A heritage design house makes big move into new Charleston Design District

By Robin Gibson / Images by Blake Shorter

The brand’s first local showroom and design shop sits in the historic Navy Yard in North Charleston, now revitalized into a hub for makers, designers and anyone who cares about living beautifully (or at least pretending to when company comes over).

Charleston’s design scene just got a new heavyweight contender. Schumacher, the 135‑plus‑year‑old American design house with serious pedigree, has officially planted its flag in the newly minted Charleston Design District in a move that says a lot about where our city’s creative energy is headed.

The brand’s first local showroom and design shop sits in the historic Navy Yard in North Charleston, now revitalized into a hub for makers, designers and anyone who cares about living beautifully (or at least pretending to when company comes over). At 3,760 square feet, the space is big enough to get lost in, and, honestly, you’ll want to.

A space quite literally designed for designers

This isn’t your average “look, but don’t touch” showroom. Schumacher built out a full to‑the‑trade experience for interior designers, plus a luxury retail shop for the rest of us design‑obsessed mortals who can’t resist a good textile moment. Their sister brand Patterson Flynn, the rug and floorcovering whisperers, also has a major presence, bringing its signature abaca pieces and hand‑knotted artistry into the mix.

And because Charleston knows how to do interiors right, Schumacher tapped Betsy Berry, one of the city’s most respected designers, to shape the space. Berry pulled from Charleston’s architectural history and design DNA to give the showroom a sense of place and not just a corporate drop‑in.

What’s inside?

If you’re the type who gets emotional over good wallpaper, brace yourself. The showroom houses more than 7,000 Schumacher fabrics, wallcoverings and trims, plus patterns from sister brands like Backdrop, Iksel Decorative Arts, Boråstapeter, Tillett Textiles and Raoul Textiles.

The design shop is equally dangerous (for your wallet): antiques, pillows, throws, baskets, coffee‑table books, art and handmade ceramics all meticulously edited, because Schumacher doesn’t do clutter unless it’s intentional. They’ll also host workshops, trunk shows, book signings, and educational events, turning the space into more than just a showroom. It's a community hub for people who live and breathe design.

Why Charleston?

According to the historical brand, Charleston’s booming art and design community made it the obvious next step. Patterson Flynn President Peter Touma calls the city a “great market” and says they’re ready to connect more deeply with the local design crowd. Schumacher North America President Emily Raquel Romero echoes the sentiment, pointing to Charleston’s rich design heritage as the perfect backdrop for their newest venture.

Translation: Charleston isn’t just charming anymore. It's influential and the design world is paying attention.

Where to find it

Schumacher Showroom & Design Shop is located at 2158 Noisette Boulevard, Suite 101 in North Charleston's Navy Yard Charleston Design District. If you’re a designer, a design lover, or simply someone who appreciates a well‑styled life, go see what all the fuss is about. Just don’t blame us when you walk out with a new obsession.