{"id":1674,"date":"2018-02-15T11:18:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T18:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2018-02-15T11:18:55","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T18:18:55","slug":"preppy-home-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/preppy-home-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate DIY Guide to Preppy Style for the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This post may contain affiliate links, see our policy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1676 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ultimate-Preppy.jpg\" alt=\"Ultimate DIY Interior Design Guide to Preppy Style for Your Home: How to master Preppy Interior Design Style for the DIYer | blowingawayoutwest.com -Inexpensive ways to incorporate Preppy Interior Design Style for the Do-It-Yourselfer #preppykitchen #preppyhome #DIYer #preppyhomestyle #preppybedroom \" width=\"600\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ultimate-Preppy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Ultimate-Preppy-360x600.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Featured Image by:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/mwellsphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael Wells<\/a> for <a href=\"http:\/\/ruemag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rue Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Modern Preppy style for the home combines tradition and bold color for a fun, polished look that is all-American.\u00a0 Preppy home style is intimately American with its love of red, white and blue, gingham and stripes, but it&#8217;s much more than that.\u00a0 It&#8217;s a modern style that honors the genteel traditions of the past, while playing with color and pattern that&#8217;s American innovation.\u00a0 Anchored by traditional styled furnishings, paired with attention demanding fabrics and accessories that add the fun.\u00a0 It&#8217;s your grandma&#8217;s beautiful club chairs with bright pink piping or your grandfather&#8217;s studded leather couch with bright plaid throw pillows.\u00a0 Read on to see if preppy style might be right for you and how you can add fun preppy touches to your home without a country club budget.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/24304172-cape-cod-summer-home-beach-style-kitchen-boston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/09a1687404e0b82a_8-9295\/beach-style-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"469\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/webuser-80884\/violandi-warner-interiors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Violandi + Warner Interiors<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Look for kitchen design inspiration<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Preppy Interior Design Style is More of A Feeling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preppy interior design style is more of a feeling than anything else.\u00a0 It&#8217;s built upon the substantial back of traditional style modified to evoke the feeling of sophistication that comes with country clubs, equestrian events and social graces.\u00a0 Preppy style uses bright colors set against the traditional backdrop of neutrals in brown and white to radiate confidence.\u00a0 A second cousin to modern farmhouse, preppy style has all the same reverence for furnishings with history but seeks pieces that have less wear and more polish.\u00a0 Like modern farmhouse, Preppy style is often set against a backdrop of white and other neutrals but favors bolder colored accents than generally used with modern farmhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Designer Ralph Lauren might be considered the father of Preppy interior design style with his love of red, white, blue and teens in tennis skirts and deck shoes.\u00a0 If you love his photo shoots and the way they make you feel, then Preppy style might be perfect for you.\u00a0 If you like sophistication paired with color and energy, then modern preppy style for the home is perfection.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/79820-western-springs-living-room-transitional-living-room-chicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/8de176fa0cc710aa_8-7871\/transitional-living-room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"668\" height=\"446\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/scoutdebbie\/debbie-basnett-vintage-scout-interiors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Debbie Basnett, Vintage Scout Interiors<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/living-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search living room pictures<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Style Element:\u00a0 Layered Patterns<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Preppy interior design features a genteel mix of patterns.\u00a0 Plaid is the traditional pattern of preppy style, but it isn&#8217;t the only one.\u00a0 Stripes, hounds tooth, herringbone and gingham checks mix to create a curated look that&#8217;s anything but stuffy.\u00a0 Create a cozy mix of deep colored plaids and dark navy blue stripes or lighten up the room with patterns in bold colors like bright green and white.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/31519-brentwood-regency-estate-traditional-kitchen-los-angeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/25919f700acc21bc_8-4446\/traditional-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"412\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/elizabethdinkel\/elizabeth-dinkel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Elizabeth Dinkel<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/kitchen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover kitchen design ideas<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How to DIY it:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Mixing patterns is a great way to stretch your budget.\u00a0 Upholster kitchen stools and ottomans in easy to find neutral plaid fabrics and spend more on the coordinating fabric for the throw pillows.