Form follows function.
This is our design philosophy.
All facets of your ideal lifestyle are considered, from how you live to how you want to feel.
Spaces come to life through your vision & our design management expertise– from foundation to finishes, regardless of scope.
Interior & Architectural Design
PWD Studio's approach to interior design focuses on expert spatial planning, personalized solutions, a relaxed sense of place, and emphasizing your personal style through our global design perspective.
With expertise in design-build projects, historic restorations, renovations, and new construction, our in-house designers partner with local builders, architects, and structural engineers to facilitate the full scope of all projects, ensuring your vision is realized.
Commercial & Hospitality Design
From large scale commercial spaces, to hospitality environments, and even rental properties, our residential design sensibilities extends to hospitality and commercial projects.
We excel in refined, comfortable, and welcoming public spaces that emphasize the client experience and leave a lasting impression. Our spatial planning expertise, focus on custom fabrication, and merging of design aesthetics create spaces that feel familiar, yet fresh.
Custom Fabrication
PWD Mercantile
Furniture should function beyond its intended purpose. The height of a shelf, the way a chair supports you—these details may seem small, but they shape your experience of a space.
Our lifestyle-oriented design process was born out of the belief that functionality and aesthetic go hand in hand. When there isn’t a product already out there to ensure this outcome– PWD Studio creates it.
Our Design Philosophy
design philosophy
Great design begins with understanding your vision and daily rhythms. From historic homes to modern coastal retreats, our approach emphasizes thoughtful spatial planning and timeless aesthetics, resulting in environments that are enduringly functional and beautiful, for every season of life.
We create residential and commercial spaces through a comprehensive, client-focused design process that prioritizes personalized design solutions and experiences. With expertise in both interiors and project management, our team crafts custom spaces that reflect your unique needs while honoring Charleston’s rich history and embracing the natural beauty of the Lowcountry.
From foundation to finishes, every decision is carefully tailored to bring your dream home to life. Whether you’re redesigning, renovating, or building a custom home, we lead you through every step of the process with precision, creativity, and relentless attention to detail, exceeding your expectations of what ‘home’ can feel like.
Phase I: Discovery & Schematic Design
We gain a thorough understanding of your story, vision, project scope, and how your space should function to amplify your rhythm & daily routines. Learning about your objectives informs our preliminary discussions on budget and project timeline.
Initial concepts are used to create preliminary plans, perspective sketches, and digital representations that provide visualizations of your project’s aesthetic and spatial functionality. From these renderings, clear direction is established that informs the substantive design process.
Phase II: Design Development
This phase is a refinement of the schematic design, where the team completes design revisions that result in a detailed set of plans. Depending on the scope of the project, this could include architectural plans, 3D drawings, finish selections, and FF&E. The goal of this phase is to indicate a finished appearance and functional operation of the space and ensure there is a clear expectation of associated costs.
Phase III: FF&E & Project Managment
We procure cost estimates and lead times while purchasing FF&E. This leads to the procurement of all necessary materials and personnel required to complete the project.
Project Management is an ongoing phase that includes liaising between the client and all third parties. This may include checking the status of in-progress projects, communicating with vendors, collaborating with general contractors & subcontractors, producing cost-effective solutions as problems arise, and scheduling FF&E deliveries and installations.
What distinguishes our process is our dedicated operations department. Our in-house finance, operations, warehouse, and procurement teams work together to seamlessly manage, organize and maintain all facets of the design process.
Phase IV: Installation & Completion
In addition to frequent site visits, we coordinate product delivery, installation, and remain on-site during installations to manage personnel.
Towards the final stages of the project’s development, PWD Studio schedules the delivery and installation of final furnishings, as well as manages the timeline and styling of products. We are readily available throughout the project, culminating in welcoming you to your new space.