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Summer in Charleston

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by katelynn

Summer is such a beautiful time in Charleston! It gets hot here in the Lowcountry, but there is still so much to enjoy. We put together a list of some of our favorite Charleston summer activities. Biking on Kiawah Island is a must! You can bring your own or rent bikes and gear from one … Read more

Dockside Home Tour

May 31, 2021January 6, 2021 by katelynn

We have a unique project to share with you today. Dockside condominiums are one of Charleston’s most iconic properties. At 19 stories tall, Dockside is one of the few high-rise buildings in the Holy City. Built-in the early 1980s, the units offer incredible views of the harbor, downtown Charleston, and the Ravenel Bridge.

MDI Gives Back on Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2018 by katelynn

Giving Tuesday is a global movement to kick off the giving season. Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is a great counterbalance to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year members of the MDI team picked a local nonprofit to be the recipient of their donation on Giving Tuesday:

Fall 2018 Interior Design Trends

November 15, 2018 by katelynn

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:

Our Favorite Coffee Table Books

May 27, 2021August 24, 2018 by katelynn

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

May 27, 2021August 9, 2018 by katelynn

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:

Margaret Donaldson Interiors Receives Four ASID Awards

May 27, 2021July 26, 2018 by katelynn

We are happy to tell you that Margaret Donaldson Interiors received four ASID awards last month. These were some of our favorite projects, and we are very honored to be recognized for them.

Tips for a Quick Summer Textile Refresh

May 27, 2021June 28, 2018 by katelynn

With a new season comes the urge to refresh interior spaces to match. In winter, we bring warmth to chilly Charleston days with plenty of layers and soft, nubby textiles. In summer, we want summer textiles that are light, bright, fun, and crisp.

You can refresh your space for summer, or for an entire next chapter, with a creative summer textile makeover.

More Designing Dogs: Meet Rosie

May 27, 2021May 31, 2018 by katelynn

Behind the best interior designers in Charleston are the best dog helpers. At Margaret Donaldson Interiors, we love our dogs (and our clients’ dogs) so much that we have a dog-friendly studio. Please meet Rosie.

Meet Designing Dog Willow!

May 27, 2021May 17, 2018 by katelynn

It’s no secret that Margaret Donaldson Interiors loves dogs. Did you know that more than half the households in Charleston, SC have at least one dog?