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Aug 6

Freebie Fridays: Biltmore For Your Home

Fans of Biltmore Estate can now take home a piece of the great chateau’s opulence and history. Biltmore For Your Home is the exclusive line of products ranging from Biltmore-inspired hardwood flooring to handmade accessories. You can even buy garage doors reminiscent of the carriage doors seen on the estate.

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This week, you have the chance to win artwork featuring furniture used in the Vanderbilts’ home. This Dining Chair print is a historically accurate portrayal of the Biltmore’s seating, while the simplicity and colors give it a modern touch.

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For a chance to win, answer this week’s question before 12/11c, Monday, August 9.

This week’s question: Which architectural style fits you best? Old World like the Biltmore? Or sleek like the HGTV Urban Oasis apartment at the W in New York?

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112 Comments

  1. I prefer Old World like the Biltmore and have decorated my home in mostly darker woods like cherry, walnut and pine. A room in my home is painted in the background color of the Dining Chair print and it would look great hanging on the wall it that room.

    4Grammy on August 6, 2010 at 12:53 PM
  2. Mid-century modern. I like clean lines and California ranch houses.

    But if not that? Totally art deco. Especially lamps & mirrors.

    Virginia Lee on August 6, 2010 at 1:15 PM
  3. Old World like the Biltmore

    gettwirl on August 6, 2010 at 1:16 PM
  4. I lean more towards cottage style than either of those but I love the antiques of Old World.

    BadNap on August 6, 2010 at 1:18 PM
  5. I love every kind of furniture but "old world" is my preference. I find that being the age I am (old) I can feel more of the warmth in traditional than modern. Modern is probably a favorite of my grandchildren, but their "Memaw" is definitely a Biltomore kind of person!

    Donna Kilday on August 6, 2010 at 1:27 PM
  6. love old world especially like the Biltmore Estates. Went to the estate and loved every breathtaking moment there.

    Sona Forgette on August 6, 2010 at 1:30 PM
  7. old world is so me… with an ecclectic twist

    jeanette on August 6, 2010 at 1:37 PM
  8. old world style for comfort and easy living broken in and beautiful!

    Susan Brown Moore on August 6, 2010 at 1:43 PM
  9. Old World. I love the Biltmore and all the history surrounding it.

    Sonja Jean Craig on August 6, 2010 at 1:53 PM
  10. an eclectic mix between contemporary, modern, and classic.

    Mary Ann on August 6, 2010 at 1:55 PM
  11. I appreciate all styles. I like mixing them up old with new. I guess vintage modern would be appropriate.

    mschoenberger on August 6, 2010 at 1:58 PM
  12. Old World, without a doubt.

    vstark on August 6, 2010 at 1:58 PM
  13. Definitely Old world, I think I was meant to live back in the old world!

    Jodi Smith on August 6, 2010 at 1:59 PM
  14. Old World!

    Mary on August 6, 2010 at 2:15 PM
  15. Visited Biltmore Estate with daughters to celebrate their college graduations and we all 3 fell in love with the "Biltmore style". Old World is definitely a favorite!!

    3oldworldlovers on August 6, 2010 at 2:16 PM
  16. Definitely Old World! I love a classic look and love the Biltmore Estate!

    Shannon Schulte on August 6, 2010 at 2:18 PM
  17. I am thinking I really like the Old World styel

    Carolyn G on August 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM
  18. Old World, traditional, all the way!

    Sharon McLaughlin on August 6, 2010 at 2:25 PM
  19. The Old World style fits me best!

    shaferinsurance on August 6, 2010 at 2:26 PM
  20. I love a modern feel but the stuff I buy is more old world.

    Pam Burris on August 6, 2010 at 2:30 PM
  21. Definitely more a fan of old world, and it shows in my home–but comfortable classics, not stuffy! :)

    Molly on August 6, 2010 at 2:32 PM
  22. Never had the chance to visit the Biltmore estate…hope to one day. Checked out the NY apartment and it is a little to cold for my taste. So, my choice is the Biltmore estate…love the old world charm.

