Chip and Joanna Gaines found the ability to make a pretty impressive profit fixing up people’s homes to give them an incredible makeover. The couple feature on HGTV’s program Fixer Upper. However, when the time came to design their own home, things turned out a little differently than what may have been expected. It took the couple a full 18 months to complete their perfect home and the end result is simply amazing! Let’s take an exclusive tour, right now.
A Tour Inside The House Of Chip And Joanna
The Fixer Upper Couple
This couple may be known for giving homes incredible makeovers, although, their personal story is ultimately romantic. They grew up together in the same state and they also attended the same college in Texas, however being three years apart in college, the couple actually only met at long last in 2001. They might have seen each other often, at least in the distance, but only maturity and the passage of time could bring them together.
The Fixer Upper Couple
After seeing a photograph of Joanna in a shop owned by her father, Chip simply knew she would be his wife. Lucky for Chip, he was quite right! The couple married in 2003. Chip and Joanna both always knew that they would want to renovate their own perfect family home.
A Tiny Farmhouse
The couple purchased a small farmhouse in 2012. The farmhouse was only a two-bedroom home with an attic. However, the house was much too small for their large family of seven. Luckily, Chip and Joanna were not too concerned about the size.
A Tiny Farmhouse
It was the land that came with the farmhouse that the couple simply could not resist. The incredible oak trees that surrounded the farmhouse could easily have been the most attractive selling point. Chip and Joanna knew they would have to fix up the farmhouse, although, how would they find it manageable to create enough space for seven people in the tiny two-bedroom home?
Committing To The Project
The couple had no idea that the project would take as long as 18 months to complete. In addition to the big project, they would have to divide their time to take on other renovations as well.
Committing To The Project
Chip and Joanna stumbled upon plenty of gems while renovating their home, such as paperwork that dated back to 1895. There was no saying just how old the little farmhouse might be. However, Joanna fell in love with the fact that the house may have a story of its own.
Ready At Last
A full year and a half later, in October 2013, the farmhouse was finally ready for the family of seven to settle in.
Ready At Last
Joanna was hoping to maintain the character of the old house as much as possible while renovating, which meant only one extended structure would be added on. The extension would be the master bedroom. Maintaining the original character did not prevent Joanna from adding in incredible fixtures and fittings to create the ultimate farmhouse.
Natural Colors
The color scheme of the house would be white with a palette of neutral colors. Joanna explained her choices on the blog created for their farmhouse renovation journey.
Natural Colors
The couple managed to keep the outside of the farmhouse as traditional and classic as ever, adding an appealing white finish to complement the wooden beams perfectly. The surrounding oak trees that grabbed the couple’s attention at first seem to add to the quality appeal of the little house.
A Look Inside
Chip and Joanna Gaines opted for neutral colors on the inside too to complement the outside of the house. The beautiful double doors open onto a spacious and bright entrance hall that has been decorated with a charming grey and white scheme.
A Look Inside
We all could have guessed that the inside of the farmhouse would be simply gorgeous, no less could be expected from the talented and tasteful Joanna. The decor, with things such as the metal coat rack along with the script wall-art, finishes the design perfectly.
Creating A Flow
Chip and Joanna knew they would need to make the design of the interior flow, without adding too much. The result would be knocking down several walls and restructuring the layout of the rooms.
Creating A Flow
We all know that the kitchen is usually one of the biggest selling points of any home. The couple used white tiling to enhance the white ceiling and added accent black fixtures and black fittings for contrast, as well as a breakfast bar for the whole family to eat together comfortably.
Lounge And Diner Included
At the other end of the kitchen, the couple included a lounge and a diner. The multi-purpose room proves just how well the interior plan of the house flows together. The dining table is large enough for the whole family and the cozy couch offers a great place for everyone to relax.
Lounge And Diner Included
The accessories have been picked out and placed perfectly to complement the design plan. It truly seems as though nothing is out of place in the multi-purpose room. Joanna’s Magnolia Market is an extremely popular place where she sells her own furnishings and accessories, and now we know why it is so incredibly popular.
