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Cool, Cool Summer July 2014
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An idyllic Sullivan’s Island retreat
The Makers 10 local artisans
& their fine home furnishings
Plus!
Folly Eats Where to dine
and drink on the beachthissummer “Charleston is an amazing place for the arts and a constant source of inspiration. i walk the city, and it feeds my soul.” (See “The Makers,” page 96.)
Re+Find architectural salvage, the season’s best beach bags, fresh blackberry desserts, & the Designer Showhouse
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If you’ve roamed the streets around Colonial Lake, you’re sure to know the graceful antebellum home at 67 Rutledge Avenue, painted pink and boasting a broad front porch with Moorish arches framed in latticework. This spring, you may even have noticed that the porch was dressed with inviting new furnishings and that a sign out front proclaimed the 1852 residence as the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc.’s (CSOL®) 37th annual Designer Showhouse. Seventeen interior designers donated their time to transform 12 rooms for a month of tours that raised funds for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra as well as CSOL® educational and outreach programs. Here, take a peek at the rooms through the designers’ eyes
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Constructed in 1852 with Italianate and Gothic features, this was originally the home of Colonel James Henry Taylor and remained in his family for 115 years.
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Piazza CICI MOSS The Designer: After studying fashion and design in New York City, Moss started Cici Moss Interiors in Boston in 1990, bringing the business to Charleston in 2006. The Room: In this comfortable outdoor room, a celadon color palette blends with—rather than distracts from—the natural greenery surrounding the home, Moss explains. “The Moroccan details in the exterior woodwork were the key for the main design element in the custom outdoor rug,” she notes, and plants and hanging baskets played a large role in making the space inviting. Consider This: Traditionally indoor accessories—such as a vintage bar cart—can be enjoyed outdoors, too. Cici Moss Interiors: 1078 Blakeway St., Daniel Island; (843) 377-8100
Music Room MARILYN MAURIELLO
Mauriello arranged the baby grand—where musicians played during the Showhouse—between two magnificent windows, treated simply with sheer cotton on their lower halves for added softness.
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The Designer: With nearly 20 years of interior design experience, this Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) creates timeless, livable interiors. The Room: A painting of Radio City Music Hall from King Street’s Atelier Gallery was the starting point for a welcoming space where a family might gather round the 1770s Chippendale library table to play games or enjoy music. Mauriello gave the art prime billing above the marble fireplace. Nearby, she added storied accessories, such as framed vintage jockey silks, for a casually elegant look. Mix to Match: “Don’t be afraid to mix things up, using serious antiques with modern touches and colorful paintings to achieve a design that is uniquely your own.” M Marilyn Mauriello Interior Design Ltd.: (843) 377-8436, D marilynmauriello.com m 152 / c h a r l e s t o n
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Kitchen
Relaxed hues soften the brick and wood elements in this historical space.
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AUDREY WOOD The Designer: Wood is the owner and principal designer of Creekside Interiors, a home furnishings boutique and design studio in Mount Pleasant. She has 11 years of experience in designing residential interiors. The Room: Envisioning a well-appointed kitchen that remained true to its Old World charm, Wood mixed vintage rustic pieces with elegant new furnishings. She chose a relaxed scheme of blue, grey, beige, and ivory to soften the copious brick and wood and mingled fine fabrics with more casual linens. Smart Idea: Have a small dining space? Bring in a glass-topped table to help the room feel more open.
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Creekside Interiors: 122 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant; (843) 884-3636; creeksideinteriors.com
Light colored furnishings and a mirror accented by antique picture frames keep the room “awake” despite low natural light.
