25+ Stellar Design Ideas HGTV Stars Use in Their Own Homes

It's no secret the stars of your fave HGTV shows are givers. It's why we love them. They design, renovate and decorate dream homes, no matter the clientele. But have you ever wondered which decorating ideas they save for their own living spaces? We do! So, we did some research and rounded up the best of 'em. Ahead, find easy ways to fab up your own space, inspired by the homes of HGTV hosts themselves.

Pull those retro items and vintage collections out of their dusty boxes and put them on display like Jonathan Knight did in his lakehouse (which was featured on Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp). Jon filled built-in bookcases with on-theme antique knickknacks and vintage camping gear for some summer-camp charm. The key to displaying any collection? Avoid clutter by picking items in a variety of shapes and sizes to create visual interest.

Powder bathrooms are a great place to use bold wallpaper. They're smaller in size (which keeps the cost of buying wallpaper low). Plus, they're not front-and-center in a home — so, your eyes won't get tired of looking at a pattern 24/7. In the powder room of his New England lakehouse, Jon went with a black-and-white forest motif on the walls, a black granite vanity and a contemporary black-framed mirror. Pro tip: To balance out bold walls, keep finishes and decor simple.

There's a reason Jonathan's HGTV show is called Farmhouse Fixer. It's because he does just that — fixes farmhouses. For one of his own personal projects, he moved his family's 100-year-old farmhouse to a plot of land down the street, then gave it the curb appeal makeover it deserved. Jon installed a herringbone brick walkway to welcome guests inside, while his designer partner in crime, Kristina Crestin, painted the front door marigold yellow to highlight the home's rich green siding and trim.

David Bromstad's pink Winter Park, Florida, home is an ode to decorating with what you love. The My Lottery Dream Home host splashed his favorite color throughout the entire house, including in his fantasy-like bedroom, where pink rose bedding, bubble gum-hued decor and salmon-tinged plaster walls create a dreamy escape. If you're not ready to go full-out with your favorite color, start with your bedding, a piece of artwork or an accent rug.

Home refreshes don't have to be complicated or too time-consuming. Christina Haack gave her parents' dining room her signature California cool facelift during Season 5 of Christina on the Coast by swapping out the dated dining chairs with contemporary (and ultra-comfy) upholstered barrel chairs. Their modern style instantly gave her great-grandmother's dining table new life while maintaining its well-loved history.

Layering textures, tones and materials gives your home a lived-in feel. Designer Bobby Berk, host of Junk or Jackpot?, embraced his Palm Desert home's Spanish hacienda style by installing terra-cotta roof tiles on the range hood. The kitchen in his desert oasis also boasts weathered oak upper cabinets, an ebony-stained ceiling and a stained-glass window installed by the previous homeowners. The result is a space that excites all of the senses.

“When you design, you really need to think … 'How is this lighting going to affect people?’” Bobby told HGTV. Just off the living room of Casa Tierra is one of the property's seven bedrooms. It's bathed in creamy shades of terra-cotta hues. What makes it extra moody, however, is the soft lighting emanating from a pair of sleek, rustic sconces flanking the bed.

Not to be forgotten, the nook under your stairs is a versatile space that can be used for hidden storage, a cozy reading nook or a fun knickknack display. Fixer to Fabulous hosts Jenny and Dave Marrs decorate their nook with old books and antique baskets — and during the holidays, they mix their year-round decor in with nativity scenes and vintage ornaments. Consider filling your own shelves with family photos or baskets (which can be used to stash on-the-go items like car keys and dog leashes).

The Fixer to Fabulous duo chose to fill the center of their farmhouse kitchen with an heirloom wood table, crafted by Dave, instead of an island. The table serves as a workspace for adults and kids alike, then transitions into a gathering spot for mealtimes. "On any given day, our kids do homework here, and we sweep it out of the way for dinner, then we sweep it out of the way for games and friends coming over and conversation. There's always one more seat at the table," said Dave.

Though sometimes daunting, shelving can be a great way to add extra pizzazz to your kitchen. Jenny and Dave incorporated 3-inch-thick white oak floating shelves into their Bentonville, Arkansas, farmhouse kitchen to store and display a mix of vintage dishes and artwork. The dishes are easily accessible for everyday use and double as decor. The only caveat: Organization is pertinent.

Queen of repurposing antique architectural pieces, Sin City Rehab host Alison Victoria used reclaimed French wooden double doors to create a wow moment in her Las Vegas villa's primary suite. She decided to leave the white oak doors as she found them — aka no refinishing — to highlight their true character. Achieve your own architectural salvage flair with corbels, windows or brass doorknobs.

Alison used another salvaged piece to create a swanky home bar in her Las Vegas villa. The large wooden piece, rescued from a Chicago speakeasy, brings anyone gathered around straight back to the 1920s. Original unlacquered brass rails and new built-in gold lamps add a touch of retro glam.

