Kiawah Interior Designer Featured in Business of Home

Margaret Donaldson of MDI Interior Design was recently featured in a fantastic Business of Home article focused on minimizing waste. Established in 2009, Business of Home is a leading source of inspiration for professionals in the home industry.  The article discusses how to gracefully part with furniture that no longer fits a client’s vision or … Read more

Functional Spaces

Interior design is about more than making things look pretty; it’s about creating liveable and functional spaces that accommodate the needs of the client. At MDI, we pride ourselves on balancing aesthetics with practicality to cater to the lifestyle of each member of the family. In this blog post, we’ll show you some of our … Read more

Lately at MDI

          Growth has been a big key word for us this year here at MDI. In a constantly changing and growing industry, we’re always searching for ways to best serve our clients. We have some exciting new updates that we can’t wait to share with you! Here’s a glimpse into what … Read more

Meet Haley

We’re so excited to introduce you to Haley, one of our Design Assistants! Haley received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the University of Georgia. After years of visiting her sister in Charleston, she fell in love with the city and decided to relocate here too. Haley grew up with a … Read more

MDI Featured in Ocean Home Magazine

Ocean Home magazine has showcased the best designs in luxury coastal living since its founding in 2006. We feel so honored that Ocean Home chose to feature our Kiawah Island Coastal Chic home in the August 2023 issue. This home was uniquely designed specifically for the family to come together with their three teenage children … Read more

Meet Emily

We’re thrilled to introduce another Design Assistant, Emily Donahue! Emily received her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Studio Art Minor from Queens University of Charlotte. While living in Charlotte, she traveled to Charleston often and always thought living in the Lowcountry would be a dream.  Emily enjoys using her psychology background to find harmony in … Read more

Dreamy Daniel Island Home Tour

We’re so excited to share this Dreamy Daniel Island project with you! The owners of this home are approaching retirement and contacted us about creating their dream home. They have adult children who live locally and visit often, as well as an active social life. The primary goal of this project was to design a … Read more

Breakfast Nooks

Breakfast nooks are the epitome of enjoyable mornings. Whether you’re an early riser enjoying your slow cup of coffee before the rest of the house wakes up or you prefer to sleep in and grab a quick breakfast, breakfast nooks provide the perfect casual kitchen seating area.  Check out some of our favorite breakfast nooks … Read more

Good Housekeeping Features MDI in August Issue

A cozy bunk room with neutral walls, light hardwood floors, and dark blue painted bunk beds with built-in drawers and storage.

We are thrilled to announce that Good Housekeeping magazine, a trusted name in the home and lifestyle industry, featured MDI in their August issue!  The August issue features an article titled Brilliant Built-Ins that showcases how functionality and aesthetics can go hand-in-hand. The article includes a photo of the bunk room in our Dreamy Daniel … Read more

Family-Friendly Spaces

The home serves as a sanctuary where busy families can come together and make memories. Family-friendly spaces allow the adults, children, and even pets to connect, unwind, and get the most out of their time together. At MDI, we pride ourselves on balancing your personal aesthetic and style with the practicality of family life. See … Read more