After Photos: Livable Luxe as Seen in Traditional Home

I am thrilled to show you some never before seen “After” photos of our livable luxe project in this month’s Traditional Home.   As I mentioned on Instagram, it was all I could do to keep this home a secret.   We have been waiting for a few years to share the photos, and it’s a…

8 Must Read Tips When Building A Home

A past client reached out recently; we helped she and her husband build a beautiful home a few years ago and she emailed saying they are looking to build a second home. I couldn’t help but smile knowing she enjoyed the process and wants to do it again. They put together a great team who…

Tips For Designing A Home On A Budget

Whether you are moving into your first home or you have an existing space that needs attention,  I’m sharing today some tips on designing a home on a budget.  As I have written about here and here, I recently installed my daughter’s first post-college apartment in Manhattan. There was a distinct thought process I applied…

Before and After: Small Space Living Ideas

If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or read this post, you know I recently collaborated with Gabby and Fabricut to share some small space living ideas using their product lines for my daughter’s New York City apartment. It’s she and her roommates’ first apartment after college and like most Manhattan spaces, it is tiny.  …

Four Problems With Your Home and How To Solve Them

I’m in a lot of homes, and I tend to see the same problems come up time after time. Some are dark, cramped, outdated, not functioning well…. Can you relate to any of these issues in your own home? If so, I am sharing a few simples ways to instantly make your house feel and…

Is Our One-Time 3.5 Hour Consult For You?

While my firm works on full-room or full-home interior design projects, a few times a year we offer a limited number of appointments for a one time 3.5 hour consult.   This service is designed for the client who needs direction and help making decisions for their home but wants to implement the suggestions on their own…

Design Tips For Hallways and Landings (i.e. The Forgotten Spaces)

We strive to create a home that is special to each client by thinking through all of the design details, including those in the forgotten spaces such as hallways and landings. These type of pass-through rooms can sometimes take a backseat to the main living areas, but they are the perfect spot to add a…

When Back To School Means It’s Time To Assess Your Home

My mother always said that with the exception of my sister and two of her grandchildren being born in August, nothing good ever happens in this month. I am starting to think she may be right.   The fun of summer has worn off, it’s hot outside, and our houses are a mess from children…

Things To Do And Where To Stay in Italy

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know my family and I (minus one daughter- she has been studying abroad) spent an incredible two weeks traveling to different parts of Italy to celebrate a few milestones. Not only did I have a BIG birthday, we were celebrating a high school and college graduation.…

Before and After: Home Design with a Deadline

It’s amazing what a little vision, new furnishings, fresh paint, and a great floor plan execution can do for your home and for your psyche. I thought I would share a few homes of clients where we began their home design with a deadline.    Home Design with a Deadline Each of these families wanted…

5 Things To Keep On Hand For Last-Minute Entertaining

There is nothing I love more than when friends or family stop by at a moment’s notice, and there are five things I like to keep on hand for when it happens.   Whether it’s catching up with a neighbor or an impromptu girls’ night, I savor these moments.      It’s not about stressing…

Is Our One-Time 3.5 Hour Consult For You?

While my firm works mostly on full room or full home interior design projects, we will periodically offer a few spots for a one time 3.5 hour consult.   This service is for the client who needs direction and help making decisions with their home but wants to implement the suggestions on their own as their budget…

Living Well: 5 Tips For Updating Your Home

Whether we’re meeting with one of our full-service clients or working with someone during the 3.5 hour consultations, we often meet people who are overwhelmed and not sure what to do when their home no longer works for them and their family. And while various factors need to be considered, such as the resale value…

Dana Wolter Interiors Featured in Aspire Design and Home’s ‘Designer Friday’

It is always exciting when a publication wants to showcase our work, and I am honored Aspire Design and Home reached out to us for their ‘Designer Friday’ spotlight.  From sharing some of our recent projects to asking about my favorite books and thoughts, it was a fun interview.  It is a wonderful publication that shares what…

Living Well: Why Every Room Needs A Mirror

As I was going through some photos of our work on our website recently, I was reminded why every room (or almost every) needs a mirror. Its placement is key, but it’s also important to be mindful of what it reflects. Here are my thoughts on why mirrors add interest to any space.   Why Every…

Living Well: 5 Ways To Invest In Your Home

Your home is one of the biggest investments you will make, and you want to make sure you are investing your time and money wisely. Our goal for any project is to create a home that adds to the quality of your life and will hopefully increase in investment if you ever decide to sell.…

Renovating A Client’s Childhood Home

We have recently begun working on the renovation of a client’s childhood home. The wife and I met through one of my 3.5 hour consults as she was looking for direction for her family’s newly purchased childhood home.  During our conversation, I gave a few reasons as to why they should renovate to really make…

DWI Named Finalist For The Southeast Residential Designer Of The Year

2019 Southeast Designer of The Year Nominees Announced We are thrilled to share the exciting news that DWI is a finalist in the Southeast Residential Designer Of The Year award.   Sponsored by ADAC and Veranda magazine, this award spans a 10-state region, and we are honored to be included for the third year in a row.     Not…

5 Ideas to Creating A Warm And Inviting Foyer

Creating An Inviting Foyer The foyer is the first impression of your home when someone walks in, so I thought it would be fun to give you 5 ideas to create an inviting one.  After all, whether family or a visitor, you want your guests to feel welcome. We recently began working on a new…

Living Well: 5 Ways To Make Overnight Guests Feel Welcome

Do you find yourself stressing and fretting before overnight company arrives?  If so, I have some ways to ease the worry and make your overnight visitors feel welcome. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks for making company feel relaxed and at home. The key is to think of things that bring you comfort when…