    Patty Montazeri on August 6, 2010 at 2:34 PM
  23. I have never visited the Biltmore Estate but both of my daughters have and I have seen many photos. It is amazing at Christmas!! I would have to say Old World style as compared to Urban….Love antique furniture, rugs and just the feeling of ageless style and the feeling of permanence!!

    1naturelover2 on August 6, 2010 at 2:37 PM
  24. I love the Old World. I am very traditional and the Urban Oasis is a little too much metal and glass for my style.^_^

    Claudia on August 6, 2010 at 2:39 PM
  25. Being from the south, I would have to say that the charm of the Biltmore house with all the grand pieces of furniture and fine craftmanship would fit nicely in my home! I love traditonal elegance, as well as the fabrics used during that era!

    Cindy Easterwood on August 6, 2010 at 2:50 PM
  26. I have to go with Old World. Then I mixed with some classic pieces and yard sale finds and it looks collected. Old World yard sale chic.

    ptmama13 on August 6, 2010 at 2:56 PM
  27. Old World; they didn't have 'farmhouse chic' as a category !!

    gremol on August 6, 2010 at 2:58 PM
  28. I can’t say mine leans any way, classic, southern & eclectic combo possibly

    jennfier on August 6, 2010 at 3:11 PM
  29. Old World for me…it's such a classy and elegant beauty!

    Natasha Ritter on August 6, 2010 at 3:20 PM
  30. Old world with a Provencal influence. We're just about to start thinking about decorating a new house, and my head is full of lavender fields and locally made cheeses.

    Knitter on August 6, 2010 at 3:22 PM
  31. old world–I loved the Biltmore! Would go back in a heart beat.

    Barb on August 6, 2010 at 3:36 PM
  32. Urban chic mostly with a touch of old world.

    broien on August 6, 2010 at 3:44 PM
  33. I choose Old World

    Virginia Evans on August 6, 2010 at 3:54 PM
  34. Old world. Definately old world. A classic, like me!

    FabulousFrances on August 6, 2010 at 4:03 PM
  35. I am such an eclectic person, I actually like both old world and sleek modern. Many times, both work together!

    Ann on August 6, 2010 at 4:20 PM
  36. urban oasis but love the Biltmore Estate!

    Tara Larson on August 6, 2010 at 5:01 PM
  37. Old world

    Nare on August 6, 2010 at 5:27 PM
  38. I like a mixture of both. I love a bit of art deco, baroque rococo and deconstructivist.

    Tiffany Reagan on August 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM
  39. I like an eclectic mix with a more modern feel.

    Susan P. on August 6, 2010 at 5:52 PM
  40. Old world like Biltmore.

    Kathy Dalton on August 6, 2010 at 5:56 PM
  41. We traveled 250 miles out of our way to visit the Biltmore and was by far the most beautiful place in America! I love old world the most because it has so much texture and dimension.

    Kay Carpenter on August 6, 2010 at 6:18 PM
  42. Definitely old world. It has character. I love a comfortable and "old home" feel.

    Mary Bergeron on August 6, 2010 at 6:21 PM
  43. Old World for sure.

    Barbara on August 6, 2010 at 7:02 PM
  44. Old World.

    Kelly Johnson on August 6, 2010 at 7:07 PM
  45. I love the Old World charm of things such as the Biltmore Estate. Victorian items always make me fill like I've gone back in time.

    Ann on August 6, 2010 at 7:07 PM
  46. I'm a mixture of both styles, each in it's own setting, olde world country home, sleek new age apartment with furniture to fit :O)

    GoldieLocksBear on August 6, 2010 at 7:13 PM
  47. Old world all the way!

    hilary on August 6, 2010 at 7:43 PM
  48. Old World for me.

    Phyllis Snead on August 7, 2010 at 12:11 AM
  49. Old world for me..it's timeless!

    Christine Ellis on August 7, 2010 at 12:56 AM
  50. I love old world! I would mix it up with new style though to add some interest if I had my way. Try not to make it look too stuffy or formal, just classic and comfortable.

    Kathy Vagnoni on August 7, 2010 at 7:47 AM
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