Hello Charleston and the Low Country! . . . Ballard Designs Opens its First Ever Stand-Alone Retail Store on the East Coast of the Palmetto State

Ballard Designs has launched its first stand-alone retail store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, marking the brand's entry into the state.

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Ballard Designs has launched its first stand-alone retail store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, marking the brand's entry into the state. The new store, which spans almost 9,000 square feet, is part of a multi-year expansion plan encompassing 13 states and 19 locations. Positioned near historic downtown Charleston, the store offers indoor and outdoor furniture, design services, and a variety of home décor products. Open daily from 10 a.m., the store aims to cater to both home enthusiasts and professional designers.

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02/28/2023 - 08:44 AM EST

National furniture and home décor store Ballard Designs announces "Doors Open" in the high-end shopping destination, Mount Pleasant Town Centre, SC. This store is the brand's entry into retail locations in the state. As Ballard ramps up its retail presence nationwide, its new freestanding store joins more than 60 other shops and restaurants in this popular open-air mall just minutes from historic downtown Charleston.

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Home décor and furniture design company Ballard Designs has just opened its first South Carolina retail location, in its first stand-alone retail store. The new venue, a free-standing, airy space of almost 9,000 square feet, is part of the popular retailer's multi-year expansion currently spanning 13 states and 19 retail stores.

Ballard Designs' Mount Pleasant Town Centre retail store is just off Interstate 526 and Highway 17 North

Fully designed, inspirational room vignettes, indoor & outdoor Furniture
Mirrors, Lighting, Accessories and Art – Buy & Take Home
Complimentary Design Services for homeowners and interior design professionals
The brand's classic, coastal, modern & layered options for custom decorated style

"We're thrilled to be one more reason to visit this Lowcountry shopping destination," reports Dominic Milanese, VP of Retail for Ballard Designs. "With its beautiful homes, active lifestyles, and gorgeous coastal location, the Charleston area is the ideal choice for our first South Carolina store."

"If you entertain year-round like we do, you're going to LOVE our new Mount Pleasant store," Milanese adds. "We have a huge selection of gorgeous outdoor furniture, performance fabrics, indoor/outdoor rugs, and coastal accents. We hope to end up at the top of everyone's 'Things to Do in Mount Pleasant, SC' list."

Easy Access and Ample Parking - Near the Sweetgrass Baskets Stands

The new Ballard Designs store will serve passionate home decorating enthusiasts & professional designers alike, as well as visitors to the roadside Sweetgrass Baskets stands of Mount Pleasant's famed Gulla sweetgrass basket weavers. Located at 1128 Market Center Boulevard, the store has its own parking area at the front for easy access.

Regular store hours will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday. See Ballard Design's stores and products online.

About Ballard Designs

Since 1982, Ballard Designs® has offered a unique curation of home furnishings and décor from all periods and provenance. Its designers travel the world for inspiration, translating the latest trends in fashion, color and style into finely crafted products not found anywhere else. Ballard Designs is part of Qurate Retail Group^SM which includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®.

Contact: Ann Bailey 404-603-7239 354544@email4pr.com