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 postEmbracing the Sea
When the homeowners first set foot on their Kiawah Island oceanside property, they joyfully stood with their…
Our Favorite Coffee Table Books
In Charleston, interior design coffee table books are more than just decoration. A beautiful photo book is…
Home Tour: Refined Retreat
Today we’re excited to give you a home tour of one of our recent interior design projects…
Margaret Donaldson Interiors Receives Four ASID Awards
We are happy to tell you that Margaret Donaldson Interiors received four ASID awards last month. These…
Crypton: A New Performance Fabric for Charleston Living
A Charleston home and the next generation of performance fabric is a match made in heaven. You…
Tips for a Quick Summer Textile Refresh
With a new season comes the urge to refresh interior spaces to match. In winter, we bring…
Warm Colors are Trending
Crisp, sophisticated whites, grays, and indigos have dominated interior design trends in the last few years. While…
More Designing Dogs: Meet Rosie
Behind the best interior designers in Charleston are the best dog helpers. At Margaret Donaldson Interiors, we…
Meet Designing Dog Willow!
It’s no secret that Margaret Donaldson Interiors loves dogs. Did you know that more than half the…
MDI Sip & See
The “Sip & See” is MDI tradition. When one of our designers finishes a project, we cater…
