Charleston is an amazing city. Rich with history and culture, vibrant and stimulating, offering an endless supply of things to see and do. This trip reminded me of where my love of wrought iron, architectural detail, shutters, and neatly manicured courtyards came from. I first visited Charleston when I was in college and my interior design class traveled from the mountains of NC to experience the design influences offered by Charleston SC.
Today I thought I would share some of the beautiful pictures I took in Historic Downtown Charleston.
Love the color of these carriage house doors and the contrast of the wrought iron hinges.
Verandas or "piazzas" on every floor who would not love that?
Colorful row of Charleston Single Houses. An architectural style only one room wide with the narrow end facing the street. Designed to help cross ventilation before there was air conditioning.
Two Meeting Street Inn according to our tour guide the land was a gift from a father to a daughter and her new husband. She was instructed to build what ever she wanted and this is what she built. His home is down the street, the Calhoun Mansion.
Intricate iron work is one of my favorite things to see in Charleston.
One of the many steeples you can see in the "holy city" of Charleston.
It was difficult choosing from the many pictures that I took. I hope you liked what I picked. I get so inspired by great architecture. If you have never been to Charleston I hope you will plan a trip and get there someday. You will not regret it. As I said it is an amazing city. - Marianne