My husband and I lived in a cape cod style house for almost 20 years. It was built in 1759 in a New England shoreline town. When we moved in, in the 1980s, it still had no closets. Fortunately, a bathroom had been installed in the original birthing room, off the keeping room and a small kitchen had been added to the back. It was a half cape, but with a gambrel roof, center door and chimney and one window on each side. The house was so small that during winter power outages, fires in the three fireplaces could still heat the house. Your presentation does a nice job of showing the range of styles used in current interiors. That house took so much time for my husband to renovate, (20 years) that the next house we bought was a new colonial style.
Hello Kathleen, it was lovely reading the history of your previous home and it sounds very authentic to the style, especially having been built in 1759!! I remember looking at the original floor plans and seeing the keeping room as the central multi-purpose room? Have a beautiful week xx
Hello Barb B! Thank you for your suggestions. We will most likely expand further on these styles in the future. For now, I'd recommend you watch some of our previous videos on these styles if you haven't already :) xx Antique Styling: th-cam.com/video/ZvdTmvSy5M8/w-d-xo.html English Traditional: th-cam.com/video/uhTPtRJlFO4/w-d-xo.html French Kitchens: th-cam.com/video/WbwCeP5W_4I/w-d-xo.html
This is my 3rd in a row within the hour. I slipped into binge watching. It's really not b/c of the cute Aussie English, but b/c of the well-illustrated ideas. Even though I'm terribly poor, I've managed to incorporate a lot of the ideas I've seen on this channel into my space. I've studied the history of interiors off and on for 4 decades and finally know what works for me, not just appeals to me. I did go backwards though. I'm just getting to painting walls. I rent, so hesitated. They've switched colors since I've moved in so I might as well make myself happy.
So happy to hear you are loving the videos and especially to hear how creative you are in terms of creating a home you love with the resources you have, that is inspiring! Do you have a favourite design style? Xx
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoy todays video covering Cape Cod inspired interiors. A larger portion of the video is dedicated to the architectural features of this style, highlighting the evolution of the exterior, and I hope you enjoy learning some of the history :) While there is no 'definitive' guide to decorating Cape Cod interiors, many homes showcase nautical accents, as well as traditional Early American furniture pieces. Let me know in the comments below if you enjoy this style and other styles you would like to see xx
Do a comparison between Cape Cod and Hampton....because those are 2 different styles , 2 different areas and 2 different amounts of wealth . The "Hamptons" are basically the summer beach homes on Long Island, NY of the wealthy NYC people. "Cape Cod" is more historical, older and regular year round homes of people in Massachusetts. Both styles are in the North East coast of the US......then there is the California southwest coast & can't forget the Southern coastal states..all totally different styles. As the country 'grew' it evolved into the "Victorian" housing..those are interesting especially when you see ultra modern furnishings mixed with some antiques
Hi Suzie as always enjoyed your video especially your detailed explanation of cape code structures. Its always interesting to know how these styles came about. Background music is very enjoyable too. Thanks and regards.
@@maddscientist3170 Hello Madd Scientist, thank you for a great suggestion :) You seem very knowledgable about interior design and the history behind certain styles, what sparked this inspiration and passion for you? xx
This is in my favorite part of the country: New England, legacy of the Boston Brahmin, birthplace of the Ivy Leagues, stomping ground to the Robber Barons, the US abolition movement and nation's oldest, elite families. Later they evolved the concept of low-key wealth, anonymous charity and educational endowments. After all, some of them had haughty, meanspirited parents who abused the poor. Many Victorian Era rich ladies lead social justice movements that forever shaped our nation's identity and sense of duty among the rich: noblesse oblige.
Hello MaryAnn, yes I agree with you. The combination of muted neutral colours with pops to energise the space and add character. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching! Suzie x
Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and even after many years in California, Cape Cod is my mental go to place. This video takes it to a new level!.. Love chinoiserie and ginger jars in any decor and have it and blue and white pops every where in our home ! I would love a video on grand millennial style.
Hello Debra! Thank you for watching and I am happy you found the video relaxing and inspiring. A few others have also recommended the Grand Millennial style so we will be sure to add to our video brainstorm ideas :) xx
Absolutely adorable ❣️♥️❣️… this is an ocean of class and at the same time sooo peaceful… I live in Japan; near the beach; quite similar my decor but you gave me many pointers and relieved that I am doing quite well in my decor ♥️
THANK YOU, this episode solved my dilemma. I leave in a Cape Codesh house built in the 50s. I plan to enhance its tired look. I had been surfing the internet for ideas as I wrote the descriptions of the changes I dreamed for this lovely house (to me anyways). I just shared this episode with my architect to help him understand my dream. My home sets on a 3-acre property, and my large garden is known as the hydrangea wonderland. How appropriate. Thanks amillion for the inspiration.
