Jessica HayesJessica Hayes

Jessica Hayes fell in love with home decor the first time she painted a rental apartment's beige walls a moody charcoal — and actually got her deposit back. That was 2014, and she's been experimenting ever since. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Jessica has styled more than a dozen of her own homes and rentals over the past decade, from a 480-square-foot studio in Brooklyn to her current 1920s bungalow with original heart-pine floors. She's especially passionate about budget-friendly makeovers, north-facing rooms (her living room is one), and the kind of small styling tweaks that make a space feel finished without a full renovation. Her guides focus on what actually works in real homes: mixing patterns without it looking chaotic, making dark rooms feel brighter, and layering vintage finds with modern pieces. If a tip ends up on HomeGlowHacks, she's tested it in her own house first. Follow Jessica on Pinterest for daily home decor inspiration and room makeover ideas.

Japandi Kitchen Design: Blend Japanese Simplicity with Scandinavian Warmth

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A serene Japandi kitchen with light oak wood cabinets, warm white walls, minimal countertop items, one handmade ceramic bowl on marble counter, single branch in ceramic vase, natural linen towel dr...

There’s a reason Japandi has moved from niche design blogs to mainstream Pinterest boards. It combines the best of two design philosophies: Japanese minimalism’s intentional simplicity and Scandinavian hygge’s warm coziness. The result is a kitchen that feels calm, warm, and effortlessly stylish. I converted my cluttered kitchen to Japandi principles last year, and the … Read more