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04.14.10
British Colonial decor

Owing to their storied past, some fixtures are inherently more special and significant than others.  Colonial style furniture for example, is remarkable for its eclectic and elegant combination of materials, which was heavily influenced by the conquering Britons of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and their destinations.  Mahogany fittings, tropical patterns, and bamboo and rattan are all reminiscent of the Colonial era when the British still owned and ruled several states and islands from the Caribbean to the Far East, plus certain parts of America.

Also typifying the Colonial age are cups made of horn, silverware with bone handles, tortoise patterned glass, leather bound books, and letter-writing boxes.  Campaign furnishings, or functional pieces made specifically for traveling Britons in the olden times, are great examples too.  They are characterized by attractive collapsible bed frames, folding mahogany chairs, and writing tables and liquor cabinets fitted into steamer trunks.

Similarly, several furniture styles are directly associated with the British Colonial decor. These are the Pilgrim or Jacobean, the William and Mary, the Queen Anne, and the Chippendale styles.


09.02.09
Make Your Home Inviting and Rich with Culture

People who decorate their homes in ultra modern designs make me cringe. There’s nothing appealing about primary-colored tones used to accent large geometric shapes – and to call any of this art is just wrong. Not to mention that the furniture and fixtures that accompany this genre are flat out repulsive. There’s nothing warm or inviting about short-legged, wide-spread coffee tables or a want-to-be chandelier composed of a single stainless-steel beam and a light bulb.

The way a living space is decorated says a lot about the person who dwells there. And the last thing I want my home to say is frigid, dull and tasteless. I prefer to embrace a variety of styles and cultures in my home décor. One of my favorites is British Colonial décor because it’s easy to find and offers a sophisticated, yet rustic, appearance. Every room in my home is equally intriguing as it is inviting, and that’s the way I like it!


British Colonial Decor

Author: HillOfBeans
05.21.08

British Colonial DecorWhen my husband and I bought our own home, we both knew that we want to give it a distinct look. We had a second honeymoon in the South and we both admired the stately mansions that we visited on our trip. That was when we both knew that this was the style we were looking for.

I fell in love with the items in your online catalogue, because the British colonial décor that you feature fit the ideas that we had in mind for our new home.