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06/18/2026

PLUMBING SELECTIONS 101 ✨

A few things I always encourage clients to consider before choosing faucets, sinks, and finishes:

✔️ Kitchen Faucet Style
Think beyond looks. Do you want a pull-down sprayer? Bridge faucet? Touch technology? Your faucet is one of the hardest-working pieces in your home, so function matters just as much as aesthetics.

And perhaps my biggest piece of advice: go into your plumbing meeting with an open mind. You may completely change your selections once you understand the functionality and practicality behind them. In today’s meeting, we were convinced we’d be selecting a bridge faucet—and ultimately chose not to for several different reasons. Sometimes the best design decisions come from understanding how you’ll actually live in the space.

✔️ Finishes & Metals
It’s important to consider the undertones of all your finishes and metals—not just your plumbing, but also your lighting and cabinet hardware. Not all golds are created equal. Brushed brass, champagne bronze, unlacquered brass, and polished brass can all have very different undertones and may vary significantly from one manufacturer to another.

While I generally recommend keeping undertones consistent throughout the home, one of my favorite ways to mix finishes is by pairing a softer gold with polished nickel. Both carry a beautiful warmth and create a timeless, layered look when done intentionally.

✔️ Kitchen Sink Material
If durability is your priority, cast iron is hard to beat. It’s timeless, incredibly durable, easy to clean, and ages beautifully. Today, we chose from the Kohler cast iron collection, which offers a beautiful range of colours that can be thoughtfully coordinated with your countertop material and overall design palette. Granite composite sinks are another excellent option, offering exceptional durability with a more contemporary feel.

The most beautiful homes aren’t created by choosing the prettiest faucet—they’re created through hundreds of thoughtful decisions that work together to tell a cohesive story. ✨

Save this for your next renovation or new build or send it to someone who is!
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I love this so much, it deserves a square. Happy Thursday friends. 🤍Images from our collection of inspo for our newest A...
06/18/2026

I love this so much, it deserves a square.

Happy Thursday friends. 🤍

Images from our collection of inspo for our newest Auburn Bay custom renovation slatted to begin construction early July.
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06/18/2026

One of the most important questions we ask at the beginning of a project has nothing to do with paint colors, countertops, or Pinterest boards….

It’s simple:

“Tell me about your perfect day.”

Walk me through it.

What time do you wake up?

Where do you drink your coffee?

Where do the kids eat breakfast?

Where does your partner work during the day?

Where do backpacks, shoes, and mail naturally collect?

How do you entertain?

What does a quiet evening at home look like?

Because before we can design a beautiful home, we need to understand how you actually live. Not the version of your life that looks perfect on social media. Not the version you hope you’ll become one day…

The version that exists right now.

The truth is, the most successful homes aren’t designed around trends or aspirations. They’re designed around habits, routines, and the everyday moments that make up your life.

A home designed solely around aesthetics may photograph beautifully, but a home designed around the people who live in it will continue to function beautifully for years to come.

At mh, our goal isn’t just to create a beautiful home. It’s to create a home that feels effortless & natural. A home that supports your family, your routines, and the way you naturally live every day.

Because when design begins with understanding people, the result is always more meaningful than when it begins with understanding finishes.

Beautiful homes are lovely. But homes that truly fit the people who live in them matter even more. 🤍
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06/11/2026

When the first parts of this series reached over 4 million people, we figured we should keep giving the people what they want… 👏

After 15 years in interior design, these are 10 measurements we use in almost every project:

1. Lighting: Hang pendants and chandeliers 30–36” above islands and dining tables. If you have vaulted ceilings, move them up 4-6” even higher.

2. Coffee Tables: Leave 18” between your sofa and coffee table.

3. Rugs: At minimum, the front legs of your furniture should sit on the rug. You need to ground your space. Nobody likes floating furniture. 😂

4. Artwork: The center of your artwork should generally land 57–60” from the floor.

5. Walkways: Aim for 36” minimum and 42–48” in high-traffic areas.

6. Dining Rooms: Leave 30–36” between your table and surrounding walls or furniture.

7. Kitchen Islands: Allow 42–48” minimum between your island and surrounding cabinetry.

8. Custom Drapery: Hang it high and wide—typically 4–8” below the ceiling and minimum 12” past the window frame.

9. Nightstands: Keep them within 2–4” of your mattress height.

10. TV Placement: The center of your TV should generally land around 42–48” from the floor.

And before anyone comes for me in the comments…(😬)…Sometimes function wins over form. In this particular home, it was important to the clients to have the TV in this location, so our job was to aesthetically balance the space around it. Great design isn’t about rigid rules—it’s about creating a home that works for the people who live there.

