British Colonial Interiors
British Colonial design is a blend of British style intertwined with designs & materials from tropical countries like the Caribbean, Africa, India & Asia. It is reflective of a globe trotting lifestyle with collections from tropical locations, layered with textures, natural tones & materials and styled wih interesting objects to inspire travel stories.
Halcyon House
Rich Brown to Black tones. Flooring is often a dark teak or mahogany mixed with mid brown to black timber toned furniture, often with a bamboo style moulding.
Contrasting White. The rich tones of the floor & furniture contrast starkly against crisp white walls, sheer curtains & plantation shutters, joinery & linen.
Natural Materials & Textures. Think jute rugs, animal hides, rattan, cane bamboo or wicker furniture, linen soft furnishings, rattan blinds & woven baskets.
Neutral Palette. Characterised by various shades of neutral tones in fabrics & accessories against white backgrounds & contrasting against dark timbers.
Nature Inspired Colour. Introduce browns, blues & greens in hand block printed cushions, artwork, plants & decorative elements.
Mismatched Collectables. Style a mix of old & new for a travel inspired look using elements such as coral & shells, vintage books, magnifying glasses, photo frames, metal candlesticks, vintage tophies & glass votives.
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Exotic Artwork. Decorate your walls with exotic animals, palm trees, florals, vintage maps & panoramic wallpapers. Add textural vintage baskets & shell art for interest.
Indoor Greenery. Introduce dark greenery with lush palms, tropical plants & bunches of leaves & branches in large vases or pots.
For more inspiration head to our British Colonial Pinterest board:
Sunset & Magnolia
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