A LITTLE PREP IN MY STEP

The past few weeks I've been pulling together examples of 'preppy' interiors for a little project, and in doing some serious searching was reminded of this over the top home designed by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke, featured in the belated Domino...
Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke.preppy trad
They describe the style as "British country manor souped up with splashes of color."
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And indeed it feels very British Colonial meets Florida, with a hit of feminine charm.
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It's definitely not for the faint of heart, but I love how happy it feels! What do you think? And, while we're at it, would you say this falls under the category of preppy? How do you define a 'preppy' style interior??

31 comments:

  1. A Gift Wrapped Life13.4.11

    That is one exhuberant interior. Fearless. Love the mix!

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  2. dana elizabeth13.4.11

    I think you might like this story from a VERY preppy dorm room!

    http://sunshinybay.com/2011/01/12/dorm-life/

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  3. cassandra13.4.11

    dana - i've seen it and it's INSANE!! so so good!

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  4. Anonymous13.4.11

    Dana, that is as preppy as preppy gets. The ties! The paisley & plaid!! LOVE.

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  5. Kelli13.4.11

    absolutely love the bold stripe wood floor and the different color matting in the frames!

    http://fashionfeteonline.blogspot.com/

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  6. Design Blooms13.4.11

    Wowza! That is wild stuff..When I think of preppy I think, plaid, pastels, leather, and popped collars.

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  7. MoviesDiary13.4.11

    woooowww I just had a flash of my dream house, I don't know about preppy, but it definitely looks sooo british. Simply love it :)

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  8. Cat13.4.11

    Absolutely GORGEOUS interiors! Love it when ppl take a risk and it works!!!!
    LOVE your blog too!
    xoxo
    Cat@BudgetBlonde.com

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  9. Appletree13.4.11

    It was in Trad Home today. So I guess it's trad!

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  10. Unknown13.4.11

    i want the tiny painting on the last photo so bad :)

    http://girlynote.blogspot.com

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  11. Unknown13.4.11

    Wow, I definitely feel very happy just looking at the photos, I can only imagine it is a fab little place to call home!
    And I would LOVE to paint bold stripes on the floor of one of our rooms! I already know the husband will veto and give me that "you want to do what?" look, but it would totally be a dream come true.

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  12. Sweet Pea (formerly Alice)13.4.11

    it definitely made me happy!

    Just a Silhouette

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  13. Anonymous13.4.11

    I think this is fantastic! A great reminder that if you surround yourself with things you love that inspire you, you can't go wrong!

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  14. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass13.4.11

    My daughter would adore it! I love it but it is a little too busy for me.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  15. Style With K13.4.11

    cool blog!i like all here


    are we following each other?? I always follow back! i love the feedback! = )


    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

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  16. designchic13.4.11

    Absolutely love the first image...those painted herringbone floors are amazing!!

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  17. Krissy (Shimmer Like Gold)13.4.11

    Such personality! I love all of the bright colours and the patterns, oh the patterns!

    When I think preppy, generally I think of something with a bit of a nautical flair... navy, wide stripes, burlap, twine. :)

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  18. CDS13.4.11

    What an incredible group of spaces!!

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  19. red ticking13.4.11

    love love love... miss you friend...xoxo

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  20. Callie Grayson13.4.11

    love this post!
    Completely happy preppy!! that striped carpet on the stairs is totally rocking!
    xx
    callie

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  21. Lily13.4.11

    So fabulous and over the top !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  22. Lisa13.4.11

    Love all the great colors ...and The fabric ceiling in the bedroom -amazing.

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  23. Julie13.4.11

    Dreamy!!


    www.inloveiwascreated.blogspot.com

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  24. ale_dolo14.4.11

    i like this post

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  25. Lilacandgrey14.4.11

    ADORE!

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  26. In a State of Luxe14.4.11

    Oh gosh! To have clients that are brave enough to trust that concept...what a joy! And the outcome is amazing

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  27. jillian :: cornflake dreams.14.4.11

    i love all the stripes :) xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  28. GlamaMama14.4.11

    Wow....adore that first pic!! The mixture of florals, checks and herringbone painted floors is to die for!!
    Christine from http://.decorbychristine.com

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  29. Jerico Jien14.4.11

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  30. Where the Style Things Are15.4.11

    thank you SO much for posting this - it's my favorite spread in Domino EVER and I have not been able to find it again since the actual issue!

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  31. Jerico Jien16.4.11

    I like the stripe design of the stairs and the white background with all the very nice portraits. Passing by these stair would be a cool experience. It must be very comfy to your feet too because the carpet seem to be soft as i can see in the picture.

    The room ceiling is also fantastic. And the chandelier looks like a beautiful set of tea cups flipped around. Very nice.

    "Jerico of | canister vacuum"

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