Naomi's ideas
Cozy tea and a book. Cream tea in the living room would be even better when accompanied by a roaring fire and a good book. Pile a platter high with fresh scones (homemade or store bought and warmed) and jam, and a pot of your favorite brew. Snuggle up under a warm throw and put on a bit of soft music for ambience.
Copper kitchen pendant lights
Guest bathroom
Built in bookshelves
Flooring
Hardware
Kitchen tile
Kitchen tiles
Closet
Closet
Love the mahogany wood in the kitchen island
Love the soothing color palette and chairs in this room
Kitchen counters
Deep sink
Beautiful Quartz counter
Floor color
Black bathroom counter
9. Flora and fauna. The Brits were fascinated with the local flora and fauna in their new surroundings, and often brought them into their houses. Potted plants, ferns and palms added the incredible drama of the tropics to these elegant homes. Get this look: Take a trip to your local nursery or home improvement store and buy some dramatic palms or ferns for a couple of rooms in your house. Do your research first, and find a houseplant that will fit your home and lifestyle best. You'd be surprised how much a few well-placed palms can add to a British Colonial interior.
3. Tropical inspired furnishings. During this time, the solid and formal designs of the Victorian era were ultimately adapted to accommodate more tropical locales. Carved pineapples, lattice work and turned elements were carved into woods and used alongside bamboo, rattan and leather accents. The pieces took their inspiration from the tropics but retained elements of British formality with dark woods and turned elements. Get this look: Classic cane chairs are an easily accessible furniture piece that can help you get the British Colonial look in your home. Try using a chair or two as an accent in a modern room, or immerse yourself in this style by matching a chair with side, coffee and sofa tables.
Sometimes you need to get creative with storage and furniture layout in tight beach house rooms. Built-ins take the place of nightstands in this bedroom, and centering a bed beneath a window is the best use of the space.
British Colonial style
British Colonial style
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, which could stand up to the elements without warping, They also added local techniques like caning. Finally, they were known to throw in some island flair, perhaps in the form of a carved pineapple or a palm.
British Colonial style bedroom with blue
Use natural-fiber rugs. Sea grass and jute stand up to moisture and were another perfect wool replacement in the tropics. Travelers also brought back exotic flora and fauna, so birdcages, botanical prints and potted palms also lend the style to this room.
Shaker style cabinets
Small island in kitchen
1. Go with bold color in lighting. This dining space feels so bright and colorful with really just one color accent and bright white walls. Drama comes in via twin chandeliers in a bold turquoise, repeated in the chairs and curtains.
Guest room
Hideaway island
Pull out cleaning items cabinet
Small island
Small island
Blue spruce cabinet color
Pull out storage in kitchen
Built in china cabinet
Pull out pantry cabinet
Hood shape
Kitchen cabinets style and color
Color of kitchen cabinet
Pull out storage in kitchen
Kitchen faucet
Pendant lights
Tile for guest bathroom
Kitchen hood
Kitchen
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