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

Day 8 British Colonial Style shares the history, hallmarks and design elements that have influenced this classic an ever-popular design style.

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.

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.

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 disassembled, 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 chinoiserie 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 an overuse of 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 (such as an orchid) in the living areas.  

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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

British Colonial Décor. Discover the elements that create a beautiful British Colonial home. This interior design is relaxed, gentle, and traveled.

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

Day 8 British Colonial Style shares the history, hallmarks and design elements that have influenced this classic an ever-popular design style.

Discover how to create a stunning space with this guide to Colonial interior design, bringing warmth, elegance, and comfort to any home

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.

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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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 disassembled, 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 chinoiserie 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 an overuse of 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 (such as an orchid) in the living areas.  

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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.

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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

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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 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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I fell in love with this style when I vacationed in Barbados several years ago and stayed at Sam Lord's Castle, the former home of actual pirate Sam Lord, who lured ships aground by hanging lanterns in the coconut trees. Captains mistook the lights for the nearby port city of Bridgetown and ran their ships into the reefs. Sam and his men then promptly looted them. This beautiful plantation was decorated in authentic West Indies British Colonial style and couldn't help capturing my heart. Unfortunately this beautiful historical landmark burned to the ground in recent years, a sad loss for the people of Barbados. As the British colonized the world, from America to India and the West Indies, they left a distinct style behind. This worldly and timeless design was influenced by the climate and cultures of the places the British inhabited. And British Colonial style was created. At its largest, the British Empire covered approximately one-quarter of the world. It truly was the empire on which the sun never set. As British subjects were sent around the world to the colonies to govern, do business, and protect the home country's interests, they brought with them the traditional decor from home which they intermingled with local materials and styles and adapted them to suit the practical needs of climate and landscape. They produced a unique and beautiful blended colonial style. Built upon the romance of its bygone namesake era, tropical British Colonial and it's beautiful Caribbean Plantation homes recalls the exoticism of the tropics with the substance of traditional design. Let the music whisk you away to the islands! google.com Tropical British Colonial furniture takes its utilitarian influence from the tropical environments in which it was found. Using generous proportions of local wood such as Teak, Mahogany, and Mango Wood, this furniture was designed to absorb much of the humidity found in those areas. desiretoinspire.net Since the wood expands and contracts, much of the construction also used natural grasses and rattan to allow for this movement. I love the woven straw walls of this interior space. noordinaryhomes.com British Colonial floors are often covered with woven sisal or reed mats, baskets are used for storage, and caning and weaving is used in chairs and furniture like this headboard. Ralph Lauren Bamboo is also a popular material for bedding and other furniture. Ralph Lauren Walls in British Colonial interiors are usually light in color which is lovely contrast to the dark wood floors and furniture. The pale colors help make the rooms seem light and airy which is important, at least psychologically, to counteract the oppressive heat. google.com flickr.com Tall, rounded windows or garden doors - An elegant touch often found in British Colonial decor. floridadesign.com belclairehouse.blog... Shutters to keep out the hot midday sun and ceiling fans with wide, rattan fanlike blades that helped to decorate as well as cool plantation rooms are all with us today. Other elements for your tropical British Colonial interior include mosquito netting draped around beds for a fun touch and bamboo shades for covering windows http://thefoodogatemyhomework.tumblr.com/ To truly evoke a tropical paradise, dot the room with exotic plants. bayviewfurniture.co... oceaniaislandliving... Many times a room would be decorated with a trompe l'oeil effect adding depth and drama to an otherwise blank room or wall. markdsikes.com 2.bp.blogspot.com British Colonial furniture is a great complement to both traditional and transitional furniture designs and that's what keeps it relevant to this day. www.lisafarmerdesigns.com Adding elements of this style to your home not only brings an air of romance and sophistication to the overall design, but will make you feel as though you've traveled around the world collecting without ever having really left home at all. pictureofelegance.b... www.dblinteriors.com Tropical and British Colonial styles mesh together well because they both rely on themes of exotic islands and far-off travel. houzz.com photoarchive.1stdib... thedecorista.tumblr.com Ralph Lauren Be sure and include large potted plants such as ferns and palms as well as orchids in your design. jadoredecor.blogspot.com www.dblinteriors.com www.floridadesign.com Add a four poster bed to your bedroom. Decorate it with rich colors reminiscent of the tropics or Asia. Wicker and rattan furniture also fit well in a tropical or British Colonial bedroom. Add cushions or bed covers with a large tropical floral print. Use a large rattan trunk for storage at the end of the bed and look for heavy dressers and armoires with ornate Indian designs and rustic hardware. google.com www.housebeautiful.com architecturaldigest... This style is equally fabulous outside as well!! Visit my website at www.lisafarmerdesigns.com Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/06/decorating-with-french-trumeau-mirrors.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer

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.

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

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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"

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

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