Her Haus: Creating a Traditionally British Bedroom

In
exploring all aspects of décor, I aim to pinpoint the cultural
tendencies when it comes to interior design. I have always found the British
ambivalence towards overt extravagance admirable and their propensity towards
the traditional, a marvel.

The Quintessential British Bedside Table:
I love using atypical pieces in unique ways, for example this tutorial on how to
attach legs to an antiqued suitcase to create a quirky and one of a kind piece.
When selecting a case, I would lean more towards darker colors (a deep brown leather
or sleek dusky gray.)

Understated can still be grand: The
British, though understated, do still make use of beautiful yet modest
chandeliers. There is a fine line between garish and modest however so when investing
in a beautiful bedroom chandelier, keep in mind that your main intention is
to place the piece in an area that it reflects the natural light that enters
the room.

The Main Event: the
foremost feature of any bedroom is typically the bed. Broad, wooden beds full
of character seem a likely choice and I love crisp white sheets like these from
Revival Beds.
Scatter pillows with a quieter pattern within the relatively same color scheme
of your rug to create a cohesive and unpretentious flow.

These
are merely a few tips (and I am no Brit) but they inspire me to explore the
multitude of styles each culture sees as customary.

How
would you modify your room to add a bit of British charm?