Jennifer Hunter Design/ Photo byCarmel Brantley
A preppy room has many of the same elements as a preppy wardrobe.
Utilize this happy huearound the houseas you wish.
Pair cane pierces with some bright colors to keep your space looking contemporary and full of pep.
Jennifer Hunter Design/ Photo byCarmel Brantley
Another preppy fave is Burlwood, which makes an appearance via the mirror hanging above this chic console.
Preppy style is all about the use of sweet shapes andpatterns, too.
Style Matching Beds
Jennifer Hunter Design/ Photo by Patrick Cline
Preppies love their trunks.
Design byCaitlin Kah/ Photo byCarmel Brantley
A trunk can even double as a nightstand if you’re short on space.
This layered, scalloped mirror adds elegance to the bathroom.
Used in blue and white, it’s perfect for a child’s room.
Design byJennifer Hunter/ Photo byCarmel Brantley
Here, a picture depicting a horse race pops against white, beige, and navy wallpaper.
Preps are all about embracing tried and true decorating styles rather than experimenting with trends.
Go Wild for Ikat
Ikat is a beautiful print that is having a comeback.
Design byJennifer Hunter/ Photo byCarmel Brantley
This dining nook functions as the perfect spot for sipping coffee and cranking out some work.
Swoon Over Stripes
Preps will always have a soft spot forstripes.
Look to the Outdoors
Preps love gardening and spending time outdoors.
Jennifer Hunter Design/ Photo by Patrick Cline
This green-and-white botanical print wallpaper brings the outdoors inside to this breakfast room.
Transform a Basic Bathroom
Even your powder room can get a preppy upgrade.
Preps are all about celebrating and having fun; there’s no need to keep things subtle.
Design byCaitlin Kah/ Photo byCarmel Brantley
What is preppy home decor?
Preppyhome decoris a quintessentially American aesthetic that is a whole lifestyle for purists.
Decorative items may include odes to preppy activities such as tennis, golf, or sailing on Cape Cod.
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What is the opposite of preppy home style?
The opposite of preppy style is arguablyboho style design, with its eclectic and free-spirited air.
You could also argue thatminimalist interior designis on the other end of the spectrum from preppy home style.
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Is preppy home decor still in style?
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