At its peak, the British Empire was 100 times the size of Great Britain. The empire encompassed parts of Africa, India, Asia, the South Pacific and North America, exposing colonists to a wide range of design influences. Elements from these international stays ultimately worked their way into what we now know as British Colonial style. This style made a dramatic impression with neutral surroundings and dark furnishings, responding largely to local motifs and climates to mix traditional British furniture with that of the new empire. These interiors had inviting textures, elegantly carved wood furniture and light and airy atmospheres, creating comfortably sophisticated spaces with a touch of formality. The well-traveled look remains popular in today's homes. Here are nine ways to add a little bit of British Colonial style to your home.

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