Learn about the main elements of the Colonial home style in this article. The history of the Colonial Home is important to the fabric of America. image sourceWelcome to another installment in the ELEMENTS OF HOME series. Each month I showcase a different residential home style here on…

S'inspirer de l'histoire pour décorer son intérieur, oui. En savoir un peu plus sur cette histoire, c'est mieux! Aujourd'hui, on porte notre regard sur le style colonial, son histoire mais aussi son équivalent contemporain.

This post about elegant colonial interiors was like a trip down memory lane. In my early 20's I was in love with primitive colonial decor. My Bible was a magazine called Colonial Homes. In fact I bought a beautiful corner cupboard with the first pay check from my first job. I put it on lay away and paid the antique store monthly until I had it paid off. I was blessed to find an old two story colonial home to restore and fill with my obsession. I had some beautiful pieces, did the stenciling like you will see in some of these photos, bought pencil post canopy beds, spinning wheels, Chippendale sofas, made some gorgeous reproduction samplers (which I plan to do a post on shortly) and had a home that looks alot like some of these homes. I only have one picture of my kitchen left because I had many old photos and items stored at my parents whose home burned in 1990. I recently visited the old house which has been turned into a photography studio and the stenciling and murals have all been painted over. It was sad but people have the right to their own styles. Even my tastes have changed since then to more of an old world elegance. I do have a very special place in my heart for the design style of this post. It is more of a lifestyle, and there is a quite elegant quality about it that is relaxing and calming, much like the French Provence style. It is a beautiful look that will always be in style because it is timeless. google.com Girl With A Lamb prettyoldhouses.com All colonial houses must have a couple of Windsor chairs! oldhouseonline.com This lovely tigers eye maple four poster bed is dressed out in a pretty quilt and fishnet canopy. oldhouseonline.com If you are considering this style, you must collect some old wooden bowls, and a few egg baskets like the one on the corner cupboard. nskwood.net Stenciling was a popular way to decorate walls during colonial times. pic90.picturetrail.com This bedroom contains many items popularly used when decorating the colonial home. You see a flax winder pierced tin lantern, pencil post canopy bed, apple cone, homespun coverlet, and crockery. pic70.picturetrail.... google.com Pineapples are the sign of hospitality and were commonly used in some form in colonial homes. oldhouseonline.com Harvest table and Windsor chairs are the center of attention in this colonial style kitchen. sampler.com Another pretty bedroom complete with pencil post canopy and stenciling. google.com This colonial bedroom features a hand painted mural. www.lisafarmerdesigns.com This was an early picture of a portion of the kitchen in my old colonial in 1983 before I stenciled the walls. The stencil pattern was very similar to the one below so use your imagination. pic70.picturetrail.... Antique pewter is another staple of the colonial home. picturetrail.com This reminds me so much of my TV room in the old house. I had flame stitch chairs almost identical to these and an old plantation desk like the one in the corner except mine had a door. The room was stenciled very similar to this. pinterest.com nskwood.net fhwebsite.homestead.com The primitive home is very pretty when decorated for Christmas. The simplistic use of all natural elements creates a warmth that adds such charm to the interiors. google.com Colonial portraits, quilts, hurricane globes candle stands are all accessories associated with primitive interiors. houzz.com Beamed ceilings look wonderful in colonial rooms. asimplelifemagazine.com asimplelifemagazine.com Colors popular for trim and woodwork include grey, muted blue, red , and gold. pic100.picturetrail.com pinterest.com hazardprimitives.com images.search.yahoo.com This table is surrounded by comb backed Windsor chairs. asimplelifemagazine.com Accessories to collect for your colonial home include, antique toys, baskets, crockery, wooden utensils, and pewter. countryliving.com Blue and white were popular colonial colors. Here is another example of a fishnet canopy The corner cupboard is filled with crocks and coverlets. google.com Wide pine flooring was used frequently in primitive homes. Many pieces of furniture were also made of pine, poplar and maple. oldcolonyprimitives.com oldhouseonline.com Camel back Chippendale sofa in a flame stitch pattern. www.jvanderveerho... images.search.yahoo.com Pierced tin chandeliers are best for lighting fixtures in a primitive style home. Ladderback chairs surround this harvest table. aprimitiveplace.org smartin.supremecenter300.com A Deacon's Bench sits under an antique hooked rug in this colonial foyer. You might also enjoy Decorating Colonial/Primitive Bedrooms http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2014/07/decorating-colonialprimitive-bedrooms.html Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/02/beautiful-bathrooms-to-relax-in.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

