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.

preppy room

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.

pink preppy bedroom

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.

cane console

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.

pink and blue preppy living room

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.

blue and pink girls' room

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.

coastal preppy bedroom

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.

striped bed in kids room

Chauncey Boothby Interiors

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.

preppy boys' room

Brexton Cole Interiors

Is preppy home decor still in style?

blue and white bedroom

Design byCaitlin Kah/ Photo byChristina Cernik

indoor putting green

Kate Marker Interiors

living room with elephant stool

Design byCaitlin Kah/ Photo byChristina Cernik

navy scalloped bathroom mirror

JK Interior Living

gingham wallpaper

Sarah Lederman Interiors

jute rug

Sarah Lederman Interiors

wicker bookcase

Design byLilse McKenna/ Photo byRead McKendree

scalamandre zebras

Mary Patton Design

dining room with bistro chairs

Design byJennifer Hunter/ Photo byRachel Kuzma

preppy seating area

Design byLilse McKenna/ Photo byRead McKendree

green paisley daybed

Design byLilse McKenna/ Photo byRead McKendree

ikat dining bench and jute rug

Design byLilse McKenna/ Photo byRead McKendree

coastal living room

Chauncey Boothby Interiors

green and white dining nook

Design byLilse McKenna/ Photo byRead McKendree

sconces and tassels in bathroom

Chauncey Boothby Interiors

pink and white shower

Chauncey Boothby Interiors

pink and green seating area

Jennifer Hunter Design/ Photo byCarmel Brantley

wicker lamps and scalloped mirror

Jennifer Hunter Design/ Photo byCarmel Brantley

blue, gray, and white sitting room

LeeAnn Baker Interiors

striped seating area

LeeAnn Baker Interiors