Earlier in her career and in the first few seasons of “Fixer Upper,” Joanna really embraced white, neutral spaces. However, you will notice that she always adds a pop of color, whether that’s gray, blue, or green. That’s because the white-on-white-on-white trend can feel a little cold. “The challenge with an all-white room is making it feel warm and inviting,” she shared on HGTV. Her remedy to that is incorporating lots of texture into white spaces using things like linen fabrics, thick rugs, or rough wooden accents. 

However, as the years passed, Joanna left the all-white spaces behind and has since embraced moodier, more colorful designs. You can see that transformation in the dark rooms of “Fixer Upper: The Castle,” and more eclectic spaces in “Mini Reni.” “If you’re intimidated by using color in your space, here’s my take: When you find yourself drawn to bolder tones or colors — it could be time to just go for it in your home,” she told Elle Decor. “If you’re feeling a pull to go beyond grays and whites, go for it!”

Chip agrees with this sentiment, sharing that all-white or overly neutral interiors are better suited for houses you’re trying to flip, rather than houses you’re trying to turn into forever-homes. “I would argue, if you’re going to be in a place for 1-2 years, (that’s the way we worked back when we were flipping properties), you’ve got to be conservative because in two years you’re selling this house,” Chip told Country Living. “But if you’re going to be in a property for 3-5 years, then that’s a longer term commitment, so obviously you should personalize it and make it your own — don’t worry about the resell part of it.”