More is more when it comes to the abundance of Christmas decor in John and Will Hardee’s grand manse
Come Christmastime in Charleston, holiday partygoers don their most festive frocks—and the homes playing host to the merriment are no exception. Passersby ambling along Queen Street might pay particular mind to John and Will Hardee’s handsome Charleston single, meticulously clad in wreaths and bows, winding garland, and dazzling string lights. And the eye-catching exterior is just the beginning. Inside, halls are decked with eight Christmas trees festooned by John, owner of design firm Kenric Hardee, to suit specific rooms of the home, from stately to nostalgic to downright opulent.
The delightful display is a well-planned one. Virtually all the greenery throughout the property is artificial—ensuring Charleston’s mild holiday temps don’t render outside decor dry and brittle, while also allowing the couple to make use of the fundamentals time and time again. For the rest of the year, it is all neatly packed into 40 carefully labeled bins and tucked beneath the house—where it eagerly awaits next season’s return to the spotlight. Take a glimpse of the home’s resplendent holiday decor and get John’s expert tips for your own.
