What an adventure, to be embarking on a new life in a new home right in the heart of the Old South in Bristol, TN. The legendary relaxed, comfortable lifestyle of the South can begin right at home.
Incorporating the elegant simplicity of classic Southern design elements into your new home is surprisingly simple — and fun!
Here are five Tennessee home-decor ideas for you to ponder while lounging in the shade on your veranda over a cold mint julep.
Southern Stylings for Your New Tennessee Home
Architectural elements
Take your inspiration from the design attributes that make the traditional Southern home so unique and alluring. When possible, incorporate elements like solid hardwood flooring, crown molding and wainscotting, high ceilings, wide staircases and intricate wall paneling.
Outdoor living spaces
Wide, screened-in porches and cozy verandas are a must for whiling away hot summer days. These additions are not only practical, they also boost curb appeal and make your new home more inviting and welcoming to visitors and guests. Decorate your outside spaces with furniture and accessories made of natural materials and add hanging plants and flowers to make the transition from inside to outside a seamless one.
Traditional furnishings
Comfort and usefulness is the order of the day when furnishing your new Southern home, but utility and durability also have their place. Look for high wingback chairs and sofas, velvet-covered love seats, and delicate, charming floor decorations for sitting rooms and parlors. Solid oak, maple or pine farmhouse tables, cabinets and islands are perfect for the kitchen. Antiques are always cute home decor, and don’t be afraid to mix the new with the old.
Flowers and greenery
Much of life in the South is centered around the outdoors, and you can express that in your home by bringing nature inside. Live plants and flowers can be displayed in hanging baskets and decorative pots and vases, and a small herb garden would be attractive and useful in the kitchen. Floral-patterned wallpaper and artwork, and nature-inspired color schemes will help to create a fresh and airy ambience.
Heirlooms and memories
Family ties and traditions are important in the South, and you can capture that spirit by displaying your own heirlooms and photographs in interesting collections and collages that tell your family’s stories.
If you’re looking for a place to build your own Tennessee home, The Reserve at Leonard Farms is a great choice. Contact us today for more information.
