Aiming to keep the look of the HGTV Dream Home 2017 classic and timeless, the design team packed the guest bedroom with preppy, scholarly style. From the plaid wallpaper to the touches of bronze, all elements of the space are meant to withstand the test of time and create an aesthetic replete with clean, simple masculinity.

Preppy style is the antithesis of trendy and is often anchored in traditional hues like deep red, forest green, dark brown and neutral sand tones.

Mixing red and green together can easily result in a seasonal, holiday look unless you get the shades and tints of each color right. For a preppy spin, stick with burnt reds that have brown undertones and deep forest greenswith black tones. The earthiness of these tones will eliminate any chance of a more Christmas-inspired look.

With the exception of massive popularity in the 1990s, forest green tones have yet to become so popular that they fall into any sort of trend category. Keep the preppy look alive by layering different shades of forest green through elements such as bed linens, wall covering, art and accessories.