\u00a0 Make sure that you watch the scale of your patterns, as big patterned fabric will overwhelm small spaces and small patterns get lost in big rooms.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Another super-accessible patterned element is the traditional needlepoint pillow.\u00a0 Keep an eye out for these hidden gems at thrift stores (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/reliable-thrift-store-bargains-home-decorator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out our list of reliable thrift store finds for the home designer<\/a>) and garage sales, or ask grandma if she has one she&#8217;s willing to part with.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Curtains are another super-easy way to add preppy style pattern to your room.\u00a0 Look for plaids, gingham, or stripe fabrics.\u00a0 I have tall ceilings that can make finding curtains difficult, but I&#8217;ve solved that problem with my super-simple way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/lengthen-curtains-one-seam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lengthen curtains with one seam<\/a>.\u00a0 Check out that article if you have tall ceilings and can sew a straight line.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/41990-girls-bedroom-contemporary-kids-charlotte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/0d911b780b64e011_8-1401\/contemporary-kids.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"672\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/emilyaclark\/emily-a-clark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Emily A. Clark<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Look for kids&#8217; room design inspiration<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Style Element: Monograms<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Monograms are an essential design element for preppy style rooms.\u00a0 Monograms show your pride in your heritage and pop up in practically every preppy styled room.\u00a0 Bathrooms sport monogrammed towels and rugs, bedrooms have monogrammed throw pillows and duvet covers.\u00a0 Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/creating-spa-bathroom\/\">DIY guide to creating a Spa Retreat<\/a> for more great bathroom ideas.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How to DIY It:\u00a0<\/strong> Luckily, it&#8217;s never been easier to DIY your monogram.\u00a0 If you don&#8217;t believe me, just search YouTube for &#8220;design a monogram&#8221; and you will be rewarded with loads of wonderful tutorials on how to create your personal monogram.\u00a0 Once you&#8217;ve designed your family monogram, you can create simple pillow envelopes that can be embellished with your monogram using a sharpie marker or paint.\u00a0 Or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/ugly-pillow-makeovers-save-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ugly pillow makeover tips<\/a> to create throw pillows that can be painted with your design.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll also find great tutorials on how to create a monogram cut file for your Cricut Die Cutting Machine if you want to use iron-on vinyl to create monogrammed pillows and bedding.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>If monogrammed pillows aren&#8217;t your style, print and frame a simple monogram using Word or Google Docs.\u00a0 To modernize your monogram, choose bold rather than cursive lettering.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t forget to look for unexpected places to add monograms like the backs of chairs, to add a modern touch to the traditional monogram.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1048775&amp;u=1628355&amp;m=51766&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/static.shareasale.com\/image\/51766\/Maker468x60.jpg\" alt=\"Shop new arrivals from Cricut!\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/38001200-preppy-girls-room-traditional-nursery-phoenix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/ad917e9c05d3b2a5_8-5381\/traditional-nursery.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"452\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/21interiors\/21-interiors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by 21 Interiors<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/nursery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search nursery pictures<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Style Element:\u00a0 Traditional Color Combinations<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Preppy style for the home has traditionally favored the color combinations of blue and white, or pink and green.\u00a0 But red, pine green, yellow and brown play nicely in a modern preppy home.\u00a0 Really, any bold color paired with white gets a modern preppy vibe when seen in classic patterns like gingham, stripes and plaids. Traditional pieces, like this upholstered headboard turn preppy when covered in bright colors or punchy patterns.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/contact-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1055 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-600x270.jpg\" alt=\"Subscribe for loads of free resources!\" width=\"600\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-600x270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Freebies-Banner.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How to DIY It:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Painting wood furniture is a DIY dream for transforming a room, and modern preppy style for your home is easy to achieve with a paintbrush and a vision.\u00a0 Refinish night stands, tables and dressers by painting them bright, glossy white.\u00a0 Update the drawer fronts with striped or gingham wallpaper, and you have a perfectly preppy dresser.\u00a0 \u00a0While your updating your preppy bedroom, check out our tips on t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/bedroom-to-suite-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">urning your bedroom into a suite<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Painted furniture with a preppy twist works in every room of the house.