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Colonial Revival

Colonial Revival Style Qualities

  • Conservative, Refined, Elegant, Formal, Traditional
  • The Enduring Legacy of Colonial America
  • "The quest of beauty is the heart of an enduring life." - Wallace Nutting
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It wasn't until after America's 100th birthday in 1876 that the country even gave its humble origins much thought — but once folks began looking back at their Colonial heritage with admiration rather than embarrassment, there followed a cultural rediscovery that has endured and evolved right up to the present — the Colonial Revival.

Inspired by a romantic view of honest heroes and simpler times, Americans at the turn of the last century were enthusiastically bringing the best of Colonial-era architecture and design into their homes and buildings. While Colonial-inspired trends and décor have come and gone in the years since, the appeal of the era's basic qualities — tradition, restraint, and quiet charm — have not.

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Whether in architecture or décor, the Colonial Revival style celebrates the simple and elegant designs of our country's founding era. This style is not afraid to use decorative details, but is very subtle and impeccably well-mannered in its application.

How does it feel?

Formal but not stuffy. Graceful but understated. Proudly American in the original sense: smart, stately, and dignified.

Where does it come from?

This style picked up steam around the turn of the century, peaking in popularity during the 1910s and '20s. People were inspired by their American heri-tage and celebrated the values upon which the country was founded: restraint, forthrightness, and a deep belief in fundamental human dignity.