New Year’s Resolutions For The Home We create New Year’s resolutions to be more healthy, more social, read more books etc…. but what about our homes? Your home is your sanctuary — your castle — your calming space in a world that may seem unsettling at times. Your home should set you up for success and keep you feeling grounded in a routine that sets you and your family up to live your best life. We thought it was important to share 3 pieces that can help you achieve the very best in 2023 — 1. Clearing the Clutter Clearing your house of clutter is one of the best and least expensive ways ..read more

 10 Kitchen Design Trends to Say “Goodbye” With the New Year quickly approaching, we are excited to see all the new latest trends in 2023 and also those trends that we are saying goodbye to. You know we love our kitchens at House of Joy designs -probably because they truly are the heart of the home. They are the place where friends and family gather and one of the most functional spaces in your home. We thought it was important to give our clients, viewers & followers a sneak peek on what is going out in trends and what you will be seeing more of in Kitchen Trends 2023. Al hi Say good ..read more

 Holiday Decorating Styles   One of my favorite things about the Holiday season is seeing everyone’s home beautifully decorated.  My team and I find ourselves extra busy this time of year, as we are blessed to custom decorate many of our client’s homes.  Although no two homes are the same when it comes to holiday décor, there are popular styles that many of us follow, and often the existing décor of our home factors in with how we choose to decorate. For those of you who have yet to tackle your holiday decorations and may be looking for some inspiration, here are a ..read more

Three Easy Ways to Decorate for Fall…. The first cold-ish front of the season has finally rolled in, and it is now socially acceptable to write about Fall. Right? Hope so, because we have pumpkin spiced lattes, knit sweaters and fresh home decor on our mind!  Adding Fall decor to your home doesn’t have to be hard! Here are some of our favorite ways to transition your home into the new season while still maintaining the simple, cozy feeling that we all love. 1. Add Textured Throw Pillows  Textured pillows are an instant way to add a pop of Fall to your home! They also transitio ..read more

Kitchen & Bath Trends 2021 – 2022 Hope is in the air. Following the roller coaster of uncertainty that was 2020, we move into a period of healing calm. A year spent forced reflection has changed our focus to minimizing stress and promoting wellness in ourselves and our homes. In the returning bustle of the world, the home acts as a sanctuary supporting a balanced, mindful life.   Clean Lines Make for Open Spaces Excess is out. Instead, wide-open sinks and open shelving welcome the European feel. Kitchens have moved out of the back of the house, becoming a home’s centerpiece and gathe ..read more

   I dream of my happy place. A place where I can retreat, fill my head with visually stimulating concepts and do nothing. An inviting place where I feel safe, warm and can think clearly. A place that lets me be me. That inspires me and calms me. What and where exactly is this place? I often times think that I’m not alone in defining my happy place. Perhaps others, too, dream of a place where they can retreat from all the noise and busyness in their lives; where it’s okay to unwind and relax without fear of an uninvited someone entering their space. I’ll admit, I can easily become an ..read more