\u00a0 Paint kitchen chairs or bar stools and cover the seats in plaid fabric. Paint your coffee table bright yellow to highlight your Equestrian magazines and fresh flowers in a vase.\u00a0 A bright blue entry table topped with traditional blue and white china vases is anything but stuffy.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/37379-just-a-girl-traditional-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/56b16ae70b27eca4_8-1426\/traditional-kids.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/justagirlblog\/just-a-girl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Just a Girl<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More kids&#8217; room ideas<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Style Element:\u00a0 Trim, Rickrack and Piping<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>With preppy interior design style, the details are important.\u00a0 Adding trims to lampshades, window treatments and upholstery adds that essential final touch to a preppy room.\u00a0 Choose grosgrain ribbon, pom-poms and piping to add detail, but keep the color and size conservative.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How to DIY It:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>This style element is perfect for the DIY-er and only requires a glue gun and a steady hand.\u00a0 Add piping to a traditional club chair, glue a pom-pom trim around a throw pillow or add a grosgrain ribbon detail to the bottom of your curtains.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/27713943-coastal-and-preppy-mud-room-louisville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/dad129ec05253949_8-2872\/home-design.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"623\" height=\"416\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/dahlhouseinteriors\/dahl-house-interiors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Dahl House Interiors<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search home design pictures<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Style Element:\u00a0 Heirloom Accessories<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>With preppy style, hand-me-downs become &#8220;heirlooms&#8221; artfully displayed.\u00a0 Vintage steamer trunks and suitcases used as nightstands and coffee tables subtly remind visitors that your ancestors were well-traveled, even if they never left the state.\u00a0 Wooden tennis rackets and equestrian accessories hint at a sporting life of leisure and make amazing wall decor.\u00a0 The love of the sea and vacations at Cape Cod show up in a preppy styled home as nautical accessories, artfully displayed but not overdone.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1082400&amp;u=1628355&amp;m=70843&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/static.shareasale.com\/image\/70843\/visual_match_300x250_1.jpg\" alt=\"Houzz Visual Match\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>How to DIY It:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The trick with accessories is to add them to the space without overloading it or making it look &#8220;themed.&#8221;\u00a0 While a few hunting prints look great in a preppy home (especially against a bold colored wall), too many hunting accessories can make it look like a cabin.\u00a0 The same holds for nautical accessories.\u00a0 Pepper your room with them, but don&#8217;t create your room around them.\u00a0 Look for vintage or vintage-looking accessories in thrift stores and at garage sales.\u00a0 Keep an eye out for vintage looking hunting and golf prints that can look fresh against a white wall or next to a bright pink end table.\u00a0 I love to repaint the mat around a painting a bold and unexpected color to give an old painting a new twist.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Botanical prints also work beautifully in preppy spaces.\u00a0 Look for books of prints to frame, or purchase printable botanical prints and have them printed as engineering prints to frame.\u00a0 If you have questions about printing engineering prints, check out our post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/north-pole-hot-cocoa-bar-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Pole Hot Cocoa Bar<\/a> where we give you the details on how to do it.\u00a0 If you like free printables, don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe<\/a> for access to our huge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/freebie-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freebie library<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444444; text-align: center;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photo\/104805378-vestal-residence-beach-style-entry-boston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/b0a1a72d09ef3880_8-4565\/beach-style-entry.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #444;\"><small><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/pro\/matthew-maceachern\/emeritus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo by Emeritus<\/a> &#8211; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #444;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/entry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover entryway design inspiration<\/a><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div>Preppy style is all about a love of stripes and tradition with a twist of fun that&#8217;s playful without being gaudy.\u00a0 It reminds us of family tradition, good manners and to have tea every afternoon.\u00a0 When you modernize preppy style by favoring glossy white side tables over heavy stained drop-leaf tables, and gingham wallpaper accents over gingham curtains you create a home that is fresh and traditional without ever being boring.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>We shared this article at these great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blowingawayoutwest.com\/where-we-linkup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link parties,<\/a> and you should too!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post may contain affiliate links, see our policy here. 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