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Colonial Revival

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Editorial illustration for What Authentic American Colonial Interior Design Looks Like—and How to Tell It From Colonial Revival
Hearth & Home

What Authentic American Colonial Interior Design Looks Like—and How to Tell It From Colonial Revival

Authentic American Colonial interior design reflects the simple, functional homes of 17th- and 18th-century settlers, built from local materials and handmade furnishings. It is often confused with Colonial Revival, a later, more decorative style that emerged in the late 19th century.

Ingrid Larson·October 20, 2026
Editorial illustration for The American Foursquare: How to Spot the Box House That Shaped Early 20th-Century Neighborhoods
Hearth & Home

The American Foursquare: How to Spot the Box House That Shaped Early 20th-Century Neighborhoods

Learn to identify the American Foursquare, a common two-story "box house" characterized by its square floor plan, pyramidal roof, and wide front porch. Discover its efficient interior layout and the Craftsman or Colonial Revival details that builders often added.

Charlotte Beaumont·October 20, 2026