Montage Palmetto Bluff Selects Southern Grace Interiors as Interior Designer for Signature Residences

Before and After, Design Trends, Major Projects

March 9, 2020

Southern Grace Interiors is thrilled to announce that our interior design firm has been selected from among 15 talented local design firms, as the chosen designers to breathe new life into the Montage Palmetto Bluff’s village of signature residences. We’ve already cast an exciting vision for the transformation of these gorgeous Lowcountry homes that involves giving each nook and cranny a fresh, modern, yet distinctly southern update. This project will allow us to freely implement our signature aesthetic while staying true to the unique personality of each home and its surroundings. Needless to say, we can’t wait to begin the transformation process. Be sure to follow the progress of every before-and-after on Instagram! 

Outdoor walking pathImage courtesy of Montage Palmetto Bluff

Montage Palmetto Bluff’s extensive village of rental homes can be accessed by a charming walkway shaded by mossy oaks. This dreamy setting invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy a perfect Lowcountry getaway! Montage manages more than 30 luxury accommodation residences, and we are proud to say that Southern Grace Interiors will work closely with the Montage team to create and implement a new design for each and every property.

These Carolina-style homes are the perfect canvas for our Bluffton-based interior design firm to create interiors that reflect our coastal surroundings. Curious about what kind of atmosphere you might enjoy after walking through the front door of a Montage rental? Here’s a little hint about what’s to come! When choosing design elements, we will pull heavily from Lowcountry life—from boating, to oyster roasting, to horseback riding—as well as marshland flora and fauna. Overall, we want the interior of these homes to reflect the rich experience of life at Palmetto Bluff.

Collage of outdoor naturePhotos: Ben Stern | Jessica Furtney | Palmetto Bluff

The best news? We’re starting with great bones. These rental homes feature beautiful wood flooring, sunshine-filled porches, and modern, open floor plans. Unique elements including ceiling beams, carriage houses, and vintage-style soaking tubs are also present. We plan to elevate, rather than erase, these features by drawing on Palmetto Bluff’s history and designing interior spaces that tell a story.  In anticipation of this undertaking and to give you a clear picture of what we have planned for these homes, here are several projects in Palmetto Bluff that we’ve previously completed.

British West Indies

In a previous collaboration with the Montage, we took a luxury rental home from dark and traditional to bright and coastal. Using high-quality area rugs as our foundation, we created a relaxing color scheme and incorporated accents including dark woods, tropical palm fronds, coastal art prints, and a hint of animal print. The result is an interior that is reminiscent of the British West Indies while still maintaining a strong link to the Lowcountry. 
Living room with couches and chairs
Collage of couches and chairs
End of bed and chair in corner of a bedroomAll images: Southern Grace Interiors

Sweet Southern

This adorable home in Moreland Village was newly built and empty when we first arrived on the scene—and we were tasked with creating a cozy and inviting interior! We opted to paint key elements blue-gray throughout the home and incorporated natural textures through the placement of baskets and woven furniture. We also used our signature ginger jar pottery pieces in the living space, which matched the client’s blue and white wallpaper perfectly! The result is a coastal getaway that is both relaxing and inspiring.

Main living room areaCollage of hallway and fireplace Mirror centerpiece on side table White painted bedroom with large bed BathroomAll images: Southern Grace Interiors

Colorful Modern

We transformed this dark and dated home into a bright and modern vacation rental! We started by repainting the entire house, which brightened the space and gave us a solid foundation to build our design upon. Using the clients’ modern art piece as the centerpiece of our design, we pulled bright corals and calming blue hues into the living space. There are so many things to love about this home, but the kitchen is among our all-time favorite designs!

Living roomCollage of sitting areasKitchen Bedroom Bathroom counterAll images: Southern Grace Interiors

Coastal Cottage

This sweet cottage had beautiful bones—but the space was desperately in need of some energy and life! Combining calming neutrals with pops of color gave this home a welcoming coastal atmosphere. To anchor the design, we opted for black fixtures to contrast against the bright white walls. This cottage is now a charming getaway perfect for introducing guests to Lowcountry living!

Open concept kitchen and living roomCollage of areas in house Fireplace and coffee table Brightly lit bedroom Outside porch with blue chairsAll images: Southern Grace Interiors

Traditional Lowcountry

With this beautiful home, we wanted to bring elements of modern coastal decor into the space while maintaining its traditional Lowcountry vibe. Woven rugs, light walls, and nautical accents all play into the coastal aesthetic, while traditional furniture and artwork anchor the design. We kept the color palette mostly neutral with a handful of green accents including foliage, a beautiful four-post bed, and a magazine-worthy hanging porch swing!

Sitting area of living roomCollage of areas in house Kitchen Porch with swinging couchAll images: Southern Grace Interiors

For our forthcoming projects, we’ll be referencing a collection of inspirations that includes mossy oaks, oyster shells, and the bayside views that are so iconic in Palmetto Bluff and the surrounding areas. Stay tuned for many exciting reveals to come in 2020. We are beyond excited to begin transforming these luxury rental properties, and hope to see you soon at the Montage Palmetto Bluff! 

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