves years from one’s life, but for Troy and Renee, there may be no greater compliment.

For more information, call S. Carolina Custom Homes at (843) 670-2023 or visit southcarolinacustomhomes.com.

Troy and Renee Thomas of S. Carolina Custom Homes

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Rather than choosing one lighting language for the entire home, the fixtures shift with the personality and purpose of each room.

New House, Old Soul

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Ruta Smith

A marshfront home in Carolina Park trades expected coastal cues for inspired Lowcountry character, layered details, and lighting designed to make something new feel as though it has always belonged.

uilding a new home comes with an unusual challenge: everything may be pristine, but character takes time. For one family building along the marsh in Carolina Park, the goal was to create something that didn’t feel newly minted at all. Overlooking sweeping marsh views toward the Wando River, the custom home takes its cues from traditional Lowcountry architecture without relying on the familiar shorthand of coastal design. Instead, character comes through layers. Custom millwork, pattern-rich wallpaper, layered materials, and decorative lighting were chosen to give each space its own identity. The result is a home designed for an active modern family that feels as though it could have evolved over generations. House of Hay Design led the interiors, working with builder Axon Homes on the two-year project. Carolina Lanterns & Lighting supplied the decorative lighting throughout the home, pairing statement fixtures with custom copper lanterns that complement the home’s traditional architectural character. 140 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Rather than treating lighting as something selected after the building and large-scale design decisions had been made, the team approached it as another layer of architecture. “I think our curated approach to decorative lighting is what makes projects like these special,” said Kaitlyn Tassarotti of Carolina Lanterns & Lighting. “We believe lighting is more than a finishing touch; it’s an essential design element that defines the character of a home.” That philosophy becomes apparent in the stair hall, where a tiered chandelier with softly textured shades fills the double-height space, playing against crisp white paneled walls and the warmth of the wood staircase below. Meanwhile, warm metallic picture lights and sconces introduce smaller points of illumination, turning artwork and tuckedaway cabinetry into their own deliberate moments. Elsewhere, brass-toned picture lights and sconces introduce smaller points of illumination, turning artwork and tuckedaway cabinetry into deliberate moments of their own. Fixtures were selected not simply for illumination, but for proportion,

material, and the way each would contribute to the atmosphere of its surroundings. Customization was especially suited to a home that draws on the enduring character of traditional Lowcountry architecture. Carolina Lanterns & Lighting’s signature copper lanterns add a warm, familiar finish, while tailored details complement the home’s forms and allow the fixtures to feel specific to the design rather than simply applied to it. Inside, House of Hay Design created warmth through traditional forms, layered materials, custom detailing, and moments of pattern. Lighting becomes part of that visual rhythm, shifting in scale and personality as the home moves from intimate spaces into its expansive great room. That range is especially evident in the more personal rooms: a sculptural floral chandelier hangs above a carved four-poster bed amid pinkand-green patterned walls, while a woven globe fixture crowns a game room layered in muted green trim, framed bird prints, and a deep green velvet sofa. In a powder room, oval globe sconces flank a scalloped mirror

Tiered lighting adds natural texture while anchoring both the stair hall and the sitting area with a sense of timeless character.

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PROJECT FILES A picture light gives this smaller moment the same considered treatment as the home’s larger statement fixtures.

against expressive green-and-blue botanical wallpaper, allowing even a compact space to make its own statement. There, the architecture opens toward the marsh, making the landscape one of the room’s defining features. Sweeping views draw the eye outward, while statement lighting creates a focal point within, helping to anchor the space's volume without competing with what lies beyond the windows. In the kitchen, a pair of oversized white globe pendants suspended from delicate chains provides a clean counterpoint to the long white island. Meanwhile, warm metallic details repeat across the faucets, pot filler, cabinet hardware, and articulating wall lights. In many ways, the setting provided the project’s clearest direction. The marshfront site also gives the interiors a natural counterpoint. The challenge was balance: creating interiors distinctive enough to hold their own against the view while never overwhelming it. In a sitting area positioned directly against the view, pale upholstery, softly patterned walls, and ivory drapery nearly recede into the architecture, leaving the marsh as the strongest color in the 142 • CH+D • Fall 2026

In the game room, lighting joins the ceiling treatment in giving a casual space an identity of its own.

room. Overhead, a tiered fringe chandelier introduces texture and movement without interrupting that quiet relationship with the landscape. Custom millwork and architectural details added permanence. Patterned wallpapers introduced personality. Traditional materials gave the rooms a sense of familiarity, while carefully chosen fixtures punctuated the spaces. Together, those layers help accomplish one of the project’s central goals: give a newly constructed home the depth and individuality of one assembled over time. That approach also reflects Carolina Lanterns & Lighting’s broader philosophy toward sourcing. With access to a wide range of decorative fixtures and the ability to customize pieces, lighting can respond to the architecture rather than forcing a home into a predetermined aesthetic. For the homeowners, that attention to detail ultimately delivered what they had envisioned. “We are in love with our home and feel like the unique traditional design is exactly what we were hoping for,” they said. It’s a fitting description of a home that embraces where it is without feeling

obligated to announce it. Nothing needed to look old to feel established. It simply needed enough character to suggest there was already a story there.

For more information, call Carolina Lanterns & Lighting at (843) 881-4170 or visit carolinalanterns.com.

Kaitlyn Tassarotti of Carolina Lanterns & Lighting

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Seeing it Through

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Ruta Smith

When an unexpected problem surfaced at a Wild Dunes home, Andy Yagecic of Coastal Shield Window drew on a lifetime of experience, a love of problem-solving, and a personal approach that has shaped how he works.

t’s not uncommon: As a homeowner, at some point, you know your windows will need attention, especially here in the Lowcountry. What’s easier to miss is what you can’t see happening behind and around them. A recently purchased Wild Dunes home with all 51 of its original windows had illuminated three stories and endured the Lowcountry’s elements for roughly 25 years. Some didn’t close while others wouldn’t open. Some of those windows, according to Coastal Shield Window owner Andy Yagecic, were approaching complete failure. “ We were pulling exterior trim off this 25-year-old wood and aluminum-clad window when we found it: an entire loadbearing wall rotted from the inside out,” Yagecic said. The discovery changed the project immediately. Before Coastal Shield Window could install the new windows, they had to strip the wall back to the studs and rebuild the framing, sheetrock, siding, and trim. While calling it an unpleasant surprise is a tragic understatement for a homeowner, 144 • CH+D • Fall 2026

it’s a commonplace in this climate and overlooked by many. Yagecic, though, has been trained to find these hidden issues for most of his life. “I grew up flipping HUD homes with my dad in Florida in the ’90s, and that’s where I fell in love with remodeling,” he said. “It’s different from new construction. You have to be creative. You have to solve problems on the spot.” In this case, and like many others, the culprit was largely invisible. Aluminum cladding installed over wood can conceal moisture intrusion as adhesives deteriorate in coastal heat and humidity. Water becomes trapped against the wood, allowing deterioration to progress long before the extent of the damage becomes apparent from outside. For the homeowners who had only recently purchased the property, the project quickly became about more than aesthetics and keeping the fruits of their HVAC system in the house. “Most of the time, I tell customers that windows are a want, not a need,” Yagecic said. “This project was

different.” Their original priorities were basic but important: windows that opened, closed, and locked properly, better energy performance, and the confidence that they wouldn't have to revisit the issue anytime soon. Coastal Shield Window replaced the home's windows with white ViWinco OceanView uPVC windows rated for DP50 impact resistance. New-construction flashing addressed the building envelope, while white PVC exterior trim and custom wood jamb extensions allowed the new windows to transition cleanly into the home's existing interior millwork. I n short, the new windows let only the best of the Lowcountry pass through, and they look good doing it. During his initial two-hour walkthrough, Yagecic studied every opening and identified locations where operable casement windows weren't necessary. Replacing selected casements with fixed picture windows helped control project costs while also reducing the amount of framing

Yagecic and his experienced team are hands-on throughout the process, seeing the project through from start to finish.

interrupting the view. “My favorite part was stepping back after the installation to see the design transformation, especially on the upper levels,” he said. By replacing those casement windows—which have more framing and moving parts—with larger fixed picture windows, they reduced the amount of visible framework. That created larger expanses of glass, cleaner lines, and fewer obstructions to views. Crisp white uPVC frames and PVC trim refreshed the façade without competing with the architecture. Years of experience have taught Yagecic that older structures can be rather stoic. They don't always tell you what ails them until you peel back the layers and listen. While experience can’t eliminate those surprises, it can determine what happens after they're uncovered. Finding the rot initially meant a difficult conversation with the homeowner about additional work, cost, and time. Yagecic remained the homeowners' point of contact throughout. “I did the initial consultation and design guidance, measured myself, ordered every

window, and oversaw the crew from demo through final walkthrough,” he said. “The same person you meet with is the same person measuring your windows, ordering your materials, and standing behind the finished work. So nothing gets lost in a handoff.” As a child, Yagecic loved going door to door selling gift wrap and popcorn tins for school fundraisers, partly because he was fascinated by stepping into strangers' homes and hearing about their lives. Decades later, certain houses still stick with him because of the people inside them. “I’m not great with names, but if I’ve been in someone’s house, I remember it,” he said. “Now that I have a family and a home of my own, I understand what’s really at stake when someone lets a contractor into their biggest investment.” That’s why, even when issues arise, Yagecic returns personally to address them. He did that for this project, and for him, the homeowner's five-star review, specifically noting the company's follow-through, was the most memorable compliment of all.

For more information, call Coastal Shield Window at (843) 606-0658 or coastalshieldwindow.com.

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Rather than leaving a James Island property they loved, the homeowners found more house within the one already there.

Growing in Place

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Tyler Davidson

On this James Island property, Harbor Woods Construction found new possibilities within, above, and beyond an existing home to make room for a growing family.

t’s easy to assume that making room for a growing family means finding a bigger house. On James Island, Harbor Woods Construction found another answer: make more house out of the one already there. On a property framed by mature live oaks and Lowcountry views, Harbor Woods Construction made the most of the home’s potential in nearly every direction. They went up, removing the back side of the roof to add an entirely new third floor with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a living space. They looked within, moving walls and reconsidering the existing floor plan to create better flow, stronger sightlines, and a bold new butler’s pantry. Above the garage, previously unfinished square footage was converted into a home office and guest suite. Out toward the backyard, a new sunroom extended everyday living closer to a new pool and spa. 146 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Taken individually, each solved a different need for the family that lives there. Together, they allowed the house to grow in step with them, while also enhancing their connection to the unique Lowcountry marshscape. “This was a full renovation,” said Steve Drickhamer of Harbor Woods Construction. “We renovated every room and updated the finishes and fixtures.” As part of the renovation, Harbor Woods Construction updated the home’s mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, installed new windows, and reworked the layout to take advantage of the property’s views better. The work unfolded in phases, ultimately touching nearly every part of the house, including the details and finishes, with HomeTeam Flooring contributing the flooring and Moluf’s supplying fixtures throughout. Yet adding square footage was only

part of the equation. “Another goal was to achieve an open look with lower ceilings in an older home,” Drickhamer said. Rather than treating the existing structure as a constraint, Harbor Woods Construction adjusted walls and sightlines to make the main living spaces feel more connected. Drickhamer describes the finished main living area as both “welcoming and functional”—two qualities that became recurring themes throughout the renovation. Perhaps nowhere is that combination more apparent than in the butler’s pantry. Created by moving walls within the existing floor plan, the space embraces bold color while providing what Drickhamer calls “a huge amount of storage and function.” Its cabinetry and trim are saturated with a deep peacock teal that makes the room feel almost like a jewel-box. Graphic green-and-white tile introduces a geometric counterpoint, while warm wood countertops,

The new sunroom brings everyday living closer to the backyard, with windows on three sides framing the pool and landscape.

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PROJECT FILES Moving walls created room for a butler’s pantry that brought both function and a bolder personality to the reworked floor plan.

Steve Drickhamer of Harbor Woods Construction

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A new third-floor living room adds flexible space as part of an expansion that also created two bedrooms and a full bathroom.

woven shades, and brass hardware temper the stronger colors with natural warmth. Glass-front cabinets with metal mesh add another layer of pattern and texture without sacrificing the room’s considerable storage. Elsewhere, however, expanding the footprint opened entirely new possibilities. The new sunroom creates a light-filled transition between the home and backyard, with windows on three sides framing views of the landscape and pool. A vaulted, paneled ceiling and exposed wood beams add warmth and volume, while woven shades and rattan furnishings reinforce the natural palette. In the backyard, Coastal Landscape Design shaped the surrounding hardscape and landscape, while Bohicket Pool and Spa brought the new water features to life. Its restrained palette allows the surrounding mature live oaks and marsh landscape to remain the focal point. Earth-toned concrete pavers in a modular pattern create a broad, understated terrace that complements the home’s pale painted brick and blackframed windows. The sunroom’s standing-

seam metal roof and white exterior give the addition a distinctly Lowcountry character, while classic planting beds and a horizontal wood privacy fence keep the landscape informal and deferential to the established trees. Together, it all became the “backyard oasis” the homeowners had envisioned, Drickhamer said. Above the garage, a home office with its own bathroom provides separation from the main house's activity while giving the family flexible space that can also accommodate guests. The space’s sloped ceilings ultimately added unique character and became a gallery for a colorful collection of concert posters, while the adjoining bath takes an equally playful approach with graphic pufferfish wallpaper, deep-blue floor tile, and a canefront vanity. One of the other most ambitious expansions also happened overhead. To create the third floor, Harbor Woods removed the rear portion of the existing roof—a process made considerably more complicated by bouts of bad weather—and

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built upward. The addition created two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living area. For Harbor Woods Construction, which has been building and renovating in the Charleston area for a decade, the project also reflects the company's hands-on approach to its work. Drickhamer and his team were involved from architectural design through construction. “ We help the clients select finishes and fixtures, help with design decisions, and work closely with the subcontractors to execute the plan,” Drickhamer said. Roughly a year of thoughtful renovation ultimately produced a bigger, brighter house more connected to its unique surroundings.

