HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME LIKE FIXER UPPER JOANNA GAINES
Shiplap Walls
Exposing the rough-sawed wood boards, often found in older homes behind drywall, then painting them white is one of this design duo’s favorite reno tricks. Not every house has existing shiplap. To get the look, Joanna suggests buying pine boards with tongue-and-groove edges, nailing them to the wall and painting them.
Apron-Front Sink
While the style exudes traditional charm, Joanna likes to pair it with modern touches, like a pull-down faucet and concrete countertops.
Blue Paint
Watery colors are always welcome in Fixer Upper renos. Try using lighter blues with gray undertones.
Vintage Signs
Joanna and Chip love to hit up flea markets, and antiques shops for fun vintage style signs. They gravitate toward large-scale pieces, which can serve as art.
Giant Clock
This is a great way to fill up a large wall rather than cluttering it with a bunch of smaller items.
Iron Light Fixtures
When it comes to lighting, Joanna veers between traditional, dainty chandeliers and hard-edged iron fixtures.
Wool Rugs
Flat-weave wool, reliable even in heavy traffic, is a regular in Joanna’s rug rotation.
Open Shelving
The duo’s favorite way to do open shelving: 3-inch-thick floating shelves made from cedar. Minus shelf brackets, the look is clean and simple.
White Subway Tile With Dark Grout
Chip and Jo’s number-one kitchen backsplash material, white subway tile, works in homes old and new. Dark gray grout is Joanna’s top choice.
