What is this style called?

[Anonymous]

I see it used often in movies from the 80s and 90s but don’t know what it’s actually called so I can search it on my own.

So I’m thinking - big old, colonial in New England, hardwood floors, lots of natural light, patterned rugs, built in bookcases, big fireplace, cozy throw blankets, natural woodwork, jewel tones, antiques, interesting or quirky decor items picked up on travels around the world, oil paintings on the walls, white kitchen but not sterile white, copper cookware hanging up in the kitchen.

It’s sort of country-ish but not modern farmhouse. Sort of English cottage but without all the chintz and ginger jars.

Do you know how to describe this in a search?

[Anonymous]

Idk but it sounds really WASPy

[Anonymous]

Craftsman?

https://www.thespruce.com/craftsman-interior-features-5079939

[Anonymous]

my fusty parents house?

[Anonymous]

French Country?

[Anonymous]

Traditional
English Country
French County

Start with those and see where they get you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see it used often in movies from the 80s and 90s but don’t know what it’s actually called so I can search it on my own.

So I’m thinking - big old, colonial in New England, hardwood floors, lots of natural light, patterned rugs, built in bookcases, big fireplace, cozy throw blankets, natural woodwork, jewel tones, antiques, interesting or quirky decor items picked up on travels around the world, oil paintings on the walls, white kitchen but not sterile white, copper cookware hanging up in the kitchen.

It’s sort of country-ish but not modern farmhouse. Sort of English cottage but without all the chintz and ginger jars.

Do you know how to describe this in a search?

A Nancy Myers movie house?

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-psychology-behind-why-everyone-wants-a-nancy-meyers-house

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Idk but it sounds really WASPy

Yea. I'm picturing the Father of the Bride or Home Alone house.

[Anonymous]

Maybe New England Colonial: https://www.oldhouseonline.com/house-tours/traditional-new-england-colonial

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see it used often in movies from the 80s and 90s but don’t know what it’s actually called so I can search it on my own.

So I’m thinking - big old, colonial in New England, hardwood floors, lots of natural light, patterned rugs, built in bookcases, big fireplace, cozy throw blankets, natural woodwork, jewel tones, antiques, interesting or quirky decor items picked up on travels around the world, oil paintings on the walls, white kitchen but not sterile white, copper cookware hanging up in the kitchen.

It’s sort of country-ish but not modern farmhouse. Sort of English cottage but without all the chintz and ginger jars.

Do you know how to describe this in a search?

A Nancy Myers movie house?

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-psychology-behind-why-everyone-wants-a-nancy-meyers-house

Yes exactly but what else is it called? There’s probably a term that decorators use right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see it used often in movies from the 80s and 90s but don’t know what it’s actually called so I can search it on my own.

So I’m thinking - big old, colonial in New England, hardwood floors, lots of natural light, patterned rugs, built in bookcases, big fireplace, cozy throw blankets, natural woodwork, jewel tones, antiques, interesting or quirky decor items picked up on travels around the world, oil paintings on the walls, white kitchen but not sterile white, copper cookware hanging up in the kitchen.

It’s sort of country-ish but not modern farmhouse. Sort of English cottage but without all the chintz and ginger jars.

Do you know how to describe this in a search?

A Nancy Myers movie house?

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-psychology-behind-why-everyone-wants-a-nancy-meyers-house

Yes exactly but what else is it called? There’s probably a term that decorators use right?

Traditional?

[Anonymous]

OP here. Like the house in Step Mom would Julia Roberts. Or the house in Unfaithful with Diane Lane and Richard Gere.

[Anonymous]

I was going to say Traditional too.

[Anonymous]

I think you can just say “Nancy Meyers”

[Anonymous]

Or “Nancy Myers New England Colonial”