GDC Home Blog

Sculpture can be a powerful conversation starter, bringing a story that both family members and guests can appreciate. Once you’ve found some sculpture that you like, the next question is how to style it in your home. Depending on the size and subject matter of your sculpture, you can create striking focal points that draw guests’ eyes around a room.

Dining rooms should be both elegant and functional with furniture and accessories that are cohesive with the rest of your home’s design style. Beyond the obvious features, what can you do to create a more personalized and unique dining experience? We’ve compiled some of our favorite decor ideas to create a truly special dining area for you and your guests.

There’s a secret ingredient to every space we design that’s not often talked about. It’s not furniture or upholstery…it’s something less obvious, but equally as important: texture. Texture is the spice that brings a room to life, adding intrigue and depth by creating visual interest.

Displaying a collection of design-forward coffee table books is one of the simplest ways to showcase your interests to your guests and beautify your living space. The best books will serve as a reflection of you and your tastes, often covering topics like travel, fashion, and art. They should be filled with inspiring photography and be worthy of an afternoon read while you’re relaxing on the sofa.

GDC Home Celebrates Women's History Month! We wanted to spotlight local Charleston Women Artists. Check out our favorites here!

While many people shy away from mixing wood in a room, it can result in beautiful combinations of color and texture that create a warm, inviting, and authentic feel. However, you do need to pay attention to details like the wood type, finishes, grain, and textures to ensure that all the elements in your space are complementary. If you’re ready to try mixing wood types at home, consider the following tips.

When you walk into any room, what is the first thing that you notice? What draws your eye and attention? Creating a central focal point in a room is a simple and commonly used approach in design that gives you a great starting place to build from. Whether your focal point is a painting above the mantle, a statement wall, a fireplace, or an unusual coffee table, it’s a great way to define the color palette, tone, and scale of the room.

Spring may not be knocking at the door yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start preparing. For those of us who live in a warmer area, like Charleston, spring often seems to come a little early and it is always a welcomed change after months of chilly weather. Even before the first blooms start to sprout, giving your home a refresh will help you make the most of the season that is to come.

Since 2000, Pantone has been selecting a “color of the year” and this fun tradition is one that we look forward to seeing every December. If you want to add some color to your home, but aren’t sure where to start, take inspiration from Pantone’s best colors over the years.

We are constantly seeking inspiration from designers around the world that align with our style ethos here at GDC. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite designers at the moment so that you, too, can join in their appreciation.

If you’re among the majority of people in our country, your morning is not complete without a steaming cup of joe. Luckily, Charleston is known not only for its delicious cuisine but also for its tasty espresso drinks and freshly brewed coffee.

Charleston is the perfect destination to visit if you’re looking to get away from it all. But with so many beautiful hotels downtown, it can be difficult to choose where to stay! Whether you are visiting Charleston or planning to be a tourist in your own town, there are a number of darling boutique properties that will provide a relaxing escape. Discover some of our favorites below, old and new.