Barnhouse Reborn

I Spy DIY founder Jenni Yolo and her husband, David, reinvented a home while keeping the heritage in its bones

BY KELLY AIGLON

In a former life, Jenni Yolo worked at a fashion magazine. Now, she fashions dream homes. It’s a family affair: Her husband, David, guts old buildings, and Jenni hones the design vision—from creating color palettes to coming up with ways to make corners cozier. “I’m a hidden nook person; I don’t like to ignore any space, no matter how small,” she says. Now on their third home rehab, charting their journey on TV and via their blog, ispydiy.com, they have tips to share. From the Inside Out The Yolos dubbed their 1875 home the “Bayview Barnhouse,” a nod to the Milwaukee neighborhood it’s tucked into. The renovation took nine months; it was a duplex when they bought it. Guarding the original integrity of the house was important. The couple kept the original hardwood floors and…

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