Country Specific Interior Design
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 5 – British Eclectic Style
October 1, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Decorating in an eclectic style isn’t just a British thing – but something we do very well nevertheless! So for the purpose of this post, we will be talking about the ‘British Eclectic Style’ and helping you to understand its concepts. We will also be giving some tips and inspiration to help you get this [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 4 – English Victorian Style
September 30, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
In the second half of the 19th century, our Queen Victoria had shed light on England and a new era began; one with prosperity and opulent living. A lot of what we know about English home design and decorating today would have been influenced during the time of Queen Victoria’s reign. In modern times, it [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 3 – British Colonial Style
September 29, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The British Colonial style is well-loved and has been since its arrival in the late 19th century – when the British Empire had poked its way into all other continents. In Asia, Africa and India, the locals began to make the British feel at home by replicating the current British furniture designs. The only difference [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 2 – English Tudor Style
September 28, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This decorating style takes us back – way back to the time of Tudor rule from the late 15th century to the early 17th century. Even though this style began all those years ago, the trend still exists today in what is known as Tudor-Revival. This is loved for its refined and elegant look, often [...]
Be Proud Of Your Heritage 1 – English Country Style
September 27, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
This week we are looking at the best of British – the styles for homes that will show you how to be proud of your heritage. Many of these styles will be taken from our rich history of decorating and design with period décor and all of them will make your home stunningly beautiful!
The English [...]
Fabulous Film Decorating Inspiration 5: In The Mood For Love
September 17, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
A few of you may be raising eyebrows at this point, as I have chosen a film that is not as well known as the previous posts in this series. However, should you have a fondness for Oriental design, foreign films and romance in a sensual yet reserved sense – do rent the DVD over [...]
Fabulous Film Decorating Inspiration 2: The Darjeeling Limited
September 14, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
The Darjeeling Limited came out on the big screen just a few years ago and one I hold dearly in my DVD collection – perhaps for the love of Adrian Brody, perhaps for the sophisticated humour – but definitely for the visual pleasure of three brothers travelling through India on a spiritual journey. All those [...]
Go Continental – Using Holiday Inspiration
July 23, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Travelling around Europe is a great opportunity to see some beautiful continental styles in homes and public interiors such as hotels. The continental style is quite varied when you go from country to country and you might find your preference in one period style of Italy, France or any other country you have visited of [...]
Broaden Your Horizons – Part 4 – Midsummer no Murder
June 24, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
Although Midsummer Day occurs near the summer solstice, or what we think of as the beginning of summer, to the farmer it is the midpoint of the growing season, halfway between planting and harvesting, and an occasion for celebration.
Although it’s also the feast day of St. John the Baptist, it features pagan traditions such as [...]
Design Style Take A-Ways – Part 7 – English Tea
April 4, 2010 by Helen Green · View Comments
As with many of the interior designs from different countries there is an eclectic mix of styles which are used pending on the age of the house and the occupants’ lifestyles.
Traditional English is usually seen as the quintessential country rose cottage with tea and scones being served on pretty bone china plates and whist this [...]
