An Interior Designer's Take On A Heritage Remodel | Tips For Renovating Your Home with Shea McGee

Step inside Studio McGee's latest project - a full home remodel that transforms their client's childhood Maryland home into a refined yet relaxed family space.
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In this home tour, Shea McGee walks you through the design process and shares her tips for elevating each room to reflect your personal style during a renovation. From maximizing functionality to thoughtfully incorporating sentimental details, learn how to create an intentional flow throughout your entire home.
You'll get an insider look at the remodeled kitchen, with advice on selecting classic finishes that provide timeless appeal. Discover surprises around each corner like the hidden pantry and powder room. See how the team reimagined the entry, living room, and dining area - making each space feel cohesive through consistent design elements. Whether you're building a new home or renovating a childhood house like this client, there is so much value in working with an interior designer to elevate your living spaces and capture your personal style.
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00:00 Introduction
01:50 Entryway Details & Tips
04:10 Tips for Designing Kitchen Spaces
07:56 Family Room and Multi-purpose Room
09:26 Formal Living & Dining Spaces

[@adk4419]

This is just gorgeous. Exactly my taste and comfort. Many beautiful memories will be made here

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much 😘

[@TG-sm6gu]

It specifically stated that this was the chosen color palette of the client and she went to the right place for the light, bright but still layered and cosy look! Beautiful.

[@evelyn.scott4]

I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily boring. This is their signature look, for one thing. But also, boring would be lack of colour AND lack of depth. While this home reads very neutral, there is a ton of layering, texture and textile mixing, loads of variety of materials, and yet a pleasing cohesion with placement and appropriate repetition. That’s incredibly tricky to execute when you can’t rely on colour contrast.

[@dv7361]

I agree! If anything I think clients go to Studio McGee for precisely their aesthetic. The way Shea layers textiles snd textures and even different shades of the same color is absolutely beautiful. It’s also not easy. Their look is understated luxury which I love

[@cd2659]

I miss some excitement. It just reads "flat showroom pretty" to me

[@JPalms-hd9jg]

This is my favorite look in a home! What does studio McGee call this look specifically. Is this southern, cottage, ? ! Whatever it is called I’m in love!

[@taychai]

Transitional

[@dylanncondrin9353]

Transitional and coastal!

[@UNFITTED1]

This is Cape Cod Luxury

[@motled]

The barrel archways and secret powder is so special! So many beautiful and thoughtful details. Love! ♥

[@ginafriend1690]

Barrel hallway, oval window, creamy white paint (which brand and name of color, please .. ) You and your team have lovely taste, creating a house into a warm and enjoyable home. Love all you do! ❤ Thank you for all of your tips, Shea.

[@karinherrera2060]

Beautiful!!! Timeless, classy…More like this please!

[@cindyb7414]

Absolutely beautiful! Traditional,tasteful and comfortable. I just love it!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much!

[@jessicat9198]

Love the secret door into the powder room, and that oval window in the kitchen wow!! 😍

[@tabithanimmons3125]

I've anticipated this post for months. I love seeing a local project. Great video and great work in the home.

[@dianejohnson7235]

I love how the rooms flow and how beautifully thT you decorated it!!

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you!!

[@luvinmycurlz]

Beautiful classic home. She respected the homes architecture. Love the round window in the kitchen.

[@rubychew6535]

Just beautiful. The grey and white tile in the craft room is beautiful. I hope that your cooking channel takes off, the French toast segment was great.

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you so much!!

[@tanyam3090]

Such a wonderful job. The owners must be so happy.

[@eylinsmc]

I was missing this kind of videos 🥹 super gorgeous, I like the trim work at the entryway and the archway in the hallway feels very classic!

[@heta_00]

This project is really very beautiful! Love all the neutrals, the color palette and mix match of the textures; the textile.! Really love how timeless, calm and soothing it looks!✨ The sweet small oval window in the kitchen is something I adore, looks soo balanced! Loveee your design shea.!🫶🏻

[@TheMennomilist]

I love the chairs at the island and it makes sense to have different chairs in a nearby space to mix it up. Another great video. Keep it up!