Perfectly Relaxing
On taking a closer look at the lounge area, we can see just how relaxing the design and furnishings are. Relaxing is an important part of the day, especially when you have five children to keep you busy.
Perfectly Relaxing
The lounge area is incredibly functional and it is also undeniably charming. However, no less could be expected from Chip and Joanna Gaines as here they demonstrate again how style and comfort can go hand in hand.
Final Touches
The couple’s design also demonstrates how much the little things can make all the difference. Right throughout the farmhouse, the couple has added finishing touches that grab attention and tie the whole design plan together perfectly. From an eye-catching vase of flowers to accent ornate lamps.
Final Touches
Most of these finishing touches can be found at the Magnolia Market, which is available both offline and online. Joanna enjoys sharing her incredible design talent and her home expresses perfectly just how talented she truly is.
Chip And Joanna’s Master Room
While the entire home was repaired and renovated to suit the needs of the whole family, the master bedroom is actually the only extension onto the farmhouse.
Chip And Joanna’s Master Room
Joanna used old doors to enhance the classic look of the home and she also used the original flooring from the attic to maintain the charm of the old farmhouse. However, the most eye-catching piece in the room is undeniably the beautiful bed. You can bet that many pleasant nights of rest are enjoyed here.
Ultimately Relaxing
The couple is usually quite busy, which is understandable as Chip and Joanna have numerous businesses to manage and their spin-off series to focus on, not to mention five children to care for, which makes it amazing that they still manage to find the much-needed time to relax.
Ultimately Relaxing
When it is finally time to relax, the couple enjoys spending most of their free time in this charming and cozy room. In the winter, the couple makes a fire in this fireplace that keeps the room snuggly and warm.
The En-Suite Bathroom
The bathroom should not be overlooked when designing a home either, and a look inside the beautiful en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom shows that Chip and Joanna are completely aware of this, with the luxurious free-standing tub and plenty of attention-grabbing touches.
The En-Suite Bathroom
Even the bathroom door doubles up as a beautiful accent piece. Joanna clearly was not joking about spending so much time looking for old doors to utilize in her home. The black lantern fixtures simply finish off the amazing look of the door.
A Glimpse Inside
Inside the gorgeous but simple master bathroom, ‘his’ and ‘hers’ sinks can be seen along with an impressively large bathtub and a jaw-dropping chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A Glimpse Inside
There can be no doubting that Chip and Joanna made sure to maintain their neutral color palette choice as the bathroom flows perfectly with the interior design plan of the home. the bathroom clearly makes for a charming place to relax after a long day of hard work.
The Girls Room
The couple has two daughters, 11-year-old Emmie Kay, and 8-year-old Ella Rose. Chip and Joanna made sure to create the perfect room for their girls.
The Girls Room
Even though you might have expected the excessive use of pink, Joanna maintained the neutral colors and opted for a mostly white room (although slightly questionable for a child’s room, but ok!) with incredibly beautiful accent pieces such as the charming dollhouse that looks quite a bit like the family’s farmhouse.
The Boys Room
Joanna and Chip also have three sons, their last child, Crew Gaines, was born in June 2018. Interestingly, the couple has had their children in a boy-girl-boy pattern.
The Boys Room
The couple’s oldest son, Drake, is 13 years old and their second son, Duke, is 10 years old. The boy’s room incorporates an adventurous theme and leaves adequate space for playtime. The extra bed could be a tell-tale sign that the couple may be planning a fourth boy, although, it could also be for a visiting friend.
Adventurous
The boys have plenty of things to keep themselves busy in their room. There is a large map on the wall that explains the boy’s interest in adventure. There are also ladders just to climb for fun.
Adventurous
Chip and Joanna have maintained the neutral color choice right through their home and the boy’s room is no exception. The couple has ensured that both the children’s rooms are remarkably suitable for young minds and there is enough space for physical activities.
