Classic and Timeless Home Decor to Love Now
When I started my blog 13 years ago (yes, it’s been that long!), white interiors were all the rage. And while I still enjoy white and creamy tones, colors and textures are taking over the interior decorating world. Today I’m sharing classic examples of timeless home decor I’ll always love, regardless of how I decorate my own home. See how many of these you enjoy, too.
White and Neutrals
Here it is. This quaint living room might be small on space but it’s big on style. The walls are a chalky white that makes the room more versatile in how you decorate it. The furnishings consist of warm wood and vintage pieces which keep it from feeling sterile. There’s also a touch of texture with a metal pendant light, rustic baskets, and a brick fireplace surround.
Photo by Bret Franks Construction, Inc.
Here’s a similar style living space. Light walls and neutral furnishings create a cozy space for reading. Fresh flowers lend an organic vibe.
Wood Beams
Wood beams add an air of history and rusticity to any home. And if the beamed wooden ceiling has flaws, the appeal is even better. I know in the past I’ve talked about moving to a newer, low maintenance home – but I just don’t know if I can live in a house that doesn’t hold stories from a hundred years ago. Think of all the meals that have been prepared in this kitchen.
Photo by Peter Zimmerman Architects
Check out the beams on this ceiling – they’re tree trunks! On Instagram I’m following someone renovating an old, abandoned farmhouse. Part of their foundation is made with tree trunks. I love the history of old houses with all their unique quirks.
A wood ceiling with rustic beams creates a cozy ambiance for sleeping in a pretty room (again, note the white walls and neutral furnishings).
Photo by Lands End Development – Designers & Builders
Moody Palette
There’s something about dark browns and blues that seem to wrap you in a big comforting hug. Really, any moody palette feels cozy and snug. It’s a style of home decor I’m loving right now. The wallpaper in this dining room appears to look like a ledger of sorts. Interesting.
Moody palettes work well even in a bathroom. This looks like a room you’d see in a French villa with its stone half wall and romantic vibe.
Warm Wood Cabinetry
Another trend in home decor that I’m lovin’ right now is beautiful, warm wood cabinetry. Is this kitchen gorgeous, or what? White kitchens are becoming less popular with wood and painted cabinets becoming the more preferred choice in today’s design world.
A stately vanity is yet another appealing example of rich, wood cabinetry. Such a unique piece of furniture for the bathroom.
Two-Toned Stair Rails
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted a home with an elegant staircase. One with a two-toned stair rail would be perfect. White or creamy balusters with a dark railing and newel post is perfect!
Photo by Peter Zimmerman Architects
Another bit of timeless home decor that I haven’t mentioned is built-in bookcases. This two-toned staircase is unique with its shelving both above and below the steps.
Photo by Griffiths Construction, Inc.
Metal Beds
Upholstered headboards have been popular for a while now, but I’m tossing my hat in the ring for metal beds. They add vintage character and charm to any bedroom. Not only does this rustic bedroom feature a beautiful wood beamed ceiling, but it enjoys beautiful views outside the windows.
Photo by Lands End Development – Designers & Builders
People often choose a tufted headboard to add a bit of glamour to their bedroom, but look how elegant a metal bed can be, especially when paired with a pretty metal and crystal chandelier.
Photo by G Marie & Company Interiors
Do you enjoy these classic and timeless home decor trends?
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I’m excited – I’m So Over white blue gray. Thanks!
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All gorgeous spaces. Thanks for sharing.
I found your description with the “Moody” photo to be very telling. “This past year I found myself transitioning from bright and cheerful cottage style home decor to a moody palette. There’s something about dark browns and shades of gray that seem to wrap you in a big comforting hug.” After all of your problems with your anxiety and panic attacks, it only seems like a natural move to go away from the overly bright and glaring whites, to a more comforting palette that can help to sooth your soul. Arranging our home environment to help give our lives a sense of peace and tranquility in a crazy world is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Wishing you the best of luck in your journey of self-care.
Great post!!!! I really enjoyed reading this and the pics were amazing. Thanks so much
One thing I’ve learned about myself is that my style is constantly evolving. I find myself purchasing things and making selections that I would have not selected before. I also have always really liked cottage style with painted woods and cheerfulness prints, to soothing neutrals.
I love the coziness of the cottage décor and I would love to have a country home to do the look. My house as is, is more English at the moment ad probably will not change it, except some details on the kitchen.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Fabby
I love all your ideas and can’t wait to see more. I’ve been using some gray around my house and i would love to have some wood beams from an old barn for my kitchen or bedroom.
Oh MY! Those are all lust worthy Rooms! Growing up in a home built by a General during the Civil War has spoiled me for anything else. But, my husband and I lived i an old farmhouses house for 7 years and that came close. What we need now is a new, one story farm type house that looks and feels old. And to win enough money to build it. So, I sit here and think about how to age my present home, and the idea of wooden beams always comes up. But in regards to your prime examples, my childhood home had a curving staircase, with a similar newel, to the staircase picture. And, a light bulb went off in regards to the blue hutch in one of the rooms. I have a pine hutch much like that one, sitting in my basement. Ive been wanting to paint it, but not sure how. BINGO! Well, I now have an idea, finding the ambition is another thing entirety.
I love the Farmhouse bedroom metal bed, with the buckskin spread and blue stripe sheets, in the Randolph Cottage. What company makes the metal bed in this photo? I’ve been searching online for two days with no success.
I know I’m a few years behind but kudos to you for getting rid of white. I’m so sick of white especially in the kitchen. I love off whites like cream and blues with maybe darker veins of blue in the marble countertops. and Greens. For years I thought that even if I didn’t want white on my kitchen cabinets that it still looks nice. Now, however I’m bored sick with white kitchens because it’s overused (just my opinion) and it’s just well boring. My sister and her husband are building a home and the first thing I asked was “what colour are your kitchen cabinets going to be? ” I knew the answer before she opened her mouth “White.” I asked her to rethink it because I don’t care for white trim. I love softer and relaxed colours and white isn’t a calming colour.”I didn’t push it but in the end she chose an off white colour by Benjamin Moore called “White Dove.” Thank goodness.
P.S. I think I love softer colours because of my bad anxiety. Not that you are anyone else asked lol.
I like all of these but I’m drawn back to what I assume is staging, but very effective staging, in the Lands End Development bedroom photo with just a glimpse of what appears to be laundry hanging on a line right outside the bedroom window…as well as what might be a golf course! I love the detail.
I noticed that also, Teddee! But now I am wondering if the “laundry” is actually the peaks of a building roof??? The room appears to be on the second story. At any rate, the rooms are all wonderful.
All the rooms shown are just beautiful. My favorites are both the kitchens, the unusual vanity in the bathroom, and the bookshelves on the staircase. Wow. Thanks for taking the time and effort to find these beautiful homes for us to admire.
I enjoyed this a lot and could have a few more of these. I really don’t care that much about trends but love the traditional. You made my sad day happy!! ( tried but missing family)