Homes & Design
Architecture, interiors and the finest addresses in the state.
The Backyard Cottage Comes to the Carolina Yard
Accessory dwelling units are reshaping how families house aging parents, grown children and guests — and quietly densifying the state's neighborhoods.
The Invisible Luxury of the Carolina Smart Home
At the high end, home technology has grown so seamless it disappears — and integrators are the new must-have members of the design team.
The Great Outdoors, Refined: Carolina's Outdoor-Living Boom
In a climate made for it, the state's designers are building outdoor rooms as considered and luxurious as anything indoors.
The Salvage Hunters Giving Old Carolina New Life
Reclaimed heart pine, antique hardware and architectural fragments are prized ingredients in the state's most characterful interiors.
The Southern Palette: How Carolina Designers Use Color
From haint-blue porch ceilings to soft, light-washed interiors, color in the Carolina home carries meaning as well as beauty.
The Bath as Sanctuary: Carolina's Spa-Inspired Retreats
The primary bathroom has become the home's most personal luxury, and the state's designers are treating it as a private wellness retreat.