Sometimes a DIY project is better than a full-on renovation. Instead of dealing with the hassle of installing a real fireplace in her warehouse-turned-live-and-workspace, Alison created the feel of one with a salvaged mantel and pillar candles. Alison's pro tip: Varied candle heights offer a warm, wood-burning, fire-like feel when they're all lit at once.

Kids are only young once, so why not give them the bedroom of their dreams? To make her daughter's oversized room feel more intimate (and more fun!), Help! I Wrecked My House host Jasmine Roth built "Fort Hazel," featuring a slide, a top bunk and this cozy sanctuary below. Garland made of felt stars, a checkered rug and floral wallpaper — chosen by Hazel herself — add an air of whimsy. The arched front door and storybook window make a perfect backdrop for playing house and add privacy during bedtime.

Parents might have to think twice before telling their kids not to draw on the walls, thanks to the invention of clear acrylic dry-erase paint. Jasmine made her daughter's dream of using her bedroom wall as a canvas come true by applying two coats of acrylic paint on top of the room's ballerina pink walls. Now, markers don't stand a chance of ruining the walls, and Hazel can draw to her heart's content.

To fit the style of her colorful-meets-eclectic Huntington Beach, California, home, Jasmine pulled out a hodgepodge of chairs from her storage unit to sit at her simple dining table. The mismatched seating offers a casual ambiance for weeknight family dinners, but the look can be elevated for holiday entertaining when needed. A funky striped rug ties it all together.

A wasted cubby under the stairs became a cool play area for Jasmine's daughter, Hazel. Jasmine installed custom built-in shelving, which displays books as well as Hazel's prettier toys (like her dollhouse). The lower cabinetry hides clutterful items. With durable fabric on the sofa, easy-to-clean porcelain tile floors and a larger-than-life word search game on the wall, the rest of the room is kid-friendly, too.

If a room has funky architecture, own it! Home Town hosts Ben and Erin Napier did just that in their Laurel, Mississippi, English-cottage country home. Located on the second floor, Mae's bedroom has classic Tudor-style angled ceilings and a fairy-tale-worthy arched door. To highlight the interesting shape of the ceilings and doorway, Erin wallpapered every surface with a whimsical pattern that draws the eye up and all around.

Renovation Aloha hosts Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama’s love of family is woven throughout their home. “Our kids are the most important things in our lives, so it only made sense for [the wall of their art] to greet people right when they come in,” Tristyn said of the gallery wall in their entry hall. “This is just as much their house as it is our house,” Kamohai added. “We want them to be represented in it. Look at this stuff — it’s rad.”

Tough Love host Hilary Farr got creative with the artwork in her Raleigh, North Carolina, main bedroom. An expansive blank wall called for a big-art moment, so she repurposed a screen from a local antique store by dismantling it into three sections and turning it into a multi-panel piece of art. Its height draws the eye up to the tall ceiling, while its botanical pattern ties into the bedding.

Rich blue wallpaper inspired by the cross-section of a colorful gemstone brings glam drama to Hilary's powder bath. The wallpaper from York Wallcoverings is a clever way to get the look of stone without the high price tag. Paired with a simple white floating vanity and an organic-shaped mirror, the paper really shines. “You feel like you’re walking into a geode,” Hilary told HGTV Magazine.

Experts at giving any home history, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent of The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project are no strangers to special detail. They consider every aspect of a room, including the lighting. In the kitchen of their New York City apartment, a space-age 1950s multiarmed Italian fixture is an unexpected contrast to the European-chic Calacatta marble countertops and backsplash.

According to one half of the Unsellable Houses sister duo, Lyndsay Lamb, sometimes the best way to accessorize your space is by using what you already have. "I surround myself with things I like," Lyndsay told HGTV. That means her Pacific Northwest cottage is full of thriving houseplants and thrifted trinkets. In the living room, rustic baskets, old artwork and her husband's typewriters are carefully arranged high and low to give the space a quaint, collected feel.

There's a reason black and white never goes out of style: it's a timeless, no-fail combo — and a favorite of Down Home Fab hosts Chelsea and Cole DeBoer. In their bold dining space, black blinds create eye-pleasing contrast against the room's white walls. Contemporary black leather dining chairs atop a white cowhide rug polish off the space's signature DeBoer-cool glam.

HGTV Smart Home designer Tiffany Brooks makes a strong case for going all in with one color in her Barbie-glam home library. The trim, ceiling and built-ins all boast the same lacquered rosy pink (Heartfelt by Sherwin-Williams), which gives the little room major oomph. Tiffany kept things playful with checkerboard floors, a wavy jute rug and a floating bench suspended from the ceiling.