When it comes to a space of our own, most of us have definite ideas on how the place should be done up. There is no denying that some of us have a preference for a particular way of having our home done up and this is often undeterred by what others say or think. While thinking and feeling this way may not necessarily conform to what are the popular norms, we feel that you should go ahead and decorate your home accordingly. That is why if dreamy Moroccan decoration ideas are what appeal to you, then by all means go with that theme. But do ensure that this décor will work with the weather and environmental conditions of the place where you live in. What it means is that you can still go ahead with the theme that you like but with a few tweaks to ensure that it still fits in the climatic conditions of the place. In this article, we are going to look at British colonial decoration ideas that can work in places where the climate is tropical or places where the climate is cold, dark and gloomy.

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British Colonial style is a relaxed design made up of international elements from countries such as Asia, the West Indies, and the Caribbean.

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When it comes to a space of our own, most of us have definite ideas on how the place should be done up. There is no denying that some of us have a preference for a particular way of having our home done up and this is often undeterred by what others say or think. While thinking and feeling this way may not necessarily conform to what are the popular norms, we feel that you should go ahead and decorate your home accordingly. That is why if dreamy Moroccan decoration ideas are what appeal to you, then by all means go with that theme. But do ensure that this décor will work with the weather and environmental conditions of the place where you live in. What it means is that you can still go ahead with the theme that you like but with a few tweaks to ensure that it still fits in the climatic conditions of the place. In this article, we are going to look at British colonial decoration ideas that can work in places where the climate is tropical or places where the climate is cold, dark and gloomy.

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Whether you just purchased a new Queen Elizabeth Bedspread or you inherited a George Washington's Choice Bedspread from your grandparents, completing your bedroom in the classic American Colonial Style can be a great way to highlight your new bedspread. From which colors to choose to picking the perfect accents, review

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Each nook of this Santa Barbara home is full of Spanish influences, particularly the outside. The villa is constructed within the colonial Spanish type:

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When it comes to a space of our own, most of us have definite ideas on how the place should be done up. There is no denying that some of us have a preference for a particular way of having our home done up and this is often undeterred by what others say or think. While thinking and feeling this way may not necessarily conform to what are the popular norms, we feel that you should go ahead and decorate your home accordingly. That is why if dreamy Moroccan decoration ideas are what appeal to you, then by all means go with that theme. But do ensure that this décor will work with the weather and environmental conditions of the place where you live in. What it means is that you can still go ahead with the theme that you like but with a few tweaks to ensure that it still fits in the climatic conditions of the place. In this article, we are going to look at British colonial decoration ideas that can work in places where the climate is tropical or places where the climate is cold, dark and gloomy.

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Think tropical inspired furnishings, natural textures & materials, a generally light colour palette and a ‘well-travelled’ vibe – you’ve got yourself classic British Colonial style. At its peak in the 19th and 20th centuries, the British Empire encompassed a quarter of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, India, the South Pacific and North America. … Continue reading "Decoding British Colonial Style"

