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Eclectic Home Tour – At Home with Ashley

September 11, 2021  Exceptionally Eclectic | Uncategorized

Somewhere over the rainbow, a 1905 cottage got a whimsical makeover. Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of At Home with Ashley is a treat for the eyes and proves that the power of paint really can transform almost any surface (even a vintage stove and bathtub)! Let’s do something fun today and see how many rainbows you can spot!

Interior designer Ashely says, “Decorating my house with bright colors and whimsical details was honestly a big part of me finding out who I am. It’s my art and how I express myself!”

Love the rainbow stairs in this whimsical cottage home tour of At Home with Ashley kellyelko.com

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Pink shutters and front door give you a hint at what’s inside of this charming 1905 house in Logan, Utah named “Fairview Cottage.”

Tour this charming 1905 cottage straight out of a fairytale with pink shutters and door kellyelko.com

An old headboard turned bench gets in on the rainbow paint treatment.

Love this DIY bed turned bench painted in rainbow stripes kellyelko.com

Ashley says she’s, “super interested in how good design intersects with a happy life at home.”

The kitchen, with mismatched chairs, whimsical wallpaper and a colorful rug, is a prime example of design and happiness meeting!

Colorful kitchen with whimsical chinoiserie wallpaper in blue and pink kellyelko.com

Ashely says, “On either side of the fireplace, we built in interior windows which was a way to bring light into a sometimes dark kitchen. It also adds character and interest. These windows were found at a salvage shop from an old storm door I bought for $100 and l love that we gave them new life in here!”

Love this cozy kitchen with banquette seating and pink refrigerator kellyelko.com

A built-in plate rack displays wedding china.

Love the built in plate rack in this colorful kitchen kellyelko.com

A little shelf was added between the tile and cabinets with this custom designed rainbow striped wallpaper from Spoonflower to match the stairs!

Cottage kitchen with pink stove and brass accents kellyelko.com

The oven that came with the house when we bought it works great, but was ugly. Instead of buying a new one, I wrapped the door in car vinyl. Then I spray painted the top that used to be black. I know a brand new stove would be prettier, but sometimes it’s ok to make do with what you have. I’m proud of how this came together!, Ashley explains.

Love this vintage pink stove - done with car vinyl! kellyelko.com

Before Ashley renovated her kitchen and added this pink Samsung refrigerator, she painted her old fridge with … wait for it … rainbow stripes!

Gorgeous pink Samsung refrigerator in this colorful cottage kitchen kellyelko.com

Rainbow color books kellyelko.com

“One of my favorite ways to really make a room is to add something interesting on the ceiling. In my master bedroom and the playroom, that detail is shiplap and crown molding,” says Ashley.

Beautiful white bedroom with colorful accessories and thrifted finds kellyelko.com

The built-in shelves in the main bedroom are “collected and interesting,” according to Ashley. “There’s a little Florida orange my son and I thrifted when we were just dreaming of buying our FL home and a blue mini house my sister Kate found for me and it reminds me of her, and there’s a rose from my favorite rose bush next to shoes I’ve started collecting.”

Eclectic, thrifted finds fill this colorful bookcase kellyelkoi.com

Wallpaper on the lower part of the bedroom walls only keeps it from overwhelming the space.

Colorful wallpaper adds fun pattern to a white bedroom kellyelko.com

The perfect collection for a self-proclaimed shoe lover is displayed on the bedroom wall!

Love this collection of vintage shoe figurines hung on the wall kellyelko.com

The antique clawfoot tub adds personality to a white bathroom and a matching gallery wall of rainbow prints continues the theme.

How to paint an antique clawfoot tub - with rainbow stripes! kellyelko.com

Tile creates the rainbow in this unique bathroom with a framed quote from Kermit the Frog’s Rainbow Connection, one of Ashley’s favorite songs (as you’ve probably already guessed)!

Love the way she laid the tile in a colorful rainbow pattern in this fun bathroom kellyelko.com

The focal point of the playroom is this fun tiger wallpaper.

