As Seen on Fixer Upper {House in the Woods}

Chip and Joanna really outdid themselves this time on this home renovation!  The master bathroom was O-M-G amazing!!  The kitchen is high end all the way with the custom cabinets and glass door cabinets to showcase the homeowners china.  Overall, this renovation seemed much more sophisticated, expensive, luxorious, and high end than we normally see from the Fixer Upper design duo.  From the designer finishes they chose throughout the home, the choice of gray painted trim versus a standard white trim, to the grand kitchen and master bathroom.  This was by far the most luxurious 'fixer upper' to date.

One of the very first things I noticed on this episode that was different than their other home renovations was the paint color on the interior trim of the home -- the crown, base boards, and door casings.

This was one of the biggest trends I saw this year at the Indianapolis Home-A-Rama, and I think it will be a huge trend for the new year.  Every home I visited on the tour had painted interior trim, other than just white.  If you are thinking of doing this in your home, start in the basement.  It is a great way to introduce this new look into your home without having to repaint your trim throughout the entire house.  And it gives the basement a separate, more masculine, sophisticated look.  I am currently working on a new construction home where we will be painting all of the interior trim of the basement a dark gray.  Dovetail Gray SW 7018 is a great choice for painting your trim work something other than white and looks very similar to what Joanna chose for their trim color.  If Dovetail Gray seems a little too dark for you, try a few shades lighter such as Dorian Gray SW 7017.

This massive kitchen that spread from side to side of the room was gorgeous!  I'm not what I liked best -- those oversized pendants, the large, custom range hood, or the custom glass door front with the circle detail in the glass.

What an amazing transformation!!

Luca Round Pedestal Table  //  Cooper Round Dining Table  //  Round Blanca Table  //  

Grangeville Dining Table  //  Muses Dining Table

At only $500, the Round Blanca Table from World Market is my favorite affordable table to get this Fixer Upper look. It looks as though the black French style dining chairs Joanna chose for this dining area are metal, but these black, wood bistro chairs are also a great option to complete the look.

Black French Bistro Side Chairs, Set of 2 from World Market $240

I love this detail they added to the back wall of the master bedroom.  It is a great way to add a focal wall to a space without spending a lot of money.  Just get some 1x1 boards at your local hardware store, starting in the center, make your pattern, nail to the wall, and then paint the entire wall, including the trim, the same color. 

This house was really all about the bathroom, so lets see that bathroom!!!  They basically just covered everything with marble, even the ceiling. 

It makes me so happy that they didn't just lay that beautiful marble floor in a basic brick pattern on the floor.  I love that they laid the tiles in a herringbone pattern.  A little more money for labor and a lot more wasteof tile with all of the cuts, but definitely worth it for the impact it creates.  And they followed the same design pattern in the shower. 

They really didn't miss a beat in this bathroom.  Every detail is just perfection!

I think we are all yearning for an opulant bathroom covered in marble like this now! 

I had so much fun watching this episode because I spent the evening in my home with my girls Val and Kelly having a little watch party!!!  We talked and drank wine WAY more than we did watch the episode, but it was so much more fun that way.  It was recorded, so I could watch it again later!! 

Chip and Joanna really stepped up their game on this episode of the Fixer Upper.  There was a lot to love about this home.  Let me know if there are any specific pieces you would like to know more about and I will do my best to help you find them.

{All photos are from HGTV or Magnolia Market Blog}

As Seen On Fixer Upper {The Brick House}

The Brick House from Episode 2 packed a lot of punch into this little home on Baylor campus.  you don't need a lot of house for a lot of style.

There were a lot of things on this episode that got me excited.  From the original shiplap on the bedroom walls and ceiling to the cement tiles in the kitchen.  It was such a quaint little home with so much character and personality everywhere you looked.

I have to cut straight to the kitchen, because I almost jumped off my sofa when I saw the cement tiles Joanna chose for this kitchen!!  They are the SAME tiles, SAME design, I chose for my sister's home I am designing!  Joanna chose the gray color for this project, as I chose the black and white for my project, but I'd say we are definitely decorating soul sisters!! :)  You know everyone will be choosing these patterned floor tiles now that Joanna did!

the tiles that I chose are from Artistic Tile in Hydraulic Matte Black

12" x 12" Porcelain (available from Louisville Tile)

Now that I have that excitement out of the way, let's take a look at the rest of this gorgeous little Texas cottage.

I'm obsessed with lighting!!  I would spend half of my client's budgets on lighting if I could.  I'm really passionate that good ceiling fixtures 'make' a huge statement in a room.  I love this light because it has a classic, yet interesting look to it.  It is dainty with the open airiness of it, but still makes an impact in the space.  