All For The Love Of Family
It is clear just by looking at the amazing work that Chip and Joanna have dedicated to making their home a peaceful and comfortable place to be in, that they are dedicated to their family. Even simply scrolling through Joanna’s social media accounts will allow anyone to see just how much she adores her family.
All For The Love Of Family
Her Instagram account is loaded with adoring family photos that show her love for them. There is also plenty that shows the abundance of family time spent on fun-filled adventures together, and a walk through the newly-renovated farmhouse shows the many family photos that are displayed on the walls. Of course, each black and white family photo is placed perfectly to complement the sophisticated design of the home.
Coffee Time
The couple also added unbelievably eccentric touches to their home, such as their very own coffee bar. There will be no need for stops at the coffee shop for Chip and Joanna.
Coffee Time
The coffee bar exhibits the couple’s love for the taste of java and it also explains their love for each other and the time they spend together in the comfort of their own home. However, the mere fact that they have a fully stocked and stylish coffee bar in their home is simply amazing.
Kiddies Craft Space
You could have probably guessed that Chip and Joanna are fans of all things crafty, or that they would add a craft room for their children. The artistic room is the perfect area to get everyone’s creative minds flowing.
Kiddies Craft Space
The children’s craft room can be found in the attic, which proves ideal for them to get in touch with their creative desires. The space is ultimately suitable for any arts-and-crafts projects and it is also quite far from the all-white and light furniture of the house, which is perfectly understandable.
Another Crafty Space
We could have guessed that one crafty area would not be enough for this art-loving family. Joanna made sure to include a craft room for her own use. Understandably, she would need a space to get working on all her big projects.
Another Crafty Space
Joanna takes on several exciting projects from designing homes to creating decor items that she sells on her Magnolia Market store. It could be assumed that there is a large number of creative thoughts that come to life in this charming room.
What’s Outside?
Here, we can see the outside of the gorgeous family farmhouse. The place where the family would enjoy entertaining guests or having relaxing get-togethers and other functions.
What’s Outside
The outside space is perfectly fitting for social gatherings and family time. There also appears to be a fire pit and a repurposed barn with a charming dining set for entertaining or family brunches. The Gaines family has added undeniable character and elegance to the property with their brilliant ideas.
Life On A Farm
The property consists of an impressive 40 acres of land surrounding the little farmhouse. The couple plan on utilizing the land by planting trees and various different types of plants. What’s more, they hope to bring lots of animals to the scene too.
Life On A Farm
The property has been transformed into the ideal farm and there is also a chicken coop and a silo that will likely be occupated in the near future. The couple maintained the traditional look of the farmhouse and ensured that the outside held onto the natural beauty of the area.
Greenhouse
Outside the farmhouse, there is a beautiful greenhouse that could be one of the most appealing features of the space outside. The family is free to grow absolutely anything they want in this space.
Greenhouse
Here, the couple can grow any of their favorite plants and even vegetables. It is also a great place for the couple to teach their children the joys of growing plants; the ideal way for children to discover the importance of vegetation.
Relaxing On The Porch
The Gaines family is sure to spend several warm evenings relaxing on their charming porch. Here they can relax while enjoying the warm evening air, rocking on a chair to put the baby to sleep, or entertaining guests with true Southern hospitality. The porch itself maintains the original look of the home.
Relaxing On The Porch
Just looking at this photo of Joanna relaxing with baby Crew, it could be assumed that she would spend many days just looking out onto the beauty that is their incredible yard.
Wise Words
Throughout the house, the couple has chosen to display wise words as art pieces. The different sayings truly express the thoughts of the couple and how they view life.
Wise Words
The words seen in the entrance hall explain how the couple must cherish the way that they chose to decorate each room of the home. There is a lot of notable personality visible throughout the home and a little bit of each family member is clearly present.
Enough Room For The Whole Family
There is no denying the importance of family to this incredible couple. They have taken a shabby place and transformed it into the ultimate family farmhouse and personalized each space to suit the whole family.
