Hughes Design Associates Designs Private Residence on Kiawah Island in Charleston, South Carolina

Sarasota, FL, March 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Hughes Design Associates, a premier full-service interior design firm led by world-renowned interior designer, Pamela Hughes, recently completed the design of a beautiful private residence on Kiawah Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The exterior of the home – one of the largest on Kiahwah Island – was designed by nationally-recognized and respected architect, Robert A.M. Stern.

The Kiawah Island residence was designed by Pamela and her design team as a sanctuary for the family to relax and retreat. Finishes were carefully selected to reflect an informal and casual atmosphere. They included soft palettes of color, rich-yet-durable fabrics, distressed woods, informal furniture, and traditional light fixtures appropriate for beachside living. An emphasis was placed on painted and antique finishes, avoiding anything “new-looking” or shiny.

The entire home has a soft patina appropriate to a beach setting. Many of the furnishings, particularly the lighting, were custom-designed, made in the US, and crafted by hand. Art, both new and antique, was thoughtfully selected and is displayed throughout the home to showcase talented local and regional artists and artisans from the South Carolina area.

Hughes Design Associates is celebrated for progressive and dynamic interior architectural services. The firm has created complete interior design packages for countless luxury hotels, spas, and private residences and is known for designing some of the most magnificent residences and hotel properties worldwide, including over ten Ritz Carlton properties, The Cloister at Sea Island, The historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC, and the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia.

With offices in McLean, VA, Sarasota, FL, and New York, NY, and a staff of more than 20 talented designers working on projects concurrently, Hughes Design Associates has the reach of a large interior design firm and the personality of a high end boutique firm. Pamela Hughes oversees every project, emphasizing that each design is unique and based on influences from a client’s personality, lifestyle, and taste to a building’s history, clientele, and sense of place.

For more information about Hughes Design projects or to speak with Pamela Hughes about a new design project, please visit http://hughesdes.com or call 703-442-3200.

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