Sullivan’s Island is my forever favorite.
It’s the kind of place that makes you want to do everything better, your morning coffee, your beach walk, your dinner plans, your home. The light is softer. The colors are prettier. Even the air feels curated.
And designing homes on Sullivan’s? It’s a dream.
But here’s the thing: coastal design on an island can go one of two ways.
It can feel elevated and timeless… or it can accidentally drift into “gift shop seaside.”
We are here to avoid that at all costs.
So if you’re searching for a Sullivan’s Island interior designer, here’s how we approach island homes, fresh, layered, and lived-in (with personality).
I will always love a coastal palette. But on Sullivan’s, the most beautiful homes don’t rely on the obvious.
Instead, we pull from what’s actually here:
• oyster shell whites
• sandy neutrals
• marsh greens
• sun-faded blues
• driftwood tones
• and yes… moments of color that feel happy and intentional
Because your home should feel like Sullivan’s Island, not like a printed seashell duvet set.
Want your home to feel high-end without trying too hard? Texture.
Coastal homes have to work harder because the setting is so relaxed. Texture adds richness without adding heaviness.
We love:
• grasscloth and natural wallcoverings
• layered linens
• woven materials (done in a refined way)
• aged woods
• stone that feels organic, not shiny
• finishes that patina beautifully over time
This is what makes a home feel collected instead of decorated.
Sullivan’s Island living is real life: wet hair, sandy towels, kids running in and out, hosting that turns into “just stay for dinner.”
So we design with that in mind:
• performance fabrics that don’t look like performance fabrics
• durable rugs that can handle actual living
• furniture that feels inviting, not precious
• smart storage so your house doesn’t become a beach bag graveyard
Coastal luxury is still luxury. It just knows how to relax.
This is where our studio really shines. We love pattern, and Sullivan’s Island is the perfect place to use it well.
Stripes, botanicals, murals, gingham, quirky prints that feel playful but still polished — yes, yes, yes.
The key is balance:
• anchor with solids + texture
• layer patterns with a shared color story
• keep the architecture feeling clean so the personality doesn’t overwhelm the space
If it feels joyful and timeless at the same time, we did it right.
Our studio is based in the Charleston area and offers full-service interior design, everything from renovation guidance to furnishings, finishes, and sourcing.
If you’re renovating a beach house, furnishing a new build, or ready to make your Sullivan’s Island home feel like the best version of itself, we’d love to help.
Submit a design inquiry and tell us what you’re working on. And if you already know your “non-negotiables” (a cozy reading nook, a kitchen made for hosting, a bunk room that’s actually cute)… include that. That’s the good stuff.