This size and style of light is perfect for a space where you may be walking under the light, versus like a dining room light.  Because it is wider than it is tall, you can hang it closer to the ceiling. 

I can never be completely certain of the exact items Joanna uses in her projects, but I would say this light fixture that I found is pretty close.

Wrought Iron Frame Ceiling Lantern Ceiling Light from Shades of Light

Joanna uses these drying racks a lot in her kitchen accessorizing.  They are cute, practical kitchen decor that can be found at a anyone's budget.  Antique Farm House drying rack is available now on their website, but as they deals change daily, it won't last long.   The drying rack from World Market is a little smaller, but at only $15, you get the exact same look for a lot less money. 

I LOVE decorating kitchens with bread boards or cutting boards.  They are a functional kitchen item that looks beautiful leaning against the wall as well.  These come in a set of 3 from The Painted Fox.  This online store is one of my favorites and has the best 'farm house swag!'

A vintage sign that says "eat" or "kitchen" or "bakery" are very popular right now and they come in lots of different sizes in styles.  I like the simple black and white signs because they make the biggest impact in the most sophisticated way.  I found this one on Etsy.  Antique Farm House also sells a large metal one occasionally as well.  

What do you guys draw inspiration from on the Fixer Upper episodes?  Do you like to see the artwork she hangs on the walls, the accessories she uses in the space, or do you look at the larger pieces of furniture for that farmhouse inspiration?  Let me know and I will try to touch more on that in the next episode!

Visit the Magnolia Market website for all of the details straight from Jo about The Brick House and this episode.  All images are from Magnolia website, unless otherwise noted.

As Seen On Fixer Upper {The Nut House}

Forget about a countdown to Christmas!!  I have been counting down the days to new episodes of the FIXER UPPER on HGTV!!!

The season premiere of FIXER UPPER aired this past week, and as most expected, we were not disappointed with the amazing remodeling skills of Chip and Joanna!  So let's get to it....

The Nut House

(as they called it)

I love to feature the remodels we all swoon over from HGTV's FIXER UPPER, for many reasons.  But the biggest reason is to show people that it is easy to create a similar look and style in their home.  People think "Oh, that looks so pretty, but I could never have that.  I am sure it is expensive.  I am sure I can't find those same decorative pieces.  I could NEVER do that!"  We all watch these design shows and think our homes can never look that good.  But it can.  And it is all about dissecting the style and choosing similar pieces to create Joanna's popular farmhouse style.

I love that they are sharing the floor plans of the homes in the new season.  It really helps people get an idea of how the rooms are laid out in the space overall, and how each room relates to one another, and the size of the spaces.  And see all the walls Joanna ordered to be torn down!

The Kitchen: the heart of the home

these doors though!!!!!  

How-To Recreate the Eat-In Kitchen Area:

I loved this eat-in kitchen area just on the other side of the island.  Here are some tips and ideas to create the same look in your home!

FARMHOUSE TABLE  //  ESPRESSO DINING CHAIRS  //  SHABBY CHIC CHANDELIER  //  WHITE RUSTIC BENCH  //  WOOD CRATE FLOWER VASES  //  HANGING VASE  //  STRIPE PILLOW  //  FLORAL LINEN PILLOW

This table is very similar to the classic farmhouse style they chose for this kitchen.  Joanna chose to do a white painted built-in bench on one side, however, you can choose a bench like this to create the same furniture layout.  The chandelier I chose is a similar 6-light shabby chic style.  The wood crate from Save-On-Crafts, one of my favorite online places for farmhouse style decor, is a great table centerpiece for holding flowers throughout every season of the year.  Joanna used a lot of these hanging flower vases in lieu of artwork.  And a couple of throw pillows for the finishing touch!

The Entry/Living Room/Dining Room:

this is a great shot of all of the rooms

every guy wants a worn-in leather couch like this!

Navy blue is the perfect accent color to camel colored leather sofas like these.  These vintage looking over-dyed rugs are very popular right now.  While they can be extremely expensive, this one is reasonably priced from RUGSUSA.

Ship lap in the bathroom?!? Yes, please!

Was anyone else almost in tears when Chip got all choked up during his anniversary surprise to Joanna?!?!  I know I was!  This is why I LOVE this show.  Not only is it a fantastic design show, but this family is so real and so incredibly sweet!!

To see more pictures of The Nut House and to shop some of the product from the episode from Joanna's shop Magnolia Market, check out her blog here.  (all photos from www.magnoliamarket.com)