
The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home

TIP: A chest provides additional storage and also acts as a drop zone for keys and sunglasses.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
When square footage isn’t doing the talking, let other details speak for you. We focused on bringing drama to the walls with a patterned wallpaper that served as our inspiration for the entire remodel.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
TIP: Hide rugs are a great solution for irregular floor plan shapes.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
When furniture space is limited but the room is calling for an additional layer, think no further than the floor—ottomans, a low plant, or sculptural objects add a lot without stealing square footage.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
TIP: Molding details, flooring, lighting, and even a floral arrangement—each decision in an entryway sets the tone for your home, down to the scent of the candles.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
The grounding nature of organic materials resonates deep within us on a visual and emotional level.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
TIP: We often use vintage rugs in entryways to center the space and add color, pattern, and eclecticism—all while hiding dirt.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
encompassing sensory experience when you walk through the front door.
Shea McGee • The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home
TIP: Carry the exterior-door color inside for a simple way to connect the outside to the inside while simultaneously creating a grand appearance.