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My Friend’s Gorgeous Home

Hello!  We just got back from a 2 week adventure to the Wild West.  The West was the destination the adventure was taking our 4 young children 4,000+ miles by car!:-)

familycarfunNobody was smiling by the end of the trip!

We started in Ohio, then Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho and back.  It was a crazy adventure but worth every minute of the time we got to spend with my husband’s side of the family (and the $1500 + we saved by driving).

 

Now comes the adventure of getting the kids immediately back to school and getting back to a routine.  Never a dull moment!:-)

 

I have a real treat for you today!  My friend, Erin, kindly agreed to let me take pictures of her home and share them with you.  Erin’s home has inspired me in so many ways and I’m excited to pass the inspiration on to you.

 

I would describe Erin’s decorating style as simple, classic, timeless, beautiful, elegant, and comfortable.  Whenever I’m in her home I feel at peace and tranquil and like I want to stay there ALL day (don’t let that scare you, Erin).:-)

 

Even though Erin’s budget is well above my own I have found several ways to cater her amazing taste to my much smaller budget.  I will share some budget friendly options in the ‘Tip’ sections as I take you on the tour of her home (or if you just want to look at pretty pictures skip the tips).:-)

 

Let’s begin!

 

Entry

 

Stairway

 

 Erin's Entrance

 

Tips- To get the elegant look of her stairway paint hand rails on your stairway espresso or black and the spindles white (like I did, HERE) 

 

Living Room

 

Home Tour Living Room

 

Living Room Vignette

 

Home Tour Living Room Chairs

 

Home Tour Entrance

 

Tip- Much of the art in Erin’s house was bought on www.art.com.  Then save money and frame it yourself!

 

Family Room

 

Erin's Family Room Full Shot

 

Green Chair

 

Window Treatments

 

Mantel

 

Firsplace Surround

 

3D Basketweave Surround

 

Family Room

 

Comfortable Family Room Couch

 

Gallery Wall

 

Tips-  You can find inexpensive drapes, Here (it’s an older post so some of the drapes may be discontinued but you will still be able to see what stores I shop at for inexpensive drapes).  You can find wooden blinds  like in Erin’s family room for a good price at Lowe’s.

 

Kitchen

 

Kitchen Final Shot

 

Erin's Kitchen

 

 

 

Erin's Kitchen Fridge

 

Marble Countertops

 

Kitchen Barstools

 

Sink and Valance

 

Hood

 

Sliding Glass Door Wood Trim

 

Erin's Kitchen Table

 

Tips- For white cabinets, paint them like I did, HERE.  The white subway tile is super inexpensive at Home Depot.  Install the backsplash using my tutorial, HERE.  Inspired by the cornice over Erin’s sliding door, I made my own cornice with a tutorial found HERE.

 

Master Bedroom

 

Master Secretary Desk

 

Master Bedroom Sitting Area

 

Note:  Sorry I didn’t get a photo of her bed.  I think I couldn’t because the sun was so bright from the two windows planking it (OR I was so enamored with the secretary desk in her room that I forgot).:-)

 

Master Bathroom

 

Master Bathtub
Master Bathroom 2 

 

Tip- Frame fabric as inexpensive art as discussed, HERE.  There are some amazing vinyl tile options that are easy to install that I discuss, HERE and one that I installed, HERE.

 

Tween Girl’s Room

 

Girl's Tween Bedroom

 

Tip- Buy an inexpensive brass chandelier off of craigslist for $7 and spray paint it like I did in my daughter’s room, HERE.

 

Girl’s Room

 

Girl's Pink Bedroom

 

Sitting area

 

Girl's Bed
Girl's Dresser Vignette

 

Girl's Room Desk

 

Tip:  Upholstered headboards are all the rage.  DIY an upholstered headboard like I did for $20, HERE.  I love how she had the bed skirt made in the same fabric.   Google how to make a bed skirt and you can find a tutorial that will help you achieve the same look!
The adorable circle tree art could be replicated with scrapbook paper, modge podge, and a canvas similar to what I did, HERE.

 

Boy’s Room

 

Boy's Room

 

Boy's Light Fixture

 

Bedding and Book Holder

 

Boy's Room Desk

 

Tip-  Create a kid’s desk out of shelving for under $20 as shared, HERE.

 

Powder Bathroom

 

Powder Bathroom

 

Tip:  Install your own chair rail like I did, HERE and paint the bottom a high gloss white with a foam roller to get a professional look. I LOVE how she used a large scale picture for the bathroom wall by the way.

 

You know how much I love before and afters so I had to share some of the befores with you!