For more information, call Harbor Woods Construction at (843) 200-3683 or harborwoodsconstruction.com.

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What reads as masonry from a distance is actually a centuriesold illusion, renewed one carefully painted line at a time.

Painting for the Past

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Tim Nelson

In painting a centuries-old Charleston church, Koozer Painting succeeded in preserving the patina, irregularities, and handiwork that have always defined its character by embracing traditional techniques.

t first sight, it’s easy to accept as gospel that the sharp white lines running horizontally and vertically across the interior walls of the historic French Huguenot church in downtown Charleston do, in fact, hold individual blocks of masonry together. Move closer, however, and the construction reveals itself as a feat of sophisticated restorative craftsmanship. Those lines were painted by hand, and for Koozer Painting, details like those made refreshing the centuries-old church an exercise in careful artistry. The illusion itself dates to the church’s 1845 construction. Designed by Charleston architect Edward Brickell White in the Gothic Revival style, the building was constructed of locally made brick, covered in stucco, and scored to resemble stone. “There’s nothing perfect about a 150 • CH+D • Fall 2026

300-year-old church,” Nick Koozer said. “People neither want nor expect it to look perfect. They want it to look old.” He and his dad, Kevin Koozer, have a name for that: “Charleston charm.” Its aesthetic comes naturally with age, but preserving it requires considerable intention. The Koozers have painted the church twice, both times through John Smart. They first completed work there when Smart was with Palmetto Craftsmen. After Smart founded Smart Renovations, the church’s more recent work in 2021 brought Koozer Painting back. Though the company names changed, the people and continuity did not. That familiarity became especially valuable where preservation was paramount. Nick said the project felt different from a typical residential job because more was at stake.

Every decision had to respect the church’s history. Kevin put it more succinctly: “It’s a lot of pressure.” Unlike a contemporary house where a homeowner might select a new palette and finishes, the direction here already existed. Koozer Painting documented what was there with photographs and worked to return it faithfully. The recreation extended across the building's exterior, interior walls, and windows. Inside, they selected an oil-based paint and digitally matched the historic colors already on the ceiling. But historic colors don’t necessarily play well with contemporary paint formulas—the final match required an educated eye. The church’s distinctive exterior color had already been through a much deeper investigation. Before a restoration completed in 2013, the building was off-white. Local

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PROJECT FILES Koozer Painting resisted the temptation to straighten every line, preserving the handwork and irregularity that tell the church’s age.

conservator Frances Ford researched its original finish, revealing the rosy pink of the 1845 structure and prompting its return to the historic hue. The Koozer’s later work, then, was not about selecting a color but preserving one recovered from the past. Outside, the building’s material and age dictated the application. They used RomaBio lime wash on its stucco, custommatching the existing colors. Lime wash, for all its historic appropriateness and breathability, comes with a tradeoff. Unlike modern coatings, it naturally weathers and requires more frequent maintenance. But that impermanence is part of its purpose. The material allows moisture to move through the masonry rather than trapping it, and its appearance changes as it ages. “A lot of people like the patina as it ages,” Kevin said. Nick described the resulting surface as “mottled, antique almost.” Some of the project’s most painstaking work involved recreating details that were never structural. Across the stucco, Koozer Painting’s crew used artist brushes to articulate lines that simulate individual masonry blocks. “I would say it’s the most unique thing about this project,” Nick said. 152 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Traditional techniques helped new work settle into a building where looking newly painted was never really the goal.

Likewise, the church’s windows contain traditionally glazed panes, with a puttylike material securing each pane of glass. The team restored the glazing and applied Benjamin Moore Regal Select to the wood surfaces around the windows, carrying a precise paint seal onto the glass to protect it while maintaining a clean sightline. “It’s kind of a lost art,” Nick said. “Unless you’re in a niche area like Charleston, most painters don’t even know how to glaze a window.” Throughout the three-to-four-week project, the crew tread particularly lightly around the church’s historic pews. They covered them and built platforms to work above and around them. “You’re working around stuff that’s two, three hundred years old,” Nick said. “You can’t just go in and bang a ladder around,” he added. “There’s hundreds of parishioners all judging your work,” he added. Kevin has spent decades working on Charleston properties and churches. That experience taught him preservation sometimes asks craftspeople to suppress the instincts that might serve them well on a newer project. Evidence of age is not always something to correct. A slightly irregular line, a weathering

lime-washed wall, or handwork visible upon close inspection can be part of what keeps the building what it’s been for centuries.

For more information, call Koozer Painting at (843) 881-2212 or koozerpainting.com.

Nick and Kevin Koozer of Koozer Painting

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A smaller-scale checkerboard gives the butler’s pantry a bolder counterpart to the marble pattern used in the primary bath.

Built on Familiar Ground

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Ruta Smith

Without a homeowner to guide the way, Melcer Tile’s Jill Mahoney and Arc Interiors’ Jessica Hamilton drew on a 20-year relationship to give a new home timeless materials, distinct personality, and an unmistakable sense of belonging.

either Jill Mahoney of Melcer Tile nor Jessica Hamilton of Arc Interiors had a homeowner sitting across from them explaining how this particular new build should feel. No favorite colors. No inspiration photos. No particular vision for the primary bath or butler’s pantry. The new home, built in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village by Michael Kohn of Kohnstruction, LLC, was being designed to sell, so Hamilton and Mahoney made their material decisions for someone they had yet to meet. For Mahoney, though, the project had always been based on a meaningful relationship. She and Hamilton have known each other for about two decades, and that history has given her an intuitive 154 • CH+D • Fall 2026

understanding of the designer’s aesthetic. When Arc Interiors works with Melcer Tile on its tile projects, Hamilton said she often arrives knowing she doesn't need to explain every detail of what she has in mind. “I have this very classic, a little bit traditional taste, for timeless interiors and that’s kind of what we gravitate toward,” Hamilton said. “Jill naturally knows my look and the tile to display or show me, and so it’s kind of effortless when we work together.” That familiarity mattered particularly in a home like this one. Without an eventual owner defining what they might like, the selections needed broad appeal without becoming generic. “You have to kind of create for the masses,” Hamilton

said. Working from Hamilton’s organic, natural, and timeless direction, Mahoney helped identify materials that could bring that vision to life in each space. Marble, limestone, ceramic, and porcelain recur throughout the home, but rarely in quite the same way. One of Mahoney’s favorite examples is also one of the boldest. “Definitely the downstairs bathroom with that gorgeous merlot tile wall,” she said. The deep winecolored rectangular tile wraps the shower walls, its reflective surface giving the saturated color additional depth as light moves across it. Marble surrounds the shower opening and forms the bench, while a small-scale gray-and-white checkerboard mosaic covers the shower floor.

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PROJECT FILES Mahoney singled out the merlot-tiled bathroom as a favorite, and its saturated walls make a convincing argument why.

Immediately outside, that geometry expands dramatically. Large gray-and-white marble squares turn diagonally across the primary bathroom floor, extending beneath a freestanding tub and alongside a warm wood vanity. Natural veining interrupts the pattern's precision, keeping the room from feeling overly formal. Another checkerboard appears in the butler’s pantry, this time at a smaller scale and in a much darker setting. Black-andwhite stone underfoot meets deep cabinetry, stone countertops, and warm metallic hardware. Framed by an arched opening from the bright kitchen beyond, it became a richly layered alcove tucked inside the larger home. “I love that checkerboard floor,” Mahoney noted. Other rooms demonstrate the quieter side of the same material approach. One secondary bathroom pairs limestone flooring with neutral ceramic tile in the shower. Another uses pale blue-gray rectangular wall tile with a rounded mosaic underfoot, shifting the visual interest from strong color contrast to changes in shape and scale. A separate shower is even more 156 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Hamilton and Mahoney reserved some of the home’s quieter material selections for secondary baths.

restrained, combining softly varied neutral rectangular tile with a petite mosaic floor. “They look so classic,” Mahoney said. Hamilton said they were mindful of where to invest more heavily and where to exercise restraint. They kept secondary bathrooms within a particular price range, putting greater attention into the kitchen and primary suite. The result allowed Melcer’s selections to move between statementmaking and subtle without losing a common language. Mahoney has plenty of material to draw from. Melcer Tile’s showroom spans about 7,500 square feet and features products in various styles, colors, and price points. With two decades of experience working with Hamilton, the advantage is knowing which of those options belong in front of her. Hamilton believes that intuition extends well beyond their own relationship. “Jill’s gift is that she can do that with everyone,” Hamilton said. “She can really read and know.” For Mahoney, who has spent about 20 years with Melcer Tile, those relationships are fundamental to the work. “It’s

everything,” she said. “I love my clients.” Their relationship reaches back through Hamilton’s own long career in the industry, including experience in tile and kitchen-andbath design before she launched Arc Interiors. Mahoney has had a front-row seat as that career developed. “I’m so impressed with her every time I get the wonderful opportunity to work with her,” Mahoney said. “Having the relationship with Melcer Tile—it’s like they’re family,” Hamilton said. “I think a lot of people feel like they’re family.” That sense of relationship is present throughout this particular project. Kohn, the builder, is Hamilton’s brother, and Hamilton described him as an “emotionally invested builder” whose care for the home continued even after it sold. “I think what makes some of the projects really special,” she said, “is that they start with relationships. It goes from your vendors to your builders to your installers.” Her relationship with Mahoney, she said, is perhaps the clearest example. “This isn’t just a ‘we just work on homes together.’ This is 20 years of knowing someone.” When the home sold, its new owner

moved in, and within her first week, Hamilton said, she was already telling Kohn how happy she was with what they had created. “She truly feels like this is home,” Hamilton added.

For more information, call Melcer Tile at (843) 744-5345 or melcertile.com.

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The rehabilitated pool house complements the historic home through shared materials and architectural details while maintaining a distinct identity of its own.

The Spirit Lives On

Written by Josh Walker Photography by Newport 653

When Classic Remodeling & Construction lifted a historic Sullivan’s Island home from its foundation, the company began a careful transformation shaped by preservation, patience, and a longstanding client relationship.

t one point during the renovation of a historic Sullivan’s Island home known as “The Spirit of ‘76,” the house was quite literally suspended between its past and its future. Classic Remodeling & Construction managed the literal lifting of the three-story structure from the ground, its original timber frame hovering above the property. At the same time, a new foundation took shape beneath it. That move brought the home above current base flood elevation. Still, it also illustrated a significant theme that defined the project: preserve what had survived history and prepare the house for what’s to come. The homeowner had worked with Classic Remodeling & Construction on her previous home and had established a relationship long before purchasing this Sullivan’s Island property. Once a multifamily residence, the house had accumulated a series of additions over the years, obscuring much of its original character. “The main goals of the project 158 • CH+D • Fall 2026

were to eliminate the non-historic additions and to create a single-family home,” said Christy Ammerman of Classic Remodeling & Construction. “Another big goal was to maintain as many of the historical aspects as possible.” In a way, that meant going backward before the team could move forward. As they peeled back the later additions, the historic three-story structure’s identity came to light. The name “Spirit of ’76” has long been attached to the property, which Sullivan’s Island’s historic resources survey also identifies as the Newmann House. Dating to around 1900, the home is recognized as a Sullivan’s Island Landmark and a contributing resource to the island’s historic district, an example of the traditional island houses that helped define Sullivan’s Island’s residential architecture. “We took everything off the home down to the timber framing,” Ammerman said. “As the new structure was put together, every detail was

thoughtfully curated to try and preserve as much historical character as possible.” The house was lifted, a new foundation constructed beneath it, and the structure lowered back into place. Working alongside E.E. Fava Architects and Design Lines Signature, Classic Remodeling & Construction served as builder and liaison, coordinating the homeowner, architect, interior designer, and trades through a renovation in which decisions about what not to change were just as important as what to add. They preserved original materials wherever practical, including portions of the home’s siding. They transformed the existing attic into living space by adding dormers, while also rehabilitating a secondary structure on the property into a new pool house. In place of the accumulated additions behind the house, the team created a single rear addition, carefully designed to provide additional square footage while preserving

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PROJECT FILES Black-framed windows and broader expanses of glass deliberately distinguish the home’s newer spaces from its historic core.

the historic structure’s distinct aesthetic. “For new elements, we tried to make a distinct difference while having a cohesive look,” Ammerman said. That distinction becomes particularly clear toward the rear of the property. White siding and standingseam metal roofs visually connect the old and new structures, while the windows deliberately mark their different eras. The original home retains white windows with a traditional 6-over-6 grid pattern, while the new spaces feature black 4-over-4 windows. Cable railings and broader expanses of glass further give the newer spaces a cleaner, more contemporary edge. Rather than attempting to make the addition masquerade as something that had always been there, changes subtly nod to where one era ends and another begins. The details are different, but the overall composition remains cohesive, and it became an approach repeated throughout the property. Naturally, that kind of approach required patience, but so did almost everything else. “As soon as we broke ground, COVID hit, so resources were harder to come by,” Ammerman explained. Add the complexities of working within Sullivan’s Island codes, preserving a historic structure, and simply coordinating a renovation of this scale at a time when masks and remote work were taking over, and 160 • CH+D • Fall 2026

The renovation never asked new work to masquerade as old; instead, shared materials keep different eras in conversation.

a project that was never going to be simple became even more involved. “It took about five years, but we were able to make more thoughtful decisions,” Ammerman said. That length of time also gave greater significance to the relationship that brought Classic Remodeling & Construction to the project in the first place. This wasn't a homeowner handing an unfamiliar builder the keys to an old house. It was another chapter in an established working relationship, now tested by a project requiring hundreds of decisions about what to preserve, where to intervene, and when to wait until the right solution emerged. “The relationship with the homeowner and the overall transformation of the project” are what stand out most, Ammerman said. Today, “The Spirit of ’76” is once again a single-family home. Its historic timber structure remains, as do pieces of its original siding. Its traditional white windows still distinguish the oldest portions of the house, while new spaces, dormers, a pool house, and a reimagined backyard allow it to function for generations to come. Behind the historic façade, porches and decks now gather around the pool, connecting the main house and pool house into a series of outdoor rooms while the mature palms and surrounding greenery soften the transition between them.

