interior design Archives - Interior Designer Charleston, Kiawah, Margaret Donaldson Interiors

The Difference Between a Decorator and a Designer

March 15, 2019 by katelynn

Have you ever wondered about the difference between an Interior Decorator and an Interior Designer? Do decorators design, or do designers decorate? It turns out there’s a big difference and The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) wants consumers to know.

Home Tour: Modern Sullivan’s Island

May 27, 2021August 25, 2017 by katelynn

A grown family and their furry friend spend winter months in this modern Sullivan’s Island home. An unusual layout for traditional Sullivan’s Island, this transitional renovation has an open floor plan for easy entertaining.

Home Tour: Mountain Interior Design

May 27, 2021August 11, 2017 by katelynn

In Charleston’s August heat, we love thinking about cool mountain interior design inspiration. We’ve been giving you a sneak peek of some of our new projects recently, and today we’re excited to give you a full-on tour of one of our favorites.

Home Tour: Relaxed River View on Kiawah Island

May 27, 2021July 28, 2017 by katelynn

The Kiawah River was the focal point for this relaxed family getaway on Kiawah Island. There are sweeping marsh views from every room, and we incorporated plenty of the homeowner’s favorite colors: blue.

Margaret’s Favorite Kitchens

May 27, 2021November 29, 2016 by katelynn

This time of year most of us are spending a lot more time in our kitchens. Gone are the days of tomato sandwiches and cold shrimp lunches – Fall and Winter have us back in the kitchen making more elaborate meals and traditional favorites to accommodate a steady stream of parties and house guests. In honor of the hardest working room in the house, we’re reflecting on some of our favorites:

Room to Breathe

May 27, 2021November 1, 2016 by katelynn

One of the most important concepts in good design is giving important art, furniture and objects room to breathe. That means leaving enough space around them so that you can appreciate them, either consciously or subconsciously.

Art and Interior Design Go Hand in Hand

August 10, 2015 by katelynn

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.

Out with the Old: 5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Decor for 2015

May 27, 2021January 1, 2015 by katelynn

The holidays are gone, and it’s time for a new outlook. One easy way to change the landscape for 2015 is to freshen up your decor. From rearranging furniture to slapping on a fresh coat of paint, there are lots of ways to say Out with the Old, In with the New!

Road Trip: Southern Living Idea House 2014, Palmetto Bluff

May 27, 2021December 12, 2014 by katelynn

A few weeks ago, all of us at MDI road-tripped to Bluffton to visit Sunbrella’s Design Night at the Southern Living Idea House, Palmetto Bluff. Architect Ken Pursley and Interior Designer Suzanne Kasler, who we blogged about earlier this year, worked together to create a refreshing look for this year’s idea house.

5 Things We Loved about Our ASID Weekend

May 27, 2021September 30, 2014 by katelynn

Last week, the MDI crew headed from Charleston, SC to Greensboro, NC for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) conference. Getting out of town with the girls is always fun, and it was great that we could experience this cool little city together. Here’s what we loved about the weekend.