What arch. style is this 1925 home? Decor direction for interior?
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Comments (20)Kelly, I live not that far from you....your terrain, house, rock, etc. feel very familiar to me and I love your pictures! Your description in original post of what you like (traditional things but also the lodge look) sounds very much like what I am drawn to as well. You've gotten great advice on ignoring the people who want to know what your "style" is going to be....especially I love pinktoes' answers, LOL. Giving people one of those answers, moving in with your old stuff and giving yourself time is by far the best thing you can do for yourself in the beginning...just getting the house finished and moving is enough to deal with, without having to decide what your "look" is!!! That said, of course I have some ideas to throw out, LOL. See how you feel about starting with leather sofas and oriental-style rugs (think Karastan for beautiful and practical to live with as far as kids and pets.) That foundation can go more lodge (I like to describe the look as "rustic with money and a few nice things" LOL) or it can be pushed a bit toward mission/arts & crafts, or it can be pushed a bit towards a regional ranch/southwestern feeling...it actually all blends really well. Mountain lodges in the west, ranch houses from the past in the Texas hill country....both frequently contained oriental rugs and antiques from various places. If you like the general look of leather sofas and oriental-style rugs, then you can add furniture with more simple or clean lines (mission rockers, tables with a mission/arts & crafts or even a very rustic southwestern feel) or you can even add some more heavy or ornate antique pieces and wing chairs, or mix them up! I find that American oak (think quartersawn and tiger oak pieces) and old English style (think barley twist, Jacobean style) blend really well with this look. Do you like metal? That also works really well with all of these variations....think hammered copper lamp bases, or metal lamp base with stained glass shade...or copper and/or cast iron and/or pewter pots and candlesticks. Depending on what furniture pieces you are drawn to, and what decorative accents....well, as I said you can either push it toward more lodge, or more mission, or more regional ranch....or an eclectic mix with touches of each as it kind of all works together....but it will never look like you went to the local furniture store and bought a matched room full of furniture in a certain "style." ;~) Debra...See MoreInterior door knobs, yes, it's home decor, lol
Comments (5)I'm on the laptop now, ipad hinders me but its easier, lol! FYI: I overthink things all the time so you just have to bear with me. Sorry folks! lol Hubby doesn't want levers because they catch on his pant pockets sometimes. Valid point for dummy knobs on those 4 closet doors. It took me a while to adjust to the idea of knobs but I like egg shape the most. I'm liking the Weslock Julienne in ORB. Its a bit over budget. https://t.build.com/products/s95750 Then I ran across this design but haven't found much on the brand. I like that it comes in solid black. https://t.build.com/products/s438134 I want to stay in the vintage/old fashioned look. I don't want a Tuscan style. Suggestions would be deeply appreciated! I am spending way too much time thinking about this but I want the hallway to look great. Its kind of sad that I don't even have anything hung up, lol....See Moreworried about myself-decorating style all over the place-just me?
Comments (11)Thank you for the responses. I re-read my post, sounds a bit rambling. I just finished looking at an Elle Decor, then going into a Marshall's Homegoods...and feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately I *LOVE* eclectic style. I like quirky, and I already know that I don't want my home to look like a builders model or that every room look like it was decorated from the same store. That being said...I have seen some pictures of "eclectic" that pretty much look like "crazy" so I am just wary of that. hilltop-yes, I can see you get what I am feeling! I like that quote about having anything, just not everything. So true, and I will try to remember that. forhgtv-For some reason, I feel very strongly that the exterior of a house should be somewhat continued inside...and I am not sure why I feel this way? I guess because I do feel strongly about it...I should roll with it and not fight it. I do like my house exterior, so that's a plus. I do agree about my friends'houses. You know that feeling after having your first glass of wine, and everyone is talking and laughing and the kids are playing outside...and you notice some quirky piece of art or furniture...or how the light of the sunset changes the hue of the wall paint...or how the sleek stainless steel bowl of chips looks so cool against the rough, rustic wood table. THAT'S the feeling I want people to get in *MY* house...although I know it has more to do with the good company (and good wine, LOL) than anything else. cear-yes, I am trying to do that. You know, as depressing as this is...I think being on a tight budget makes it difficult, too. I saw a piece of artwork that i loved...and considered it for our dining room. It was $400 and while that is not much for artwork for some people...it is a lot of $$$ when I don't have much of anything else in the dining room. I am afraid that even though I love this piece of art...now I am locked into that color scheme/style...and I still have not done window treatments, or gotten an area rug etc. I just don't know what to start with, and if money was not such a big issue, I could say, "Well, if this piece of art doesn't work in here, I'll get something else." I am scared to commit. But sheesh...i gotta start somewhere, and I know this! Ok, I am afraid I am rambling again. I am glad to hear the word "eclectic" tossed around, because that is the direction I am leaning towards anyway. Thanks again....See MoreWhat style would you decorate this house in?
Comments (14)Yeah, the middle is my favorite too mostly I think because of the color palate (which is one of my favorites) and how the room has a very upbeat happy but still quiet feel to it. I agree with Christy, the style of your home is really secondary. The only time I have ever really truly loved my home is now and that's because my husband and I only chose furniture, colors and slowly wall art that appeals to us regardless of what others might think....See Moreparty_music50
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