For a house that once hovered above the ground while its new foundation was being built beneath it, the most fitting measure of success is that the finished result still makes its history visible. “There’s nothing more rewarding than walking through a completed space and knowing we’ve created something they’ll enjoy for years to come,” said Ammerman.

For more information, call Classic Remodeling & Construction at (843) 763-3297 or classicremodeling.com.

Christy Ammerman of Classic Remodeling & Construction

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sophisticated, highly collected interiors is a designer whose serious talent is matched by an approachable spirit, pairing playfulness, earnestness, and ease in rooms that feel as delightfully fanciful as she is.

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race Frederick keeps a special porcupine box in her Johns Island home. It was something she coveted for years. When she finally found one at a price she could stomach, she had to have it. It settled into the continuously evolving collection that has come to characterize her family’s house—a beautifully layered Southern home with a restless imagination and a touch of caprice. Then one of her two young sons broke the porcupine box. One might imagine the marring of a cherished treasure feeling like a small catastrophe. But to meet Grace Frederick is to know her.“I love that it’s got a little piece of my baby,” she said. “It’s broken, but this is part of the history of this home.” IT HAS TO SPEAK TO YOU One look around the Frederick home makes that sentiment tangible. It’s layered with storied things Frederick has found, inherited, experimented with, moved, recovered, or watched her children have their way with. Antiques accented with bold-colored tassels sit beside contemporary paintings; florals live within hollering distance of animal prints, brilliant greens, dusty pinks, and saturated blues. It illustrates a grander philosophy that injects the je ne sais quoi into the spaces touched by her Interior Design business, Grace Frederick Design. Her particular gift is making high sophistication feel a little bit unruly. She grew up in Spartanburg, in what she describes as a traditional Southern home, surrounded by her mother’s English antiques and beautiful fabrics. Her mother wasn’t an interior designer by profession, Frederick clarified, but she was an accomplished homemaker who understood the vast possibilities of a room. She remembers trips to GDC Home when bolts of fabric and small cuttings held together with safety pins filled the store. With permission from her mother, “I would shove them in my pockets,” she said. “I was always just drawn to colors and textures and things like that.” After school, they 166 • CH+D • Fall 2026

sometimes went to Jean Harley Antiques, where Frederick wandered among objects whose lives had begun long before hers. That penchant stuck with her, and her travels today still send her scavenging through far-off antique shops. “It’s

home has to have a soul “ Your and collections of things.”

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Vivid green accents, brass lanterns, and collected artwork keep the bright white kitchen connected to the colorful rooms around it.

“ got to have something old in it... It’s

fun to find something that’s got a little history to it and that nobody else has,” she said. Her own living room makes that point. Green velvet sofas with gem-tone pillows mingle with exuberantly patterned chairs, brass accents, contemporary artwork, and slightly scandalous but generally harmless books like Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann. A traditional white mantel anchors the room, but little else feels bound by a single period. Pieces relate without appearing to have arrived together. Perhaps it’s because of an important distinction Frederick appreciates: A home bought wholesale from a showroom may seem finished in a photo, but it’s not necessarily meaningful or lived in. “Your home has to have a soul and collections of things,” she explained. “You might pick up some little pottery from a trip. ‘Is this cool?’ you might think. It is cool. Bring it back. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It doesn’t have to be anything. It just has to be something that speaks to you.” For 168 • CH+D • Fall 2026

Frederick, a room is never finished until it has that element. “It’s got to have something old in it,” she clarified. “Got to have something a little funky.” NEVER MEANT TO BE GRADED Though her aesthetic instincts arose from those early days following her mother, Frederick took an indirect route to design. At Auburn University, she moved from fashion to fine arts and ultimately art history, not seriously considering interior design despite the university’s esteemed program. “I’m glad I didn’t study it,” she said. “If I had been graded on it, it might have lost its novelty.”

After college, Celadon supplied hands-on education in upholstery, quality, ordering, warehousing, and customer service—a “mini course,” she called it, in the less glamorous mechanics behind beautiful rooms. Then, at 24, she decided she knew enough to try it on her own. “I had one client under

The breakfast nook's restrained tones and subtle wallcovering give the eye somewhere to rest without abandoning details that define Frederick's style.

...got to have something a little funky.”

my belt, and I was like, ‘That’s enough for me. I can start my own business,’” she said. “It was definitely a flying-by-the-seat-of-mypants leap that, looking back, was a risk.”

She launched Grace Frederick Design in 2016. She always had a feeling she would eventually own a business, but the precise business plan evolved through taking action and experimenting. “I have this it-could-be-good-or-bad, figure-it-out-as-you-go mentality,” she said. Three years after its launch, a woman in Michigan found Frederick on Instagram. She couldn’t find a local designer with Frederick’s distinctly Southern look. So she hired her despite her budding portfolio, and they worked together for about four years on what became one of her largest projects at the time, and they never actually met in person. “I was attracting people from Michigan and getting these big, very high-end jobs from afar without even any real professional photography. I guess putting myself out there kind of worked,” she said. Her work has since found a voice in Kentucky and even in the Caribbean, and CH+D • Fall 2026 • 169

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her growing reach has reinforced the belief that a rich design vocabulary shouldn’t feel exclusive. For several years, she partnered with an event planner to make elaborate tablescapes more accessible to everyone. “A lot of people are like, ‘How do I do this?’” Frederick said. “We wanted to show people it can be achievable, and it’s the same with interiors.” Her formal dining room, for example, could easily be intimidating in less hospitable hands. A lush

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landscape wraps the walls behind a crystal chandelier and deep oxblood dining table, while classical forms give the room weight. The pink on the shaped window treatments and in oversized floral medallions underfoot, though, loosens the formality like a slack necktie. And the fine china and silver? Don’t worry, they’re meant to be used. “There’s always an excuse to go with the silver,” she emphasized. “You’ve got to use it.” And it doesn’t even have to be expensive, she added. “Some of these little silver pieces are $5, but when you use

and style them in the right way, you can make it look like a million bucks.” AN OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD Frederick’s design mind never really shuts off. “I drive my husband crazy.” She laughed. At night, she used to flip through auction catalogs. Now she scrolls through them, sometimes with a glass of wine. It serves as a form of meditation, she’ll have you know. She once won roughly 80 lots filled with

Murano glass and assorted objects, and wondered how she had managed to score such a steal. Then she noticed where the auction was. Belgium. “The shipping bill was four times what all of the stuff cost,” she said. “I’ve since had to rein in my bidding.” This is why few pieces of furniture are ever safe in the Frederick household. “Will will come home and he’s like, ‘Where’s my chair?’” She said. “And I’m like, ‘Oh, I sold that to so-and-so.’” She calls it an “occupational hazard.” Will operates on a decidedly different frequency. “We’re 1,000 percent opposites,” Frederick confirmed. He works with heavy machinery and is perfectly happy spending the day not talking to anyone. His collection of carved antique duck decoys, though, has become somewhat untouchable. It’s a nod to his Maryland roots and love of duck hunting. Everything else, though, has always been fair game. As remnants, finds, and pieces too good to leave behind kept accumulating in storage, Frederick’s solution was entrepreneurial: She opened The Atelier in 2024, giving the pieces somewhere to live and pursue new lives, while also granting herself another place to experiment. Her home is a laboratory for those ideas. Even a narrow passage between the living and dining rooms has become an occasion for a little extra: A dense, almost leopard-like wallcovering frames a gilded antique chair and a pair of artworks, turning a few feet of circulation space into an exclamation point. Her favorite room, though, with its floor-to-ceiling millwork and literature collection, is saturated with high-gloss peacock blue and houses

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Frederick designed Crawford and Woody’s rooms around their childhood and everything that will happen within them. Durable finishes can take real life, while color, pattern, and collected pieces create the backdrop for her sons’ earliest memories.

antiques, textiles, collectibles, and a revolving assemblage of furniture. A mahjong table once settled into the space, but more recently Frederick has planted her own traditional wooden writing table there and found herself working from home again. “That room is always evolving,” she said. Presiding over it all is Deborah, a mounted zebra head who wears a top hat at Christmas. Against the room’s traditional forms and considered composition, she is the unexpected funkiness that keeps everything modest and undeniably charming. “This is definitely my place to have fun and try out things that our clients might be afraid of,” she said. The experiments do not always work, she admitted. Seven months pregnant with her eldest son, Crawford, Frederick chose what she thought would be chartreuse from a Benjamin Moore deck. On the breakfast nook’s walls, it became

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what she now calls “electric pickle green.” When she eventually covered it with a trompe-l’œil lattice wallcovering, Will— who rarely weighs in on her design decisions—walked in and delivered his verdict: “Oh, thank God,” he said. “Sometimes we do get a little out there,” Frederick admitted, and knowing when to pull back is as much a part of her approach as knowing when to push. In her own breakfast nook, a nearly monochromatic vignette pairs a shell-base console and classical bust with blush-pink lamps. The lattice wallcovering adds dimension without demanding attention, allowing the eye to rest before the color and pattern begin again. Adjacent to the nook, white cabinetry, pale leathered marble, and generous natural light give the kitchen breathing room. Frederick’s idea of restraint still includes vivid green counterstools, brass pendant lanterns, patterned window

across patterned walls framed by vivid green trim, while a green gingham chair and alligator-shaped rug keep the room playful without disconnecting it from the house’s collected character. In Crawford’s room, dense chocolate and white patterned wallcovering, a pale blue ceiling, a turquoise upholstered bed, an old wooden chest, and tiger artwork create a world that feels more like discovery than theme. The evidence of childhood is part of its composition. “I take my job very seriously in that I am making these rooms the backgrounds of the memories of my clients’ children,” she said. “I think about the home that I grew up in, and I think about the home that I want my children to grow up in.” That image of fabric swatches in her pockets and afternoons among antiques has become more profound now that she watches her two children form their own associations with rooms and objects. That often means letting kids be kids. Woody, whom Frederick affectionately called her “bulldozer,” has so far avoided drawing on the walls with permanent markers. He did, however, discover another medium. “He drew on the walls with a granola bar, which I guess is better than a Sharpie,” Frederick said. “The good news is, we always use scrubbable paint and wipeable wallpapers.”

“Being a little funky is always fun.”

fabric, and petite paintings beside Will’s “manly range,” but it all hums beautifully together. On the other side of the wall, saturated blue cabinetry wraps the pantry, joined by a patterned blue-and-white floor, woven ceiling texture, and floral Roman shade.

THE BACKGROUND FOR THEIR MEMORIES Perhaps the most profound influence on Frederick’s work arose after becoming a mother. Their firstborn came about six years into Grace Frederick Design. Having Crawford, now five, and Woody, two, refined her eye and fortified her philosophy. Clients regularly asked for family-friendly rooms, and little ones of her own quickly taught her to respond with durable materials. “Now I finally know firsthand why people always say, ‘It’s got to be kid-friendly,’” she said. And yet, Woody’s room hardly looks like a concession to practicality. Alligators march

That is functionality in Frederick’s world: not stripping a room of personality because something might happen to it, but making intelligent choices so that something can happen to it. “These aren’t museums that we’re building,” she concluded. Perhaps years from now, Crawford and Woody will remember their house the way Frederick remembers her own childhood— not as a catalog of perfectly appointed spaces, but as things discovered along the way and given meaning by the life that happened around them. Some things will be beautiful, some unexpected, and some might even get broken. But if Grace Frederick has indeed mastered the art of making a room work, perhaps she’s done it by making sophistication a little funky.

