May 14, 2026
2026 Met Gala Inspired Interiors
The 2026 Met Gala theme was “Costume Art,” and attendees certainly delivered! Raising money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala is an event that celebrities and designers alike look forward to every year. It is one of the…
April 29, 2026
Bringing the Outdoors In: Designing Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living
Designing hybrid indoor-outdoor living spaces is all about creating a cohesive flow from the interior of the home to the nature that surrounds it. Covered porches and outdoor living areas become an extension of daily life and make that connection feel natural and effortless. When…
April 20, 2026
The Spaces Between: Thoughtfully-Designed Transitional Spaces
When it comes to luxury interior design, no space is overlooked. Spaces that we move through are just as important as the ones we spend time in. Entryways, mudrooms, hallways, and quiet corners are often thought of as purely functional, but they work overtime in…
March 27, 2026
A Life Well Designed: Letters From the Design Team
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. This series is something my team and I have been excited to share. Our goal is simple: to stay connected with you in a more meaningful way while offering thoughtful insights, inspiration, and practical knowledge drawn from our work…
March 25, 2026
Cherry Blossom-Inspired Interiors
Each year, cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. draws in thousands of people to appreciate these beautiful blooms. Visitors and locals alike follow along with the bloom timing through the National Park Service’s Bloom Watch. Though peak bloom doesn’t last long, the beauty of this…
May 14, 2026
2026 Met Gala Inspired Interiors
The 2026 Met Gala theme was “Costume Art,” and attendees certainly delivered! Raising money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala is an event that celebrities and designers alike look forward to every year. It is one of the…
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April 29, 2026
Bringing the Outdoors In: Designing Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living
Designing hybrid indoor-outdoor living spaces is all about creating a cohesive flow from the interior of the home to the nature that surrounds it. Covered porches and outdoor living areas become an extension of daily life and make that connection feel natural and effortless. When…
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April 20, 2026
The Spaces Between: Thoughtfully-Designed Transitional Spaces
When it comes to luxury interior design, no space is overlooked. Spaces that we move through are just as important as the ones we spend time in. Entryways, mudrooms, hallways, and quiet corners are often thought of as purely functional, but they work overtime in…
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March 27, 2026
A Life Well Designed: Letters From the Design Team
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here. This series is something my team and I have been excited to share. Our goal is simple: to stay connected with you in a more meaningful way while offering thoughtful insights, inspiration, and practical knowledge drawn from our work…
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March 25, 2026
Cherry Blossom-Inspired Interiors
Each year, cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. draws in thousands of people to appreciate these beautiful blooms. Visitors and locals alike follow along with the bloom timing through the National Park Service’s Bloom Watch. Though peak bloom doesn’t last long, the beauty of this…
Read the postTake a Peek at Our Process in a Behind-the-Scenes Video
Ever wondered what it’s like to work with an interior designer? Curious about what a designer does?…
Trip Report: Liz Visits Tulum, Mexico
Thinking about vacation already? Our Design Assistant, Liz Fraser, recently visited Tulum, Mexico and a winter day…
Meet Designing Dog – Dugan!
Dogs are a big part of our MDI family, and we’ve been happy to welcome Ryan Vaughn’s…
Favorite Coffee Table Books 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Time for our annual list of our favorite coffee…
MDI Gives Back on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global movement to kick off the giving season. Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving,…
Fall 2018 Interior Design Trends
With shorter daylight hours and a chill in the air, we get an almost irresistible urge to…
Beth Finds Inspiration – and Family – in Ireland
The MDI staff loves to travel for inspiration. When designer Beth Black and her husband were invited…
Meet Ryan Vaughn
Please meet Ryan Vaughn, a new designer at MDI. Ryan was born in Louisville, Kentucky and…
Meet Arden McKenzie
Please meet our new office assistant and librarian, Arden McKenzie. Arden is a Charleston native who graduated…
Preservation Society of Charleston Fall Tour of Homes
Every year MDI sponsors the Preservation Society of Charleston’s Fall Tour of Homes. This year we want…
