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 post3 Dining Room Chairs You’ll Love
Lorts is a furniture manufacturer that was founded in the Sixties in Phoenix, Arizona. With a focus…
A Few Things You Didn’t Know About the 1960s Charleston Design World
After our fun Designer Spotlight on Jimmy Evans last month, we decided to sit down with our…
Designer Spotlight on Kathryn Greeley: Queen of Collected Interior Design
Kathryn Greeley is a Waynesville, NC-based interior designer who Margaret Donaldson has known for about 25 years…
Palu: Beds, baskets, and more
Palu is a home furnishings company out of Seattle, and their pieces have popped up in our…
MDI does New York: How to Design a Charleston Home Using Manhattan Resources
Alexis and I took a little trip last week. Because clients of ours based in NYC are…
Hickory Chair: A favorite in furniture design
Hickory Chair is a fine furniture manufacturer based in Hickory, North Carolina—only about four hours away from our…
How to Go to Market: Our High Point adventure and interior design discoveries
Four Interior Designers Went to Market A couple of weeks ago, my MDI colleagues and I ventured…
Taste and Tour Kiawah: Kiawah Interior Design
MDI is thrilled to be involved with this weekend’s Taste and Tour Kiawah. There are 6 featured…
Wine, Women and Shoes- Charleston, SC
Margaret Donaldson Interiors was proud to be a sponsor of Wine, Women and Shoes that debuted in…
