5 Clever Ways to Style Coffee Table Books

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.


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Spotlight on Charleston Women Artists

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


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Designer-Approved Tips for Mixing Wood in Your Home

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.


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Finding Your Focus: Designing Around a Point of Interest

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.


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7 Southern Decorating Tips for Spring

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.


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Pantone’s Best Colors Over the Years

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.


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Our Favorite Designers Around the World

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.


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A Coffee Lover’s Guide to the Best Cup in Charleston

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.


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The Perfect Stay: Best Boutique Hotels in Charleston

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.


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Tips for Creating a Mindful Living Space for 2022

When you live in the same place for a long time, it can be easy to take the decorations and layout of your living space for granted. If your rooms are starting to feel uninspiring, the start of this year is the perfect time for a facelift. You should experience joy every time you enter your home – and we’re here to help you feel this way. As you spruce your living space, try to keep the following tips in mind so that your home will not only appeal to the eye but also make you feel more mindful every time you’re in it.


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“The best rooms have something to say about the people who live in them.” — David Hicks

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