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Hi, friends! It’s been a while! Thank you all so much for being so patient while I took a little break as we transitioned to life with two kids and got settled into our new home. We’re not entirely unpacked yet, but enough that we are starting to find our new routine and that I am feeling ready to get back into the swing of things. I have craved doing a project for so long, and the wheels in my head have been turning with so many ideas since the second I saw the real estate listing for our new house! Someone please put a paint brush back in my hand STAT! Today, I’m going to show you a little bit of our new house and tell you about the first few projects we have planned. 


Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted an old farmhouse... long before "farmhouse" was a decor style. I grew up in Louisiana, and my favorite field trips as a kid were always when we went to tour plantation homes. I was always fascinated by the beautiful details of the buildings and hearing the history of each house. All old homes have a story to tell. 

We eventually moved to Maryland where there were a lot less plantations, but plenty of old farmhouses. In high school, my dad and I used to drive by this one old farmhouse and daydream about it out loud to each other. Then, we were lucky enough to tour it when a family friend ended up moving into it. I think that’s when my obsession with the idea of buying an old farmhouse really began. 

The first home my husband and I bought was certainly no farmhouse. It was a very traditional split foyer house. We poured a lot of love into it and tried to add lots of character to it. We really loved our first home, but we both always knew it wasn’t our forever home. It was also right outside of Washington, DC, which we both quickly learned was a little too much hustle and bustle for us. When we got the opportunity to move to a more rural area, we jumped at the chance even though it was crazy timing with a newborn.

As we were looking for houses in the area, it seemed like there was absolutely nothing that met our needs, and there was a stagnant real estate market. Then one day, a house popped up, and the second I looked at the listing, I knew it was meant to be. It was a 1930's farmhouse on an acre of land. All of the major renovations (plumbing, electrical, etc.) had already been done, but it still had plenty of farmhouse charm. I was in love. When we went to tour it, we both fell even more in love, and then lots of coincidences started happening that convinced us it was destined to be our home. Thankfully, the homeowners were on the same quick timeline that we were, and before I knew it, I was standing in the driveway, with a newborn strapped to me in the Baby K’tan, watching movers unload all of our belongings. We bought our dream home.

Moving with a newborn and a toddler is tough. There are still boxes everywhere. There are piles of things we haven’t found a place for. There are toys and laundry and dishes that I don’t have time to keep up with. There aren’t enough hours in the day, not enough energy to get anything done. But when I walk into a room and imagine what it used to be like 90 years ago, or when I look out the window at the field behind us and think about watching our boys running around outside getting to know nature when they’re older, or when we drive 15 minutes and look out over the big ocean and instantly feel at peace, I know that all of this chaos right now is for the best. We made the right decision. We found the right place for us.


Enough chit chat. Let me show you a little bit of our new house! I totally wanted to take before pictures of every room when the house was empty, but when you are moving a long distance, you're at the mercy of the moving truck. By the time I was able to arrive at our new home, the movers had half of the truck unloaded! And like I said, unpacking with kiddos is slow moving, and we have a lot of work ahead of us, so for now, I’ll show you the exterior and just the rooms we plan on tackling first.



This is the "front" of the house. When the house was renovated, they closed in the original front porch and added a front porch to the side of the house. So the road you are looking at here is actually the driveway, and the front of the house looks out over the property.

We would love to remove some of those bushes and widen the walkway to the front porch to make it more inviting and open. 


This is the view of our property from the front porch. (Pardon the overgrown landscaping... who has time for weeding with a newborn and a toddler?! 😬) There are several storage sheds, and there is an out building to the left that we plan to convert into a guest cottage. We also have a lot to do in terms of landscaping and brush clean up. The back of the property is very overgrown with shrubs, trees, vines, grasses, etc. 



The patio area is nicely shaded and has a firepit. In the evenings, we love looking out over the field and watching the deer graze. I also never really realized before that watching the wind move in waves over a field is just as relaxing as watching ocean waves crash on a beach. And watching a storm roll in over the field is even cooler. Another cool thing-- that's a magnolia tree on the right. Remember how I said I grew up in Louisiana? The magnolia is the Louisiana state tree. I love that we have a little piece of my past right here in our yard.

