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Unlock the secrets of timeless charm with our must-have plaid selections. Learn how to effortlessly incorporate this versatile pattern into your home today!

MMDH Monthly Must Haves – Plaid Perfection

Must Haves

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 Monthly Must Haves – Fun With Florals

Must Haves

Discover must-have checkerboard charm, the ultimate neutral pattern, and effortlessly infuse timeless chic into your home today!

MMDH Monthly Must Haves – Chic Checkerboard

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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

Design Tips

Have you ever heard of Round Top, Texas? If you’re a collector, shopper, or people watcher, you need to make sure Round Top is at the top of your bucket-list trips.

Journey to Round Top: My Adventure at the Famous Antique Fair

Design Tips

Every design project comes with its own set of unique challenges. That’s why it’s crucial to have a firm grasp of the interior design process to create a successful design for any space. Luckily, I’m here to share my knowledge and expertise with you.

The Critical Steps Of The Interior Design Process

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

Design Tips

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

It has taken me years to fully grasp the ins and outs of the home furnishing scene and I’m positive that I still have a lot more to learn. I’ve luckily had some incredible vendors take the time to guide me through everything they know and love about the biz. So, here we go…

An Interior Designer’s Go-To Retailers

Design Tips

As we hone into the needs of any space, a plan starts to very thoughtfully and organically take shape.

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Space

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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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Melissa Mahoney Design House


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