Form follows function. This is our design philosophy, which considers all facets of your lifestyle, from how you live to how you want your space to feel.

Your space is personalized
through your vision & our design management expertise–
from foundation to finishes, regardless of scope.

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.

In the initial design meeting, PWD Studio gains a thorough understanding of the client’s story, vision, and project scope. The team gathers information on the space and determines how it should function to amplify the client’s living experience. A thorough understanding of the client’s objectives and key results inform the preliminary discussion on budget and project timeline.

In this phase, PWD Studio begins the conceptual design of the project. Initial concepts are used to create preliminary plans, perspective sketches, and digital representations that provide visualizations of the project’s direction in terms of aesthetic and spatial functionality. A clear direction is established that will inform the substantive design process.

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.

Architectural Design: Construction Documents & Procurement

Once the client is comfortable with all designs produced during design development, a set of construction documents is generated that consist of drawings and specification requirements. This leads to the procurement of all necessary materials and personnel required to complete the construction of the project.

Interior Design: FF&E Documents & Procurement

In this phase, PWD Studio procures associated cost estimates and lead times to execute design concepts. PWD Studio manages the purchasing of FF&E including but not limited to: appliances, plumbing, lighting, tile, furniture, rugs, window treatments, and accessories.

This ongoing phase includes liaising between the client and all third parties assigned to the project. 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, warehouse, and procurement teams work together to seamlessly manage, organize and maintain all facets of the design process.

Towards the final stages of the project’s development, PWD Studio schedules the delivery and installation of 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.