Cottage Core: A Gentle Return to Nature

Cottage core is more than a trend—it’s a gentle invitation to slow down and savor the beauty of home. With soft colors, vintage accents, and garden-inspired touches, this timeless aesthetic blends rustic charm with refined simplicity. Discover how to bring the outdoors in and create a space that feels both grounded and gracefully lived-in.


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Outdoor Must-Haves and Maybe-Wants

Whether your space overlooks the shoreline or is nestled within the walls of a private garden downtown, the beauty of outdoor living lies in the details. Coastal breezes, walled courtyards, rooftop terraces, and shaded patios all become natural extensions of the home when styled with intention. With the right blend of must-have pieces and maybe-want luxuries, your outdoor space can feel both timeless and deeply personal.
Here’s our curated guide to refining your space — whether you’re steps from the sand or surrounded by the charm of cobblestone streets.


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How to Mix and Match Area Rugs in an Open-Concept Room

Open-concept rooms can be challenging to style, especially when it comes to defining different areas within a large, flowing space. To create visual boundaries, mixing and matching area rugs with different patterns, colors, and textures is a fantastic strategy. 

When layered correctly, area rugs can give your space a cohesive look while delineating different zones. Here are some designer-approved ways to mix and match area rugs in an open-concept room.


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4 Key Considerations When Purchasing Upholstery

Discover four essential tips for choosing the perfect upholstery, including fabric type, space planning, functionality, and visual aesthetics—plus expert advice from our Charleston interior designers to make your shopping experience effortless and your home uniquely yours.


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Color Your Open Plan: Choosing the Perfect Palette

In interior design, color can be used to set the mood, define space, create dramatic focal points, or add small pops of interest. It is particularly useful in an open-plan space as it provides a means of delineating separate living areas. However, there’s a fine line between making an expansive open-plan room feel more intimate and blocking off the sense of flow. To help you choose the perfect shades for your space, we’ve compiled some key considerations and colors to consider.


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2025 Interior Design Trends to Watch

A new year brings a lot of fresh ideas, including some exciting trends in interior design. We always try to design with a timeless approach, but it’s fun to stay updated on what is currently popular. This year’s trends highlight a shift toward creating spaces that are not only visually stunning but also meaningful, functional, and authentic. Whether you’re looking to refresh a single room or reimagine your entire home, these trends provide some fun inspiration!


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From Dull to Dazzling: Hallway Decorating Ideas

Often overlooked as transitional spaces, hallways are more than just walkways to the rest of your home. Rarely are they considered the main event, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. A good hallway design should flow with the rest of the home and it can even serve as a focal point. We know it can be tricky to deck the halls in a unique way, which is why we’ve created this list of stylish hallway ideas to inspire you.


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Welcome Guests this Holiday Season: Thoughtful Touches for a Cozy Stay

‘Tis the season of hosting, which often means having family and friends stay overnight. We’ve gone over the basics of guest rooms, but now we want to share the small extras that will make your guests rave about their stay. These thoughtful details are easy to organize, but make a big difference in comfort levels.


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Traditional, Modern, Glam: What’s Your Christmas Decor Style?

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re like us, you’re already thinking about your decorations. Whether you’re planning to update your existing decor, add something new, or begin fresh in a new home or event, determining your Christmas style can help you narrow your focus to create a cohesive design. Let’s fill your home with joy this holiday season!


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Seasonal Shift: Preparing Your Home for Fall and Winter

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.


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