Friday, July 19, 2013

British Colonial Style


the chest is stunning
 

Are you a fan of 
British Colonial style?


 

raffia wallpaper white wainscot
 

British Colonial
 



Colonial as done by Ralph Lauren
 
Antique plantation chairs from 1stdibs.com
Designer Randy Boyd creates authentic cottage style in his 1920s era cottage in Laguna Beach. Antique faux bamboo mirror & re-purposed washstand add to the charm of this vintage bath.
 



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

African neutrals
 For more information  on this history of British Colonial style, link here.


Rattan charger
 


2012 Trends: Global Safari Styled Bedroom Designs
 
 
Tommy Bahama West Indies Bed
 
Lovely.
British Colonial Bedroom Decor | Home Interior Design
 
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?
 
Colonial Africa


Tell me your favorite elements.



Black Shutters
 
British West Indies Spanish Cedar Stained Bahama Shutters, 0065
 

14 comments:

Marina in Blue said...

Great! I do love the last photo!

Hugs from Jerez

Marina

The enchanted home said...

Love this style Alison..somehow it always reminds me of a beautiful proper home in Bahamas...sounds good to me!

Pamela Gordon said...

I think I could like this style if I lived in a climate that was warm all year around. It sort of reminds me of my grammie's house which was full of antiques and finds from other lands including a leopard and lion skin with heads on the living room floor! We kids were always fascinated with them and the tortoise shell in the library. The true colonial style with white walls and dark woods seems to fit a southern clime and temperature which I would love. The images are beautiful. I hope you are staying cool during this hot spell, Alison. Have a lovely weekend.

Preppy Empty Nester said...

Alison... I love this style. Traditional with a splash of exotic. Have a great weekend!

laney said...

...be still my heart...i love it all to bits...blessings laney

Karen said...

Alison,
I love this look. It was fun to see your list of items you can add to reinforce the look. Thanks.
Enjoy your weekend.
Karen

NanaDiana said...

I like it and love looking at it but don't think I would want to live with it on a permanent basis. To me it just doesn't tie in with a Midwest life style- xo Diana

Sarah said...

I'm a fan! Love to add pieces of bamboo furniture to our home. Our first bedroom furniture was campaign style. We gave up that set when we moved to this home because it would work in our new space. Regret that we didn't keep the bachelor's chest. ;-(
Thanks for sharing the images.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

just love British Colonial ... I have some pieces in my home and of course those pineapples!!...Beautiful pics Alison!...

Victoria said...

I love it!!! Probably why I have always loved Dan Marty's house and
much of Barclay Butera's work. I love
bits of bamboo whether its blinds or furniture when it has a tortoise shell look. It is a classic look warm and inviting. Very interesting post great images. Are you familiar
with the Australian designer Stuart
Membery? He has several pieces in his furniture line that would qualify as British Colonial.

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

I do like elements of B.C., especially bamboo pieces. My favorite look is that of your last few pieces...more light and bright. Thanks for sharing such lovely photos, Alison.

Calypso In The Country said...

One of my favorite styles! I am always trying to mix in British Colonial style into my home. I like to be reminded of vacations when every day life gets hectic! Love the inspiration pics!
-Shelley

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Hi Alison! I just saw this on Pinterest. I LOVE BC style and have ALOT of these elements in my home: baskets, dark woods, animal prints, asain and african pieces etc., etc. Beautiful post!

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