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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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Brazilian interior designer Sig Bergamin’s beach house retreat in Trancoso, Brazil is a swoon-worthy example of how texture, pattern and colour can transform a simple, all white interior into an…
The Plantation Style Home of Alanna Smit Photography: Simon Whitbread At a time when Australia’s interpretation of plantation, Hamptons and coastal style interiors has become (dare we say it?) rather predictable…
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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We love using greenery in our home Interiors almost as much as we love our blue and white. When I recently purchased my home near the beachside, I knew one thing was for sure, the plentiful abundance of palm leaves in my garden would be my regular source of foliage throughout my home.
The Plantation Style Home of Alanna Smit Photography: Simon Whitbread At a time when Australia’s interpretation of plantation, Hamptons and coastal style interiors has become (dare we say it?) rather predictable…
Like it or not, kitchens, master suites and other glamorous rooms in American homes get the lions share of attention and resources, while other deserving, but unsung spaces languish in the public eye. Author Paula Wallace seems intent on changing that with her new book, Perfect Porches.
Get the Plantation Style look for your home with tips, products and inspiration from interior designed places showing off plantation style
The Plantation Style Home of Alanna Smit Photography: Simon Whitbread At a time when Australia’s interpretation of plantation, Hamptons and coastal style interiors has become (dare we say it?) rather predictable…
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The Plantation Style Home of Alanna Smit Photography: Simon Whitbread At a time when Australia’s interpretation of plantation, Hamptons and coastal style interiors has become (dare we say it?) rather predictable…
Deep in the forests of Brazil, rocker Lenny Kravitz transforms a bygone coffee plantation into an artistic Eden
This plantation style home was designed by Wade Weissmann Architecture along with Castle Homes, located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Join us on a tour of Willie Robertson's house in Louisiana. Discover the unique features, family history, and Duck Dynasty influence that make this home truly one-of-a-kind.
Gustavian country meets plantation style in a luminous West Palm Beach residence
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This bold Mornington Peninsula property takes more than its name from a secluded bay in Florida Keys. Photographed by Armelle Habib.
The ultimate collaboration between homeowner, interior designer, and landscaper transforms a ho-hum summerhouse into a glamorous resort-like retreat that no
Gustavian country meets plantation style in a luminous West Palm Beach residence
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APRIL 8, 2015 PLANTATION COUNTRY. Plantations in the Baton Rouge area supported by enslaved house servants and field workers fueled Louisiana’s economy for many years before the Civil War and emancipation. We toured an elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansion and experienced what life was like at these centers of massive cotton, sugar cane … Continue reading »
Manatee River | 2019 | 4,972 sqft This new old house – one family’s new forever home recalls a bygone...
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Cooper Johnson Smith Architects designs a breathtaking French Colonial house in Pensacola, Florida, inspired by the past.
This four bedroom house plan gives you four porches. Or get three with the sister plan 32448WP. Both plans put all the bedrooms on the second floor making the first floor for entertaining friends and family. The family room takes center stage and has a fireplace and back porch access. The kitchen enjoys views to the back and is open to both the family room and the breakfast area. The living and dining rooms flank the foyer. The garage is side entry and has room for storage. Related Plan: Remove the porch off the master suite with house plan 32448WP.
Ben Affleck is selling his plantation home located in Hampton Island, Georgia. The mansion is a re-creation of a Southern antebellum Greek Revival Plantation home. The home is situated on 87 acres on the Georgia coast, and overlooks the North Newport River. Ben’s home is listed with Engel & Völkers. “The Big House” (the main residence)… Continue reading →
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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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A traditional, colonial-style Oliver Messel house to rent in Cobblers Cove, Barbados with a private pool and direct beach access. Sleeps 10.
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.
