Living Well Blog - Hilton Head, SC

Staying true to our southern roots, we love to visit the local antique stores or fairs of Savannah, Bluffton and Beaufort to source the “make it” pieces for each of our clients.  Mixing the old with the new is the key to capturing Lowcountry tradition.   This creates an overall transitional décor.  Don’t be afraid to accessorize an antique sofa table with a pair of funky mercury glass lamps or a hand-painted zebra patterned box.   It’s all about incorporating different styles to create an overall impact.   

Our current love includes refinishing old pieces in fresh color.  Painted or lacquered, using pops of orange, celedon or navy on traditional pieces of furniture can make the old and tired, new again.  Mix stained nightstands with a lacquered television chest in your bedroom, or replace the glass of a contemporary framed mirror with antique glass to add juxtaposing elements.

Outdoor living is also key to our charmed way of life so creating outdoor living spaces is a major focus for our designers.  Finding the latest and greatest outdoor furnishings and outdoor fabrics is always on our minds.  Synthetic woven furniture including wicker and canning are perfect for creating durable, weather withstanding style that is aesthetically appropriate for our area.  The new designs in the market place are ever inspiring and evoke thoughts of lazy afternoons sipping lemonade with the ocean breezes tussling our hair.  Wonderful sail clothes are attached to loungers for high-style sun protection, outdoor sofa beds are made with gauzy canopies, double chaises are available to share naps with loved ones, and outdoor transportable fire pits are now the norm. 

The charm and essence of our area is truly indefinable by those whom have not experienced it.  Understanding these elements is essential to designing the perfect Low Country retreat.  The plethora of talented local professionals brings benefit to Low Country home owners because of their innate understanding of the lifestyle.  These experts, including our 10 professionally degreed designers,  deliver the unique aesthetic details that allow our area to flourish while contributing to our enviable way of life.