Colonial Style Interior Design – Monnaie Architects & Interiors

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Colonial Style Interior Design

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• Monnaie Architects Interior Designers
• Leading Interior Designers in Bangalore

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Colonial Style Interior Design

• Two major styles competed for predominance
  throughout the 20th century traditional and
  modern. In general, it has been agreed that
  traditional styling has taken priority, but there
  has still been a strong following for modern
  interior design. Colonial style interior design
  proved exceptionally popular in the first half of
  the 20th century, with two major sub-styles
  coming to the fore. Both Early American and 18th
  century themes were regularly found in homes that
  exhibited colonial style interior decorating.

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How to Get the Early American Look in Your Home

• Quilting and Handicrafts
• If you are clever at crafts, you could always use
  one of the many design books available to help
  you design and create your own quilt. On the
  other hand, you could always get one made up to
  your specifications, using samples of your
  favourite materials. In the Early American style,
  quilts would be used on beds and walls to live in
  the space as well as to create warmth. You too,
  could emulate this style and capitalize on it by
  adding quilted cushions and pillows. Other crafts
  have a place in the Early American inspired home
  too. If you knit or crochet you could make
  cushion covers or blankets, try hand-making some
  simple drapes or turn your hand to making a rag
  rug. Handmade items were a strong feature of
  Early American style so if you arent crafty
  yourself, look for authentic looking items in
  stores and scatter them liberally in your rooms.

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Colonial Style Interior Design

• Colours
• This era was represented by natural and sombre
  shades. There is no room in this era for anything
  vibrant or too colourful. Whites, browns, yellow
  reds and greys are all perfect for recreating
  this style.
• Floors and Walls
• Hardwood flooring is the key to recreating the
  look of the period. Cherry, walnut and mahogany
  are all good choices as long as they are covered
  with handmade rugs. Walls may be panelled or
  whitewashed, preferably with featured stencilled
  decoration of fruit or flowers in borders or
  murals. Crown moulding and dado rails were
  popular in this period and are easy to recreate.

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Colonial Style Interior Design

• Furnishings
• The rustic styling of the Early American period
  led to an emphasis on heavy and traditional
  furniture. Simple pine, birch or maple cabinets
  together with trestle tables, trunks and ladder
  back chairs all have an authentic feel, and
  should preferably be handmade. Lighting should
  feature cast iron lamps, with chandeliers and
  candle holders to complete the period look.
  Should you have difficulty in locating genuine
  antiques, there are plenty of excellent
  reproductions out there that will give the same
  effect.

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Colonial Style Interior Design  

• Simplicity
• The keyword of the Early American era was
  simplicity. Everything was functional as well as
  versatile and clutter was a definite no no. Clean
  lines were the order of the day and so
  accessories should be kept to a minimum. A few
  pitchers of flowers, an embroidered sampler, a
  wicker basket or two and perhaps a linen runner
  will be enough to give a hint of colonial
  elegance. Make sure, however, that you dont
  leave your room too bare and minimalist your
  home should retain a lived in warmth that makes
  it welcoming and inviting.

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Colonial Style Interior Design  

• Pewter
• Pewter was the metal of the day. It could be
  found everywhere in the traditional colonial home
  from serving plates to utensils. Featuring some
  pewter serving pieces prominently displayed in
  your home harks back to this simpler time and you
  could add to this look with some copper cooking
  pots or brass accessories. 
• Converting your home to adopt this colonial style
  interior decoration will serve to make your home
  elegant and simple. The style lends itself to
  creating bright, airy interiors that make a
  pleasant and attractive living environment.

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• Visit www.monnaie.in or www.monnaieinteriors.com
• Mail us bglr_at_monnaie.in
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