Palecek Green Oaks Oversized Pendant

The Experts Weigh In: What’s Hot (and What’s Not)

The design business is an ever-changing industry where staying on top of the latest tastes, trends, and technologies can help ensure your projects always look fresh and current. We asked the experts to share what’s hot... and what’s not… for the new year!

Carolyn Dwyer
, Mohawk Group; Nikki Serras, Scavolini Store Detroit; Jennifer Carnaghi, ADP; Ruth Casper, Ruth Casper Design Studio

“Who Do You Know?” – Our Takeaways

The fourth and final installment in MDC’s Designer Network Series was an informative conversation all about networking.

Designed by Tutto Interiors, Photograph by John Carlson

Come Dine with Me

The holiday season is just around the corner, and preparing our homes for entertaining family and friends is moving up the priority list. We asked a group of taste-making designers to share their work and to find out if their clients prefer casual or formal dining spaces.

Michelle Lynne

“Know Your Worth” – Our Takeaways

The third installment in MDC’s Designer Network Series featured business coach Michelle Lynne of Designed for the Creative Mind.

Rita O’Brien Interiors, Photograph by Beth Singer

Shedding Light

As the season progresses and daylight hours are fleeting, interior lighting becomes a primary focus. We asked six discerning interior design professionals to share some of their tricks-of-the-trade to get the best lighting in your home—no matter the space.

Dan Davis Design, Photography by Laura McCaffery

Bring It Home

We’re confident interior designers love the work they do for all their clients. But we were curious… Is there a particular design that they’ve created for a client that they’d like to incorporate into their own home? We posed this question to a quartet of accomplished designers.