Situated next to the kitchen are the Gaines’ dining and living space. The floor-to-ceiling white shiplap gives the space an open and calm feel. It’s complemented with rustic antique finds that Joanna refurbished and purposefully placed around the living space.
The dining table is simple but big enough to fix the whole family. From this angle you can see that the couple really did maintain the original square footage of the simple farmhouse, focusing on utilizing the space rather than expanding it.
A Cozy Area For Lounging
When watching Fixer Upper, many viewers have had the realization of, where’s the TV?? Joanna has a reputation for not including televisions in the living room designs of their fixer-uppers, and their own home is no different. In fact, that’s why they wanted to move to the farm in the first place.
Joanna told AOL, “We want to teach our kids that life happens outside of these devices. It’s just a simple thing to go outside and connect with nature, play with your friends and get dirty.”
Finding Unique Pieces While Antique Shopping
One of Joanna’s favorite things to do is explore antique shops. Often times she’ll invite her husband Chip along too, and they’ll find unique pieces to hold onto until they find its perfect purpose. Antiques are found throughout their home, including lamps, bottles, window shutters, and antique books.
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