Classic English style has been attracting the attention of designers and ordinary people for many years. It combines functionality and rigor, but at the same time shows well the character of its owner. Homes in this style combine the best features of Victorian and Georgian construction. They are distinguished by the external roughness of the facade, which is not faced with anything, leaving bare brick, very low large windows and a high roof covered with red tiles.
Many companies offer house designs in english style for every taste, providing photos finished house and drawings. The Liverpool project is luxurious two-story cottage made of aerated concrete blocks with brick cladding and a terrace behind the house.
The total area of the house is 263 square meters, which is quite sufficient for a comfortable stay. big family. The height of the narrow windows is balanced by a small two-tier roof covered with dark metal tiles, which creates the effect of both lightness and stability. The foundation is made of a grillage and slab and almost does not protrude above the ground, which creates a grounded effect, leveled by two floors and large windows through which enough light penetrates into the premises at any time of the year.
From the porch, the guest enters the hallway, there is a dressing room on the right, and in front there is a large hall. On the right side of the hall there are entrances to the bathroom and kitchen, on the left there is a door to the study, and directly there is a spacious living room with access to the terrace.
Climbing the stairs to the second floor, you can find four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, the entrances to which are located in the bedrooms, as well as a small cozy balcony.
The finished Grace project is reminiscent of medieval cathedrals in its height and narrowness, but it still retains the features of the classical English style.
Despite the fact that it looks small from the outside, the house has two floors and an attic, on which there are a sufficient number of rooms. The total area of the house is 160 square meters. The building is constructed from gas or foam blocks and is faced with red-brown ceramic bricks. The high, sharp roof, covered with dark metal tiles, gives the impression of striving upward.
On the ground floor there is a large hall, to the left of it there is a toilet and the entrance to the furnace room, to the right there is a storage room and a staircase to the second floor. Opposite the entrance to the house there is a living room combined with a dining room and a kitchen.
On the second floor there are three cozy bedrooms, the doors of one of them open into the dressing room and bathroom. In addition, there is a small compact storage room.
On attic floor immediately opposite the stairs there is a large dressing room, the doors of two bedrooms and a bathroom open onto the hall.
The Gustave project looks compact from the outside and could serve as a country house, but in fact its area is an impressive 254.5 square meters.
Like previous projects, “Gustave” is built from aerated concrete blocks, and the roof is covered with metal tiles. Strictness geometric shapes the building is softened by a large semicircular window on the second floor, under which there is a large canopy above front door. To the left of the house is large garage with automatic gates.
The inside of the house is very spacious; on the ground floor there is a living room combined with a dining room, a kitchen, an entrance hall, a laundry room and a large hall. Behind the house there is a large glazed veranda, and from the garage you can access the technical room located inside the building.
On the second floor there are three large bedrooms and another living room, as well as two bathrooms with bathtubs. This house does not have as many sleeping places as the previous ones, but all the other rooms are much larger and more spacious.
The Edinburgh project looks like a classic english house from photographs from Foggy Albion, but at the same time it will completely fit into the reality of our country.
Beautiful brick in dark brown tones covers the walls of the house, the roof pleases the eye with a beautiful and deep dark color. The windows are large and square, there is a sufficient level of lighting inside the rooms. Behind the house there is a large terrace where you can put wicker chairs and tables and enjoy the summer evenings. In general, the cottage is very spacious, it has two floors and an area of 237 square meters.
Upon entering the house, you first find yourself in the hallway, then in the large hall. To the left of the entrance door there is a study room, adjacent to it is the living room. To the right of the entrance is a dressing room and a bathroom. Ahead is large kitchen, combined with the dining room.
On the second floor there are three large bedrooms and several bathrooms plus a dressing room.
10. Living room with fireplace and aquarium
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a living room with an aquarium And this living room with a fireplace in a laconic white portal and a pair of classic green armchairs could be an example of pure English style, if not for the bright modern aquarium. Thanks to the appearance of this “piece” in the interior underwater world, as well as the fireplace, the room began to resemble an area for relaxation even more. But this is exactly the effect that the English style always achieves, for which it is important to create the most cozy and comfortable environment possible.
