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The Art of Home: A Designer Guide to Creating an Elevated Yet Approachable Home Hardcover – September 12, 2023

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The long-awaited design book from Shea McGee, beautifully showcasing all that is possible for every room of your home.

Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be applied to any home. As the title of her new book suggests, designing rooms for maximum impact while also remaining approachable to any who enter is an art. But it's also a skill that can be learned because it's inside each one of us.

In The Art of Home, Shea takes us through every room of the house, starting with an explanation of process and then guiding our entryways, living rooms, kitchens, offices, kids' rooms, and even our utility rooms. With step-by-step guides paired with her own design projects and the power of her personal stories, Shea helps us transform the most important parts of our lives and how we live.

What I love about design is the opportunity to dream and then will that vision into existence.

Join Shea as she teaches us to dream and then shows us how to make it reality. Her new book, The Art of Home, is as functional as it is heart-stoppingly beautiful and it will maintain a presence in your home for years to come.

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Shea McGee founded her design firm, Studio McGee, with her husband Syd in 2014 and together with their team, she has designed hundreds of homes across the country. As their design portfolio and following grew, it paved the way for the launch of their e-commerce brand, McGee & Co., two years later. Their popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, is entering its third season. With a vision that beautiful design can be approachable, they have become one of the leading innovators in the interior design industry. Their firm has become a premiere online retail destination and continues to share their light-filled aesthetic with millions.

Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Horizon (September 12, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 408 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 078523683X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785236832
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.3 x 1.55 x 11.3 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book beautiful with stunning visuals and appreciate its informative content as a reference material. Moreover, the pictures are decent for a coffee table book, and the writing is simple and easy to read. Additionally, customers consider the book impressive for its price. However, the physical condition of the book receives mixed feedback - while some find it perfect for coffee table display, others note it looks used and has black marks on the outside cover.

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280 customers mention "Beauty"280 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, praising its stunning visuals and thoughtful design philosophy, with one customer noting its linen-type cover.

"...✅ Thoughtful Design Philosophy – The author doesn’t just focus on trends; instead, they emphasize timeless design principles that make a home feel..." Read more

"...Gives paint color options from common brands. A nice coffee table book." Read more

"...The best part? The book itself is so beautiful that I use it as part of my home decor by stacking it on shelves...." Read more

"...I’m obsessed. The quality is absolutely amazing. Just….. get it. I have very minimal words because it’s just a wow to me...." Read more

78 customers mention "Insight"78 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and inspiring, with useful tips throughout.

"...✅ Practical Advice – Unlike some design books that focus purely on aesthetics, this guide provides actionable tips for making stylish choices that..." Read more

"Great info to help design your home. Gives paint color options from common brands. A nice coffee table book." Read more

"...There are so many practical ideas that can actually be applied to your own space. The best part?..." Read more

"Love this book. Very informative especially I am a newbie on building and designing my house. Its also a nice decors" Read more

35 customers mention "Pictures"35 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, noting they are decent for a coffee table book, with one customer highlighting the section on hanging pictures.

"This book is perfect in every way! It has incredible pictures and terrific reads. The presentation is so amazing...." Read more

"...The interior pages are of good quality. The book itself and photos are nice but, rooms are definitely very staged...." Read more

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"...There are so many great photos and a lot of information on how she plans her designs from start to finish. So much information...." Read more

28 customers mention "Writing quality"24 positive4 negative

Customers find the book beautifully written and easy to read, with a perfect layout that includes helpful design instructions.

"This decorative book is really good. It gives you so many ideas for decor." Read more

"Beautiful book. I love it. Has a nice cover and also has good info for decorating." Read more

"This book is perfect in every way! It has incredible pictures and terrific reads. The presentation is so amazing...." Read more

"...It’s beautifully written and filled with stunning visuals that inspire me to elevate my own home in a way that’s both approachable and stylish...." Read more

26 customers mention "Value for money"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book impressive for its price.

