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John McClain is an accomplished interior designer, speaker, writer, and on-air contributor who has turned his lifetime passion for interior design into an opportunity to do the same for others.

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What Are Suburban Apartments? All About These Affordable Homes

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Remote work environments and rising rent prices have made suburban living more
attractive in recent years. Young professionals are opting for larger homes with more
rooms that double as office spaces, which come at a significant discount in the suburbs.
Others are moving to look for a slower pace or better access to outdoor space.

A Guide to Pet-Safe Plants: Decorate Your Apartment or House Without Worry

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John McClain was selected by Redfin as a top plant and pet expert for their article, “A Guide to Pet-Safe Plants: Decorate Your Apartment or House Without Worry.” Click below for the full story.    

Tile of Spain’s Passport to Creativity

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Upon his return from his visit to Valencia, Spain for the 2022 Passport to Creativity event, John McClain recapped with Ryan Fasan, Technical Consultant with Tile of Spain for Floor Trends Magazine.

How to Choose the Perfect Front Door Color, According to Experts

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John McClain provided insight for an article by MYDOMAINE called, “How to Choose the Perfect Front Door Color, According to Experts.” Click below for the full story.

Florida Design Magazine – Volume 32-2

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John McClain Design’s Mid-Century Marvel located on the shores of Orlando’s Lake Rowena is featured in the latest issue of FLORIDA DESIGN. Click below for the full story:  

My Tile Exploration Trip to Spain

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Part of the protocol for an interior design professional is to continuously educate ourselves on our chosen profession. Sometimes this means a trade show, sometimes a webinar, and sometimes, if we’re really, really lucky, it means a trip to Valencia, Spain to dive into the intricacies of tile and its origin.

Publisher’s Weekly Review – The Designer Within: A Professional Guide to a Well-Styled Home

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The reviews are in! Publisher’s Weekly recently gave a GLOWING review of John McClain’s upcoming book, The Designer Within: A Professional Guide to a Well-Styled Home, out this September. Click below for more.

40 PERFECT BATHROOM PAINT COLORS, ACCORDING TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS

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John McClain gave some input for Elle Decor’s article, “40 Perfect Bathroom Paint Colors, According to Interior Designers.” Click below for the full story.

PRIDE: Balancing The Social And Visible Impacts Of Design

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In honor of Pride Month, Luxe Interiors + Design interviewed John McClain where he discusses equal representation within the design industry and how celebrating one’s full authentic self translates to success personally and professionally.

Bedroom Dresser Décor Ideas That Turn Your Space Into A Sanctuary

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John McClain provided insight in this article by Livingetc called “Bedroom Dresser Décor Ideas that Turn Your Space Into a Sanctuary.”

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