As far as exterior plans go, here are some of the things we would like to accomplish over the next few years:

Here are some of the little farmhouse details we love inside and out...

The rustic fence. There is a little fencing in front of the house and then along the road. We would like to install a different fence around the whole property to keep our kiddos safe, but we will be keeping the section in front of the house. It's so perfectly aged and beautiful!

Black Eyed Susans are the Maryland state flower, so it's also very fitting that we have them in our yard. They are so beautiful and happy looking. Plus, this momma loves low maintenance plants!

The house is full of industrial light fixtures that fit our tastes. And check out the exposed rafters of the kitchen ceiling 😍

There are two stair cases in this house, and this one is part of the original farmhouse (there was an addition to the back of the house at some point). I love the detailing and the painted steps. It makes me want to restore some of the character that has been forgotten over time... like the old brick chimney we discovered in the attic that has been hidden by drywall downstairs. I am so excited to discover little things like that and to let this old house's story unfold, all while building our own new story.

Not all of the house is so beautiful right now, and we definitely have our work cut out for us. Since we plan for this to be our forever home, we have no need to rush. Right now, our focus is on basic function and small-ish updates that make it fit our style. We'll get into some bigger reno projects later down the line... as in, when there are no toddlers running around 😉 We've decided on our first few projects, so here's what we're up against...

The first space we plan to tackle is the pantry. Not gonna lie, I’m going to miss our huge walk-in pantry from the old house. Maybe we’ll add that to our to do list eventually, but for now, we have this small closet pantry to work with. After having such an organized pantry before, the current setup feels like such a mess! I can't function like this. My brain won't even let me do any real grocery shopping until everything has its place. I crave organization. We plan on installing new, deeper shelving so that we can get back to using our woodburned pantry crates. I’m brainstorming some other small pantry ideas too to make the most use of the space.



The room that needs the most love is the powder room. It already has some industrial light fixtures, but it is currently yellow and mirrorless with an old laminate sheet floor. I'll be sharing my exact design plans with you soon, but it includes, paint, a new mirror, some more skinnylap, updated flooring, and my favorite color. I can't wait!!! Here's what it looked like when we moved in...


Next up is the future playroom. As I mentioned, the original front porch was closed in and turned into a room. It's right off of the living room, so we think it would be a great place for the playroom. And since a play area is a pretty high priority these days, we have decided to tackle it for the fall One Room Challenge this year. I don't want to share too many details about it just yet, but if all goes according to plan, it's going to be a huge transformation!

I can't even believe I'm showing you this mess, but here it is. We are in serious need of toy and book storage. The bookshelf that the toddler has been climbing has got to go. There are a few other safety issues in the room and some serious cosmetic issues! There is a lot of work to be done, but I am so excited and wish I could get started now!!!



Well, until we unpack a little more, that's all I can share for now. But stay tuned for lots of design plans very soon! I hope you'll follow along as we transform our new home sweet home :) Join me on Instagram for some sneak peeks of our progress!

Colorful 1930s Family Farmhouse in Ohio

A quaint childhood home in Madison County gets new love with DIY projects, flea market finds and eclectic vintage treasures

Would you want to live in your childhood home? Six years ago, Mark and Elisabeth Yutzy were given the opportunity to rent the house Mark grew up in, a 1930s farmhouse in Ohio, and decided to give it a try. Mark's parents bought the house in the early 1950s, and it had been in the family ever since.

An addition to the house in the 1970s added more space; other than that, the home was as Mark remembered it. The couple brought their colorful personalities to the space with reworked vintage furniture and plenty of DIY touches. "Living here helps bring back memories of my childhood," he says. "Not many people get that opportunity."

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Mark and Elisabeth Yutzy
Location: Madison County, Ohio
Size: 3,000 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
That's interesting: The original 1930s wallpaper still hangs in the stairwell and upstairs hall.

