Kim's home just makes me happy.

There's nothing complicated about it. It doesn't try to be a photo from a magazine (though, Kim hits that mark on more than one occasion.) It doesn't need constant primping and pruning. It's not high maintenance.

It just makes me feel happy.

That's the first sign that this Frisco, Texas home for this family of three + pets is doing its job. Kimberly and her husband Andrew have been partnering up for a total renovation of their home over the past fifteen months. Luckily, they're focused on all the right things:

“My husband and I have found we’re a really great team. This house was a total gut job! We have more projects unfinished than finished, but we’re loving this journey.”

One of the first completed projects was in the living room, where Kim took the plunge and tried out a favorite design trend: dark walls.

“We actually had this can of paint for a long time, because I just couldn’t decide to just go for it. But Andrew called me at work one day and said this is the day, I’m painting the wall! The funny thing is that I had decided to paint an entirely different wall but because of a misunderstanding he painted this wall. And it’s the best design mistake ever! It’s black with just a hint of blue and I love it.”

Another great call by Kim was splurging on this comfy couch in the family room. I've never seen a couch that looks so ready for its family to sink into it as this one. And you know the really awesome thing about this guy? He can handle anything.

“It’s upholstered in a Perennial fabric which is an indoor/outdoor fabric that is practically indestructable. I don’t like anything that’s too precious. We really live in this house and with a toddler and our own little zoo I love that I never have to worry when muddy paws (of the furry or human kind) get on our sofa. It was a splurge but well worth it.”

And now - one of my personal favorite spots in Kim's home is her dining area. First of all, is this not one of the best pillow collection you've ever seen? I think we're all quite aware of how popular indigo and mudcloth are these day, so I just adore the unexpected pop of blush. After all, it is one of 2017's biggest beauty trends! But I'm sure Kim knew that all along...

Of course, a life full of renovations and projects has to be a challenge (even when mistakes turn out to be blessings!), especially with a youngster in the house! But Kim is making the most of it and drawing some awesome influences.

“My husband and I were both born and raised in Texas so I’d say that has influenced our design aesthetic quite a bit. I have traveled a lot too so I love a global mix. My mom has a wonderful eye for design, and I’m certain that’s where I got my creativity and passion for interior design.”

Kim, we are sending your home some serious love. Can you feel it through the interwebs?! Thank you for showing us around your stunning home.
Follow Kim along on Instagram @kimmyintx for more!

Happy Spring, Mutts!

Awwwwwwwww yeah, it's Friday! And we have another reader design to dish out hot! What's a #stylemuttspaces reader design you ask?! It's our chance to celebrate what you love most about your home on our SPACES page and a way to serve up fresh (and even global) inspiration!

So let's hear from today's featured designer: Tamara in Monterey, CA:

"Welcome to house of hippies. We are a fun family of 5... three girls 15, 13, & 6... and 2 dogs. 5 years ago we moved to Monterey from the Bay Area to be closer to my husband's work. Family time means so much to us so moving to the beach was a no brainer."

"I saw a sign once that said "Color me Happy" I wrote that down and kept it on my fridge. 2 years later I'm using my color to make me happy. When first moving in I was all about the beige walls and accent colors until I realized the power of white. White walls that is. Color is the key to life, the key to happiness, and the key to design if you use it right. White walls make everything pop! I love that!"

"My gallery wall came from over time. It's my entry way. It's a mix of my family portraits, inspirational quotes, canvas painting, and what I want my girls to read as the walk by each day to head out the door. Positive quotes like 'a smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.'"

I LOVE this idea of subtly instilling such important values in young girls by surrounding them with some positive truth.

"Then there's my things, my treasures I've collected from all over the place. Not that I travel. That sounds fancy. I'm a road tripper and love to venture all around California. Weekend trips with my girlfriends or mama and sisters. Venice beach, Big Sur, and San Francisco are my faves. Sometimes it's a succulent or vase, but I always bring back a little something for the house to showcase where I've been! It's another little thing that makes me happy."

That skull pillow is cracking me up. If I were to be x-rayed right now, I'm sure the doctor would find I too have beach on the brain.

What a great orb light! It reminds my of my DIY plug-in version. And I love that mantle vignette!

"I'm eclectic so I gather from everywhere. My leather chair I found on the sidewalk by a liquor store. You don't know how strong you are until you can't leave it behind. It was like leaving a kid behind, no way. So my inner strong lady came out to help me load her up in the Chevy! I tend to adopt furniture. They don't always get names so don't worry."

I, on the other hand, make no such promises - I name almost everything ;) And is this some curbside secret I've not been privy to?! Do I need to start loitering outside of ABC to score a leather chair like that?

"Other pieces like my bench I'm using as a coffee table and 2 side chairs (at my dining table) were mine growing up, my family ate dinner using them every night... and now my family uses it."

"Then I stepped up my fame from free to Pottery Barn. My sofa and console table are a perfect staple for any design direction I want to change up next. My tan sofa goes with my huge selection of pillow and throws, those suckers are ever changing, like weekly, it's crazy but that's how I like it."

Can you spot how many pillow/ wall art/ decor changes we've already seen in this post?

I am constantly playing that same decor switcheroo game. Now check out her patio:

And the bedrooms:

I can't decide which pop of yellow I love more. And how about that string of feathers as the headboard art?!? Getting some major decor ideas of my own...

"Our house is tiny 1,050 sq.ft. of pure love. I have a few more hallway projects and my master is going grey. It's ever changing happiness here, I guess it's just the little things that make this hippie mama happy!"

Thank you Tamara for sharing your space with us! Follow Tamara (and her buisness counterpart Joan) at @2ladiesandachair or visit their website for more inspiration!