check out this VINEYARD VINES ROOM in Nantucket!!!
……I think too much of any ONE thing….whether it be a color or a style is not nearly as much fun as a more eclectic approach to life….and when I think of PREPPY in terms of interiors, what comes to mind are all of the same things I like about Preppy clothing –
….they are “classic”, “Traditional”, “colorful” and most of all relaxed without being messy.
I think Preppy elements EXIST in many rooms which would not consider themselves Preppy….and thats okay…who wants to be labeled anyway!
BEING THE COLOR JUNKIE THAT I AM…I AM RATHER OBSESSED WITH NOT ONLY COLORS BUT COLORS IN PROXIMITY TO OTHER COLORS…HOW THOSE MARRIAGES OF COLOR MAKE US FEEL AND WHAT THEY COMMUNICATE..
.HERE ARE A FEW COLOR COMBOS THAT ALWAYS MAKE ME FEEL PREPPY…NOTICE THAT NAVY PLAYS A BIG PART…
and of course because this is where it all started….
AFTER ALL….WE ARE ALL INSPIRED BY SO MANY THINGS…HERE ARE SOME MORE
PREPPYINSPIRED ROOMS:
LIVING ROOMS –
ALANNA CAVANAGH
ART TITLED “BROOKS BROTHERS SUIT”
DINING ROOMS –
inspired…
BEDROOMS –
…CAITLIN WILSONS TEXTILES LEND THEMSELVES TO THE PREPPY LIFESTYLE- THEY ARE CLASSIC, COLORFUL, EASY AND WORK WELL WITH OTHER PIECES…I AM IN LOVE WITH SO MANY OF HER FABRICS..AND RATHER COO COO FOR THE NEW ANCHOR LINE…
PB TEEN
PREPPY IS ALL ABOUT FUNCTION AND EASE…CLASSIC STYLES, IN CONTEMPORARY HUES…CLEAN LINES THAT FLATTER EVERY SILHOUETTE AND COLORS THAT COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER…BRING OUT THE BEST…IN EACH OTHER…AND SHOW US SOMETHING THAT WE MIGHT HAVE MISSED…
DO YOU HAVE PREPPY ELEMENTS IN YOUR HOME?
13 thoughts on “PREPPY ROOMS”
What a great group of rooms!!
Kelly Green is one of my favourite colours to decorate with but man, is it ever hard to find accessories that are the right shade! I wanted to reupholster a chair in Kelly Green and could not find a fabric… Happy to see it is coming out more. I like to pair it with Navy but also soft bluey grey, like BMGrey Owl…
I LOVE KELLY GREEN!
Thank you Lesli-looking through this post is the best way to start my day! I am a preppy at heart having grown up outside of Boston and spending a lot of time on the Cape, Nantucket and the Vineyard – doesn’t get any preppier than that! I am so inspired to bring more of these beautiful colors into my home – thank you!
Thanks Kathy! so many fun pops of color!!
The blend of pink and green in some of these photos remind me so much of Lilly Pulitzer’s works! Her designs are extremely popular with the sorority crowds these days. No wonder this look feels so…preppy! Love.
I LOVE LILLY! you inspired me to add my latest favorite print – pink and green “Flamenco” ! Crazy cute and so happy!
You are such an inspiration for me. I like it all. That green bathroom…
Thank you!
Beautiful rooms, thank you. More importantly how is your house sale going? We just went through the stress of selling so I wonder how it’s going for you and your family.
I’ve been a sucker for navy blue and combinations with it for too long but I can’t stop myself 😀 The interior ideas with navy blue are my faves once again!
Wow, I really appreciate for your post, especially home decorative…………..
I am building a small cottage and I am using a preppy color scheme. My sofa will be kelly green and the chairs will be slip covered in a gorgeous paisley with hot pink teal and green. The tile around the fireplace are navy and the kitchen island is also navy. What do you think of hot pink walls? Will that be too much, too crazy? The pink would go up the stairs where I plan to hang a Japanese kimono with red, pink, green and blue. Lamps will be blue and white chinoiserie. The kitchen is all white with the exception of the island. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts as you are the preppy queen!
What a great group of rooms!!
Kelly Green is one of my favourite colours to decorate with but man, is it ever hard to find accessories that are the right shade! I wanted to reupholster a chair in Kelly Green and could not find a fabric… Happy to see it is coming out more. I like to pair it with Navy but also soft bluey grey, like BMGrey Owl…
I LOVE KELLY GREEN!
Thank you Lesli-looking through this post is the best way to start my day! I am a preppy at heart having grown up outside of Boston and spending a lot of time on the Cape, Nantucket and the Vineyard – doesn’t get any preppier than that! I am so inspired to bring more of these beautiful colors into my home – thank you!
Thanks Kathy! so many fun pops of color!!
The blend of pink and green in some of these photos remind me so much of Lilly Pulitzer’s works! Her designs are extremely popular with the sorority crowds these days. No wonder this look feels so…preppy! Love.
I LOVE LILLY! you inspired me to add my latest favorite print – pink and green “Flamenco” ! Crazy cute and so happy!
You are such an inspiration for me. I like it all. That green bathroom…
Thank you!
Beautiful rooms, thank you. More importantly how is your house sale going? We just went through the stress of selling so I wonder how it’s going for you and your family.
I’ve been a sucker for navy blue and combinations with it for too long but I can’t stop myself 😀 The interior ideas with navy blue are my faves once again!
Wow, I really appreciate for your post, especially home decorative…………..
I am building a small cottage and I am using a preppy color scheme. My sofa will be kelly green and the chairs will be slip covered in a gorgeous paisley with hot pink teal and green. The tile around the fireplace are navy and the kitchen island is also navy. What do you think of hot pink walls? Will that be too much, too crazy? The pink would go up the stairs where I plan to hang a Japanese kimono with red, pink, green and blue. Lamps will be blue and white chinoiserie. The kitchen is all white with the exception of the island. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts as you are the preppy queen!