MY AH HA MOMENT
I have just found out what my style is with a twist…….who would have thought it would have come this late into my life considering this is what I do for a living.
British West Indies Style
When I can look at an image of a house and fall in love and be able to identify with so many of the elements that make up this style.
It also captures a little of the Plantation or Savannah style.
To identify this style you will see the use of mahogany furnishings, tropical prints, bamboo and rattan, and such design elements as monkeys, palm trees, ticking stripes, leather and wicker.
Because the British travelled near and far during the Queen Victoria Era they collected and took with them their findings from The Caribbean to the Far East, India, Africa and even Hong Kong.
Hence the mixture of textures and finishes blended but with a slant on casual.
So now I understand my longing for wanting to travel and stay at The Raffles Singapore..
I love this style too. It has a relaxed but classic look to it that I think, never dates. Those houses above are gorgeous!!! Have a great day.
Jxx
I agree and love this style, a bit exotic, yet casually elegant.
Karena
Art by Karena
Well what a great style to be addicted to. All of those images are gorgeous, just as your home is to. You’ve chosen well…LOVE IT!!
Hi and thank you for following me. You are very welcome! ilove your post about stairs, i needed that inspiration for mine. And the raffles in Singapore, ahhh beautiful. XX
Ah Ha all right – those images are spectacular! I have decided that I really don’t have a style anymore – it is constantly morphing – however this one could come close to pinning me down………..
Love K
Just beautiful! Love all these images … it’s a style I could easily live with too. Michelle
Ooh yes wonderful! Like being on a summer holiday all the time, clean, casual, and classic….
Although I like many different styles, this is my all-time, absolute favourite. Ever since I first clapped eyes on India Hicks’ gorgeous piece of island perfection, I knew I’d found design nirvana. Great post, and some lovely images too! K xx
You have definitely posted some lovely eye candy here. I love this style also…
It’s a beautiful elegant style and seems to be the next big thing after the ‘French’ phase we’ve all just come out of!!! It brings ones heart rate down doesn’t it. Elegant but so relaxed. A-M xx
Thanks for all your comments…I am thinking I will have to start thinking about building again one day with these sorts of images embedding themselves in my mind…