Replicate Joanna Gaines' Stunning Kitchen In Your Home Without Spending A Fortune

The basic ingredients for a Joanna Gaines kitchen have always started with neutral tones — soft whites, creams, or light grays — for the walls, doors, cabinets, and furniture. But when she broke away from her traditional aesthetic by opting for richer, bolder colors inside her own kitchen, we couldn't help but pay attention. If your kitchen lacks in those areas and you're looking for an update, we have some ideas for how you can replicate the "Fixer Upper" host's farmhouse kitchen without breaking the bank.

For Gaines' home, it's all about choosing colors that make you feel good. In her kitchen, rather than opting for her signature white door frames and cabinets, Gaines updated her home to feature colors that take on a darker tone, creating a moodier farmhouse aesthetic that we couldn't help but fall in love with. But those aren't the only design highlights you can replicate, and luckily, there are plenty of ways to decorate your space like Gaines, especially since she offers the Hearth & Hand line at Target, the online Magnolia store, and the in-person Magnolia Market store in Waco, Texas. But if you've ever stopped by any of these stores, you've probably noticed that replicating her kitchen isn't cheap. 

We decided to do some online digging to find more affordable options that would help make our kitchen look similar to the makeover Gaines gave to her own — and without costing an arm and a leg. 

The overall vibe of Joanna Gaines' Texas home is one of the reasons farmhouse decor became so popular over the last decade. When the Gaineses first moved into the farmhouse, they used a white distressed table in the kitchen, which had been in their family for ages. Over the last couple of years, we were surprised to notice that Gaines had replaced that piece of furniture with a heavy, oak-colored table and paired it with the Jackson faux leather dining chairs from Magnolia. The final result looks amazing, of course, and another break from her usual style. If you want to replicate her newer look, then check out the distressed Tiernagh solid wood dining table and faux leather dining room chairs from Wayfair. Both are more affordable alternatives and can help you craft your farmhouse kitchen into an industrial-meets-traditional look. 

Gaines is always incorporating statement pieces into her interior designs because they can help a room feel more inviting, especially when they're dipped in eye-catching details. Although the Magnolia brutalist-style De Puydt wood chairs are sold out and similar styles can cost as much as $2,000, AllModern's Jahmal solid wood slat back side chair offers a similar aesthetic. Plus, you can buy singles rather than as a set.

Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to bring a fresh vibe to a space. And that's what Joanna Gaines did when she changed the white cabinets that blended into her signature shiplap walls and white tiles. The "Fixer Upper" host opted to paint the cabinets a darker gray palette with bluish-green undertones, which was further highlighted by the addition of the brass hardware. Gaines also painted the white French door frames in a rich black hue to tie the whole look together. 

For the vintage-y accessories throughout her kitchen, Gaines doesn't always pull from her own line of decor. But the noticeable addition of the Lulu brass petal gooseneck lamp, antique-inspired Elsie wall mirror, and In Full Bloom artwork suggest she went on a shopping spree at the Magnolia store. But we discovered a few inexpensive look-alikes. The Kate and Laurel Arendahl traditional arch wall mirror costs half the price of the Elsie mirror and features a similar rustic appearance. The ARPEOTCY Vintage Framed Floral Painting is a much better bargain and is roughly the same size as the pricier Magnolia artwork. Although the gooseneck lamp is under $200, you can shave off about $100 with a KALALOU table lamp. These small but significant changes had the biggest impact on the kitchen's overall look and feel, breaking away from the traditional farmhouse aesthetic and turning the space into a cozier spot.