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Thanks in very large part to farmhouse style whisperer Joanna Gaines, the Fixer Upper aesthetic is no mere fad. In fact, “farmhouse style” has become synonymous with “classic.” Rustic touches like well-worn antiques, reclaimed and repurposed treasures, and crisp white shiplap walls are showing up in homes all over the United States-including those that areContinue reading These Rustic Farmhouse Kitchens Will Inspire You to Renovate Immediately
Tudor-style home originated in the U.S. in the mid-19th century and it was very popular until World War II. You don’t have to be an expert to recognize this architectural concept. A Tudor home will always remain unique due to its size and its romantic look. This charming architectural Tudor style delighted many Americans overContinue reading Find Out Why You Don’t See Many Tudor-Style Homes Today
As anyone who made it through third-grade American history may recall, the Brits had a bit of a political and cultural impact on the new world. British-inspired homes, for example, are so prevalent in the United States that they’re just called “Colonial.” But another nation’s influence can be spotted throughout the country. Spanish Colonial homesContinue reading Discover Why Spanish Colonial Design Is the Best
If there’s one design style that can “take you there,” it’s definitely French country design. Whether you’re in the middle of New York City or somewhere on the California coast, if you walk into a classically French country room, you’ll immediately feel like you’re somewhere deep in the heart of Provence. But even though theContinue reading These Things About French Country Design Will Amaze You
When you picture a Victorian house, you might envision a colorful dollhouse, or maybe an imposing haunted house comes to mind. Both are quintessential Victorian style homes, but Victorian architecture technically refers to the era and not a specific style. That era was, of course, the time when Queen Victoria reigned in Great Britain, fromContinue reading This Is Why Victorian Home Style Is Amazing
Every twenty to thirty years, the world of design seems to make a comeback, but in a slightly better way. Whether it’s is the world of fashion, colors or home decor, retro style is an eclectic mix of old styles and new forms, or new forms with old materials and finishes. From the psychedelic printsContinue reading Make Your Home Look Amazing With This Retro Style
When you think of industrial design, your mind probably immediately jumps to a cool, urban loft (probably in Soho, NYC), exposed brick walls, metal and iron for days, and likely furniture from Restoration Hardware. You wouldn’t be entirely wrong, but there’s so much more to it than a hipster hangout you literally do not feelContinue reading That’s Why You Could Adopt An Industrial Design Into Your House
“Rustic” is thrown out there to describe everything from farmhouse decor to a Tuscan-style estate, so what does it actually mean? Do you need to live in a legit log cabin to be considered rustic, or can one word apply so liberally to so many different design styles? It’s definitely the latter, but there areContinue reading Things About Rustic Design That Will Impress You
Scandinavian design is having a moment right now, and if you’ve ever nodded your head like, “oh yeah, I love Scandinavian decor!” but in reality have no effing idea what it actually is, you wouldn’t be alone. But you’re probably more familiar with it than you realize, because it’s popping up all over social media,Continue reading This Is What Scandinavian Concept Actually Is
Less is more, functional, clean lines, white on white on white—all could be the basic definition of minimalism—or are you actually describing modernism? Or maybe even contemporary design? Though they all have shared traits, they’re definitely not interchangeable. You wouldn’t be the first person to get them confused, so we’re setting the record straight onceContinue reading The Minimalist Style Will Completely Change Your House