South carolina homes

After a decade of enjoying their vacation home on 140 acres of verdant working farmland in South Carolina, Leslie and Bob Harris decided to make a permanent move to their peaceful haven—but not without substantial fine-tuning to suit Leslie’s clear creative vision.It all started in 2000, after stumbling upon the house for sale while visiting Bob’s hometown of Indian Land. They purchased it on the spot, bringing the property that had belonged to his great-grandfather—and subsequent…

“You have to visit Charleston,” people say when they find out that I have a food blog and I love to travel. “Make dinner reservations in advance to go to Husk,” is the typical follow-up. “You’ll want to come back,” they end with a knowing smile. Wow, were they right. Charleston was one of the prettiest […]

Learn about this signature house plan in Habersham, South Carolina.

2014 Southern LivingIdea HouseBluffton, South Carolina

South Carolina Coastal Kitchen style

Herlong Architects designed this beautiful coastal-style home in Mount Pleasant, a suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina.

I’ve lived my entire life in the South. I’ve been around the block for a while, from the Southern charm and crawfish cookouts to the sweltering heat. While I grew up in Louisiana, I spent most of my formative years in South Carolina. I’ve been living in South Carolina for almost twenty years now. In that time, I’ve learned much about the state, and there’s a lot to learn. In this article, I'm going to share with you what you need to know about living in South Carolina, plus its pros and…

Beau Clowney Architects has designed this Lowcountry beach house on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island on the coast of South Carolina.

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