The name Mary McDonald wasn’t new to me, however the portfolio of this fabulous interior designer was a real find this morning! Mary McDonald is a young LA-based designer known in the industry as a person whose style is “old-fashioned elegance with a modern sensibility resulting in a fearless, joyful exuberance”. She was named as one of the Top 100 Designers by House Beautiful and her aesthetic shows a livable harmony of colors, serenity and touch of glamor here and there. Mary’s input to a room she designs is like no other, so each space has its own atmosphere and charm, whether it’s a traditional or contemporary style.
Mary McDonald is layering patterns and colors like there’s no tomorrow and the best of it is that is brings a fantastic vibe to a room, no overwhelming accessories or colors and the perfect balance is simply breathtaking!
The classic touches are paired with modern details and a room designed by Mary McDonald will never look empty or dull, hence all the artwork, antique frames and enchanting fabrics.
A signature of Mary is the use of chinoiserie in the same room as Indian pieces and clean lines and again – a brilliant balance meant to inspire you at its best!
Mary McDonald is so good at what she’s doing that she can graciously bring animal prints into a room and make it shine due to the sophisticated simplicity resulting this. Not an easy task, if I dare to say this.
Mary’s portfolio is decidedly settling down in my inspirational folder and will surely remind me always that a wallpaper CAN look stunning even though it has a clean design and a room CAN have more than three colors to still smitten everybody, the key is to use the colors wisely, so that the subtle charm makes a huge statement in the room!
*images via Mary McDonald’s portfolio
Love her pattern & color mixes. Thanks for sharing!
She’s a decor genius. I love her use of animal prints and chinoiserie.
I really like Mary’s strong use of colour – excellent works!
wow i need to hire her to come to my house!!! i love how bold everything looks!!
I love the use of the purple in the first picture, I may have to stick that into my ‘inspiration’ folder as well! Great discovery!
these are AMAZING spaces!!!!
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Her designs have such a “wow” factor…especially her use of color and pattern. You’re right, she is amazing at finding that perfect balance!
Love her portfolio and these pictures! Each element has the right dosage, resulting in a balanced room. I also love her use of colour.