5 Homes, 5 Uniquely Feminine Styles
Get ideas from very personal takes on the classic estate, Victorian retreat, '70s ranch, beach getaway, and French country home
Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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I recently showed you homes with masculine energy, so it's only fair that I flip it around and share spaces with more feminine energy. From a woman's fantasy getaway cottage in the woods to a sprawling mansion, each space has a traditionally feminine touch.
This is not to stereotype gender preferences or styles; everyone can appreciate and create these homes, and not every woman is adding flowers and ruffles wherever she can. Let's just leave it at this: None of these spaces will ever be accused of being a "man cave."
Here are five such spaces and links to their extended Houzz Tours.
For the Boys: 5 Homes With Masculine Energy
This is not to stereotype gender preferences or styles; everyone can appreciate and create these homes, and not every woman is adding flowers and ruffles wherever she can. Let's just leave it at this: None of these spaces will ever be accused of being a "man cave."
Here are five such spaces and links to their extended Houzz Tours.
For the Boys: 5 Homes With Masculine Energy
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Edith Wharton lovingly designed The Mount, her home in the Berkshires. She paid very special attention to the ground and gardens, aided by her niece, landscape architect Beatrix Farrand.
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| This classic and light-filled grand entryway/gallery on the main floor sets the tone for visitors. Private Comment
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| During a showhouse project, Bunny Williams reinterpreted the dining room with the spirit of Wharton in mind. She had one photograph to go on, which showed white French armchairs, a round Victorian dining table and a cushion for a favorite dog. Private Comment
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Sandra Foster has magically transformed an old hunting cabin on her property into a dreamy Victorian retreat.
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| A tented ceiling, chandelier and miles of ruffles make this cabin a soft place to land and enjoy a little solitude in the woods. Private Comment
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Of all the white used throughout the 9-by-14 cabin, Foster says, "I love it. It’s relaxing, pure, feminine, light, clean, sophisticated and dainty."
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| This beautiful home in Birmingham, Ala., was inspired by a love of French style. The entryway, with its luxe fabrics and ornate touches, lets visitors know what's in store. Private Comment
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The kitchen is beautiful in creamy white. It's elegant yet convenient and comfortable for family gathering.
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Among its feminine touches: soft textiles on the window treatments and seat cushions, as well as a sparkling crystal chandelier.
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Dark tiles and granite were ripped out of this home to create a light coastal vibe. It's a modern and tailored update on the shabby chic look.
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A pop of bright pink flowers gives this room a girly feel. This could easily be transformed to a more masculine guest room by swapping out the three pillow covers for pinstripe or plaid.
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Floral wallpaper, curvaceous lamps and a handbag draped on a doorknob give this home a subtly feminine flair that's not too much girliness for the men of the house.
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Damask is a good wallpaper choice for this subtly feminine look. The chandelier and botanicals bring the pretty.
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Ruffled curtains, a mirrored desk and a sinuous Panton chair make this a favorite spot for the woman of this house.
See the rest of this '70s ranch house's transformation
More:
Dream Homes: 5 Seriously Glamorous Homes
Houzz Tour: Farmhouse Chic in San Francisco
Modernizing Cottage Style
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See the rest of this '70s ranch house's transformation
More:
Dream Homes: 5 Seriously Glamorous Homes
Houzz Tour: Farmhouse Chic in San Francisco
Modernizing Cottage Style
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CAROLE MEYER says:
Oh the white cabin!! What gal would not love to spend some time in there!
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formoso says:
The one with HOME SIGN, i hope that pictures are her family not just a design.
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