House Beautiful brings 2026 whole home experience to Charleston to benefit Lowcountry Food Bank
October 13, 2026
Beautiful design is making a meaningful difference in Charleston this month as House Beautiful brings its celebrated Whole Home experience to the Holy City, with 100% of proceeds from the sale of select furnishings and décor benefiting Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) and its mission to unite our community in pursuit of equitable, dignified and consistent access to food.
Now in its ninth year, House Beautiful’s 2026 Whole Home brings together some of the nation’s most talented designers, leading brands, and innovative ideas to demonstrate how thoughtful design can enhance the way people live. This year’s showcase coincides with House Beautiful’s 130th anniversary, marking a milestone for the iconic design publication.
In partnership with Bennett Hofford Construction and located at 284 Meeting Street in downtown Charleston, Whole Home 2026 features two beautifully furnished condominiums transformed by eight talented design teams. Visitors will discover distinctive interiors, imaginative design solutions and inspiring furnishings and décor.
Through the special Tour, Shop, & Nourish experience, visitors can explore both residences during self-guided tours offered on weekends in October and shop select furnishings and décor featured in the Whole Home, with proceeds supporting Lowcountry Food Bank.
“We want to thank House Beautiful for bringing this unique event to Charleston and for choosing Lowcountry Food Bank as its beneficiary,” said Nick Osborne, President and CEO of Lowcountry Food Bank. “While Whole Home visitors will enjoy inspiring design, they are also making a positive impact for children, families and seniors who experience food insecurity across coastal South Carolina.”
The event brings an added dimension of community impact to House Beautiful’s celebration of design. While Whole Home showcases the possibilities of beautifully designed living spaces built by Bennett Hofford Construction, Lowcountry Food Bank works alongside more than 240 partner agencies to help ensure neighbors throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.
“Charleston provides a remarkable setting for this year’s Whole Home, and we’re delighted that the experience can also make a positive impact in the local community,” said Carisha Swanson, House Beautiful Editorial Special Projects Director. “Supporting Lowcountry Food Bank adds a meaningful dimension to this celebration of design, connecting the beauty of the spaces we create with the communities that make them special.”
Experience House Beautiful’s Whole Home Charleston
Visitors must reserve a two-hour time slot for a self-guided tour of both residences. Children ages 12 and younger may attend free of charge with an adult. Select furnishings and décor will be available for purchase through an online catalog, with proceeds supporting Lowcountry Food Bank.
Location: 284 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Dates: Tours will be available the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekends of October in 2-hour slots (tours will not be available on Friday, October 30 or Saturday, October 31). Tickets: $50 per guest.
Tours: Self-guided, two-hour time slots (visitors must reserve a time slot)
Additional information at lowcountryfoodbank.org or at this link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hbhetp/event/housebeautiful_lcfb2026/
Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hbhetp/event/housebeautiful_lcfb2026/
Online catalog: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/housebeautiful_wholehomeevent/store/
Can’t make it? Donate to Lowcountry Food Bank here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/hbhetp/event/housebeautiful_lcfb2026/
Whether seeking fresh design inspiration, discovering a statement piece for their own home or simply enjoying an extraordinary Charleston experience, visitors can take part in an event where beautiful spaces help create a stronger, more nourished community.
Thank you to our 2026 Whole Home brand partners in building these new residences: Baldwin, Benjamin Moore, Brizo, Charleston Design District, Composition Brands, Cosentino, Fabricut, Four Hands, Hubspace—A Home Depot Brand, Kingdom, Lee Industries, Minted, Olay, Perennials & Sutherland, Phillip Jeffries, Sanderson, TWOPAGES, Visual Comfort & Co., Wellness Within Your Walls.
About Lowcountry Food Bank: Feed. Advocate. Empower.
Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 42 million pounds of food in 2025. Lowcountry Food Bank distributes food to more than 240 partner agencies including on-site meal programs, homeless shelters, and emergency food pantries. Headquartered in Charleston, SC, with regional distribution centers in Myrtle Beach and Early Branch, Lowcountry Food Bank advocates on behalf of those who experience hunger and helps empower people to make healthy and nutritious food choices. For more information, go to the Lowcountry Food Bank website at lowcountryfoodbank.org.
About House Beautiful
House Beautiful is the leading authority on interior design and where great design begins. First published in 1896 and currently celebrating its 130th anniversary, the brand serves as a trusted guide for readers embarking on their design journeys, introduces the industry’s next wave of emerging talent, and drives essential conversations about the future of home and lifestyle. House Beautiful is published by Hearst Magazines, a unit of Hearst, a leading global, diversified media, information and services company. Hearst Magazines, the world’s largest lifestyle media publisher, has a portfolio of more than 30 powerful brands in the U.S. that inspire and entertain audiences across all media platforms. Hearst Magazines’ print and digital assets reach 142 million readers and site visitors each month — 55% of all adults in the U.S., 51% of all Millennials and 47% of all Gen Z adults over the age of 18 (Source: 2025 comScore Multi-Platform© MRI-Simmons – 11/25/S25). The company publishes more than 200+ brand editions and 175 websites around the world. Follow @housebeautiful on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and X. Explore the brand at Hearst.com.
