Inspiration Archives - Margaret Donaldson Interiors, Charleston SC

Favorite Natural Décor

Every year the Southeaster Wildlife Exposition brings a three-day celebration of wildlife and all things natural to Charleston. Each February, our city is full of visitors attracted to SEWE’s educational conservation programs, social events, sporting demonstrations, and fine art fairs. In honor of SEWE this weekend, we’re reminiscing about some of our favorite natural motifs in past projects.

A Grateful Table

Recently the MDI team got to take part in a very important challenge: Designing the table scape for an intimate dinner to benefit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer benefiting St. Jude’s.

Kiawah Gym, Spa, and More

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.

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 17^th century by settlers from Nova Scotia but eventually resettled by Spaniards. Mangroves, white sand beaches, and the Caribbean Sea surround the peninsula.