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Are you a fan of British Colonial style? Antique plantation chairs from 1stdibs.com Would you like to add some British Colonial style to a room in your home? The following is a list of traditional elements that you can add to a space to give you this wonderful English Empire style that dates back to the mid-1800s. - heavy hardwood casegoods of teak and/or mahogany - natural woven elements of rattan, wicker and caned pieces - light and bright walls mixed with gentle shades of the sea, forest, sun and desert - natural hides and animal print fabrics - life-like botanical prints in art or on printed fabrics - telescopes, maps, and globes - antique steamer trunks or stacks of antique or vintage suitcases - light airy white and ivory fabrics draped around beds and windows - sisal and reed rugs, mats and screens - wooden shutters or rattan shades - ceiling fans with wicker, rattan or palm leaf blades - bamboo accessories or small furnishings - accessories with Asian, African, Indian and Caribbean import designs - potted ferns, orchids and tropical foliage - vintage touches such as leather bound books, hurricane lamps, well-worn wooden items or antique glass bottles - elegant British accents to include fine crystal decanters, china tea sets, ginger jars, etc. - regional theme items to include pineapples, palm or seashell motifs For more information on this history of British Colonial style, link here. Lovely. These hot days of summer just cannot help but put one in the mood to sit back and relax in any of these rooms. I personally love the look, do you? Tell me your favorite elements.

