A Herlong-designed coastal home on Isle of Palms, SC

Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Living on Isle of Palms

The Isle of Palms is a beautiful barrier island located off the Atlantic coast of South Carolina. It is just a twenty-five-minute drive from downtown Charleston, making it an easily accessible location.

The island offers an array of activities for both residents and visitors. You can indulge in white sandy beaches, award-winning golf courses, and tennis facilities, or explore shopping centers, beachfront bars, and restaurants. The Atlantic Ocean surrounds the Isle of Palms on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other, providing ample opportunities for water sports, fishing, and kayaking. The Wild Dunes Resort offers activities for residents and visitors alike.

The island boasts an array of coastal residences ranging from beach bungalows to luxury beachfront homes. The local building department is committed to preserving the island's natural resources — the marshes, trees, and wildlife — so the island maintains a high quality of life. The Wild Dunes community at the island's north end has an additional review board that maintains the architectural style, so any new construction is a carefully planned addition to the natural setting.

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Isle of Palms Services

Architecture & Interior Design on Isle of Palms

Herlong Architects + Interiors provides architecture and interior design services to the residents and builders of Isle of Palms, SC:

  • Real Estate — let us help you find the perfect property on Isle of Palms
  • Site Analysis
  • Feasibility Study
  • Conceptual Design — for Architectural Review Board approval, if needed
  • 3D Model — for Architectural Review Board approval, if needed
  • Builder Selection
  • Construction Documents — for Architectural Review Board approval, if needed
  • Owner Selections — lighting, material, and finish selections that complement the coastal exterior
  • Interior Architecture — detailed drawings of the home's interior for the builder
  • Interior Design — blending with the exterior's natural coastal elements
  • Design Management — reviewing construction to ensure the design intent is maintained by the builder

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Ready to design your dream home on Isle of Palms?

From finding the perfect lot to all the little touches to welcome you home, we design Isle of Palms homes that live in harmony with the island. Let's begin.

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Recognition

Awards

  • Luxe RED Award 2022 — Southeast Regional, Exterior Architecture
  • AIA Charleston Merit Award 2022
  • Best in American Living Award (BALA) 2019 — Historic Preservation / Restoration
  • AIA SC 2019 — Honor Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
  • Carolopolis Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation 2018, Preservation Society of Charleston
  • Best in American Living Award (BALA) 2013 — Silver Award, Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home
  • AIA SC 2009 Robert Mills Residential Design Award
AIA Member ADPRO Directory Member 2026