Location, Location, Location

We just wrapped up an amazing project with fabulous clients in a Boston suburb. This family with two small children has made things easy for us. Each time we work with a new client we love the opportunity for our creativity to unfold. Design has taught us to think outside of the box, giving the client what they want in an incredible way and not imposing our personal style. 

In the grand foyer we brought in a a custom settee, covered in fabric by Ralph Lauren. The round centerpiece table really grounds the open space with the custom Merida carpet. We reframed the clients' artwork and arranged in a neat grid. At the top of the staircase we added a large scale work of art, an Elysian Tree in black and white. Talk about a warm welcome!

We added this carrara marble shelf to the mini alcove in the foyer, a beautiful detail. 

The dining room was a fun space to introduce this Romo floral wallcovering and the drapes in a gorgeous velvet fabric by Cowtan & Tout. The sleek dining room table is by Holly Hunt. As for the pretties, the mirror is from Arteriors and the stunning statement candelabras are from Dune & Duchess.

We finished up the living room with a patchwork rug, as well as a custom window seat and custom pillows.

For the children's music room we created a collage of art from Sugarboo Design.

In the family room we designed a custom coffee table and brought in an abstract art duo.

In the powder room we used a Schumacher wallcovering and simple artwork from Soicher Marin.

A good designer listens; this project was a perfect opportunity to step out of our comfort zone and what fun we had! We're so happy to share this project with you, stay tuned for more projects and happenings at Kelly McGuill Home!

New Studio Reveal

We are so excited to share photos of our newly transformed studio space with all of you! Our new office has come a long way from when we started the project earlier this fall. It's great what a few cosmetic updates can do - like removing layers of old wallpaper, taking down tile on the walls and adding a fresh coat of paint. We were thrilled with how gorgeous the floors turned out after refinishing them, as well as updating the lighting with a fun industrial twist. The before and after shots are so amazing...

Before

After

Before

After

Our new signs and window decals are the cherry on top of our wonderful new space for KMH. 

This project is a perfect example of what a difference an open mind and a fresh coat of paint can make! Cheers to a new chapter for Kelly McGuill Home, as well as a happy holiday season to you all! 

Out with the pumpkins, in with the tree...

      With the cold temperatures becoming part of our every day and Thanksgiving right around the corner, the KMH team is getting ready to say farewell to our adorable pumpkin stacks and autumn decor. We thought it would be fun to give you a little holiday inspiration for the winter season! Here are a few festive, yet simple ways to slowly introduce your holiday spirit into your home or work place!

1   tabletop noble fir from Terrain

2   white lanterns from iKea

3   white pillar candles from Crate and Barrel

4   globe lights from Terrain

5   magnolia wreath from Terrain

6   glass cylinder vase from Crate and Barrel

7   tree basket from Serena and Lily 

        With this Friday being Black Friday, the real holiday shopping frenzy sets in and the festivities begin! The KMH design team is wishing everyone a very happy and joyful Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for your visits and look forward to sharing the holiday season with you!

Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all a good night! Cue "All I want for Christmas" by Mariah Carey playing in the office on repeat. 

The Secrets of a Stylist

“As designers, we love what we see in magazines, 
but truthfully we want our clients to be able to 
live in their homes and have it be practical,” 
-Kelly McGuill

Kelly McGuill Home strives to create an environment for each client that he or she is able to truly enjoy and live in. Living in a home that is constantly looking immaculate is not a realistic way to live. Yes, in magazines and catalogs houses look stunning and effortless; however, the truth is those spaces are styled by professionals. Stylists take out pieces of furniture to create a better composition and sometimes even fake the perspective of furniture for the perfect shot. Here are some easy methods to help style your own home

LESS IS MORE

As one of Kelly's favorites mantras goes... less is more. Spaces begin to come alive when there is not a lot of clutter. Clutter can be a distraction from the focal furniture and accessories. The photo below highlights the pieces of furniture with subtle accessories - simple coffee table tray and books, as well as understated shelving decor. 

NAKED COUNTERTOPS

Reducing the number of objects on your countertops can make a huge difference in making a space seem instantly larger and more orderly. Kelly enjoys using glass jars, fresh fruit or flowers to make a space come alive. 

SHELVING

Shelving can seem to be an impossible feat when faced with the challenge of filling it. A great way to transform your shelves is to create a balance in various types of objects. For example, you may have some stacked books (horizontal and/or vertical) glass accents, prized objects (trophies, small sculptures, etc.), candle sticks for height and small plants to add some life. A solid balance throughout will make for a both interesting and attractive display.

