America at 250: The Timeless Design Styles That Have Endured Through the Centuries

Traditional coastal home with white shiplap walls, large windows, a dining table with green chairs, a floral sofa with a wooden console and two lamps behind it and a green peacock chair in the corner.

July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of America's independence, so naturally, at Homes & Gardens, before we kick off the weekend celebrations, we wanted to look back at the last 250 years of U.S. design. Which styles and interior design trends have endured since the very beginning?

The evolution of the American home has, of course, changed dramatically over the past 250 years, but some styles have stood the test of time, adapting to modern lifestyles and preferences. Many of today's biggest design trends have roots in the past, and because the design world has spent much of 2026 looking back for inspiration, these classic styles have never felt more du jour.