I just knew this was it and made an offer right on the spot.

The timing wasnt ideal.

Renovating in the middle of the COVID-19 shutdown meant industry-wide delays, so she didnt waste a second.

keeping room jena salmon blue and green

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She called painters, landscape architects, and the pool company to come over on closing day.

I am not a neutral-palette girl for my home.

Color makes me happy!

White brick exterior of Jena Salmon’s ranch style house in Dallas, Texas

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Heres how she feathered her nest with much-lovedantiquesand natures favorite shades.

In the name of keeping things cozy, she opted to divide it into two distinct areas.

So many homes now have these large rooms, and they tend to become very cold, she says.

Jena Salmon living room with fireplace

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When I am designing, no matter where it is, I want it to be inviting and warm.

They seem to be the place everyone gravitates to.

The cabinets were washed inFarrow & Balls Calke Green (No.

Jena Salmon Dallas kitchen with skirted sink wallpaper and green cabinets

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34), and she selected a ditzy floral print (Jouy by Thibaut) to cover the walls.

It opened the kitchen up.

Dont ever be afraid of painting wood, she says.

Keeping room in Jena Salmon’s Dallas home with blue and white wallpaper and skirted octagonal table

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It breathes life into a space.

But remember to look at it in every light and at every time of day.

  1. and wrapped the walls in an Oscar de la Renta fabric.

Jena Salmon’s Dallas sitting room and sunroom with blue and white furniture

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They really are great for kids roomsand for guests.

I could not find anyplace else to use it, and it is so beautiful, she explains.

I wanted to see it every day when I got up and when I went to sleep.

Dining room with antiques and blue white wallpaper and blue ceiling

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Jena Salmon dallas study with fireplace and vaulted ceiling

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Blue cabinets and brown and white floral wallpaper in wet bar

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Twin bedroom with brown and white checked wallpaper

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Jena Salmon primary bedroom with screen headboard and blue and white and green bedding

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