Simply put, a staircase is an architectural element that is often overlooked. Their utility often overpowers their potential beauty, leaving them in the dust of a design. However, there are numerous ways to style a staircase. Whether it's a gallery that spans the height of the wall parallel to the stairs, or a library at the landing, sprucing up a staircase is an easy and quick way to bring your design to the next level (sorry, we had to include that pun). Here are a couple of our favorite ways to style a stairway. Image courtesy of Pinterest. Try putting wallpaper on your steps. For those of you who live in rental properties, or even if you own your home,...
As such a small business, it's difficult to update our online inventory on a daily basis. However, slowly but surely, we are getting more and more items onto our site and increasing the number of easily buyable things, like accessories. Keep shopping our website, you never know what we'll have added! Here are four of our favorite easy accessories. Enjoy! 1. Bookends Sold out Sold out Sold out Decorative bookends are a fantastic way to introduce character and charm into a space. Everyone has books, some boast utility and some boast beauty. Either way, books are fun to display and a nice set of bookends is a fun way to personalize any design. Whether you're a golfer or dog-lover, we...
When designing a space, choosing a style to follow can be difficult. Do you want your space to be breezy and bright, or sophisticated and comfortable? The decision may require pondering, but something we can all agree on is that there's nothing better than classic taste. It's a huge part of design; we can guarantee that remaining classic will be one of the best decisions you make in the design process. What exactly is classic style, though? Image courtesy of House & Garden. By definition, something is "classic" if it's judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind. At English Traditions, remaining classic is something we've strived for since the day...
Imagine your bedroom. Most of us would associate this space with comfort, relaxation, and a reflection of who we are and what we like. While some of us have four pillows, others have 37, 34 of which are pulled to the floor when it's time for bed. Regardless of your personal style, all of our bedrooms have one thing in common; they're where we recharge, where we relax, and where we reflect. Who wouldn't want a phenomenal space in which they can do all of these things? Here are five of the most phenomenal bedrooms. Enjoy! Image courtesy of Pinterest. 1. Neutral & Airy A bedroom should be a place that you enjoy being in. This space's minimal design style...
Image courtesy of Pinterest. 1. Major Marble Marble is a luxury some of us have. The extent to which it flows is what sets this bathroom apart from the rest. Breccia Capraia marble makes its presence known; as it covers the tub, vanity, and back wall, the distinct veins and dark contrast forge texture on a seemingly smooth surface, adding another layer of dimension into this already stunning space. Gold accents fused with an unconventional black wall and trim combination make this bathroom a paramount of luxury and classic design. Aside from features that prove this to be a bathroom, minimal decor makes a huge difference in the overall scheme and augments the timelessness of the space. Image courtesy of...
