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 postComfort Decor: 5 Fuzzy Ways to Keep Warm
According to Monday’s groundhog, we have at least six more weeks of winter in store. While you…
7 Fireplace Design Ideas for Cozy Winter Nights
Can you believe this time last year there was snow on the ground in Charleston and many…
Best of Houzz 2015: 5 projects that helped us win, again
Well, we’ve done it again! Since 2013, MDI has racked up both design as well as service…
Designer Spotlight: 5 Questions with Designer Lisa Mende
During the ASID conference last year, we were so inspired by guest speaker, designer Lisa Mende of…
What About That 2015 Pantone Color of the Year?
2015 Pantone Color of the Year: Marsala What do you think of 2015 Pantone Color of the…
How to Use Marsala, Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year
Not only is Marsala the name of a delicious Sicilian wine, it’s also Pantone’s color of the…
Out with the Old: 5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Decor for 2015
The holidays are gone, and it’s time for a new outlook. One easy way to change the…
Road Trip: Southern Living Idea House 2014, Palmetto Bluff
A few weeks ago, all of us at MDI road-tripped to Bluffton to visit Sunbrella’s Design Night at…
Perspective New York: 5 Reasons to Stay at the Maritime Hotel
During our trip to New York last month, we stayed at the Maritime Hotel, which left a…
Less is More for Charleston Thanksgiving Decor
Margaret Talks Charleston Thanksgiving Decor Margaret and Delta talk with Charleston’s Post and Courier about Charleston Thanksgiving…
