INNER BEAUTY E GDC Home
VEN AS A CHILD, Buff Coles knew that interior design would be an important part of her life.
“I remember spending more time
setting up my Barbie’s house than actually playing dolls,” she con- fides.
Later, an interior
design internship during her senior year in college sparked an interest in design as a career.
BY MADELAINE COCHRAN
She hoped to land a design job right after graduating but instead found employment at the Historic Charleston Foundation, an oppor- tunity that exposed her to historic preservation, retail and antiquities. Following a few retail jobs, Coles eventually was hired by Harry Gregorie, the owner and president of By the Yard, which is now known as GDC Home. Grateful for the chance to finally
live her childhood dream, Coles says that “GDC Home has given me invaluable opportunities and exposure in this field.” Coles began her career at GDC
as a sales representative, soon earning a position as a buyer for fabrics and upholstered furniture for the home store. The job gave her the opportunity to explore a wide variety of design ideas in places such as High Point, Atlanta and New York City. “My tastes are very simple,”
Coles says. “I am drawn to interiors that are soft in color, with neutral fabrics, enhanced by textures and pops of color.” She strives for her rooms to flow
together naturally. Although her own tastes obviously are important, she realizes that it is crucial for her
client’s personality to be reflected throughout his or her home. “While I tend to be more subtle
in taste, it is great fun to help a more colorful client,” she says. With GDC’s expansion to
four stores, in Mount Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley and Kiawah, Coles’ experience broad- ened. She currently works as an out-of-store design consultant for the company.
To schedule a consultation with Buff Coles, call (843) 478-5964 or e-mail
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