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Stylish Home Finds Under $200: Affordable Decor to Elevate Your Space Are you on the hunt for stylish home finds under $200? Let me tell you, it is no easy feat to get our beloved MMDH layers of pattern and color on a budget. We are forever living in a heavily neutral homegoods world. Don’t […]

Stylish Home Finds Under $200

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Even designers need a refresh! Last week, I took my own advice and started tackling overdue home projects—beginning with a simple rug swap that made a big impact. It’s easy to let things slide, but I’m ready to be inspired by my space again. Let’s dive in!

Essential Must-Haves for Reviving Your Home

Collage of must-have floral print home decor items from MMDH Designs, featuring various floral patterns in pillows, throws, and other decorative accents.
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Explore a new era of floral patterns beyond the traditional grandma style in our latest blog post! Discover must-have home decor that redefines your personal pattern play with modern florals.

MMDH Must Haves: Floral Prints for Home Decor

Collage of must-have checkerboard home decor items from MMDH Designs, featuring various checkerboard patterns in pillows, throws, and other decorative accents.
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Discover must-have checkerboard charm, the ultimate neutral pattern, and effortlessly infuse timeless chic into your home today!

MMDH Monthly Must Haves – Chic Checkerboard

Collage of must-have striped home decor items from MMDH Designs, featuring various striped patterns in pillows, throws, and other decorative accents.
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Discover the versatility of stripes with 3 easy ways to elevate your home—explore our must-haves to find the perfect solution for your home.

MMDH Monthly Must Haves – Versatile Stripes

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Design Tips

Learn about the often-overlooked “install & styling” phase of home design and how to overcome challenges, give yourself grace, and complete your dream space with confidence.

It All Comes Down To Install & Styling Your Space

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Designing an entire room at once also costs money, so let’s talk about where to splurge and save on any fresh furnishing projects throughout your home.

Home Furnishings: Where To Splurge And Save

Design Tips

There are a few key design tips that will organically ramp up your home in ways you may not even feel possible… let’s review.

6 Quick Ways To Ramp Up Your Home Design

Must Haves

With the holidays just around the corner, we figured it was high time to share some of our favorite holiday must-haves.

MMDH Holiday Prep Must Haves – November

Design Tips

What is the Rule of Threes in home styling and why is it important? Let’s explore why The Rule of Threes should be practiced in your home!

How To Decorate Using The Rule Of Threes

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After over a decade in the commercial interiors industry, I started MMDH to help homeowners curate a well-designed space you can’t wait to get home to and spend time in. 




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