Neutral home decor doesn’t have to be boring and Shannon of AKA Design is a shining example that neutrals can be quite exciting in the home. She artfully mixtures textures and shades to create a beautifully classic, functional, and charming home. From time to time, she adds a punch of color for fun. I love her cottage style home and her DIY projects are so inspiring. Ready to take a look?
In the living room, Shannon has combined soft couches and pillows with an industrial style coffee table and shelves. Did you notice the numbered crates on the shelves? What a clever way to hide items in a stylish way.
When it comes to Shannon’s cottage style dining room … I have serious dining room envy! She paired metal chairs with a rustic table, and then had the genius idea to hang a sparkly chandelier overhead. Her style is truly creative.
The white kitchen is equally as charming.
The warm wood floor grounds this room that’s filled with sunlight.
I love what Shannon did with her breakfast bar, from the stools to the bead board on the cabinets to the “EAT” sign. And of course, Shannon added a touch of surprise with a chandelier. She has a great eye for design.
Fun pillows add pops of color to Shannon’s family room.
A painted chest serves as a coffee table for the comfy sectional.
Gorgeous wood planks serve as a DIY head board in Shannon’s master bedroom. I don’t know if I ever told Shannon, but my daughter used her bedroom as inspiration in making her own wood headboard. She even added a burlap banner similar to Shannon’s.
Did you notice how the wall paper mimics the pattern of the bedspread?
The boy’s room is peaceful in blues (boys need a calming factor in their bedrooms).
In the girls room, a fun shade of pink colors the bunk beds.
The wood floors add a bit of drama in the room and make the whites pop.
Shannon has been a busy girl in her home. The bathroom is yet another room that’s received a makeover. I love how Shannon placed the cabinet hardware in the middle of the doors.
To see more of Shannon’s creativity and handiwork, visit her at AKA Design!!
Be sure to visit other homes in my Charming Home Series!
Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. 
I LOVE Shannon’s home and it is even prettier in person! Such a warm and welcome space with loads of great style. x
Love Shannon’s style! Our house tour series’ seem to be tag teaming lately! Happy Sunday Jennifer xo
Love Shannon’s home and her style. Love that she loves the neutrals too. Great choice Jennifer. Have a great Sunday.
Stay warm this week as we get hit with more bitter cold. Ohhhhh hoping for March to come in and thaw out!!!
Kris
Thanks for a great tour! I love everything. I’m going to hop over now to have a peek at Shannon’s blog!
Jane x
What a beautiful home. I love the walls in the master and that dining room is just gorgeous!