Want an entryway that makes a good first impression? Follow the lead of CHD Interiors’ Karsen Hood to create a welcoming foyer. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry, Hood’s design immediately engages the eye with original artwork and bold wallpaper. The practicalities are taken care of, too—a chandelier and mirrored surfaces provide light and ambiance, while an antique bench adds a rustic element. All seem to say, come on in!
“Foo You Looking At?” by Julianne Taylor Style for Mitchell Black, $127-$113 through CHD Interiors
“South Battery Adam” mirror by Friedman Brothers, $2,920 at Historic Charleston Foundation
“Marrakesh” side table, $389 at Ro Sham Beaux
Antique English Bench, call for price through CHD Interiors
“Raye Ink Blue” pillow by Classic Home, $105 through CHD Interiors
“Crystal Cube Basket” chandelier by E.F. Chapman, $3,360 at Circa Lighting
Reflections (acrylic on wood, 16" x 16") by Michelle Woolley Sauter, $449 at www.onecoastdesign.com
Karsen Hood
Who she is: Interior designer with CHD Interiors
On what inspired this look: “The design incorporates shades of blue, reminiscent of the ocean, and organic lines inspired by the movement of marsh grass.”
Find her at: www.chdinteriors.com
photographs by (BENCH) MARGRET WOOD & COURTESY OF (KARSEN HOOD) chd interiors, (MIRROR) HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION, (SIDE TABLE) RO SHAM BEAUX, (CHANDELIER) CIRCA LIGHTING, (PILLOW) CLASSIC HOME, & (PAINTING) ONE COAST DESIGN