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An inviting table set with a vintage tablecloth and Elisabeth's Fiesta dinnerware sits on the front porch. A collection of vintage watering cans nestled together speaks to her love of gardening.

Elisabeth found the table and chairs at a garage sale, repainted them and re-covered the seats.

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In the kitchen, a cabinet found at a garage sale sits adjacent to the stove. The piece adds much-needed storage as well as character.

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A "Fresh Eggs" sign, also a flea market find, is a nod to the farmhouse history of the house. Vintage Dove brand milk-glass spice containers were given to the couple by Mark's sister.

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This Hoosier-style cabinet was spotted by Mark and purchased for only $25. "We didn't have to do a thing to it," Elisabeth says.

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This cabinet is one of Mark's finds and holds treasures from Elisabeth's mother and grandmother, along with other vintage finds.

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In the living room, a bold red couch and a patterned armchair create a cozy gathering place. The door to the right leads upstairs. Mark recalls coming home after curfew when he was younger and trying to be quiet, "but the stairs would always squeak and wake Mom up," he says.

Couch and chair: Smith Brothers

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This primitive-style cabinet was purchased at a flea market and is one of Elisabeth's favorite pieces. Framed family photos adorn the walls.

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A sitting area in Elisabeth's craft and sewing room offers a place to relax. The dresser was purchased at an auction and painted mint green. The ticking wallpaper, beadboard ceiling and firkin boxes all pay tribute to the home's roots.

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Elisabeth framed pages from 1950s magazines, including Life and Ladies' Home Journal, as artwork. A generous stranger gave her this dresser as a gift.

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According to Elisabeth, this chair was in bad shape when it was picked up from the trash. She gave it new life by repainting it and adding colorful fabric bands for a bright and cheerful touch.

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This view shows the original 1930s wallpaper in the upstairs hall, along with Elisabeth's mother's Amish bonnet displayed on the bedside table.

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This bedroom, lined with wallpaper from the 1970s, was shared by Mark as a child with three of his brothers. "Once a year we changed the straw in the mattress," he quips.

Mark and Elisabeth rescued the full-length mirror after a neighbor discarded it. They repaired the frame and replaced the mirror.

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Dried hydrangeas and a vintage quilt complement the antique dresser picked up at an auction. The chair is a special find from Mark and Elisabeth's childhood church.

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Elisabeth's style continues into the flower bed. Here, a spray painted chair and table sit in a bed of vinca. One of Elisabeth's recent projects was to drill holes in used paint cans, spray paint them bright colors and plant some of her favorite flowers in them.

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Boxwood planted in pots become instant garden borders and can easily be moved. A basket of petunias and lobelia sit atop a large maple tree trunk. Purple sage and spider wort provide color and variety near the bench. A vintage tricycle purchased for $1 can be seen behind the tree.

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The updated Adirondack-style glider is made of a durable polylumber consisting of recycled milk jugs. Elisabeth painted a vintage wooden ironing board and placed it on their front porch to hold decorative items and freshly cut flowers in old milk bottles. The "No Dumping" sign was a flea market find.

Glider: Holmes Crafted Furniture

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The front exterior of the 1930s farmhouse remains structurally the same. The 1970s addition can be seen in the far right of the photo. Because the couple rents, they are limited to what renovations they can do. While they have embraced the quirks that come with an old house, there are plenty of things they'd still love to change.

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See how designer Marina Braginskaya combined different styles

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5 9000 Designer Marina Braginskaya relied on rich colors, antique furniture and interesting accents. nine0003

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The first floor of the house was completely given over to public spaces. A fireplace, a kitchen-living room, a guest bedroom, a bathroom, a dressing room and technical rooms appeared here. The master bedroom, an office, two dressing rooms and a bathroom were placed on the second floor.

Not without redevelopment: the designer changed the configuration of the office and moved the entrance to the bathroom. To make structural changes as imperceptible as possible, the newly erected walls were decorated with imitation timber. nine0003

In the interior design, the designer used shades of berry ice cream. The walls in the bedroom were painted in the color of raspberry sorbet, in the hallway - blackberry. Shades of blueberry and blueberry are perfect for the living room and guest bedroom.