[@mrsladyrenaissance007]

I love how neutral but layered this is because it gives a feel of sophistication. I feel like this will never be dated nor is it temporarily trendy. It’s timeless and classy. As always, great execution, SM! ❤

[@kathleenjohnson8940]

I love the warmth and the coziness, good job.❤

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you! 😊

[@nopressurenodiamonds5566]

I love the classic style, & airy feel to this design! Trends are fun but you can never go wrong with "classic." The "moody" rooms are lovely to look at, but I could never do in my home, it depresses me. This home brings old charm with a new feel, it screams cozy, family, & welcome but without losing an ounce of sophistication!

[@barbarajackson3422]

You guys did it again..so beautiful! Loved so many things but my fav was the dining room wallpaper with those perfect sconces!

[@Espakay]

😍😍😍 love it... the calmness in the neutral finishes 😍

[@StudioMcGee]

🥰

[@StudioMcGee]

So glad you love it!

[@anitamurray5619]

The stove backsplash is exceptional. And the neutral whites are spot on

[@leonbarrett-fs5yb]

Excellent house , I love houses like these however I have two bits of feedback, 1 to complete the classic look in the hall I would finish the runner on the stairs with stair rods in chrome or brass secondly I would have removed the blinds throughout the house on the larger windows and replace with shutters.

[@liliasneutrallifestyle]

What color are the walls? It’s all stunning and warm

[@siphokazikhabanyana5381]

I love this home! 😍

[@debrap947]

A beautiful redesign that clearly is for someone with money but still feels warm and inviting, but not pretentious.

[@StudioMcGee]

❤️

[@annlatham]

I LOVE this! The kitchen color is perfect!

[@dv7361]

Wow! Gorgeous 😍. The colors and textures used by Studio McGee are always top notch

[@user-vw9uv8le6y]

I painted my upright piano to match my walls and am so thrilled with how lovely it looks!

[@StudioMcGee]

Love that!

[@jeannie2291]

Classic Studio McGee design, love it just elegant and timeless ♥

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you! ❤️

[@atanasiamandru8188]

absolutely stunning! what a beautiful home! I love how thoughtful all the choices were! great job!

[@maxinewallace4717]

Kitchen hood is fabulous and the faucet for pots on point 🤩

[@nicolemangum5023]

Pretty!! I love a white kitchen so that kitchen was so gorgeous IMO

[@ilseriebe]

I personally loved this one!

[@woodshed_moments]

Tudors and Greek revivals are fun flip projects…. classic design + highly versatile

[@ThekimG313]

I appreciate the soothing nature of the textures and natural colors that flow through the house.

[@StudioMcGee]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@StudioMcGee]

We love those elements too 😍

[@natakiwilliams2355]

I absolutely love your work! Very beautifully styled. ❤

[@StudioMcGee]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@melissa-wz6uj]

Loved this beautiful home and classic details!! ❤🙌🙌🙌

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you!!

[@dawngriego1528]

Beautiful!! Love it Shea 🩷

[@Loveofdecorating]

So beautiful ❤😮I took snap shot photos of several different elements of this home for our new build! ❤

[@hannahrebek]

can you share the details on the kitchen hardware, including the cabinet hinges? What size are the hinges?

[@Mercedesreedd]

This so beautiful I really love this amazing job!! 🙏🏽

[@kimberlynlee1300]

the draper you chose in the formal dining room is so beautiful. What is the fabric color? does it have a black out backing and still look that airy.

[@haruhianderson4019]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@SM-yd8hq]

Absolutely stunning

[@magk5872]

Love this! Wish you could remodel our Chicago historic home.

[@kristinaali2050]

It’s absolutely stunning! What is the name of the stain you used for the stair rail?

[@indiramichaelahealey5156]

Beautiful as always

[@rosieroberts6738]

I LOVE…. WHITE KITCHENS!! Our NEWLY Built Home has a PURE WHITE KITCHEN, warmed up with Vintage Wood Decor!!!🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@martahernandez8457]

Gorgeous!

[@lorrainel2314]

A beautiful home.

[@oboydjr]

Ahhh this has to be the Annapolis area! My hometown!

[@zoeormsby1343]

I love the sink with ears! Nate Burkas and Jeremiah have that in their New York house! Jealous

[@ErikaLane-pn1jb]

What is the color of the kitchen cabinets? 😊

[@amarantrock1982]

Amazing ❤

[@StudioMcGee]

😘

[@soapydragon7898]

Exquisite!

[@nganguyen-id7pp]

I am curious as to how much you charge to re-design a house like this?

