The Art of Transition
OR A CHICAGO COUPLE ACCUSTOMED TO LONG WINTERS AND CITY LIFE, Kiawah Island offered something transformative: a place where life slows to match the rhythm of tides and sunsets. This 6,400-square-foot retreat isn’t simply a second home; it’s a complete reimagining of how they want to live. The collaboration between architect Wayne Windham, builder Scott […]
Effortless Elegance
TODAY’S CONTEMPORARY HOMES OFTEN SACRIFICE PRACTICALITY for aesthetics, but this Daniel Island residence proves that meticulous organization and breathtaking beauty can coexist seamlessly. This 6,005-square-foot home represents a new standard in family-friendly luxury: a residence designed not just to be aesthetically pleasing but to function flawlessly through the daily chaos of raising three teenagers and a […]
THE STORY OF OUR HOME
OSMI NAIK-PATEL IS A STORYTELLER. SHE AND HER HUSBAND, Shailesh, purchased a double lot in Captain’s Island on Daniel Island and partnered with SHELTER Custom-Built Living to build a spacious family home for themselves. As a designer and founder of Life Story Events & Interiors, Naik-Patel has been crafting meaningful narratives through interior design for […]
Relaxed Attitude
WHILE A NEW ENGLAND FAMILY SPENT DECADES VISITING THE Lowcountry for getaways, when it came time to build their own coastal home, they knew their limitations. “We had been coming to the Charleston area for the last 25 years on vacation, but when we purchased a lot and decided to build our own home, we […]
Sophisticated Sanctuary
WHEN A YOUNG FAMILY DECIDED TO BUILD A SECOND HOME in South Carolina’s prestigious Palmetto Bluff community, they knew they wanted something different from the predictable coastal aesthetic. Their search for an innovative, cosmopolitan approach led them to Atlanta-based interior designer Stephanie Williamson, whose expertise with coastal projects and skill in working with out-of-state clients […]
Beyond the Blueprint
NARAMORE CONSTRUCTION’S ZAC NARAMORE HAS HEARD IT countless times: “We love our house, but …” That pause usually signals the beginning of a conversation that acknowledges gaps between a home’s original vision and the reality of daily life. For one Mount Pleasant household, the conversation led to a transformation that turned their almost-perfect house into […]
Historic-Modern Dialogue
DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON’S HISTORIC DISTRICT IS A TAPESTRY OF architectural beauty, where centuries-old homes whisper stories of the past. When an out-of-town family set their sights on one of these treasures, they faced a timeless challenge: how to preserve the soul of a 19th-century home while embracing the comforts and aesthetics of contemporary living. Enter Beverly Bohan, […]
Style Connection
WHEN THIS HOMEOWNER LOOKS OUT HIS BACK WINDOWS, HE HAS an ever-changing, panoramic view—the only decision is what to focus on first. His home looks over a green slice of Patriots Point Golf Links at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant. He also can take in the harbor activity of passing ships and […]
Shelter
Previous: The home’s designers continue the curved detail introduced by the architects by bringing in dining chairs with arch detailing. An in-floor fireplace was custom created by the SHELTER team. Trifecta of visionaries led by shelter custom-built Living created this contemporary home to fit within the Lowcountry vernacular of its marshy setting on Daniel Island. […]
Novella Homes
Previous: From the street, the house offers a refined interpretation of contemporary Lowcountry architecture, blending clean lines with a laid-back island vibe. Dream home should be functional and beautiful, but it should also be unique to the people who live there. It should also be designed to create special moments and memories. Features such as a […]
