With each new year comes new trends for the home. After scouring various design blogs, catalogs, Pinterest boards, and Instagram feeds, these are 5 of the hottest home decorating trends we found for the new year. Green, In Any Shade If you haven’t heard, Pantone announced that Greenery is the color of the year for […]
Joanna Gaines has quite a bit going for her these days–an attentive and loving husband, beautiful children, a gorgeous home, a multifaceted business; Â a hit TV show–but it certainly didn’t happen overnight. It took faith and grit and patience to obtain the success that she has today–and that’s what makes me admire her even more. […]
While Farmhouse design style isn’t new, it has certainly been reinvented. What was once considered “quaint” or “country” is now described with updated terms like “country-chic” and “rustic-modern”. Â Home decorating shows, such as HGTV’s Fixer Upper, starring Chip and Joanna Gaines, have put Farmhouse design style back on the map–and it’s taking the nation by […]
It’s no secret that kids grow up fast–and at times, it feels almost impossible to keep up. While you can’t control every aspect of their growth, you can have a hand in designing a room that will easily transition each time they reach a new stage in life. Just as stages come and go, so do […]
Next to shiplap and rustic wood, what comes to mind when you think about farmhouse design style? For me, it’s textiles. But what is a textile anyway and why are they so important in decorating a modern farmhouse interior? To answer the first question, a textile is a type of cloth or woven fabric. This […]
Chip and Joanna Gaines are probably the cutest home decorating duo to ever grace our television screens. If you’ve watched the show, then you’re familiar with the couple’s before-and-after renovations, which encompass Joanna’s modern farmhouse style. As a couple, however, there’s so much more you may not know. Here are reasons we find Chip and Joanna endearing […]
Anyone familiar with Joanna Gaines knows she has a knack for creating modern farmhouse spaces that are warm and welcoming. One would think that the abundant use of shiplap and rustic woods throughout the homes she and husband, Chip, remodel would look cold and stark, but they don’t. The finished product always remains soft and comfortable. […]
Since Pantone’s introduction of the Color of the Year in 2000, we’ve seen a variety of hues that have captured our attention. Each year, the color has been reflective of our cultural climate–and this year is no different. As a society, we have reached a crescendo in the “going green” movement. A greater majority are […]
Buying your first house is liberating–but turning it into an inviting home can be challenging. Here are some decorating tips that can make the process much easier. 1. Give your current residence a good purge. There’s no reason to take everything to the new house if you don’t have to. Get ahead of the game by […]
I’m a fan of farmhouse style but I don’t see a visit from Chip and Joanna Gaines happening anytime soon. Thankfully, there are some trademark characteristics of Joanna’s style, that can be incorporated into your home. Here are 8 must-haves for getting your home to Fixer Upper status. 1. Outdoor appeal galore. A true Fixer Upper home has […]
Forget the myth about neutral colors being boring. Neutrals are a lot of things, but boring is certainly not one of them. Here are 5 reasons why: 1. Neutrals are a safe zone. There is no reason why this should be looked upon as a bad thing. Contrary to popular belief, neutrals are NOT just for […]
With more homeowners choosing hardwood floors over wall-to-wall carpet, area rugs have become an integral part of decorating. Not only do rugs provide protection for your flooring, they also bring in color and style. Rugs can be looked upon as a way for homeowners to express themselves creatively–and, as with everything else–there are new trends that […]
