At Home in the Upstate

11/01/2025

At first glance, this 1968 ranch-style home didn’t exactly call out to Marie-Charlotte Piro of Olio Piro and William Harbour. See how one look from the back deck at the idyllic view of a stream, a pond, and a bird sanctuary complete with owls and cardinals, sealed the deal.

In 2021, they decided to buy here and had their hearts set on purchasing a historic home in the traditional Greenville Country Club area.

09/01/2025

Chinoiserie, from the French word “chinois,” meaning “after the Chinese taste,” was favored by artisans worldwide when mimicking the Chinese style and beauty. See how the appeal of these porcelain pieces of art has withstood the test of time.

Any type of Chinoiserie pieces, whether in blue and white, vibrant colors, or darker tones, will add a touch of history to your decor.

08/01/2025

We asked Upstate interior designers to share their favorite tips for creating home bars, and they came through with a wealth of stylish tweaks. From artwork to where to set up your bar, here are some of their creative ideas.

We asked Upstate interiors experts to share their favorite design tips for creating home bars, and they came through.

04/01/2025

What was the goal of Panageries owner Cynthia Masters when designing this Lake Keowee home? Casual elegance and rustic masculinity with some understated feminine touches. Explore our digital gallery to see how they reached this goal.

Cynthia Masters of Panageries, an interior design firm in Greenville, helps turn this Lake Keowee home into a retirement haven.

01/01/2025

From a travel guide to Coastal Mississippi to a couple choosing to change lifestyles from an Augusta Road home to a Pelham Road condo, here are the top atHome stories of 2024 based on pageviews.
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29/12/2024

With specific designs, murals create a portal to botanical-filled jungles, exotic landscapes, or seas of elegant marble. Step inside two local homes, where murals are a vehicle for time travel to eras gone by.

Step inside two local homes, where murals transport visitors to eras past while ushering in beautiful vistas inside the homes.

25/12/2024

After more than 40 years providing construction management, general contracting, and design-build services in the Carolinas and Georgia, Trehel Corporation has expanded into high-end custom residential buildings. See how Matt Ruth’s reputation as a builder of quality homes gave the company confidence to expand into residential construction.

After more than 40 years providing construction management in the Carolinas and Georgia, Trehel has expanded to custom residential building.

19/12/2024

From modern art to historic architecture, Clarksville, Tennessee, oozes with small-town charm. Visit Clarksville TN

Straddling the Tennessee-Kentucky line just 45 minutes from Nashville, Clarksville is a river town that traces its roots back to 1785.

18/12/2024

Over a century of charm is the canvas for new personality in this Lancaster-Woods home, which came to fruition thanks to a collaboration between Peery Homes and Fowler Interiors.

The Lancaster-Woods home in the Alta Vista area of Greenville is a masterclass in intentional, unconventional design.

14/12/2024

Celebrate winter with the latest edition of atHome magazine, brimming with inspiration and the beautiful details that make a house a home.

From hand-painted murals to family-favorite holiday recipes to pleasing pottery, you’ll find it here, along with three stunning feature homes:

- A colorful update to an Alta Vista classic
- A70s-inspired ranch with Miami sizzle
- A lakeside beauty infused with personal touches

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12/12/2024

Cider can be the perfect base for cocktails and mocktails. Jose Ulfe shares five of the most-requested versions from Liquid Catering’s menu to spice up your family gatherings over the holidays.

Ciders are great alternative to beer. Here are some recommendations on where to find cider locally and some goto cocktails.

11/12/2024

What is an Arts and Crafts home? It’s a design philosophy that rejected ornamented Victorian design, which typically showcased handcrafted items, natural materials, built-ins, and exposed beams. See how this aesthetic inspired Tom Atkinson when it came to his own home.

Tom Atkinson hired Craftsman home specialist Trey Cole to build a Hope Street haven

07/12/2024

Kelly Castellani turned to Jill Alper for help curating art as part of her home’s interior design updates. See how Alper's "art dates" lead to the growth of Castellani's collection.

From selecting the original piece to framing, Jill Alper shows how curating can transform a house into a home.

04/12/2024

Worlds away from cookie-cutter chain experiences, these four new Asheville hotels will definitely earn a place on your “must-stay” list.

Worlds away from cookie-cutter chain experiences, these four new Asheville hotels will definitely earn a place on your “must-stay” list.

27/11/2024

Baskets have been used in numerous ways for tens of thousands of years. Incorporating antique, vintage, or new baskets into your decor and displaying them for their intricate beauty is a great way to infuse a practical design element into your home.
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Incorporate baskets, whether antique, vintage, or new, as a part of your decor and display them for their intricate beauty.

26/11/2024

We asked Upstate interior design experts to weigh in on the rules they follow when selecting rugs with clients—and when they bend the rules to create a unique style statement. From size and shape to layering and pattern mixing, read on for the lowdown on floor coverings.

We asked Upstate interior design experts to weigh in on the rules they follow and bend when selecting rugs with clients.

24/11/2024

Security and aesthetics are top of mind for many homeowners in the Upstate. Graham Kimak of Graham Kimak Landscape Designs, LLCMany homeowners in the Upstate prioritize security and aesthetics. Graham Kimak of Graham Kimak Landscape Designs, LLC discusses outdoor lighting trends.

When the sun goes down, outdoor lighting brightens exterior spaces, magnifying a home’s beauty while keeping occupants safe.

23/11/2024

Like the catalog, Ballard Designs is fully equipped to customize almost any item to a homeowner’s vision—from curating entire rooms to taking fabric from your grandmother’s wedding dress and reimagining it as a vanity stool. Keep reading for more on the downtown Greenville location.

Ballard Designs in the old Army Navy Store building is fully equipped to customize almost any item to a homeowner’s vision.