American Drew is a North Carolina-based furniture manufacturer that has been building wood bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture since 1927. The brand is known for solid hardwood frames, real wood veneers, traditional-to-transitional designs, and GREENGUARD Gold certification. If you’re shopping for well-built American-made casegoods, here’s what you need to know.
Continue readingCanadel Dining Room Furniture: What to Know Before You Buy
Canadel is a family-owned manufacturer of customizable dining room furniture made from solid North American birch. Founded in Quebec in 1982, the company employs over 700 skilled professionals and produces more than 1,200 pieces daily — all handcrafted and finished in North America. Canadel’s defining feature is the depth of customization it offers. Through its UDesign program, consumers can personalize nearly every aspect of a table, chair, stool, bench, or buffet, from the wood finish and table shape to the leg style and upholstery fabric. Canadel dining collections are available at La-Z-Boy locations in SC, NC, and GA.
Continue readingAmerican Drew, Hammary, and Kincaid: The Heritage Brands Behind La-Z-Boy’s Whole-Home Lineup
La-Z-Boy is best known for recliners. Over the decades, though, the company built a whole-home furniture portfolio through three heritage brands — American Drew, Hammary, and Kincaid. Each one brings its own specialty and decades of North Carolina craftsmanship to the table. Until recently, all three operated as La-Z-Boy subsidiaries. In early 2026, La-Z-Boy sold the American Drew and Kincaid wholesale businesses to sharpen its focus on upholstery. Hammary remains part of the La-Z-Boy family. The good news for consumers is that La-Z-Boy stores still carry all three brands as part of their whole-home offering.
Continue readingBest Interior Designers in Lexington and Columbia, SC
The best interior designers in Lexington and Columbia, SC, range from award-winning boutique studios with dedicated showrooms to established firms with decades of experience serving the Midlands. Whether you’re building a custom home on Lake Murray, renovating a historic property downtown, or refreshing a single room in your current house, this area has designers who can match your style, budget, and timeline.
What sets the Midlands design community apart is its blend of Southern tradition and practical, livable design. Most firms on this list offer full-service residential design, and many have retail showrooms where you can browse curated furnishings before committing to a direction. Here are some of the most well-reviewed interior designers serving the Lexington and Columbia area.
Continue readingBest Interior Designers in Charleston, SC
The best interior designers in Charleston, SC, include firms that specialize in everything from historic Lowcountry renovations to modern coastal builds. Most offer full-service residential design that covers space planning, furniture selection, and project management. Charleston’s design scene is shaped by its beautiful architecture. Centuries-old homes with detailed moldings, wide piazzas, and a mix of Greek Revival and Lowcountry influences demand designers who understand how to honor history while making a home feel current.
Finding the right designer often comes down to style, budget, and how involved you want to be in the process. Some firms on this list work exclusively on high-end custom builds, while others are happy to help with a single-room refresh. Here’s a look at some of the most well-reviewed interior designers serving the Charleston area.
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