GDC Home Blog

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.

Building an art collection is different for every person. Some prefer to choose pieces that speak to them, finding a spot for their art later. Others are led by necessity – choosing a work to suit a particular spot and decor scheme. If you’re working with an interior designer, the latter will certainly be more the case as they work to create cohesion in your home. 

However, at some point, you might either find that you’ve run out of space, or you want to switch up your art. When this happens, you’ll need to get creative with the spaces you choose for your art. We hope you’ll find this guide inspiring as you go about the process of transforming your walls.

Lavender fields forever. As we look to the summer, we can’t help but dream of the south of France, with its sunny coastlines, quaint cafes, flea markets, and golden yellow building facades. Drawing upon the region's rich history, vibrant landscapes, and artisanal legacy, the South of France design style is marked by a pastel color scheme, natural materials, and a blend of vintage treasures and handmade pieces. 

Let’s explore together how you can bring the joie de vivre of Southern France into your own home.

While we love a formal dining room, designing a casual breakfast nook for relaxed meals is a wonderful complement to any kitchen. Especially in an open-plan kitchen, a well-designed dining nook can provide a cozy corner to enjoy your morning coffee. Here are some creative ideas to bring to life a delightful breakfast nook that radiates charm.

Dreaming of the coast? As our stores are located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, we consider ourselves masters of the coastal design aesthetic. However, you don’t need to be by the beach to bring its serene elegance into your dining room. Let’s take a deep dive into the natural materials and laid-back furniture styles that make a coastal dining space one to remember.

Timeless, well-made luxury furniture is always worth the investment. We’d argue that you’ll end up spending more over time if you go with cheap furniture because you’ll have to replace it frequently. While aesthetics are a big factor in why people invest in luxury furniture, the benefits go far beyond good looks. 

If you’ve been on the fence as to whether you should spring for higher-quality furniture, this list will hopefully convince you to take the plunge.