Enough Room The Whole Family
Chip and Joanna have done an amazing job renovating this home. In this photo, it is clear that the children enjoy their home and have tons of fun-filled times as a family. There is even space for a Christmas tree!
Working At Home
Most of us have to end up taking our work home with us at one point or another. Chip and Joanna have this aspect of life covered perfectly as they have ensured to place desks in just about every room just in case the work mood takes them.
Working At Home
While there are adequate places to work comfortably in the house, there is also more than enough space for family time. The home proves both practical and functional.
Warming Up At The Fireplace
Texas may be warm in the summer, although, it can also get extremely cold in winter. There are low chances of snow hitting Texas, but the temperatures can easily drop to borderline freezing. Luckily, Chip and Joanna made sure to plan for the cold winters.
Warming Up At The Fireplace
The couple made sure to keep the original fireplace in the farmhouse and added some charming touches around its structure. The fireplace turned out simply gorgeous! It is the perfect place to put your feet up in front of.
The Perfect Garden
Other than the gorgeous greenhouse, Joanna has also made space for a little garden of her own. As you can see from the attached picture, there is all manner of herbs thriving in this beautiful enclosed space. There is no doubt that this family has a true love for all things outdoors.
The Perfect Garden
The garden has been designed to incorporate beauty and the surrounding fence is ideal for keeping any animals out that may threaten the plants. Additionally, the fence is also a great idea for the children.
Blissful Kitchen
The kitchen has been designed perfectly to include every needed feature. Of course, the couple made sure to decorate the area to ensure it flows with the house too. The sign that reads “supermarket” adds a touch of fun to the area.
Blissful Kitchen
The kitchen appears both functional and pleasant all at the same time. It seems that there is nothing left out. Not to mention the ideally clean and spotless area suggests nothing is out of place either.
A Place For Everything
Chip and Joanna have taken care in ensuring everything has its own place, which is most of the reason why the whole house appears to be completely organized. There is nothing without a home in this incredible little farmhouse.
A Place For Everything
This also teaches the children important things about cleanliness and organization. You might think that this is more to keep the place tidy, but being neat and organized is an essential way to be raised. It is most appealing that everyone’s belongings have an ideal place.
Enough Play Space
Having several children suggests that there needs to be enough space for playtime. With all their games, play areas, and friends being invited over often, one might fear that things would get a bit claustrophobic. Luckily, Chip and Joanna have that covered.
Enough Play Space
The boys can be seen enjoying building card houses on the staircase. This photo shows that the couple encourages playtime and that there are adequate areas in the house for the children to play and have fun.
Little Nooks
The whole house and been planned out with the utmost care and they have also taken advantage of every nook and cranny in the house and transformed even the smallest space into a place for reading or simply relaxing.
Little Nooks
Adding a few pillows to a tiny nook has turned this neat little area into the ultimate reading area for the children or even the parents. Everyone looks incredibly at ease and happy in their home.
Before And After The Renovation
Looking at the before pictures of the farmhouse make it quite hard to believe all that Chip and Joanna accomplished with renovating.
Before And After The Renovation
They knew exactly how to transform the old farmhouse into their ultimate dream home and there is no denying that they exceeded everyone’s expectations in doing so. The home must have required an incredible amount of work, time, and dedication to complete. However, the family would agree that their efforts have definitely paid off now that their dream house is complete.
The Gaines
Now the Gaines family has enough space to spend time together and the most comfortable home to relax in. Chip and Joanna really have managed to transform an old house into the ultimate place to be. Everyone is comfortable with the way things work, and no one gets in each other’s way.
The Gaines
The way that the design of the house flows from one room to the next is simply amazing. Looking at the finished result, Chip and Joanna are truly a talented couple.
The Possibility Of Selling
The Gaines family always seems to be expanding, which would make one wonder if they may ever consider selling the property to make room for their ever-growing family.
The Possibility Of Selling
It just so happens that the Gaines family is truly happy with their life currently and has no intention of selling the house that they hope for their children to grow up in. The children love the farmhouse just as much as their parents do, although, there is no saying whether or not the couple will change their mind.