Looking for preppy home decor with a little personality? Think pink and green pillows, blue-and-white jars or a striped loveseat beside a dark fireplace.
These rooms give you plenty to choose from, whether you love bright colors or would rather stick to something quieter.
You can keep it simple or go all out with patterns. Start with a favorite color combination, then decide whether you want a few little accessories or a whole room of plaid!
Preppy Home Decor Ideas Worth Saving
blue jars and scalloped shelves
We’re starting off strong with these gorgeous scalloped shelves. I love the blue-and-white jars mixed with gold-colored sunbursts.
Those little spotted dogs at the bottom are adorable.
If you want to try the same mix, tuck a stack of bright orange boxes between your jars and picture frames.
striped loveseat and blue walls
How cute is this striped loveseat? The green-and-white stripes look so pretty against the pale blue walls.
A red striped pillow with a ruffled edge adds another color without leaving the pattern behind.
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Try a pair of colorful botanical prints above your own loveseat to follow this look.
navy accents and gold details
If you are looking for bedroom accessories that work together, this collage is for you. There’s a white bed, navy pillows, shell artwork and even a little gold-colored balloon dog.
I’d choose the arched mirror and blue patterned rug first. Add a navy round stool if you want another bit of blue beyond the bed.
palm leaves and pink pillows
I am obsessed with this pink-and-green bedroom. The leafy wallpaper is gorgeous, plus that big gold-colored mirror is such a pretty extra touch.
Plain pink pillows sit behind floral and striped ones. Keep your sheets white if you want to try all those patterns without adding another print.
gingham above the kitchen sink
Don’t want to give your entire kitchen a makeover? No problem!
Take a little preppy home decor inspiration from the checked window valance and blue plaid towel here.
The row of small potted plants across the windowsill is my favorite part. Try a similar grouping if your window has room.
quiet plaid reading corner
This pale chair and matching ottoman give you a quieter way to try plaid. I love the subtle wallpaper with those two checked pillows in rust and green.
A floor lamp beside the chair and small framed pictures around the corner finish this sweet little spot.
checkerboard hallway
This black-and-white floor may just be my favorite hallway detail here. The squares run diagonally between white doors and tall cabinets, with little gold-colored knobs along the way.
Don’t want to fill your entry with accessories? Try a narrow table and a plant beneath a framed mirror, then hang a small picture above it.
cobalt chair and curvy lamp
Who says you have to stick to pale colors? This cobalt chair is such a fun starting point for modern preppy home decor.
I love the orange patterned pillow tucked inside its rounded back.
The blue-and-white striped vase is worth a closer look too. Try one on your sideboard beside a lamp with a playful shape.
pink ruffles with a little attitude
How adorable is this pink pillow? The words “BE REASONABLE DO IT MY WAY” give it a little attitude, haha!
I especially love the dark green border against all those pink ruffles.
Pair a similar pillow with a gold-colored frame and pale pink flowers if you want to follow the display.
blue stripes in the bathroom
If you are looking for something simple to change, this one is for you. A blue-and-white striped shower curtain brings pattern into a bathroom with a dark vanity and pale walls.
The gold-colored mirror has a pretty decorative top. I’d keep that detail in mind if you’re choosing a mirror to go with your stripes.
scalloped headboard and matching ruffles
I am obsessed with this little bed alcove. The floral headboard has a scalloped top, with red-shaded wall lamps on either side.
The striped ruffled pillows are just as cute. Try a matching pair in front of smaller patterned pillows to recreate this arrangement.
blue dining room and open-back chairs
This is such a pretty way to bring blue into a dining room. I love the white dining table surrounded by tan chairs with crisscross backs.
White curtains frame the window behind the dark lantern light. If you want another blue detail, try a blue-and-white planter like the one in the corner.
horse portraits down the hall
Calling all horse lovers, this hallway gives you a gorgeous way to display your favorite subject. The oversized portraits have dark backgrounds and simple brown frames.
Hang a coordinated set along one wall if you want to try the idea. The picture lights above each portrait are a detail worth saving too.
green chairs and graphic patterns
How gorgeous are these deep green chairs? There’s so much to look at here, from the black-and-white patterned rug to the branching ceiling light.
I love how the green shows up again in the large artwork. Choose a picture with a little of your chair color if you want to try that connection in your own room.
lime and lavender glassware
How pretty are these colorful glasses? The lime green and lavender stemmed glasses make the open shelves so much more fun than a display of clear glasses alone.
Group yours by color like this. A gold-colored faucet and shelf brackets add another little bit of shine.
pale blue breakfast nook
This is another lovely way to use open-back chairs, but it’s a little different from the dining room above. Here, pale blue seats match the cushion along the built-in bench.
I especially love the blue border on the window shades. Keep that detail in mind if your breakfast nook needs just a small touch of pattern.
green stripes and a pink pendant
This bedroom is just too cute. The green striped bedding, lavender striped pillow and pink flower-shaped ceiling light give you so many little details to borrow.
You don’t have to try them all at once. Start with striped bedding, then add a pink throw if you want to follow the colors here.
red plaid from curtains to seating
The plaid fans are going to love this! Instead of stopping at a pillow or two, this room has red plaid seating and curtains.
The red-centered rug keeps the color going in front of the sofas. I’d choose light-colored pillows like these to break up all that plaid.
florals stripes and little spots
Don’t want to choose just one pattern? No problem there! This bed mixes spotted pillows with flowers, blue stripes and a plain pink accent.
I love the black curved headboard behind it all. Leave some white bedding showing if you want to try a similarly full pillow arrangement.
pastel rug and sunny windows
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty sitting room with its pale blue floral rug. I am in love with the pink and yellow flowers running across it.
The spotted chairs and navy sofa pillows add more pattern and color. Try a pink pillow on one chair to pick up a little pink from your rug.
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