Michele Plachter Design

08/28/2026

Before, meet after 🤎This is the difference a good designer makes. Same rooms, same bones, a whole new life.

Send this to the person who’s been meaning to redo their space for years.

08/24/2026

As interior designers we hear these things all the time, and as much as we joke, they’re all valid! As a client you don’t always know exactly what you want or need, and that’s kind of the whole point of hiring us. After 20+ years, we tend to know what someone wants before they can even put it into words, so reading between the lines has become a bit of a specialty.

So if any of these sound like you, don’t worry. We’ve got you 🤍

08/21/2026

This is why clients hire us, because we’ll take care of it all right when you hire us. Oh… and you’ll get your dream home too 😍

08/17/2026

Welcome to my new series, Demystifying Design. Follow along to keep up with every episode!

I’m so excited to finally start this because people have been asking. Over my 20+ years in this industry, I’ve heard every myth and truth there is when it comes to interior design, and I started this series to take the mystery out of all of it. This is Episode 1: the truth about how designers actually charge you✨

Here’s the truth: it really does differ from designer to designer. But it usually comes down to three ways of charging. A flat fee, a hybrid of fees plus hourly, or fully hourly. After many years, I’ve found the method that works best for us is hourly. It allows us to do our best work and get the best possible outcome, without anyone paying for time they didn’t use.

So before you hire anyone, ask how they charge and what’s included. The right designer will always be upfront with you.

What’s an interior design myth you want us to talk about? Drop it below and we might feature it on our next episode 👇

08/14/2026

It’s always a yes from us when it comes to color. Consider this your sign to be a little bolder at home ✨

08/10/2026

This or that, Michele edition. A few of our picks and why:

Color is what makes a home feel alive and personal, and it’s the thing we’re known for.

Matching every metal can read a little flat and dated. Mixing them looks collected and intentional, like your home came together over time.

Plaster, grasscloth, a beautiful wallcovering. Texture adds a depth and warmth that paint alone just can’t give you.

Leather is timeless, it’s rich, and it only gets better with age.

Which of these do you agree with?!

08/07/2026

You know us for color. But here’s a plot twist: one of our favorite kitchens we’ve ever designed was primarily black. 🖤

This one was all about the clients. They wanted sexy, sophisticated, and a little bit masculine, so we leaned all the way in. Rich black cabinetry, leather hardware for that unexpected texture, and brass accents in the hood to warm it all up. Even the pizza kitchen got its own moment, with a gorgeous leather finish stone running right up the back.

Proof that neutral doesn’t mean boring. Sometimes the boldest choice is taking the color out!



Interior Design | Michele Plachter Design
Photography | Rebecca McAlpin
Builder: John Shaffer
Cabinetry Bluebell Fine Cabinetry & Design

08/03/2026

Five things that are worth every penny. Interior design edition 💸

✨Natural marble countertops. No two slabs are ever alike, so you get a true one-of-a-kind piece, and real stone only gets more beautiful with age

✨Smart lighting. Lighting sets the entire mood of a room, and being able to shift it from bright and functional to soft and warm completely changes how you live in a space

✨High quality rugs. A great rug anchors the whole room and holds up for years, while a cheap one shows wear fast. This is one to invest in

✨Wall coverings. Wallpaper adds a depth, texture, and personality that flat paint just can’t. It’s the fastest way to turn a plain room into a real wow moment

✨A quality interior designer and builder. The right team gets it right the first time, which saves you from the costly mistakes and do-overs down the road. Good design pays you back.

Which one would you splurge on first?

08/01/2026

07/29/2026

A peek inside the bayfront home that has us so excited! So many decisions here are finally coming together… the kitchen backsplash, the family room stone, a cozy fireplace to sit in front of and watch the boats go by. That perfect mix of luxury and real livable comfort. This will soon be the place for a lot of summer memories ✨