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"On the phone he said, 'My buddy Syd will be there and you're going to like him, but don't, because he's my friend,'" she wrote in their book "Make Life Beautiful." Even though she was our third, it was still really, really special. "Dream Home Makeover" is, in some ways, like a lot of other home design shows. Rather, he's in charge of operations, which is a significant role. While it's not as exciting to watch human resource meetings on camera as it is to see Shea's design magic, Syd still has a significant role on-screen. "There's a really cool sideboard behind the desk we use to store office supplies. The show, called "Home Work," would document the couple as they juggled work for clients with the renovation of a 20,000-square foot, century-old school building into a family home for their. "He does not design. The 35-year-old expecting mama and husband Syd currently star on Netflix's Dream Home Makeover which follows the Utah couple as they run Studio McGee and pull off stunning client. "I could see her CD visor, kind of tell she had good taste in music, that we had some crossover," Syd laughed during an interview with People. Something about her body language. Apparently doughnuts are serious business! To differentiate the business, they decided that Studio McGee would include shared photos of their own home as well as tips and tricks to help everyone create their own dream homes. "Since it is unfinished, it provided the perfect backdrop for the Netflix crew to set up a scene that looks like a design studio with a pinboard and a few plants." "But you grow into that. Shea moved to Provo, Utah, from Texas, as a teenager to attend Brigham Young University. Now, the McGees are busy planning their next book. They added that it's super fun to look back at the sizzle real to see how they've grown and developed, both in their design choices and skateboarding skills. "They're just part of the team.". But it's off-camera where Syd's real work is, as McGee & Co. has over 100 employees! He just follows her along everywhere and does what? Dream Home Makeover Netflix Series Duration: 30m Genre/Style: Reality Rating: PG Release Date: 2020 Stream: Netflix Watch Now 5.9 Average 2.1 User Avg Shea and Syd McGee have built their Dream Home Makeover company from the ground up. And with her, it was just like, we've been waiting a long time for you. Ugh.". "We worked 16- or 17-hour days," Syd told People. Ever since it first aired in 2020, the series has catapulted married couple Syd and Shea McGee into complete stardom. "Dream Home Makeover"just might be the escapist television you need right about now. "I think that worked really well as, like, a launching off platform for us to . How did the show get started anyway? Of course, that's the case for "Dream Home Makeover" as well, though one of the things that viewers may notice is that the McGees' clients have some pretty deep pockets. "Leading into our meeting with Netflix that gave us a really kind of good idea of, like, 'If we were to do a show, what would it look like?'" Dream Home Makeover Select a season Release year: 2020 Dreams come true for real families looking for the perfect home tailored to their own unique style, thanks to Shea and Syd McGee of Studio McGee. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} It's topped with pretty abstract art and decor pieces.". Reddit user honestly_oopsiedaisy explained, "In regards to their designs, they're nice but they all seem the same Everything was fairly the same as designs in other episodes. The McGees know what you're thinking. Sleazy. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. "They tried to fit us into a box and made Syd the contractor and us kind of the quintessential husband-and-wife design construction duo." "The fact that I went to school for something else, and I learned how to promote myself and market myself, ended up proving to be a huge part of the growth of our business," she said on Guy Kawasaki's "Remarkable People" podcast. "This was a big decision for me because, of course, I love images and creating visuals, but we do that every day we share photos and videos and we talk about design," Shea explained in an interview with Parade. Luckily, they don't need to watch anything else. It was a super intense three weeks of filming and the . They undertook the project in addition to working with their clients, having a successful Netflix show, posting on social media, and being parents which had to be a lot! On Season 1 of Dream Home Makeover, which premiered on October 16, the Utah-based couple and founders of Studio McGee took viewers behind the scenes on their stunning design projects and. "We centered the space with a table in the same shape as a surfboard, and there's drapes to make it feel cozy and textured," they detailed. "It's hard to believe that after a few years of planning and filming, it's finally released!" Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. ", The Netflix series "Dream Home Makeover" has us all dreaming up what our ideal house would look like, and Studio McGee always makes it look like pure perfection. But Shea had to overcome imposter syndrome early on, something that only went away when she designed a full house that was lauded by her peers. Even though Syd and Shea McGee have an extremely successful one now, it wasn't always that way especially in the beginning. Hopefully there will be enough seasonsthat fans can see what Wren and Ivy become when they grow up! This person said their friend's TV-remodeled house was "stuck together with staples and tape": Friends were on a show a few years ago. "And our business is very intertwined with our family life." Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Failure to remove ID info will result in a 1-2 day ban. They ended up moving from California to Utah looking for a lower cost of living in 2014 and started to slowly build up their business. Margot's name fits in perfectly, too. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} The couple announced. she admitted to PopSugar. This is definitely the content we need! During her first week at school she went to visit her brother who was attending nearby Utah Valley University. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} "A lot of people think Syd designs," Shea McGee explained on "Cake by Courtney." While you've been binging "Dream Home Makeover," you've probably taken notice of the amazing design studio Shea and Syd McGee sit in between takes. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} While the McGees admit to missing the City of Angels, they say they've "fallen in love" with their new home. What's the secret to their success? However, when Season 3 rolls around, we'll be seeing even more members of the McGee team. Netflix is wiping its feet on HGTV's welcome mat with new home redesign series, "Dream Home Makeover." The six-episode series from production studio Goodbye Pictures follows Syd and Shea. Shea McGee grew up in Texas, and moved to Utah to attend Brigham Young University. She added that one of her best tips is to clear out excess stuff, la Marie Kondo's method, and invest in baskets. But when Shea started documenting her home redesign on Instagram, her following blew up. Syd and Shea's series has become one of the most popular on Netflix. Bonus! But according to Shea, the estimates you see on their show aren't as different from others as you might think. As I pulled into the lot, I knew I was in trouble. The workload took its toll, but Syd has a theory for how they made it through. When Shea McGee, one-half of the "Dream Home Makeover" duo, was just beginning to market herself in 2010, "There were only a few of us interior designers posting and using that platform as a promotional tool," she explained on Guy Kawasaki's "Remarkable People." The goal of the game is simple:. Additionally, because the couple already had an audience from their YouTube channel, they knew exactly what their followers wanted to see from them each and every week. ._3oeM4kc-2-4z-A0RTQLg0I{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between} It's not just the escapism that Syd and Shea want you to enjoy, as they also want you to unlock your inner designer, as noted by Us Weekly. Syd and Shea in their first Studio McGee office in 2014. "As I've gotten more experienced, our clients trust me to incorporate more antiques into their homes," she continued. "We've had to keep the secret of 'Dream Home Makeover' for quite some time," they continued. ", Before their television fame, Syd and Shea McGee started their business like anyone else: They had a dream, an office, and a desire to grow. 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