Looking for Historic Interior Design Inspiration?
Read Margaret’s tips for historic interior design and get a peek inside her home in this post by Charleston’s Scout Guide!
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Comfort 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 may be dreaming of long days and warm rays, take advantage of the cold while you can with some comfort decor. Here are five fuzzy ways to keep warm.
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 homes were without power? We know a lot of families who used the power outage as the perfect excuse to light up the fireplace, step away from technology, and enjoy the company of each other.
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 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.
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 Lisa Mende Design, that we decided to feature her in our Designer Spotlight. We got to chat with her about design trends, current projects, and even her favorite color. Here are our 5 design questions with Lisa Mende. Enjoy!
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 Year ‘Marsala’? Margaret talks to Charleston’s Post and Courier about how to use it and whether or not we’ll see it in Charleston decor this year. Read the article by Ann Thrash:
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 year. This soft shade of vino, not to be confused with a bolder Cabernet, can be gently infused into your decor in so many ways. Here are 5 examples of how you can make use of 2015’s hottest color.
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 landscape for 2015 is to freshen up your decor. From rearranging furniture to slapping on a fresh coat of paint, there are lots of ways to say Out with the Old, In with the New!
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 the Southern Living Idea House, Palmetto Bluff. Architect Ken Pursley and Interior Designer Suzanne Kasler, who we blogged about earlier this year, worked together to create a refreshing look for this year’s idea house.
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 lasting impression on all of us. From the rooftop Cabanas to the porthole-window rooms, this place thought of everything! We couldn’t get over the incredible Maritime Hotel design, which was truly inspirational.