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:
Inspiration
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.
Our Favorite Coffee Table Books
In Charleston, interior design coffee table books are more than just decoration. A beautiful photo book is the perfect companion for a slow afternoon in the bed swing with a pile of pillows and a glass of sweet tea. Inspiring coffee table books are also good places to get inspiration when you want to refresh your interiors just a little.
Home Tour: Refined Retreat
Today we’re excited to give you a home tour of one of our recent interior design projects in Charleston, South Carolina: A beautiful, refined retreat: