living, British Colonial infuses classic English style with tropical prints, patterns and textures. Dark woods and neutral fabrics create a warm base for bold motifs, cane weaves and accents in warm spice colors. The result is a setting of unhurried luxury and unmistakable island character.
I like British Colonial / West Indies style
British Colonial, West Indies look...do I like it?
british colonial - can almost feel the breeze
'British colonial' coffee/accent table - like the sheesham ones
exotic british colonial looking room become a reality...
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
British west indies chair style for kitchen
Add plantation furniture. In the British West Indies, local craftspeople pared down the type of furnishings that the British were used to and used local woods like teak, ebony and mahogany,
3. Beam ceiling and Oriental Rug recalls British Colonial. Their love for the environment is
In the British West Indies, local craftspeople pared down the type of furnishings that the British were used to and used local woods like teak, ebony and mahogany, which could stand up to the elements without warping, They also added local techniques like caning. Finally, they were known to throw in some
things the British had to do when adjusting to hot and humid climates was to lighten up their dark color palettes. In the Caribbean, white, tans and light greens and blues replaced dark and heavy hues.
Other British colonial elements in this room include the tropical bamboo blinds and the steamer trunk
look in British Colonial -- this is why it's suggested; rattan pieces add to BC look; cream beige again.
Butera's penchant for British colonial style shows through in this room, which brings some Indian Ocean influence and
timeless british colonial style in master
penchant for British colonial style shows through in this room, which brings some Indian Ocean influence and the texture of an exotic Indonesian cane bed to its elegant surroundings. Glass table lamps with linen shades are a coastal classic no matter which ocean you're gazing upon.
Living the British colonial lifestyle has given her a keen eye for the style, which you can enjoy in her book, Island Life.
British colonial bedroom, terra cotta throw, botanical print
British colonial with a bamboo campaign table
Has a British campaign feel
French or British colonial
for a British Colonial inspired bedroom. A crisp framed botanical print and wood plank backdrop completes the look and sets the mood for daydreaming.