English style in the interior of an office and armory
Many office owners lean towards the English style. Respectable furniture with a “carriage” screed, massive built-in wardrobes with bookshelves and pilasters in the decoration, wall panels made of wood - it would seem that these attributes of the style trend that emerged in the UK were simply created for arranging office spaces. It seems to us that only a serious and self-confident person will choose the English style for the interior of an office. That’s why such office spaces always look very respectable and inspire confidence in their owners.
11. Office-library in coffee and chocolate tones
All photos In the photo: Office design in chocolate and coffee shades with a library An English-style office always serves not only as a workspace, but also as a library. Of course, not every room will allow you to equip it with book shelves entire galleries, as was the case in the film “My Fair Lady”. But there is always a place in the office for at least one bookcase.
12. English office in the attic of a country house
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of an attic office The design of an English office in the attic appeals to classic solutions. Thus, a chair with “ears” and armrests may well resemble models named after Voltaire. The classicism of the composition is also emphasized by the pilasters used in the decoration of the bookcase.
13. Weapon room with wood trim
All photos In the photo: Weapon room with wood trim Wood is considered the ideal finishing material for an English-style interior. And the presented design of the weapons room, the decoration of which is dominated by polished wooden textures, serves the best confirmation. English classics with its respectability and sense of self-worth are expressed primarily in decoration wood panels. And the curtains and sconces, assembled in a somewhat theatrical manner, seem so outside of history that, thanks to them, it is difficult to say exactly what century the composition belongs to.
English style in the interior of the kitchen and wine cellar
14. Black and white monochrome in the interior of the kitchen-dining room
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a monochrome kitchen The design of an English-style kitchen-dining room is usually built on a monochrome basis. It can be black and white monochrome, as in the photo above, or beige. Diversify monochrome palette possible through use in finishing natural stone with its unique design.
15. Shades of coffee with milk in the kitchen interior
All photos In the photo: English style in the kitchen interior in shades of coffee with milk The shades of coffee with milk in the kitchen interior in the photo evoke pleasant associations with an invigorating aromatic drink and desserts. This palette is unobtrusive and universal: it combines with most other colors and color accents.
16. Country motifs in the interior of English cuisine
All photos In the photo: English style in the kitchen interior with country motifs The English style in the interior of a kitchen in a country house has the charm of a quiet village, lost among the picturesque hills of one of the counties of Great Britain. We owe this effect largely to the country elements used in the project in the form of stonework and curtains with floral pattern. As a result, we get an interior that is close in its atmosphere to the cozy English houses from the time of the novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
17. Kitchen-dining room with island
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a kitchen with an island English kitchens are no less multifunctional than minimalist interiors, in which entire storage systems can be hidden behind the laconic facades of cabinets. An island is one of the most accessible and obvious means for improving the functionality of a kitchen space. In the example shown in the photo, the island structure serves as a work surface and storage system. But many islands today are also used as bar counters and zoning elements.
18. Stone finishing in the kitchen interior
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a kitchen with stone trim Stone finishing adds a bit of brutality to the interior of an English-style kitchen. Thanks to her, the space also acquires a certain historicity, taking us to Victorian era. Deliberately rough stone textures look especially impressive in combination with classic furniture made of noble wood.
19. Wine cellar with stained glass ceiling
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a wine cellar in the house Some English-style country houses provide wine cellars in which you can store both Burgundy and cider and ale. Ideal material For finishing such premises, of course, wood is considered. Can also be added to the interior masonry and illuminate the suspended ceiling with stained glass. A stained glass insert on the ceiling will help give the space an artistic touch.
English style in the bedroom interior
English bedrooms are perhaps not as ornate as French sleeping rooms with their canopies and delicate carved furniture legs. But they are very cozy and comfortable. If in French bedrooms you feel a desire to please, then english rooms for relaxation they are more intimate; they focus not on strangers, but on their owners.
