It’s time to delve into Mid-Century Modern! It’s surprising that we haven’t discussed this beloved style before on here, considering its one of the most iconic styles still used in today’s interiors. So, without further delay, here is an overview of this style along with our insights. History of Mid-Century Modern: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is …
For a lot of people (even designers like us!) it’s tough figuring out how to refresh your home and elevate it to that next level you dream of, similar to the home magazines. Where do you even start?! Here are some quick and simple ways to spruce up your home in 2024. Paint & Wallpaper …
We just posted about patterns that we consider timeless– so now is the perfect time to share about pattern mixing. Mixing patterns can sometimes be tricky as there really are no rules – it’s more a judgement and personal style issue – but we wanted to share a few helpful tips to help you create …
Mixing Patterns: Our Favorite Pairings & Helpful Hints Read More »
It’s about time that we talked about our favorite patterns to use when designing spaces. There are some patterns that are just so timeless we never see them going out of style. The Stripe Stripes are always in style. These fabrics are super versatile and can be used in almost any design style. Many of …
We still cannot believe that it is 2024! Last year just seemed to fly by. As always, a new year brings new trends to look out for, so here are a few furniture trends we are anticipating for this year. Dark Wood Finishes: This isn’t necessarily something new per se, but for a while, the …
Recently we’ve been designing quite a few mountain homes, so we thought we’d share a little about a popular style that we are loving right now- Rustic Modern. Of course, rustic modern stems from the classic rustic style (think log cabin, wood paneling, and cozy traditional furniture), but this style mixes in elements from styles …
Window Treatments can be a big-ticket item for many homeowners. Read on to learn some tricks of the trade that may help you save money on your window treatments. Benefits of Window Treatments Window shades and draperies are so important when it comes to design. Window coverings help to create a cohesive design and give …
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Coastal is another one of our favorite styles here at MWI. There is just something so relaxing about a cozy coastal space! Despite the name, coastal or coastal-inspired interiors are not exclusive to beach homes. Keep reading to learn the essential elements of this design style, and how we used this style in beach side …
It’s time to talk about white, the most commonly used color for interior spaces due to its versatility. We will also discuss the importance of undertones in this article, which is such an important element when creating a space that fits you and your needs. Before you keep reading, make sure to read our previous …
Color Psychology Part III – Undertones & the Universal Neutralizer Read More »
As we established in our blog post last week, color psychology is so important to interior designers and something that designers and homeowners should be aware of. Before you continue reading, go review our previous blog post on Color Theory which focuses on primary colors. Today we will move on to the secondary colors Orange, …