You're so welcome! It's fantastic to hear that the episode provided you with the inspiration you needed for your Cape Cod-style house. Your vision sounds wonderful, and with your architect's help, I'm sure you'll transform it into something truly magical. The hydrangea wonderland in your garden sounds enchanting and perfectly fitting. Wishing you all the best as you bring your dream home to life! Suzie xx
Just beautiful one of my favourite styles also , less formal than English & French style but also my likes . I need 3 houses 😄one for each wouldn’t that be nice , I just love beautiful homes . Thank you for doing this style just beautiful cozy & also elegant in a casual way I ve always loved blue & white lots of ginger jars which I have purchased for my home ☺️
Haha I can definitely relate Rita! I find each week that I cover a new style I fall in love with it. I have a feeling moving forward mixing complementary elements from different design styles will gain popularity and help to create a truly personal interior xx
Enjoyed the variety of this style. The first time I used an outdoor shower, that was part of the homes design, was in Cape Cod. I've wanted one ever since.
Thank you so much for your lovely videos. They are truly a wonderful resource. I have discovered that I love a mix of Hamptons,British Colonial, and Cale Cod style when I’m working on decorating my home. Had I not come across Your channel I would have never known this and would have been spending much more money trying to figure out why I was unhappy with the modern interior I had. Much love from the US xoxo
This is such a lovely comment to receive Luna! So great that you have found value and direction through watching the videos and especially that you have been able to borrow elements from a few styles to make your own xx
You describe my home and many homes around me perfectly. I live in a Cape Cod that my husband and I built, in a seaside community in Nova Scotia. Cape Cod design are very colonial that showcase the love of the sea and the gardens that surrounds them. Nice job.
Hello Michele, I just looked up the area you mentioned and it looks very idyllic! Especially with the beautiful lakes. Had you always envisioned building a Cape Cod style home? xx
@@suzieandersonhome, Yes, we have lived in a Cape Cod many years ago in another seaside town, but this time we wanted a custom built Cape that could have all the modern needs of today. You should look up where I live, a town called Chester NS, it is a sail boating seaside community with 360+ beach seaside islands.. img.marinas.com/v2/e23481991499a78b8a7a6bbdad86b862bb424f1bff3d68e49b44121d5e7b3819.jpg
Your videos are so calm to watch and listen to. I especially appreciate this as I have been recovering from a concussion/brain injury due to a car accident I was in 1 year ago. Unfortunately and medically unable to work as a kitchen and bathroom designer/ project coordinator. I have spent much of my recuperation time watching design TH-cam videos and I have to say that yours is one of my favourite because it is so calming and not at all cringey like so many others out there on TH-cam. Keep doing what you’re doing… there is a market out there for it and it is amazing ❤
Dear Chaka Virs, thank you for taking the time to share this kind feedback, we definitely appreciate it. I am happy to hear that the videos offer a sense of calm especially during your recovery. I am sending healing thoughts your way and we look forward to sharing more xx
I love Cape Cod style homes as much as I love Cape Cod!! We have a large subdivision of homes that I believe were built for the servicemen returning home from WWII. Most if not all of them are Cape Cod style. They were the most adorable homes when I was growing up. So well cared for and practical for smaller families and couples. I loved driving through that neighborhood. Sadly many are being let go by owners given sub prime mortgages before the last crash. 😢
How amazing @AcornHillHomestead that you have that subdivision of homes in the Cape Cod style. It certainly would be a gorgeous place to drive through and live! Let's hope people continue to preserve these gorgeous homes for us all to enjoy. Suzie x
I love all of this. I am considering buying a Cape Cod in the Midwest and needed some inspiration. The mixture of elements really appeal to me. I loved all the examples, as thrifter it’s a look that can be easily achieved.
What's not to love. Sorry I don't live in a climate where climbing roses grow on a trellis all the way up to the roof. Beautiful Cape Cod, Nantucket, New England😍👍
My kind of decorating English and French country, plus a bit of my own personal style that reflects my INFJ personality as a professional artist i.e. former retired NYC fashion illustrator/floral designer for over 50 years and a pianist/composer that lives on Cape Cod and has for most of my 74 years. Grew up spending summers in my late grandparents and late mother's home, a lovely antique Cape Cod three quarter house built in 1776 that had no doorknobs only black wrought iron latches on the doors, low ceilings and two lovely pretty bedrooms with tiny flower print wallpaper and wrought iron framed beds under the eaves upstairs! And had my own country decorating business and art business in the past while raising three daughters. Thank you for adding your creative ideas as well~ 🙂💗💜💚🎹🎼🎨🖼🫖
Dear Brenda, thank you for sharing about your personal style! I love that you have seen the connection between personality, vocation and the home environment and how to create a space that supports that creativity and introspection. The home you spent summers in sounds very beautiful and authentic. Have a great week xx
I’ve been enjoying your content on designs. I have a beach house on the coast of Washington state. Much cooler than most coastal shores but nevertheless it’s beautiful. This has helped me with somethings I wanna change up. Keep posting I’m a fan.
Hello Cheryl, thank you for your suggestion! We will add primitive colonial to our video brainstorm. Since we already covered Cape Cod in this video it may be difficult to expand but we will consider :) xx
Loved the calm music and soft voice approach to this video. The content was so well done. I could have watched and listened longer😊 would love to see vintage cottage both in the states and English. Well done.
