John McClain Design

The team at John McClain Design worked with my family on our large scale home renovation. We purchased a home that was dated but had great potential. John and his team were able to showcase the best parts of our home while also redesigning spaces to speak to us aesthetically. We were even able to add an entirely new room inside the existing walls, thus increasing our usable space. We are thankful for the guidance of the team at JMD by working with us throughout the redesign and renovation, and all the way to the end-by accessorizing each room. I highly recommend John McClain Design for your home design and decorating needs.

John McClain Design tackled my entire house, from top to bottom. My house was a cookie-cutter 1980's suburban house, with little cohesion or style. To make matters worse, I had no idea what I really wanted or how to make it better. John McLain Design not only gave me my dream house, but they were able to help me see what my style was. Their team is beyond professional. They were fun to work with and made the process so much easier and enjoyable. They have an amazing eye for detail and kept to my budget throughout the process. My house now has life and personality. I have to admit, I dreaded the idea of a remodel. However, John McLain Design not only gave me a home beyond my wildest imagination, but also fantastic memories of our journey to get there (even though Covid hit mid-project). You cannot go wrong with this team, I truly believe John McLain Design is the absolute best in the business.

Having been referred to JMD by our wonderful realtor, Jennifer King, we just completed an extensive remodel on a 1961 home we had recently purchased. For 10 months I worked with John and his team and couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. Heather spent many moments on our project listening to what details I felt were important while yet creating a livable sense of comfort. With our design they used their eye for recognizing all things beautiful and turned an idea into more than one imagined. Heather and John handled every large & small detail right down to the perfect size end tables for the newly reconfigured master bedroom, ordered & delivered stunning hanging globe lamps and suggested throw pillows to freshen up our family room sofa. John is an honest individual and also very easy to work with while being extremely professional. I have, and will continue to recommend John McLain Design.

Complete home redisign. Heather and John executed an incredible plan. They were prompt, responsive and active in coordinating all the steps with th contractors.

The work done by John McClain Design exceeded our expectations. Their professionalism and organizational skills got the project completed quickly and beautifully. Construction can be stressful, but any stress was minimized by their communication and followup. We will utilize their services for our next interior design project.

John McClain is amazing! He helped me and my clueless husband transform a previously useless area in our home to what is now a very functional and gorgeous space. He took extra steps to personally oversee some of the work. He’s also super sweet and easy to work with. Our 2 year old daughter still randomly talks about him weeks since he’s been here! We would highly recommend him and can’t wait to have him tackle the rest our house!

John and his staff are wonderful! I hired them to refresh my last home to improve chances of selling. I got a contract on it right away. Now I’m working with John to remodel the home I hope to purchase.

John McClain and his entire team are hands down the best in the business. As a real estate professional myself, I have renovated countless homes. His team made the entire process from beginning to end absolutely seamless and flawless. As any renovation, the project became larger than expected and we couldn't be happier. And as any renovation, my husband and I had different ideas and visions and he was able to navigate that beautifully. The timeline was unrealistic in my opinion yet they were able to pull it off! I was so happy that I've referred him to many of my own clients. As a mother of 5 children with a busy professional schedule they were able to take 100% of the stress off my plate - all I had to do was pick the fun things! I will never use another designer ever! Do not hesitate hiring this firm!!

I was introduced to John McClain Designs by another trade professional. We just completed our First Home Renovation Project about 2 weeks ago. Let me start by saying John is a truly amazing designer, he has such incredible insight! The team at John McClain Designs is professional, attentive and go above & beyond in every way! John pays attention to every detail and he really listens to the look the client is trying to achieve....He is great to work with, he is calm, focused and delivers in every way! Looking forward to our next big project together!

I can't say enough about how wonderful it was working with John and his team. They were professional, reliable and fun. As a client living in London, I was able to rely on John and his team to execute on a vision that resulted in a modern and elegant home. John's passion for design was infectious and made our collaboration effortless even from a long distance. They kept me informed at every stage and met my expectations on quality and budget. As an international client, I highly recommend John and his team!

