From the showstopping bottle-cap portrait of Frida Kahlo by Molly B. Right, which has pride of place in the living room, to smaller pieces, such as portraits of the Williamsons’ twin sons, Ben and Henry, by Cecile Fletcher, nestled atop the custom wood console.
Allison Williamson, founder and director of Charleston Artist Collective, and her husband, Bright, (with pup Chief) moved into this airy Old Mount Pleasant home in 2021 and filled it with treasured works.
White oak floors set the tone in the sun-drenched entryway, punctuated by a Serena & Lily globe chandelier. A fiber-embellished mirror by Ben and Aja Blanc hangs above the hall table, with a custom Bibelot Home lamp shade adding warmth.
The bar area off the dining room doubles as a gallery wall, its shelves displaying works by Don ZanFagna and Slava Roubonov, as well as leather-wrapped glasses from Clayton & Crume and African artifacts collected by Bright’s father.
A Zuma Imports runner leads the way to Allison’s home office.
Perched on the handcrafted wrought-iron staircase, Boss peers into the living room where Chief hangs on the sofa. A figurative painting by Anne Darby Parker sits on an Anthropologie dresser.
The living room, its walls painted in Benjamin Moore “Chantilly Lace,” showcases the couple’s layered approach to collecting. An Arteriors chandelier presides over the space, where a vintage bamboo coffee table from Celadon centers the seating area that includes West Elm sofas, an antique stool upholstered in fabric from Peter Dunham Textiles, and pillows from Apartment No. 3.
An abstract by Brian Coleman hangs above the hearth, which features handmade Walker Zanger tile. A photograph by Leigh Webber of the couple’s twin sons in the pool at their former home and an abstract work by Cindy DeAntonio line the wall near the entryway.
The kitchen, with its 18-foot vaulted ceiling, features Thermador appliances, a locally crafted zinc hood, a Bianco Avion marble island, and “Blizzard” quartz countertops from Caesarstone.
In the adjacent dining area, a playful Wilfred Spoon oil painting adds color and a touch of whimsy to the space that hosts a custom dining table, Celadon chairs, and a vivid rug purchased during travels to Marrakesh.
Tabarka Studio handmade terra-cotta tiles create a textured backsplash beneath “Goodman” pendants from Visual Comfort. Artworks by Slava Roubonov, Sarah Schools, and Rebecca Jack line the walls.
Artworks by Slava Roubonov, Sarah Schools, and Rebecca Jack line the walls.
The den, painted in Benjamin Moore “Kendall Charcoal,” provides a moody counterpoint to the home’s otherwise light palette. A generous Four Hands sofa is paired with a Celadon coffee table, while a triptych by Serena Dugan and artwork by Diana Garrett pop from the dark walls. A Moroccan rug adds texture underfoot.
In the corner reading nook, a vintage chair reupholstered in custom fabric sits beneath built-in shelves displaying collected treasures. On the adjacent wall, an oil painting of Preservation Hall jazz musicians by New Orleans artist Jim Pennington is one of Allison’s most cherished finds.
A large painting by a Russian artist from Allison’s Park City gallery days commands the primary suite, its gilt frame striking against the soft palette. A smaller work by Liz Burnet sits bedside alongside a Visual Comfort lamp.
The primary bath offers a spa-like retreat, with a freestanding soaking tub, maple built-in shelving lined with family photographs and collected objects, a Serena & Lily pendant, and artwork by Michelle Owenby.
The upstairs guest bedroom features a bold accent wall painted in Clare “Current Mood,” a dark teal that complements artwork by Caroline Creson. A fabric headboard and pillows from Celadon add texture.
The guest bath features MissPrint “Muscat Small” wallpaper in pink, a Herman Miller “Nelson Ball Bubble” pendant, and a tasseled Serena & Lily shower curtain.
The covered back porch, outfitted with furniture from West Elm and Celadon pillows, functions as an outdoor living room, complete with a gas fireplace and views of the home’s Italian-inspired elevated garden—a natural extension of the Williamsons’ relaxed, indoor-outdoor Lowcountry lifestyle.
Charleston Artist Collective founder Allison Williamson turned her contemporary abode into a living gallery
