Whether you're reveling in the rustic beams of an old farmhouse or adding new ones to inject character into a modern space, picking the right shade for painting or staining wood beams on a ceiling can elevate your interior from merely pleasant to downright captivating.| Plank and Pillow
A kitchen remodel is one of the most valuable investments you can make in your home. But with so many options, where should you spend your money to get the biggest return? Strategic upgrades, not just a full gut renovation will deliver the most impact. In our experience, details like custom wood panels can completely change a kitchen’s look and even add resale value. We learned firsthand during a remodel we flipped that smart upgrades truly pay for themselves. The post Where to Spend Your M...| Plank and Pillow
Explore our custom home interior design ideas featuring white oak floors, arches, shiplap, hidden storage, wood beams and a stone fireplace.| Plank and Pillow
From previous experience with building and remodeling, we quickly found out how spending a little more money on windows was well worth it. There are so many places that you can overspend on a build or remodel, but going for a higher end window is one place you will never regret.| Plank and Pillow
I can't believe we are already to the point of picking out windows. We have done a lot of planning and know exactly what type of windows we want for the new home, but it took a little work to get here. Our main decision regarding windows was choosing between casement and double hung.| Plank and Pillow
When we were building our house, we ran into a small issue. Our hardwood flooring was white oak, but we had a lot of other wood elements like beams and built-ins that would have to be built using red oak boards. We had to use red oak due to the limited availability of white oak.| Plank and Pillow
In this tutorial, learn how to build DIY functional wood shutters to add curb appeal to the exterior of your home.| Plank and Pillow
SHOP Exclusive Art Prints Shop our collection of beautiful art prints. Choose from archival matte paper or canvas. SHOP PRINTS...| Plank and Pillow
Designing the perfect living room can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re starting from scratch or giving your space a refresh, this living room design checklist will walk you through every essential decision. From choosing the right flooring and color palette to creating a strong focal point, we’re covering it all to help you create a space that’s both functional and beautifully styled. The post Our Living Room Design Checklist appeared first on Plank and Pil...| Plank and Pillow
When it comes to building a custom home, the fourth time around gives you the chance to reflect on what truly worked, and what didn’t. After living in our last custom build and loving so many aspects of it, there are a few custom home features we knew we wouldn’t change. In fact, we’re recommitting on these favorites because they delivered both form and function in a way that really elevated our daily life. The post Five Custom Home Features We are Keeping From Our Last Build appeared f...| Plank and Pillow
Five affordable curb appeal upgrades that helped us make a great first impression and get our home ready to sell.| Plank and Pillow
Trying to figure out how much a finished basement will cost can be tricky. Let's look at the different factors that can affect the cost.| Plank and Pillow
We designed this custom floor plan to reflect the way we truly live, combining open spaces, natural light, and intentional rooms.| Plank and Pillow
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From dream to reality, we’ve officially been selected as the 2026 Project Home for Cottages & Bungalows magazine!| Plank and Pillow
Hello and welcome to Plank & Pillow! We are Henry and Brooke Jones, the creators and dreamers behind this site...| Plank and Pillow
We’ve designed many spaces, but bringing our son’s circuit training gym to life was our most personal project yet.| Plank and Pillow
Explore the pros and cons of a single-story house plan through the design of our Orchard Lane cottage with classic cottage charm.| Plank and Pillow
We set out to design a custom home exterior that feels timeless, perfectly settled into its surroundings, as if it’s always been there.| Plank and Pillow
If you’re building a new home or planning to upgrade your home, understanding how much new windows cost is an important step.| Plank and Pillow
Shop our curated collection of vintage, abstract, and botanical art prints.| Plank and Pillow
Small cottage living provides the ideal solution, whether you’re looking to downsize, live more sustainably, or create a peaceful retreat.| Plank and Pillow
A modern cottage house beautifully blends the timeless charm of traditional cottages with contemporary design elements.| Plank and Pillow
We finished part of our basement a couple of years ago, and turned part of it into a work out room. We've used it a lot and it's been great to have, but Brooke and I have always felt like it needed a little something from a design standpoint. Four plain white walls were becoming a little boring. So we decided to add an accent wall.| Plank and Pillow