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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“… 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.”
