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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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Spooky & Sophisticated: A Halloween Home How-To

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Holiday

With the end of October quickly approaching, how could we not talk about Halloween?! So let’s get spooky — sophisticated spooky that is…

Bring on the Bold: Interior Decor Tips for Fall 2020

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Cool autumn is all about making a statement and so can the interior of your home! This fall season, increase depth and add excitement with not just color intensity but also patterns, textures and showstopping decor…

Back-to-School Home Hacks

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Recent changes in our world has led to a rise in students participating in distance learning — whether through virtual school programs offered by school districts or parents taking on the challenge themselves…

Mid-Century Modern: Adapting an Old Style to a New Lifestyle

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Mid-century furniture continues to be a popular style choice among our clients. In the midst of quarantining at home, however, comfort is becoming the biggest deciding factor for client upholstery pieces…

Time for a Mid-Year Summer Refresh

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We at John McClain Design are ready for a complete rejuvenation — a mid-year summer refresh! Our expert design team has put together…

How to Create a Fun & Functional Workspace

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As remote work hours continue to increase, we at John McClain Design want to make sure you’re living your best work-from-home life! So we’ve put together our favorite tips for creating a fun and functional home office…

10 Paint Mistakes We Don’t Want You To Make

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Let’s talk about something that’s not COVID-19 — like the top 10 mistakes we at John McClain Design want you to avoid with a fresh coat of paint…

REWIND WEDNESDAY: Tradition Meets Contemporary

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Rewind Wednesday

Our feature for this month is a traditionally designed 1990s living room in desperate need of an update — challenge accepted! We maintained the traditional appeal but didn’t hesitate to…

Your Bedroom As a Sanctuary – A How-To

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As winter comes to an end, we can already sense the fresh spring air approaching. With this vibrant renewal in energy levels, it’s essential our bedrooms emit a true sense of peace and relaxation. Upgrade your bedroom with these easy-to-follow steps based on…

REWIND WEDNESDAY: Dramatic Foyer Transformation

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Rewind Wednesday

Already sporting an excellent layout, this stunning home in the Baldwin Park neighborhood of Orlando really just needed a little facelift. Tasked with modernizing the look of the space while maintaining its traditional design aesthetic…

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