Early american

Step back in time with our collection of early American inspired ideas. Explore how you can incorporate this timeless style into your home decor for a touch of nostalgia and elegance.
Primitive Houses, Saltbox Houses, Old Farm Houses, Gray Houses, Primitive Bedroom, Primitive Antiques, Primitive Country, Old House Exterior, Colonial House Exteriors

Two decades ago, when legendary Manhattan-based interior designer Robert Couturier, a native Parisian, met his now-husband, the Connecticut-born historic preservationist Jeffrey Morgan, their tastes were poles apart. “I didn’t know much about American decorative arts,” says Couturier, famed for creating grand-scale, lavishly decorated interiors on four continents. “Jeffrey said he wanted to show me some […]

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Gail Brennan
COLONIAL HOME STYLE ELEMENTS - Arrow Hill Cottage Primitive Homes, Primitive Decorating Country, Primitive Country, Primitive Bedroom, Primitive Antiques, Prim Decor, Country Style Homes, Country House Decor, Cottage Style

Learn about the main elements of the Colonial home style in this article. The history of the Colonial Home is important to the fabric of America. image sourceWelcome to another installment in the ELEMENTS OF HOME series. Each month I showcase a different residential home style here on…

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Ingrid Manning
Antique Kitchen Decor, Primitive Kitchen Decor, Primitive Furniture, Primitive Decorating Country, Primitive Houses, Country Primitive, Primitive Decor Ideas, Primitive Bedroom, Primitive Bathrooms

We can't all live in an antique home, but we can make our new homes look antique without sacrificing our modern conveniences. Sometimes all it takes is adding a few architectural details. Here are some ideas I've used to "antique" my living spaces, ( I'm going for the 18th and early 19th century New England country home look). The photo above is courtesy of Early New England Homes, www.earlynewenglandhomes.com. 1. CHANGE OUT THE DOORS You can find old doors at salvage yards. They usually do

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Kathy Lane