John and his team did a fantastic job helping us with our new home. He was easy to work with and the project was completed on time and within the agreed upon budget. Best of all, our place looks incredible! Thanks for everything John!

John with John McClain Design is the absolute best! He and his team, really listened to what I wanted...took that information and made it more than I could have dreamed! From the smallest nic-nak to the custom designed furniture, everything was handled beautifully, professionally and timely! Hiring John was one of the best decisions I have made. I could not be happier!

John and his team are complete professionals. He is an avid listener, and through the discovery phase of the project he really got to know me, and my vision for the home. Highly recommend John McClain Design.

I met John when he had a store in Winter Park where he sold a small collection of furniture and accessories. It only took five minutes after meeting him to realize his talent as a designer and artist. I appreciated is honesty as we built the design plan for my home which he executed on time and on budget. While his instinctive creativity is beyond words, his approach to the work includes honesty, professional staff and resources, understanding needs and collaborating to reach agreed upon goals. I would highly recommend John without hesitation if you are looking for new design or simply tweaking what you have. I feel so lucky our paths have crossed as I love being in my home now that he has helped to create an environment that truly represents my personality and works with my lifestyle.

John is an excellent interior designer and project manager. He provides his clients with magazine quality work. I would highly recommend John to all my friends and family.

It is with pleasure the I write this review for John McClain Designs. We worked with John on one of his projects that required a large staircase. John was very clear and specific about what he wanted, and his creativity and design knowledge showed in all aspects of the project. We wish all of our clients were as easy and fun to work with as John was! We look forward to future projects with him. Maureen Winger, Owner Home From Rome, Inc.

John McClain has over delivered in any home decor or home rehabilitation project we’ve turned over to him. This is not stated lightly and not without a sound basis. From our family home in Atlanta, to our condo in Philadelphia then a move to Greenwich, CT - John was there, bringing amazingly fresh ideas and turning each place into our home. Though my husband and I have similar taste, we did not always have the same vision. Micheal is a native of NY and tends to be more contemporary. I am from the South, and tend to lean more towards traditional with an eclectic edge. From the very beginning, John listened. He managed to create and design a perfect blend of our styles. This created a sense of calmness, not stress. When he had a suggestion we were not quite committed, John always had options. In the end, his first suggestion was what worked best and what we loved. We learned over several projects, we could trust John’s decisions because he had listened, had a clear vision and delivered. John always respected our time and our budget. We have always appreciated John’s sharp eye for utilizing pieces we already owned and merged these pieces seamlessly. He has a clear understanding of space and finds creative ways to make use of small or odd spaces when needed. Our latest project was a complete tear down renovation of our home in Greenwich, CT. A HUGE undertaking. Pre-War building, walls down, floors pulled out, cranes laying supporting steel beams, solarium removal and a new terrace. Re-wiring, re-piping, RE-EVERYTHING. Since John has renovated homes hands on himself, he was able to jump in and handle layout details with architects and worked directly with the contractors. Because of his friendly personality and professional manner, the architects and contractors really liked John and were able to move more quickly as John spoke their language. John, the pre-war renovation threw hurdles and surprises from beginning to end. Thank you for being so innovative and collaborating so well to keep the project moving forward at all times. You helped create our dream home. Funny, We’ve heard that expression for years and now truly know how that actually feels. IT'S AMAZING - YOU’RE AMAZING! M. & K. Sheehey Greenwich, CT

John was very in tune with us from the start. He had great ideas and was very open to our ideas. When there were issues he took care of them right away. I would highly recommend him for any project.

It was great working with John. From the very beginning he understood my vision for the new house, enhanced it and transformed it into more than I ever could have imagined. He offered such creative and innovative choices. John worked closely with the contractor and his attention to detail made the entire project a wonderful experience.

