A modern living room with geometric wallpaper. It features a light gray sofa, two brown armchairs, a black coffee table with books, and a black fireplace. A large mirror hangs above the mantel, and unique lighting fixtures are present. A patterned rug covers the floor.

Reinvented in Charleston

When renovating this classic 1820s home in Charleston’s South of Broad district, Betsy and her team knew that they needed to honor its history while assuring that it fit the needs of the client. Betsy also wanted to honor the home’s more feminine details—creating a tension between feminine and masculine, traditional and contemporary. Favorite design elements include hand-stenciled walls in the living room that both balance and complement the classic woodwork; the original heart of pine floors; a Gracie wallpaper that adorns the dining room, balanced by the original mantel stripped to show its patina and age; and a stenciled floor in the breakfast room added to “age” the new flooring.

A sophisticated dining room features a wooden table and chairs. A vase with greenery is on the table. The walls have intricate floral wallpaper. A brick fireplace with a wooden mantel is visible. Large windows with gold-trimmed curtains let in natural light, and a set of modern pendant lights hangs from the ceiling.
A vintage wooden cabinet with various liquor bottles, including a bottle of gin and whiskey, and glasses sits against a wall with a decorative white floral pattern on olive background. A tray holds a note and candlesticks. A green upholstered chair is partially visible.
Elegant dining room with a light wood table and eight cushioned chairs. The walls feature a brown floral pattern. A wooden fireplace mantel with a painting above it, large windows with cream curtains, and modern pendant lights hang from the ceiling. A decorative bowl centers the table.

“A South of Broad home is a beautiful backdrop in itself,” she says. “I like to allow these historic homes to speak to our small jewel of a city without being too obvious. Drawing upon the dramatic architectural details while keeping the interiors both clean-lined and classic was important to us.”

A cozy living room features a white Eames lounge chair and ottoman on a wooden floor. To the left, a white built-in bookshelf displays books, ceramic vases, and a peacock figurine. A fireplace with a brick interior is topped by a black geometric art piece.
A dining area with a light wood round table and four wicker chairs on a patterned wood floor. A large potted plant with white blooms is beside a window. A white cone-shaped pendant light hangs above the table, which is set with a bowl of red apples and tall candlesticks. A large abstract painting with red and brown tones hangs on the wall.
Stylish room with a dark textured wall featuring an abstract painting above a slim black and gold table. A vase with greenery sits on the table alongside stacked books. Double glass doors with brass handles lead to a sunlit patio, contrasting with the rooms darker tones.
A modern living room with geometric-patterned blue walls and a gray sectional sofa. A large abstract painting with black brushstrokes hangs above the sofa. A white ottoman with books and a plant sits in the center. A circular, dual-color pendant light hangs from the ceiling.
A cozy room features a wooden paneled interior with a modern fireplace. Two framed artworks on the mantel, a dark wooden desk with a table lamp and plant, and a black chair complement the space. The striped rug and brass ceiling light add warmth and elegance to the decor.
A modern interior features a wooden dresser topped with books and a geometric vase holding dried flowers. Above, a rectangular mirror reflects a four-poster bed and a wall lamp. The wallpaper displays a gray and white cloud pattern, adding texture to the space.
A cozy bedroom features a black four-poster bed with white and gray linens. A wicker bench sits at the foot of the bed. The room has gray patterned wallpaper, a fireplace with a mirror above, a gray armchair, and a modern chandelier. Light streams in through two large windows.
A modern bathroom features a double vanity with two mirrors and two sinks. The vanity is adorned with a potted plant. White towels are neatly stacked on a lower shelf. A striped towel hangs on the wall. The room has wooden floors and light-colored walls, with natural light illuminating the space.
A rustic bathroom with exposed wooden beams on a white ceiling. White walls and floor complement the space. A glass shower with marble tiles stands on the left, next to a white vanity with dual sinks and wall-mounted lamps. Two woven baskets and a window with a woven shade are on the right.
A minimalist shower with white marble tiles and a geometric patterned floor. Theres a niche in the wall holding bottles and a brush. A small silver showerhead is mounted on the left. The shower has a marble bench on the right with a couple of sponges placed on it.

Reinvented in Charleston