[@land_banes2639]

In my opinion Shae Mcgee & Amber Lewis have similar style but I'll go for studioMcgee's I like generous designers whos not selfsh on giving tips those who cannot afford interior designers Plus S.Mcgee gives different & new styles.

[@rosieroberts6738]

Do you have a link to the Bar Stools or did I just overlook it?! Thank you!!!🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@laurapenaranda1684]

Well done. I love the wall paper and the white kitchen. If someone was deciding between a white kitchen and a soft greige cream what would you suggest?

[@annlatham]

I would do steamed milk ☺️

[@Jayla-dj2gj]

My kind of home.

[@IGuess...]

Le Petit Studio McGee Family Home? Love a jib door! The white-but-not-white kitchen is elegant and timeless (an English-style work table island with legs would've been chic!) but the house's rather bland front facade 0:16 could use more depth, color and textural variation!

[@doreenbrown7056]

Could you please share the paint color of the kitchen and living room walls?

[@ballavision1619]

She did. Top left corner

[@Julie_Julie_Julie_]

I see SW Steamed Milk is the cabinet color May I please request the wall color?

[@HinaMunnee]

I wish you could remodel my humble home in Katy, TX pro bono.

[@carlajewett1091]

Nicely done…

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you! ❤️

[@StudioMcGee]

Thank you!

[@spiritualcosmeticss]

I just want to know how much was this home/renovation?! Multi millions?! Just curious. This is like the new lifestyles of the rich. That was my show growing up. This is so calm, layered, interesting and yet neutral I love it.

[@ChocolateKitty864]

I love this home, but where is the tv?

[@dorothypuntarich784]

❤❤

[@hendryhartanto-vm4vh]

👍

[@ErikaLane-pn1jb]

What is the color of the cabinets? 😊

[@Julie_Julie_Julie_]

Sherwin Williams Steamed Milk

[@dianaa6868]

The home is lovely, but I wish she would have gone into the heritage of the house bc I love heritage homes!

[@kristinaschmit8009]

Oh wow. You took on another mansion & 0:01 0:01 made the interior pretty. Show your magic on what the average family in your hometown can do in a house the average family can afford.

[@hazel1960]

Loved all the details the colours palette But the stripped wall paper needs re aligning with the wall lights it screams wrong to me Nice work

[@hendryhartanto-vm4vh]

🙏🍻

[@tiffanykoma4120]

Beautiful but the kitchen design is terrible. The fridge is on the other side of the room.

[@betswilford1966]

So many of the houses are the same ... I saw the title for this one & thought ... its gotta have some character ... sadly know, I was horrified to see they took the original arched hall detail with the same look they do in everything .. I'd never hire a company that can't do different looks ...

[@nightbender9250]

I wish they didn’t choose that grey quartz because it looks cheap from a distance and because there’s no veins or depth it makes the kitchen look very bland and flat.

[@trishrobinson1523]

Shea, this is lovely. A perfect cape cod style. If I had one major suggestion it would be strike the word moment from your vocabulary and expand your language skills. It’s a trendy word and turns me off.

[@debrap947]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ronnytuck8319]

It’s getting so boring. Every house is the same design. Creativity is dead. Nothing exciting from Shea Mcgee.

[@notsniw135]

Go follow other designers then.

[@ashajibril1004]

Agree - this feels like a regular store front.

[@truthbetold6942]

I love it!

[@aminahabdullah4972]

One would feel lucky to actually be able to live in such a classic elegant house. That is the problem with the internet nowadays. It feeds the illness of overconsumption and conditions us to wanting more, more, more, different, new and so on without ever feeling satisfied.

[@ashajibril1004]

This is really bland and boring. There has to be an evolution to the designs

[@notsniw135]

or you're just following the wrong designer.

[@fortheloveofgrey6045]

The homeowner gets what they want. I think it’s beautiful!

[@ashajibril1004]

@@fortheloveofgrey6045 not exactly - they give a sense of what they like, textures etc. It’s up to the designer to bring it to life. Something falls flat here

[@ashajibril1004]

@@notsniw135 😂 I see we have a keyboard warrior here commenting on everyone’s feedback. Design is subjective. Get a life.

[@ronnytuck8319]

@@notsniw135Lol! Are you Shea! Her design is the same. Boringggggggg