Discover the key features of this trending look and how it compares to traditional Colonial style.
Updated yet still traditional, modern Colonial style brings simplicity to the classic aesthetic.
This modernization impacts everything from decor and furnishings to floor plans.
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But as you consider the characteristics below, note that you don’t want to lean too modern.
Furniture should have clean lines, but feel elegant, avoiding overly intricate details, says Drake.
Traditionally, billowy and embellished accents are minimized in the modern Colonial aesthetic.
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Clean up the lines inwindow treatment designswith lesser fullness and simpler pinch pleat style window panels, suggests Clendenon.
In addition, Drake recommends mixing both simple and luxe fabrics, like linen and velvet.
And dont shy away from stripes or subtle florals, Drake adds.
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Modern Colonial spaces use warm, neutral, natural, and earthy colors.
Today, that elevated approach to using wood remains, but generally for millwork and accents, not furniture.
A stairwell with traditional trim is another example of an eye-catching and style-appropriate focal point, according to Domonkos.
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Windows were smaller and fewer as well, says Domonkos.
In contemporary homes, however,natural light is a priority.
Modern Colonial bridges the gap between Colonial architecture and modern functionality, says Domonkos.
