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owner & founder

Erica Yeary

My eye for design began while living in Waco back in 1996.

I began experimenting with milk paint to paint a wood bedroom set black. I loved how it turned out then began using chalk paint to transform a piece of furniture that was most likely headed for the dumpster! Friends began asking me to paint pieces of their furniture and my business began to grow.

I was always one of those people who would get bored with how my house looked, so I would rearrange furniture, swap out accent pillows or lamps because I saw it as an easy and inexpensive fix to get a new look. I would also spend hours flipping through furniture and design magazines just in awe of how someone could create such lovely spaces. Through the years, friends and family would complement my home and how it looked.

I remember finding joy in design and I liked seeing the vision I would create in my head come to life. My mom always kept our home beautiful, neat, and clean and she must have passed that on to me.

In 2014, I was asked by Joanna Gaines to help with special projects for the HGTV show, Fixer Upper. I had worked with Joanna on a few prior projects, and this seemed to be a great fit for me as I was already working full time in Hospice and a single mom. I always loved to shop in her store Magnolia when it was located off Bosque Blvd. For the next 4 years, I collaborated with her and the design team on small projects for the show. It was also during that time, I began having clients hire me for design work, help pick paint colors, furniture selection, and redo rooms in their house. Further growth took place when Magnolia Home asked me to help launch their chalk paint line. This involved finding over 30 pieces of furniture to paint for their content while working with BEHR/ KILZ art design team to chalk paint them.

I was asked to be a part of the video and photo tutorials on how to apply chalk paint and waxes. In addition, I was then asked by BEHR and KILZ to help launch their chalk paint lines essentially doing the same process- find unique furniture pieces, work with design team, paint pieces, then assist with photo shoot. They used the pieces I found and painted in all their brochures. This experience alone helped to launch where I am today.

In 2017, after living in Waco for 25 years, our family moved to Houston, Texas. This is when my design business took off!! Within in months of our move, I found myself working on multiple design projects. As I would complete a project, the next one would begin.

Word of mouth began to spread my business. I began to wean from chalk painting and focus more on interior decorating and design elements. With lots of prompting from friends, family, and clients, I finally decided to launch a website and social media page. If you know me, this is a BIG step, but I do feel like it is a great way to show prospective clients work I have done.

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testimonials

Erica was so much fun to work with on the design of our home! She had great design ideas and vision for our space. She helped us design our kitchen, living room, 3 bathrooms and laundry room. She was easy to work with and was always available for guidance on our design ideas. She was excellent at listening to our ideas and must-haves while also offering her specialized design input with things we didn’t even consider, such as herringbone brick floor in the laundry room. Our home was beautifully transformed from a modern European style to a modern farmhouse style. We loved her ideas, and the finished result is a beautiful home for our family to enjoy for years to come.

My 12 year old daughter wanted to redo her room for her 13th birthday last year. She had pinned items to Pinterest that she liked. I’ve known Erica for many years and had seen several of her beautiful room makeovers. I thought with her help we could make Landry’s vision come to life! She made the whole experience so fun and easy. We did this 100% virtual and she included Landry every step of the way. Once everything was chosen she and Heather came over and staged the entire room all while Landry was at school. The reaction from Landry when it was revealed was all I needed to see! The entire process from start to finish was seamless, fun and we will absolutely use The Admired Home again for future room updates in our home.

Laurie

I wanted to redo a few rooms in our home for some time but wanted to work with the right designer. I followed Erica on social media, loved her eye for design and knew she was the person to transform our home into a space we could be proud of, entertain in and enjoy. She knows how to create peaceful spaces on any budget. Eventually each room of our home will have the Erica touch!

Robin

I have worked with Erica on several projects, ranging from a room update to a more complicated design and remodel project involving some previously dead space in my home. I have been impressed each time by Erica's creativity, her resourcefulness, and by the value she adds to every project. Erica consistently uses her considerable design skills to produce a final result that is better than what I originally imagined yet still feels like my own, unique space. She also has many contacts in the community that she uses to acquire materials or other design elements that are high quality but less expensive than those sold at retail. Finally, she is kind, funny and generally easy to work with. I can't wait for our next project!

Linda R.

I loved working with Erica at The Admired Home! She is an absolute joy to be around and she has an amazing eye for color, fabric, room design, paint, decor and so much more! I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to have fun while transforming their homes! She was able to take from me what I was wanting and add to and create a vision for the space. And then she did her magic…totally transforming our space! It’s unreal how she designs a room!!! Love, love, love working with her!!!

Gina K.

Our family has chosen Erica Yeary to help design and recreate two rooms in our home. We couldn’t be more pleased! Right from the start, Erica went over and beyond to exceed our expectations. She is friendly, helpful and has great attention to detail. Erica really took the time to get to know our personal taste and style by asking the right questions. She is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and gave us a number of comprehensive options to choose from by suggesting fabric samples, paint colors, lighting, suggested furniture and placement, and help with overall room layout. All this accomplished while keeping it within budget!! We couldn’t be more pleased with our two new updated rooms = “sanctuaries “. 🤗 I’d highly recommend Erica and will definitely use her again. Plus, she is such a joy to work with! LOVE her! ❤️❤️

Heather G.

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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to brighten up a space on a budget but don’t know where to begin. Maybe you have all the big stuff but just need help putting it together. Maybe you just need to turn a boring room into something that feels like home. At The Admired Home, we work along with our clients to create a beautiful, functional, and livable space.  We decorate and help design spaces to fit your style that are warm, comfortable, and inviting!

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