Schumacher, the venerable American design house, announced the opening of its first showroom and design shop in the newly developed Charleston Design District in Charleston, S.C. It will include a traditional to-the-trade showroom experience exclusively tailored for interior designers, as well as a luxury shop where designers and design aficionados alike can source accessories and antiques. Schumacher’s sister company Patterson Flynn, which specializes in floorcoverings, will also have a significant presence in the space.
Schumacher chose Charleston for its rapidly growing art and design community, recognizing it as an important hub for interior designers and like-minded individuals with an interest in living in beautiful spaces, entertaining and self-expression. The showroom and shop will be located in North Charleston’s historic Navy Yard, which has been revitalized and restored by Jamestown LP to create the newly developed Charleston Design District. Schumacher will occupy 3,760 square feet at 2158 Noisette Boulevard, Suite 101.
“Charleston has always been a great market for us, and we look forward to having a physical presence in the city and to connect more deeply with its vibrant design community,” said Peter Touma, president, Patterson Flynn.”
The acclaimed Charleston-based designer Betsy Berry, who was tapped to design the interiors, has drawn from her vast knowledge of local architecture and design history to bring the spirit of Charleston to life throughout the new space.
Interior designers will be able to shop more than 7,000 signature Schumacher fabrics, wallpapers and trims, as well as patterns from sister brands Backdrop, Iksel Decorative Arts, Boråstapeter, Tillett Textiles and Raoul Textiles. The offerings from Patterson Flynn will include a highly curated range of made-to-order rugs, pieces from its signature Abaca Collection, and a variety of artisanal hand-knotted and flatweave floorcoverings, all crafted in the luxe materials that the brand has made its name on.
The design shop will sell a meticulously edited collection of antiques, pillows, throws, baskets, coffee table books, art, handmade ceramics and more, in addition to hosting educational events, trunk shows, book signings and workshops.
“Charleston’s rich design heritage makes it the perfect home for our newest showroom and design shop,” said Emily Raquel Romero, president of Schumacher North America. “We are deeply committed to our clients here and excited to invest further in this inspiring design landscape.”
