Charleston Design District Event Sponsors:
For the first time since its inception, Historic Charleston Foundation is expanding its annual Charleston by Design fundraising event to North Charleston, partnering with the Charleston Design District to host a full day of programming at the historic Navy Yard.
Saturday Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (all day)
Showroom Tours & Second State Coffee
Holland & Sherry
Kravet & The Shade Store
Schumacher & Patterson Flynn
Textures
The Urban Electric Co.
Zuma Imports
Fritz Porter
Nidum Gallery
Artis Construction
STARK Carpets
Hue & Dot by Mirth Studio
Noble Studios Featuring: Sisal Creative, Robert Long Lighting, Benjamin Paul Studio, Robert Thomas Iron, Floral Studies & a selection of fine artists
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (all day)
Design Vignettes & Pop-Up Shops
Ponytail by Helen Rice
Bird + Waterworks
Iola Modern & Inch Projects
Album by Courtney Bishop
Casa Branca
FOUND Antiques
Phillip Jeffries
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Design in Mind Lecture: Nickey Kehoe
Location: Main Tent
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Food Trucks
Foxes Fried, First Name Basis Co., &Lobster Location: Between Storehouse 9 and Urban Electric Co.
Second State Coffee Location: Storehouse Courtyard and Noisette Blvd
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Insider’s Luncheon
Insider’s Luncheon for Insider Pass ticket holders
Location: At Riva Mare, Storehouse Nine Rooftop Restaurant
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Design in Mind Lecture: Michael Smith
Location: Main Tent
2:30- 4:00 p.m.
Book Signings
Michael S. Smith at Schumacher | 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Nina Campbell at Textures | 2:40 to 4:00 p.m.
Nickey Kehoe at Kravet | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Additional Programming & Special Events:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (all day)
Gallery Show at Nidum Gallery
Visual Presentation with Wine and Mimosas at Artis Construction
Showroom & Café open at The Urban Electric Co.
9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bubbles & Brunch at Schumacher
10:00 a.m. - noon
Sip & Stroll Bloody Mary Bar at Kravet
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Coffee & Pastries + Meet the Makers with Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul at Holland & Sherry
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Designer Meet & Greet with London-based Susan Deliss, Barrie Benson, and London design duo Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen of Salvesen Graham at Fritz Porter
11:00 a.m.
Knife Forging Demos at Middleton Made Knives
Showrooms, Pop-up shops & Vignettes
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Album by Cortney Bishop
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Artis Construction: Strong Design. Built Well.
Join us for morning mimosas and afternoon wine:
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Bird Hardware + Waterworks
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Casa Branca, A Shoppable Experience
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Fritz Porter: Shoppable Vignette
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Fritz Porter: Textile Designer Meet & Greet with Volga Linen & Salvesen Graham
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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FOUND: Shoppable Antique Pop-Up
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Holland & Sherry: Meet the Makers with Liz Galbraith and Ephraim Paul
Showroom Tour with Coffee & Pastries:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m -
Iola Modern & Inch Project: A Modern Homage to Charleston’s Layered History, a Shoppable Experience
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Kravet: Sip & Stroll at the Kravet Workspace + Booksigning
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bloody Mary Bar: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Nickey Kehoe Book Signing: 3 p.m - 4 p.m. -
Middleton Made Knives
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Knife Sharpening Demo: 11 a.m. -
Nidum Gallery: Field Notes: Studies in Form and Feeling, An Exhibit
Gallery Show: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Noble Studio: With Sisal Creative, Robert Long Lighting, Benjamin Paul Studio, Robert Thomas Iron, and Floral Studies
Showroom Tour & Vignettes:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. -
Phillip Jeffries: Showroom Preview
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Ponytail by Helen Rice, A Shoppable Experience
On View: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Schumacher: Showroom Tour + Booksigning
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bubbles & Brunch Bites: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Michael Smith Book Signing: 2-30 p.m. - 4 p.m. -
Smithey Ironware Co.
Shop Open: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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STARK Carpets: Showroom Pop-Up
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Textures
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nina Campbell Book Signing: 2:40 p.m. - 4 p.m. -
Urban Electric Co: Showroom Tour & Cafe
Showroom Tour & Cafe: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Zuma Imports: Showroom Preview & Shoppable Experience
Showroom Tour: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Find Zuma Imports custom rugs lining the main tent aisle.
Charleston by Design at Navy Yard Charleston
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Design in Mind III: Nickey Kehoe
3.14.26 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Charleston Design District, Navy Yard Charleston
NEW for 2026, join us at the Charleston Design District at the historic Navy Yard for an engaging conversation with Nickey Kehoe. $75 per person | Included with Insider's Pass -
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Design in Mind IV: Michael S. Smith
3.14.26 1:00 - 2:30PM
Charleston Design District, Navy Yard Charleston
NEW for 2026, the Charleston Design District at the historic Navy Yard will be the backdrop of an engaging conversation with Michael S. Smith. $75 per person | Included with Insider's Pass
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Insider's Luncheon (VIP)
3.14.26 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Riva Mare Rooftop Restaurant
Insider Pass ticket holders will have access to a private lunch catered by Indigo Road and located at the exclusive Rooftop Restaurant at Navy Yard Charleston. This will give Insiders a chance to step away between lectures and mingle with sponsors and talent before returning to the afternoon lecture.
