I like toi see the actual house exterior for sure . IMO you do not need to name a style at all . You can use pics for insiration but usually you want the whole living space to have the same "style" for a cohesive feel. I tend to like simple more than ornate basically because I am a clean freak so a bunch of stuff that serves no pupose would never be my "style" so the inspiration pics you show would not be for me and I think not going to really work in the spaces you have with much lower ceilings for sure.

Thank you Patricia, I think the inspo pics might be misleading as that is just for the library, where there would be more "clutter" than usual. We have 3 children so we have to hide a lot of stuff, haha. We have 9 foot ceilings but I think the pic makes them look a little lower. Here is the outside: I'd love to hear your advice even if it doesn't match with my inspo pics for the library.

I love your first inspiration picture of the library. I am not a Pro, but I think you can definately incorporate the colors and the style of that room to yours. Depending on the type of home you have, I may not go so ornate as the chandelier, pictured in that room, but would find a light fixture that worked closer to the ceiling and less ornate.

Given your description, maybe look at eclectic rooms and you’ll start to get a sense of what you are drawn to. Save everything and when reviewing/narrowing down, I’m sure you’ll see a trend. The advantage of eclectic is each room feels interesting and yet flows well with a few common elements.

I’d find an on line room planner, adding in the dimensions/structural components of each room and test various configurations. Keep in mind seating needs, how room will function, Ie: library and office and especially your lifestyle.

Now you know the basics to be able to chose your furniture and accessories. Good luck…. a big undertaking.

^^ love searching using the term ”eclectic” per @Maureen - a few other ideas: I would focus on one room at a time, otherwise it is easy to get overhwelmed and not feel like you’re making progress - with your gorgeous location i could also see lots of natural elements, like rattan, leather, oversized plants etc in your home - don’t forget to add texture and softness (curtain panels, rugs, nubby pillows etc) — that makes a room inviting

ETA - don’t hesitate to keep an eye on Facebook marketplace - there are so many amazing furniture deals on there

What a beautiful home and such great bones with that wood trim. IMO all you really need is some nice comfortable furniture. I agree go eclectic. Here are some inspo pics I found similar rooms.

P.S. I would not paint the shelves in the Library.

Beautiful house and setting. You could start by writing down a budget range for the year and collecting more inspiration photos. The budget range could be per room or total. In terms of priorities, once they have enough non-crib beds for everyone, many families prioritize one room where the whole family can gather such as a living room or family room with enough seating for everyone.

I don't find labels of a style useful unless you are shopping for a cookie cutter look at Target or Pottery Barn or some other chain place. Instead make a list of things you like and refer to that list to guide you in your shopping and putting things together.

I have no idea what my style would be called. I like vintage chandeliers, Hitchcock furniture, antique mirrors, collected and salvaged pieces, clean cream spaces, textured rugs that hide stains well, brass, wood floors, neutral natural colors combined with black, clean but not sleek, orderly but not modern.

I'm not sure what about each of the photos you posted that you actually like but perhaps your list goes something like - heigh ceilings (or illusion of them!), gathered fabric curtains, cozy, enveloping spaces, built-ins, ornate vintage pieces.

Interesting that someone else commented about not painting your bookcases. I think painting the ceiling, walls, and bookcases in your library the same color would make it a stunning space, and the bookshelves look quite custom.

I suggest painting the wood around your windows and painting the ceilings and walls the same color in all of your rooms. I think it will make the ceilings look taller and will ease out the more modern look of your home. I hate painting old wood trim, but your wood trim is on a new build and not antique or precious. (I consider anything after 1970 a new build!)

Glad you are getting inspiration from AD and other magazines. Houzz isn't the best place for "eclectic" style examples. High end mags are the place to go.

Just wanted to say that your wood trim is thick, beautiful, timeless, and works well with your floors. Please don't paint it!! If you want a moody library, you can use an interesting rug and darker wall color.

Given the architecture of your home, I'd definitely stay in a traditional/transitional lane and yes, don't be afraid of color. In general, I would paint out all the wood trim in the interiors.

A few thought-starters:

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@kendrah Thank you for the resources. I looked on pintrest for Eclectic the other day, and it didn't look like results similar to this thread. Are there other resources besides Architectural Digest? Thank you

Here is our living room/great room. It's beautiful but the fire place is more "cool toned" which pulls out a lot of blues from the forest. I don't think there's much to do to change it that wouldn't be very expensive.

The rug was from our old house I can't stand it, lol.

House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Living, and Veranda are some of my favorite magazines. I think it helps to read the articles also to understand why designers chose certain things, and to learn about materials. If you're wanting to do it yourself, it will take time. And even if you hire a designer, I think you'll want some knowledge anyway so you can ask the right questions. There is a company that works with professionals all over to do virtual consultations. I haven't used them but keep seeing some of my favorites advertise that they work with them. It's called The Expert. It might be worth paying someone to help you with layouts and to purchase the correct size furniture. You have such a pretty house, and the setting is gorgeous!

Along with AD and Houzz I like these sites:

homesandgardens.com

realhomes.com

apartmenttherapy.com

thespruce.com

It's amazing what you can get with more specific search terms on Google or Bing. "White walls with wood trim and blue fabric" or "Minimal eclectic design with modern and vintage pieces" you get endless beautiful rooms to scroll and scroll.

OMG that great room is gorgeous. Nothing needs to change, in fact you're almost there. You have floating conversational seating arrangements started here and in the other rooms. You just need a coffee table in this room for instance.

Look at templates of how to arrange seating.

WOW so much different home that I was expecting I cab for sure see those inspo pic used to get a "style" but I agree the eclectic pics Maureen posted are great ideas .It is funny that the house interior is really in my head modern maybe even sneaking up to MCM feel but the exterior is not that at all. I think you can have so much fun with this house if you do not lock into some cluttered up look with those awesome windows and that lovely lot .I did state not my style and I embrace many styles for my clients but not for me. I think the house could be awesome if you do not fill it with too much over the top decor and for sure not with 3 kids where cleaning is daily chore . I will readily admit MCM is my fave style of exterior and interior but thta does not keep me from enjoting other styles in some one elses home . IMO your home should totally reflect what you love always.

I find a lot of inspiration looking at English interiors- I love the colorful, cozy, collected look. I love house and garden uk!

You've been living there a year and know what you want. Paint the library and shelves a nice color, and the ceiling too....go for it...you'll love it.

Don't forget wallpaper, drapes, richly colored fabrics, carpet and uphostered pieces. Sabrina and Maureen have some beautiful rooms in color here.

I tried "Maximalist Transitional Living Room" "Maximalist Blue Living Room" "Wallpaper Ceiling" "Wallpaper Great Room"

These are Houzz

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Here is Bing "Blue Tonal Decor" and "Blue Tonal Library"

"Blue Tonal Library"