Inspired By Colonial Farmhouse Design

Photography by Alison Engstrom

With an appreciation for nearly all interior design eras across the globe—yes, even the 80s somehow had something to offer—it’s fascinating to see how threads are pulled from each giving birth to a fresh perspective. Colonial farmhouse, an aesthetic that came to be in the 1800s, is an era known for wide-planked wooden floors, eye-catching patterned wallpaper trimmed with an equally impressive printed border, wall murals, and simple wooden furniture with clean lines. Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts showcases the best of this period in an array of homes that were moved to the area—just 50 miles south of Boston and 150 miles north of New York—and is now a museum worth visiting. Design lovers will fawn over the details that make this period inviting, cozy, and easy to recreate in your own home.

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Design, Interiors, JourneysAlison EngstromNovember 28, 2023Decor, Design, Inspiring Interiors, Journeys, USAComment