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Feature Friday: The Endearing Home

June 11, 2021 By Rhoda 40 Comments

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You all loved this Feature Friday from 2014, so I’m sharing again. Please enjoy this tour of a pretty home in NC. It looks like Lauren is no longer blogging as of 2016, but her blog is still active so stop over and visit.

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I’m back today with another great Feature Friday, introducing you to Lauren, who blogs at The Endearing Home.  Lauren lives in NC and is a wife and mom to two twin teenage daughters and she loves to decorate her home.  I love seeing Traditional style done well and Lauren does it very well, creating a soothing and calm oasis for her family.  Her house is an open floor plan in many areas and she has done a beautiful job of maintaining a break in rooms, but it all flows wonderfully together.

foyer2

Beginning in the foyer, Lauren added beadboard and molding to her hallway to create a nice architectural element.  I love that little foyer table and vignette she put together with the lamp.

family room overall

With a small checked drapes, her family room is very cozy and pretty.  I love how the checks add a lot of interest to the room.

family room

Her traditional style shines in accessories and the way she layers everything.

fireplace artwork

Beautiful fireplace mantel and artwork above.

fireplace

And I love the natural fiber rug on the floor.

looking to breakfast room

Looking towards the breakfast area and kitchen.

kitchen breakfast area

These 2 rooms are all open to each other, but Lauren has made it all flow.

kitchen

Long peninsula separates the spaces.

kitchen to family room 2

She has a pretty white kitchen and darker countertops and this is a very warm kitchen.

kitchen island

Kitchen island and breakfast area with nice large bay windows.

dining room3

Next is the dining room with a French Country feel.

dining room hutch

Pretty creamy white French country hutch.

dining room2

Such a pretty space.

dining room

Open floor plan flows back to the living room.

living room 3

And this is another cozy space.  Love how she arranged the furniture in here for this room with a lot of windows.  Notice how she has a piano, but it’s not so noticeable with the large framed art above and reads almost as another fireplace.

living room coffee table

Lots of books on the coffee table and a cozy corner for reading.

living room windows

Layered rugs make for a warm room.

living room corner

Love the tobacco basket on the wall.

living room

An overall look at the living room.  Those big windows are so nice.

guest room2

A guest room in blues and whites is very soothing.

guest room

Lovely linens.

That’s all of Lauren’s home tour for now, but I’m sure she will be adding more as she goes along with her decorating.  What a beautiful home, isn’t it?  I knew you would enjoy seeing Lauren’s The Endearing Home and you can see her entire home tour on that link.  Hope you’ll stop by and say hello!

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  1. Jane says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I am so in love with Lauren’s home. I never knew how much I loved and missed traditional decor, and she puts her own magic touch on it. She really has a dream home; beautiful furnishings and all those wonderful windows! I love following along as she makes her changes, they are always inspiring!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. Laura Trevey says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:11 am

    This home is beautifully decorated. I love how each room flows into the next. So inviting and cheeful!

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  3. [email protected] Designs says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I am fortunate to know and live near sweet Lauren!…she is just as amazing as her home! Great feature Rhoda!

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  4. Shirley says

    March 15, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Beautiful home, thank you for sharing.

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  5. Jean from Georgia says

    March 15, 2014 at 9:31 am

    Oh my goodness! How will I ever find my style? This home has such attention to detail and color flows beautifully thru the living areas. Layer upon layer of awesome décor.

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  6. Lynne says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I love her style! This home is beautiful with many finishing touches. I love that it is classically styled and the furniture is not something that would get outdated soon. She has wonderful taste. Tks for sharing her home with us!

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  7. Terry says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I love this home! The lamp shades are very unique, and perfect for their rooms! Love the message board in the breakfast room to show that a busy family lives there.

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  8. Kelly - Talk of the House says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Lauren’s home is one that I could just move right on into and feel right at home. Those black check drapes are calling my name! Thank you for your generosity in featuring other bloggers.

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  9. Mimi -247 Mulberry Lane says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    This is one of my favorite homes you have featured! (My other favorite is Kelly’s at Talk of the House.) I love everything about Lauren’s home! I love the buffalo check curtains, the wall colors, the furniture–EVERYTHING! When I went to her blog, I fell even more in love–if that’s possible– because she gives a detailed list of where she bought everything and the paint she used. I am on my way to the paint store right now! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Kathy says

    March 17, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Loved it thanks !!! I have those same check curtains in my breakfast nook, loved seeing them in this home !

    Kathy

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  11. Kim @ Cozinest.net says

    March 18, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Well, this house makes me want to burn mine down and start completely over. So very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Nathan Carlson says

    November 19, 2016 at 12:46 am

    Where can I buy the dining room hutch, table, and chairs that are featured in this article?

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    • Rhoda says

      November 19, 2016 at 9:26 am

      HI, Nathan, you’ll need to go over to the Endearing Home blog and talk to her there.

  13. Carol Garris says

    June 4, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Where did you get the hutch from? It is stunning!!

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    • Rhoda says

      June 4, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      HI, Carol, you’ll need to go to the Endearing Home blog and ask her there, she won’t see this.

    • Jonnie Vargas says

      February 11, 2023 at 8:26 pm

      I have the same one. I found it in a thrift shop in Davie, Fl. I would love to know more about it.

  14. brenda says

    June 11, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    interesting that her signup option does not work.

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    • Terry says

      June 11, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      Brenda, Rhoda mentioned in the preface to the home tour that it appears she is no longer blogging but the site is still there.

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