In the third installment of our Hilltop Estate webisodes, Shea walks us through the kid’s wing of this stunning SoCal home. Here, Shea explains that the timeline of this project—four years from beginning to end—provided to be a unique obstacle solved by clever design. As you can imagine, creating a space appropriate for a four-year-old … Read more
Four years Shea and the Studio McGee team worked on this project, the Hilltop Estate, and the fact that the clients had two little kids in tow proved to be a unique design challenge. How do you design a children’s room for a four-year-old knowing that they’ll move into it when they’re eight? “I am … Read more
Tis the season— —for decking the halls and trimming the tree. We couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce to you our latest collection with Target, Threshold x Studio McGee. This launch is all about getting you, and your home, in the holiday spirit. Think tufted and tasseled, woven and wooden, branches and berries. Explore the … Read more
Scents elicit memories and set moods. We Googled it and it’s a scientific fact, something about the thalamus and olfactory bulb. While we don’t know about all of that, we do know firsthand that a good way to change the vibe of a room is to change the aroma that fills it. Here, we pair … Read more
When design meets the five senses— —sight is clearly the most important. However, here at Studio McGee we believe the sense of smell is the uncontested second. When Robin Williams’ character in Good Will Hunting questions his subordinate’s cultural wisdom, he asks, “I bet you can’t tell me what it smells like in the Sistine … Read more
Next up on our photo tour through Studio McGee’s latest project, the Hilltop Estate, is the home’s cozy and relaxed family room. “It’s a more casual space, the everyday hangout,” explains Shea, also the dictating factor behind the choice to place a sectional sofa in the room. “It’s very livable and comfortable; nothing too precious,” … Read more
Today we arrive in the heart of the home, the kitchen. Creating consistency from the entry and formal dining space, Shea and the design team chose to continue the vaulted, wood stain ceilings into the kitchen, a design choice that creates a natural flow throughout the home. For a more contemporary look, a mixture of … Read more
The journey continues… Today, we’re so excited to share with you webisode two featuring our latest design project, the Hilltop Estate. Here, Shea continues on from the entry, leading us through the home’s stunning kitchen and pantry. One-of-a-kind design details abound, like the custom oven hood that you may remember from Season 3 of Dream … Read more
Sometimes the most trafficked room in the house can be the hardest to design— —the more space there is, the harder it is to fill. Great rooms are often a design conundrum, as the open concept leaves little natural direction for where furniture should sit or where the focal point should be. Layering is key, … Read more
03 The Wreaths & Garland The phrase, “deck the halls” exists for a reason, and we think it’s because of these beauties right here. Cedar and pinecone, dried berries, juniper, wood, and brass—all the makings of a perfectly adorned door or stairwell.