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Budget Friendly Kitchen Faucets
Rounding up a few of our favorite kitchen faucets under $235!
Budget Friendly Bathroom Faucets
I’ve rounded up 9 of my favorite bathroom faucets under $160. A lot of these we have used in previous renovation projects too!
Vintage Inspired Girls Bedroom
This past month we have slowly begun to transition our girls into a shared room, therefore revamping this space was a must! This vintage inspired design theme; combining both found and new items has helped create a space that is timeless and classic.
The “Green Tile Bathroom” Plan & Color Story
The story behind this big beautiful home goes a little something like this….we found out this old 1920s English Tudor in the heart of the University of Illinois’ campus with water damage that wrecked havoc on the entire main level….
Adding Wall Texture in 2022
There is a plethora of options available to you when it comes to adding texture to your walls. Gone are the days where all you had to choose from was horizontal shiplap! Today we have an expansive list of options and I’m about to break then all down for you!
Grandmillennial Accent Chairs
In 2021 we saw this re-emergence of traditional, classic design that some people (those outside the design world) would describe as very “vintage” like; while IN the design world would be categorized as “Grandmillennial.”
Designing For Yourself
So often we want a specific design or decor piece because we saw someone else have it and it looked so beautiful in their space and then when we buy into that trend or that piece, we find that sometimes it doesn’t always give us that same feeling that it did when we first saw it in “so and so’s” home.
Fogel flip Finishes
I had so much fun designing this house though. So much so that I wanted to share it all with you here! You can find most of the details and sources below!
How To Facelift Your Kitchen Like a Designer
There are so many components that go into making over a kitchen that it can be intimidating to know where to even begin or what to even focus on. But I’m here to assure you that you don’t need to be a design expert to take charge in this arena. All you need are a few simple tips on where to begin and what to focus on.
Classic Kindred - Living Room
A sweet collection of all the things I am loving right now for a living room!
2022 | What’s To Come…
I’m gonna be honest, we have something really REALLY big in the works; something that feels like a HUGE dream fulfilled for us. We can’t really release the details yet, but…..you guys, we are so freaking excited.
How We Got Started Flipping Houses
What if I told you Joanna Gaines financially funded the first year of our website?
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!!!