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9 Things to Keep Out of Your Dining Room, According to Designers

PUBLISHED IN SOUTHERN LIVING | STORY BY SARAH LYON

“When it isn’t in use, china is best kept tucked away in the sideboard or china cabinet, says Maggie Clarke, the founder of Memphis-based Maggie Clarke Interiors. “I believe that all decor should be useful, so if there is no dinner party I put the table setting away.” 

14 Designer-Approved Paint Colors for Powder Rooms

PUBLISHED IN SOUTHERN LIVING | STORY BY SARAH LYON

"This is another related hue that Memphis designer Maggie Clarke of Maggie Clarke Interiors recommends. She notes, “It’s guaranteed to put a little pep in your guests' step as they check their reflection in the mirror.” 

Traditionally Contemporary

STORY BY TERRI GLAZER | DESIGN BY MAGGIE CLARKE | INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS GROUP CREATIVE

"I love color. I know a lot of people are into whites, but I love the colors," homeowner Julie Upchurch told Maggie Clarke very early on in the process of redesigning the East Memphis home Upchurch and her family had just purchased in late 2021. Clarke, owner of a self-named local design firm, paired that idea with another concept she discovered early on in her professional relationship with her new client.”

HGTV Magazine- January/February 2023

Made in Memphis

PUBLISHED IN HGTV MAGAZINE, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023

“I cannot believe I live here," says Chenobia Webster-Hill of her 3,200-square-foot Memphis, TN, home. Chenobia grew up in South Memphis and was a single mom by 14; she had her second child at 17. "Everyone told me I would be nothing." They were wrong. […] To personalize the space, the Hills hired Memphis designer Maggie Clarke, and together they filled the rooms with furniture and artwork the couple loves. "There's no way this should be my life," says Chenobia, who's now a college professor. "But I've earned every bit of it."

At Home- Memphis & Midsouth, 2022

Bold Refinement

PUBLISHED IN AT HOME - MEMPHIS & MIDSOUTH 2022

TEXT BY TERRI GLAZER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFANIE RAWLINSON

“Ready to refresh their primary bath, a Lakeland couple recently called on Maggie Clarke, owner of Maggie Clarke Interiors. The designer's creation blends bold with refined, classic with transitional, to produce a space that will stand the test of time.

Although the project entailed taking the room down to the studs - she was able to work within the original architectural footprint to bring it up to the moment.

Soaring ceilings give the bath huge expanses of wall space, a feature Clarke decided from the start had to be played up. " knew that I wanted to do something super fun on that wall because it's such a focal point. We thought about a lot of options and ended up going with a large-scale porcelain ceramic tile with a marble look."

Memphis Voyager, 2022

Inspiring Conversations with Maggie Clarke

PUBLISHED ON MEMPHIS VOYAGER

“We are a residential interior design firm that provides turn-key service to busy, professional families in the Southeast. We take on a range of projects from new-build construction, home renovations, and room furnishing projects. We enjoy being involved every step of the way. From design concept all the way to styling and finishing touches- we pride ourselves on the fact our that clients don’t have to lift a finger.

From the word go, we collect our clients’ Pinterest boards, magazine clippings, and other saved images to ensure we create a space that looks and feels like them. Our aesthetic can be described as a “refresh on traditional”, but always personality-driven and curated based on the family. We love to incorporate family heirlooms and special vintage finds into the design and mix them with modern-day touches.”

My Domaine, 2022

20 Pretty Ideas to Decorate a Bay Window

PUBLISHED ON MY DOMAINE

“No dedicated home office? No problem. Interior designer Maggie Clarke, CEO of Maggie Clarke Interiors, recommends placing your desk and chair inside a bay window. "A Feng Shui specialist would tell you to be sure to face the inside of the room as you work," she says. "This creates a sense of security so you can see who is approaching you." Don't forget to add a window treatment to block harsh sun rays.”