I lived in a Cape cod house in my teenage years. Kitchen , living room one bathroom two beds downstairs and up a spiral staircase between the two beds ds, were two more beds upstairs. HOWEVER later on they added a semi formal dining room with all windows on one side and backdoor and windows on the other side, then theres another living room , bedroom and bathroom after that , then the door to the garage . We used to call the 4 beds the kids zone and ithe other side the parent zone. It was a cool house..
Hello Cori! The home you lived in sounds like it had a lot of history and very true to the original Cape Cod style home, especially as it allowed for extensions later on. Thank you for sharing and I am sure you have a lot of memories of those years xx
oh Suzie, I wish I could afford you to consult. I'm renovating an awful Cape Cod style home, not on the coast, but in Central Tablelands. A lot of what you have suggested in this video I have done naturally. I moved here from coastal Sydney, due to family reasons, and am having to try an upgrade this very out of place Cape Cod style (obviously kit home built in the 80's!!!). My main concern, is whilst I love, and lived the "coastal Hamptons Style" life in Sydney, how do I adapt this to a more country, historic village (Perthville) near Bathurst? I don't want to be kitsch, and try to be coastal in the country. What I'm trying to meld into a style is "Framptry" - French, Hamptons & Country. It's a minefield and a challenge let me tell you!
Hello Amanda! Thank you for your comment. It definitely sounds like you are on the right track and I can imagine it could be overwhelming at times, especially renovating a house with history. Have you watched our video on relaxed country style? th-cam.com/video/k-_NqYvvM_Q/w-d-xo.html It may resonate with you and could find ways to bring in decorative elements from the Hamptons that you enjoy, such as ginger jars, natural collected elements, soft furnishings e.t.c. xx
Hi Suzie, the 1st cape shown on your vid is actually very similar to what I am buying in Stamford ct, about an hour north of nyc. 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath . No basement. Defintly interested in making all the right moves on the inside and out.... But the budget is on a shoe string. Wondering if you can point me to some designers who may be interested in helping out with ideas. 1950's New England cape. I am looking so foreard to taking a dive into you vids. Thanx.
Dear John! Thank you for your comment and question. Your home sounds lovely :) Unfortunately it is difficult for me to provide individual advice and recommendations over TH-cam as it needs to be within the context of your entire home, design preferences, lifestyle, lighting e.t.c. Thank you for understanding xx
No thanks. There are literally hundreds of travel trailer, campers and tiny houses on wheels already here on uTube that have been refurbished . Suzie has a fantastic channel as it is. Please don’t go there.
Hello PT, thanks for tuning in today to our Live Chat. One of my favourite books is Travel Home where gorgeous inspirations from travels are brought home and tastefully incorporated into homes. We will put that idea on our video list. Have a gorgeous weekend. x
@@parkerposey788 Thanks Parker Posey for your support. I can imagine there are a host of videos like that on offer as so many people have chosen to travel close to home due to covid. I don't know if you have seen the book Nomad at Home. It is very beautifully done offering style inspiration from travels. Could be done nicely I think??! xx
@@parkerposey788 I think you've misunderstood the term 'Nomad' when it comes to decorating styles. It's now a recognised trend, when tastefully done. Nothing to do with trailer homes or tiny homes. And I'm not talking faded Tibetan flags and cheap tribal masks. And, of course, everybody's taste is different - which is why Suzie covers so many different styles.
If you’ve ever watched the movie Something’s Gotta Give (Dianne Keaton + Jack Nicholson) the house featured in that is the most gorgeous example of Cape Cod style I’ve ever seen!
Hello Petal, that is actually one of my favourite films! I have probably watched it 15 times... or more!! Aren't the interiors just stunning? I am glad you love that movie as well xx
Oh wow! Sooo beaUtiful. For the exception of all things wicker, shiplap and the blue green nautical colour palate, the interior decor seems Transitional, yes? Or is it just me?
Hello Ca Bo! I can definitely see some transitional elements, with a lean towards a more relaxed, primitive and rustic approach to decorating in Cape Cod homes. However, I can see in a contemporary Cape home that isn't based by the sea that a transitional interior would work well :) xx
Thank you Madd Scientist! I find the Devol Kitchens blog has a nice summary of Shaker paint colours: www.devolkitchens.co.uk/blog/the-shaker-paint-collection-by-devol As mentioned at the beginning of the video, the beauty of this style is its rich history and evolution, which allows for a few different approaches to decorating the interior xx
Hello Mon Evaluation, I am curious to know what style of lighting and lamp shades you are drawn to? I am not sure about the ease of shipping from Belgium but there are some wonderful handcrafted pieces from Frezzoli frezoli.com/en/ xx
I’m in the middle of building a small house (750sq). I sent pictures to my children and said look how far I’ve gotten they said it looks like Noah’s ark. After viewing your video it actually looks like a cape. It will be heated by a woodstove. I’m designing a fireplace area with stone where the woodstove may rest. The pipe will go through the wall instead of straight up through the roof. I wasn’t really sure what design I was going for because all of this is just out of my head and not really on paper. Looking at your video makes me realize that what I’m designing is between an English country style and Cape. Did these Cape homes come from the design of English homes?
