From renowned expert on Southern style, photographer, and author, Susan Sully, comes a new book that celebrates historic and distinct Charleston. The Allure of Charleston showcases the city’s eighteenth- and nineteenth-century styles and demonstrates how they continue to be employed and updated by design professionals today. Exploring the question of what makes Charleston so special, Sully demonstrates why the language of its architecture, interior design, and gardens is so versatile and enduring.
Featuring historic masterpieces including Drayton Hall, the Nathaniel Russell House, and Middleton Place, this volume also offers a look at present-day residences, among them a new house built faithfully to Colonial style, a charming eighteenth century dwelling with modern updates, a stunning Georgian town house with a contemporary addition, and a sophisticated Federal home.…
