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!:-)
Nobody 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
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
Tip- Much of the art in Erin’s house was bought on www.art.com. Then save money and frame it yourself!
Family Room
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tip- Create a kid’s desk out of shelving for under $20 as shared, HERE.
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!
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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I really like the picture next to the piano (tree of life?). Could you tell me where this came from?
Thank you!
Thanks for your question, Kathy.:-) The tree picture is a Matisse print from art.com that she had framed at Joann’s.
very much an improvement from the before. Very pretty!
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.
Thank you!:-). There was no avoiding the sun that day so I had to just embrace it.
What a beautiful home. So elegant and light filled. Seeing the before photos makes it even more impressive!
Love this house. Your friend has excellent taste. I would love to know where she bought the secretary!
Thanks, Janice! She bought the secretary desk at William-Sonoma Home.
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!
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!:-)
It’s beautiful–thanks so much for sharing it with our readers at the Pretty Preppy Party!
Thanks for having me, Christy!:-)
Featuring you today, too!
Awesome,Christy, thank you so much!!😀
gorgeous home indeed! Thanks for sharing at the Pretty Preppy Party! xx, b
Love the wooden blinds with white wood cornice (maybe the family room), Where did she get blinds and color of them. House is gorgeous!
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. 🙂
Can you tell me about the incredible fireplace surround?
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.
So beautiful!!! Do you have a tutorial for the sliding door treatment in the kitchen?
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!
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.
I really love the tile on the fireplace. Can you tell me the brand and where it was purchased?
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!
Love the curtain rods and curtains. Do you know where they are from? Thanks!
Hi, Sara, I will ask for you!