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    British colonial interior design originated from the 1600s-1700s when British explorers arrived in the eastern United States and West Indies. It uses natural local materials like stone, wood, and brick for walls, ceilings, and dark hardwood floors. Light, neutral colors on the walls help combat tropical heat, while furnishings take inspiration from the tropics with elements like carved pineapples and rattan but retain British formality. Abundant exotic plants and traditional wooden shutters on the windows also characterize this colonial style.

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    British colonial interior design originated from the 1600s-1700s when British explorers arrived in the eastern United States and West Indies. It uses natural local materials like stone, wood, and brick for walls, ceilings, and dark hardwood floors. Light, neutral colors on the walls help combat tropical heat, while furnishings take inspiration from the tropics with elements like carved pineapples and rattan but retain British formality. Abundant exotic plants and traditional wooden shutters on the windows also characterize this colonial style.

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    British colonial interior design originated from the 1600s-1700s when British explorers arrived in the eastern United States and West Indies. It uses natural local materials like stone, wood, and brick for walls, ceilings, and dark hardwood floors. Light, neutral colors on the walls help combat tropical heat, while furnishings take inspiration from the tropics with elements like carved pineapples and rattan but retain British formality. Abundant exotic plants and traditional wooden shutters on the windows also characterize this colonial style.

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    BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE

    British colonial interior design is a design trend that commonly represents the 1600s
    and 1700s British colonial explorers who came to the US. With their arrival, they
    started the colonial look in the Eastern United States, particularly in New England,
    Florida, and the West Indies.

    The idea of colonial style is the reasonable combination of rich luxury, comfort and exoticism. High-quality
    natural materials, decoration and decor are worth a lot.

    WALLS AND CEILING

    Colonial design uses natural materials: stone, wood, copper, clay and brick.
    Crown moldings on the ceilings and dado rails along the walls are also key
    elements of colonial design.

    FLOORING

    Hardwood floors, especially dark woods, are the way to go for


    replicating colonial interiors.
    Walnut, cherry and mahogany are all great choices for the floor.
    Hand-stitched embroidered carpets, preferably featuring fall hues
    and floral prints will make a great addition to the floor
    The floor should be darker than the walls and ceiling, but also
    preferably monophonic. This surface design serves as an ideal
    backdrop for furniture and decor.
    LIGHT & AIRY COLOURS

    Light and neutral shades adorned the walls of a traditional British Colonial
    interior. These airy hues helped colonial house-dwellers psychologically
    combat the overwhelming tropical heat.

    TROPICAL INSPIRED FURNISHINGS

    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.

    PLANTS

    The most striking hallmark of the colonial style is exotic


    plants. Around lush and stormy vegetation, everything is
    green and bright.
    TRADITIONAL SHUTTERS

    Window shutters helped control breezes, shut out storms, and


    deal with the tropical heat in British Colonial homes. Made
    from local woods, the shutters were either painted or left in
    their natural wood finish.

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