Friendly PSA: Great design isn’t always about expensive finishes. More often than not, it’s about getting the proportions right.

Save this for later and send it to someone planning a renovation, furnishing a home, or building from scratch.

& if you have specific questions, as always, dropped them below, and we are happy to help!!
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I have to admit, I love June. 🤍Videos and images of some of the we have been on this week. A beautiful reminder of all...
06/11/2026

I have to admit, I love June. 🤍

Videos and images of some of the we have been on this week. A beautiful reminder of all the work, decisions and details that go into the transformations you see here.

06/09/2026

Most homeowners spend countless hours scrolling Pinterest, visiting showrooms, second-guessing selections, and worrying they’ll make an expensive mistake.

Yesterday we selected every finish for this home in just 2.5 hours.

Not because the decisions were rushed—but because there was a plan. And we will continue to address every detail behind the scene but the big decisions….done ☑️☑️

When you work with a designer, you’re not paying for someone to just pick tile. You’re paying for experience, a cohesive vision, and the ability to make confident decisions & address every detail.

Less stress.
Less overwhelm.
Fewer costly mistakes.
And a home that feels beautifully intentional from room to room.
Reflective of your vision and the functionality you need.

Curious about our process here at mh?! Reach out or drop questions here, we’re always happy to help.

Or send this to someone you know who is planning to build or renovate. I promise, they will thank you.
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Happy Friday, friends! 🥂With so many new faces here lately, I thought it was a good time to say hi!!👋 I’m Jillian, found...
06/05/2026

Happy Friday, friends! 🥂

With so many new faces here lately, I thought it was a good time to say hi!!👋 I’m Jillian, founder & principal designer of mh Interiors.

I have the incredible privilege of creating beautiful homes, bringing thoughtful designs to life, and collaborating with some truly amazing people. And if it’s Friday, there’s a good chance you’ll find me with a glass of bubbles in hand. ✨

Whether you’ve been here for years or just joined us, thank you for being here. I’m grateful you’re part of this community.

Cheers to a wonderful weekend ahead! 🤍

If this isn’t a testament to the work we do at mh, I don’t know what is.I feel incredibly grateful to collaborate alongs...
06/04/2026

If this isn’t a testament to the work we do at mh, I don’t know what is.

I feel incredibly grateful to collaborate alongside some of the best architects, contractors, trades, artisans, and designers in the industry—not to mention the amazing clients who place their trust in us every day.

Creating beautiful homes is always rewarding, but it’s the relationships, collaboration, and people behind each project that make this work so meaningful.

We are truly honored to do what we do and to work alongside—and for—such exceptional humans. 🤍
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Images from our inspo at our Signal Hill renovation getting underway next week!!
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These images have been living rent-free in my head lately, and they’re playing a huge role in the inspiration behind our...
05/29/2026

These images have been living rent-free in my head lately, and they’re playing a huge role in the inspiration behind our Aspen acreage build.

What I love most about Tudor design isn’t just the aesthetic—it’s the architecture.

✨Deep coffered ceilings with substantial beams
✨ Furniture-style millwork with layered mouldings
✨ Arched openings that soften strong lines
✨ Full-height stone and marble features that feel timeless
✨ Rich wood tones balanced against warm painted cabinetry
✨ Unapologetically detailed craftsmanship

Notice how none of it feels trendy.

Every element is working together to create depth, warmth, and character. The millwork isn’t flat. The ceilings aren’t forgotten. The stone isn’t an afterthought. Every detail adds another layer to the story of the home.

As an interior designer, these are the types of spaces that remind me why architectural details matter so much. Long after paint colours and furniture trends change, it’s the bones of a home that continue to feel special.

And this is exactly what we aim for here at mh- timeless, classic decisions that will stand the test of time.

Needless to say, there are more than a few ideas from these images making their way into our Aspen acreage build. 🤍
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