The Definitive Guide to Joanna's Style: 43 Things Every 'Fixer Upper' House Must Have
You don't need a giant rolling poster to recreate Fixer Upper's signature modern, rustic and oh-so-comfortable look at home. See if you can pinpoint these hallmarks of Joanna Gaines' style during your next binge-watch sesh. (Then copy them for your own home reno.)
Outdoors: Greenery-Filled Windowboxes
Joanna loves to add life to a home with lots of plants. No green thumb? No worries! Here, the crew added rustic windowboxes filled with easy-to-care-for spider plants.
Entryway: Family-Friendly Function
Sure, every Fixer Upper home is packed with style. It's also packed with function, especially in the entryway, where Joanna is sure to create space for families to store all the clutter that comes with kids. Got baseball gloves, soccer balls and backpacks? Assign each kid an under-bench cubby to keep the entryway organized and clutter-free.
On the Walls: Quote Art
Take a cue from Joanna and add something inspirational just inside the door. A glance when you walk in or out could totally change your daily outlook.
On the Walls: Salvaged Architectural Pieces
When is a door not a door? When it's a piece of salvaged wall art. Joanna repurposes moldings, doors, windows and more as history-filled wall decor.
In the Living Room: Slipcovers
White slipcovers might seem like an odd choice for a home filled with children, but Joanna and lots of cottage design lovers know a secret: White covers can be throw in the washer with a little bleach, making them even easier to care for than dark colors.
In the Living Room: Modern Pipe Shelving
Galvanized pipe shelving is super-popular with homeowners who love the modern rustic look, for the same reason Chip and Jo love the shelving style: It's easy to build, inexpensive to create and adds industrial style to virtually any space, from a living room to a kitchen to a bathroom.
In the Kitchen: Farmhouse-Style Sinks
Apron-front and farmhouse-style sinks lend even the newest kitchen an air of history, so it's no wonder that Joanna loves to use them in her renovations.
In the Kitchen: Subway Tile
Whether white or gray, subway tile lends both traditional, classic style and modern simplicity to a kitchen, and also pairs well with the rough-hewn accents of which Chip and Jo are so fond.
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In the Kitchen: Dramatic Lighting
Industrial pendants are a go-to for Chip and Joanna, since they combine modern style and a bright, functional light source.
Extra Accents: Just Add Candlesticks
Joanna is a huge fan of the ambiance-boosting power of a few candlesticks (or more than a few, as seen here).