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The Designer Difference Whether reimagining historic spaces or crafting new-build gems, these local designers, architects, and retailers elevate Charleston homes with their unique perspectives and passion for design. Written by Daria Smith

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Photography by Ruta Smith | Portrait by Kelly Parrish

JOY Architecture + Interior Design For a family drawn to their neighborhood's early-20th-century character, JOY Architecture + Interior Design created a new home on the original footprint, translating the clients' admiration for the Craftsman aesthetic into every detail. Walnut and red oak ground the interiors, appearing in built-in cabinetry, flooring, and a sunny window seat, while Carrara marble, warm quartz, oil-rubbed bronze, and antique brass carry a handcrafted texture into the kitchen and bath spaces. Custom bookcases by Carpenter's Woodworks frame the green Zellige-tiled fireplace, and double-hung, cottage-style Andersen windows pull natural light into every corner. Outside, cedar shake siding and a deep wraparound porch echo the block's period homes. A pergola-covered patio extends the living space into the yard. With general contracting by McGuire Custom Homes, the finished residence honors the neighborhood's past without losing sight of how the family actually lives today. For more information, call JOY Architecture + Interior Design at (612) 616-9472 or visit joyarchitecture.com.

“We create timeless designs for homeowners to make their homes live well into the 21st century.” Joy Martin, Owner and Principal Designer

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Sarah Hart Interior Design In a traditional Mount Pleasant home, Sarah Hart Interior Design combined a mudroom and laundry duty into one hardworking family entry. The homeowners wanted a space that honored the house's classic architecture while brightening it up with a tonal yet colorful palette, blending greens and blues in a smooth, cohesive way. Hart, with help from the contractors at Oak & Moss Contracting, went with beaded Shaker cabinetry with a cutout pull detail and paired it with limestone floors, keeping the new layout rooted in the home's original character. A celery-green built-in bench topped with a Schumacher palm print cushion softens the transition from outdoors, and pale blue grasscloth wallpaper wraps the walls in a soft, refined backdrop for framed botanical prints and a rotating gallery of the kids' artwork. Brass hardware and a polished brass wall-mount faucet finish the laundry alcove with subtle glamour.

Sarah Hart, Owner and Principal Designer

Photography by Kelly Parrish | Portrait Provided by Sarah Hart Interior Design

For more information, call Sarah Hart Interior Design at (571) 271-1412 or visit sarahhartinteriordesign.com.

“We wanted to honor the home's classic feel but brighten it up and bring a little more sophistication & color.”

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Better By Design Better by Design reworked an outdated Isle of Palms rental into a durable, guest-ready coastal retreat. It can host a steady stream of guests without sacrificing style. The team reconfigured the kitchen for a more open flow, finished with stained hardwood floors and a gray subway-tile backsplash. A completely reimagined fireplace features an extended wall, a shiplap wrap, and a GlassEco composite surround embedded with oyster shells at its center. The hall bathroom was rebuilt from the studs out, trading a cramped shower for a spa-like retreat with a custom glass enclosure. Outside, horizontal wood panels and cable railings updated the home's exterior, while a screened porch anchored by a terrazzo dining table offers a shaded spot to unwind. To sleep more guests, the designers built a custom bunk-over-queen unit, disguised as a design element. In this renovation, form and function partner hand in hand, from the shiplap fireplace to the hidden bunk room.

Mary Gerard and Michael Pope, Senior Designers

Photography by Kelly Parrish

For more information, call Better By Design at (843) 718-5263 or visit betterbydesign.biz.

“When the design leads, everything downstream—the construction, the budget, the timeline— gets better.”

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HW Cabinet Co. HW Cabinet Company always aims to create beautiful spaces, but those spaces also have to make sense for the way someone lives. In partnership with Canter Construction, the HW Cabinet Company team approached this pool house as a true extension of the home, creating a multifunctional space for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday use. Deep-toned cabinetry anchors the open-air living area and is paired with natural stone and warm wood details that visually connect it to the surrounding landscape. The result balances polish with practicality, giving the poolside retreat an elevated Lowcountry character that feels comfortable, durable, and every bit as considered as the home itself.

“This is a home built for connection, hospitality, & lasting memories, where everyone who walks through the front door feels like family.”

For more information, call HW Cabinet Co. at (843) 510-7710 or visit hwcabinetco.com.

Kate Hannon and Cody Wilt, Designers and Founders

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Steven Shell Living For Steven Shell Living, the Mount Pleasant showroom operates as a living mood board. Furniture, wallpaper, and lighting shift every six months to reflect founder Steven Shell's London roots and decades of global travel. Sectional sofas in taupe leather and sage velvet furnish two seating vignettes, each dressed in an eclectic mix of striped, floral, and solid-velvet pillows. Overhead, a woven rattan pendant and a shell-drop chandelier bring texture without competing with the botanical and palmprint wallpapers on the walls behind. Burl-wood armchairs and a marble-topped coffee table round out the space with a varied mix of materials. The showroom doubles as a working showcase for Steven Shell Living's custom finishes, giving local clients a hands-on look at how the brand's globally inspired pieces translate into a room.

Ashley Stout and Lauren Munley, Designers

Photography by Ruta Smith

For more information, call Steven Shell Living at (843) 216-3900 or visit stevenshellliving.com.

“Our customers love that we're on the cutting edge of design, yet neutral enough to adorn any home.”

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Kensington Design House “We looked beyond finishes to understand where movement stopped, where light was lost, and why the rooms never felt connected.”

For more information, call Kensington Design House at (843) 666-5239 or visit kensingtondesignhouse.com.

Elizabeth Landry, Lead Designer, and Rich Landry, Architect

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At this Charleston home, the layout was functional, but the spaces felt disconnected and natural light didn’t flow easily from room to room. Elizabeth and Rich Landry of Kensington Design House approached the renovation through both an interior design and architectural lens. New double doors connect the kitchen directly to the backyard, bringing the tree line into view and strengthening the home’s connection to nature. Consolidating storage in the butler’s pantry allowed the kitchen and living areas to feel more open, connected, and visually uninterrupted. A layered palette of white oak, woven rattan and glazed subway tile introduces warmth and textural richness, helping the space feel grounded while allowing natural light to remain central to the design.

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House of Hay Design + Inch Projects Designers Melissa Hay of House of Hay Design and Kristen Mills of Inch Projects worked with One80 Place and Charleston’s chapter of the Interior Design Society (IDS) to give this Charleston home a greater purpose. One80 Place helps people experiencing homelessness move toward stable, permanent housing by building support systems that enable independence, from developing life skills and securing employment to finding and maintaining a home—this project focuses on helping young men aged 18 to 24. IDS partnered with the nonprofit’s clinical team to guide the home’s transformation around objective research. Mills and Hay favored softer lighting, intentional color and artwork choices, and open floor plans throughout to create spaces that foster safety, connection, and skill-building. Dozens of people associated with Charleston’s home and design community contributed, they said, creating a chain of generosity that grew with each phone call.

“Having the ability to design a space around what we want to happen here is a luxury many nonprofits don’t get.”

For more information, call One80 Place at (843) 723-9477 or visit one80place.org.

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Simply Curated For this newly built home, Amber Jackson of Simply Curated Designs created a fresh, timeless interior for clients downsizing and moving closer to family. Rather than starting from scratch, the design thoughtfully incorporates the homeowners’ collection of meaningful antiques, giving beloved pieces a place alongside newly sourced furnishings and finishes. Favorite dining and living room chairs were reupholstered, while new lighting, wallcoverings, window treatments, and furnishings refreshed the rest of the home. In the kitchen nook, a custom banquette with tailored cushions adds a playful, comfortable gathering spot. The result is a home that feels polished and current without losing the history and personal character of the pieces the homeowners already loved.

Amber Jackson, Owner and Principal Designer

Photography by Ruta Smith

For more information, call Simply Curated Designs at (843) 345-0057 or visit simplycurateddesigns.com.

“Beautiful antiques bring a sense of history, while fresh design keeps a home feeling timeless.”

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Riverside Designers In this Lowcountry home, Shay Patterson of Riverside Designers reinvented a waterfront condo by adding moody and rich finishes. The client wanted each room to feel unique while maintaining a cohesive thread throughout. In the open kitchen and living area, a custom designed island and reeded range hood add rich oak touches. To contrast the warmth of the oak, a hand-glazed blue tile was added as the backsplash and the room is anchored by a dimensional natural stone island countertop. Curved bouclé chairs, a full height slab stone fireplace wall, and a geometric wallcovering with wood and brass accents, add texture to the adjoining sitting room. A separate dining room leans moodier, with charcoal built-ins, brass hardware, and a sculptural brass and glass chandelier. In a guest bedroom, Thibaut's Daintree wallpaper washes the headboard wall in a muted landscape print beneath a moody blue ceiling.

Shay Patterson, Senior Designer

Photography by Ruta Smith

For more information, call Riverside Designers at (843) 377-2600 or visit riversidedesigners.com.

“Bold colors, moody hues, and unexpected textures create a layered, yet beautifully balanced space.”

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Photography by Ruta Smith

Paige Designs After decades in Northern Virginia, the homeowners created this Mount Pleasant home as a secondary retreat for boating, travel, and time with family. They turned to Paige Designs for a collected feel. A mix of pattern and natural texture carries the coastal mood throughout, while the dining room brings together a sandy Schumacher White Lotus wallpaper, woven accents, rattan-back dining chairs, and a chevron-front sideboard in weathered wood. In the great room, hand-printed curtains and ivory sofas pair with blue block-print armchairs. Guest rooms feature a rustic oak headboard beneath a global-inspired Thibaut wallpaper, while another pairs twin rattan beds dressed in soft blue bedding with complementary artwork above each that echo the room’s color palette.

For more information, call Paige Designs at (720) 220-9500 or visit paigedesignsllc.com.

“We wanted to create a retreat that feels sophisticated yet relaxed, capturing the ease of coastal living while still feeling refined.” Paige Dick, Owner and Principal Designer

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Seawah Furniture | Design At this Wild Dunes home, Seawah Furniture reoriented the living room entirely, opening up the layout and adding custom built-ins to a neglected bump-out. The homeowners wanted a brighter home that still felt calm, so Jennifer Lamb worked in a soothing palette of blues and greens throughout, from a soft blue velvet sectional to botanical-print pillows set against white-and-brass built-ins. A sculptural root coffee table with a glass top commands the room, its organic base bringing warmth and texture while keeping the patterned rug visible beneath. The reupholstered bamboo dining chairs and a woven driftwood chandelier bring a laid-back coastal sensibility to the surrounding spaces. The two magnolia arrangements add a subtle nod to the Lowcountry, bringing a touch of Southern charm to the space.

Jennifer Lamb, Designer

Photography by Kelly Parrish

For more information, call Seawah Furniture | Design at (843) 212-5110 or visit seawahfurniture.com.

“Function is just as important as aesthetics. We wanted a space that feels light, peaceful, and perfectly tailored to how they live.”

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Kate Miles Design Kate Miles Design opened everything up in this Pitt Street project with a soft, layered palette built on natural materials, from woven counter stools and gold-toned fixtures to bamboo roman shades and hand-blocked wallpapers. In the dining room, a gilded iron chandelier hangs over a live-edge oak table, while a whimsical brass starburst fixture anchors the children’s playroom, where blue-and-white stripes, bamboo-style tables, and a nautical print over the sofa bring a relaxed coastal sensibility. Custom furnishings and refined wallcoverings thread Lowcountry warmth into every corner, including a light oak entry console dressed with brass ring pulls beneath an original palm-lined landscape by Ryan Beck. From the entry's orchid-topped dresser to the kids' gold-starburst playroom, this home is designed to age gracefully alongside the family living in it.

Kate Miles, Owner and Principal Designer

Photography by Margaret Wright | Portrait by Ruta Smith

For more information, call Kate Miles Design at (843) 388-5431 or visit katemilesdesign.com.

“Luxury today is less about formality & more about creating homes that support the way families truly live.”

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Photography by Kelly Parrish | Portrait Provided by The Kiger Collective

The Kiger Collective For this coastal Lowcountry retreat, Lizzie Graumlich of The Kiger Collective reshaped a sprawling deck and screened porch into a true extension of the home's living space, built around a mature live oak that guides the layout. Woven rattan swivel chairs, dressed in a soft botanical print, pair with a cream sofa and a mix of chunky bouclé and basket-weave pillows for texture without fuss. A stone fire pit table centers the main lounge area, while black-and-white striped chaise lounges create a separate spot to unwind beneath the oak canopy. On the screened porch, a teak coffee table and built-in bench seating round out the space, giving the family room to gather, whether hosting a crowd or settling in for a quiet evening outdoors. For more information, call The Kiger Collective at (804) 763-9785 or visit thekigercollective.com.

“We create spaces that are livable, timeless and full of personality.” Lizzie Graumlich, Owner and Principal Designer

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Southeastern Galleries “If we understand and implement a client's vision, likes, wants, and needs, then we've done our job.”

For more information, call Southeastern Galleries at (843) 556-4663 or visit southeasterngalleries.com.