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I recently published a blog post featuring Old Spanish Colonial style interiors known for their colorful art and vibrant palettes. http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2016/02/old-spanish-colonial.html However, there is also another side to the Spanish Colonial interior, and that is the one with whitewashed walls inside and out. These spaces can still be vibrant and exciting but in a different way. I love how colorful objets d'art pop against these beautiful white textured walls. This style also has a glamorous past. Perched high in the hills of Hollywood, these whitewashed Spanish colonial homes became the style du jour of the stars of Old Hollywood. These lovely homes gained national exposure and became the regional style for California during the 1920s following the Panama-California Exposition. The exposition, which took place in San Diego from 1915-1917, highlighted the work of Bertram Goodhue and Carleton Winslow who are considered the creators of the style. They were the must have homes for Hollywood stars like Charlie Chaplin,Clark Gable, Lucille Ball, even Marilyn Monroe lived the last years of her life in a whitewashed Spanish Colonial. I have gathered some images to aid you in decorating this style home if you are considering going "Old Hollywood"!! www.sothebyshomes.com Spanish Revival became extremely popular in California between 1915 and 1931 where throughout those decades it was the style of choice for the mansions of the Hollywood stars. via Pinterest They had classic Spanish features on the exterior: white stucco walls, red terracotta roof tiles, wrought iron gates and window grilles and carved entry doors. dtzhsdshw.tumblr.com Inside, a whitewashed Spanish Colonial will still use many of the same accessories such as stone pottery and religious icons that you see in the vividly colored interiors. They will just "pop"in a different way. Casa del Herrero viathepointsguy.com Low maintenance and durable tiled floors are a mainstay of the Spanish Colonial home. They are also appreciated for their cool temperature. Hand-painted tiles like these green ones also add color to whitewashed walls when used as a border. Mickey Rooney's home of choice was a whitewashed Spanish Colonial. webster-enterprises.com Whitewashed walls create the perfect canvas for artwork like the retablos behind the sofa. georgianadesign.tumblr.com I love the elegance of the whitewashed walls and the way even the heavy wooden furniture, so popular in Spanish Colonials, seems to lighten up when placed in a whitewashed space. desiretoinspire.net Whitewashed walls and the arcade supported by columns provide a light, airy atmosphere for this Spanish Colonial dining space. Gorgeous chandelier!! www.oldhouseonline.com Whitewashing the walls and painting the windows, doors and arch trims in dark tones will create the Hollywood glamour look of the Spanish Colonial of the 20's. Also you will see the use or corbels in these interiors. desiretoinspire.net Icons look down from alcoves in this whitewashed Spanish Colonial living room. Niches and alcoves are very popular in this style home. See how the colors can still look vibrant against whitewashed walls. roomzaar.com source unknown I think these whitewashed stucco exteriors of this style home are simply stunning! cotedetexas.com loveisspeed.blogspot.com What great doors leading into this wonderful whitewashed Spanish Colonial dining room. They look as if they might have come from a church. dsign.top I love whitewashed stucco walls as the backdrop for beautiful talavera tile. Traditional tile colors are blue, yellow, green, white, and red in varying patterns of simple geometric designs. It is not uncommon to mix several tile patterns in the same house or even in the same room. hgtv.com The Spanish Colonial interior has Moorish, Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance influences.These qualities are seen in the characteristic whitewashed stucco walls, plethera of arches, and wrought-iron accents. This Spanish Colonial home belonged to screen icon Burt Lancaster. hookedonhouses.net From doors and windows, to alcoves and niches, arches play a huge roll in the Spanish Colonial home. Whitewashed stucco walls look great with randomly placed areas of whitewashed brick or stone. indeeddecor.com The whitewashed stucco facade of the home of Lucile Ball and Desi Arnaz is what comes to mind when you think "Old Hollywood". zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com Many Spanish Colonial interiors have the look of a Spanish mission, especially when the walls are whitewashed and decorated with religious items and artwork. via Pinterest Whitewashed walls create an art gallery type backdrop for handmade furniture, architectural detail and colorful art. hookedonhouses.net Marilyn Monroe purchased her whitewashed Spanish Colonial home only months before she died. dottyvidargas.com Exposed timber framing is a hallmark of Spanish Colonial interiors. The rustic appearance of the beams is striking when used alongside whitewashed stucco walls. estilo-style.com For an authentic Spanish style wall, start with a textured base. Check your local home improvement stores for a textured paint such as suede effect, whitewash, or a stucco style plaster. www.syvjournal.com Whitewashed stucco interiors look best in full light. Get maximum light by switching out heavy draperies for sheers. Or you can treat the windows with drapery panels that are only decorative like these panels that are higher above and further out on the sides of your windows. This will also make a small window appear more impressive. Diane Keaton's Spanish Colonial Revival mansion was originally built in 1920s. Even today's movie stars and celebrities are drawn to this style home. Reese Witherspoon's Spanish Colonial whitewashed home. Casa del Herrero via Pinterest This whitewashed Spanish Colonial interior features so much that is typical of this style. Arches and an open-beamed interior ceiling enhances the Spanish character of the building, White stucco like walls, saltilla tile floors with colorful talavera tile as a border and lots of accents in dark wood. source unknown The gorgeous paneled door and decorative iron really stand out against the whitewashed stucco of this Spanish Colonial foyer. Spanish-style architecture features ironwork on interior and exterior doors, lighting, stairways and hardware. Norman Design Group With it's ties to "Old Hollywood" this foyer and it's beautiful Spanish Colonial staircase with risers adorned in talavera tiles and wrought iron balusters look so pretty against the white stucco walls. via Pinterest hdasantafe.comfgvvvfrt To add some excitement you can always paint a wall or two with an intense color to offset all the white stucco. source unknown hookedonhouses.ne The whitewashed walls of these Spanish Colonial homes are as beautiful outside as they are inside. It is easy to see why Hollywood stars have always adored them. www.cntraveler.com For more Spanish Colonial visit http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2016/02/old-spanish-colonial.html Click here to see the previous post http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2016/03/decorating-with-french-provincial-white.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

How to Decorate in a British Colonial Style

When it comes to a space of our own, most of us have definite ideas on how the place should be done up. There is no denying that some of us have a preference for a particular way of having our home done up and this is often undeterred by what others say or think. While thinking and feeling this way may not necessarily conform to what are the popular norms, we feel that you should go ahead and decorate your home accordingly. That is why if dreamy Moroccan decoration ideas are what appeal to you, then by all means go with that theme. But do ensure that this décor will work with the weather and environmental conditions of the place where you live in. What it means is that you can still go ahead with the theme that you like but with a few tweaks to ensure that it still fits in the climatic conditions of the place. In this article, we are going to look at British colonial decoration ideas that can work in places where the climate is tropical or places where the climate is cold, dark and gloomy.

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