
From trusted agents to guide you, to strategies to make your home stand out—we’re ready to share our resources so you can feel good about your selling journey. Learn more about listing with Magnolia Realty!

From trusted agents to guide you, to strategies to make your home stand out—we’re ready to share our resources so you can feel good about your selling journey. Learn more about listing with Magnolia Realty!

In kitchens, baths, and laundry rooms, countertops handle so much of the work we do at home. We need them to be strong and durable, yet also beautiful. Whether they blend seamlessly into your spaces or add a layer of personality, the right materials set the tone for the room they’re in. When we commit to countertops that look great and work hard, the investment offers returns we can enjoy daily.

Perhaps one of the most versatile building materials, for centuries tile has been used for both its aesthetic value and its utilitarian qualities. These days, tile’s easy-to-clean nature and steady durability mean the hardy material is often chosen for kitchens and bathrooms. But tile’s usefulness can extend far beyond those rooms—bringing beauty with an underlying practicality throughout a home

Choosing the right neutral paint color can often feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. There are hundreds of whites, creams, and grays to choose from; yet the more you hunt, search, and sample, oftentimes they all start to look the same—and you’re left just hoping you make the right call.

When it comes to styling your home, knowing where to begin can be the hardest part. That's why we brought in Hilary Walker, our Creative Director of Photography, Staging and Styling, to walk us through the five fundamentals she uses when designing and styling a room. Hilary also teaches these fundamentals in her workshops so that you can apply these ideas to your own space.

My first kitchen island wasn’t an island at all. It was a wooden cart that I’d wheel into the tiny kitchen of our first home whenever Chip and I had people over. I remember that cart served a few purposes around our home, and on nights when we hosted, I’d clear it of the picture frames and books that normally sat on top and roll it from its place in the living room to the center of the kitchen. It then became the place for prep— keeping all of my ingredients in sight and within reach.