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Modern entryway console table with a green cloud painting, pleated marble lamp, and decorative storage baskets.
Modern entryway console table with a green cloud painting, pleated marble lamp, and decorative storage baskets.

Let's start with the entryway. Our entryway is large so we have two areas. I designed the floor plans on purpose to include two areas. One side is the console table to sit things on. The other side is a spot for guests to hang coats and sit down to take shoe on or off.

A woman stands in a modern, brightly lit entryway wearing a denim shirt, black pants, and carrying a stylish faux fur tote
A woman stands in a modern, brightly lit entryway wearing a denim shirt, black pants, and carrying a stylish faux fur tote
Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring a marble island, woven pendant lights, and wooden bar stools with cane backs.
Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring a marble island, woven pendant lights, and wooden bar stools with cane backs.
Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring a large marble island with dark wood cabinets and woven rattan pendant lights.
Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring a large marble island with dark wood cabinets and woven rattan pendant lights.

I designed the kitchen myself when making our house plans and then when ordering cabinets. I really wanted open shelf storage which I know some people do not like but it provides interest. I also went with marble and unlaquered brass. Our microwave, mixer, and coffee machine are hidden in the cabinet. Also, we have a double sided fireplace that we can enjoy from our kitchen with a tv above it.

A spacious, bright living room features high ceilings, a large white sectional sofa, and two brown leather chairs with
A spacious, bright living room features high ceilings, a large white sectional sofa, and two brown leather chairs with

The great room is the most used living room. This space is big and tall and I wanted it to feel warm, comfortable and you want to curl up and read a book. I accomplished this by bringing in layers: layers of rugs, curtains from floor to ceiling to soften the space, super comfortable but beautiful furniture, and some color but not too much.

A sophisticated home office features dark walls, a light wood desk, a cowhide rug, and an airplane-themed art piece
A sophisticated home office features dark walls, a light wood desk, a cowhide rug, and an airplane-themed art piece

My husband works mostly from home so having a functional, useable office was a must. He does a lot of video calls so built in shelving behind the desk provides a nice background. This room is the only color drenched room in the house and I love it.

A bright, airy bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, natural wood vanity, and a large, colorful abstract floral
A bright, airy bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, natural wood vanity, and a large, colorful abstract floral
Modern neutral bedroom with a white upholstered bed, black iron chandelier, and brown velvet ottomans on a patterned rug.
Modern neutral bedroom with a white upholstered bed, black iron chandelier, and brown velvet ottomans on a patterned rug.

We recently finished the basement. I think the exercise room is now the most used room in the house. Check out my discount codes for 15% off the flooring. It is so nice!

The Master Bedroom and Master Bath: the goal here was calm and natural feeling. I wanted to feel peace as much as possible in these rooms because it is where you sleep. I used neutral colors with a little color, woven shades, and calming shaped furniture.

Unique features in our home are hallways and wall coverings. I love an open concept but there is something special about a good hallway moment. I also love adding wall coverings: this includes the wood panel stair well, wallpaper, and art. Thank you for being here! I would love if you sign up for my weekly newsletter and blog posts.

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