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.
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How to Hang Wall Art
Don’t you love walking into a room with thoughtfully placed pictures? Whether it’s a large piece that immediately captures you or an entire wall of frames that draws you in, what’s on the wall can really make or break a room.
Designer Spotlight: Designs Inspired by Antoni Gaudi
We love this great legend. The work of Spanish artist and architect Antoni Gaudi is fascinating to say the least. So we’d like to dedicate this post to paying homage to him. Let’s look some of his work plus designs inspired by Antoni Gaudi.
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.
6 Ways to Spruce Up Your Patio
It’s that time of year when many of us take to our patios to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s to entertain, reflect, or read, it should be a unique place that pleases you.
Designer Spotlight: 10 Things We Love About Designer Suzanne Kasler
Suzanne Kasler is an Atlanta-based interior designer who is set to release her second design book this October. She has not only designed homes from here to Kenya, she also has several signature lines with companies we adore.
10 Fourth of July Decor Ideas
Independence Day is only one-day long, but we think these Fourth of July decor ideas are good ideas for the whole summer. With the right placement, a nautical red, white, and blue theme can be appropriate for Independence Day as well as every hot day of the year. These are just a few of the designs we love so much we’ve incorporated them with our own office decor since they’re so perfect for Charleston and the sunny, coastal life we have year-round. We hope you get inspired, too. Happy 4th!
3 Dining Room Chairs You’ll Love
Lorts is a furniture manufacturer that was founded in the Sixties in Phoenix, Arizona. With a focus on English and French country and Southwestern designs, Lorts continues to grow, and we at MDI love what they do: the clean lines, the comfort of their chairs, and their custom-made abilities.
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.
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 now. They met through the American Society for Interior Designers, an organization that formed in 1975 to provide designers with a supportive, educational, and professional community. It is the oldest professional organization for designers.