We all know that the population of Charleston is exploding (growing 3x faster than the rest of the country) and the growth is only slightly slowing after a record year in 2018. With more people comes more development – especially residential development – in surrounding areas of the Lowcountry.

Part of that development, Summerville’s Nexton community is growing quickly – with 500+ families already living there and 20+ move-in ready homes available – and is slated to open Nexton Square dining + entertainment district this summer (with tenants like Taco Boy + Halls Chophouse 👌). The neighborhood was created to reflect more of a town feel than a typical master-planned community.

Along with walkable streets, parks, trails + green spaces; Nexton has its own elementary school (for real) and resort-style Swim Club. Plus 10-gigabit internet and vibrant energy.

That personality is reflected in the homes with elements like open design, coastal influence, luxe touches + outdoor living spaces – adding up to what could be called modern Lowcountry home design. These are no cookie-cutter homes.

Bayberry by Saussy Burbank model home | image provided by Nexton

To give you a feel for the new Summerville neighborhood, we’re sharing eight design hallmarks of Nexton homes that embody modern Lowcountry design. 👇

PSA: Nexton is hosting its annual Spring Open House Tour every Saturday + Sunday in March so you can explore new homes, see these design trends IRL, and do fun things like eat snacks and listen to live music.

Luxe touches

Berkeley by Ashton Woods model home | image provided by Nexton

Gold and brass touches are so on-trend right now. Worked into this gleaming white kitchen with farmhouse personality, the luxe hardware creates an attractive balance of mod and traditional Lowcountry.

Southern porches

Because what good is living in the Lowcountry if you can’t have a porch party? (With all the sweet tea and comfy porch furniture, of course.) We love that the tradition of spacious, welcoming porches lives on in newer communities.

Coastal influence

Natural materials are inspired by the coastal beauty of Charleston. Look for unfinished wood, natural textures, shiplap paneling + more.

Neutral color palettes

Nexton homes find color inspiration from earth and sky, featuring neutral tones for a clean-yet-warm vibe.

Vibrant personality

The community is all about variety and individual expression (even the parks are all different), so naturally, each home has its own brightly-colored front door.

Modern materials

A bold mix of tiles, metals + glass = a modern bathroom dream. With the gray cabinetry worked in, this bathroom pushes the envelope on luxe, trend-forward design, while still embodying the home’s bright Lowcountry charm.

Open layout

An open floor plan makes the home look bigger and feel more connected. It’s more than an aesthetic; it’s a design philosophy that creates a seamless flow from kitchen to den.

Outdoor living

Along the same lines as Southern porches, flexible indoor/outdoor living spaces are a must in coastal South Carolina. We love the choices of open-air patios and screened porches.

Mark your iCal for Nexton’s Spring Open House Tour on the following dates to see these homes IRL:

- March 16-17 | Theme: Soothe Your Soul
- March 23-24 | Theme: Go Nuts
- March 30-31 | Theme: Pamper Your Pooch

Plus, when you start your tour at the Greeting House, you can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card. (That’s a lot of tacos.) Learn more about Nexton and new homes priced from the $200s here.

This content was created in partnership with Nexton.