Hello! Wow what a fun (& I'm sure challenging at times) project. It sounds very cosy with nice rustic touches. What inspired you to build from scratch? To answer your question this is a nice little summary I found about the design of the original Cape Cods: 'The first Cape Cod style homes were built by Puritan colonists who came to America in the late 17th century. They modeled their homes after the half-timbered houses of their English homeland, but adapted the style to the stormy New England weather.' - Source: ThoughtCo. Hope this helps xx
These interiors are lovely, but many could not physically fit in an actual Cape. FWIW, my sister owned a Cape on Cape Cod built in 1760. Actual Cape style involves wonky but charming wide board floors, a narrow steep stairway, small rooms, and no closets. I love Capes, but they’re not for everyone.
Hello Anne! Thank you for your comment :) Wow, how great to read that your sister owner a cape built in 1760, I can imagine so much history and original details. It is clear to me that the popularity of this style is what led to the many evolutions over time, with additional rooms being added, multiple stories and reworked staircases (as opposed to the original captains stairway). xx
Thank you for the suggestion! We will add 'Log Cabin' to our video brainstorm. For now you might enjoy our video on Chalet style interiors: th-cam.com/video/AOgTDLCaPEY/w-d-xo.html
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My husband and I lived in a cape cod style house for almost 20 years. It was built in 1759 in a New England shoreline town. When we moved in, in the 1980s, it still had no closets. Fortunately, a bathroom had been installed in the original birthing room, off the keeping room and a small kitchen had been added to the back. It was a half cape, but with a gambrel roof, center door and chimney and one window on each side. The house was so small that during winter power outages, fires in the three fireplaces could still heat the house. Your presentation does a nice job of showing the range of styles used in current interiors. That house took so much time for my husband to renovate, (20 years) that the next house we bought was a new colonial style.
Hello Kathleen, it was lovely reading the history of your previous home and it sounds very authentic to the style, especially having been built in 1759!! I remember looking at the original floor plans and seeing the keeping room as the central multi-purpose room? Have a beautiful week xx
Wow. The history in that house.
Any English or French Decorating is fabulous to watch! Antique videos are fun as well!
Hello Barb B! Thank you for your suggestions. We will most likely expand further on these styles in the future. For now, I'd recommend you watch some of our previous videos on these styles if you haven't already :) xx
Antique Styling: th-cam.com/video/ZvdTmvSy5M8/w-d-xo.html
English Traditional: th-cam.com/video/uhTPtRJlFO4/w-d-xo.html
French Kitchens: th-cam.com/video/WbwCeP5W_4I/w-d-xo.html
This is my 3rd in a row within the hour. I slipped into binge watching. It's really not b/c of the cute Aussie English, but b/c of the well-illustrated ideas. Even though I'm terribly poor, I've managed to incorporate a lot of the ideas I've seen on this channel into my space. I've studied the history of interiors off and on for 4 decades and finally know what works for me, not just appeals to me. I did go backwards though. I'm just getting to painting walls. I rent, so hesitated. They've switched colors since I've moved in so I might as well make myself happy.
So happy to hear you are loving the videos and especially to hear how creative you are in terms of creating a home you love with the resources you have, that is inspiring! Do you have a favourite design style? Xx
Hello everyone! I hope you enjoy todays video covering Cape Cod inspired interiors. A larger portion of the video is dedicated to the architectural features of this style, highlighting the evolution of the exterior, and I hope you enjoy learning some of the history :) While there is no 'definitive' guide to decorating Cape Cod interiors, many homes showcase nautical accents, as well as traditional Early American furniture pieces. Let me know in the comments below if you enjoy this style and other styles you would like to see xx
Do a comparison between Cape Cod and Hampton....because those are 2 different styles , 2 different areas and 2 different amounts of wealth . The "Hamptons" are basically the summer beach homes on Long Island, NY of the wealthy NYC people. "Cape Cod" is more historical, older and regular year round homes of people in Massachusetts. Both styles are in the North East coast of the US......then there is the California southwest coast & can't forget the Southern coastal states..all totally different styles. As the country 'grew' it evolved into the "Victorian" housing..those are interesting especially when you see ultra modern furnishings mixed with some antiques
Hi Suzie as always enjoyed your video especially your detailed explanation of cape code structures. Its always interesting to know how these styles came about. Background music is very enjoyable too. Thanks and regards.
@@maddscientist3170 Hello Madd Scientist, thank you for a great suggestion :) You seem very knowledgable about interior design and the history behind certain styles, what sparked this inspiration and passion for you? xx
@@marthahoffmann8674 Thank you so much Martha! We look forward to sharing more and I am happy you found the video informative xx
This is in my favorite part of the country: New England, legacy of the Boston Brahmin, birthplace of the Ivy Leagues, stomping ground to the Robber Barons, the US abolition movement and nation's oldest, elite families. Later they evolved the concept of low-key wealth, anonymous charity and educational endowments. After all, some of them had haughty, meanspirited parents who abused the poor. Many Victorian Era rich ladies lead social justice movements that forever shaped our nation's identity and sense of duty among the rich: noblesse oblige.
