Get To Know Married To Real Estate’s Egypt Sherrod

Sep 4, 2024, 14:14 PM

 

Egypt Sherrod and her husband, builder and entrepreneur Mike Jackson, are an HGTV super couple- they were crowned the winners of the flagship series, Rock the Block (season three) in addition to their wildly popular show Married to Real Estate is currently filming its next season in Atlanta.

Sherrod, a radio/television personality and real estate broker, and Jackson, an award-winning DJ and construction builder created their own Atlanta-based real estate construction and design home improvements business – and now Egypt is sharing her best advice in a lively, interactive presentation at the Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show on September 13 and 14.

But before she takes the stage we asked her some questions about design and her life beyond the cameras:


Egypt Sherrod wearing a shiny yellow dress and green shoes sitting on a black designer chair smiling

What home trends are you loving?

I love minimalist kitchens or scullery kitchens. With most homes being open concept or remodeling to open concept floorplans, kitchens are out in the open. So I love the approach of creating beautiful, design-savvy kitchens that hide away the appliances. Or better yet, putting most of the kitchen junk in a scullery kitchen or pantry while leaving the main kitchen to be a wow factor.

 

What is an outdated home trend you hope doesn’t come back?  

Barn doors! I think we overdid them with the farmhouse aesthetic for the past 10 years. Now I love a good sliding door, but it doesn’t have to look like a barn. Glass, Upholstered, Shaker, Japandi etc, there are so many other styles of sliders to go for.

 

Egypt, are you a plant mama, or is your green thumb lacking?

 I used to have a black thumb! But now I am very much green thumbing it up. I have a vegetable and herb garden in my yard and I literally live out here. I grow everything from cucumbers and broccoli, to tomatoes, peppers and kale.

Tell us about your pets. 

We have a gorgeous labradoodle named Serene. Serene sounds like a girl’s name I know, but it's a boy dog. Our kids just loved that name.  


What’s your favorite paint color? 

I love many paint colors such as Aqua Smoke, Storm Cloud. But right now the hot color is Cracked Pepper by Behr. It looks good with everything.

What are your best landscaping tips? 

Set your irrigation for 6am so the lawn stays hydrated but you don't want to water while the sun is high because it will scorch the grass. And for year-round depth and color, choose dependable perennials such as nandinas, loropetalums and hostas and double knockout bushes. Then you'll always have something in bloom. And you can just layer your seasonal flowers in front.

Favorite room in your home? 

Our den. It gets tons of natural light and overlooks the garden. It's the place where everyone congregates and cuddles.


Egypt Sherrod on stage at the Home Show talking to a full audience


Any furniture thrifting tips? 

Everything old can become new again with a little bit of paint or polish. I love going thrifting or estate sale hunting. I find old cabinets or sideboards, sand them, use some cabinet paint and change the hardware. Voila! It looks like an amazing brand-new piece.

What’s your favorite part about speaking at a home show? 

It's always great when we can get out and meet our fans and the community. The home show allows us to do just that! Plus we pick up a few tips and new vendors of our own.

When you design a room, what is the most important interior design advice you give? 

When I design a room, the most important advice I give is "Trust Your Designer." LOLOL.


For more on Egypt and the Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show, please visit: Official Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show | September 13-15, 2024 | Raleigh, NC (raleighfairgroundshomeshow.com)