Award-Winning Modern Kiawah Island Design: The third accolade MDI walked away with at the ASID awards was Honorable Mention for a Residence Under 3,500 Feet. Here’s how we did it!
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5 Back to School Home Organization Tips
Need some back-to-school home organization tips? Of course, you do. From homework havens to chalkboards to mudroom cubbyholes, here’s how to keep the kids and house in order.
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.
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.
Palu: Beds, baskets, and more
Palu is a home furnishings company out of Seattle, and their pieces have popped up in our designs quite a bit of late. We admire their pristine craftsmanship and affordable prices, prices that make it possible to accommodate tight budgets but still provide beautiful products that our clients adore. I’d love to share with you some of the specific pieces we’ve used around town and hopefully introduce you to a new collection that you and your home may connect with and enjoy someday, too.
Hickory Chair: A favorite in furniture design
Hickory Chair is a fine furniture manufacturer based in Hickory, North Carolina—only about four hours away from our humble headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. We at Margaret Donaldson Interiors have long been fans of the exemplary craftsmanship the furniture design company has produced over the past 100 (yes, 100!) years, and we’re proud that they’re not only in the USA but also in the South.
Charleston, SC Interior Designer Featured on ‘the cottage mix’
Well what do you know? Lauren Leonard‘s September 16 Good Design feature found its way to Charleston, SC Interior Designer, Margaret Donaldson! Thanks for the shout out. We are always excited to see what fellow designers are struck by in our portfolio. We thought that we might return the favor and show you some of what we appreciate in Lauren’s portfolio.