Trudie Krawcheck, Interior Designer

Photography by Ruta Smith | Portrait by Kelly Parrish

Overlooking a marsh and tidal creek, Southeastern Galleries turned an underused screened porch into a comfortable, light-filled sitting room constructed for taking in the view. The homeowner wanted a space that felt as functional as it was scenic, so the design centers on a fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves, with a wall of windows left open to the marsh grass and live oaks beyond. Blue-and-white striped swivel chairs set the seating area, paired with a chunky woven throw and a hand-painted garden stool for texture. On the shelves, ruffled white coral sculptures and a deep cobalt glass bowl echo the coastal setting, while a weathered ship's clock and a barometer sit alongside stacked novels. The space suits slow mornings and taking in the Lowcountry scenery.

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Provenance Lee Interiors On Sullivan's Island, overlooking a working marina, Provenance Lee Interiors designed an entire home around a client's love of deep-sea fishing. Debby Gomulka folded in hand-painted sea-life wallpaper, a music room hung with commissioned portraits of legendary performers, and hallway alcoves displaying the homeowners' own tournament trophies. The design is grounded, rather than leaning into an overt fishing theme. In the kitchen, brass fixtures and a Thermador range define a space engineered for entertaining, and marina views stretch from nearly every room in the house. Custom art from regional and local artists appears throughout, tying each space back to the family's life on the water. Perhaps the music room, though, says it best with a gilded globe chandelier hanging over a glossy baby grand piano, framed by rock star portraits and red silk drapery.

Debby Gomulka, Owner and Principal Designer

Photography by John Miller

For more information, call Provenance Lee Interiors at (910) 352-7339 or visit provenanceleeinteriors.com.

“We create interiors as unique as the people who inhabit them, using authentic materials and master craftsmanship.”

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Photography by Kelly Parrish

Claudia Leonard Interiors Constructed in 2007 with heavy trim and dark granite, this Charleston home read as dated rather than classic, and its owners wanted a design that would still feel fresh a decade from now. Claudia Leonard Smith softened ornate moldings throughout and added paneling where it was missing, unifying rooms that once felt disconnected. In the kitchen, a waterfall-edge marble dolomite island, diamond-patterned tile backsplash, and polished-nickel pot filler bring a French bistro touch. The dining room gets its punch from a hand-plastered blue ceiling and a tiered rattan chandelier framing the homeowners' Georgian table and heirloom china. In the primary suite, soft blue-green cabinetry and marble surfaces maintain a restrained palette into the bathroom. Claudia balanced the homeowners' traditional pieces against a more livable backdrop. Old and new pieces can coexist in a room without either losing character. For more information, call Claudia Leonard Interiors at (201) 788-5839 or visit claudialeonardinteriors.com.

“I wanted this home to be classic but also adaptable; something they'd still see as stylish in 10 years.” Claudia Leonard, Owner and Principal Designer

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Reimagined & Reconsidered THE ANNUAL REMODELING GUIDE From full-scale renovations to simple swaps, discover fresh ideas, smart upgrades, and local expertise for giving your home a whole new look on any budget. Written by Daria Smith

Before

Photography by Tim Nelson

Decorative Bahama shutters in a matte black powder-coat finish wrap the poolside cabana addition, shielding it from the sun and the full range of Lowcountry elements. The finished space pairs the shutters with a checkerboardtiled outdoor kitchen and dark wood decking, giving the cabana both storm-ready protection and a striking, tailored look. Shutters by Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters, lowcountryshutters.com

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Photography by Ruta Smith

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Before A second-story addition became a full rebuild, but JOY Architecture + Interior Design kept the original footprint, using the original layout as the inspiration for the reimagined home. Mac McGuire of McGuire Custom Homes led construction, with built-ins by Carpenters Woodworks, and materials from Southern Lumber. The Craftsman-inspired home features a chef's kitchen and a marble owner's bath with a soaking tub and zero-entry shower. Architecture and interior design by JOY Architecture + Interior Design, joyarchitecture.com

Before

Photography by Ruta Smith

A brighter, more functional kitchen was the goal, and Amber Jackson of Simply Curated Designs went a step further. The existing kitchen had good bones, so Jackson leveled the upper cabinets, painted the perimeter bright white, and deepened the island with added cabinetry in a pale light blue. New countertops, backsplash, hardware, a wood hood, and two pantry cabinets with roll-out trays followed. The original red oak floors were stripped and stained lighter across the first floor. Kitchen renovation by Simply Curated Designs, simplycurateddesigns.com

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Photography by Kelly Parrish Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before

A boxed-in vestibule squeezed the family entry into a basic layout that couldn't keep pace with kids, pets, and daily traffic. In collaboration with Oak & Moss Contracting, Sarah Hart of Sarah Hart Interior Design removed it entirely, opening the floor plan for custom cabinetry, a movable island on casters, reclaimed limestone flooring, Classic Brass hardware, marble countertops, and cleanable Phillip Jeffries wallpaper.

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Over the course of a year, Carolina Lanterns & Lighting worked with the homeowners to source fixtures for a full kitchen and primary bath refresh. A beaded chandelier and crystal sconces enliven the newly painted primary bath. Lighting provided by Carolina Lanterns & Lighting, carolinalanterns.com

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Photography by Ruta Smith

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Before

An underused screened porch was transformed into a comfortable living space, with a marsh view as its focal point. Southeastern Galleries furnished the room from the ground up with sectional seating, blinds, a rug, and accessories, providing comfortable seating to observe the marsh’s serene rhythms. Interior design by Southeastern Galleries, southeasterngalleries.com

Photography Provided by ProLift Garage Doors

Before

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These faded, streaked garage doors got a contemporary upgrade with insulated C.H.I. Overhead Doors in the Accent Woodtones finish, styled as a Long Carriage Stamp with Madison windows and decorative hardware. ProLift Garage Doors guided the selection of color and stamp with digital renderings, bringing natural light and warmth to the once-flat façade. Garage door replacement by ProLift Garage Doors of Charleston, proliftdoors.com/ charleston

Before This outdated kitchen received a light, bright overhaul. New countertops and a matching marble backsplash frame a fresh range, while ceiling-height perimeter cabinets with paneled appliances replace the old layout. Tired finishes cede to a clean, updated palette.

Photography by Ruta Smith

Custom cabinetry by Classic Kitchens of Charleston, classickitchensofcharleston.com

Before

This backyard's aged concrete pool deck cracked and stained over time. Coastal Stone Flooring resurfaced it with a stone-and-resin finish that's more durable than concrete and slipresistant thanks to its permeability, giving the deck a fresh, upgraded look that matches the rest of the space. Pool deck resurfacing by Coastal Stone Flooring, coastalstonefloors.com

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Photography by Ruta Smith

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When Paige Dick of Paige Designs purchased the home in 2020, the backyard accessory dwelling unit was dark, cold, and minimally furnished. She added windows, a compact full bath, and playful pops of color, transforming the space into a design studio by day and a kid cave by night. Full remodel by Paige Designs, paigedesignsllc.com

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The rear of this split-level home received two separate additions, extending the primary bedroom on one side and the living area on the other. Stono Construction remodeled one fireplace, and added an additional fireplace in the newly extended space, along with v-groove pine walls and faux beams beneath a vaulted ceiling. Outside, a new pool, pool deck, and sunken firepit now overlook the Ashley River. Home addition and pool by Stono Construction, stonoconstruction.com

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Photography by Ali Harper

Photography Provided by Renewal by Andersen

Photography by Callie Webster

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Before

As part of the restoration of the historic Morton Waring House on Broad Street, built in 1803, Emily Pope Harris created a custom, heavily layered plaster finish in various areas of the home. The hand-applied plaster complements the historic Charleston architecture and design work done by B. Berry Interiors.

This fireplace surround was finished in Calacatta Viola Italian Marble, fabricated by The Granite Shop under the design direction of Betsey Mosby. The result brings natural veining and texture to the room's focal point, turning a onceunfinished plaster surround into a polished focal point.

New to her coastal home, the client wanted chic, modern windows and doors, without sacrificing energy efficiency or security. She chose Renewal by Andersen for its high-quality products and transparent process, from consultation through installation, resulting in a clean refresh.

Custom plaster finish by Emily Pope Harris Fine Art & Installation, emilyharrisart.com

Fireplace stonework by Encore Stones, encorestonestudio.com

Full door replacement by Renewal by Andersen, renewalbyandersen.com

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Glow Up Set the mood with lighting fixtures that bring a fresh glow to kitchens, baths, and everything in between.

Orchid Multi-Light Pendant Charleston Lighting and Interiors

Biloxi Wall-Mounted Lantern Carolina Lanterns & Lighting

Mitzi One-Light Wall Sconce Lowcountry Lighting Studio

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Face Value Fresh flooring, stone, and tile prove there’s plenty of beauty right on the surface, especially when its character goes deep enough to stand up to everyday wear and tear.

Oceano Extra Quartzite AGM Imports

Qualis Skylight Chevron Mosaic Carpet Baggers Carpet One

Buckhannon Tile + Design

Burmese Teak Wood Countertop

Palmetto Surfacing

Palm Mosaic Tile

Mannington Kodiak Autumn Flooring Factory

Charleston Cosmos Granite & Marble

Opal Travertine LargeFormat Porcelain

Patagonia Polished Granite/Quartzite

Construction Resources

Charleston Design Center

Melcer Tile

Universal Marble & Granite

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Dekton Rem

Fluted Bulgari Gold Honed Marble Mosaic

Encore Stone Studio of Charleston

Recycled Glass & Oyster Shell Blend GlassEco Surfaces

Calacatta Viola Marble

Emerald Green

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before The existing pool got a fresh look replacing its former iridescent blue tile, finished in Gulf White by Wet Edge's Signature Matrix line for a soft, pale aqua glow. Garden State Tile's Archer series in Sabbia and Bianco lines the waterline, while a refined spa with a sheet waterfall and two sculptural white concrete fire bowls round out the travertinedecked retreat.

Photography by Ruta Smith

Pool remodel by Aquatica Pools & Spas, aquaticapoolsandspas.com

Before

A full home renovation replaced a gloomy, dark-toned kitchen and dining area with a light, natural coastal aesthetic that highlights the home's water views. Pale oak cabinetry runs floor to ceiling in the kitchen. Paneled appliances pair with Taj Mahal quartz countertops finished with a waterfall edge that extends up the backsplash. Quartz extends to a custom fireplace, dining bench seating, and a wet bar. Custom millwork by Cabinet IQ of Charleston, cabinetiq.com/charleston

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Before

Photography by Newport 653

The homeowners wanted a modern, low-maintenance backyard that felt inviting day and night. REMARK Landscape Architecture folded the existing porch into an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, anchored by a heated plunge pool and spa, then layered native and non-invasive plantings among concrete pavers, gravel, wood, and limestone for texture. Landscape architecture design by REMARK Landscape Architecture, remarkstudiollc.com

Before

Photography by Kelly Parrish

The homeowner, deeply involved throughout, worked closely with Sullivan Custom Cabinets and Palmetto Craftsmen on custom drawings and renderings for every space. The kitchen received inset cabinetry with beaded shaker doors and drawers, a custom hood cabinet, and appliance panels, while glassfront doors let the homeowner display her collection.

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Custom cabinetry by Sullivan Custom Cabinets, Inc., sullivancustomcabinetsinc.com

Photography by Kelly Parrish

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New owners of a condominium came to Seawah ready to transform their space into a home of their own. Working alongside the homeowners’ contractor, the Seawah team guided selections for paint, finishes, and furnishings, thoughtfully blending existing pieces with new lighting, rugs, wallpaper, and custom upholstery. Outside, the patio was refreshed with comfortable wicker furnishings, creating an inviting perch for enjoying the coastal setting. Interior design and furnishings by Seawah Furniture | Design, seawahfurniture.com

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before

This Kiawah Island renovation by The Hartman Group and Island Architects' Matt Sargent expanded and refreshed a family home, creating new spaces built for generations to gather. Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp. supplied the lumber for the addition, Andersen windows, and custom brackets that give the addition its Lowcountry character. Building materials supplied by Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp., solumber.com

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Photography provided by Provenance Lee Interiors

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Before

Just minutes from the Carolina coast, this traditional French European home called for a personal story around the family's favorite pastimes. Provenance Lee Interiors reworked the floor plan to let each room breathe, layering a dreamy blue palette that echoes the coastal surroundings. Striking chandeliers, brass fixtures, and antique accents define rooms shaped by natural light. Interior design by Provenance Lee Interiors, provenanceleeinteriors.com

Before

Photography by Julie Jackson

An aging coastal pool was deepened to improve the swimming experience while maintaining its original footprint. The attached spa underwent structural crack repairs ahead of a new interior finish. Fresh plaster, coping, and waterline tile replaced the worn originals, brightening the space and giving the entire backyard retreat a clean, timeless finish.

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Pool renovation by Blue Haven Pools & Spas, bluehaven.com

Before

Photography by Ruta Smith

A dim, outmoded galley kitchen was redone in muted white and gold by Ace 9 Interiors, in partnership with Charleston Design Center. Full-height integrated paneling now conceals the refrigerator, gold hardware warms the white cabinetry, and a herringbone tile floor grounds the space beneath a sculptural brass chandelier. Cabinetry and doors by Charleston Design Center, thecharlestondesigncenter.com

Before

Photography by Ruta Smith

This kitchen refacing brightened dark honey-toned cabinets into a lighter finish while rethinking how the space functions. Designer Michelle Harris and installer Nick Milligan of Art of Drawers converted select cabinets, including the pantry, into pull-out drawer systems for pots, pantry goods, and pet supplies, trading dig-and-search storage for full visibility and easy reach. Refacing and drawer systems by Art of Drawers, artofdrawers.com

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Photography by Mind of Divine Photography

Photography by Tim Nelson

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Before

This coastal home's back façade got a full refresh, opening up the view with bigger windows, a squared-off back wall, and a rebuilt deck with new handrails. Conner III Homebuilders worked closely with the owners to enhance the house's best vantage point, pairing new siding and doors with a pergola to expand outdoor living space.

