British west indies style

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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…

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…

The fashion designer and his wife, Ricky, bought a Jamaican villa on Round Hill, near Montego Bay, some 20 years ago

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…

Get inspired by British Colonial design! Discover decorating tips to bring this classic, sophisticated style into your home for elegance.

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The laid-back look of South Florida and Key West is an inspiration for anyone looking for a piece of island life. Explore these beach rooms and decor for ideas.

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Custom Homes | British West Indies | John McDonald Co. | Custom Home Builder [Love the courtyard-like layout but would want a different style of house. Like the idea of lots of tall windows and one or two sets of French doors but would prefer more traditional divided panes.]

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Antique birdcage, parlor palms, rattan furniture, British Colonial, cane chair, ginger jar

The owners of this Northern Beaches house lovingly blend its past, present and future, with relaxed and stylish results

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