Love the color palette on Cape Cod. Love a white kitchen and soft hues with pops of color. ❤
Hello MaryAnn, yes I agree with you. The combination of muted neutral colours with pops to energise the space and add character. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching! Suzie x
Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring. I was born and raised in Massachusetts and even after many years in California, Cape Cod is my mental go to place. This video takes it to a new level!.. Love chinoiserie and ginger jars in any decor and have it and blue and white pops every where in our home ! I would love a video on grand millennial style.
Hello Debra! Thank you for watching and I am happy you found the video relaxing and inspiring. A few others have also recommended the Grand Millennial style so we will be sure to add to our video brainstorm ideas :) xx
Absolutely adorable ❣️♥️❣️… this is an ocean of class and at the same time sooo peaceful… I live in Japan; near the beach; quite similar my decor but you gave me many pointers and relieved that I am doing quite well in my decor ♥️
Hello Martinez! How special to read you live in Japan and that this style resonates with your current interior. What area are you based in? x
THANK YOU, this episode solved my dilemma. I leave in a Cape Codesh house built in the 50s. I plan to enhance its tired look. I had been surfing the internet for ideas as I wrote the descriptions of the changes I dreamed for this lovely house (to me anyways). I just shared this episode with my architect to help him understand my dream. My home sets on a 3-acre property, and my large garden is known as the hydrangea wonderland. How appropriate. Thanks amillion for the inspiration.
You're so welcome! It's fantastic to hear that the episode provided you with the inspiration you needed for your Cape Cod-style house. Your vision sounds wonderful, and with your architect's help, I'm sure you'll transform it into something truly magical. The hydrangea wonderland in your garden sounds enchanting and perfectly fitting. Wishing you all the best as you bring your dream home to life! Suzie xx
I didn’t realise how much I loved this style until I watched this great video, thank you thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊
Hello Sue, I am happy to read you enjoyed this style and it reignited your love for these homes! xx
Just beautiful one of my favourite styles also , less formal than English & French style but also my likes . I need 3 houses 😄one for each wouldn’t that be nice , I just love beautiful homes . Thank you for doing this style just beautiful cozy & also elegant in a casual way I ve always loved blue & white lots of ginger jars which I have purchased for my home ☺️
Haha I can definitely relate Rita! I find each week that I cover a new style I fall in love with it. I have a feeling moving forward mixing complementary elements from different design styles will gain popularity and help to create a truly personal interior xx
Excellent presentation, so much detail! Love the design elements shown, including the external elements ! Thank you!
Hello Helen, I am so glad you resonated with this style and appreciate the external elements too xx
Enjoyed the variety of this style. The first time I used an outdoor shower, that was part of the homes design, was in Cape Cod. I've wanted one ever since.
Hello Julie! I am happy you enjoyed the variety of this style. I hope you are able to live your dream of having a Cape Cod in the near future! xx
Thank you so much for your lovely videos. They are truly a wonderful resource. I have discovered that I love a mix of Hamptons,British Colonial, and Cale Cod style when I’m working on decorating my home. Had I not come across Your channel I would have never known this and would have been spending much more money trying to figure out why I was unhappy with the modern interior I had. Much love from the US xoxo
This is such a lovely comment to receive Luna! So great that you have found value and direction through watching the videos and especially that you have been able to borrow elements from a few styles to make your own xx
You describe my home and many homes around me perfectly. I live in a Cape Cod that my husband and I built, in a seaside community in Nova Scotia. Cape Cod design are very colonial that showcase the love of the sea and the gardens that surrounds them. Nice job.
Typical of the NE coast line of the US & Canada
Hello Michele, I just looked up the area you mentioned and it looks very idyllic! Especially with the beautiful lakes. Had you always envisioned building a Cape Cod style home? xx
@@suzieandersonhome, Yes, we have lived in a Cape Cod many years ago in another seaside town, but this time we wanted a custom built Cape that could have all the modern needs of today. You should look up where I live, a town called Chester NS, it is a sail boating seaside community with 360+ beach seaside islands.. img.marinas.com/v2/e23481991499a78b8a7a6bbdad86b862bb424f1bff3d68e49b44121d5e7b3819.jpg
Also know as Mahone Bay Nova Scotia
Your videos are so calm to watch and listen to. I especially appreciate this as I have been recovering from a concussion/brain injury due to a car accident I was in 1 year ago. Unfortunately and medically unable to work as a kitchen and bathroom designer/ project coordinator. I have spent much of my recuperation time watching design TH-cam videos and I have to say that yours is one of my favourite because it is so calming and not at all cringey like so many others out there on TH-cam.
Keep doing what you’re doing… there is a market out there for it and it is amazing ❤
Dear Chaka Virs, thank you for taking the time to share this kind feedback, we definitely appreciate it. I am happy to hear that the videos offer a sense of calm especially during your recovery. I am sending healing thoughts your way and we look forward to sharing more xx
Cape Cod has always been my desired choice. I just love it so much.
