Plus, popular home furnishings brand Serena & Lily opens in the French Quarter
On the Move
The Loomia has moved to a larger, more central, and highly visible location on Coleman Boulevard next to Rachel Urso Real Estate. Husband-and-wife-owners Farhi and Nilay Sengun launched their business online in 2017 and opened their first store in March 2020, days before the pandemic forced retailers to close. Since then, they’ve grown their specialty boutique that offers ethically made textiles sourced from native craftsmen in Turkey, featuring simple-yet-sophisticated kimonos, robes, handwoven towels, throws, and more in geometric patterns and neutral color palettes. At the new space, look for their debut brand, The Solora, a clothing and jewelry collection. [The Loomia, 404 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, www.theloomia.com]
At Home
Home brand Serena & Lily opened the doors to its Charleston Design Shop in a historic French Quarter building in January, strengthening Charleston’s identity as a destination for design inspiration and a retail hub for furnishings and decor. The two-story, 4,900-square-foot space features an arched carriageway, exposed brick walls, and a courtyard with a fireplace. In addition to furniture, lighting, bedding, and accessories, customers will find more than 300 textile and wallpaper swatches on display to customize upholstered furniture and rugs, as well as an art gallery, featuring works from local artists Raven Roxanne and Haley Mathewes. A team of SCAD-trained advisers is available to help guide clients in their decision-making. [32 Cumberland St., www.serenaandlily.com]
By Design
The Navy Yard’s newly developed Charleston Design District continues to attract notable home furnishing brands, including Schumacher, which late last year opened a to-the-trade showroom featuring more than 7,000 fabrics, wallpapers, and trims on display in a space decorated by local interior designer Betsy Berry. In the adjacent design shop, customers can find a collection of antiques, pillows, throws, baskets, ceramics, art, and books. Look for the brand to host educational events, trunk shows, book signings, and workshops. Other design-focused businesses that have opened in the district include Kravet, Textures, and Holland & Sherry, along with local brands The Urban Electric Co. and Middleton Made Knives. [2158 Noisette Blvd., visitschumacher.com, www.charlestondesigndistrict.com]