20. Bedroom in light colors
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bedroom in light colors The interior of a bedroom in the English style is almost monochrome. Wooden panels are used to decorate the space. Inserts with floral wallpaper framed by moldings help to diversify the composition, the unobtrusive bluish pattern of which brings some spring colors to the room. A built-in mirrored cabinet helps to visually enlarge the space.
21. Wood carving in the bedroom decoration
All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior with wood carvings in the decoration English style in the bedroom interior involves the use large quantity wooden textures. Thanks to wood, the space looks more cozy. One bedroom can combine polished and matte wood textures. And you can increase the artistic value of the composition by using elements made using wood carving techniques. In the bedroom design in the photo with light green wallpaper with a pattern close to damask, carved wooden inserts are used in the design of the headboard area.
22. Wooden furniture and pilasters in the bedroom interior
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bedroom with wooden furniture In English-style bedrooms it is installed wooden furniture. But it is important to understand that this style direction does not accept fakes. Therefore, the furniture here should be made of good quality wood. In the presented example of an English bedroom interior wooden bed, coffee table And bedside tables serve as a complement to unusual decoration walls with pilasters and carvings.
23. Textured decoration of the headboard in the bedroom
All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior in light shades English-style bedrooms can be decorated with art deco elements. For example, in the decoration of the headboard area, you can often see upholstery with a “carriage” screed. In the example presented, such a textile textured panel with a diamond layout is “supported” by a matching white back with “ears”.
24. English bedroom with fireplace
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bedroom with a fireplace In the interiors of English bedrooms, a fireplace can be seen as often as in living rooms. Both classic fireplace portals with stucco and more laconic modern fireplaces running on biofuel are used here.
25. Classic armchairs for an English bedroom
All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior with classic armchairs As we mentioned above, the English interior style “seeks” to fill all the voids. Therefore, there is often at least one cozy chair near the fireplace. In the presented example of the interior, a whole area for relaxation and reading is equipped in the hearth area. Designer Anzhelika Prudnikova decided to furnish the fireplace area with a pair of classic armchairs with screed trim and mother-of-pearl poufs that can serve as footrests or coffee tables.
26. Bedroom with truffle accents
All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior with truffle accents Truffle accents in the form of a pouffe with a “carriage” screed and upholstery in the headboard area go perfectly with the mother-of-pearl palette chosen as the main range. This color solution is reminiscent of desserts with the addition of cocoa, as well as aromatic frosting with chocolate ice cream.
English style in the interior of a nursery and other rooms
The English style in the interior of a children's room usually exploits typical British themes. As a rule, these are the motives for travel (after all, England has always been a maritime power and a major colonialist). When decorating bathrooms in the English style, designers strive to create a very cozy composition. That's why you can often see textiles here. As for the hallways, in their design the English style remains true to its principle of equipping the space with objects as much as possible. Therefore, in the halls we can often see islands for relaxation with armchairs, poufs or soft benches.
27. Children's room for twins
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a nursery for twins The English style in the interior of a children's room for twins was evident in the choice of theme. Models of aircraft and posters depicting parts of aviation equipment bring travel motifs into the room and, at the same time, remind of the exploits of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. The shades of Bondi Beach were chosen as the color basis in the presented example, the dark turquoise depth of which is set off by sky blue textiles.
28. Bathroom with partitions and columns
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bathroom with columns Using partitions, bathroom space with mosaic tiles In floor finishing, it is conventionally divided into three areas. In the center of the room there is a bathtub with a window equipped with a white printed curtain. Our designers decorated the partitions with dark chocolate-colored columns.
29. Black and white hall with facet
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the hall in the apartment The interior of the English-style hall in the photo is “woven” from details: figurines in the shape of a white horse, a decorative lantern, a panel with butterflies. And the beveled mirrors in the decoration, “supported” by the diagonal layout of the stained glass insert on the ceiling, add a glamorous shine to the composition, characteristic of Art Deco.
