We're in the thick of summer Olympic fever, and as such, we are reflecting on the games of years past as we engage with current competitions. Those who watched the 2008 games in Beijing likely remember Shawn Johnson – an agile gymnast who brought home Gold and Silver medals for Team U.S.
A. thanks to her incredible skills on the balance beam and floor, respectively. Now, Shawn Johnson East takes up residence at her cozy family home in Nashville, which was recently redecorated in collaboration with Wayfair.
The house is warm and inviting, decorated with light neutrals , soft fabrics, and lively details, like children's drawings on the fridge, turning the space into a home. 'We have toddlers who are constantly coloring on everything, so I wanted it to feel like a space you could truly live in and use, and you didn't have to tippy-toe around,' Johnson East states in clip posted by Wayfair. It defintely reads like a masterclass in how to create a sophisticated yet cozy living room .
Johnson East explains in the video that the goal of the redecoration process was to make her home, which she shares with her husband and three young children, to feel more representative of their personalities and styles. One of the primary spaces this is addressed is the kitchen . 'The kitchen is kind of the heart of our home, I feel like we spend every waking second here,' she explains.
Wood cabinetry contrasts white marble countertops and black drawers with gold handles, making for a truly modern .