This once-cramped kitchen nook, weighed down by black appliances and a dark tile backsplash, opened onto a light-filled space. Universal Marble & Granite fabricated Borghini Silver quartz to top the island with a thick mitered edge and wrap the perimeter as a full-wall backsplash. Builders Timothy and Michelle Powers of Northern Details, LLC led the design and construction, earning the project a 2025 CHBA Prism Award.

Exterior remodel by Conner III Homebuilders, conneriiihomebuilders.com

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Countertops by Universal Marble & Granite, universalmgranite.net

Go With the Flow These small swaps can make a big splash in both style and function.

Brizo Beauclere TempAssure Thermostatic Shower Cregger Showrooms

Blanco Culina Pot Filler Moluf's Supply

Call or Text to Schedule Your Free Design Consultation Today! (843) 865-2905 | ArtofDrawers.com Franke Pull-Down Faucet and Water Dispenser Gateway Supply Co.

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Before

Photography by Kelly Parrish

This whole-home remodel featured the kitchen as the main event. The small peninsula came down to open the space, replaced by a large Cambria waterfall island. Black cabinetry runs to the ceiling, paired with a white herringbone backsplash, brass accents, and clean modern lines throughout the connected living and dining areas. Whole-home remodel by Classic Remodeling & Construction, classicremodeling.com

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before

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A whole-property landscape transformation turned an outdoor space struggling with difficult shade and erosion into an English-inspired garden designed for a family of five and two dogs. New irrigation and a multi-level water fountain anchor the design, while a stepping-stone pathway winds through plantings chosen for texture, fragrance, and bird life, including hydrangeas, azaleas, and ornamental grasses. Landscape design, installation, and maintenance by Brownswood Nursery & Landscape, brownswoodnursery.com

Photography by Margaret Wright

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before

This classic Charleston home received a bold transformation from Tyler Austin of That 1 Painter. A color-drenched dining room radiates from a central medallion, playing off a rich, jewel-toned mix of velvet, chevron, and animal-print furnishings below. Painting by That 1 Painter Charleston, that1painter.com/charleston

Rather than a gut renovation, Kate Miles Design gave this home a thoughtful refresh, layering in color, pattern, and texture without disturbing its solid bones. Woven counter stools and a brass pendant enliven the kitchen while a rattan chandelier and mudcloth-print chairs dress up the breakfast nook. Interior design by Kate Miles Design, katemilesdesign.com

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Before

Photography by Thomas Runion

This dated kitchen, boxed in by heavy wallpaper, dark granite, and honey-toned cabinetry, was reinvented as a bright, coastalinspired space. Two-tone cabinetry in white and slate blue now anchors the room, topped with Macaubas Fantasy 3 centimeter countertops by Palmetto Surfacing and finished with panel-ready appliances for a seamless, built-in look. Kitchen renovation by Albrecht, LLC, albrechtremodels.com

Before Photography by Kelly Parrish

This pool renovation swapped a wornout finish for a luminous blue interior that gives the water fresh depth and vibrancy. New iridescent white waterline tile catches the light, while the reconstructed spa gained softly rounded dam walls and matching tile, creating a smoother look from the spa to the shallow end. Pool renovation by Aqua Blue Pools, aquabluepools.net

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Before Having loved the iron doors at their previous home, these homeowners wanted to bring the same character to their Wild Dunes residence. Forever Iron Doors Carolina custom designed matching doors with full, impact-rated glass to maximize natural light and operable panels for coastal breezes. Hurricane bolts, triplepaned glass, and a specialized finish provide added protection against wind, fading, and corrosion. Custom iron doors by Forever Iron Doors Carolina, foreverirondoorscarolina.com

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Photography by Tim Nelson

Photography by Ruta Smith

Photography Provided by Crosby Creations Home Designs

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Before A longtime client entrusted Crosby Creations with modernizing their 1950s bungalow without losing its retro charm. Designed with today’s families in mind, a more functional, inviting layout and modern amenities give the home new life while preserving the timeless appeal and vintage character that make both the house and its neighborhood special. Remodel design by Crosby Creations Home Designs, crosby-creations.com

Before This full bathroom remodel replaced tired vanities and standard tile with upgraded finishes throughout. A whitewashed wood vanity topped with honed black stone adds warmth and contrast. Bathroom remodel by BearHome Service, bearhomeservice.com

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before

Fourteen years after first renovating this home, Arnett Custom Homes returned to build a 3,200-squarefoot addition for the growing family, adding playrooms, a gym, a library, and entertainment space. A brickarched loggia with a herringbone fireplace and double-height porches now extends the home's historic character into new square footage. Renovation and addition by Arnett Custom Homes, arnettcustomhomes.com

Before

Photography by Tim Nelson

Charleston Cabinets, Inc. reworked a cramped, granite-heavy peninsula kitchen into an open layout built for a young family. A freestanding island replaced the tight counter run, new white cabinetry and quartz countertops brightened the space, and a built-in banquette nook added storage and a spot to sit. Cabinet revamp by Charleston Cabinets, Inc., charlestoncabinetsinc.com

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Photography by JC Lopez

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Before

This Daniel Island home underwent a whole-house renovation, replacing a tired kitchen, dining room, and baths while updating the exterior porch. Dark countertops gave way to a bright, all-white kitchen with brass hardware, a Wolf range, and a farmhouse sink. The dining room traded sage-green walls for a muted neutral palette and a bubble-glass chandelier. Updated baths bring glass showers, patterned tile, and light wood vanities throughout, uniting the home in coastal elegance. Whole-home renovation by Citadel Enterprises, citadelenterprises.com

Before

Photography by Kelly Parrish

An underused garage-level room was converted into a guest suite that feels like a natural extension of the home. The Kiger Collective led full-service design, including space planning, finishes, fixtures, lighting, and cabinetry details. Then, Lizzie Graumlich sourced furnishings, textiles, and window treatments to create a warm, inviting retreat for visiting family and friends.

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Full-service interior design by The Kiger Collective, thekigercollective.com

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Photography by Bailey Baker

Before

This formerly traditional, outdated bathroom underwent a complete overhaul. Custom-engineered woodveneer vanities with a striking split feature, built around a central bench, and slow-close drawers replace the dated footprint. The space is grounded in simple, architectural lines and a warm atmosphere.

Photography by Golden Photos CHS

Bathroom vanities by HWC Custom Cabinetry, hwccustomcabinetry.com

Before The layout at this home fought itself, and light didn’t extend past the windows. Kensington Design House raised the compressed ceiling, reframing the roof trusses, and created a functioning layout that works to ease everyday living. The relocated layout lets the kitchen flow from other living spaces with minimal visual interruptions. Full-home renovation by Kensington Design House, kensingtondesignhouse.com

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Before

Photography Provided by Charleston Outdoor Design

Photography by Ruta Smith

An outdated, stained-wood kitchen gave way to a bright coastal gathering space. Charleston Cosmos Granite & Marble supplied five slabs of marble, fabricated by Universal Marble and Granite, for the countertops and a dramatic full-height backsplash behind the range, wrapping two softblue islands in continuous white-andgray veining. Marble from Charleston Cosmos Granite & Marble, cosmossurfaces.com

Before When a storm surge collapsed the seawall behind this Daniel Island home, the backyard was left in ruins. After the shoreline was rebuilt, Sean Kernan of Charleston Outdoor Design restored it with Zeon Zoysia sod, a sand hammock garden, a curved Trex deck, and lush plantings. Storm wreckage transformed into a timeless waterfront retreat. Landscape design by Charleston Outdoor Design, charlestonoutdoordesign.com

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Before

A 1,700-square-foot renovation touched every room in the home, opening up the floor plan and converting a screened porch into conditioned living space. This move added an estimated $45,000 to the property's value.

Photography by Tim Nelson

Renovation by Better By Design, betterbydesign.biz

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Before

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Built in 2007, this kitchen grew heavy with bulky trim and dark granite. Claudia of Claudia Leonard Interiors expanded the island for added storage, replaced the upper cabinetry, and finished the lower doors in Farrow & Ball's "Blackened." This hue appears blue or gray, depending on the light. A dolomite island countertop from AGM Imports and a homeowner-selected, French bistro-inspired backsplash round out the refresh. Kitchen remodel by Claudia Leonard Interiors, claudialeonardinteriors.com

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Open Up to Something New It’s time to replace the old standbys with windows, doors, and appliances designed to work harder and look great doing it. Pro Tip: Some upgrades are better left to the experts. For plumbing, electrical, framing, and permitted work, a trusted home professional can handle the technical details and help you navigate the choices.

Craftsmen in Wood Mesquite Entry Door Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc.

Stellar Classic Steel Door with Radius Charleston Design Center

Big Green Egg M&M Oil & Propane (The Fire Place)

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Wrought Iron Gate Forever Iron Doors Carolina

Panel-Ready Sub Zero Undercounter Beverage Center Construction Resources

Marvin Elevate Outswing French Door Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp.

Viking Dual Fuel Range Cregger Showrooms

Double-Hung Terratone Window Renewal by Andersen

Anchor It in Blue and White White storm honed marble countertops and backsplash bring cool, veined texture to this custom kitchen. A pair of harbor-blue lantern pendants in brass adds a punch of color overhead. Newport Brass fixtures and Andersen impact-glass windows round out the build. A marsh-view kitchen can be stormready and a stunner.

Photography by Ruta Smith

Custom home building by Priester's Custom Contracting, priestercustomhomes.com

Run Tile Floor to Ceiling Deep blue fluted tile climbs floor to ceiling in this bathroom, wrapping the vanity, shower, and water closet in one continuous surface, reminiscent of a spa. Alongside a white hex mosaic floor and a floating white oak vanity, the ribbed texture adds dimension. The bathroom was completed in collaboration with Jaime Albert Designs and Watsky and Wieters Construction.

Photography by Ruta Smith

Tile and stone by Melcer Tile, melcertile.com

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Photography Provided by ShadeCoast

Screen In, Sun Out This poolside porch and outdoor kitchen remain usable through Lowcountry heat and bugs with retracting screens that disappear into a discreet housing when not needed. Motorized and push-button operated, they turn an open-air space into a year-round room without permanently closing it in. Motorized screens by ShadeCoast, shadecoast.com

Center a Statement Fixture A modern brass chandelier with a fanned, branch-like silhouette anchors this coastal living room's vaulted ceiling, drawing the eye up while echoing the beach-house palette below. A full-service lighting studio, Lowcountry Lighting Studio combines in-home design consultations with a showroom lab to help homeowners land on a fixture as functional as it is eye-catching.

Photography by Tim Nelson

Lighting design by Lowcountry Lighting Studio, lowcountrylightingstudio.com

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Glass In the Details Glass-front cabinetry turns a closet's small accessories into a showcase, keeping bags, jewelry, and folded knits visible and dust-free while adding a boutique feel. Built-in mirrored doors do double duty as a dressing mirror, making the most of every inch in a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe wall.

Photography by Tyler Davidson

Photography by Callie Webster

Custom closet designed and built by Inspired Closets, inspiredclosetschas.com

Build Up, Not Out Rather than expanding the footprint, Harbor Woods Construction added a full third floor by removing and reframing the back roofline. Part of a full renovation transforming the whole house, yard, and pool, Harbor Woods added square footage to the living space without disturbing the home's classic Charleston silhouette from the street. Full-home renovation and third-floor addition by Harbor Woods Construction, harborwoodsconstruction.com

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Photography by Kelly Parrish Photography by Kelly Parrish

Photography Provided by HW Cabinet Co.

Add Drink Stations

Warm it Up With Walnut

Rethink the Hearth

A built-in coffee station keeps morning essentials close at hand, while an integrated wine cooler makes entertaining a little more seamless. These thoughtful additions bring everyday convenience to this space without compromising its polished design. Paired with custom cabinetry, open shelving, and warm brass hardware, the details give the space a tailored finish.

The subtle surprise of walnut each time a drawer opens adds the perfect touch of elegance and warmth. The natural tones of walnut compliment the living finish of unlacquered brass hardware and offer a balanced contrast to Taj Mahal countertops. Combining these elements gives an easy, bespoke feeling to this Old Village kitchen renovation.

A blackened-steel surround gives this modern gas fireplace a sleek, architectural presence. A herringbone-tiled firebox and modern fire balls trade the traditional log look for something more sculptural. A floating steel bench doubles as extra seating. Linear fireplaces can anchor a room without feeling heavy.

