Petite and Powerful

Dana Bacher

Dana Bacher Design, Beaufort, SC

The goal for this 650-sq.-ft. showroom, located just outside the historic coastal downtown of Beaufort, SC, was to capitalize on the community’s charm and deliver a warm and inviting boutique experience. Though the project was dogged by COVID-related delays – labor shortages, permit and licensing delays and delivery issues – Dana Bacher persevered, with advice and help from other local businesses.

In keeping with the showroom’s location, Bacher pursued a coastal color palette for the building’s exterior, utilizing Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy and Chantilly Lace, complemented by a striped fabric awning. The interior was designed with a warm and welcoming home-away-from-home aesthetic in mind. The centerpiece of the showroom is an island also coated in Hale Navy in a callback to the exterior, surrounded by natural walnut for a luxe look. Cabinets from Rutt Quality Cabinetry is featured in the showroom, along with Ashley Norton/Manzoni and Horton Brasses hardware. A large feature window brings the afternoon sun into the space.

Interestingly, this showroom benefits from its location in more ways than the purely aesthetic – its walkability allows Bacher to commute to work on foot, as well as visit other local businesses, reducing her carbon footprint.