"...for anyone looking to create a home that feels both elegant and livable. 📌 Would I Buy It Again? Absolutely!..." Read more

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29 customers mention "Look"15 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's appearance, with some finding it perfect for coffee tables while others note it looks used and dirty.

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"...The book itself and photos are nice but, rooms are definitely very staged...." Read more

"...it has an elevated textured cover--- great for coffee table and inspiration for your home . 🩵..." Read more

"...It is noticeably smaller, pages thinner and cover lacks the classy look of textured linen...." Read more

130 customers mention "Book damage"17 positive113 negative

Customers report that the book arrives damaged, with corners and edges dented and scuffed.

"...I will say, mine did come with a few blemishes so not in perfectly new condition but the others outweigh this so im not pressed. Just yes." Read more

"Love the content and don't regret the purchase. But the cover fell apart in the first month. I don't regret the purchase." Read more

"...book that was in better condition, but it still had scuffs on the front cover. I wish Amazon would take better care when shipping books...." Read more

"Great quality book. However, book came damaged as expected being wrapped in only clear plastic and nothing to protect it against." Read more

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Customers report multiple issues with the book's smudge resistance, noting black marks all over the outside cover and dirt smudges on the front.

"...The cover had scuffs and oily smudges, and the back was badly stained. I was disappointed to pay $20 for a book that was in this condition...." Read more

"The book is beautiful but the corner was damaged also some spots on the book on top...." Read more

"Love the book and the addition to the coffee table, it came with some marks and scuffs just not in perfect condition as I would have hoped...." Read more

"...to be dropped a few times(the corners were smashed) and several pages had ink blots on the photographs and writing... Might return to exchange and..." Read more

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IboRam
A Stunning and Practical Guide to Elevated Yet Livable Design
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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The Art of Home is a beautifully crafted and insightful book that strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and everyday comfort. As someone who loves interior design but finds many design books either too aspirational or too simplistic, this book exceeded my expectations.

What I Loved:
✅ Gorgeous Visuals – The photography is stunning, offering endless inspiration for creating a warm yet refined home.
✅ Practical Advice – Unlike some design books that focus purely on aesthetics, this guide provides actionable tips for making stylish choices that fit real-life living.
✅ Approachable Luxury – The book teaches how to achieve a high-end look without feeling pretentious or unlivable, making it ideal for both design enthusiasts and beginners.
✅ Thoughtful Design Philosophy – The author doesn’t just focus on trends; instead, they emphasize timeless design principles that make a home feel personal and inviting.

Room for Improvement:
🔹 While the book is full of inspiration, some readers may wish for more budget-friendly recommendations. However, the principles shared can be adapted to various price points.

Final Verdict:
If you're looking for a design book that blends beauty with functionality, The Art of Home is a must-have. It’s more than just a coffee table book—it’s a resource you’ll want to revisit time and again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to create a home that feels both elegant and livable.

📌 Would I Buy It Again? Absolutely! This would also make a fantastic gift for anyone who loves interior design.

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Beautiful book
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Great info to help design your home. Gives paint color options from common brands. A nice coffee table book.

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Essential Interior Design Tips – A Beautiful and Practical Book! 📖✨
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This book is packed with valuable interior design tips, making it more than just a book with pretty pictures. There are so many practical ideas that can actually be applied to your own space.

The best part? The book itself is so beautiful that I use it as part of my home decor by stacking it on shelves. If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice, this book is a must-have!

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This book is packed with valuable interior design tips, making it more than just a book with pretty pictures. There are so many practical ideas that can actually be applied to your own space.

The best part? The book itself is so beautiful that I use it as part of my home decor by stacking it on shelves. If you’re looking for inspiration and practical advice, this book is a must-have!

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Kukua
Just yes.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
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I’m still in shock at how much i love this book. I’m obsessed. The quality is absolutely amazing. Just….. get it. I have very minimal words because it’s just a wow to me. To be honest i bought this for aesthetic decor and didn’t even plan to open it, but i did and i was not disappointed at all. Aesthetics 100000/10 quality 100000000000/10 and a 10/10 read. I will say, mine did come with a few blemishes so not in perfectly new condition but the others outweigh this so im not pressed.

