CHD Interiors

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  Lance Griffith

  Owner & Lead Designer

  Lead designer and owner Lance Griffith has been with CHD Interiors for 44 years, earning a reputation for providing quality service with an uncommon design approach. Since 1977, Lance has helped propel CHD Interiors into the forefront of the interior design industry by securing projects and clients both nationally and internationally, with his designs often landing in the pages of some of the most well-recognized home publications in the Southeast. Over the years, Lance’s key relationships with vendors across the U.S. and around the world have helped him continuously curate one-of-a-kind designs for his clients.

  Link: Lance Griffith

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  Megan Sandefur

  Designer

  Megan brings a unique and impressive background to the CHD Interiors Design Team. Megan graduated at the top 5% of her class at Florida Coastal Law School before practicing law for 6 years at Nelson Mullins law firm in Charleston, SC. It was at this time that Megan decided to transition out of her career in law to pursue a full-time position with her father – CHD Interiors owner Lance Griffith – in the family business. Having grown up in a family of interior designers, Megan was a natural for the business. She started by working alongside her father on several of CHD’s high-end interior design projects and took over much of the business management, marketing and client relations. It wasn’t long before Megan’s eye for design and her ability to translate a client’s vision made her a key player on the CHD design team. She has since executed countless high-end residential and commercial interior design projects and has built lasting relationships with her clients. Apart from her time managing projects at CHD, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids – Lily and Jackson – at the beach, on the boat, or by the pool. She also enjoys playing tennis, tackling DIY projects, and traveling.

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  Link: Megan Sandefur

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  Julie Schettig

  Designer

  From a very young age, Julie’s passion has been interior design. Julie has now been working professionally in the design field for more than 12 years, and couldn’t imagine herself working in any other profession. She has worked in diverse interior spaces with dramatic results, and has received consistent praise for her abilities to create a truly personal space. When it comes to her role at CHD, Julie enjoys creating a space for her clients that showcases both their personalities and lifestyles, and that inspires them every day. Julie gets the greatest satisfaction when her designs are beautiful and truly lived in, and believes a beautifully designed space is not just a work of art, but it’s also a way of living. When she’s not helping her clients perfect the intimate details of their home décor or scouring Pinterest for design inspiration, Julie enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, family and friends.

  Link: Julie Schettig

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  Gabrielle Pendarvis

  Designer

  Gabrielle was born and raised here in Charleston, South Carolina. It was here, growing up surrounded by all of the gorgeous, historical buildings & beaches that Charleston has to offer that she realized her passion for architecture and interior design. Attending the Art Institute of Charleston, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Design. On the month of graduation Gabrielle found herself working with an interior design firm where she dove head first into residential, commercial and hospitality jobs around town. Growing up in such a character-rich city, as Charleston, has left a lasting impression on Gabrielle’s design style and life. When she’s not working hard on design projects, Gabrielle loves to travel. One of her biggest beliefs is that “Culture is knowledge.” Being well-traveled and being able to understand the inner-workings of her clients’ background is a strong basis for her design. On an average day, Gabrielle likes to spend her days on the water with friends, in the gym working out, or loving on her 100lb pitbull, named Nixon.

  Education:

  Link: Gabrielle Pendarvis

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  Terri Baldwin

  Designer

  Terri is a graduate of both Clemson University and University of North Carolina-Charlotte with degrees in Architecture and Design. Her formal education has been expanded by a broad range of life and work experiences. She has traveled extensively in the U. S. and Europe, collecting visual inspiration at every opportunity. Her work is continually enhanced by her love and appreciation of art, architecture, music, and literature. Terri has been a practicing designer in the Lowcountry for 20 years and was one of the featured designers on the cover of the inaugural issue of Mount Pleasant Home Magazine. Terri has also been featured in Daniel Island Life Magazine as well as Charleston Home and Design Magazine as a part of the “Surprising Spaces” feature. When not working Terri enjoys following Clemson football, reading for her book club and spending time with her friends and family in picturesque McClellanville.

  Education:

  Link: Terri Baldwin

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  Rebecca Kane

  Junior Designer

  A local to the Myrtle Beach area, Rebecca recently graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts concentrating in Interior Design. She will be joining the CHD Murrells Inlet design team as a Junior Designer. Rebecca has had a passion for design since a young age and that passion drives her today. Her designs are inspired by her clients' personalities and their emotional connections to the space. She loves seeing a space come to life and establishing a foundation for her clients that creates a timeless story for years to come. When not working, Rebecca lives an active and creative lifestyle. As a former tri-sport athlete in high school (soccer, basketball, and golf), she still enjoys playing golf and also plays the piano and was a classically trained pianist for 10 years. When not on the course or tickling the ivories, you can find her soaking up the sun at the beach with friends and family.

  Education:

  Link: Rebecca Kane

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  Emily Sarkisian

  Designer
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  Tracy Swygert

  Designer

  Tracy Lee has 18+ years of design study and experience. Her education in interior design and architecture began at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and continued at Arizona State University. Her work has been featured in publications such as the Charleston Home and Design magazine and the Post and Courier. She knows great design begins with a comprehensive understanding of her clients' needs and expectations.