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Formal Living Room MEGAN SANDEFUR, LANCE GRIFFITH, HANNAH MAYO, & MICHELLE STILL The Designers: In 1977, the Griffith family established CHD Interiors, and present owner and lead designer Lance Griffith carries on the tradition with his “Lowcountry chic” style. The company’s experienced staff takes on projects all along the Eastern seaboard. The Room: Rich purples—from the hand-knotted rug right up to the ceiling—create intimacy and warmth while stating the importance of this formal space that doesn’t sacrifice comfort (check out that green velvet sofa). Advice from the Pros: “Any space can be made to feel modern— the 19th-century architecture of this room gives a solid foundation that enriches the transitional furnishings of our design,” says Griffith. CHD Interiors: 280 W. Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant; (843) 571-2446 & 1088 Mall Dr., Murrells Inlet; (843 ) 357-1700; chdinteriors.com
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Dining Room & Birder’s Study
Dark marine-blue paint helps the high ceiling feel lower, directing focus to the room’s interior, where the table is dressed in antique linens, raku pottery, and coastal accents.
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TERI BERGIN The Designer: With a strong background in kitchen, bath, and garden design, Bergin has designed spaces in West Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, California, and South Carolina. Dining Room: Tucked between the kitchen and the birder’s study, this room needed to visually complement its neighbors. Repetition of colors, as well as bird-themed artwork, did the trick, while an intentionally small table allowed for easy movement through the space. Bergin chose intriguing accessories—such as the tabletop display of raku pottery, antique linens, and glassware—to invite visitors to linger. Birder’s Study: This small room with four doors, two windows, a fireplace, a
A glass-topped desk was fabricated from red iron stools and shelving.
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radiator, and dim period lighting was a challenge. Bergin met it by painting the woodwork with a metallic glaze to reflect light and by choosing furniture that doesn’t stop visitors’ line of sight. Bird-themed art and accessories join rugs and pillows to add interest. Try This: To make a room feel bigger and brighter, employ reflective surfaces, task lighting, and open-structure furniture. Bergin Design Group: (304) 617-0864
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Master Bedroom JEFF MCKINNEY & RANDY GRUSSING
The Designers: The owners of Architectural Antiques and Design as well as design showroom Circe, Jeff McKinney has a background in retail and interior design, while Randy Grussing has degrees in interior design and art. The Room: Furnishings that feel as though they were collected over generations make this grandly proportioned space warm and cheerful. Antiques, contemporary art, and “upscaled” salvage items “reflect not just the history of the home, but also the tastes of 21st-century occupants,” say the designers, whose color palette was inspired by a stunning sunset over the Ashley River.
McKinney and Grussing coined the term “Charleston Indochine” for the look they created here.
Worth Repeating: A small painting can benefit from being surrounded by a larger empty frame, with the exposed wall color between the two becoming an effective mat. Architectural Antiques & Design: 1011-A St. Andrews Blvd., (843) 571-3389, architecturalantiquesanddesign.com Circe: 903-C St. Andrews Blvd., (843) 556-8880, circehome.com
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CATHY PATERSON & WIGGIE BITTER The Designers: With offices in Charleston and New York, Bitter and Paterson specialize in “modern traditional” design. The Room: Hand-painted wallpaper serves as a neutral backdrop for pops of coral color, and the window treatment cornices incorporate the Moorish arch design found on the home’s front porch. A black-lacquered desk adds a modern touch and allows the glam sitting room to double as an office. Lesson Learned: If a space has multiple doorways, create “rooms within a room.” For examples, see the sitting area and the desk corner at left.
Touches of gilt in the side tables, mirrors, and even the wallpaper add glamour.
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This Mary Poppinsthemed nursery features a silhouette of the nanny and carousel-shaped valances painted with horses.
Nursery CATHY SWIDER The Designer: For over 30 years, Swider has designed interiors up and down the East Coast. Based out of her shop, Cose Belle, with its furnishings and accessories, she aligns her passion with her clients’ vision to incorporate custom elements into beautiful spaces. The Room: The home’s Victorian architecture inspired a whimsical rendition of Mary Poppins in the nursery, including a hand-painted silhouette of the beloved nanny. Period furnishings, such as the wrought-iron canopy crib, further reinforce the theme. Pro Secret: Open a narrow room with two paint colors, such as the lavender faux-cloud painting on two walls and light cream on the others.
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Cose Belle Interior Design Services: (843) 973-7213, (860) 460-3898, cosebellecharleston.com
A quote by Marilyn Monroe is stenciled onto the wall of this feminine bath.
