“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” – Richard Bach If you search deep enough through my photo albums on Facebook, you’ll find this gem from 2014. It’s Kristen Joyce and I faux crying at her going-away lunch. Why faux crying?  Because I knew it was only a matter of time before my sister in design would come back to the McMullin Design…

It may be cliché to say, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” But the reason clichés become part of the lexicon is because they’re (at least partially) based in truth. The “first impression” aphorism applies to all aspects of life—from making friends to forging relationships with customers. But for my money, the area where it’s most relevant is in real estate. For the potential homeowner, a good first impression is paramount….

It’s been a year of incredible growth for MDG. We are beginning to wind down our busiest year on record, and one of our newest team members has had a seamless integration, Kiki DuChemin. Kiki (Kristen–but as you know we have too many Kristens to keep track of around here) just moved here from Columbus, Ohio. Columbus, you say? They have Interior Design in Columbus? The answer is a resounding “yes!” Kiki was a huge…

Most seating options are designed to be viewed from a relatively limited number of vantage points. Owners tend to align their seating options against a wall so details on the back of the piece are ignored or thrown in as an afterthought, while the furniture designer concentrates only on those angles which are viewable from the front and sides. From large manufacturers always looking to maximize the efficiency of their processes, this makes sense. Why…

Kitchen design is not a one size fits all agenda. Sure, you have to consider the major pieces that make a kitchen function (like your sink, dishwasher, and stove), but you also need to consider other factors such as the age of your client, the kitchen tools they cannot live without, their entertaining goals… the list can go on and on. Over the years we have considered many families, singletons, and empty nesters all with…

Forget those horrid black metal barstools! These hot metal classics will rev up your kitchen island with some sophisticated flair. Sunpan’s Stanley Barstool with Cowhide Made of plastic, cowhide and stainless steel, this lightweight barstool will add a punch of texture and hipness to your otherwise quiet kitchen. Safavieh Couture Kian Barstool Brass is back!  Embracing the change will bring a whole new design element to your home.  Black and brass is a sophisticated and…