England itself is characterized by small but cozy cottages and townhouses. Therefore, the English style can be used both in large interiors country houses, and in small apartments. This style trend is very close to Russians, since it also has something of the Soviet Empire style, for which many are still nostalgic. At the same time, the English style always reminds us of our favorite childhood characters from books and films about good old England.
A house in the English style would be quite appropriate to call it classic. Restraint and elegance are the main features that are inherent in these styles. The traditional English style still contains a certain aristocracy. In the modern world, it is quite difficult to adhere to one style in the design of your home, but in our article we will still try to figure out how to skillfully combine the basic elements of the English style with functionality, while maintaining harmony. And the 33 photos that accompany the material perfectly illustrate the depth of the presented style visually.
Correct facade of a house in English style
The construction of a private house involves preliminary planning of external and internal work, in which the finishing of the facade plays a very important role. The facade of a house in the English style is, first of all, austerity and conservatism; it has many of its own features that should not be neglected. The facades of English-style houses are noticeably original finishing materials and special decorative elements.
The most popular varieties of English style:
- Gregorian
- Victorian
- Tudor
Gregorian style
In the Gregorian style, the motifs of ancient architecture are quite noticeable. As a rule, houses in this style are two-story. The first floor of the house has a high base and wall coverings in the form of cornices and moldings. The doors are made of wood, sometimes with small windows at the top.
The walls are most often made of red brick, visually a certain classic house made of brick in the English style, reminiscent of a fairy-tale construction from the Middle Ages. The presence of artificial or wild stone in the facade of the house is also a clear characteristic of the style. Facade cladding is often found using foam or polyurethane. These materials are light in weight and quite versatile, they are easy to paint. natural materials.
Victorian style
This style is characterized by symmetry with the entrance at the center. The ceilings in Victorian houses are low, so the windows on the second floor are also located quite low. The windows themselves are round in shape. The roof of the house is covered with slate and symmetrical pipes, cone-shaped towers and cylindrical buildings are used as decorations. The facade of the house in the English style has such striking differences as: stained glass windows, mosaic masonry and figured forging. Direct finishing of the house is done using brickwork. Cornices, doors and window transitions are made in contrasting colors.
Tudor style
As in the previous two, the Tudor style facade uses brickwork. The masonry is done according to the castle type, and half-timbered walls are also used to fill the walls wooden frame brick or stone material.
In houses made in the Tudor style, the presence of a porch is not accepted; instead, a small canopy is built, which is decorated with climbing vegetation.
English style house: design features of the roof and foundation
In such houses there is practically no foundation; the floor is laid almost on the ground layer of earth. It is not customary to display a garage, so it is built in the middle of the site. It is also unacceptable to build separate sheds for the garage and make it adjacent to the wall of a residential building. The facade of English-style houses has a high roof. The most popular materials for roof construction are slate, tiles and even straw.
Previously, a roof made of natural materials spoke of the deteriorating financial situation of the owners, but now such a roof is highly valued and is considered environmentally friendly. Vivid features English style roofs are sharp and high.
Interior of an English-style house: key elements and characteristics of the style
Mahogany can easily be called an essential element of the interior of a house in the English style. Expensive and elegant material, perfect for furniture and interior decoration. Plain walls are traditionally decorated with paintings or tapestries. Windows play a special role; they are always covered with rich multi-layer curtains, decorated with veils, draperies and lacing.
The interior of the English-style house is traditionally decorated in brown, gray, olive and white. There are several elements thanks to which an English-style house cannot be confused with anything else.
Fireplace - what would an English house be without a fireplace? In cold and damp weather conditions, it performs not only an aesthetic function, but also a practical one. The best option would be a real fireplace, not an electric one, but it all depends on the capabilities of the living space. Most often, the fireplace becomes the center of the room, starting from it the sofa, armchairs and other furniture will be placed.
