Draft House is a modern-day corner shop in the heart of historic Gold Hill, North Carolina—where handpicked furnishings, thoughtful design, and the art of entertaining come together under one roof.
Founded by brand marketing and design maven Lissa Lowe and architect Charles “Bud” Hart (AIA NCARB), Draft House honors the village of Gold Hill’s storied roots while bringing a fresh eye for timeless living.
Part studio, part shop, Draft House is a place for making home and making merry—offering curated goods, custom-fit design, and inspiration for gatherings great and small. Every piece, plan, and provision is chosen by us with care for spaces that feel current yet full of soul.
Here, old meets new. Heritage mingles with modern. A spirit of warm welcome carries through every detail of what we do—from the considered lines of a home’s architectural draft to the gleam of a well-loved brass candlestick to the sip of specially made small-batch wine, coffee and tea. Handpicked for you.
And then there’s Henri, our beloved mallard muse. Named for a dashing drake who protected his family of ducklings that swam in our backyard, his name means “home ruler,” a playful nod to our mission—creating spaces that are in fine feather, warm, and full of merriment. The very spirit of Draft House.
Make Home. Make Merry.