Custom cabinetry by Mulberry Millworks, mulberrymillworks.com

Gas fireplace by WilliamSmith Fireplaces, williamsmithfireplaces.com

Cabinet remodel by HW Cabinet Co., hwcabinetco.com

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Hunting Dog Framed Artwork CHD Interiors

Lexy Swivel Accent Chair

Atlantic Bedding & Furniture

Lesa Performance Rug STARK

Decorative Hanging Tassels Jean's Custom Workroom

Dress the Room Antique HandCarved Red Box

Terrace Oaks Antiques

Skip the construction and change the look of a room with fresh furniture, fabrics, and accessories, or a clever update to something you already own.

Sage Green Printed Chair and Ottoman Southeastern Galleries

Woven Scalloped Tray Steven Shell Living

Natuzzi Editions Greg Reclining Sectional Charleston Amish Furniture

Hand-Painted Stoneware Planter Kate Miles Design

Dwell Leather Pouf

Kindred Collection Rug Seawah Furniture | Design

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Turkish Upholstered Chair Zuma Imports

J&K Home Furnishings

Stone Topped Dining Table Danco Modern Furniture

Mixed Metals Brushed gold plumbing fixtures meet matte black and brass pendant lighting throughout this home's kitchen, from the farmhouse sink faucet to the pot filler above the range. The combination adds warmth without being too matchy-matchy, a combo Gateway Supply Co. pulled off alongside builder Barton Built Custom Homes.

Photography by Ruta Smith

Plumbing and lighting fixtures by Gateway Supply Co., gatewaysupply.net

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Preserve Masonry Diament Building Corp. preserved the exposed-brick shell of this downtown Charleston building, combining the original masonry and salvaged wood beams with a fully modern interior. Checkerboard marble paves the courtyard behind it, and a reclaimed column stands sentinel in the open kitchen. A historic foundation and contemporary living don't have to be mutually exclusive. Historic restoration by Diament Building Corp., diamentbuilder.com

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Reimagined & Reconsidered

Keep the View Stainless steel cable railing all but disappears against the palmettos and rooftops beyond, keeping sightlines open from this elevated pool deck. Composite decking underfoot resists the rot, splintering, and constant upkeep that salt air and humidity demand of traditional wood, a trade-off increasingly common in coastal builds. Decking and railing by Decks & Docks, decks-docks.com

Showcase Your Collection

Photography Provided by Closet Factory

Glass-front cabinetry, LED-lit shelving, and a central island turn this walk-in closet into a display worthy of its designer wardrobe, with dedicated nooks for hats, handbags, and shoes. Custom-built by Closet Factory, this design doubles as storage and style.

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Custom closet designed and built by Closet Factory, closetfactory.com

Photography by Ruta Smith

Photography by Ruta Smith Photography by Ruta Smith

Rustic Beam Ceilings

Add Lowcountry Personality

Make a Big Splash

Reclaimed wood beams run through this oceanfront home, warming up crisp white shiplap and grounding an airy, coastal palette. The consistent detail ties the open floor plan together room to room. Repeating one architectural element does more for cohesion than a dozen accent pieces.

Builder-grade and beige doesn't have to be permanent. This condo swapped flat, neutral walls for pattern with real Lowcountry personality. A burlwood console table and refined lighting elements bring together the room's tones. Serene wallpaper and fresh finishes can make a generic space feel like home.

An iridescent, fish-scale glass tile accent wall turns this soaking tub into the room's focal point, its shifting blues playing off a brushed-gold floormount filler. Consider a statement tile on just one wall behind the tub to add drama without overwhelming the full bath.

Custom home by Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes, lowcountrypremiercustomhomes.com

Interior design by Riverside Designers, riversidedesigners.com

Bathroom remodel by Bath Tune-Up, bathtuneup.com

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Honor History Working with architect Heather Wilson, Daly & Sawyer Construction preserved the historic footprint of this 1800s Sullivan's Island cottage, updating only the interior to preserve a piece of old Charleston for generations to come. The exterior appears untouched. Behind it, a light-filled new build houses the family's art collection and extended gatherings.

Photography by Tim Nelson

Historic renovation and new construction by Daly & Sawyer Construction, dalyandsawyer.com

Add Depth Add picture molding with wallpaper detail to a sunny reading nook or home office for texture without adding color. Paired with a bamboo desk and bouclé chairs, the crisp white grid brings architectural interest to unexpected corners. Petite spaces deserve just as much design attention as the main living areas.

Photography by Tim Nelson

The Beckham Plan by Hunter Quinn Homes, hqhomesights.com

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Swatch This See how quickly new paint or fabric can shift a room’s mood with expressive color, pattern, and texture.

Yellow MarrakechInspired Fabric

Provenance Lee Interiors

SW 6478 Watery Sherwin-Williams

Thibaut Protea Wallpaper Jean's Custom Workroom

BM 1560 Antique Pewter Benjamin Moore

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Reimagined & Reconsidered

Historic Beams Original heart-pine beams are bare above this kitchen's white shaker cabinetry, a nod to the home's 1870s roots that modern renovations often cover up. Paired with brass fixtures and a classic hearth, the reclaimed wood grounds the space. It’s an original detail that many homeowners paint over. Historic renovation by Island House Real Estate, islandhouserealestate.com

Gather 'Round Weather-resistant Adirondack chairs arranged in a loose circle create an inviting gathering spot on this backyard patio. Outdoor seating doesn't necessarily have to hug a table to feel intentional. Factorydirect pricing on durable, all-weather materials makes it easy to furnish a whole poolside lounging area without sacrificing comfort or style.

Photography by Ebony Ellis

Outdoor furniture by Palm Casual, palmcasual.com

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Photography by Kelly Parrish

Photography by Ruta Smith

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Bring Life to the Garden

Swag It in Classic Silk

Perfect the Porch

Tiered palms, tropicals, perennials, ornamental shrubs, and grasses transform this Lowcountry garden into a lush, private retreat. Thoughtful planting ensures the landscape can be enjoyed from every window, door and deck, while strategically placed lighting brings the garden to life after dark. Fauna-friendly selections add another layer of living art.

Custom silk swag valances with tasseled trim transform floor-to-ceiling windows into a room's focal point, echoing the formal proportions of a historic home. Paired with coordinating drapery panels pooling just above the floor, the treatment brings texture and color while spotlighting original architecture.

New energy-efficient windows wrap this former open-air porch, transforming it into a light-filled sunroom while preserving the wooded backyard view. Harborline Exteriors sourced the windows manufacturerdirect, an approach the company says helps cut energy costs by as much as 50% while adding year-round living space.

Landscaping by Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design, LLC, lindagreenberglandscapedesigns.com

Upholstery and drapery by Jean's Custom Workroom, LLC, jeancustomworkroom.com

Outdoor renovation by Harborline Exteriors, harborlineexteriors.com

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Reimagined & Reconsidered Photography by Kelly Parrish, Tim Nelson, and Provided

Experience Matters Behind every successful remodel is a team that knows how to make it happen and stay functioning.

Carolina Energy Conservation

Charles Towne Plumbing

Be hurricane season ready with the SC SafeHome Roof Grant. Klaus Roofing by Carolina Energy Conservation tapes your roof decking and offers insulation solutions to protect your home. Visit carolinaenergyconservation.com for more information.

Keep your spaces running efficiently with plumbing maintenance, sewer services, and tankless water heater solutions. This licensed team handles everything from leaky faucets to historic pipe relining across the Lowcountry. Visit charlestowneplumbing.com for more information.

Coastal Shield Window

Fix-It 24/7

Pure Way Lowcountry

From impact-rated windows to rot-resistant finishes, these experts transform spaces into durable, four-season retreats. Coastal Shield Window delivers enhanced energy efficiency and storm protection with a customer-first approach. Visit coastalshieldwindow.com for more information.

Keep your home's essential systems running smoothly with a Fix-It 24/7 membership, which includes routine maintenance for your HVAC system and water heater. Fix-It 24/7 offers availability around the clock and sameday service. Visit fixmyhome247.com for more information.

Enhance outdoor entertaining with cleaner water for cooking, beverages, and ice through a whole-home filtration system. Pure Way Lowcountry removes PFAS, chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants from every tap. Visit purewaylowcountry.com for more information.

Pool Cover Solutions

WingatePower

BearHome Service

Protect your pool with the invisible strength of the Cover-Pools T4 automatic safety cover. Designed to retract completely into the deck when opened, the T4 offers yearround peace of mind, effortless push-button operation, and uncompromised backyard aesthetics. Visit poolcoversolutions.com for more information.

Protect your home from sudden power outages with a Generac standby generator, installed and serviced by the factorytrained technicians at WingatePower. These systems start automatically during an outage, keeping your home running. Visit wingatepower.com for more information.

Get your home market-ready with BearHome Service, a full-service general contractor handling repairs, renovations, and pre-listing improvements that help maximize curb appeal, buyer confidence, and listing value. Visit bearhomeservice.com for more information.

Meet some of the Lowcountry’s best home service professionals.

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Photography by Ruta Smith

Paint It Pink

Add Classic Shades

Choose Timeless Tile

A dusty mauve wall color sets a warm, romantic backdrop for deep espresso velvet drapes and olive-green florals. Saturated colors can feel sophisticated in a bedroom. Family-owned since 1997, J&K's in-house design team pairs custom upholstery with ready-to-deliver pieces to pull rooms like this together.

A tailored fabric shade brings softness and texture to a window without covering up its architectural character. The neutral woven material filters and diffuses sunlight, creating a softer glow that makes the surrounding color feel richer while adding privacy and light control.

MSI Renzo glossy 3x12 tile in Dove lines this primary shower, paired with Hyde Park 2-inch hexagon flooring in Stone underfoot. Expressions in Harmony hardwood carries warmth into the surrounding rooms. A few well-chosen, timeless materials can elevate a shower.

Furniture and design by J&K Home Furnishings, jkhomefurnishings.com

Window treatments by Best Buy Blinds Inc., bestbuyblindsinc.com

Flooring and tile by Flooring Factory, flooringfactorysc.com

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Three-Day Makeover Lead time, durability, and aesthetics topped this client's list, so Palmetto Surfacing removed the outdated countertops and installed new surfaces just three days later. Ijen Blue quartzite from AGM Imports now covers the kitchen counters and backsplash, prized for its durability, heat resistance, and blue-grey veining. Kitchen surface by Palmetto Surfacing, Inc., palmettosurfacing.com

Arch Iron Railings Custom wrought iron railings with an arched picket pattern wrap this coastal home's double porches, giving the classic Lowcountry silhouette a distinctive, handcrafted edge. Handforged locally and beaten into shape on an anvil, each piece is measured on-site to fit curves and corners precisely, then installed by the same team.

Photography by Kelly Parrish

Custom ironwork by Lowcountry Iron & Woodworks, (803) 655-5653

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Photography by Bailey Baker

Photography by Ruta Smith

Stack Shoes in Style

Curate Comfort

Build in Accessibility

A stand-alone shoe cabinet with slanted shelving and full-length mirrors on its doors keeps footwear tidy and out of the way of hanging storage. The double-sided island offers five drawers on each side to maximize packing space for a homeowner who travels often. Glass-front cabinetry keeps clothing dust-free and every door and drawer closes softly.

Brothers Mattress outfitted this room at The Chick Inn on Main with a Helix mattress, part of the company's curated lineup of vertically integrated brands that deliver premium construction without a high price tag. A good night's sleep is worth specifying for each room, not just the primary suite.

A fold-down bench, integrated grab bars, and a handheld sprayer turn this walk-in shower into a safer, more comfortable space for aging in place. The PermaFit™ wall system installs directly over the existing shower, delivering full accessibility upgrades without a lengthy renovation.

Mattress by Brothers Mattress, brosmattress.com

Shower conversion by Bath Fitter of Charleston, bathfitter.com

Custom closet designed and installed by Closets by Design, closetsbydesign.com

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The gallery comes alive with custom-built bookcases filled with a colorful mix of books, games, memorabilia and one-of-a-kind pieces from the homeowner’s personal collection. Overhead, the home's original gold star ceiling design remains, adding another layer of history to the highly personal space.

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A PORTRAIT OF ITS OWNER Two longtime friends translated a larger-than-life personality into a historic Charleston house—and found the project changed them, too.

nterior Designers Caroline Craft and Gabrielle Pendarvis knew the home at 50/52 Murray Blvd had a bold spirit the moment they walked in. To survive more than a century on the water's edge at the intersection of Murray and Battery takes the kind of character only a town like Charleston can build in a house. From the boardwalk, it oozes old-world confidence wrapped in an historic aura. It was designed by Walker and Burden in 1908 and was the first home built on the waterfront. The boulevard is named after Andrew Murray, a prominent merchant and philanthropist, who funded the construction of most of the neighborhood. This home was intentionally erected to be the tallest building on the block. Its interior had adapted to numerous owners over the decades, but when the new owner bought it in 2022, it would enter a season it had

never experienced. Yet, in the bold modernness that would eventually come to define its interior and perhaps inject some healthy tension under its historic façade, the full remodel came to represent everything the original structure seemed to stand for in the first place. Still, Craft and Pendarvis knew they’d have their work cut out for them. “The new owner loves Charleston, and he wanted to make this house more of a home,” Craft said. “He wanted to put his own twist on it,” Pendarvis added. “He has a unique personality, and we wanted to make sure we showcased that throughout the design process.” Think of him like a pop of color on a pale wall. He wants everyone around him to feel that energy. “He’s the definition of living life to the fullest,” Craft said. “He’s not scared to try something new, and he has a real coastal side to him, so we leaned into that throughout the entire project.”