I can see why Susan! It is very classic and versatile xx
Colonial with lots of maple furniture and wallpaper 😊
Lovely! What type of wallpaper? Xx
I appreciate your thoughtful and thorough video! I have just purchased my first home - a Cape Cod - and have been looking for inspiration. Thank you!
How exciting and special that you just purchased your first home. So glad the video was helpful xx
I grew up in a 3/4 and a full Cape Cod home in Massachusetts. Thanks for sharing this information with the (as always) exquisite music. 🥰
How special Nadine! I am glad you enjoyed the information and visuals xx
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WHAT I LOVE ABOUT YOUR CONTENT...IS THAT YOU ARE SO THERAL. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PASSION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Gwn! We definitely look forward to sharing more and great to know you share the passion xx
I love Cape Cod style homes as much as I love Cape Cod!! We have a large subdivision of homes that I believe were built for the servicemen returning home from WWII. Most if not all of them are Cape Cod style. They were the most adorable homes when I was growing up. So well cared for and practical for smaller families and couples. I loved driving through that neighborhood. Sadly many are being let go by owners given sub prime mortgages before the last crash. 😢
How amazing @AcornHillHomestead that you have that subdivision of homes in the Cape Cod style. It certainly would be a gorgeous place to drive through and live! Let's hope people continue to preserve these gorgeous homes for us all to enjoy. Suzie x
Simply.... wow.
Thank you for another beautiful and inspiring video. Gorgeous! Please, might there be more on dark or light academia? Thank you - Nora
Hello Nora, thank you for your comment! We will consider doing a shorter video covering light academia :) Thank you for sharing xx
I love all of this. I am considering buying a Cape Cod in the Midwest and needed some inspiration. The mixture of elements really appeal to me. I loved all the examples, as thrifter it’s a look that can be easily achieved.
Thank you Tracy L, I am so glad the video inspired you especially since you are consider a Cape Cod home xx
Informative calming lovely design tips!
Beautifully done!
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I am so glad you loved the style Sharleen xx
Throughly enjoyable, thank you.
Thank you for watching Ava! I am glad you enjoyed this style xx
Hello Ava how are you doing today?
What's not to love.
Sorry I don't live in a climate where climbing roses grow on a trellis all the way up to the roof.
Beautiful Cape Cod, Nantucket, New England😍👍
I agree Kim! For me this style evokes instant relaxation xx
Exquisite! What a lot of time, creativity, and effort went into the making of this video. One of my all time favorites! Just subscribed.
Hello LV, thank you for the kind words and support. Very happy to have you part of the community xx
My kind of decorating English and French country, plus a bit of my own personal style that reflects my INFJ personality as a professional artist i.e. former retired NYC fashion illustrator/floral designer for over 50 years and a pianist/composer that lives on Cape Cod and has for most of my 74 years. Grew up spending summers in my late grandparents and late mother's home, a lovely antique Cape Cod three quarter house built in 1776 that had no doorknobs only black wrought iron latches on the doors, low ceilings and two lovely pretty bedrooms with tiny flower print wallpaper and wrought iron framed beds under the eaves upstairs! And had my own country decorating business and art business in the past while raising three daughters. Thank you for adding your creative ideas as well~ 🙂💗💜💚🎹🎼🎨🖼🫖
Dear Brenda, thank you for sharing about your personal style! I love that you have seen the connection between personality, vocation and the home environment and how to create a space that supports that creativity and introspection. The home you spent summers in sounds very beautiful and authentic. Have a great week xx
@@suzieandersonhome Thank you, much appreciated! Have a great week as well!
Beautiful! Thank you ❤
Our pleasure! So glad you enjoyed this one x Suzie
Loving your inspiration
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That's great! Thanks for letting me know Jesus. Have a beautiful weekend. Suzie x
So very lovely!
As a decorator/designer 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼so well done
Great to connect! Thanks for watching xx
Your channel's content is so gorgeous!
Thank you so much Sarah xx
Beautiful!
Thank you Lorraine xx
I always look forward to your videos. Love this videos content. These are the touches I fantasise about for my home. Thank you🙏
Hello P Man, thank you for your kind words and support. I hope these tips help you with your home design xx
@@suzieandersonhome absolutely they do!🙏
I’ve been enjoying your content on designs. I have a beach house on the coast of Washington state. Much cooler than most coastal shores but nevertheless it’s beautiful. This has helped me with somethings I wanna change up. Keep posting I’m a fan.
Hello Marilyn! How special that you have a beach house. I am glad this video inspired you and I appreciate your support xx Suzie
I would love to see Georgian style next. Thank you.
Hello Ellen, we have actually covered Georgian style previously. You can watch the video here: th-cam.com/video/iFu-_sHSux0/w-d-xo.html xx
Love Love Love your videos
Thank you so much Kathy! xx
Beautiful. I really enjoyed that. Love all the colours.😀
more intense than the hampton style..I like cape cod better...it is more "personal"
I agree Jennifer, the colour palette is very soothing and relaxing, while still having personality! x
Hello Madd Scientist, yes I find the Cape Cod palette is less predictable than the Hamptons colour palette x
Hi Suzie!!! What an inspirational & well done video.
