BRITISH COLONIAL ISLAND CHIC

BRITISH COLONIAL ISLAND CHIC

May 03, 2020 2 Comments

Do you have a spirit animal?
Well mine is a home filled with Black & White & Brown with accents of Green & Gold . Ok so it's not an animal, but if it was, it would totally be my spirit animal :)

 

I still remember one of my favourite Christmas presents ever! I was maybe 8 or 9. After waiting anxiously at the top of the stairs with my brother on Christmas morning while my parents took their sweet time getting out of bed, we all headed downstairs as a family. Well my brother and I were sprinting! We turned the corner into the Living Room where the big Christmas tree was and even though the room was packed with presents from Santa Claus, the only thing I could see with pure excitement was my new Purple & Pink 10 speed bike!! AHHH! Hallelujah! Santa definitely read my letter!  It was pure bliss! I screamed with excitement, ran over and slid right into it on my knees like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. I shouted - "I love it!" I was speechless as I studied the detail - the white speckled paint spots on the pastel purple bars in contrast with the pastel pink bar, and the pastel aqua coloured handles, it was like heaven came to me on Christmas morning. It was the early 80's and light pastels were totally 'in'. I was an adult now with my adult 10 speed bike and it was dreamy! 

That's how I feel when I walk into a dreamy room that is designed as if it was only made to make my heart happy. Kirsten Maryah Wilson's heart happy. You know when you love something so much, you feel like you know it, and it was made especially fo you?! As a designer myself, I do love SO MANY different types of style, but one style that never leaves my heart and is there to stay is anything that make me feel as if I'm on a tropical island in the days of old British Colonialism. Cane back Chairs - YES!  Dark wood - YES! Jute rugs - YES! Black & White tiles - YES! 

 

BRITISH COLONIAL IN THE TROPICS

Admit it, these photos make you want to go stay in your coastal home in the Bahamas, am I right? ... I don't have a house in the Bahamas either, it's all in my imagination :)

 

MY FAV  !!

Hello Day Planner - Colonial Island Tropical Chic

 
 
 
PETER PAN & I WILL HAVE COFFEE HERE TOGETHER

 
 
 
FOUR POST BED - YES PLEASE 

British Colonial Island Tropical Chic

 
 
 
WALKING DOWN THE HALLWAY TO MY HOUR LONG MASSAGE

British Colonial Island Tropical Chic

 
 
 
FORMAL & ELEGANT 

British Colonial Island Tropical Chic

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NO NEED TO BUY HOUSE PLANTS WHEN YOU LIVE IN THE JUNGLE

 
 
 
I'LL HAVE A GIN & TONIC PLEASE 

 

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SOPHISTICATION

Hello Day Colonial Island Chic

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MODERNISED & CLEAN

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ARTSY & FRENCH
 
 
  
So the more I look at these, yes, they are my fav, but to make it perfection, I would need to add  a touch of Art Deco, Retro, French Romance & a modern twist with sleek lines. In a world with too many options!
What's your favourite type of Interior Design Style?

 

 

 


2 Responses

Dorothy LeBlanc
Dorothy LeBlanc

November 15, 2023

I love your painting of the gentleman in the khaki outfit seated with a book on his lap,looks to be 1930’s. Can you let me know the name of the picture? I’d love to purchase a copy
Thanks
Dorothy

Alba Rodriguez
Alba Rodriguez

November 15, 2023

My style is a combination of European modern farm.

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