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Our family room was the hub for the baby toys and it worked fine, but now that our little guy is not so little he needs more room to play and grow. My main objective with this project was to create a space within our open concept that doesn’t feel a playroom. Our open concept […]

MODERN NEUTRAL PLAYROOM REVEAL

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Our family room was the hub for the baby toys and it worked fine, but now that our little guy is not so little he needs more room to play and grow. My main objective with this project was to create a space within our open concept that doesn’t feel a playroom. Our open concept […]

MODERN NEUTRAL PLAYROOM REVEAL

PROJECTS & DIY

With a growing toddler and two big kiddos it’s time to create a playroom! Our family room was the hub for the baby toys and it worked fine, but now that our little guy is not so little he needs more room to play and grow. GET THE LOOK Our two older boys (1st and […]

NEUTRAL PLAYROOM DESIGN

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One of the most underrated home styling tips is rearranging furniture and decor. Not only can a space feel completely fresh with existing pieces, it can breathe new life and create so much more functionality. I recently updated a few furniture pieces in our living room with the intent of moving those older pieces down […]

FAMILY ROOM REFREH AND HOW TO REFRESH A SPACE WITH LITTLE INVESTMENT

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Just like with everything else trends come and go, and usually resurface with a new flare to them years later. Perfect example: flare yoga pants are back… but I’ll say it right now that’s one bandwagon I’m not hopping back on. Nevertheless, we’re here to talk interior trends in 2023… 1. COASTAL GRANDMOTHER – paved […]

2023 DESIGN TRENDS AND HOW TO ADD THEM TO YOUR HOME

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Our living room has been evolving over the last year and it’s getting so close to finally feeling finished. We added our DIY wood beams and the new sofa last year really making a huge difference to the space. One project on my list for last year was a family room refresh – definitely time […]

LIVING ROOM UPDATE FURNITURE REFRESH

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Last week I took a look back over the last year and all we accomplished – from DIY’s to full renovations, it was a busy year investing in our home and sharing it all with you!SEE OUR 2022 PROJECTS – YEAR IN REVIEW Over the last year I focused on more modern refined rustic designs […]

2023 PROJECT LIST AND GOALS

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Every year we make a list and plan out projects, things we know we need to get to and the fun ones! This helps us stay motivated to tackle all the mundane upkeep of a home, and planning/designing the cosmetic and fun projects making our house our home! I highly recommend! See my project list, […]

2022 PROJECTS YEAR IN REVIEW

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I love organic and natural materials, all that earthy worn texture. With our recent DIY plaster fireplace project I knew I wanted to take it a step further. I decided to not only limewash my bedroom walls but DIY my own limewash paint. I wasn’t sure how well I’d like this technique on a larger […]

DIY LIMEWASH WALLS

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There’s nothing I love more than putting together a really pretty gift basket for the holidays! I think the presentation is almost just as important as the pieces inside. It’s so fun to pull items and create a theme basket for someone special! It’s like a little hug of all their favorite things, or yours […]

FOUR BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET IDEAS

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There are so many amazing sales this weekend. Whether shopping for gifts or yourself this is always the best time to grab pieces at the lowest prices, giving you the best bang for your buck. Great time to add to winter closets, update spaces with discounted furniture and larger home purchases, and of course grab […]

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I created Grace Oaks Designs based on a need for attainable design. I kept coming back to my signature style time after time and realized, this is it! We bridge the gap creating attainable design for the modern family. Home tells our stories. It's the cornerstone of where we're going and where we've been. Where beautiful style meets comfort and functionality. For an elevated everyday. It's our safe haven. Which is why I'm so passionate about creating refined casual interiors. Elevated yet livable. Because I want you to love coming home. 

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Grace Oaks Designs is an interiors and lifestyle brand located in Central IL. We offer inspiration and design services to help you elevate your everyday.