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Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

Is preppy making a comeback? Designers say this 'umbrella term' aesthetic is back with a fresh new look for 2025 – here's how to style it just right

Ralph Lauren Kailee Blalock Katie Davis Nathan Schroder Sean Symington Creative Tonic Design
Preppy snug room with blue and white gingham wallpaper, a gallery wall, light blue corner sofa with a rattan scalloped coffee table.

Preppy interiors are currently having a bit of a revival. But truly, they never really went away.

One of the most timeless, all-American interior design styles out there, the preppy interior design trend is rooted in East Coast heritage – think Nantucket cottages and Cape Cod charm – yet ready to be reimagined to adapt to contemporary life.

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