 

Entry Before
Living Room Befores
Great Room Befores

A Kitchen Before

Big difference, right?  I’m amazed at Erin’s vision for her home and admire her keen eye for design!  What is your favorite room or feature in Erin’s home?

 

It’s hard for me to choose but if I had to pick it would be her two story family room with the 3D basket weave fireplace stone surround as well as that comfy linen couch.

 

I hope you felt inspired by this post! Have a wonderful week!:-)

 

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  1. Kathy says

    Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 9:28 am

    I really like the picture next to the piano (tree of life?). Could you tell me where this came from?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Thanks for your question, Kathy.:-) The tree picture is a Matisse print from art.com that she had framed at Joann’s.

      Reply
  2. nicuvolunteer says

    Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 9:57 am

    very much an improvement from the before. Very pretty!

    Reply
  3. Kathy says

    Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10:34 am

    What a lovely, dreamy home! Just gazing at the photos transported me to a very happy, peaceful place! And your light, sun-infused photography showed the rooms off beautifully, Tamara.

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you!:-). There was no avoiding the sun that day so I had to just embrace it.

      Reply
  4. Jennifer@decoratingdelirium says

    Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    What a beautiful home. So elegant and light filled. Seeing the before photos makes it even more impressive!

    Reply
  5. Janice says

    Monday, August 24, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Love this house. Your friend has excellent taste. I would love to know where she bought the secretary!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Monday, August 24, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks, Janice! She bought the secretary desk at William-Sonoma Home.

      Reply
  6. amy says

    Friday, August 28, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Has your friend transformed all of the homes she has lived in? She definitely has a talent for making a home beautiful and so do you!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 9:30 am

      Aww, thanks Amy! I think this has been her biggest transformation but she made her previous home pretty too. I’ve seen it because a mutual friend bought it!:-)

      Reply
  7. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    It’s beautiful–thanks so much for sharing it with our readers at the Pretty Preppy Party!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks for having me, Christy!:-)

      Reply
      • Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

        Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 8:25 am

        Featuring you today, too!

        Reply
        • Tamara says

          Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 8:55 am

          Awesome,Christy, thank you so much!!?

          Reply
  8. beingbianca says

    Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:12 am

    gorgeous home indeed! Thanks for sharing at the Pretty Preppy Party! xx, b

    Reply
  9. Lori Hedges says

    Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Love the wooden blinds with white wood cornice (maybe the family room), Where did she get blinds and color of them. House is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      Hi, Lori! She got the woven wooden blinds from Smith & Noble but if your looking for a more budget-friendly option Lowes has very similar ones for a lot less. Here’s the link if your interested, http://www.lowes.com/pd_252740-15766-LWWCDL3607297D___?productId=3366766&pl=1&Ntt=woven+wood+blinds. 🙂

      Reply
  10. KRISTI says

    Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 1:20 am

    Can you tell me about the incredible fireplace surround?

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Hi Kristi! Isn’t the tile surround gorgeous?? I know she got it at a local store but I will see if she knows the manufacturer name. It the mean time I did see Amazon sells a similar pattern of tile. Here is my affiliate link to it, http://amzn.to/2fT12u3.

      Reply
  11. Kira says

    Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    So beautiful!!! Do you have a tutorial for the sliding door treatment in the kitchen?

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Hi, Kira, are you talking about the cornice above the her sliding door? She hired someone to make hers but If you look in my home tour you will see that I did something very similar using this tutorial, http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2010/04/window-valances.html. Let me know if you have any more questions!

      Reply
  12. TILESBAY says

    Friday, October 13, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    It’s really a nice home. All the things are install at the right place. Thank You for the post. It is Informative.
    Looking Adorable.

    Reply
  13. Carrie LaFontaine says

    Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 9:00 am

    I really love the tile on the fireplace. Can you tell me the brand and where it was purchased?

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Monday, October 16, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      Hi, Carrie, I believe she got it at a local shop here in Central Ohio. I think this link is the same or very similar backsplashhttps://www.pebbletileshop.com/products/3d-Tan-Basket-Weave-Stone-Tile.html#.WeVflEyZPzU. Here is another similar option with more gray tones, https://www.tilesbay.com/white-oak-arched-basketweave-3d-honed-mosaic.html. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  14. Sara says

    Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Love the curtain rods and curtains. Do you know where they are from? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      Hi, Sara, I will ask for you!

      Reply
  15. Mary says

    Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    Hi! We are looking for a new tile surround and this one is gorgeous! Can you tell me what she used for a hearth? Thank you!

    Reply

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