South Of Market Storefront in Charleston SC
SOM or South Of Market specializes in unique french antiques, accessories and lighting. Step inside their store to get a lesson on mixing and matching curiosities, patterns and color. Stacked floor to ceiling with all things interesting it is sure to inspire and and stimulate your creativity.
Orange wing chair and cocktail table ottoman pop against neutral furnishings and walls.
This display does a great job of showing how color can transform a space when you choose or are stuck with neutral colored walls. There was a great selection of prints throughout the store and I love how they were mounted on glass with simple dark frames. Art work is a crucial element to finishing a room so be sure to include it in any design budget. I promise it is well worth the investment.
Bead and Metal Chandelier
One of the most engaging things about the store was interesting and unique lighting. Materials ranged from beads, metal and woven materials like above to glass, wire, and transformed objects.
Tone on Tone Design
The above tone on tone works nicely because of the mix of materials and textures. The lighting over this table was so unique and gave such an industrial vibe. The picture does not show it off well but this pair of very large drum lights over this table was impressive in person. I am not sure what they were made from but it looked like culvert pipe. Who would have thought.
Neutral upholstery is a great idea particularly if you like to change it up frequently or hate to commit to one color because you are afraid you will like this years hot new color better. Changes can easily be made to less expensive items like pillows, picture frames and other accessories.
Natural and found objects can add warmth to a space and connect the inside to the outside. Lots of interesting objects can be found here like the straw sculptures on the wall.
