Whether it’s fashion or interior design, Charleston tends to have it’s own take on national and international trends. Here are a few Winter design trends that will be right at home in Lowcountry décor this season:
Inspiration
5 Tips for Creating a Gallery Wall
At MDI we encourage our clients to collect art with abandon. Buy what you love, whether from an antiques store, thrift store, local artist or gallery, and it will add to your home’s distinct personality.
Rediscovering the Sleeping Porch
Creating a Relaxing Sleeping Porch
The sleeping porch became popular in the 1900s when doctors were trying to convince their patients that it is healthier to sleep outdoors. Here are our favorite elements for creating a Southern-style sleeping porch:
Fall 2015 Color Trends
What are the Fall 2015 Color Trends? We’ll give you a hint: They’re fun, they’re earthy and you’re going to love them.
Margaret Visits Chicago and the World of Whirlpool
This week Margaret is in Chicago at World of Whirlpool enjoying a first look at new Whirlpool innovations courtesy of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Galleries.
Commercial Fabrics, Flooring and Furnishings
Using Commercial Fabrics (and More) at Home
Commercial fabrics, furnishings, flooring and art have to withstand a lot of wear and tear. If you’re looking for creative ways to make your home more durable and livable, take few notes from the MDI team about how they make commercial spaces beautiful and enduring.
Art and Interior Design Go Hand in Hand
Incorporating Art and Interior Design
Art and interior design go hand in hand. If you’re wondering how to incorporate an eclectic art collection into your interior design, just take a look at Margaret’s house for inspiration.
Keeping Cool: 5 Stylish Fans to Help Beat the Charleston Heat
Summer is officially here, and we are really feeling it in Charleston. Luckily, there are plenty of stylish fans designed to keep you cool when the temperatures rise, and we’d love to share with you our five favorite fan designs at the moment.
Spoleto Special: 7 Inspiring Charleston Artists We Adore
In case you aren’t from Charleston, the Spoleto Festival comes around this time every year. For two weeks, the city gets its own arts festival — internationally renowned ballet and theatre companies, musicians, performance and visual artists — you name it — fill every venue, bar, and street corner with more culture than you can shake a stick at.
April Showers Bring May Flowers: How to bring blossoms into your decor
What’s your favorite flower? Here at MDI, we love them all — from hydrangeas to wisteria to poppies. We also love to incorporate the beautiful colors of spring blossoms into our decor. Here are a few of our favorite pieces that blend May flowers with interesting design.