Another option would be to have larger occasional chairs on either side of a small sofa and a chaise longue opposite.
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The architectural vocabulary draws upon british colonial precedents in the west indies with masonry stucco walls a standing seam metal hip roof with a kick at the eaves a wooden balcony supported by wood brackets on the more public street facade and a wooden gallery atop hefty masonry columns framed with wood brackets on the more private waterfront façade.
One of the main inspirations behind the style were the beautifully aged and well travelled rich nut brown and tan leather trunks.
The architecture of homes in a british colonial style typically has high ceilings to let the heat rise and keep the room and bit cooler.
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The ceilings were usually made of wood and floors were made of wood or stone since they were readily available.
Plus it restricts the inhabitants mobility.
Oversized ceiling fans were also used to keep the rooms cool.
Colonial living rooms are all at once cozy and parlor like.
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Bhatt says ideally a two to three seater couch should be placed against the larger wall with an occasional chair or a chaise next to it.
With their brass buckles and clasps they are gorgeous pieces which are still used today in decorating schemes to evoke this look.
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1 well travelled leather trunks.
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