Quintessentially English roses with white

1. Dining room table and chairs www.roomes.co.uk 2. The Secret Garden at Kilvercourt www.kilvercourt.com 3. Dining room image via ShabbyChicMania 4. Fabric by www.peonyandsage.com 5. Cushions and photo by Nostalgia at No1 6.Stool and fabric www.peonyandsage.com 7. White sofa and paisley cushions www.peonyandsage.com  8. Candle in mesh cloche grangedecharme.canalblog.com 9. Rose sofa www.roomes.co.uk 10. Rose chair www.roomes.co.uk

The weather in England has changed to an Autumnal chill, we are however greeted by the sun occasionally.  My posts recently have been focused on the winter months to come but I had the privilege to take photographs at Kilver Court Gardens in Somerset last week and was inspired by old fashioned damask pink roses. They smelt heavenly and were heavy with flowers in the Parterre garden designed by Roger Saul (founder of Mulberry) 

This quintessentially English rose theme has been a popular choice for magazines this year, I like to see this vintage inspired theme with lashings of white, 

the perfect backdrop for colour.

English Country Living

Bedroom photo via; Elle Decor

When I think about British country style the thought of the British brand Mulberry 

comes to mind, founded by Roger Saul who owns Kilver Court (No21 showroom) 

An example of this interior style can be found at Charlton House 

Textured and warm brown tones, classic shapes - modernised

 www.webbscrickhowell.com

The Mulberry concept originated mixing traditional fabrics, plaids, tweed and wools. Leather was a key material

Today there is a revival, using plaids and tweeds in upholstery.

My favourite interior styling is combines plaid with white walls for a fresh new look

Checks and plaids in British made wool

Earthy brown tones - natural materials

Vintage leather chairs and antler mounts

Hall photo via; Mikkel Adsbol

I have found a selection of chairs to create this English country style look
www.webbscrickhowell.com 

Classic meets Contemporary Design

Classic design mixed with contemporary elements marks the style in many London and city homes today where period houses have been renovated preserving original features. Complimenting these sometimes ornate feature with simple contemporary lines marks a key look this decade.....

but this winning formula was originated by David Hicks in the 1960s

British designer, David Hicks (1929-1998), was one of the most influential designers of the 1960s and 70s. His bold use of colour, geometric patterns, and unexpected mixing of antique and modern furnishings with contemporary abstract art revolutionized International interior design.

When I talk about classic meeting contemporary design today, the name 

Kelly Hoppen comes to the forefront, her distinctive style is style is synonymous 

with luxury and timeless classics.

 

Another styling trend today mixing period features with a contemporary lines is about 

re-purposing or up-cycling using simple of industrial elements.

Roger Saul (founder of Mulberry) and his son Freddie Saul have created an up-cycled furniture range. The tables combine the heritage of reused wood and teaming it welded steel for a contemporary aspect.

Modern-Classic a timeless formula.

Period details and contemporary lines

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