British west indies style

Sorry I took such a long break since my last post, I was on an amazing vacation in Turks & Caicos – I highly recommend! Then came Thanksgiving and then I was sick. Now that we are in th…

There are two kinds of tropical interiors........trendy and timeless. As you know I am not a big fan of trendiness, so it stands to reason this blog will focus on elegant, timeless, tropical interiors. If done correctly a tropical room can stand the test of time and never be dated or out of style. It doesn't matter where you live, you can create a tropical getaway in your own home with a few design tips. Tropical style is all about comfort, ease and utility and is eclectic by definition.The…

I fell in love with this style when I vacationed in Barbados several years ago and stayed at Sam Lord's Castle, the former home of actual pirate Sam Lord, who lured ships aground by hanging lanterns in the coconut trees. Captains mistook the lights for the nearby port city of Bridgetown and ran their ships into the reefs. Sam and his men then promptly looted them. This beautiful plantation was decorated in authentic West Indies British Colonial style and couldn't help capturing my heart…

British Colonial Basics - Use dark woods in your furnishings, either real mahogany or your own version created with stain or paint, and opt for dark floors to create the base for the look. - Walls don't have to be white, but should be light — sea tones of pale green or blue look great against dark wood. - Add textural interest with woven elements, such as baskets or sisal rugs. - Intersperse pieces of china, silver or crystal for a look of elegance. - Get fresh with flowers (pop them in an…

British Colonial style is a relaxed design made up of international elements from countries such as Asia, the West Indies, and the Caribbean.

If walls could talk, the white foyer would shout elegance and refinement. It makes no difference if yours is classic, contemporary, or cottage, it will say the same thing. In a white foyer furniture pops,the feeling is clean, bright, and airy, and your space seems larger and more grand somehow. The foyer is the first space guests experience when they step into our homes and the last thing they see before they depart so it should pack a great deal of WOW factor. The white foyer can certainly…

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Caribbean style however is much better suited to our lifestyle here in Australia and I was therefore thrilled to see Kate Walker's Caribbean style home.

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This time of year, I totally dream about outdoor spaces. To me, there's nothing better than enjoying the outdoors, with a breeze in the air (well, we can pray for a breeze here!), a cold