Bedroom Sitting Areas

With the hustle and bustle of daily life comes the need for a quiet retreat. Cozy bedroom sitting areas provide a private place to cozy up with a cup of coffee or to read a book without ever unmaking your bed! One of the best parts of bedroom sitting is that you don’t need a … Read more

Embracing the Everyday: Spaces Designed for Routine

As summer winds down, we’re finding ourselves craving the comfortable rhythm of daily life. For many, September feels like a reset- a return to familiar routine. Travel, hosting visitors, and long, slow beach days are slowly replaced by earlier mornings, productive days, and comfortable evenings cooking and eating at home.  From morning coffee to evening … Read more

Dreamy Laundry Rooms We’re Loving

Is it just us, or does laundry just seem to pile up in the summer? From towels and bathing suits to multiple daily outfit changes, the piles are somehow never-ending. And who wants to be stuck indoors when the beach is calling? Luckily, at MDI, we stand for creating thoughtful spaces that fit your lifestyle, … Read more

Meet the Team: Grace

We’re thrilled to introduce Grace, one of our talented lead designers here at MDI! Originally from Athens, Georgia, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Furnishings and Interiors. After visiting Charleston with friends during college, she fell in love with the Lowcountry- and in 2015, she made it official by moving … Read more

MDI Featured in Carolina Magazines

cover of The Arts Issue of The Charleston magazine from May 2025

It’s always an honor to see our work featured, and we’re especially excited to share two recent highlights- one in Charlotte Magazine and one in Charleston Magazine. While each home is different and tells a different story, both were shaped by meaningful design goals and a deep collaboration with the homeowners. From a sentimental office … Read more

2025 Met Gala Style

The Met Gala is an iconic annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, as famous for its bold fashion moments as its celebration of art and culture. As designers, we look forward to this red-carpet event every year- and the 2025 Met Gala certainly delivered! This year’s event showcased the museum’s newest … Read more

Margaret Donaldson Featured in Aspire Design and Home Magazine

We closed out winter and welcomed spring with another magazine feature! Aspire Design and Home magazine explores the world of design, architecture, and all things luxury living. They recently conducted an exclusive interview with Margaret for their Designer Friday segment, where they feature emergent and established designers from all over the world. In the interview, … Read more