We are privileged to be able to travel a great deal and with my interest in all things “design” (well ok and travel) I was particularly taken by the wonderful rich dark woods and flowing linens of the Inn at English Harbour in Antigua.
Of course the manager there, Fabio Giorgi was deeply involved in the design and during the more recent modernisation wanted to keep true to West Indian style and culture – we certainly thought he’d succeeded…
Its an easy look to translate to your home but to do it justice use good quality dark hardwood flooring and furniture with light plain walls, touches of colour with cushions, Kelim rugs and accessories.
Add light muslin and linens for curtains and upholstery that can be found relatively inexpensively.
Try www.linenfabrics.co.uk for some beautiful white and pastel linen fabric, and draping muslin www.madaboutfabrics.com and ebay.
Creating the Look
I’ve created a mood board below (click to enlarge it) which has a slightly warmer feel that should give you the general idea. The bed is known as a “pencil four poster” although searching for this there aren’t many options in the UK with much more choice in the US.