Whether on a four-inch beam at the Olympic Games or at home with her husband and kids, Shawn Johnson East has perfected the art of balance – and her design choices are no exception. Like all parents, the Olympic gold medalist has come to terms with the fact that a family-friendly abode cannot always be saved from unexpected messes. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t still be sophisticated.
Collaborating with Wayfair in the retailer’s latest installment of their “House to Home” series, Johnson East opens the door to her Nashville home and shares how she finds both function and style in her furniture and decor. With a mix of neutral colors, textured upholstery and patterned rugs, she has transformed her home into a stylish yet functional haven that reflects her family’s lifestyle. The former Olympic champion is bringing those family-friendly finds to you through her new Wayfair home collection, which is available to shop now.
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“Everything beforehand didn’t feel like a reflection of our family, character or personality, and now it feels warm, welcoming and homey,” says Johnson East in Wayfair’s “House to Home” series.
Like many families, the heart of Johnson East’s home is the kitchen. In order to make it more functional, she brought in a large table with ample chairs for hosting. When it came to designing the dining room, Johnson East wanted a more casual setup. By taking away her traditional dining table, she converted the room into a cozy, quiet space with comfortable seating where her family could relax. Browse through the Olympian’s contemporary Nashville home below.
Although we all know her for her gymnastics career, Johnson East now takes pride in being a wife and mom of three. Like many families with young children, building a home that works for everyone can be a difficult task.
“We have toddlers who are constantly coloring on everything, so I wanted it to feel like a space you could truly live in and use, and you didn’t have to tippy-toe around,” says Johnson East.
If you’re looking for a practical yet modern home refresh that works for everyone, the Shawn Johnson East x Wayfair collection consists of family-friendly favorites for every room in the house. Plus, there are tons of items on sale. Go ahead and shop while there’s still time!
Laura Millar (she/her) is the assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home design. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2024, she wrote for NBC’s TODAY.com where she covered everything from entertainment news to product reviews to pop culture updates.
