Throughout the project, Erica dove into every detail, sending inspiration photos, narrowing choices, and leaning on Janna and Megan’s creative instincts. “The design process ended up being one of my favorite parts,” she says. “They made it so easy. I never felt overwhelmed.”

Travis, the family’s resident chef, was more than happy to support from the sidelines. “He let us do our thing,” Erica laughs. “We’d ask for his input just to loop him in, but he’d smile and say, ‘Looks great.’”

That said, the kitchen setup was his one priority. “Travis makes the best beef and broccoli,” Erica adds. “Even our kids’ friends request it when they come over. We’re lucky he loves cooking for us.”

The final result is a home filled with considered contrasts—refined yet approachable, classic yet current without chasing trends. A warm blend of modern silhouettes and soulful storytelling, where no room feels too precious and every corner holds a little piece of the family’s life.

“I wanted it to look designed, but still be welcoming and lived-in,” Erica says. “Most of all, I never wanted my 12-year-old son or 11-year-old daughter to feel like they couldn’t relax anywhere in the house.”

Janna agrees. “It’s absolutely a family home—but one that doesn’t play it safe. It’s a little offbeat, a lot of heart, and perfectly them.”

What began with shared history now helps define a vibrant family home layered with intention, style, and the kind of ease only great design, great friends, and authentic chemistry can create.