We recently had the pleasure of visiting Hickory Chair University in North Carolina, and we came away with so much awe for what they go through to create such exquisite pieces of fine furniture. We’ve always been big fans, but our admiration for the true artists at Hickory Chair is even greater now.
Inspiration
4 Reasons to Design with Sunbrella
Late last year, MDI had the pleasure of attending Sunbrella’s Perspective New York event, where designers from all over were challenged to design an entire space with Sunbrella fabric.
SEWE Special: How to Go Wild with Animal Print Decor
Here in Charleston, we’re fresh from the invasion of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, and we’re really feeling the call of the wild right now. Ever felt inspired to incorporate jungle-esque patterns into your home decor but didn’t know how?
Happy Valentine’s: Sweet decor ideas
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day to brainstorm on sweet decor ideas, but it’s still a good time to talk about what you can do with sweetheart colors year round. Here are a few ways we’ve used them that will hopefully inspire you to utilize the loveliness of red, pink, and peach in your design, too.
Comfort Decor: 5 Fuzzy Ways to Keep Warm
According to Monday’s groundhog, we have at least six more weeks of winter in store. While you may be dreaming of long days and warm rays, take advantage of the cold while you can with some comfort decor. Here are five fuzzy ways to keep warm.
7 Fireplace Design Ideas for Cozy Winter Nights
Can you believe this time last year there was snow on the ground in Charleston and many homes were without power? We know a lot of families who used the power outage as the perfect excuse to light up the fireplace, step away from technology, and enjoy the company of each other.
Best of Houzz 2015: 5 projects that helped us win, again
Well, we’ve done it again! Since 2013, MDI has racked up both design as well as service awards with Houzz, a leading platform for home remodeling and design. We received the announcement this week that we can officially add 2015 to the list of years our designs have been favorites for Houzz readers.
What About That 2015 Pantone Color of the Year?
2015 Pantone Color of the Year: Marsala
What do you think of 2015 Pantone Color of the Year ‘Marsala’? Margaret talks to Charleston’s Post and Courier about how to use it and whether or not we’ll see it in Charleston decor this year. Read the article by Ann Thrash:
How to Use Marsala, Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year
Not only is Marsala the name of a delicious Sicilian wine, it’s also Pantone’s color of the year. This soft shade of vino, not to be confused with a bolder Cabernet, can be gently infused into your decor in so many ways. Here are 5 examples of how you can make use of 2015’s hottest color.
Out with the Old: 5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Decor for 2015
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!