Category Archives: Design Examples

“65 Stylish And Exciting Walk-In Closet Design Ideas”

Posted on March 21, 2013 by mccandlishdesign

Wow, this page on walk-in closets on Digsdigs.com was really fun to look at as it has tons of photos of beautiful closets to inspire. There is nothing like seeing images of amazing closets that makes me want to go … Continue reading →

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Bali Open House

Posted on October 22, 2012 by mccandlishdesign

This Bali house is amazing for all that it has and all that it doesn’t have. Would most people feel comfortable living in a home without walls, even if it is in an environment where this is possible? “My Houzz: … Continue reading →

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Refinished Console

Posted on September 21, 2012 by mccandlishdesign

I have a client who wants to update her home to be a little lighter and brighter, and one of the pieces she wanted to update was a heavily carved wood console with a brown marble top. I had seen … Continue reading →

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A Fun and Fresh Redesign

Posted on April 26, 2012 by mccandlishdesign

I am proud to have contributed to the House Calls column of today’s Washington Post. A young professional was ready to graduate to a more cohesive living space, and I was excited to help her do it with my design. … Continue reading →

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Wine Cellars

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

While wine storage can be simple wooden racks in a cabinet, true cellar storage is climate-controlled. Keeping wine bottles at a consistent temperature and humidity allows the wine to age properly and keeps the corks from drying out. Undercabinet or … Continue reading →

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Living Room Makeover in The Post

Posted on August 4, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

McCandlish Design is the contributing designer for today’s House Calls article in The Washington Post. The challenge was to turn an incohesive space into a welcoming and functional room for a young family. The family’s living room wore many hats: … Continue reading →

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Tiffany Suite

Posted on July 26, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

  The Tiffany Suite’s decor at the St. Regis New York is “inspired by gem cuts and features lacquer, chrome, and mirror finishes.” It is an elegant space that is covered with today’s muted neutral palette but spiced up with … Continue reading →

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Amazing “Lego” Apartment

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

I can hardly get over how compact and clever this Barcelona apartment is – a full living space crammed into 258 square feet! I once had a 410 sq.ft. efficiency apartment, and I thought that I was roughing it. It … Continue reading →

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Fortress adaptively reused as boutique hotel

Posted on May 9, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

I would love to stay at the Cap Rocat boutique hotel on the island of Mallorca (off of Spain). A former 19th century military fortress, it has been renovated in such a way as to preserve the original essence of … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous home in Toronto

Posted on April 11, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

This home by Meredith Heron is so beautiful! I’m ready to move in. I like how everything is tailored but still casual. The white trimwork and cabinetry is also really clean and crisp. Check out Houzz Tour: Dream Home in … Continue reading →

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