Part of the functional furniture was ordered from local manufacturers. The stairs, doors and skirting boards, shelving, cabinets, showcases and even a fold-out sofa in the office were made according to the designer's sketches.

Except for showcases for dishes, there are no more free-standing cabinets in the interior. The author of the project provided for a lot of dressing rooms - at the entrance, bedroom and office. There is also a utility room on the first floor. nine0003

The interior turned out to be complex and contrasting, which was to the liking of the customers. On the veranda, an antique German Art Nouveau sideboard sits next to a large Italian table. And it is surrounded by modern chairs that “pretend” to be classic Viennese ones.

The living room on the veranda was decorated with a 1930s American trunk with preserved luggage stickers. Customers, enthusiastic travelers themselves, immediately fell in love with him.

In the decor, they relied on natural fabrics and a combination of textures. For the curtains on the veranda, silk of a rich plum shade and gray-pink cotton were chosen. And the velvet turquoise upholstery of the sofas with oriental ornaments is in harmony with the faded Indian carpet of a muted shade. nine0003

The combination of textiles in the office turned out to be the most saturated. Here, decorative pillows made of linen, smooth cotton and satin appeared on a velvet sofa. And the wall was decorated with a knitted clock.

The lighting in the house turned out to be even more contrasting. Forged chandeliers coexist with Flos spotlights and lamps. And the dining table is lit by the famous Skygarden chandelier designed by Marcel Wanders.

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Country house architectural styles

Avant-garde

This is a bright, bold direction that breaks with tradition and conventional thinking. Avant-garde quests are deeply individual homes. In this direction, everything depends on modern conditions, on the spiritual needs of the customer, if you like, on his vision of the world. Fundamental independence in the external appearance of the house, originality - everything is felt by the author, who wants to embody a certain idea with his brainchild. Typically, such houses do not look like structures familiar to the eye, they are extremely individual and one of a kind. nine0003

Adirondacks

The Adirondacks are commonly associated with the Great Camps in the Adirondack Mountains region of New York City, country retreats for the wealthy. The builders of these camps used natural materials - debarked tree trunks, roots, growths, along with flagstone. Inside, massive fireplaces made of hewn stone are characteristic. Interior decoration with natural wood. The Adirondack style is a creative development of the Swiss chalet style.

Art Deco

Art Deco style is close to Art Nouveau, which mixes traditional Art Nouveau motifs, Empire elements, echoes of Egyptian, Indian and African exoticism; monumentality of forms and elegance of decoration. nine0003

Alpine style

Alpine country house style originated in the mountains. For a house built on a mountain slope, structural reliability is very important: the foundation was built of stone, the walls were made of strong coniferous timber. Once such houses served as a shelter for shepherds in bad weather, and the architectural features of the style were formed taking into account the need to effectively organize living space, with all the simplicity of forms dictated by harsh climatic conditions. Alpine style in suburban construction is not characterized by any frills, all details, even decorative ones, are characterized by the presence of an applied, functional purpose - wooden cladding of the facades will make the house warmer and more durable, terraces increase the usable area. nine0003

Empire style

Empire (from Latin imperium - command, power) that grew out of classicism is a ceremonial, solemn style. It is devoid of the "pomp" of the Baroque. In contrast, the Empire style is strict and majestic, and sometimes even cold and cruel. The architectural composition is built on the contrast of a “clean” surface and narrow ornamental belts that emphasize structural knots. The ornament uses the motifs of military emblems (eagles, griffins, spears, banners, etc. )

American quadrilateral

American quadrilateral houses were popular from the mid-1890s to the late 1930s. This style of houses includes elements of the prairie style and craftmen.

