Two-tone kitchen cabinets are a lovely design trend that has classic staying power. The trick is getting the split balanced with enough contrast so that you notice, but not so much that it’s jarring. Some of our favorite kitchen interior design projects are on Kiawah Island, and many of them feature two-tone cabinets.
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The Beautiful Home Office
Whether you work at home or just like to have a command post for running the household, your home office can, and should, blend with the rest of your home.
Keep Your Books
E-reader aficionados are often faced with a dilemma: Keep their pre-Kindle book collection or convert to digital and donate their stash. Margaret says – keep your books.
Decorating with Oriental Rugs
If you’ve got a couple of inherited oriental rugs stashed in the attic, it’s time to get them out. Persian and oriental rugs were once a staple of traditional interiors, but over the last couple of years they’ve been making an appearance in every type of design.
Decorating with Black Accents
No matter what your color scheme, using black accents can help define your space. Black helps anchor light or bright colors and gives the eye a place to rest – sort of like the period at the end of a sentence. Here are some ways we’ve used black accents in our interior design projects:
The Livable Historic Home
If you’re lucky enough to be the caretaker of one of Charleston’s historic homes, you know that modern living can be challenging in historic layouts.
Modern vs. Contemporary Design
Did you know that “modern” design and “contemporary” design are different? If you like clean lines and are trying to describe your tastes to a designer or architect, it’s very easy to be confused!
Modern Lowcountry Style
Beyond Starfish and Shells
Living in the Lowcountry is such a delight that it’s easy to overdo home decor in your enthusiasm to celebrate the local elements you love. Many of our clients want a home with a sense of place, but want to stay away from beachy or nautical themes.
Top 2015 Winter Design Trends
Whether it’s fashion or interior design, Charleston tends to have it’s own take on national and international trends. Here are a few Winter design trends that will be right at home in Lowcountry décor this season:
Charleston Holiday Décor
Charleston holiday decor is absolutely magical. Hotels, historic homes and restaurants are decorated to the hilt, candles glow in windows and sparkling lights twinkle in the early dark.