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…

Cozy Spanish colonial home Santa Barbara

As part of a unique preservation program, three siblings living in a cluster of historic houses enjoy a close connection to the 18th century—and each other

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.

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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:

British colonial style decorating was created when British citizens went to live in Africa, India, Asia, and the Caribbean in the late 1800's.  They adapted their refined British interior design style to the climate and available materials where they moved.  Here are a few ways to add British colonial style to your home. ArchitectureThe architecture of homes in a British colonial style typically has high ceilings to let the heat rise and keep the room a bit cooler.  Oversized ceiling fans were also used to keep the rooms cool.  The ceilings were often made of wood and floors were made of wood or stone, since they were readily available.  Walls were usually solid white in color or stained wood.  Windows were used to let in light and a breeze.  Opening windows on opposite sides of the home created cross ventilation to keep the home cool. Shutters on the windows helped control the light and protect the windows in extreme weather.   FurnitureBritish expatriates liked formal furniture in dark mahogany wood that withstands humid climates.  Upholstery was often solid white in color, but sometimes had a pattern such as a botanical or simple stripe.  They also appreciated the campaign furniture style, which is furniture that is easily packed and moved.  Campaign furniture was often made of lighter weight local materials, such as bamboo, wicker, and rattan.   Steamer trunks and suitcases are sometimes used as furniture.  FabricsMany fabrics in a British colonial home were solid white linen or cotton.  They did use some botanical prints and animal prints in small quantities as accent fabrics, typically on throw pillows, placemats, throw blankets, and other small items to add softness and style to a room.  An interior designer tip is to be very careful using tropical or exotic printed accent fabrics depicting animals, animal print, or botanicals because they can often look juvenile and cheap, like they were a mass produced trinket bought at a cheap gift shop. Rugs were often a natural colored jute, sisal, or sea grass, however sometimes locally purchased oriental rugs.  In bedrooms, there was often a four poster mahogany bed surrounded by a solid white mosquito netting.   ArtworkBritish families at that time were very interested in the study of botany, so botanical items are often used as artwork.  They also hung ornate mirrors on the wall.  British colonial homes were often dominated by windows, so minimal artwork was necessary.   AccessoriesBritish expatriates were well traveled and liked to show off their quality home furnishings.  They enjoyed displaying fine crystal, fine china, silver items, Asian blue and white porcelain, pineapple symbols, animal horn, tortoise shell, hurricane lamps, seashells, maps, and telescopes.  When decorating your home, try to avoid monkey prints and palm tree prints that are not true to style. Try not to go overboard with the pineapple decor.   PlantsIndoor plants are very common in British colonial style homes.  There was often a potted palm tree, perhaps some potted ferns, as well as some exotic looking flowers in the living areas.  

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British colonial style decorating was created when British citizens went to live in Africa, India, Asia, and the Caribbean in the late 1800's.  They adapted their refined British interior design style to the climate and available materials where they moved.  Here are a few ways to add British colonial style to your home. ArchitectureThe architecture of homes in a British colonial style typically has high ceilings to let the heat rise and keep the room a bit cooler.  Oversized ceiling fans were also used to keep the rooms cool.  The ceilings were often made of wood and floors were made of wood or stone, since they were readily available.  Walls were usually solid white in color or stained wood.  Windows were used to let in light and a breeze.  Opening windows on opposite sides of the home created cross ventilation to keep the home cool. Shutters on the windows helped control the light and protect the windows in extreme weather.   FurnitureBritish expatriates liked formal furniture in dark mahogany wood that withstands humid climates.  Upholstery was often solid white in color, but sometimes had a pattern such as a botanical or simple stripe.  They also appreciated the campaign furniture style, which is furniture that is easily packed and moved.  Campaign furniture was often made of lighter weight local materials, such as bamboo, wicker, and rattan.   Steamer trunks and suitcases are sometimes used as furniture.  FabricsMany fabrics in a British colonial home were solid white linen or cotton.  They did use some botanical prints and animal prints in small quantities as accent fabrics, typically on throw pillows, placemats, throw blankets, and other small items to add softness and style to a room.  An interior designer tip is to be very careful using tropical or exotic printed accent fabrics depicting animals, animal print, or botanicals because they can often look juvenile and cheap, like they were a mass produced trinket bought at a cheap gift shop. Rugs were often a natural colored jute, sisal, or sea grass, however sometimes locally purchased oriental rugs.  In bedrooms, there was often a four poster mahogany bed surrounded by a solid white mosquito netting.   ArtworkBritish families at that time were very interested in the study of botany, so botanical items are often used as artwork.  They also hung ornate mirrors on the wall.  British colonial homes were often dominated by windows, so minimal artwork was necessary.   AccessoriesBritish expatriates were well traveled and liked to show off their quality home furnishings.  They enjoyed displaying fine crystal, fine china, silver items, Asian blue and white porcelain, pineapple symbols, animal horn, tortoise shell, hurricane lamps, seashells, maps, and telescopes.  When decorating your home, try to avoid monkey prints and palm tree prints that are not true to style. Try not to go overboard with the pineapple decor.   PlantsIndoor plants are very common in British colonial style homes.  There was often a potted palm tree, perhaps some potted ferns, as well as some exotic looking flowers in the living areas.  

