Hi, I’m Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof!
I’m thrilled to be here at DebbieDoo’s today to show you my home. A big thanks to Debbie for having me!
When Debbie asked what style my home was, I couldn’t for the life of me come up with anything!
My home has vintage, modern, and country elements. So, I’m calling it the Vintage Modern Country Rancher.
Welcome to my home!
Two years ago, Grunt Labor and I purchased a 1960s brick rancher. Was it our dream home? Negative. Was it in our dream neighborhood? Abso-freakin-lutley. And as they say, location is everything! We had lived in a brand-spankin-new home, but we just weren’t the strict neighborhood association type and it just didn’t feel like home. Plus, it was on the other side of town, away from both our jobs. So, when we found this house at our price-point (did I mention it was a foreclosure?) in a neighborhood we loved, we jumped on it. Of course, there was another offer on it as soon as we put ours in, but we got it!
When my mother-in-law saw it, she cried. And not tears of joy, people. Bless her, she was so worried we were leaving our brand new house for a piece of crap. And she had a completely valid point. When we bought the house, the electricity and water was cut off, we really had no clue what all would have to be done. Not to mention all the updates we wanted to do. However, the water and electricity worked (besides some outlet updates), and there weren’t too many other surprises. So, enough of an intro, here’s the good stuff!
Entryway:
The entry table recently got a coat of white paint and gold detailing. Its always fun to see people’s reaction to the Stag head. Most always ask if I killed it.
Kitchen:
The kitchen got a makeover including new tile, counter-tops and a custom built island thanks to Grunt Labor. We kept the original cabinets, but gave them a coat of paint and new hardware.
Our kitchen, living room, and dining room is one big open space. It used to be three separate rooms, but was just too confining, so a few walls had to go.
Dining Room:
The table and chairs were my great aunt’s, which I revived with paint and love. The corner corner liquor cabinet was once my great grandmother’s china cabinet. I know, she is giving me an earful in Heaven right now.
Living Room:
If you have followed me for a while, you may have noticed that I have hardly every shown you any photos of my living room, with the exception of my gallery wall and grain sack striped bookcase. That’s because this room, ok, every room actually, but really this room, is a work in progress. I’m not a fan of my couch at all, but I do love my two new modern wingback chairs from IKEA.
The buffet turned media center came with the dining room table from my great aunt. It too got a coat of paint.
The white chairs were Craigslist finds that got a makeover, as well as the coffee table.
Master Bedroom:
After being in our home for nearly two years, the master bedroom was finally completed in March.
Monograms and I have an unending love. If you ask this southern girl, monograms are a classic.
The two pieces of furniture you will never find me painting is my dresser and chest of drawers in our master bedroom. They were my great uncle’s and have a beautiful finish that has held up beautifully for the last 50 years. Hopefully, they have 50 more. I did touch up the hardware with some Rub ‘N Buff though.
I carved out a reading nook in the corner of our bedroom with a chair from Costco and DIY corbel shelving.
I made the wall art in the bedroom with PicMonkey and frugal graphics from Etsy.
My Bathroom:
Grunt Labor and I have separate bathrooms. Its the key to a happy marriage. I promise.
My bathroom got new marble tile, a new vanity and this built-in bathroom shelving:
The Nursery:
Baby girl’s nursery has a vintage feel. I combined thrift store finds and items from my childhood as well as Grunt Labor’s to use in her room.
Screened-In Porch:
The screened-in porch got an overhaul this spring and it is my new happy place.
Love the tour! Love the name of the blog too! Who doesn’t like rain on a tin roof!! I really love the deer in the entry 🙂
Debbie
Thanks so much, Debbie! I love rain on a tin roof as well! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Great home tour. It feels like home. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Lynn! It is very home-y! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Thanks ladies. Debbie thanks for the feature and Jenna for allowing us to wander through your very pretty home.
Hugs, Gee
You are so very welcome, Gee! Thanks for wandering! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
This was a great home tour. I love the name of her blog too. Love her kitchen and her little girls room. Her little girls room is adorable. Debbie thanks for sharing Jenna’s home with us.
Kris
Thank you so much for your sweet compliments, Kris! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
What a lovely home! Thank you for sharing!
Alison
Thank you so much, Alison! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
wow that was a fun tour.. I love your decor and that its appealing to the eye yet very unique in style..
enjoy every moment in your home~!
thanks Deb for showing it to us and giving me a new blog to follow.
Sonny
Thanks so much, Sonny! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Debbie I loved the tour. What a beautiful and colorful home. But oh her kitchen was to die for.
Thanks, Elaine! To hear my kitchen is to die for puts me on cloud 9! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Wow, what a gorgeous home! That kitchen is amaaaaazing!!! I’d be baking and cooking all day in there!
Thanks, Victoria! I wish I had time to cook and bake all day! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
I was SO excited to see Jenna’s gorgeous home featured today!! She has a wonderful blog and home 🙂
xo, Tanya
Aww, you are too sweet, Tanya! Thank you so much! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Love that you have incorporated family pieces into your home. Lovely!
What a cute home. Yes, it must feel like home. Glad you were able to make it yours.
Oh, what a fun tour! Thanks Debbie for sharing Jenna’s home! She is such a doll and her home is as charming as she is! Have a wonderful weekend ladies!~~Angela
What a great home, love the kitchen and that headboard is perfect!! It is so warm and inviting in this house and they did a great job renovating. Having so many family pieces is an added bonus and brings such history into the mix. Have a great weekend!!
Cynthia
It’s so easy to tell your personality after taking this tour. I love that. So often, you can’t really tell, but this house is quaint and unique and so well put together in your style all the way through. I think my two favorite rooms are the awesome kitchen and the bedroom with the beautiful furniture, but there were small things that I liked so much scattered throughout the whole thing.
Fantastic tour, Debbie. LOVE Jenna’s home, especially the entry and kitchen! 😀 I think all kitchens should have fun open shelving!
I agree with Jenna’s philosophy. We also bought a neighborhood, not a house.
Thanks for sharing your home with us, Jenna!
xo,
Ricki Jill
Great tour, thanks for sharing Debbie!
Nice kitchen!
What a beautiful home, thanks so much for the tour!! I love your kitchen….and the deer head, lol!
Your home has such a unique style… I really dig it.