British Colonial Bedroom Furniture
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Reminiscent of the sort of bedroom George Washington might have had, British colonial bedroom furniture is grand and elegant. Usually featuring details like embellishments, curved handles, and four-poster beds, colonial furniture fits into older homes beautifully. Whether you’re looking for smaller sets or ones to furnish your whole bedroom,our design experts have curated a handful of colonial bedroom ideas that will make you want to sip a cup of tea in your four-poster bed immediately.
Our Picks
Two Tone Colonial Style Bedroom Furniture
Jonathan Charles Fine Furniture
Featuring three pieces – a bed, nightstand, and dresser – this furniture set is crafted from mahogany, acacia, and manufactured wood. The bed is designed in a Chippendale style with satinwood crossbanding, whereas the dresser and side table have antique brass handles.
Designer Advice:
The contrasting look of this set is perfect if you want to infuse your room with character but are worried about it looking cold. Due to the mahogany wood finish, we recommend opting for deep red bedding to bring out the rich undertones. Alternatively, cream bedding will prevent your bedroom from looking overly dark and cramped.
Glossy British Colonial Bedroom Furniture
Darby Home Co
This furniture set includes a nightstand and bed, making it a good option for a smaller bedroom. It is made from manufactured wood, with the nightstand featuring an elegant marble top. The finish is dark brown with a glossy finish accentuated by gold hardware.
$1459.99
Slim Colonial Bedroom Furniture
Inspired by 18th-century designs, this stunning set is full of detail. It includes a bed, nightstand, and chest, all of which have carved detail like acanthus leaves and brass rosettes. Moreover, the headboard has a serpentine arch and molded edge.
Sophisticated Colonial Bedroom
Including a mirror, bed, nightstand, and dresser, this dark cherry furniture set will make you feel like you live in a stately home. It is accentuated by small details like burl inlay, classic bale, knob hardware, claw feet, and shell motifs.
Designer Advice:
This set is stunning, but you’ll need to make sure you incorporate lighter colors elsewhere to prevent the heavy dark finish from overwhelming your space. This can be done with white bedding and light walls instead of darker colors like green or black. A cream rug underneath your bed would naturally contrast and lend a lighter air to this set.
Embellished Colonial Bed
Tommy Bahama Home
Crafted from solid and manufactured wood with rattan detailing, this set comes with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and chest. Though the headboard has a carved pediment, this can be removed for a more modern look. The finish is matte dark brown.
$10111
$14286
Ridged Colonial Style Bedroom
Tommy Bahama Home
Combining laidback ocean style with colonial designs, this set comes with a bed, dresser, and nightstand. Crafted from solid and manufactured wood with a mahogany finish, all pieces are made to look like antiques via a careful sanding process.
$11126
$15576
Designer Advice:
Though it is inspired by British colonial designs, this set would also fit a tropical décor scheme well. Add a white canopy for a dreamy look that will make you feel like you’re waking up on holiday each day. Once again, the deep brown finish could be intimidating if paired with exclusively dark colors, so make sure to go for a mix.
