Across the design world, British influence is having a moment. It’s all focused on timeless layering, craftsmanship, and character. Whether it’s a polished English manor, a relaxed coastal cottage, or a cozy country house, the modern British design blends tradition with charm. At Dallas Market Center, you’ll find everything you need to bring this endearing aesthetic stateside, from fabrics and lighting to tabletop and accessories.
The return of chintz, cabbage roses, and skirted upholstery is proof that comfort and elegance can coexist beautifully. Think ruffled trims, pleated shades, and warm metallic finishes in antiqued brass and aged gold. These small details tell stories of heritage and handiwork, and you can find them across Dallas Market Center’s open daily design showrooms and The Gallery shared showroom.
For a quintessential English lighting moment, look to Pooky Lighting, the UK-based brand now available in Coco & Dash. Their pleated fabric shades, scalloped silhouettes, and playful use of pattern make them a perfect companion to English Country interiors. An extra wow factor is that the rechargeable lamp bases can be paired with any lamp shade for a custom combination.
You’ll also find heritage craftsmanship in fabrics and wallcoverings from Lee Jofa, distributed by Kravet. In traditional tabletop by Royal Crown Derby, both names are synonymous with British luxury and legacy. For an updated spin, Visual Comfort’s collaboration with Schumacher offers lighting that pairs beautifully with traditional prints and textures, blending classic forms with modern detailing.
Channel the enduring sophistication of the English countryside with equestrian-inspired décor — bridle leather, dark woods, brass buckles, and tailored textiles. In the Textile Salon, Prince of Scots brings this lifestyle to life with fine wools, plaids, and throws woven with heritage craftsmanship that feels as at home in a manor library with mahogany bookshelves.
Complement these textures with Buster + Punch, the London-based design studio known for bold hardware, lighting, and furniture. Their signature finishes — brass, smoked bronze, and steel — lend a refined edge to equestrian interiors.
For a lighter touch, the British Coastal look offers a breath of fresh air. Imagine washed linens, faded blues, ginghams, and soft scallops; the kind of understated elegance found in seaside cottages and country escapes. At Patrick & Company, mix Dock & Bay’s striped textiles with Meri Meri’s whimsical tablescape pieces for a playfully curated take on a coastal English kitchen or garden party. Add subtle details like curved edges, woven baskets, or hand-painted dishware to complete the feeling of a cozy coastal retreat — fresh, charming, and distinctly British.
Layer these looks together for a collected, evolved interior that feels both familiar and fresh — proof that British style never truly goes out of fashion; it simply reinvents itself.
Whether your clients dream of a cozy English country home, an equestrian-inspired estate, or a breezy coastal retreat, you can find all the British design inspiration you need at Dallas Market Center.
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