Interior design, interior designer, two words closely related. In other articles, we have talked a lot about interior design so in this article series, we will be discussing more about who made this interior design. Of course, we all know what an interior designer is. An interior designer is a professional who specializes in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional interior spaces. In today’s “Behind Their Success Series”, we will be discussing a co-host of an American reality television series about home design and renovation. It is Joanna Gaines!
❝Design should reflect the people who live there, not the person who designed it❞ - Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines has gained global knowledge from her series, Fixer Upper but who is she and what is the story behind her current success? Joanna Gaines, born Joanna Lea Stevens, was raised in Texas, where her childhood greatly influenced her later career in design and home renovation. Although specific details about her early life are not widely documented, Joanna has shared some insights into her upbringing and how it shaped her passion for design and entrepreneurship. Her father was particularly influential in fostering her entrepreneurial spirit and teaching her the value of hard work and determination. Throughout her childhood, Joanna Gaines also developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of rustic and vintage elements, which would later become hallmarks of her design style. Mrs Gaines found her design inspiration in New Mexico when she anc Chip went on a road trip there; touches of Joanna’s farmhouse style are now visible in almost all of Joanna's designs.
She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. After college, she worked in various fields such as working on television and radio stations, including interning in New York City, where she was exposed to different design styles and concepts. She has said that during her studies she hoped to one day work as a broadcast journalist herself. Joanna's interest in design intensified when she and Chip started remodeling homes together. They began flipping houses, buying properties in need of repair and transforming them into stunning living spaces.
Joanna Gaines, known for her work as a designer, author, and television personality, draws motivation from various sources in her interior design endeavors. She is motivated to create meaningful spaces, bring joy and comfort, embrace personal space, incorporate nature and history, promote family and community and lastly but not least, the continuous learning and growth.
❝Home is the most important place. My passion is to help people create beautiful and meaningful spaces in their home❞ - Joanna Gaines
Shortly after Joanna’s and Chip’s wedding, she joined her husband’s business flipping houses, and in 2003 the pair also opened the retail store Magnolia Market, which sold home goods. With her blog full of the couple’s experience in their house flipping business, High Noon Entertainment suggested that they made a show which eventually became known as HGTV’s Fixer Upper in 2013. In this show, Joanna Gaines gained her popularity giving her the spotlight as a prominent interior designer. Apart from her work on "Fixer Upper," Joanna has authored several books focusing on interior design, lifestyle, and family. She has also launched her own home decor line, Magnolia Home, featuring furniture, accessories, and paint colors inspired by her signature style.
1. Magnolia Market at the Silos
Joanna Gaines played a significant role in the design of Magnolia Market at the Silos, a retail complex in Waco, Texas. The space features a market, shops, a garden, food trucks, and outdoor gathering areas, all designed with Joanna's signature style of rustic charm and modern elegance.
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2. Magnolia Table
Joanna Gaines designed Magnolia Table, a popular restaurant in Waco, Texas. The restaurant's interior reflects Joanna's love for farmhouse style and features a welcoming and comfortable ambiance that encourages guests to linger and enjoy their meals.
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3. Magnolia House
The Magnolia House is a vacation rental property designed by Joanna Gaines. Located in McGregor, Texas, the Magnolia House offers guests a cozy and inviting retreat with Joanna's trademark design elements, including shiplap walls, vintage furnishings, and thoughtful touches throughout.
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4. Hillcrest Estate
The Hillcrest Estate is a historic property in Waco, Texas, that was renovated and redesigned by Joanna Gaines. The estate features stunning interiors with a blend of classic and modern elements, creating an elegant and timeless ambiance.
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❝A home should tell your story, who you are, what you love. And if it doesn't, change it until it does❞ - Joanna Gaines
That is the story behind Joanna Gaines’s success, the journey she went through till becoming one of the well-known interior designers till now! Who should we discuss next? Consult your dream house with Livvy Luxury Living! Contact us on Whatsapp : +62 878 6894 8000 or visit us at 18 Office Park 25th floor Suite A, Jalan Simatupang Kav 18, South Jakarta.
Content Writer : Arcelia Emmanuella Adiwinata