It's really relaxing to watch & listen your voice. 👌🤗😘💜🌻⭐️👋
Hello Toñi, I am so glad you felt inspired and relaxed xx Thank you for watching
I live on Cape Cod, and you nailed it! Lovely.
That is fantastic to hear Gigi xx
wonderful. thank you.
Thank you Lyn! Xx
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME!CHIC!💎✨💖
Thank you Iwona! I am very glad to hear you loved this style xx
My favourite videos . Thanks again
You are so welcome Janice, I am glad you are enjoying the videos xx
This is beautiful thank you. Can you do primitive colonial? And vintage Cape Cod?
Hello Cheryl, thank you for your suggestion! We will add primitive colonial to our video brainstorm. Since we already covered Cape Cod in this video it may be difficult to expand but we will consider :) xx
Me gusta este estilo de casa tanto exterior como interior. Además la decoración es hermosa.
Loved the calm music and soft voice approach to this video. The content was so well done. I could have watched and listened longer😊 would love to see vintage cottage both in the states and English. Well done.
Dear Debbie, thank you for your suggestion. We will add to our video ideas xx
Oh god, it is soooo beautiful ❤ would love to have my house in this style
I hope you are able to take the steps towards it! xx
Love this style and colours.
Thank you Maureen xx
Beautiful video, relaxing and engaging at the same time, thank you!
Thank you Nina! I am happy you found it relaxing and engaging. Have a great rest of your week xx
Timeless beauty
It definitely is! Thank you for watching Margo x
So chilling and beautiful prepared that I can’t omit congrats❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hello Raquel! So wonderful to hear you loved this style. Have a great week xx
Beautiful and so relaxing 🙂❤️
Hi Emilia! I am so glad to hear you found this style beautiful and relaxing xx
Just came across your channel and love your info and inspiration. Subscribed and look forward to more videos - thank you
Thanks for subscribing Elena and that you find our videos inspiring! Suzie x
Thanks
Beautiful home 👍👍👍
Thank you Lily! xx
Beautiful
Great video. Would love a Cottage ( English/ French) Style video. Thank you!
Thank you for the suggestion :) We will add to our video ideas xx
Beautiful , but no one I know can afford such extravegance
I hope you are able to find elements that you would enjoy in your own home too 😃
Would like more cape code
Thank you for your suggestion Mary! xx
I lived in a Cape cod house in my teenage years. Kitchen , living room one bathroom two beds downstairs and up a spiral staircase between the two beds ds, were two more beds upstairs. HOWEVER later on they added a semi formal dining room with all windows on one side and backdoor and windows on the other side, then theres another living room , bedroom and bathroom after that , then the door to the garage . We used to call the 4 beds the kids zone and ithe other side the parent zone. It was a cool house..
Hello Cori! The home you lived in sounds like it had a lot of history and very true to the original Cape Cod style home, especially as it allowed for extensions later on. Thank you for sharing and I am sure you have a lot of memories of those years xx
Wonderful program. Look forward to more opportunities to learn interior design skills from a pro. 😊
You are very welcome Judi! We look forward to sharing more videos soon x
oh Suzie, I wish I could afford you to consult. I'm renovating an awful Cape Cod style home, not on the coast, but in Central Tablelands. A lot of what you have suggested in this video I have done naturally. I moved here from coastal Sydney, due to family reasons, and am having to try an upgrade this very out of place Cape Cod style (obviously kit home built in the 80's!!!). My main concern, is whilst I love, and lived the "coastal Hamptons Style" life in Sydney, how do I adapt this to a more country, historic village (Perthville) near Bathurst? I don't want to be kitsch, and try to be coastal in the country. What I'm trying to meld into a style is "Framptry" - French, Hamptons & Country. It's a minefield and a challenge let me tell you!
Hello Amanda! Thank you for your comment. It definitely sounds like you are on the right track and I can imagine it could be overwhelming at times, especially renovating a house with history. Have you watched our video on relaxed country style? th-cam.com/video/k-_NqYvvM_Q/w-d-xo.html
It may resonate with you and could find ways to bring in decorative elements from the Hamptons that you enjoy, such as ginger jars, natural collected elements, soft furnishings e.t.c. xx
Hi Suzie, the 1st cape shown on your vid is actually very similar to what I am buying in Stamford ct, about an hour north of nyc. 1600 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bath . No basement.
Defintly interested in making all the right moves on the inside and out.... But the budget is on a shoe string. Wondering if you can point me to some designers who may be interested in helping out with ideas. 1950's New England cape.
I am looking so foreard to taking a dive into you vids.
Thanx.
Dear John! Thank you for your comment and question. Your home sounds lovely :) Unfortunately it is difficult for me to provide individual advice and recommendations over TH-cam as it needs to be within the context of your entire home, design preferences, lifestyle, lighting e.t.c. Thank you for understanding xx
Hi Suzie,
Have you covered 'Nomad" style? (showing travel influences, but done tastefully, of course!)
No thanks. There are literally hundreds of travel trailer, campers and tiny houses on wheels already here on uTube that have been refurbished . Suzie has a fantastic channel as it is. Please don’t go there.
