Hadid’s in the western world
I sat down to watch some YouTube on what I thought was a chill Saturday morning. I pulled up my recommended page, and immediately saw Architectural Digest’s most recent video, “Inside Yolanda Hadid’s Modern Texas Ranch”. Of course, this video caught my eye as Yolanda’s daughter, world-famous model, Bella, almost went to the 2016 Olympic Games as an equestrian.
Bella, and her sister Gigi, grew up riding horses and continued to be involved in the horse world throughout their quarantine at their mother’s farm in Pennsylvania.
In January of this year, Bella broke the internet with her horse, Metallic Tito, because of their impressive performance at the National Cutting Horse Association show in Weatherford, Texas. The duo wound up winning eighth overall.
Needless to say, the family has a history in the horse world, and I was eager to learn more about Yolanda and her ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.
As I was watching, I quickly realized that I have some pretty strong opinions regarding architecture and home design. Today, we will be diving into some architectural trends that I love, and others that I don’t.
rustic architecture
Rustic (simple, relating to the country) architecture offers a sense of home in the natural environment.
The word can be used with a negative connotation describing old, or run-down, places, but let’s change that narrative and dive into what “rustic” really means.
Rustic architecture is designed considering the local climate, materials, and culture. The goal is to incorporate the history of the area while utilizing readily available materials that are natural to the land. This is not to say that rustic architecture is outdated.
Modern trends can be woven into a rustic design by using the space’s natural features. The large, open spaces of contemporary architecture combined with simple elements of rustic architecture create a style often referred to as “rustic modern”.
Being that rustic architecture incorporates elements of the land and local culture, by nature, it becomes more modern over time.
“It’s a style that celebrates imperfection, embraces the passage of time, and creates beautiful but also meaningful and lived-in spaces”
(https://veraiconica.com/rustic-architecture/)
elements of Yolanda’s industrial ranch home
reclaimed wood
Utilizing the wood of old barns or factories brings a special story and history to a home.
I find it fascinating when someone can take an old item and completely repurpose it into something new and useful. I love the idea of some old barn wood being used as a modern furniture piece or similar.
matte black
Matte black countertops, cars, and other things that can be finished have taken a turn from light to dark.
The matte black trend is one that I cannot get on board with. I’m someone who needs a lot of light in the space to feel content. My dream setting is a room with the lights off and natural light pouring in.
I get the appeal, don’t get me wrong, the look is quite luxurious, however, for a rustic setting, I don’t believe that the industrial look of matte black has a place.
personal anecdotes
Yolanda had a honey bar featuring honey she had collected from various places.
I love adding a unique personal touch to a space by incorporating personal collections or items. To me, this gives the space a story and purpose.
hat wall
Hat walls have been popular in homes, stores, and other spaces in an attempt to add a western flare.
I have to admit, I have some hats hung up on my bedroom wall… To me, hat walls say “Come take off your boots, and stay awhile”.
horse tack
Okay, possibly one of my favorite trends is adding horse tack as decor. Others might think it’s tacky (pun intended), but as a certified horse girl, I would love nothing other than to see a saddle displayed on my living room wall.
Bridles, bits, saddles, and other tack hung up can add a subtle Western flare with style.
sources
https://veraiconica.com/rustic-architecture/
https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/bella-hadid-horseback-competition-adan-banuelos-boyfriend
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