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If you would like help creating the home of your dreams, call us at 843-238-0078 about our design services. You can also purchase nearly everything shown on our website. Whether you are building a new home, furnishing a resort home, or breathing new life into an existing home, you need look no further than Posh Living. We specialize in homes that are warm, personal, practical and stylish.  The Posh philosophy of Substance & Style keeps in mind quality, practicality and sustainability.

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  • Posh Living is the only workroom in coastal South Carolina that makes true custom slipcovers.
  • Our custom Sofa and Chair selection offers three price levels and thousands of fabrics.
  • Our workroom staff are talented; if you can dream it, we can create it.
  • Our fabric shop focuses on the classics – cotton, linen and silk, with bolt goods in stock and the area’s largest sample library.
  • At Posh Living, we are proud to feature natural flooring, recycled products and American made furniture in our store.
  • Sourcing locally and focusing on sustainable, fair trade goods has been a key part of our design philosophy for as long as we can remember – it just makes sense.

Owners and Designers Layla Altman and Kerry Ann Dame  both love to travel and have been engaged in a variety of projects from North and South Carolina to Virginia; and in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and even Toronto, Canada.

We hope you’ll take some time to read about our products and services shown at left.

  • We work closely with our clients to create dream homes from concept to completion.
  • Our one-stop shopping means less stress for you, and a more cohesive, quality result.
  • Our relaxing showroom features an extensive selection of products.
  • With our Workroom Services, everything is taken care of, including fabrication and installation.

Expand your knowledge of design by reading our blog articles. The most recent are below, and there are more in our searchable archive.

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With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for another round of entertaining.  I call it the Spring Itch!  A favorite room of mine is the kitchen when it comes to room makeovers because so much of our time is spent in it with family and friends, cooking great meals.  Nowadays, the kitchen does so much more than just cook.  Here are my five Mini makeover ideas for the kitchen:

Kitchen - After Makeover

Kitchen - After Makeover

Kitchen - Before Makeover

 

1)      Paint

Paint is my favorite medium because it is the least expensive and quickest way to drastically change the look of any space.  You can paint the walls or even put a coat of a lovely color on your cabinets.  If you have wood flooring, how about a stenciled design?  You could go with the classic checkerboard on the diagonal or even something more lyrical.

2)     Re-facing your Cabinets

This is the perfect do-it-yourself project that will transform old shabby cabinets to fresh and updated cabinets!  Basically you remove all your old doors and drawer faces and purchase new ones at a local building supply store.  You’ll need to measure all your existing doors and do a quantity count before you head to the store.  Add new hinges and hardware to the new doors and you won’t believe the difference it will make in the overall appearance of your kitchen.

3)     New Lighting

Get rid of those fluorescents!  Really!  Use incandescent or LED lights to warm up your space and provide good task lighting with a softer glow.  You’ll also no longer have that annoying fluorescent humming sound.  If you have space to add a decorative chandelier over an island or pendants over a bar area, don’t be bashful.   Use decorative fixtures that have personality and color!  This is your opportunity to add a sophisticated punch to your kitchen décor.

4)     Tile Backsplash

Not only is tile great for updating your kitchen and adding a touch of interest, it is also very practical especially around the stove and sink areas.  Tiles and sealed stone are resistant to staining and extremely easy to clean.  If you want a modern look, use larger format tiles like a 12”x12” turned on the diagonal.  For more traditional homes, stay will smaller 4”x4” or 3”x6” subway tiles.  Add decos or decorative tiles into the mix for a more personalized design.

5)     Get Organized

Eliminating unnecessary clutter and small appliances on the countertops creates aesthetic and functional improvements to your kitchen.  First remove everything from your countertops.  Only put back items that need to be easily accessible and that are used every day.  The other items can be stored in cabinets or maybe it is time to donate them.  You may want to purchase attractive canisters to sit on your countertops for small items or foods that you need to reach quickly.

I hope these design tips help you to make positive changes in your kitchen as well as make everyday a little less hectic and a more beautiful experience.

Layla S. Altman, ASID is the co-owner of Posh Living in Surfside Beach.  She can be reached at 238-0078 or by email: layla@poshsurfside.com

Copyright 2012 by Layla S. Altman.  May not be reproduced without permission.


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