This month we’re taking our readers into the gym, spa and guest rooms of a a beautiful and comfortable Kiawah Island vacation home with plenty of room for everyone. This home was a three-year endeavor that earned a 1st place ASID Award for its master bathroom, a 2nd place ASID Award for Vacation Home, and an Honorable Mention for the dining room and bar. Today we’re giving you a look at the hardworking areas of the home: the gym, spa, laundry, and more.
Inspiration
Vendue Renovation
Today we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at one of our famous Sip & Sees from a recent renovation on Vendue! When we finish a design project, we cater a nice spread and invite the rest of our team to meet the clients and see the finished space. Because we’re all working on different projects at once, this gives our team time to be inspired.
Powder Room Design
Powder rooms may be small, but they are opportunities to let your personality shine. Guests love a delightful powder room, so don’t be afraid to be bold. At MDI, we love paying close attention to the details of this very functional space. Here are some of our recent favorites:
Margaret Finds Inspiration in Belize
Margaret and Rob took a well-earned break over Easter to the small village of Placencia, Belize. Placencia was settled in the 17th century by settlers from Nova Scotia but eventually resettled by Spaniards. Mangroves, white sand beaches, and the Caribbean Sea surround the peninsula.
MDI’s Favorite Netflix Interiors
Our designers are always looking for inspiration – even when we’re Netflix binging! Today we’re sharing some of our favorite interior design from TV and movie sets:
Margaret Visits New Zealand
About this time last year, Margaret and her husband Rob had the opportunity to travel to New Zealand for a wedding. The trip from Charleston to “The Land of the Long White Cloud” takes about 24 hours, but is well worth the effort!
Take a Peek at Our Process in a Behind-the-Scenes Video
Ever wondered what it’s like to work with an interior designer? Curious about what a designer does? Check out our new video.
Trip Report: Liz Visits Tulum, Mexico
Thinking about vacation already? Our Design Assistant, Liz Fraser, recently visited Tulum, Mexico and a winter day seems like a good time to revel in her photos and design inspiration.
Fall 2018 Interior Design Trends
With shorter daylight hours and a chill in the air, we get an almost irresistible urge to make some changes to our interior spaces that will sustain us until it’s beach weather again. Here are some of our favorite interior design trends for fall:
Beth Finds Inspiration – and Family – in Ireland
The MDI staff loves to travel for inspiration. When designer Beth Black and her husband were invited on a golf trip to Doonbeg, Ireland – she jumped at the chance to visit her ancestral home.