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Love the content and don't regret the purchase. But the cover fell apart in the first month. I don't regret the purchase.

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Love the content and don't regret the purchase. But the cover fell apart in the first month. I don't regret the purchase.

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Beautifully Done!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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I initially bought this book to go on a new side table I purchased for my living room but the book was too big for it. I decided to move some other books I had on my coffee table and put this one in their place and I'm glad I did. It's such a beautiful book. I didn't buy it for the inside content, but I find myself looking at the pictures periodically. Such a well-crafted book.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
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This decorative book is really good. It gives you so many ideas for decor.

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Excellent read (arrived in poor condition)
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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This book was a 5 star read for me!
Shea McGee does a wonderful job of not only telling you how to arrange a beautifully decorated home, but also showing you how with a book full of stunning photos. I’m a visual person and it helps to see pictures of different styles and spaces so that I can recognize what I personally like, and what I don’t. What I loved most about this book was Shea’s practical tips on how to design a beautiful space (how to arrange throw pillows, considering the shape and texture of furniture and how to maximize the way each piece compliments each other, bringing in different textures, etc.). Not only is this book beautiful to look at and use as a decorative piece, but it offers so much beauty and practicality on the inside of the pages. If you’re looking for a wonderful resource on how to bring life and beauty to your home, buy this book!

(The only reason I’m rating this item as 3 stars is because Amazon sent me a book in used condition. The cover had scuffs and oily smudges, and the back was badly stained. I was disappointed to pay $20 for a book that was in this condition. They sent me a replacement book that was in better condition, but it still had scuffs on the front cover. I wish Amazon would take better care when shipping books. This isn’t the first time I’ve had a smudged/scuffed book shipped to me. 😪)

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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
This book was a 5 star read for me!
Shea McGee does a wonderful job of not only telling you how to arrange a beautifully decorated home, but also showing you how with a book full of stunning photos. I’m a visual person and it helps to see pictures of different styles and spaces so that I can recognize what I personally like, and what I don’t. What I loved most about this book was Shea’s practical tips on how to design a beautiful space (how to arrange throw pillows, considering the shape and texture of furniture and how to maximize the way each piece compliments each other, bringing in different textures, etc.). Not only is this book beautiful to look at and use as a decorative piece, but it offers so much beauty and practicality on the inside of the pages. If you’re looking for a wonderful resource on how to bring life and beauty to your home, buy this book!

(The only reason I’m rating this item as 3 stars is because Amazon sent me a book in used condition. The cover had scuffs and oily smudges, and the back was badly stained. I was disappointed to pay $20 for a book that was in this condition. They sent me a replacement book that was in better condition, but it still had scuffs on the front cover. I wish Amazon would take better care when shipping books. This isn’t the first time I’ve had a smudged/scuffed book shipped to me. 😪)

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Reviewed in Singapore on November 26, 2023
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The item was delivered dirty—looks used or not taken care of.

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Inspiration meet aesthetic
Reviewed in India on March 22, 2025
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A great book if you are into interior designing or if you are looking for an inspiration for your home. And the book serves also an aesthetic coffee table book. So a win-win

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Reviewed in Italy on October 26, 2024
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Questo libro oltre a fornire tantissimi spunti per arredare casa in modo elegante costituisce anche un immancabile pezzo di design. È arrivato perfettamente imballato e in tempi rapidissimi come sempre grazie all’ottimo servizio di Amazon. Fantastico

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Reviewed in Italy on October 26, 2024
Questo libro oltre a fornire tantissimi spunti per arredare casa in modo elegante costituisce anche un immancabile pezzo di design. È arrivato perfettamente imballato e in tempi rapidissimi come sempre grazie all’ottimo servizio di Amazon. Fantastico

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Sehr schöne, inspirierende Fotos, tolle Beiträge
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Muy elegante
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Le dan a mi casa un toque de elegancia

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