Booyah — these are the show notes for Episode #7 of Young House Love Has a Podcast. In this episode we explore whether there’s a milestone age when a home starts to feel more “grown-up.” We compare recommendations from three well-known design publications about what should (and shouldn’t) be in your home by the time you turn 30. We also share favorite housewarming gift ideas, quick tricks for hanging items on the wall, and a look at which real estate features are most frequently mentioned when selling homes across different states.
You can listen to the episode on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio, or play it in your preferred podcast app. Use this page to find the links, notes, and photos we reference during the show.
Housekeeping
- We joined Preston Pugmire on The Chris Loves Julia Podcast; find our conversation about budgeting projects and deciding what to DIY versus hire out on episode #9 of that show: episode #9.
- For dates and locations of our upcoming August speaking events in Atlanta, New York City, and Greenville, SC, see our Events Page for full details.
What’s New
- We mentioned a custom address stamper made by Three Designing Women. If you’re shopping for a similar item, retailers like Paper Source and Amazon often carry custom stampers and monogram options.
- For a reliable housewarming gift for DIYers, we recommended the Handy Paint Cup and a short-handled paint brush that make painting small projects easier; these tools are popular for a reason and earn consistently strong reviews.
- We also talked about a fun crafting idea: turning race medals into Christmas ornaments—see our project post for step-by-step photos and tips.
60-Second DIY Tip
- For hanging wooden frames and decorative items, we rely on OOK ReadyScrew D-rings and OOK sawtooth hangers. A small tube of super glue is handy for attaching sawtooth hangers to lightweight pieces. These three items are simple, inexpensive, and useful to keep in a drawer for quick hanging projects.
What’s Not
- We referenced Zillow’s infographic and article that identify the most commonly listed amenities in real estate listings by state. It’s an interesting snapshot of what buyers and sellers emphasize in different regions.
- There’s also a quiz-style version of that list if you want to test your knowledge about regional real estate preferences before seeing the answers.
Main Segment
- Here are the design pieces we discussed about what a home should or should not include by the age of 30:
- Apartment Therapy — “7 Grown-Up Things You Should Have In Your Home By Age 30.”
- Elle Decor — “The 10 Things You Must Have In Your Home By Age 30.”
- Elle Decor — “15 Things You Should Never Have In Your Home After 30.”
- Domain — “Things You Should Have In Your Home After The Age of 30.”
We’re Digging
- We like heavyweight canvas drop cloths for painting and protecting floors; a quality canvas cloth is reusable, durable, and easier to manage than plastic.
- If you enjoy inlay furniture and accessories like Sherry does, here are a few items that inspired the look:
- West Elm has offered inlay-style dressers and nightstands in several sizes and finishes; while exact models change, similar pieces are often available seasonally.
- Serena & Lily has a sculptural inlay mirror that we’ve admired; higher-end pieces can be worth considering when you want a statement mirror that doubles as art.
- There are also several lower-priced inlay mirror options that capture the same textured, patterned look without the high-end price tag.
Psst — if you’re trying to track down an item we’ve featured in a past episode, we keep a master list of everything we’ve been digging across previous shows to make it easier to find.
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