What is American style in the interior and does it exist at all? Yes and no. America is a country that has adopted many different cultures and climatic zones under its roof. These two factors, coupled with the signs of the times, gave rise to a variety of American interiors.

The history of the traditional American style can be roughly divided into several stages. It originates in colonial America. At that time, the typical American interior was a simplified version of British classics, adapted to the new conditions of life. 

In the 1920s, Art Deco fashion transformed the homes of American aristocrats and the nouveau riche, adding gloss and glamor a la The Great Gatsby to them. Later, the country style settled in the suburbs. All this time, technical progress has influenced the way of life, way of life and the interior, embedding new everyday scenarios into the traditional environment. So, speaking of American classics, one can mean one of these periods or an approach to the design of space that exists at the intersection of genres.

Freedom-loving interior

The main thing in American-style interior design is status, comfort and practicality. The atmosphere can be characterized by the epithets “good quality”, “cozy”, “family”.

You can recognize such an interior by its love of space and open plans. The central semantic zone includes the combined areas of the kitchen, living room and dining room. It is not customary to erect obstacles between zones. Only bedrooms and restrooms are hidden behind walls and doors in American homes.

The approach to the design of the space is eclectic, but the colors are restrained. Loves natural shades: warm spicy and cool blue tones.  

The furniture is massive, monochromatic, unpretentious, without sharp corners and complex design solutions. In the living room area, voluminous sofas and armchairs are grouped around a low coffee table, always a welcome guest – a fireplace. In the bedroom, the furnishings are as laconic as possible, the focus is on a large double bed. In traditional American cuisine, there is always a kitchen island, the set is located along the walls.

The light scenario in the American house reminds of British roots, as in the English interior there are many local light sources: floor lamps, sconces, table lamps. A prerequisite is good access to natural light, and not only where we are used to. A characteristic feature of the American style in the interior is the window in the bathroom.

American style in your home 

This simple, understandable and accessible style can take root in a country house or a spacious city apartment. The main thing is not to lock it in the rooms, here at least a layout is required that unites the kitchen with the living room. The rest is simple. On the floor there is parquet, solid board or laminate, the walls are painted in neutral light colors and, if desired, are decorated with moldings, wallpaper with a small floral pattern can be used as interior accents. The ceilings are light and smooth. The furniture is simple and functional.