Where green plays a large role in the british colonial style of decorating beautiful blue to evoke the ocean takes its place for the hamptons style of decorating.
British colonial living room design.
Inspired by exotic travel and gracious living british colonial infuses classic english style with tropical prints patterns and textures.
The british colonial style stems from the heydey of the british empire back in the 19th and 20th centuries it combines the romance of exotic locations like the far east india and the caribbean with the class and sophistication of the well to do brits of the time.
It is a style that can easily be adapted to meet your tastes and complement your locations.
Elements like gentle overhead fans rattan and leather trunks and cases panelled joinery finishes for walls occasional chairs in rattan and simple canopy beds are all the same.
A style that is as relaxed and cozy as it is pleasing to the eye.
The ceilings were usually made of wood and floors were made of wood or stone since they were readily available.
Dark woods and neutral fabrics create a warm base for bold motifs cane weaves and accents in warm spice colors.
Oversized ceiling fans were also used to keep the rooms cool.
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The result is a setting of unhurried luxury and unmistakable island character.
Jun 21 2020 tranquil living rooms or great rooms decorated in british colonial style.