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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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The British Colonial style has always been a favorite of mine, a little context is sometimes needed to really understand its origins and evolution of a style. Here's a look at a little Modern British Colonial Interior Décor..

British colonial style decorating was created when British citizens went to live in Africa, India, Asia, and the Caribbean in the late 1800's.  They adapted their refined British interior design style to the climate and available materials where they moved.  Here are a few ways to add British colonial style to your home. ArchitectureThe architecture of homes in a British colonial style typically has high ceilings to let the heat rise and keep the room a bit cooler.  Oversized ceiling fans were also used to keep the rooms cool.  The ceilings were often made of wood and floors were made of wood or stone, since they were readily available.  Walls were usually solid white in color or stained wood.  Windows were used to let in light and a breeze.  Opening windows on opposite sides of the home created cross ventilation to keep the home cool. Shutters on the windows helped control the light and protect the windows in extreme weather.   FurnitureBritish expatriates liked formal furniture in dark mahogany wood that withstands humid climates.  Upholstery was often solid white in color, but sometimes had a pattern such as a botanical or simple stripe.  They also appreciated the campaign furniture style, which is furniture that is easily packed and moved.  Campaign furniture was often made of lighter weight local materials, such as bamboo, wicker, and rattan.   Steamer trunks and suitcases are sometimes used as furniture.  FabricsMany fabrics in a British colonial home were solid white linen or cotton.  They did use some botanical prints and animal prints in small quantities as accent fabrics, typically on throw pillows, placemats, throw blankets, and other small items to add softness and style to a room.  An interior designer tip is to be very careful using tropical or exotic printed accent fabrics depicting animals, animal print, or botanicals because they can often look juvenile and cheap, like they were a mass produced trinket bought at a cheap gift shop. Rugs were often a natural colored jute, sisal, or sea grass, however sometimes locally purchased oriental rugs.  In bedrooms, there was often a four poster mahogany bed surrounded by a solid white mosquito netting.   ArtworkBritish families at that time were very interested in the study of botany, so botanical items are often used as artwork.  They also hung ornate mirrors on the wall.  British colonial homes were often dominated by windows, so minimal artwork was necessary.   AccessoriesBritish expatriates were well traveled and liked to show off their quality home furnishings.  They enjoyed displaying fine crystal, fine china, silver items, Asian blue and white porcelain, pineapple symbols, animal horn, tortoise shell, hurricane lamps, seashells, maps, and telescopes.  When decorating your home, try to avoid monkey prints and palm tree prints that are not true to style. Try not to go overboard with the pineapple decor.   PlantsIndoor plants are very common in British colonial style homes.  There was often a potted palm tree, perhaps some potted ferns, as well as some exotic looking flowers in the living areas.  

I grew up in an 18th century farmhouse, and we just went to Annapolis yesterday, so I was feeling inspired to look up some colonial interiors. Here are some lovely examples of colonial exteriors and colonial interiors. Some are authentic and others had been renovated or new builds created to capture the colonial aesthetic. […]

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.

I am currently working on redoing my combined guest bedroom/office. Today I wanted to share the mood board for the space as well as some "before" images, and inspiration images...

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British Colonial Style is a classic look that is a reminder of a gentler age. The forerunner to today's Hamptons and Caribbean Plantation styles.

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.

The Guest House at Hibiscus Hill | Design by India Hicks. Stunning dining room designed by Alanna Smit Designs and photographed by Simon Whitbread. The beautiful vintage window frame turned mirror is from Manyara…

British Colonial Style is a classic look that is a reminder of a gentler age. The forerunner to today's Hamptons and Caribbean Plantation styles.

If you've been following mom and me for any amount of time, you know we love sharing home tours! With all the hype around artificial intelligence, I had the

Do you have a spirit animal? Well mine is a home filled with Black & White & Brown with accents of Green & Gold . Ok so it's not an animal, but if it was, it would totally be my spirit animal :) I still remember one of my favourite Christmas presents ever! I was maybe 8 or 9. After waiting anxiously at th

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

We're having a pretty rainy weekend here in Chicago so I thought it would be nice to share some cozy rainy day home inspiration photos.

When Leigh and Ben Muldrow bought their 1924 Colonial Revival in Milford, Delaware, it was largely untouched. The house has previously belonged to a friend’s father, so they had been it many times bef

British Colonial Style is a classic look that is a reminder of a gentler age. The forerunner to today's Hamptons and Caribbean Plantation styles.

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A before and after home tour of our brick colonial house 5 years after moving in with recaps of countless DIY home improvement projects and decorating tutorials.

This charming Dutch colonial house designed by Bradford R. Houston Design and Brandon Bodell Construction is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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This beautiful four-bedrooms, five-bathrooms Dutch Colonial home is designed by Gil Schafer for his clients who were new empty nesters. Employing elegant architectural details such as wainscoting, fed