Featured real estate on Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort. These homes redefine what Lowcountry luxury looks and feels like. Discover tips of the trade to turn your home into your dream home. Learn from the best, extraordinaire designers and builders
This custom-built beauty in Palmetto Dunes delights with details. Story by Paula Magrini + Photography by Anne Caufmann This dazzling Palmetto Dunes Resort retreat beckons with New England-style architectural elements and, inside, delights with carefully curated custom details, including luxe fixtures and finishes from around the globe. A prized gem in the Kelly Caron Designs…
THIS PARK-SIDE PALMETTO BLUFF PALACE’S UNIQUE LOT CREATED A WEALTH OF ARCHITECTURAL POSSIBILITIES. Story by Barry Kaufman + Photos by Richard Leo Johnson When creating something truly custom, tradition must be given its due reverence, even as it is ignored completely. After all, traditions merely exist because they worked in the past. Creation is an…
A LESSON IN MAXIMIZING YOUR SPACE FROM A UNIQUE PORT ROYAL OCEANFRONT HOME Living on an island comes with limited space, especially those waterfront properties. This oceanfront home in Port Royal has many characteristics of a classic Hilton Head beach house, including excellent views and unique paneling detail. However, the homeowners felt their family room…
SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OUTDOOR LIVING DEFINES A HOME’S ENTIRE ENVIRONMENT. As this Palmetto Bluff home was built alongside one of the community’s many lush walking parks, capitalizing on the scenery played an outsized role in this home’s design from the start. “They were moving from Washington, D.C., and wanted to essentially live outside,” said…
RUGS AND FLOORS DESIGNED IN TANDEM CREATE A HARMONIZED SPACE. Story by Bailey Gilliam It’s all in the details. And this beautiful newly built home has gorgeous, carefully selected flooring that will make anyone stop to admire the artistic detail. KPM Flooring worked with the homeowner’s visions, practicality and budget to find the perfect combination…
Each room of this striking Brays Island retreat has a spectacular view. Story by Paula Magrini & Photography by J. Savage Gibson Surrounded by the natural beauty of one of South Carolina’s most rustic, remote islands, the Quirch residence is much more than a collection of resort amenities and luxe ambience. Its transitional Lowcountry floorplan…
Story by Paula Magrini + Photography by John McManus When custom resort home meets world-class amenities, outdoor living is elevated with multiple options for guests who want to soak up the iconic Lowcountry backdrop.. Whether entertaining friends, hosting a family celebration or simply relaxing alongside water views, the style and functionality of your outdoor spaces…
A kaleidoscope of design inspirations comes together beautifully in this Port Royal home. Story by Barry Kaufman + Photography by Lisa Staff Coastal design must be mostly white, with a few pops of cooling neutrals here and there for visual pop. Lowcountry design must be rustic, defined by the natural elements of wood and metal….
As this Palmetto Bluff patio proves, sandstone never goes out of style. Photos by Blake Crosby Photography When it comes to outdoor spaces, many homeowners seek materials that are durable, low maintenance and classic. “Most people don’t renovate their porches,” said Lisa Bakke of Savannah Surfaces. “They pick something that will stand the test of…
Step inside the elegant home on Beach Lagoon that had the cast and crew falling in love with Hilton Head Island. Story by Barry Kaufman | Home photos by Ashley Evans | Behind-the-scenes photos by Cassidy Lackos When The Today Show descended on Hilton Head Island, they cast a big spotlight on our little slice…
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