The Blog
Who is Kindred Homestead?
Our hope and our soul desire is to redefine what home can look and feel like for you. We want your home, whether new or old, to be a representation of you. It’s not about it being “Pinterest worthy” but functional, purposeful, and timeless.
What Is Finish Work and Knowing When To Use It
Like it sounds…finish work describes anything that is used to “finish” off your home (i.e. trim work, crown moulding, window casings, millwork, shiplap, paneling, coffered ceilings etc). All of these things are typically found in a home BUT they aren’t necessarily a “necessity” of building a home.
6 Moody Paint Colors You Need in Your Home
These rich colors really do bring us back in time especially when they saturate an entire room from floor to ceiling - Covering the walls, the trim, the ceiling, and even the doors. If you’re thinking of going bold this year, just do it! But do it with one of these 6 moody paint colors that every home needs to have at least ONE of!
Knowing Your Whites: A Guide To Choosing White Paint
Knowing how to pick the perfect white paint doesn’t have to be hard; with a little color theory and know how of these 3 basic principles will make picking the right white paint as stress free as possible.
Picking The Perfect Nightstands & The Things To Consider
Nightstands can get pricey and vary so much from site to site so after looking and looking for days upon days, I finally kept coming back to this one. It checked all the boxes for what we wanted and was such a good price! Only $140! Check it out!
Plug-In Wall Lamps With Clear Cords
Wall lamps (are basically wall sconces but have the “plug-in” option) are perfect for those of us that can’t take on the task of hardwiring a sconce into our desired location. But the thing about wall lamps is the hideous cord that often runs from the bottom of the wall lamp to the outlet.
Modern/Transitional Flush + Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
Finding the perfect flush mount or semi-flush mount lights can be hard and honestly, sometimes super pricey (or maybe it’s hard because they are pricy???). But, no need to worry anymore friends! I’ve found some AMAZING entryway and hallway show stoppers that you won’t be able to keep out of your online shopping cart because they are THAT good!
Our Favorite Dining Room Chairs (Set of 2)
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I’d round up some of our favorite Dining Room Chairs (all in sets of 2), not to mention on SALE!! And if you’re curious to see some of these favorites IRL check out some of our besties from Instagram to be ultra inspired below!!!
On Trend Ceramic Table Lamps
Ceramic table lamps are all the rage right now and for good reason too. They are beautiful and act as both a statement piece and a functional accessory to any space they’re in. I have recently thrifted two old ceramic lamps and refinished them to look like one of these high end lamps I’ve shared here and I am so in love.
How Our New Runner Created The Perfect Amount Of Texture
People often get overwhelmed when trying to figure out where and how to add texture but let me make it way easier for you. There are 4 different (and super easy) ways that I like to add texture to my spaces.
Hanging Vintage Art In Your Home
I wanted to add a vintage gallery wall to my house but I couldn’t figure out where until we redid our hardwood floors and stairs and suddenly it was like the heavens opened and I saw the perfect opportunity!
Mixing Wood Tones & Feeling Good Doing It
I thought I’d share some of my favorite tips for how we’ve created a seamless and bright aesthetic in our own home despite having the dark wood tones.
ORC Week 3: Creating An Open Concept Dining Area
I have been wanting to move the table to this part of the room for the longest time because it just MAKES SENSE to use this window bench. And bonus it gives us a large open space here in the center of the dining room that for so long was crowded with this table and chairs. However, so many people have since asked…but what about the chandelier in the middle of the room?
ORC Week 2: The Plans For Our Dining Room
The whole goal with this space is to simplify and declutter! Like I mentioned last week, we want this space to move from more farmhouse to mid-century modern with a vintage spin. And while I truly loved the look at design of what you saw in week 1, it truly wasn’t functional for our family
Mid-Century Modern Gold Wall Sconces Under $50
Wall sconces have been around for a long time but are really making their debut as of late. Check out some of my favorite gold mid-century modern wall sconces that are under $50! Click on any of the sconces to shop!
Cane & Rattan Furniture That Won't Break The Bank (And Some That Are Worth The Splurge)
Rattan & Cane oh my! This style is back! And we at Kindred Homestead are HERE FOR IT! Check out some of our very favorite cane and rattan furniture pieces for every budget!
Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs Under $180!
Finding a deal that I love is one of my favorite hobbies! That’s why I’ve gone “out” and rounded up some of my very favorite accent chairs that are UNDER $180! You guys, if you didn’t already know, that’s a STEAL of a deal!
White, Gray, Griege or Bust! Looking For The Perfect Neutral Color
I’m not going to sugar coat this…paint colors are obnoxiously overwhelming and can feel like you’re stepping into some psychedelic dream when you walk into the paint section of your local home improvement store (way too many paint samples am I right?). BUT ALAS, I am here to help save the day so the next time you can walk STRAIGHT to that paint counter and order your color like a BOSS!
Our Favorite Vintage Styled Rugs!
I think rugs are in and of themselves a piece of art and that’s why I’m sharing with you some of our favorite vintage styled rugs!
Are You Painting Your Trim??? This FAQ Answered!
Well, I’m happy to announce that I have come to somewhat of a compromise to all of this and couldn’t be happier with the direction that we have decided to go in.