Hello PT, thanks for tuning in today to our Live Chat. One of my favourite books is Travel Home where gorgeous inspirations from travels are brought home and tastefully incorporated into homes. We will put that idea on our video list. Have a gorgeous weekend. x
@@parkerposey788 Thanks Parker Posey for your support. I can imagine there are a host of videos like that on offer as so many people have chosen to travel close to home due to covid. I don't know if you have seen the book Nomad at Home. It is very beautifully done offering style inspiration from travels. Could be done nicely I think??! xx
@@parkerposey788 I think you've misunderstood the term 'Nomad' when it comes to decorating styles. It's now a recognised trend, when tastefully done. Nothing to do with trailer homes or tiny homes. And I'm not talking faded Tibetan flags and cheap tribal masks. And, of course, everybody's taste is different - which is why Suzie covers so many different styles.
Nice to see dark wood coming back
I agree! X
I have been inspired by your videos. Would you consider doing a video on Africa inspired design?
Hello Debra, I am happy to hear you feel inspired! I am not too familiar with Africa inspired design but we will add it to our video ideas :) xx
If you’ve ever watched the movie Something’s Gotta Give (Dianne Keaton + Jack Nicholson) the house featured in that is the most gorgeous example of Cape Cod style I’ve ever seen!
Hello Petal, that is actually one of my favourite films! I have probably watched it 15 times... or more!! Aren't the interiors just stunning? I am glad you love that movie as well xx
I also love that movie. I have to admit that beach house is one if the main reasons I enjoyed it so much. That house was a dream.
Oh wow! Sooo beaUtiful. For the exception of all things wicker, shiplap and the blue green nautical colour palate, the interior decor seems Transitional, yes? Or is it just me?
those are not the traditional colors.....google what the Shaker colors are for paints & those were the colors used historically
Hello Ca Bo! I can definitely see some transitional elements, with a lean towards a more relaxed, primitive and rustic approach to decorating in Cape Cod homes. However, I can see in a contemporary Cape home that isn't based by the sea that a transitional interior would work well :) xx
Thank you Madd Scientist! I find the Devol Kitchens blog has a nice summary of Shaker paint colours: www.devolkitchens.co.uk/blog/the-shaker-paint-collection-by-devol
As mentioned at the beginning of the video, the beauty of this style is its rich history and evolution, which allows for a few different approaches to decorating the interior xx
I live in France and it is challenging to source good quality and tasteful lampshades and lighting. I've had to rely on importing from the UK.
Hello Mon Evaluation, I am curious to know what style of lighting and lamp shades you are drawn to? I am not sure about the ease of shipping from Belgium but there are some wonderful handcrafted pieces from Frezzoli frezoli.com/en/ xx
I am very partial to Laura Ashley, do you have something in that genre? By the way - love your videos.
Hello Marcia! We will be doing a video on Grandmillennial style next week which I think you will enjoy seeing as you love Laura Ashley xx
@@suzieandersonhome Excellent, I will keep an eye out! Thank you
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❤️ Glad you enjoyed the video Vicki! x
I’m in the middle of building a small house (750sq). I sent pictures to my children and said look how far I’ve gotten they said it looks like Noah’s ark. After viewing your video it actually looks like a cape. It will be heated by a woodstove. I’m designing a fireplace area with stone where the woodstove may rest. The pipe will go through the wall instead of straight up through the roof. I wasn’t really sure what design I was going for because all of this is just out of my head and not really on paper. Looking at your video makes me realize that what I’m designing is between an English country style and Cape. Did these Cape homes come from the design of English homes?
Hello! Wow what a fun (& I'm sure challenging at times) project. It sounds very cosy with nice rustic touches. What inspired you to build from scratch? To answer your question this is a nice little summary I found about the design of the original Cape Cods: 'The first Cape Cod style homes were built by Puritan colonists who came to America in the late 17th century. They modeled their homes after the half-timbered houses of their English homeland, but adapted the style to the stormy New England weather.' - Source: ThoughtCo. Hope this helps xx
These interiors are lovely, but many could not physically fit in an actual Cape. FWIW, my sister owned a Cape on Cape Cod built in 1760. Actual Cape style involves wonky but charming wide board floors, a narrow steep stairway, small rooms, and no closets. I love Capes, but they’re not for everyone.
Hello Anne! Thank you for your comment :) Wow, how great to read that your sister owner a cape built in 1760, I can imagine so much history and original details. It is clear to me that the popularity of this style is what led to the many evolutions over time, with additional rooms being added, multiple stories and reworked staircases (as opposed to the original captains stairway). xx
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Or Grand Millennial?
Thank you for suggestion P T, we will add to our brainstorming list xx
Log cabin
Thank you for the suggestion! We will add 'Log Cabin' to our video brainstorm. For now you might enjoy our video on Chalet style interiors: th-cam.com/video/AOgTDLCaPEY/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you Charmaine! xx
I absolutely hate the barn door it’s so tacky!! Pocket doors are the only choice!!!
It is great to know what you like + don't like! What is your preferred design style? x
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