John has the unique talent of bringing his clients visions into reality. He concentrates on every detail the job entails. He selected cabinetry and hardware so they would compliment each other. My phone calls and emails were answered promptly. It would be a great opportunity for anyone to work with John.

We have been working with John McClain Design for the past year and are extremely impressed with their talent and professionalism. They never cease to amaze us with not only the design process but the final outcome of the projects. I would highly recommend them for any projects you may have.

Building custom homes is always full of twist and turns. It is a process that we like to keep fun, professional and personal for our clients. To navigate through the process, you have to have a team you can trust. John McClain is a great part of the Builder - Owner - Designer team. He works extremely well with home clients and you can tell they trust his judgement and decisions throughout the entire process. Our Team enjoys working with him, and I have been very impressed with his choices in color, furnishings and finishes on each project.

John's interior designs are stunning. My place ended up looking amazing. Can't say enough about how talented John is. Use him! You'll love his work.

John was our third interior decorator on our home's renovation. He took care of the final accessorizing of each room. The previous decorators had chosen colors and design, them the large pieces of furniture. John put the finishing touches. He would bring in accessories and place them around the rooms so we could determine which ones we liked. Then, based on price and desire, we would decide which ones to keep, replace, or return. This kept us on budget. We chose John because we had seen his work in several other homes, and none were the same. Usually, we can tell who decorated a home based on the look. Many decorators have their style that overrides everything. John spent a lot of time with us and our home to determine what was our style, then he moved around existing furniture and provided accessories that fit our family's style and usage. I'd never hesitate to recommend him for a design project.

John is a breath of fresh air & is such a pleasure to work with! I have worked alongside John & his team at Gilded Home to supply the plumbing for 2 jobs. As a distributor, it is refreshing to work with someone who is organized, efficient, friendly & decisive. I would recommend John McClain all day long!

John and his professional staff just completed full renovation and remodeling of my Winter Park home. I’ve never written a review, good or bad, until now. I am over joyed with the truly perfect outcome that John and his professional staff did. John is a head of his time, innovated and jut really a true talent. Let me go on to say that it’s not easy to find such honest professional people in any business… In this case I’ve found the most honest and talented person in the home remolding business. I just can’t say enough good things. My home is now a show case and I love waking up and coming home more now than ever. Thanks to John and his incredible staff. You are hands down the best. John is the LeBron James of his business. Simply the best. Tim O’Shaughnessy

John McClain transformed my house from being very neutral and drab into an inviting place that makes me look forward to coming home. He designed custom pieces that work perfectly in areas that were challenging to decorate. He created a tufted white leather banquette for a tight kitchen seating area , utilized Italian blown glass balls as lighting fixtures and a created a chandelier that has hand tied pieces that cascade down and beautifully reflect light. Additionally, he designed built in bookcases that are geometrically shaped and display the books that he color blocked on the shelves along with unique accessories that are reflective of my personality. John encouraged me to leave my comfort zone of always using neutrals and to add color by using window treatments and accents throughout the house. He selected a variety of interchangeable accessories and fabrics that add pops of color and interest to each room. I appreciated that he always gave me several choices and then we would explore all of the options together. I learned so much throughout the project and I really enjoyed working with John and his team.

When it comes to interior design John has an intuitive eye for what is absolutely right and he is delightful to work with. We found John McClain Interior Design met all of our decorating needs including painting, window treatments & lighting. John is very knowledgeable, talented, friendly and amazing when putting colors together. (He makes it look so simple!) His designs are calming and inspiring. We love the understated yet contemporary and beautiful theme selected for each of our rooms. The cost was also economical compared to other quotes that we received. We were excited to be a part of every detail and stay within our original budget. John’s professionalism, friendly and down to earth approach made the whole experience absolutely delightful. We love the new look of our home. I would recommend his services and will definitely hire him again! Thank you John, we love our home...