The hallmarks of the style are a square design, two and a half stories, usually with four large, square rooms per floor, an attic in the center, a large veranda with a wide staircase. Square shapes provided the maximum volume of the interior space of the room. Built-in wardrobes, arched and tent structures are typical in the interior decoration. nine0003

Antebellum

Pre-war architecture (from Latin ante, "before", and Bellum, "war"). A characteristic neoclassical architectural style in the southern United States, especially the Old South, after the birth of the United States in the American Revolution and before the start of the American Civil War. A literary example of an Antebellum-style house is Tara Scarlett O'Hara's.

Bungalow

Bungalow is a one-storey or attic house type, with a mandatory large veranda along the gable. The term "bungalow" originated in India, (Hindi बंगला Bangla), which means "Bengali" and is used to refer to the "Bengal style" architectural style of a house. The style and term migrated from England to America, where it originally had a high status and an exotic connotation. At the end of the 19th century, with the beginning of mass development of American suburbs, bungalows began to be called new small cottages. nine0003

Baroque

The main features of the Baroque are elevated and emphasized monumentality, representativeness, which to some extent were self-sufficient qualities and were often achieved by artificial means. In an effort to create an impression of monumentality, representativeness, picturesqueness, dynamics of forms, to evoke a feeling of unusualness and surprise in the perception of architecture, architects proceed primarily from the external plastic appearance of structures (meaning both exterior and interior). nine0003

Vologda

Vologda architectural style is an abundance of carved decorations on the main facade of the building. The style was formed in the second half of the 19th century. The Vologda house is a one or two-story house, stretched deep into the courtyard. As an indispensable structural element, a porch or balcony with a porch under it was created in the corner of the main facade.

Garrison

A characteristic feature of this architectural style is the overhang of the second floor over the first. Second floor windows are usually smaller than those on the ground floor of a Harrison-style building. nine0003

Chateau

Chateau type Romanesque country house is characterized by large forms and massive walls, on which there are almost no decorations. There are no architectural excesses in country houses of this style; noble simplicity creates the impression of monumentality and stability. Mosaics and wall paintings can be used for decoration inside the house.

Castle-Gothic

The castle type of a country house in the Gothic style is primarily high walls and vertical vaults, aspiration upwards and a lot of light, hence multi-colored stained-glass windows, large windows and large spaces. Lyricism and sublime spirituality intertwined in Gothic. At present, this architectural direction in the construction of country houses is used quite rarely. nine0003

Italian

The Italian architectural style became more popular than the neo-Greek in the late 1860s. Its popularity is due to its better applicability for various building materials and budgets. The Italian-style house is characterized by: almost flat roofs with low slopes, barely visible from the ground, brackets supporting the roof eaves, a tower or bell tower, a belvedere.

Classic

Country houses in the classical style are characterized by simplicity of forms, constructions and clarity of construction lines. The absence of pretentiousness and heaps creates a feeling of home comfort. And the columns and stucco molding, which successfully fit into classical architecture, will help to decorate the house so that at first glance it is clear that dignity, prosperity and solidity are hidden behind this simplicity. nine0003

Colonial

American colonial architecture is associated with the US colonial period and includes English, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Georgian (pictured) colonial architectural styles. These are architectural styles associated with houses, churches, and public buildings in the United States from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Craftsman

American Style Craftsman became popular in the last years of the 19th century and was at its peak until the mid-1930s. In individual projects, it is embodied even today. Common architectural features of Craftsman design: low rooflines, deep overhanging roof eaves, exposed rafters or decorative cantilevers, porch as an extension of the main roof, tapered square support columns, Frank Lloyd Wright design motifs, use of natural stone and hand-crafted wood, blending of materials. nine0003

Kitsch

An amalgamation of some Post-Modern movements such as Memphis, which exploit the potential for bad taste and the charms of sentimental mass-market crafts. This is a game of anti-design that emerged as a protest trend in interior fashion for those who are ready to take their environment not too seriously.

