The next area explored within the Hilltop Estate is just beyond the front door and entryway. Join us as we walk through the living room and dining room, which together form one larger space. These two rooms, unified by a high ceiling vault, have just as many distinctive characteristics as they do congruent ones. We … Read more
Time to deck the halls— —well, almost, but it starts right here with the launch of our holiday collection. The most beautiful collection (we say that every year!) of holiday trimmings is officially live over at McGee & Co. Our team designed this collection with a moody palette—think black and charcoal, deep blues and forest-y greens—and … Read more
Four years in the making, we couldn’t be any more excited to finally open up the doors to our Hilltop Estate Project to you today. If you’ve been following along with Season 3 of Dream Home Makeover on Netflix, this house will look familiar to you. It’s a sprawling family-friendly dwelling on a beautiful hillside … Read more
Naturally, our room-by-room tour of the you home, too! On the exterior, you’ll see Napa-inspired, textural plaster on the walls and limestone flooring that extends into the foyer, for a seamless flow. We balanced the massive steel-framed windows by adding warmth, through details like homey gas lanterns, oak wood paneling, organic décor, and velvet ottomans. The … Read more
Spooky doesn’t always go with beauty, but Shea knows her way around some cobwebs and spiders. Halloween is almost here and decorating for it can be tricky, pun intended. While we love a good excuse to redesign for the holidays, Halloween is one where there is a fine line between celebratory and, dare we say, … Read more
Designing your home the right way can help you live a minimalist lifestyle, reduce your living costs and save money for important things in your life. Keep reading this post to find five tips on how to design your home to achieve your goal of living a healthy minimalist life. 1. Boost Your Bedroom Living … Read more
We love the changing of the seasons— —as it means a fresh start in multiple respects. One of our favorites is the chance to make your home feel like a whole new space. There are big changes you can make to create a cozier vibe—think a can of paint—but there are also little elements you … Read more
The Hilltop Estate project was not only a sizeable one, but it spanned over a four-year stretch. We couldn’t have done it without the partnership of a tight-knit, talented team. Allow us to introduce to you: Lombardi Construction, led by Chris Lombardi, did the build; Hart Howerton, led by Louise Le Gardeur, designed the architecture. It … Read more
Getting Autumn ready is more than just dressing in thicker layers, it can be having an autumnal transformation in your home as well to embody the spirit of the season. Decorations are not just for Christmas or Halloween, and even if you do not celebrate the two you might still want to add some tasteful … Read more
Combining a Napa-inspired feel with coastal cues… this estate sits atop a hill with sweeping views of SoCal. You might recognize it from Episode 3, Season 3 of Dream Home Makeover with Liz and Neil, but this project dates even further back from where Netflix viewers picked it up. Two of our earliest clients, Liz … Read more