The Designer Within

A Professional Guide to a Well-Styled Home

John McClain

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Gibbs M. Smith Inc
16 August 2022

Professional interior design

John McClain designs homes to be alluring, functional, and most importantly, happy—and now he teaches the reader how to do it for themselves.

The Designer Within pulls back the curtain to reveal the process of interior design from interior designer John McClain. McClain’s candid and humorous look into the entire design process, from conception to completion, will allow anyone to find the designer within themselves, and ultimately create the home of their dreams. This isn’t a book about how to create a look for less, but rather a book with a detailed breakdown of professionally designed rooms. From kitchens to powder rooms, McClain dissects each space with actionable items for the reader to implement in their own home. The reader can apply one or all of his tips to start their own design process. The Designer Within is chock-full of gorgeous images from McClain’s beautiful design projects and is the perfect coffee table book; but it’s also a practical road map for embarking on interior design in your own home.

By: John McClain
Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781423660224
ISBN 10: 1423660226
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 16 August 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Interior designer John McClain is a sought-after speaker, writer, and on-air contributor with a life-long passion for interior design. Though John wasn't born into affluence, he always sought to make his daily life more beautiful through design and decorating which ultimately led to a successful career in interior design. Moreover, he understands the desire to live in a beautiful home no matter one’s personal situation, and he seeks to bring interior design concepts to those who might feel it is unobtainable. Through The Designer Within, John is on a personal mission to share his expertise with the world and show how and why creating a beautiful home is most definitely within everyone’s reach. John has interior design offices in Los Angeles, CA and Orlando, FL. He resides in Los Angeles.

Reviews for The Designer Within: A Professional Guide to a Well-Styled Home

“Interior designer McClain 'pull[s] back that proverbial curtain to reveal design solutions' in his heartfelt debut, a collection of clever styling tips and tricks .... McClain drops lots of advice along the way … and his fun approach takes the intimidation right out of design. Armchair designers looking for inspiration will find it on full display here.” * Publishers Weekly * “Readers will want to give their whole home a makeover after looking through this inspiring 114-page tome, illustrated with photos of McClain’s own home, a “Modern Loft Bungalow,” and his other design projects, which range from traditional to contemporary.” -- Marni Jameson * At Home * “Interior designer McClain eases readers into the design process with step-by-step instructions on how to formulate a project plan that takes them from concept to completion. McClain's title is an easily digestible, interior design book that would be an asset to any library shelf.” -- Brittany Fechtman * Library Journal * “… an impressive spread of vivid and dazzling pictures …. McClain’s title is an easily digestible, interior design book that would be an asset to any library shelf.” -- Brittany Fechtman * Library Journal *