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Living Life to its Fullest

To step through the front door is to feel a sudden rush of possibility. The world could be your oyster, and this home’s vibe is proof of that. A massive iron sculpture welcomes guests with free-flowing movement, despite its obvious stability. It’s supported by a custom wooden base that matches the rest of the floor. At first glance, one might guess the white oak herringbone finish is stained ebony, but when natural light falls on it through the windows, a deep blue almost shimmers through. “ I was so hesitant,” Craft admitted about the bold color choice. The new owner made it clear he didn’t like the existing dated blackand-white marble floors in the foyer, so she knew it had to be slightly rebellious. “I remember coming into the house with all these stains. We had just sanded the floors so they were raw. I taped off squares and tested different stain mixes until I found the right one and thought, ‘this is it.’ It made everything pop.” T wo deep blue rooms flank either side of the foyer. The original design served a mirroring his-and-hers function of sorts; one had been more feminine, heavily decorated with florals, while the other was more masculine. Craft and Pendarvis converted one into a more formal dining room while the other became a living and gathering space. The goal was to grant guests greater freedom to mingle and mix between the two, all while remaining connected—even in the design—so they wouldn't feel a distinct separation.“We wanted to keep the consistency of the matching spaces,” Craft said, “and when 250 • CH+D • Fall 2026

you think about entertaining dinner parties, right off the kitchen makes sense for your formal dining room. When people finish there, they can enjoy the living space without feeling separated.” The dining room filters directly into a gallery of personality and stories. The passageway envelops passers-through with books and hidden gems that epitomize the new owners' personality. Craft spent significant time sourcing and organizing books, games, memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind pieces to fill these bare shelves. Take, for instance, a pair of unassuming boxing gloves: Masculine, interesting enough on their own, and color-coordinated with a set of carefully curated red books organized along the shelf to form a pyramid peaking directly in the center. Those gloves actually belonged to Muhammad Ali. “It took a long time,” Craft said of the detail involved with finishing the space.“I felt like I had every book in the world out on the dining room table at one point,” she remembered. Even the central supports of each shelf disappear into the collection; support slats were installed and then wrapped in book covers so they read as volumes rather than structural necessities.

A Collective Portrait

The library’s spirit mellows slightly into a sitting area, even if only to accentuate the audacious artwork on the walls. Layered with Cappadocia-area rugs handwoven in India, a coffee table minimally

adorned with stylish books, and lounge-worthy sofas, a collection of Andy Warhol artwork punctuates the entire space. “ I put a lot of work into the framed art,” Craft said. She worked with Marc Bernstein at Havens Fine Framing in Mount Pleasant. “Marc was awesome because he understood that I wanted the art to pop. Even though a Warhol piece already pops itself, I felt like a normal frame wasn’t quite enough.” She used a suede backing, then added a pop of electric color as an accent along the parts of the frame that normally go unnoticed. They’re in your face but tasteful, and they create the kind of vibe your best friend’s older brother might have had; you take them seriously and admire them from a distance, but you also want to be around to absorb their worldly experience and warm, sophisticated humor. A rtwork like that fills the home. The homeowner collects it, and the designers add an extra dash of his personality to its framing and installation. In a way, it’s a collective portrait of the homeowner himself. The game room is no exception. It feels like an exclusive clubhouse, and everything orbits a purplefelted pool table. It’s not just any pool table; it’s the pool table. It came with the house and belonged to the immediate previous owners. What makes it one-of-akind is that it was made for Ralph Lauren himself and refinished with purple by its previous owners. It sits beneath vaulted ceilings and within white oak walls. You can sense an artisan’s touch throughout. A collection of low-profile gray lounge chairs from Restoration Hardware makes conversations feel easy. A substantial vintage modern coffee table supports points of intrigue, such as the oversized photography monograph David LaChapelle: Good News, published by TASCHEN. More pop and abstract art bursts off the walls throughout the space, making the mounted television almost disappear altogether. Understated gallery lighting subtly washes the walls while pendant fixtures over the pool table keep it ever-present. It’s a space designed to host the coolest of the cool. “I would get a call, and he’d say, ‘Hey, what are you doing on Wednesday in two weeks? I think we’re going to have dinner with Brett Young,” Craft recounted. She glanced at a wall where signed drumheads hung in their frames. “Each time somebody like that came, I’d have them sign their drumhead, and then I had them all framed.”

You Know Exactly Who Lives Here

The house is filled with remnants connected to experiences—music festivals, late nights, sports, and gatherings. What began as a dinner with Young developed into a series of evenings with other wellknown musicians. For each artist, Craft added another drumhead to the wall, allowing the collection to grow alongside the memories. “You walk in, and you know exactly who lives CH+D • Fall 2026 • 251

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here,” Craft said. “A guy who loves music, color, and art.” That connection to music extends beyond what hangs on the walls. White oak panels customized with laser-cut music notes conceal the Sonos speakers that set the tone for gatherings. Music isn’t simply part of the atmosphere here; it’s integrated into the architecture. From these rooms, the kitchen exerts a natural gravitational pull. The space revolves around the massive oval island at its center, with curves that continue through radiused cabinetry

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and gently bowed doors. The absence of hard lines lends a softness and ease to a room designed for people to gather. For all its scale, the island remains remarkably understated. Its composite concrete surface is quiet and monolithic, with an uninterrupted edge that makes it appear carved from a single form rather than assembled. White cabinetry keeps the room bright, while oversized ribbed pendants overhead echo the curves below. It is a kitchen designed to fill plates, raise glasses, and let conversations linger. In a house conceived around gathering, it feels fitting that its center of gravity is here. “The curvature within the kitchen was actually existing,” Pendarvis explained. “It was this dark black granite countertop and mahogany flooring. We found a specialty concrete company to come in, and they took templates and completed the entire removal and install work for the new island top. It was a totally different project he’d never done.” When the evening winds down, guests can retreat to the bunk room, one of the first spaces the designers tackled. Starting with a near-blank slate, they wanted to continue using white oak while addressing a practical challenge: fitting as many beds as possible without sacrificing comfort, windows, or a sense of refinement. They ultimately designed eight floor-toceiling bunk beds built directly into the architecture. Steve Belbusti constructed the bunks while Michael Du Bois of Du Bois Metalworks fashioned the iron ladders and railings. Room by room, choices like these brought a distinct new personality to the house while

preserving something fundamental about its original spirit. More than a century after it first rose above Murray Boulevard, the house is still making a statement. It was bold from the beginning—the first home built along the waterfront and intentionally designed to stand taller than its neighbors. Today, blue-stained floors, electric art, music, and rooms made for gathering give that confidence a contemporary vocabulary. For all the modern personality now filling its historic walls, perhaps the house hasn’t changed character so much as found a new way to express it.

Under Construction

“Caroline and I have always gotten along when it comes to talking things through and the decision-making process,” Pendarvis said. “It was a very good team dynamic that I think just flowed seamlessly.” For Craft, the house represented a professional milestone, as well. It was her first large-scale interior renovation as a lead designer, requiring not only creativity but also the ability to navigate the complications that inevitably arise when altering a historic home. And the house offered plenty of them. “When we took the marble up in the foyer, we found that the foundation was completely moving,” Craft said. “So we had to re-level everything.” Later, as work on the upstairs bedrooms neared completion, the roof began leaking. Construction paused again. French gutter membranes throughout the roof system needed attention, and as work progressed, new maintenance issues revealed themselves behind surfaces the team had thought were finished. “We uncovered more maintenance situations as the design process went on that made everything have to pause and reset,” Craft said, “but we just regrouped, fixed things, and kept moving.” As the house evolved, so did the lives of the two friends behind it. Craft and Pendarvis, celebrated engagements, marriages, and children. But amid those milestones came an unexpected challenge: Pendarvis was diagnosed with breast cancer. She continued working throughout treatment and ultimately beat the disease. “It was insane how strong she was,” Craft remembered. Within days of her diagnosis, Pendarvis married her now-husband. Through treatment, the project and the friendship at its center offered a sense of continuity during an otherwise uncertain time. Years of friendship had given them an ease with one another that made it possible to debate ideas, solve problems, and keep moving forward.

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In Closing

s we close this issue, my first as sole owner, I’m reflecting on gratitude, community, and the future. Thank you to our clients and industry partners for trusting Charleston Home + Design Magazine to share your beautiful work and stories. Your trust has sustained us for 27 years, and I don’t take that lightly. Those years are also a testament to our founder, Tim Barkley, who retired this year. Tim built more than a magazine; he constructed a home for Charleston’s home and design community. I’m grateful for the foundation he laid, and I’m eager to build upon it. You’ll see some of that next chapter in these pages, with more in-depth storytelling and thoughtful presentation. You’ll see that spirit of connection extend beyond the

magazine’s pages through Charleston Gatherings, our new, expanded event series. After experiencing the energy of our soft-launch soirée at Kate Miles Design in September, we’re excited to be offering more opportunities like that for our community to come together in 2027, beyond the launch parties, home shows, and home tours you already know. Finally, thank you to Grace Frederick and her family for welcoming us into their gorgeous home. We look forward to celebrating this issue and Grace at our fall launch party, hosted by Zuma Imports. Here’s to what’s ahead; I’m grateful you’re a part of it!

Courtney Kutzma

Owner & CEO, courtney@newhomecharleston.com

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Coleman Builders, LLC...................................89

Moluf’s Supply.............................................Back

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Conner III Homebuilders................................68

Mulberry Millworks.......................................153

ALBRECHT, LLC.............................................101

Construction Resources........................... 20, 21

Paige Designs................................................131

Aqua Blue Pools............................................179

Cregger Showrooms....................................105

Palm Casual.....................................................67

Aquatica Pools & Spas.............................14, 15

Crosby Creations Home Designs.................195

Palmetto Surfacing, Inc.................................153

Arnett Custom Homes....................................37

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Pool Cover Solutions of the Southeast.......229

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Danco Modern Furniture..............................149

Priester’s Custom Contracting.......................42

Atlantic Bedding & Furniture.........................39

Decks & Docks Company................................83

ProLift Garage Doors of Charleston............199

Bath Fitter.........................................................34

Diament Building Corp...................................54

Provenance Lee Interiors..............................233

Bath Tune-Up..................................................221

Emily Pope Harris Fine Art + Installations.....59

Pure Way Lowcountry.....................................62

BearHome Service........................................187

Encore Stone Studio.......................................32

REMARK Landscape Architecture.................57

Best Buy Blinds, Inc......................................187

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Renewal by Andersen...................................6, 7

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Blue Haven Pools & Spas...............................45

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Riverside Designers......................................161

Brothers Mattress............................................83

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S. Carolina Custom Homes..........................183

Brownswood Nursery & Landscape.............44

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Sarah Hart Interior Design............................139

Buck Lumber & Building Supply, Inc...............2

Harbor Woods Construction...........................47

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Buckhannon Tile + Design..............................61

Harborline Exteriors......................................233

Seawah Furniture | Design...........................104

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Island House Real Estate................................71

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Jean’s Custom Workroom, LLC....................161

Stono Construction.........................................73

Charleston Design Center............................4, 5

JOY Architecture + Interior Design................66

Stono Outdoor Living Co.............................225

Charleston Lighting and Interiors................198

Kate Miles Design.........................................121

Sullivan Custom Cabinets, Inc.....................195

Charleston Outdoor Design...........................55

Kensington Design House............................207

Symphony Tour of Homes..............................95

CHD Interiors...................................................35

Koozer Painting................................................75

Terrace Oaks Antiques..................................175

Citadel Enterprises........................................191

Linda Greenberg Landscape & Design.......183

Tidal Pools.....................................................191

Classic Kitchens of Charleston.......................43

Livewater Pools...............................................79

That 1 Painter...................................................41

Classic Remodeling & Construction..............30

Lobo Builders................................................163

The Kiger Collective......................................221

Claudia Leonard Interiors............................. 117

Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters.... 113

Transform Charleston...............................12, 13

Clear Blue Pools, Inc.....................................8, 9

Lowcountry Iron & Woodworks...................241

Universal Marble & Granite...........................31

Closet Factory..................................................50

Lowcountry Lighting Studio........................135

WilliamSmith Fireplaces................................69

Closets by Design..................................... 26, 27

Lowcountry Premier Custom Homes............58

WingatePower.................................................70

Coastal Shield Window.................................103

M & M Oil & Propane (The Fire Place)........143

Zuma Imports........................................... 28, 29

Coastal Stone Flooring............................ 24, 25

Melcer Tile.........................................................3

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READER INFO CENTER Antiques Terrace Oaks Antiques

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Architects Charleston Architects JOY Architecture + Interior Design Kensington Design House

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Countertops AGM Imports 843-747-0088 Charleston Cosmos Granite & Marble 843-552-7910 Encore Stone Studio of Charleston 843-744-5665 GlassEco Surfaces 843-554-6099 Palmetto Surfacing, Inc. 843-569-1131 Source Consulting, LLC 843-352-4280 Universal Marble & Granite 843-767-7779 Crawl Space Carolina Energy Conservation

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Decorative Hardware Gateway Supply Co. Moluf's Supply Source Consulting, LLC

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