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Choosing the right upholstered furniture is an important part of executing your interior design vision. You want upholstery to be both beautiful and luxurious while serving its purpose; the perfect balance of form and function. At GDC Home, our design center gives you the opportunity to customize your upholstery to best fit your interiors, whether …

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Living alongside the coastline is one of the best things about owning a beach property. Whether you’re right on the water or tucked away, all coastal beach homes carry a certain charm unlike any other house. If you’re looking to switch up your style to make your beach house feel more like home, check out …

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Spring is beginning to brighten up the South Carolina coast. With longer days and warmer temperatures on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to think about refreshing your porch or patio design. Read on for our key components to consider while creating uniquely beautiful outdoor living spaces that you’ll never want to leave. Design With …

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The bathroom is often overlooked as a space with any serious design potential. Your bathroom, however, is a space as important as any other in your home. Most people begin and end their day with personalized routines that take place in this space. These simple bathroom upgrades will help refine your space so that it …

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‘Tis the season for hosting family and friends in your home as you either open presents around the Christmas tree or ring in the New Year with the ones you love. With all of the opportunities to house your guests over the upcoming winter months, it’s time to give your extra room a friendly facelift.

Looking to spruce up your home, but not sure where to start? Don’t shy away from revamping your home’s aesthetics because you don’t have time or direction, GDC’s experienced team of interior design consultants at our Charleston, Kiawah, and Mount Pleasant locations have the skills to get your design experience on the road to aesthetic success!

With so many conflicting ideas on how to choose the proper rug size, it can be difficult to know what size to go with for your space. From furniture placement to rug patterns, there are a lot of different factors to consider. While there are no concrete rules about how large or small your rug should be, we have compiled a few tips to put you on the right track.

Neutral colors and walls are integral in good home design; however, if you don’t plan your decor properly, you may be left with a fairly bland looking space. If you have found yourself in such a predicament, don’t panic! There are many ways to add pops of color to your space to complement clean, neutral …

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From June 11-23, take 20% off all in-stock, special order and clearance bedroom merchandise at all three GDC Home store locations. This includes bedroom furniture, bedding, mattresses and pillows. While shopping the sale, find inspiration with these summer bedroom tips from the interior designers at GDC Home.

Memorial Day marks the official start of summer. Welcome the season with brand-new furniture, decor, tableware, bedding, rugs and accessories for your home. GDC Home will celebrate Memorial Day with a sale at all three store locations – Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Kiawah Island. From May 21-28, everything in stock will be 20% off. Please …

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Now until April 30, take 20% off all outdoor furniture, fabrics, rugs, umbrellas and pillows from LLoyd Flanders, and others at GDC Home Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Kiawah Island. This sale includes special order and clearance outdoor furniture. To help inspire and excite, GDC Home design consultants share their outdoor favorites. Favorite outdoor furniture piece? …

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Outdoor sale! Spring marks the return of outdoor living in the Lowcountry. Morning coffee in a wicker armchair overlooking the ocean. Family dinner around a teak table surrounded by a genteel Southern garden. Evening cocktails in a chaise lounge next to a sparkling blue swimming pool. From April 1-30, take 20% off all outdoor furniture, …

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