COFFEE & SIDE TABLES

An easy way to accessorize is with a few smaller books or a couple larger books, try a neutral tray or even fresh flowers or a small plant for some volume. Here's a great side table to add some flare!

Here's to beautiful homes everywhere! Let the charm of your own personal style show and let us know some ways you bring life into your own home! Keep in touch with the Kelly McGuill Home Design Team on our Instagram and website throughout the holidays! 

Kelly McGuill Home gets a new home!

       We are oh so excited to share our exciting news that Kelly McGuill Home is moving! As much as we love working in our current office, we have outgrown it and could not be more thrilled to be moving onto the next chapter for KMH. We have been searching for a while and finally found the perfect space for Kelly McGuill Home where we will have meetings with clients, as well as house our amazing library of fabrics, rugs and wall coverings samples. We believe the space has so much potential, but needs a lot of TLC. Here are some inspiration photos we have been oo-ing and ah-ing over for ideas in the new office space!

As you know, we love white walls, so no surprise that every wall will be Benjamin Moore Superwhite - as shown in this inspiration space...

Although the floors are wood, they are in tough shape, so we are painting those black. Here's a look at some of our black floors inspiration...

Those two changes alone will make a  w o r l d  of a difference; however, there is more! Along with installing new light fixtures, the office will be getting a barn track door (swoon) and we're painting the floor-to-ceiling windows black! (double swoon)

Voilà! Here is the great new space Kelly McGuill Home is moving into... Can you believe those amazing windows and all of the natural light we will get?!

We'll be sure to share progress updates as the spaces transforms into our new home! You may visit our website at kellymcguillhome.com, or stay up to date with us on Instagram @kellymcguillhome and on our Facebook page!

These are a few of my favorite things...

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
These are a few of my favorite things..." 

       Here at Kelly McGuill Home we'll show you how we put our own groove on a space!  These are a few of our favorite things that we believe can be used in any home to help any space come to life!

NATURAL FIBER RUGS
A go-to of ours because they are a great way to add texture and interest to a space.  They come in a range of prices depending on your budget.

GRIDS OF ARTWORK
A basic grid layout of art can be a simple solution to a tired wall and really pull a space together.  An easy way to put a fun spin on any room; arranging a grid above a console table in a living room, adding interest in a long hallway, or having an entire gallery wall in a master bedroom.

BARN TRACK DOOR
An alternative take on a doorway, the barn door introduces an unexpected twist on a room with the exposed track and hardware. The door may also be a natural or distressed wood for a neutral accent.

CARRARA MARBLE
Carrara marble is an investment that is both timeless and durable. It will always be a classic and beautiful look that never goes out of style.

Visit us on Instagram - @kellymcguillhome for more day-to-day happenings here at Kelly McGuill Home!

Going to have to start cooking again...

The McGuill household has been without a kitchen for about a month and a half now. While we have enjoyed exploring the endless local restaurants and not having to cook dinner after a long day of work, we are beyond excited and very ready to have the heart of our home back!

 Here is a look into the before, the demo, and the (almost) after of our kitchen renovation…

This kitchen's birthday would be coming up on twenty-two years old. As much as we loved the simple and functional space, we were ready for our kitchen renovations to get underway!

Here are the bones of the kitchen exposed and ready for a facelift…

We said good-bye to this lovely window as we welcomed three larger windows over the sink.

The wall to the butler's pantry was taken down and already letting more light into the space!

Voila! The (almost) after: the cabinets, appliances and counters are in, as well as the floors refinished.
The space looks amazing with more light than ever

All remaining on the to-do list is install the sink faucet, lighting, open shelving, and finish of the hood. Once that is completed, in will come the furniture, artwork and all the pretties!

 These new, wider french doors replaced the old doors onto the back porch allowing even more light.

 Here shows off the new space with the removal of the wall into the butler's pantry!

We are so pleased with the progress and results thus far as we are full speed ahead to the finish line. We promise to share our kitchen renovation as soon as the finishing touches are completed!

My Home

I am so excited!  I have some wonderful news to share.....I am doing a remodel on my own home.  The Kitchen!!  I will finally be able to use all of those photos I have been tearing out or saving on the web of  the things I would love to do if it were my own kitchen.  It seems like I have been doing that forever.  Some of the photos have yellowed with age but I love classic, timeless design.  As the project progresses I will share photos with you so you can see the process and share in the experience with me.

Recently I had photos taken of my home by, http://kylejcaldwell.com.  Kyle is so wonderful to work with.  His use of light is amazing.