British Colonial Style

 

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.