Charleston is where the Lowcountry story begins. From the gas-lit streets of the French Quarter to the grand antebellum mansions of the South of Broad neighborhood, from the restored Victorians of Wagener Terrace to the new luxury condominiums rising along the Upper Peninsula — Charleston is a city of houses that matter. Houses with history, with character, and with owners who care deeply about how their homes look and live.
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Charleston Design Center has been serving homeowners, interior designers, architects, and commercial clients throughout Charleston for years. Whether you are renovating a 150-year-old single house on Tradd Street, updating a penthouse in a new Peninsula development, or outfitting a commercial office on East Bay Street — we are the design resource that brings together every material your project needs, in a single showroom twelve minutes across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
Why Charleston Homeowners Choose CDC
Preservation-Minded Material Expertise
Charleston's historic homes demand a specific kind of knowledge. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation govern what can and cannot be changed on properties in the city's historic districts. Our design team has worked on countless projects in these neighborhoods — and we know which flooring materials replicate the character of original heart pine without triggering preservation concerns, which cabinet styles are appropriate for historic kitchen contexts, and which products will satisfy both the Board of Architectural Review and the homeowner's vision for a modern, functional kitchen.
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For historic Charleston properties, we frequently specify: wide-plank white oak or reclaimed-look engineered hardwood that respects the scale of original flooring, painted cabinetry in historically appropriate profiles and finishes, and countertop materials that bridge traditional character with modern performance.
Charleston's Architectural Range — We Serve All of It
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Meticulous preservation-aware renovations; premium materials; historic character maintained. South of Broad and Old & Historic District:
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Mixed residential; renovation for both primary and investment properties. Downtown Peninsula (Harleston Village, Cannonborough, Radcliffeborough):
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Active renovation corridor; design-forward homeowners; strong design center engagement. Upper Peninsula (NoMo, Park Circle area):
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Victorian and Craftsman stock; renovation-active neighborhoods with growing investment: Wagener Terrace, Hampton Park, North Central:
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Office, retail, and hospitality fit-out; commercial flooring and surfaces; high design standard. Downtown commercial (East Bay, King Street, Meeting Street):
Commercial Projects in Charleston
Charleston's thriving commercial market — the hotels along East Bay, the offices expanding into the Upper Peninsula, the retail destinations on King Street, and the restaurant scene that has made Charleston a national culinary destination — requires commercial-grade design resources that most residential showrooms cannot support. Through our commercial division, we supply flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and surfaces for office build-outs, retail environments, restaurant and hospitality interiors, and multi-unit residential developments throughout the city.
Products and Services for Charleston Clients
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Hardwood, LVP, tile, stone, and carpet — installation teams serving all Charleston zip codes. Flooring installation:
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Kitchen and bath cabinets from Fabuwood, Grabill, Ultracraft, Fieldstone, and other premium lines. Custom and semi-custom cabinetry:
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Quartz, granite, quartzite, and marble — fabrication and installation Countertops:
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Complete renovation management from design through installation. Kitchen and bathroom renovation:
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Wholesale pricing through our Wholesale Appliance Center Appliances:
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Coastal-rated products with professional installation. Windows and doors:
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Commercial-grade flooring, countertops, and cabinetry for offices, retail, and hospitality. Commercial surfaces:
15 Minutes from the Peninsula. A World of Difference.
Our showroom at 3130 N Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant is twelve to fifteen minutes from downtown Charleston via the Ravenel Bridge — close enough to visit during a lunch break, close enough to bring clients without inconvenience. What you will find when you arrive: 15,000 square feet of fully curated design displays, a team of designers with deep knowledge of Charleston's specific design context, and every material your project needs under one roof.
Charleston's Design Resource — Minutes Across the Bridge.
Visit our Mount Pleasant showroom or call (843) 806-4470 to schedule a consultation for your Charleston home or commercial project.