And now, she’s sharing her all-time top design tips with us.
For McGee, there are five essential items that make anentryway both functional and stylish.
Ottomans, floor pot plants, and sculptural objects work wonders, too.
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For her,a good living room designbegins with a good layout that creates conversation and brings people together.
Whendesigning a living room, McGee focuses on creating balance.
Her eclectic style perfectly balances the old and the new, resulting in a seamless andcohesive design.
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Youve just got to play around with different pieces together until they feel right.
She expanded on this idea by sharing her top three elements for a functional and beautiful kitchen.
Firstly, I would check that I have a good work triangle," she says.
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“Kitchens serve a lot of functions.”
Finally, McGee suggests paying attention to durability as much as style.
Agood lighting planis another way to add another dimension to your kitchen.
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you’re free to take task lighting and make it beautiful, McGee says.
Center the table with adecorative light fixture, and ensure you get the scale right.
The Bedroom
Layering texturesis the secret to creating an inviting, relaxing sanctuary.
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Note thatpowder roomsandkids bathroomsplay by a different rulebook, where go big or go home is the motto.
These smaller contained spaces provide the perfect opportunity to try bold patterns and trendy colors.
When designing a workspace, the first questions we ask our clients are: What inspires you?
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What are your hobbies and interests?
What kind of environments do you like to work in?
And what colors do you like to be surrounded by when you work, McGee says.
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McGee begins designing utilitarian spaces by listing the top priorities and uses for the space.
Closed storageis a great way to hide muddy boots and mess, butincorporating open shelvingprovides a space to style.
She then adds personality through decorative accessories, wall colors, and easily updated finishes.
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That said, she observes that toys make excellent styling objects with the right balance.
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