With the Lowcountry climate rapidly heating up, people are bringing out those summer clothes to keep them cool. The seasonal style change shouldn’t stop with your wardrobe – as we warm up, our houses do too. If you find yourself feeling a little too dewy and red-faced while inside, it may be time to think about some decorative changes that will help make your home cool; a welcome refuge from the Charleston heat. Switch Out Your Bedding Just as light, breathable materials are preferred for summer fashion, the same can be said for the fabrics in your home. Summer is prime time for cotton and li ..read more

These days an all white interior is almost expected when you enter a home. White offers a fresh, clean look and allows you to incorporate color in other places. Don’t be afraid of a little color. Here are some ways to add pops of color to your home. Pick a Palette It can be daunting to move out into the world of bold colors, but keeping your palette simple will make the task easier. Pick out a few colors that match your style and work well together to accent your home. House of Hoffmann InteriorsPhoto by Callie Cranford Fresh Furniture Focusing a room around a colorful piece of furniture will ..read more

With the summer heat rolling in, it’s finally time to move from your living room out to the porch. Whether you’re entertaining guests, having dinner with family, or taking some time for yourself, the porch is the perfect fit. Here are some ways to update your outdoor space and make it one of the most comfortable and stylish places in your home. Fun with Furniture The furniture you pick for your porch will define your space. Do you want to extend the style of your interior or try something different? Your porch can look new while still staying true to the appearance of your home. Choose a layo ..read more

Over the past year, the housing market has gone through some ebs and flows. At this point, it seems much of the housing market has simply disappeared. Realtors and homeowners alike have never seen a market like this and it’s baffling. Parts of the pandemic that affected the housing market, such as the low interest rates and ability for people to work from home and relocate, make sense to professionals. However, the lack of inventory in the market continues to perplex everyone. What’s Happening to the Market This issue isn’t just in Charleston. “Early on, we thought everyone just realized Char ..read more

As we continue celebrating our 2021 Prism Award winning clients, we give you a look at three projects completed by custom builder SHELTER Custom-Built Living. The SHELTER team earned recognition for their Remodel Homes and Additions in the $200k-$300k category, Pool and Outdoor Living Space in the $600k-$700k category, and Single Family Home in the $2.5-$3 million category. Remodel Homes and Additions $200k-$300kPhotography by Patrick Brickman This custom home addition was connected via covered walkway. It was important to the owners that the addition meld well with the original house. S ..read more

The Charleston cityscape has welcomed a new hotel to the scene. David Kaplan, Alex Day, and Devon Tarby of Gin & Luck hospitality group have opened The Ryder hotel on Meeting Street. Inspired by St. Tropez, the Ryder is Gin & Luck’s first venture in Charleston. Little Palm is the hotel’s dining option that offers both indoor seating and a poolside escape. Devon Tarby developed the cocktail menu to be breezy and joyful with a focus on low-ABV cocktails. The Places & Spaces and the Happy Now are just two of the light, refreshing drinks offered. In addition to their cocktail menu ..read more

Jodi Crosby of Crosby Creations Home Designs has spent years bringing homeowner’s dream spaces to life. This year, she is recognized for her design of two distinct projects by the Charleston Home Builder’s Association. Jodi won Prism Awards in two categories – outdoor living space $200,000 and under along with single family home $1.5-$2 million. We spoke with Jodi about these two projects. Jodi’s Single Family Project This one is an awesome story. Sung and Scott along with their two children lived in SE Asia while I designed their home. Sung attended a home show in 2017 and took my ..read more

This week on Brilliant Builders and Renovations Sensations, Charleston Home + Design magazine publisher Tim Barkley speaks with award-winning builder Ryan Butler of SHELTER Custom-Built Living. Ryan and Tim talk about Ryan’s philosophy, his ongoing relationships with clients, his award-winning homes, and more. Tell our listeners about SHELTER Custom-Built Living. We’re a custom home builder. We’ve been in business about eight years. I grew up in the construction industry; my father was a home builder in New Jersey and I grew up cleaning job sites after school, framing houses in the summer, an ..read more

For this custom home builder, building his own home meant incorporating a custom bar area for the adults to enjoy. Nathan Delpino of Delpino Custom Homes had a vision, so he collaborated with some of the advertisers you’ll find in the pages of Charleston Home + Design to help execute his custom bar. Amuneal Amuneal provided custom made glass and metal shelves for the Delpino’s bar area. They chose the wall hung shelves in a buffed brass finish for a relaxed and luxurious feel that complemented the rest of the space. Sub-zero For the wine tower, the Delpinos selected a Sub-zero 30″ Designer Wi ..read more

Today we’re taking you inside the former home of Taylor DeBartola of local interior design firm T/D Interiors. You can find Taylor’s work in Conde Nast Traveler, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, and more. The Atlanta native gives us an inside look at his downtown Charleston townhouse he renovated with bold and elegant touches. Tell us a bit about your journey as an interior designer and how you approached designing this home? Over the last five years, my journey in interior design has been rooted in travel and exploring. I’m always after what the eye can see next. I grew tired of seeing th ..read more