Real Homes, 2022

Kitchen ceiling lighting ideas: 12 looks to illuminate your space from up above

PUBLISHED ON REAL HOMES

“Maggie Clarke, interior stylist and designer at Maggie Clarke Interiors comments: 'When we get a kitchen renovation or remodel project, in terms of lighting we always start with overhead fixture lighting. In a kitchen, that's usually two pendant lights over a kitchen island or peninsula. Alternatively, if you have a galley kitchen or a kitchen sans an island, you could go with a linear or standard chandelier or semi-flush mount. Installing a fixture in the kitchen is a tad bit unexpected, which is what Maggie Clarke Interiors is all about.”

Realtor, 2022

Wondrous Washrooms: Elevate Your Bathroom With These 5 Swanky Instagram Looks

PUBLISHED ON REALTOR

“I’m in love with the disco ball chandelier,” says designer Maggie Clarke, of Maggie Clarke Interiors. “I just used one in a project to infuse femininity amongst other masculine and sharp-edged elements. In addition, this type of chandelier serves as a beautiful focal point for a bathroom.”

The Spruce, 2022

6 Pretty Ways to Decorate With Emerald Green

PUBLISHED ON THE SPRUCE

“If you’re not quite ready to go all in, then interior designer Maggie Clarke of Maggie Clarke Interiors recommends using neutral shades and pieces to center the color as opposed to making it the central focus.

“[I recommend] using a neutral base for big items like the sofa, rug, and accompanying chairs,” she says. “To make a big punch, throw in some emerald velvet armchairs. You can repeat this color throughout the room with throw pillows and accessories (like this vase). The room still reads neutral, but definitely not boring!”

Real Homes, 2022

34 kitchen remodel ideas to inspire your upcoming project

PUBLISHED ON REAL HOMES"

“Defining the cooking area in this home, where the kitchen and living room area are in fact one, was done by means of a cool metro tile idea.

Interior designer and CEO, Maggie Clarke, of full-service design firm Maggie Clarke Interiors HQ in Memphis, TN comments, 'Subway tile is an inexpensive way to add interest in your kitchen. It's often 1/4th of the price of other choices like marble tile, yet you still achieve that classic + elegant look. Try having your tile company install it in a non-traditional way such as a step ladder or herringbone pattern. You could also choose a beveled subway tile, which gives off a sparkly shine.'“

Apartment Therapy - 2020

A 500-Square-Foot Backyard Guest House Is the Perfect Blend of Vintage and Contemporary

PUBLISHED ON APARTMENT THERAPY

“Our home was built in 1910 and the main reason we purchased it, was the tiny detached guest house in the backyard. My husband is from England and my sister lives in LA, so we have guests all the time. When we found this house, the main house was newly renovated (not exactly to our taste, but we’re working on it). The guest house itself was basically a dilapidated shed. It appeared to have been untouched since the 1950s. Our contractor and his team gutted it to the studs and we got to start fresh. It has turned out even better than I imagined. It’s perfectly cozy and curated. I love to escape back here to work on my interior design business when no one is visiting.”

At Home- Memphis & Mid South 2021

Old Neighborhood, New Vibe

PUBLISHED ON AT HOME MEMPHIS & MIDSOUTH

INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFANIE RAWLINSON

“The heart of Cooper Young, a Memphis neighborhood known for its classic cottages and bungalows, might not seem like the expected setting for a new subdivision, but this home in developer Griffin Elkington’s Cooper Station proves that old and new, traditional and contemporary can coexist beautifully.

As with all 15 homes built by Elkington on the former industrial site, architect David Anderson designed the house’s exterior elevation to include traditional features fans of quintessential Midtown architecture love—clean lines, large windows, a welcoming front entry. The inside, however, takes a much more modern tone, thanks to the work of designer Maggie Clarke, owner of Maggie Clarke Interiors.”

Martha Stewart - 2020

Five Smart Solutions for Homes That Don't Have a Designated Dining Room

PUBLISHED ON IN MARTHA STEWART

"As an alternative to a dining table, gathering around a kitchen island is a relaxed and casual dining experience," suggests designer Monique Lhuillier, who has her own dinnerware collection, available at Pottery Barn. "Instead of a tablecloth, place a runner down the center and use my Juliana Scalloped Three Tiered Stand to save space while creating fun dinner ideas that bring the family together."

If you're renovating or remodeling, interior stylist Maggie Clarke suggests placing a slight countertop overhang on a kitchen island or peninsula: "This will double as counter and dining space."

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