DIANA GRABOWSKI The Designer: Fabrics are a constant inspiration for Grabowski, who earned her BS in textile design from Philadelphia University. She focuses on redesign, bringing back to life what you already have. Also a Certified Stenciler through the International Decorative Artisans League, she has been leaving her artistic mark in homes since 1997. The Room: The original claw-foot tub set the romantic tone for this feminine space. Curtains made of silky damask in lilac hues became the focal piece. The remaining elements, from the stencils on the walls to the gilding on the accessories, all tie into the fabric. Hide Away: Disguise unsightly utilities, such as a hot water heater and gas line. In this case, that was accomplished with the damask curtain and skirted dressing table.
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Girl’s Bedroom
Gold, coral, and a bit of lavender lend sophistication to a girly pink bedroom.
ELIZABETH NEWMAN & LAURIE COOPER The Designers: Elizabeth Newman, a Mount Pleasantbased interior designer and owner of Elizabeth Newman Interior Design, partnered with Charleston Revisions store owner Laurie Cooper, known for her expertise in mid-century modern and Hollywood regency furnishings.
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The Room: Using pinks, corals, and gold, they aimed to create a playful yet sophisticated space for a teenage girl. Hollywood regency furnishings offer glam elements, while a few modern pieces and textures keep it fun. Expert Advice: Embrace quirky features. Using a day bed maximized space in the L-shaped room, while skirting the corner sink in a cute fabric and adding a vanity mirror helped blend it into the space. Charleston Revisions: 14 Windermere Blvd., (843) 410-1651 & 1212/1214 Fairmont Ave., Mount Pleasant; (843) 388-7880; charlestonrevisions.com Elizabeth Newman Interior Design: (843) 696-7024, elizabethnewmanid.com
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Historic Bathroom ELISA CHRISTINE CONSTANZER The Designer: With over seven years of experience, a BA in interior design, and a family history in the construction industry, the Allied ASID member founded ElisaChristine LLC in 2012. The Room: As the home is reputed to be one of the first in Charleston with indoor plumbing, Constanzer kept the focus on the architectural details of the circa-1852 copper tub, while updating the rest, including the vanity, armoire, and beadboard walls. A neutral grey palette with a splash of pink sets the tone. Accessories, such as steel palm leaves, drift wood, shells, and urchins, incorporate the natural beauty of the shore. Design Tip: Transform a boring brown sink base by adding architectural moulding elements and painting it a complementary color, in this case the same pink as the ceiling.
A circa-1852 copper tub is the focus in this neutral-hued space splashed with pink.
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2014 Designer òhowhouse âommittee: Co-Chair: Marilyn Mauriello Designer Liaison & Co-Chair: Carol Lou Yaeger House Day Chairs: Teri Bergin, Dottie Carol Lou Yaeger, who Hardin, Sue Ingram, Susan Sanders, & Carol this year served as the designer liaison, coWood chair, Charleston magaBoutique Chair: zine liaison, and chair of multiple committees, Mary Ellen Ondo has played a leading role Boutique Co-Chair: in organizing the ShowGail Maginnis house for 14 years. Boutique, Corner of Opulence: Angela Hall Boutique Treasurer: Margot Anderson Café Chair: Jackie Gawthrop Café Co-Chair: Lynn Russell Design Consultant: Roberta Ketchin Designer Sales Chair & Treasurer: Patti Tully Designer Sales Co-Chair: Carmen Mikolajcik-Miles Distribution Co-Chairs: Frank deLoach & Stuart Hotchkiss House Operations: Janette Moody Marketing & Publicity Chair: Carolyn Witte Music Coordinator Chair: Caroline Thibault Photography: Wally Briedis Staffing: Peggy Cross Tickets-Advance: M.E. Canaday Ticket Co-Chairs: Andrea deLoach & Claudia Porter Treasurer-House: Sam Gawthrop Zoning & Community Affairs: Marion Schools CSOL President: Sue Ingram CSOL VP Projects: Patti Tully CSOL Treasurer: Kathy Pease 158 / c h a r l e s t o n
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