Well, we’ve done it again! Since 2013, MDI has racked up both design as well as service awards with Houzz, a leading platform for home remodeling and design. We received the announcement this week that we can officially add 2015 to the list of years our designs have been favorites for Houzz readers.
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Award-Winning Design for a Singular Space
Among two other awards, we received an Honorable Mention for design for a singular space at the ASID conference a few weeks ago. MDI received the recognition specifically for the work we did on a home at Turtle Beach, Kiawah Island.
Isle of Palms Design: Award-winning design for a residence over 3,500 feet
Last weekend, we took home three awards at the ASID show! One of the accolades we walked away with was 2nd place for residence over 3,500 feet, which referred to MDI’s work with traditional design at an Isle of Palms home. Here’s how we do our award-winning design.
7 Patterned Floors That Will Inspire You
Bored with your floors? Why not get creative on such an important space in your home?
Our Charleston Design: Rutledge House for Global Studies
After 18 months of our hard work in designing the interior of 179 Rutledge Avenue, it’s finally finished! We’re excited to show you the photographs of Ashley Hall School’s new Rutledge House for Global Studies.
Long, Hot Summer: Design Ideas Inspired by White
The past few days have been pretty steamy ones. As Charleston temperatures soar, we tend to retreat inside for relief. So when it comes to decor, we have the cool color white in the forefront of our minds.
Turquoise in the House: 14 Ways to Use Blues
Adding a pop or two of blue is the perfect way to celebrate summer or beckon blue skies when it’s gray out. Whether it’s a baby blue wall, a turquoise chair, or aquarium blue throw pillows, there are plenty of options to help brighten the mood while embracing the blues.
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 80-year-old friend and colleague again for more time travel to learn about the 1960s Charleston design world. We learned a little more about who’s who of interior design, and Jimmy also told us about his adventures back then in sourcing for his very own antique store.
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 renovating their Kiawah Island home, it made more sense for us to work around their busy schedule and head north to discuss all of the design details at a time and place most convenient for them.
Designer Spotlight on Jimmy Evans, Charleston, SC
Jimmy Evans has always had an eye for design, long before Margaret Donaldson Interiors found him and began working with him years ago. At 90 years young, Jimmy is rich with stories about the old days of design, from Paris to South Carolina, and how things have changed within Charleston’s design world alone.