Interior and exterior home renovations have been highly popular in the past three years. Architectural Digest reported that over half of homeowners have decorated the inside of their homes since 2021. Architectural Digest has analyzed the most popular design trends, and in Florida the shabby chic style was the most common.
"Shabby chic is considered to be a style of interior decorating that blends vintage and cottage elements in soft, romantic colors and textures to create an elegant, yet worn and welcoming look," The Spruce explains.
In order to determine which interior design trend is most popular in each state, Architectural Digest analyzed Google trends data. As a result, they were able to identify which states have moved towards industrial, maximalist, French country, cottagecore, or the aforementioned shabby chic.
"Southerners are most interested in French country, with maximalist and shabby chic not far behind," Architectural Design explained about what they found to be most popular in the region. Eleven states are aligned with the industrial trend. This made it the most popular among the five options.
Florida Is Very Chic
Joining the Sunshine State in the shabby chic trend are New Jersey, New Hampshire, Kentucky, and Delaware. Orlando and Daytona Beach were called out as being cities that are most obsessed with cottagecore. If you are also curious as to what this exactly means, The Good Trade described cottagecore as, "an aesthetic that celebrates simple living, particularly in the countryside.”
If you are now interested in decorating the inside of your Floridian home in a shabby chic style, the real estate group Wellington Home Team recently laid out ideas. They offer distressed wood furniture ideas with simple fabrics for every room in the house, including your patio. "Warmth, coziness, and charm are some of the key elements of the shabby chic aesthetic," is how they describe one of the most popular design trends in Florida.
Florida Has 2 Of The Most Beautiful Bridges In The Country
According to Infrastructure Report Card, there are 617,000 bridges in the United States. Outlets such as Attractions of America and Mr. Hudson have each come up with lists of the most beautiful bridges. Two of them call Florida home.
A bridge can be a historical landmark in addition to a pathway that connects communities. Certain bridges, like the Golden Gate in San Francisco, draw thousands of tourists each year. People plan trips around visiting this site and taking in its incredible views. Unsurprisingly, the Golden Gate Bridge is either #1 or #2 on each of the aforementioned lists.
The bridge that it shares the top spot with is famous for its ability to walk or bike over. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan via six lanes. Many charity-driven bike rides also cross here as it offers unique perspectives into New York City without any tollways.
Florida Bridges
In Florida, American Road and Transportation lists over 12,000 bridges in the Sunshine State (though not all of them are in functional condition). There are two however, that stand above the rest. One is architecturally astounding. The other feels like a gateway into a mysterious paradise.
"American bridges are often designed with looks to match their engineering ingenuity," Mr. Hudson explains.
What's fascinating about bridges in America, is they are constructed of different materials and serve different purposes. For example, the final and tenth selection in Attractions of America's feature is the Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls, in Oregon. This is a foot traffic bridge that is only 45 feet long. It allows visitors to walk 105 feet above the Lower Multnomah Falls cascade
Let's take a look at the two most beautiful bridges in Florida.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa
Connecting St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, this bridge is 4.1 miles long. This stunning bridge over Tampa Bay is often lit up with colors that highlight the skyline. Furthermore, since 2018, there has been a Skyway 10K race that closes the bridge each year.
Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys
This two-lane bridge is technically part of Route 1. It's a magical gateway into the Florida Keys. Mr. Hudson points out, "the Seven Mile Bridge usually has space for sightseers to park up and admire the Florida Keys." In 1982, a heavy renovation made the lanes wider, allowing for a safer and more comfortable drive. The last annual seven-mile bridge run took place this past April.
