Coastal kitchen designs are seeing big upgrades in 2026 and beyond, according to Bryan and Wendy Reiss, the husband-and-wife team who own Distinctive Design LLC. Bryan, who is a certified master kitchen and bath designer accredited with the National Kitchen & Bath Association and an award-winning industry author, is passionate about capturing the client’s vision and turning … [Read more...]
Dwellings
We know you love your homes and everything you do with them. It’s your castle and sanctuary, right? Depending on what chapter of life we are in, we might be decorating our very first home, welcoming guests or making memories with children and grandchildren. From the transaction side of buying or selling homes to construction, remodeling, and decorating your new home, Mount Pleasant Dwellings helps you customize for comfort.
2026 Beautiful Homes of Coastal Carolina
For more than 40 years, Mount Pleasant Magazine has been a trusted source for local real estate insight, providing readers with valuable data and information to help guide important decisions about homes, neighborhoods and lifestyle. Whether you are buying your first home, relocating to the area or simply dreaming about what’s next, our goal has always been to connect you with … [Read more...]
Closing with Nina: Buxton & Collie
Nina Ivankovic didn’t walk into law school with a set plan or a five-year roadmap. Like a lot of people, she figured things out as she went. After her first year, she took a job as a law clerk and quickly realized one thing: litigation wasn’t for her. Beyond that, she was still exploring. When she found Buxton & Collie, LLC and its focus on transactional law, it felt … [Read more...]
Backyard Getaways: GrandScapes
Ever since he was a child, Adam Dukes has had a passion for landscaping. With its balance of working outdoors and the natural beauty of the environment, landscaping full-time became a dream for Dukes. That passion eventually led him to the University of Georgia, where he studied landscape architecture, deepening his understanding of both design and functionality. After college, … [Read more...]
Wheels Up. Raven’s Run: Not Your Average Neighborhood
It wasn’t that long ago that I was talking to a friend of mine, Brian Duffy, about the history of his neighborhood Raven’s Run and how the developer was into flying at the time. ‘Why do you think you live in a neighborhood that has a private air strip?’ I asked him. ‘Bill,’ he went on to say, ‘The amount of information you have about the different neighborhoods in and around … [Read more...]
Breath of Fresh Care: Anchor Heating & Air
Integrity. Commitment. Community. These three words best define one of the Charleston area’s leading locally owned and operated HVAC companies: Anchor Heating & Air. While their combined industry experience spans more than 30 years, David and Stephanie Postell have built a thriving, community-driven business of their own in just the past five. The name itself speaks … [Read more...]
More Than Meets The Floor: Carpet Baggers Flooring
Walk into Carpet Baggers Flooring and the first thing you realize is that the name doesn’t tell the whole story. People hear “Carpet Baggers” and assume carpet is where it begins and ends. In reality, carpet is just a small part of what happens here. They are members of the Carpet One buying group, which allows them to offer excellent financing options and unique products you … [Read more...]
Mindful Designs: Interior Motives
When Carol Mitchell retired from her job as an interior designer, she found she couldn’t just walk away from the work she loved. Interior design and decorating are passions that continued to inspire her even after retirement, and rather than slowing down, she chose to channel that passion into something new. This was how Interior Motives was born. Rooted in her lifelong love … [Read more...]
A New Vision for Home Furnishings: One of the Lowcountry’s Most Distinctive Design Destinations
Oftentimes, furniture shopping can feel nearly as painful as car buying – a lengthy process that can leave customers over budget and unsatisfied. Enter the Dawson family’s reinvention of J&K Home Furnishings. Twelve years ago, Chuck Dawson acquired J&K with a vision to revolutionize the home furnishing market in the Lowcountry. His goal was to be more than just a … [Read more...]
The Noble Weight of Beauty: Ardennes Standard
In the forested Ardennes region of Europe, an ancient breed of workhorse, called the Ardennes, defined a generation. These draft horses are rustic, tireless and hard-working. They don’t just endure the harness; they crave the pull. Their true selves shine when they are outside of the stable, working hard and carrying a heavy burden. It is from this “beast of burden” that … [Read more...]