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Like the furniture and hand blown glass that traveled to America with British Colonists, colonial decorating is simple, rustic, and sensible. It never seems to go out of style. Colonial furnishings reflect an old world European sensibility united with the adventurous spirit of the first settlers.
By and large, colonial decorating is a blend of elegant decorative details and a spare and functional aesthetic derived from local influences. Knotty pines and mahogany are emphasized in colonial decor, and soft colonial furnishings such as quilted bedspreads and throws and patterned pillows are the perfect antidotes.
The Saffron Marigold collection of fine handcrafted bedding, vintage table linens, and curtains that easily conjure a colonial mood are admired for their versatility. Each piece can be used singly or combined with others to enhance your colonial decor.
For instance, you can fashion a stylish colonial bedroom in no time with a rustic quilted bedspread inspired by the Kilim carpets of Turkey and matching pillow shams and cotton voile sheers fluttering at the window.
Expanding your colonial home decor to your dining room and kitchen is easy with Saffron Marigold’s cotton tablecloths featuring stylized botanicals in deep, rich hues. Add pewter candle sticks, ladder back chairs, and a wooden bowl of fresh apples and pears, and you’ll be on your way to creating an early American theme.
The refined elegance of British colonial decor takes on an island tone from colony roots in the Caribbean. Now’s the time to bring out the crystal and silver atop a riotously blooming tropical flower tablecloth featuring clear red hibiscus, lush green vines, and star gazer lilies. Or else tie back marigold printed window panels with folksy tabs under a matching valance for quintessential British colonial decorating appeal. |
