The Clever Way HGTV Star Joanna Gaines Disguises Her Kids’ DIY Design Fails

While this drill-hole moment made for a great Instagram hack, it’s definitely not the first time Joanna Gaines has had to adapt her designs to her children. Gaines shares five children with her husband Chip: Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie, and Crew. Back in 2012, the interior designer opened up to Design Mom about how her style has evolved as she’s become a mother.

“Kids added color to my life and to my home!” she told the outlet, adding the importance of not sweating the small stuff. “My philosophy is to embrace where you are and the season you are in. If you have children, create child-proof, inspiring spaces where they will thrive.” Gaines went on to explain that she loves to use white in her designs, mentioning she’d have all-white floors and furniture if she could, but that she’s recognized it’s not the most practical style choice for a child-friendly household.

While she still went for a white sofa and chairs, the interior designer opted for replaceable furniture covers. “I have the white furniture but purchased the white IKEA sofas and chairs with slip-covers,” she added. “The other day, my two-year old took a pen to one of my over-stuffed chairs, and marked all over it. I didn’t freak out because a new slipcover is $35.”