GDC Home Blog

We often think about spring as a time of refreshment, but fall and winter bring their own sense of renewal when it comes to home decor. Fall is the quintessential season of transition, and we love making small changes to our homes to make them feel more cozy and warm. If you have yet to give your decor an update, here are some ideas to create a homey haven this fall and winter.

When it comes to holiday decor, it’s always a toss-up when you are choosing between real and faux foliage. There are pros and cons of each, and we believe both have a place in the home over the holiday season as long as they look high-quality and realistic. Let’s take a look at when to use real vs. faux decor and some creative ways to style your holiday decorations at home.

Southerners have a way of honoring tradition, food, and comfort. When you mix this recipe for hospitality together, the result is some of the most exquisite dining rooms in the country. To create a welcoming dining space that dinner guests will love, you'll want to incorporate a few essential elements. Beyond the essential large dining table, here are a few additional ideas to achieve the perfect dining room. By blending old-world style with modern ease, you'll tap into a sense of Southern charm.

Hosting Halloween this year? The 31st is almost here, but there’s still time to spookify your home to set the mood. Whether you’re hosting a haunted bash, or planning a scary movie night with the immediate family, adding some chic decorations is a great way to get everyone into the spirit!

A nightstand is one of those highly functional home pieces that most people don’t think about on a regular basis – until it’s time to purchase one. While it seems like a simple choice, there are so many factors that make choosing a nightstand tricky.

Besides being an important space for storage, your nightstand has to coordinate with the rest of the furniture in your bedroom. As you’re browsing through our stores and website, consider these tips on how to choose the perfect nightstand.

Can you feel the chill in the air? No? Don’t worry it will be upon us before we know it. Now is the time to consider how best to enjoy your outdoor spaces in the cooler months.  Our team of interior designers has been hard at work sprucing up outdoor terraces near and far, and we’ve been fielding a lot of questions about how to make an outdoor fire pit look stylish. 

Rather than discussing the pros and cons of natural gas, electric, or traditional fire pits, we want to share some great ideas to transform your fire pit area into a cozy outdoor living space. Whether you have a portable fire pit, a sleek patio fire pit with lava rocks, or a built-in fire pit ring, here are some ideas to make this space a focal point of your backyard.

As the premier design showroom in the Lowcountry, GDC is a one-stop shop for everything to do with the home. We’ve worked hard over the past 40 years to bring design-forward furnishings and services to the Charleston area, with locations in Mt. Pleasant, Kiawah Island, and West Ashley. Discover some of the top reasons why our customers come back again and again to shop at GDC!

As your entryway is the first thing guests see when they walk into your home, it's worth spending a bit of extra effort to make it feel welcoming. To set the mood for your home, your foyer table needs to look unique. Do you greet guests with a curated assortment of favorite decorative items, or go the minimalist route with one tall flower arrangement?

Let’s explore the artful possibilities of styling an entry table to create a beautiful first impression.

Formal living room, informal living room, or both? It’s a common dilemma as the goal is to balance functionality with aesthetics. Many people choose to include both rooms at home, as they serve different purposes. A formal living space, which is sometimes called a ‘drawing room’ is an elegant place to receive guests, while an informal living room is primarily for relaxing with family members.

Let’s explore how these two spaces differ and why you might choose one or the other.