Our Story

Founded by Lead Designer Kelly Gasper, Brackish Designs brings this philosophy to life through a deeply personal approach to interior design. A native of Myrtle Beach and now based in the Pawleys Island area, Kelly’s work is shaped by the South’s natural beauty and the ease of coastal living.

Her path to design was hands-on and personal, rooted in years of renovating homes for herself, friends, and family. That passion eventually led Kelly to step away from a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry to pursue interior design full-time. After earning her degree from the Interior Design Institute, she has designed a wide range of projects, including home renovations, new builds, full-service interior design, and, more recently, virtual design services.

As a mother of three, Kelly understands that a beautiful home must also support real life. Her approach balances elegance with function, creating spaces that work effortlessly while still feeling elevated and expressive. Kitchens, living spaces, and bedrooms are designed not only to look beautiful, but to be lived in fully — day after day.

At the heart of Brackish Designs is a commitment to creating homes that feel personal and meaningful. Homes designed for memories, for everyday moments, and for everything life still holds ahead.

Brackish Designs is rooted in a genuine attention to how people live. Influenced by coastal charm, Lowcountry living, and Southern grace, the studio designs homes with intention, flow, and elegance — spaces that feel welcoming, layered, and alive.

Brantley grew up in the upstate of South Carolina and attended Clemson University, where she earned a degree in education. She spent the early part of her career in teaching and tutoring, where her patience, attention to detail, and ability to truly listen to people naturally carried over into her love for design.

Her path into interior design began organically while working on her own home and helping friends with theirs. What started as casual projects quickly turned into a true passion. Brantley has an incredible eye for color, texture, and pulling together spaces that feel both beautiful and lived in, making her a natural fit for the world of interior design.

Brantley has called Pawleys Island home for more than 15 years. She and her husband have a lively blended family with a son and three daughters, which means life is always full and never boring. With their son at Clemson and two girls at the University of South Carolina, their house is proudly divided over college football loyalties. The youngest keeps everyone on their toes while still holding down the fort at home in high school.

When she is not designing, you will most likely find Brantley enjoying all things coastal with her family, whether that is time on the boat, a beach day, or a little local shopping around Pawleys.


Every project begins with listening. Listening to how our clients move through their space, how they gather, how they rest, and how their personality can come to life in their home. We believe a home is the essence of who you are. It holds your experiences, your celebrations, and the moments that unfold over time, the ones you never want to forget — a home tells the story of a life well lived.

Our aesthetic is personal. Our aesthetic is the luxury of life. Luxury that shows up in the details— curated materials, textures, patterns, colors that uniquely define your home. Luxury that invites you to gather, to settle in, and to stay a little longer.


OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

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