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 postRediscovering the Sleeping Porch
Creating a Relaxing Sleeping Porch The sleeping porch became popular in the 1900s when doctors were trying…
Fall 2015 Color Trends
What are the Fall 2015 Color Trends? We’ll give you a hint: They’re fun, they’re earthy and…
Margaret Visits Chicago and the World of Whirlpool
This week Margaret is in Chicago at World of Whirlpool enjoying a first look at new Whirlpool…
Commercial Fabrics, Flooring and Furnishings
Using Commercial Fabrics (and More) at Home Commercial fabrics, furnishings, flooring and art have to withstand a…
Art and Interior Design Go Hand in Hand
Incorporating Art and Interior Design Art and interior design go hand in hand. If you’re wondering how…
Margaret Talks Kiawah Interior Design
Kiawah Interior Design, Cassique Style Looking for Kiawah interior design ideas? Check out this article in Charleston…
Keeping Cool: 5 Stylish Fans to Help Beat the Charleston Heat
Summer is officially here, and we are really feeling it in Charleston. Luckily, there are plenty of…
MDI Voted Best Interior Designer in Charleston
Margaret Donaldson Interiors Voted Best Interior Designer in Charleston! The best interior designer in Charleston award from…
Spoleto Special: 7 Inspiring Charleston Artists We Adore
In case you aren’t from Charleston, the Spoleto Festival comes around this time every year. For two…
April Showers Bring May Flowers: How to bring blossoms into your decor
What’s your favorite flower? Here at MDI, we love them all — from hydrangeas to wisteria to…
