Rugs are the layer a space often needs to feel complete… and we use them in nearly every room we design. The perfect rug can ground the space, create a “zone” in an open-concept home, add texture, pattern, color, and provide a soft place to land. Finding the right rug for your space can feel … Read more
Lighting can make or break a space… but “good” lighting in a home isn’t just about natural light coming in through the windows; it’s also about creating feeling through layered fixtures that bring ambiance and function. Lighting is one of the first things we consider when designing a home, and in our opinion, it’s just … Read more
Chances are, you have a room in your house that you want to feel lighter. Whether it’s a window-less bathroom, a small home office, a bedroom, or even your great room, giving a space the illusion of more light can be tricky. However, sometimes rooms with design “challenges” result in the most interesting creative solutions. … Read more
Margot’s nursery is our new favorite space in The McGee Home… and we’ve loved spending time in this room over the past few months of newborn bliss. We’ve already shared the photos and our favorite tips for designing a nursery space, but today we’re diving deeper into the process with a webisode and a breakdown … Read more
Mixing and matching dining chairs doesn’t have to be intimidating…. and while we love a set of matching dining chairs, mixing two styles can bring so much dimension (and even function) into a dining space. We’ve mixed and matched dining chairs in our projects quite a bit over the years, and although there’s not a … Read more
We love a mixed and matched pillow combination look… but choosing patterns, textures, and colors for the perfect pillow combination can be easier said than done. After curating hundreds of pillow combination looks, we’ve learned that it all comes down to identifying a color scheme, mixing pattern type and scale, and adding dimension with textural … Read more
Pattern is expressed in many forms… From the textures of natural, living materials to printed fabrics, pattern brings movement and expression to any space. While mixing patterns in your home can seem intimidating, understanding the basics of how shapes and scales work together simplifies the process. After years of working with patterns, we’ve learned a few … Read more
Building a home is a big investment… and after years of designing them, we’ve learned that it can be hard to find good information about how to navigate the process, especially when it comes to finding the right people for the job. We’ve been lucky to work with a lot of great General Contractors on … Read more
We’re firm believers in the idea that the little things make the most significant difference… and when it comes to bedding, this couldn’t ring truer. Our team gets a lot of questions about the building blocks of styling, and one of the most common ones is regarding how to style a bed. There are so many ways … Read more
It’s almost time to start thinking about transitioning our homes for fall… and our new Fall Collection designed with Threshold for Target is the perfect way to create cozy corners in your home for the season. Click here to explore and shop the entire collection now and keep scrolling for more about a few of our favorite … Read more