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At Showhome Furniture we love unpacking a new crate of furniture from around the world. We work hard to find treasures in Canada and abroad. You just never know exactly what is going to be coming in each crate, how it will measure up and whether or not our customers will love it. It is kinda like having a baby-not really, but just like we love a new crate of furniture, we also love the idea of getting ready for a new baby!!! Having had 6 babies of my own, I know what I am talking about.

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When planning for a new baby it is important to think long-term. Your sweet baby is not going to be a baby forever, so it is wise to spend time and thought on how to make your hard work of decorating their room last for as long as you need it to.

Of corse every nursery needs a crib! There are cribs in furniture stores all over the city that fit everyone budget. Personally, we would suggest you not spend too much money on the crib as it will not be need after a year or two. It would be more economical to buy a basic crib and spend money on other furniture like a nest chair.

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A nest chair is perfect for so many rooms but especially a nursery, then toddler room, where mom and dad can cuddle up with baby to read a book or sing a song.

Some people are concerned about getting new furniture for childrens rooms. We, at Showhome Furniture realize this, and that is why we offer an affordable no hassle furniture plan. With a good furniture plan you are able to buy knowing that your investment is secure. In addition to our protection plan you are sure to find some great deals at Showhome Furniture as we are constantly having furniture sales.

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Getting a classy dressers for baby clothing is important. When my sister had her first baby she spent hours painting Peter Rabbit all over it. It was adorable, and took a long time. Unfortunately only a few years later the dresser was outdated and broken. Had she bought a basic but well-built dresser like my other sister did (I have 5 sisters) then even five or six later the dresser would have been in great shape and versatile enough to have been used in the kitchen, the living room, the baby’s room, and lastly the teen-agers room.

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Beyond a dresser, most nurseries would benefit from some additional storage units. Bookcases are great as well as little caddy’s. Some fear that bookcases are and caddy’s are boring, but with the great selection at Showhome Furniture, you are bound to find something that suits you perfectly and are far from boring.

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These are some of our essentials for an amazing nursery. If there are somethings that we missed (after all it has been a few years since I have had a baby), please let us know.

So here are some of our ideas on how you can put that look in your space. Read to the end of this blog and comment for a chance to win Chip and Joanna’s new book – ‘THE MAGNOLIA STORY’

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Chip/Joanna Gaines’ shop, Magnolia Market, before it all began | joannagaines / instagram

Before I knew a thing about Chip and Joanna Gaines, I fell in love with the Fixer Upper style. Discovering that the look I loved was created by a down-to-earth and funny couple only made it more appealing. The clean, simple lines and rustic touches that join contemporary with nostalgia rings a bell with today’s homeowners and, while I’d love to import Joanna to style your space, instead I can help you learn how to create the look yourself.

DEVELOPING A FIXER UPPER STYLE

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photo by www.countryliving.comAlthough each home they do is tailored to their individual clients, Joanna’s aesthetic is open, airy and simple with a great flow between rooms. Walls disappear or are scaled back so that the space is filled with natural light and there’s a lot of communication between designated task areas. Paint colors are generally subtle, fading into the background to let the overall design shine.

lighting

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photo by hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upperWhat caught my eye with their very first renovation were the pendants over the island – just beautiful oversized bells of gleaming glass. So simple but so elegant. Joanna uses a lot of clear, farmhouse-style lighting but also looks for unusual shapes that recall lighting fixtures from years gone by – lantern pendants, schoolhouse ceiling- mounted orbs, wooden chandeliers etc. Many of her choices have metal with an intriguing patina or chippy wood. And the character of the fixture is frequently enhanced through the use of Edison vintage bulbs.

WALL ART

chip and joanna gaines WALL ART ideas

Photo Credit: HGTV Fixer UpperMetal signs with meaningful quotes, chalkboards framed in distressed wood, rusty or patinaed farm or industrial pieces, antique baskets, chunky woven wallhangings, huge clock faces and other vintage finds bring warmth and interest to the walls, which are generally painted a light neutral color.

TEXTURES

joanna gaines TEXTURES FIXER UPPER ideas

Photo Credit: www.magnoliamarket.comI love the way Joanna brings interest to a space with her use of textures. Her color choices are often uncomplicated and the whole space might be clad in various hues of the same light neutrals. It’s never boring, though, because she introduces so many different textures – heavy woven wools, delicate muslin ruffles, burlap lampshades or cushions, rough barked stump sides tables, honed stone countertops. The juxtaposition of silky and nubby, rough and varnished make the spaces inviting.

ACCESSORIES

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Image Source: Instagram user joannagainesUsing the same concept of contrast, Joanna keeps a keen eye out for vintage architectural finds – like chippy corbels, chicken feeding baskets, worn wooden tool carriers. The naive feel of these elements marries beautifully with more sophisticated elements such as polished stone or linen bedding. Her interiors shine with unusual floral elements cozied up to well-used items that tell a story. By using items from your own past or ones that appeal to you, soon your modern house will tell your own story, one you can share with everyone who enters your special space.

Showhome furniture is constantly travelling the earth with our six little children (who aren’t so little anymore) trying to bring calgary unique pieces that tell a story and have a rich past. We love seeing pics of showhome in your home! Send us your comment and let us know if you love this “FIXER UPPER” style as much as we do??

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