Minimalism

Minimalism rebels against pretentiousness and luxury, variety of colors, complexity of finishes. Signs of style - clear geometric shapes, clarity of composition, the cult of a large open space, monochrome. Windows play a special role, they should be huge, opening the house towards the surrounding nature. In the interior, all structural elements and household details must be carefully hidden. nine0003

Mar del Plata

The Mar del Plata or Spanish chalet style of architecture was very popular during the decades between 1935 and 1950 mainly in the Argentine resort town of Mar del Plata, but then spread to other coastal towns . It is an eclectic style of a small stone holiday home by the sea. The facade is usually finished with quartzite, the main pediment of the attic is turned to the street, there are skylights, the roof is tiled, the roof has large overhangs. nine0003

Modern (Art-nouveau)

A country house in the Art Nouveau style is an ensemble that combines many expressive means at once. Fluid forms, smooth curves and characteristic decor in the form of curls and twisted lines form an overall harmonious composition; in addition, facing materials play an important role in the expressiveness of style. If this is a ceramic tile, then it should be with a characteristic ornament: geometric or with drawings of spirals and curls, a tiled tile or a panel on the central facade can become a successful style feature. nine0003

Neo-Gothic

Neo-Gothic (Victorian Gothic) gained momentum in the early 19th century, when neo-Gothic aficionados sought to revive medieval forms, in contrast to the dominant neoclassical style of the time. The Neo-Gothic architectural style is characterized by adapted Gothic elements: lancet arches, high elongated pediments, light-frame towers, internal columns, tall narrow windows with traditional sashes.

Neo Tudor

The medieval style of architecture of the Tudor dynasty (1485-1603) had six major distinguishing features: steep roofs, decorative beams framing the building, characteristic crosshairs of wooden lathing, high and narrow doors and windows with small glass, large chimneys, often topped with decorative pots.

The Tudor style has experienced several revivals since the end of the 19th century. In its modern form, the neo-Tudor style is characterized by a combination of a brick basement and a pseudo-frame second floor, a combination of white plaster and dark brown wood (which can be made of PVC or fiber cement), overhanging second floors over the entrance, thatched (from natural or artificial straw) roofs . nine0003

Neo-fachwerk

The emergence of new building materials and insulation has led to the revival of the fachwerk architectural style. Post-and-beam houses are much easier to build than traditional frame houses. Now the gaps between the beams are filled with structural insulated panels, traditional insulated frame panels or aerated concrete. Due to the absence of the need for braces, the drawing of neo-Fachwerk facades has a simpler appearance. There is also a stylization of houses built using other technologies for half-timbered houses. When finishing modern half-timbered houses, artificially aged wood can be used. nine0003

Russian merchant's house

The architectural style of the Russian merchant's house is a large square or rectangular building. Often the first floor was made of stone, while the second floor was a hewn frame sheathed with wood and richly decorated. From the inside, merchant houses were mostly plastered with lime.

Russian manor

Russian manor is an architectural complex of residential, utility, landscape gardening and other buildings inscribed in the surrounding landscape manor park. A noble estate usually consists of a master's house, several outbuildings, a stable, a greenhouse, buildings for servants, etc. On the territory of the manor park, in the absence of a river, a pond with an island was arranged, alleys were laid, rotundas, grottoes and ruins were placed. Large estates had a church on their territory. nine0003

Renaissance

A country house in the Renaissance style is characterized by simplicity of forms, in such a house the space is rational, it is clearly limited visually. Preference is given to rectangular shapes. A characteristic feature of the Renaissance castle is the courtyard with open arcades. Country houses in the Renaissance style are suitable for people for whom the beauty and diversity of the natural environment are important, for those who are used to paying a lot of attention to the individual characteristics of each item. nine0003

Ranch

Houses in the architectural style of the ranch are characterized by a long length, a profile as close to the ground as possible and minimal exterior and interior wall decoration. The ranch style is fueled by modernist ideas.

The style of houses was formed in the 1920s and became extremely popular in the 1940s-70s (the period of the post-war building boom and population boom) for middle-class houses. The popularity of ranch houses declined towards the end of the 20th century, when neo-eclectic houses with ethnic and historical elements of house decor became more popular. nine0003

Romantic historicism

It absorbed the architectural elements of many eras, and therefore it intertwined the features of the Renaissance, Baroque, but most of all - Gothic. It is no coincidence that this style is sometimes called Neo-Gothic. Its "signs" are brick facades, elongated windows, black high gabled roofs.

