English Cottage Decor

A sexy fireplace mantel Laurel?Well, sure. Fireplaces are romantic by nature, right?And what is the sexiest color?Why, black, of course!This final post in the series is going to feature a lot of painted wooden fireplace mantels, black, gray and other colors and a few special…

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Designer Ralph Lauren opens up the doors of the the Norman-style stone manor house that he shares with his wife, Ricky, in Bedford, New York

Max Rollitt English country style interior decorator Hampshire countryside design antiques dealer house and garden magazine

tour the charming historic home of Leigh and Ben Muldrow

Signs of the season.. simple pinecones in fall. Small art for gifting, would work well as a special display for the season. #pinecones #natureart #holidayart

{via} I've always been really drawn to loft-style architecture. I love all of the exposed fixtures. While our house doesn't exactly represent this style I still want to incorporate one of my favorite elements into the living room: wood beams. I originally thought you needed sloped ceilings to pull this look off but I was wrong! I've found all sorts of inspiration for traditional flat ceilings. Take a look: {via pinterest - source unknown} {via} {via} The funky thing about our house is…

In Pasadena, California, a comfortable mix of color and texture fills the space of a colonial-style residence

Glamorous Lives & Stylish Places

Glamorous Lives & Stylish Places

In Pasadena, California, a comfortable mix of color and texture fills the space of a colonial-style residence

A weekend property in the Southern Highlands has been transformed into a yearned for traditional style country home with plenty of room for friends and family. Here, its owners explain how they came to live on these five hectares reminiscent of the English countryside.

A cottage in a Sussex village has been transformed into a distinctive family home by the designer Beata Heuman, who has given the interiors a bold update with her confident use of colour and playful blend of styles.

The interior design work of Birmingham, Alabama designer Caroline Gidiere.

English country style draws inspiration from its rural surroundings. Here, 13 ideas to turn your living room into a comfy pastoral den you never want to leave.