Infuse Your Home with the Low Country Look

Capture the essence of the low country in your home by blending old with new in small trinkets and details.  Sweet grass baskets placed in empty spaces, such as under console tables or above kitchen cabinets, seamlessly incorporate Charleston’s appeal and rich local culture.  Accessorize with pieces of driftwood, nature’s own sculptures, paired with antiqued bottles, or hurricane glass filled with sand and shells to illustrate fundamental coastal décor. 

              Mixtures of linen and cotton fabrics nestled amongst sea grass rugs compliment each other with their intricate textures. Neutrals and browns or sea foam blues and greens are soothing tones often spotted in homes along the Carolina coast. To illuminate the color palette, hints of stark white scattered throughout the décor offer unexpected interest.  These essentials accompanied by architectural elements of bead board and wide-planked, distressed hardwood floors create a classic, serene atmosphere.

              Refine your low country interior with a vivid focal point from a local artist’s touch. Bright colors and loose brush strokes can be found in the unique paintings at Smith Killian gallery. For a do-it-yourself approach, wall collections of black and white photos encased in weathered wood frames give a personal touch. Also, nautical charts or aged maps lend a creative covering to a vacant wall.

              As all southerners know, the screened porch is a necessity to the South Carolina lifestyle.  Bring the outside in and create the ideal low country porch with white-washed Adirondack chairs woven in between weathered wooden rockers and a Pawley’s Island hammock. Hints of sea shells accessorize nicely.  A powdery blue ceiling perfects the look, and according to old Charleston tales, this tradition keeps evil spirits away.

              Whether through architectural elements or natural accessories, incorporating low country charm can be a cultural experience.  Small groupings and sentimental collections can fill a space while adding a designer’s touch.

   An original oil on canvas lowcountry scene beautifully depicts our surroundings.