Rococo

The Rococo style that appeared after the Baroque is graceful, elegant and light. Colors are light, watercolor. The facades are finished with thin embossed frames and weaves with a large number of white details. The main leitmotif is “shell” (rocaille). This decor is widely present in interior decoration. Mirrors in gilded frames, clocks and candlesticks made of gilded bronze are used as indispensable accessories. nine0003

Scandinavian classic

Today, private developers show no less interest in the Scandinavian style, the main features of which are functionality and love for natural materials. The harsh climate has taught the Scandinavians to constantly struggle with the elements, and therefore the architectural composition of the house lacks flashiness, pretentiousness, and bright details. In light, light, almost airy interiors, not overloaded with furniture, modesty and rationality also reign. Only natural materials are used in the decoration. nine0003

Mediterranean (Tropical)

The Mediterranean style is a revived eclectic architectural style that began to develop in the United States in the late 19th century and is one of the most popular contemporary styles in Florida and California. The style evolved from neo-Italian and Spanish architecture. Characterized by stucco walls, flat or low tiled roofs, terracotta tiles and stone trim. The walls can be decorated with ornaments. Balconies and windows are finished with wrought iron. nine0003

Prairie

Prairie style spread throughout the US Midwest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The prairie style is characterized by pronounced and underlined horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs with wide overhangs, windows combined into horizontal stripes, maximum integration of the building into the landscape, and the use of elements of the Craftsman style. The name of the style comes from long horizontal lines, evoking prairie landscapes.

Fachwerk

Fachwerk is a special architectural style that was formed in the Middle Ages in Europe. Structurally, half-timbered houses are a type of houses built using the support-and-beam technology. In the case of a half-timbered house, all supports and beams remain open, and the space between them is filled with stone, brick, straw, or wattle, which can be plastered. The style came to Russia along with the reforms of Peter I. Initially, St. Petersburg had half-timbered buildings. However, the inability to build warm and durable houses using this technology led to its extinction in Russia. nine0003

Functionalism

Functionalism was founded in 20-30s. German design school Bauhaus. Complete denial of excessive decorativeness. Philosophy of style - "form follows function." A house is a machine for living.

Finnish

Finnish (Scandinavian) rural architectural style was influenced by Swedish architecture. The traditional Scandinavian house has an elongated rectangular shape and an entrance on the long side of the house. The houses are sheathed with clapboard or board, the traditional colors are ocher and white. Other popular color combinations are yellow with white, gray with white, salad with white. It should be noted that most glazing compositions for Scandinavian wood have only natural colors: the color of the sky, water, sand, pine needles, pine bark, etc. nine0003

Château

The Château (French Chateau) style was a revival of the style of the monumental French country-house-château built in the Loire Valley from the late fifteenth century to the early seventeenth century. Unlike a real castle, a chateau is just a palace masquerading as a defensive structure. The architectural style of the chateau is characterized by an excessive number of complex towers and spiers, gabled pitched roofs. Chateau-style houses usually have an asymmetrical plan, and a complex roof and façade line with a large number of ledges and depressions. nine0003

Chalet

A chalet or Swiss chalet is a characteristic type of house in the Alpine region, built of wood (or wood on a stone basement), with a heavy, sloping roof with wide cornices supported by cantilevers. Many chalets in the Alps were originally used as seasonal farms for the dairy cows that graze the meadows during the summer months. With the development of the tourism industry in the Alps, many chalets were repurposed for a much more profitable hotel business.

Hi-Tech

A distinctive feature is the presence of protruding structural elements and engineering equipment. Chrome-plated pipes, metal surfaces, polished connection lintels, bolts - everything that testifies to thinking and modern concepts of spaceships. All attributes are in demand in the interior of "high technologies".

Ethnic

This style is formed by elements of folk (ethnic) life. An appeal to the origins that shaped the culture of a particular people is the general basic idea of ​​all the stylistic trends of this group.

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