Interior Design Tips for Colonial,
Victorian and Bungalow Homes
Decorating the inner workings of your home can be an absolute fabulous adventure or a terrifying nightmare. With the right research and know-how, you don’t need to fear. Making your home beautiful on the inside starts with getting to know the outside.
You want people to feel comfortable in your home, but you also want it to be stylish. To make the most of your house, look at its history. When was it built? This could really up your interior decorating game.
Let us explore a few popular home designs and find out what interior style works best for each one.
Colonial style
What does the phrase “colonial-style home” mean to you? What comes to mind? Maybe you imagine a rectangular-shaped exterior with a pointed roof or symmetrical windows and mirror-image architecture. Maybe you think of a yard with minimalist landscaping or lack of flamboyance. Colonial style tends to rely on white to play up the geometry and proportion of the homes.
Practical and simple designs are best when decorating this style. Clean and shiny surfaces, such as polished wood flooring and white counter tops are a must for incorporating proper detail into colonial-style. High ceilings keep the rooms airy and tasteful. An elegant chandelier makes the home even more sophisticated.
When contemplating what items could make this style really work, think about color scheme. The colonial home usually represents a crisp and fresh air with precise construction. Stick with that scheme. White walls, light-colored furniture and deep brown accents could pull the whole design together. Adding a tan or beige rug would be a nice touch to the floor in the living room.
Whatever your decor, remember to keep it simple yet chic.
Victorian style
On the opposite spectrum of architecture, you have the victorian home. Historically, the term “Victorian architecture” refers to styles that evolved between 1830-1910 during the reign of Queen Victoria. From this, you can grab onto the elaborate, antique yet dignified approach of interior design.
With intricately textured details, Gothic-inspired features and large windows, the Victorian style has a distinct doll-house feel. The interior layout of your abode should scream elegance and awe. Victorians revered ornately carved wood furniture made of walnut, mahogany and oak. All works were hand crafted and well-made. Although this style can can often feel outdated, using this to your modern-day advantage is an excellent way to blend the old with the new.
You could pair an ancient wooden table with some contemporary steel chairs. Modern chevron fabric could rejuvenate an old sofa. Damask or floral prints are a great way to incorporate fashion into a victorian home. Try not to ruin the aesthetic by using cheap materials. A true Victorian home loves to boast high-quality.
Bungalow style
Often referred to as a cottage or cabin, these homes are fantastic at captivating the “welcome home” vibe. Bungalow designs represent a popular choice for homeowners today. Their inviting front porches and open living areas really draw people in. These usually single story, sloping roofed homes can be decorated for any taste. You personal style could add some fashionable techniques to this home design.
Wide-open living areas and appealing verandas are at the forefront of bungalow style. With a simplistic and neighborly aura, it can be easy to adequately decorate this sort of space. Just think of what colors and materials you like best. Appearing too eccentric or outlandish with these houses isn’t a concern.
Architectural styles are a great way to get to know your home. Emphasizing the features of your home’s architectural style will add to an already great design.
Article by Clarissa Caouette
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