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<strong>Tropical Vibes</strong> - Shaded by banana trees, this screened porch feels like an adult tree house. Designer Alexandra Howard used grass matting, bamboo furniture, and her parents’ collectibles to give it the breeziness of a South Asian veranda. <strong>Location:</strong> Downtown, Harleston Village <strong>Issue:</strong> September 2022, “East Meets West”<strong> Photographer:</strong> Julia Lynn <a href="https://charlestonmag.com/features/east_meets_west_designer_alexandra_howard_blends_asian_antiques_with_classic_charleston#"><strong>>>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE</strong></a>

Tropical Vibes - Shaded by banana trees, this screened porch feels like an adult tree house. Designer Alexandra Howard used grass matting, bamboo furniture, and her parents’ collectibles to give it the breeziness of a South Asian veranda. Location: Downtown, Harleston Village Issue: September 2022, “East Meets West” Photographer: Julia Lynn >>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

<strong>Dinner with a View</strong> - Designer Jenny Keenan enlisted Brian Hall of Kistler Design Co. to craft this custom teak table with an organic look that perfectly suits this sleek deck and provides a clean backdrop for branch-patterned chairs. Trading wire for more commonly used wood or metal railings gives a nearly uninterrupted view of the surrounding maritime scrub and ocean in the distance. <strong>Location:</strong> Sullivan’s Island <strong>Issue:</strong> July 2014, “The Art of Summer” <strong>Photographer:</strong> Julia Lynne <a href="https://charlestonmag.com/features/the_art_of_summer"><strong>>>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE</strong></a>

Dinner with a View - Designer Jenny Keenan enlisted Brian Hall of Kistler Design Co. to craft this custom teak table with an organic look that perfectly suits this sleek deck and provides a clean backdrop for branch-patterned chairs. Trading wire for more commonly used wood or metal railings gives a nearly uninterrupted view of the surrounding maritime scrub and ocean in the distance. Location: Sullivan’s Island Issue: July 2014, “The Art of Summer” Photographer: Julia Lynne >>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

<strong>Get Cozy</strong> - For her own home, designer Melissa Lenox furnished her riverfront deck with an outdoor sectional in a rugged Perennials fabric, accessorized with Clay McLaurin throw pillows and tropicals planted in monochromatic containers for a cohesive look. <strong>Location:</strong> Downtown, Lowndes Pointe <strong>Issue:</strong> August 2022, “Dreaming Again” <strong>Photographer:</strong> Katie Charlotte <a href="https://charlestonmag.com/features/after_selling_her_dream_home_on_the_banks_of_the_ashley_river_interior_designer_melissa#"><strong>>>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE</strong></a>

Get Cozy - For her own home, designer Melissa Lenox furnished her riverfront deck with an outdoor sectional in a rugged Perennials fabric, accessorized with Clay McLaurin throw pillows and tropicals planted in monochromatic containers for a cohesive look. Location: Downtown, Lowndes Pointe Issue: August 2022, “Dreaming Again” Photographer: Katie Charlotte >>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

<strong>Swing Shift </strong>- A swing is a must for a Lowcountry porch. Designer Melissa Ervin covered this one in Sunbrella “Palm” canvas, adding the contemporary rattan Infinity loungers from Fritz Porter as a playful, artistic touch. <strong>Location:</strong> Sullivan’s Island <strong>Issue:</strong> June 2021, “Turn Back Time” <strong>Photographer:</strong> Julia Lynn <a href="https://charlestonmag.com/features/turn_back_time_a_rambling_1970s_beach_house_is_transformed_into_a_classic_coastal_cottage#"><strong> >>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE</strong></a>

Swing Shift - A swing is a must for a Lowcountry porch. Designer Melissa Ervin covered this one in Sunbrella “Palm” canvas, adding the contemporary rattan Infinity loungers from Fritz Porter as a playful, artistic touch. Location: Sullivan’s Island Issue: June 2021, “Turn Back Time” Photographer: Julia Lynn >>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

<strong>Inside Out </strong>- This expansive screened porch maximizes indoor/outdoor living, offering a lounging space, complete with a fireplace and television in the foreground and dining for six beyond. Furnishings include the dining table and seating from Restoration Hardware, coffee table by Williams Sonoma Home, striped ottomans from GDC Home, and custom throw pillows in fabrics by Savannah Hayes. <strong>Location:</strong> Sullivan’s Island <strong>Issue:</strong> May 2023, “Art on the Beach” <strong>Photographer:</strong> Katie Charlotte <a href="https://charlestonmag.com/features/art_on_the_beach_an_artist_is_drawn_back_to_sullivan_s_island_to_find_space_for_her_family#"><strong>>>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE</strong></a>

Inside Out - This expansive screened porch maximizes indoor/outdoor living, offering a lounging space, complete with a fireplace and television in the foreground and dining for six beyond. Furnishings include the dining table and seating from Restoration Hardware, coffee table by Williams Sonoma Home, striped ottomans from GDC Home, and custom throw pillows in fabrics by Savannah Hayes. Location: Sullivan’s Island Issue: May 2023, “Art on the Beach” Photographer: Katie Charlotte >>CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE

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