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  • Home Style of the Month: Second Empire

    The Second Empire style was most popular in the United States in the 1860s and 1870s, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. In its time, the style was considered modern and fashionable, simultaneously favored in France and the United States by affluent homeowners.

     

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    OldHousonline – French Connection

    The style originated in France, where some French architects used the phrase “horror vacui” – the fear of unadorned surfaces – to describe the Second Empire style and its emphasis on heavy ornamentation. Second Empire homes became prominent in France during that country’s “second empire,” the reign of Napoleon (1852-1870).

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    Iron cresting on mansard roof

    A tall mansard roof with wrought iron cresting is the most prominent distinguishing feature of this style. The roof was considered both visually appealing and practical since it created a fully functional attic space.

    Appropriate for a style focus in October, Second Empire homes are often featured in Halloween imagery as the quintessential haunted house.

    • Elements of Second Empire Style
    • Mansard roof with decorative slate pattern
    • Cast iron decorative cresting at roof
    • Patterned tiles on roof
    • Segmented arched windows
    • Prominent arched doorway
    • One story porch
    • Tower

     

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    Credit: decorpad.com – Arched Doorways

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  • All Ages: Creating a Bedroom that Grows with Your Child

    Designing a bedroom that will grow with your child requires a thoughtful balance of fun and practicality. Chances are your child will want a room that is colorful, playful and trendy but what seems desirable to her now will undoubtedly change in five years. The ideal bedroom design allows for the developing interests and moods…

  • All that Glitters: A Chandelier Makes Any Room More Glamorous

    The sparkling elegance of chandelier lighting brings a sense of romance and glamour to any room in your home. There are many styles to experiment with, from modern to rustic or traditional. A chandelier can be an effective eclectic touch in a room where you decide to mix styles – a vintage chandelier in a…

  • Gratitude and the Spirit of Thanksgiving

    Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and…

  • Grateful Table: Thanksgiving Centerpieces Inspired by Nature

    If you’re shopping for Thanksgiving over the weekend, remember to plan for the centerpiece that will add a memorable note of seasonal festivity to your holiday table. Centerpieces inspired by nature are simple, stylish and adaptable to any décor.   If you prefer a modern, fuss-free centerpiece style, a slender gathering of branches in a…