Cozy design is more than aesthetic; it’s sensory, emotional, even instinctual. It’s the flicker of candlelight against a plaster wall, the weight of a throw across your lap, the scent of something warm and familiar drifting through the air. From autumn’s golden hues to winter’s calm whites, it’s about designing with feeling.

British Colonial was once a widely embraced aesthetic, but the language around it has grown complicated and outdated. My British Tropical redefinition keeps the essence and through incorporating some of its key design elements (natural ventilation, breathable textiles, rattan, tropical hardwoods, botanicals, antiques and more) and shows how the style can fit gracefully into today’s trends such as California / Mediterranean living, biophilic fresh infusions, and traditional ec