Art and design coffee table books are such a wonderful indulgences, not to mention providing creative inspiration. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for an art or design lover, here are a few of our favorite new releases:
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Margaret’s Favorite Kitchens
This time of year most of us are spending a lot more time in our kitchens. Gone are the days of tomato sandwiches and cold shrimp lunches – Fall and Winter have us back in the kitchen making more elaborate meals and traditional favorites to accommodate a steady stream of parties and house guests. In honor of the hardest working room in the house, we’re reflecting on some of our favorites:
Color and Mood
Color and mood go hand in hand. Color, even in your choice of accessories, can have a big impact on the mood of your room. Color can comfort, energize, calm, inspire and so much more. Here are some ways we’ve used color to change the mood of a room:
Room to Breathe
One of the most important concepts in good design is giving important art, furniture and objects room to breathe. That means leaving enough space around them so that you can appreciate them, either consciously or subconsciously.
A Sweet Downtown Dental Suite
In our last blog post we wrote about how designing for commercial spaces, especially medical offices, requires a different approach than designing for private homes. Our Modern Medical Office project brought in plenty of natural elements to create a soothing environment. Though still a medical office, in our Downtown Dental Suite project we had leeway to have a bit of fun.
The Intersection of Design and Well Being
Interior design can have an enormous impact on the people who spend time in that space, and the intersection of design and well being is an important crossroads. When designing commercial spaces, such as the medical office we recently helped renovate, we have different considerations than when designing a private home.
Isle of Palms Interior Design Tour
The incredible architectural work takes the lead in this project that features traditional Isle of Palms interior design. A neutral palette allows the structural elements to stand out. From tile to wood detailing, nothing fell short of making each space exceptional.
Bedroom Interior Design Inspiration
If you’re looking for beautiful bedroom interior design inspiration, look no further than our project at The Preserve on Kiawah Island. This home was designed to be livable and functional, and has plenty of bedrooms for family and guests.
Traditional Charleston Interior Design: An 1800s Home
Traditional Charleston Interior Design is alive and well downtown. You’ll find contemporary design in barrier island homes, but south of Broad traditional decor is mandated by some of the most famous architecture in the world.
Traditional Charleston Interior Design at the Dock Street Theater
Just for fun today we thought we’d give you a tour of Charleston’s historic Dock Street Theater, one of our interior design projects from a few years ago. The renovation is a perfect illustration of traditional Charleston interior design. The theater was built in 1809 as a hotel and converted to a theater in 1935, and today is a beloved part of the Holy City’s art (and social) scene.