Best of British Colour Schemes
Holly Becker, Author, Interiors Stylist and Founder/Editor of decor8blog.com , Germany
I have loved England ever since I was a child and my best friend was an exchange student from London - it was then that the fascination began. I've been to England more times than I can count and I'm constantly inspired by the eclecticism, history, stunning architecture, fashion and music there. I love how in London, anything goes and creativity is celebrated.
I feel most at home in London, particularly Chiswick, because I am American and London feels like a bit of a mix between the two continents for me and reminds me so much of Boston where I am from in the states. I currently live in Hannover, Germany and I never feel far from home here because while Boston is an ocean away, London is only a 50 minute direct flight so it has become a second home for times when I feel homesick.
A very English scheme to me is Down Pipe, Teresa's Green, Pavilion Gray, Off Black and a touch of Babouche. This scheme would work really well in an office as the warm, energetic Babouche would add personality and the black would bring in a graphic element and a more professional tone. I'd love to see this scheme in a boy's room or in an industrial kitchen too.









