Our home, Savannah, is known for its charming architecture and rich history. It’s one thing that pulls visitors to our small riverside town. In fact, a walk down the popular East Jones and Gaston streets will take you to some of the prettiest houses you’ll probably ever see!
While you’ll find different styles exploring our architecture, one that’s sure to leave a lasting impression is the influence from 18th century England Georgian homes. And if you’ve been wanting to achieve a similar theme, you don’t have to jump into full construction mode.
You can always start refreshing your home from the inside.
Welcoming English-Inspired Interiors into Your Place in Savannah
Going back and forth deciding what to choose between timeless or trendy designs? Why not try to incorporate both?
You can adopt the classic British color schemes and complement local architecture at the same time. Consider these English countryside palettes that are bound to make your home look a lot more stunning.
- Soft muted hues. Think soft grays and dusty pinks. These gentle colors make for a timeless, relaxing feel. They never get old, are very versatile, and effortlessly create a calming atmosphere.
- Delicate pastels. If you want to create an airy setting reminiscent of spring, consider pastels, such as lavender, mint, and soft sage. These colors can help reflect light and make a room feel bigger.
- Classic neutral tones. It’s hard to go wrong with creamy white and beige. These beautiful tones can work with almost any design style, which is why they’re often the go-tos of many property owners. They’re also perfect for achieving a serene feel.
- Deep, heritage hues. If you’re looking to skip the usual light neutral tones and instead incorporate warm, richer hues, then try rustic orange and deep burgundy. Celebrate the autumn season in your home with your paint choices and create an inviting space.
You don’t have to set aside your personality and unique preferences when complementing your home’s architecture. Consult with an interior designer, so you can invest in the right colors, avoid wasted or unused paints, and create a setting you’ll love for a long time.
Using High-Quality Paints and Decorative Painting Techniques
Painting is a cost-effective way to update your interiors, but you have to be careful with the products you’re using. Choosing to spend extra upfront and investing only in high-quality paints can earn you long-term savings.
- These products resist fading and are extremely long-lasting. And because of this, your walls, ceilings, or any surface you apply them on will require fewer touch-ups. Less frequent repainting translates to more savings, as opposed to going for cheap paints that don’t adhere well and will need touch-ups more often.
- Quality paints also make the project a lot easier and faster to carry out. They offer better coverage, which means fewer coatings. And they do a great job covering imperfections because of their superior consistency. You’ll achieve a smooth finish in less time.
- Often, premium paints are also more environmentally-friendly. They don’t emit an unpleasant odor that can be harmful when inhaled. They also tend to dry faster, helping shorten your project’s turnaround time.
If you want to elevate your interior design, professional painters can incorporate decorative paint techniques in their work. They can use stencils to create intricate designs and patterns, and turn an ordinary wall into an accent piece.
Another technique, called dry brushing, can add interest to surfaces and leave a rustic, handcrafted finish. If you’re after a striped, fabric-like pattern, dragging or strie can do the trick.
Mastering these techniques requires years of experience and utmost attention to detail. If you find a local contractor that offers these services and does them perfectly, then you’re looking at an example of superior craftsmanship.
Reminds us of a recent business trip to West Sussex in England, where we had the wonderful opportunity working with a talented team specializing in traditional painting and restoration work. The lovely team of house painters in Chichester showed us samples of their decorative painting works, which we eventually used for the project, and which inspired this post!
Ready to Update Your Interiors?
Isn’t it great that Savannah’s architecture has traces of British architecture, and we can transform our interiors at any time to resemble what we’d see in an English country house?
We get so excited just thinking about the many design possibilities we can explore.
So, do you already have a particular concept in mind? Did any of the timeless interior paint trends we’ve mentioned interest you? We’d love to hear it!