Whimsical tiger wallpaper on a statement wall kellyelko.com

Notice how Ashley uses classic white subway tile in the laundry room and kitchen then goes wild with wallpaper that is easy to change when the mood strikes.

Love the wallpaper in this laundry room with subway tile and a rainbow stripe floor kellyelko.com

The 100 year old shed got a glam squad makeover.

How adorable is this she shed and rainbow painted fence! kellyelko.com

Now it’s an adorable pink she shed.

Love the interior of this charming pink she shed kellyelko.com

“I’ve been a collector since I was a kid. Then it was stickers or quarters from every state. Having a bunch of stuff that I slowly find that all relates- it just does it for me. And now that I’m really into thrifting, one of the joys is seeing if I can find something to add to my collection of state plates! It’s thrilling!”, says Ashley.

A thrifted vintage state plate wall collection hung on an outdoor wall creates a fun backdrop kellyelko.com

Ashley dyed drop cloths to create some much needed shade for the pergola which is “exactly where you need to be,” according to the feel good sign painted onto the fence.

How to make a fabric pergola cover - love the rainbow colors! kellyelko.com

Even the stock tank pool got a paint makeover.

How to paint a stock tank pool to make it one of a kind! kellyelko.com

Avid reader Ashley built this free little library to share with the neighborhood. Get her free little library plans here.

Free little library plans kellyelko.com

In the words of Kermit, someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreams and me.

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  1. Pat Schwab

    September 11, 2021 at 7:14 am

    Hi Kelly, This house is so much fun. Amazing what a little paint can transform. Pat S

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 11, 2021 at 7:51 am

      It’s such a different tour Pat! Glad you love this cute cottage!

      Reply
  2. Marlene Stephenson

    September 11, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    I had so much fun going through this home, it’s truly a fun space and I can’t imagine a sad person living here. Thanks Kelly and have a great weekend.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 12, 2021 at 9:05 am

      It’s impossible to be sad in this house Marlene!

      Reply
  3. Kelly Probst

    September 11, 2021 at 8:22 pm

    Wow! This house takes cheerful to a new level! I like how clever she was in upscaling her stove.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 12, 2021 at 9:05 am

      Love that she salvaged that old stove instead of going with a new one!

      Reply
  4. Elma

    September 11, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Wow I really love it all!! My favorite color is pink!! Her she shed is amazing!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 12, 2021 at 9:05 am

      I need a pink she shed in my life! Everyone does Elma!

      Reply
  5. Jamala K Wallace

    September 11, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    What a precious home tour! My favorite was the kitchen… absolutely wonderful.. the pink really had me ooooing…i loved it!! Thanks for sharing Ashley’s beautiful home

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 12, 2021 at 9:06 am

      Her kitchen is incredible Jamala! That wallpaper is so fun!

      Reply
  6. Lisa K.

    September 12, 2021 at 7:02 am

    I just smiled through out this whole tour! Wow! I love how all the rainbows are muted, so unique. Love all the mixed chairs and the plate collection. This was awesome! 🌈

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 12, 2021 at 9:07 am

      I think I need an outdoor plate wall now Lisa!

      Reply
  7. Karen Berg

    September 12, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    My daughter spent 5 years in Logan, Utah! I can’t believe I never found this cute house. Love the soft shades of color and all the whimsical details. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 13, 2021 at 9:47 am

      I think she’s only been living in this house for around 4 years Karen!!

      Reply
  8. Amy Hepp

    September 15, 2021 at 9:51 am

    This is one of my favorite home tours you have done! i agree with the other comment, how can you be sad in this house! its magical!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      September 15, 2021 at 10:26 am

      So true Amy! It’s such a happy home and I’m thrilled you love this house tour!

      Reply
  9. Kimberly Blue

    October 10, 2021 at 8:57 am

    Wow!!!!!!!! I would LOVE to visit this house. So many nooks and crannies of eclectic delight!!! Love the colors, happy house!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 10, 2021 at 9:35 am

      So glad you enjoyed this tour Kimberly!

      Reply

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