Also, almost no English home is complete without a library. It could be a whole separate room, a rack or just a few shelves. A great addition to the library would be a few armchairs and a coffee table.
And the last obligatory element of the English style is the cage. This pattern is very often used in textiles. It is quite bright and stands out against the background of other interior elements.
Perhaps many will consider the interior of an English-style house too restrained and conservative, but not fans of the classics. If a book, a fireplace and a cup of tea are your ideal evening, then the English style is made for you.
English style house - classic, sophistication and beauty in 33 photos updated: September 14, 2017 by: Valeria Likhovaya
For many years now it has attracted the attention of many people, both ordinary people and professional designers. Given stylistic direction in architecture, it successfully combines rigor and functionality, while simultaneously demonstrating to others the character of the owner of the house. The English style offers the best features of Georgian and Victorian building. Finished buildings are clearly recognizable by the high roof with red tiles, large low windows and the external roughness of the facade, which remains from bare brick uncoated.
Many construction companies Today we are ready to build to order interesting projects houses in the English style, based on any budget, taste and preference. Their database contains a huge number of photos with drawings of finished projects. A few ideas are presented below.
English houses
Liverpool Project
For example, the Liverpool project is a two-story luxury cottage made of aerated concrete blocks. The building has a beautiful brick cladding and a backyard terrace.
The area of the house reaches an impressive 263 m2, which is more than enough for a large family to live comfortably. Narrow high windows are well balanced due to the two-tier roof with a roof made of dark metal tiles. Using the latter allows you to achieve proper stability and lightness in the appearance of the house.
The base of the building consists of a slab and grillage, which practically do not protrude above the surface of the ground. This gives the house desired effect earthiness, thus compensating for a couple of floors with large narrow windows. Through the latter, by the way, a sufficient amount of natural light penetrates inside at any time of the year, which is a big plus!
Entering from the street, you find yourself in the hallway. The project offers a large hall in front, and an entrance to the study on the left. By right side settled down. There are also doors leading to the kitchen and bathroom. Walking straight ahead, you enter the spacious living room, behind which there is access to the terrace.
On the second floor, the English-style house offers four bedrooms, three of which have their own bathrooms. In addition, on the second floor there is access to a small but cozy balcony.
Project "Grace"
"Grace" in its appearance is somewhat reminiscent of medieval cathedrals. This similarity is achieved due to the narrowness and height of the structure. Despite this, the home managed to preserve the features characteristic of the classic English style.
And although the house looks small from the outside, the project offers its owners three floors at once, two of which are residential, and the third is an attic. The latter also has a considerable number of rooms. The total area of the dwelling reaches 160 m2. Construction takes place using foam concrete and aerated concrete blocks, which are then lined with brown and red ceramic bricks.
Below is the Canadian version of Grace.
Acute high roof with a roof made of similar dark metal tiles helps create the impression of an elongated structure.
Upon entering, guests find themselves directly in a spacious hall. Opposite it is a living room that combines the functionality of both a kitchen and a dining room. On the right side there is a staircase leading to the second floor and a storage room. On the left is the entrance to the furnace room and toilet.
Going up to the second floor of “Grace” you can find three cozy bedrooms. According to the project, one of the bedrooms has doors to the bathroom and dressing room. In addition, there is also a small storage room on the floor.
As for the attic, here the doors of the bathroom and a couple of bedrooms look towards the hall; opposite the stairs there is a spacious dressing room.
Project "Gustave"
The English-style house designed by “Gustave” looks quite compact from the outside, but in reality its area reaches a considerable 254.5 m2. This is one of best options for a country house.
Similar to previous projects, “Gustave” is being built using gas blocks. The roof is identically made from metal sheets tiles. The noticeable severity of the geometric forms is partly softened by a large semicircular window located above the canopy above the entrance door on the second floor. On the left side of the entrance there is a spacious garage equipped with automatic gates.
The inside of the house is quite spacious, a large hall, kitchen, laundry room, hallway and living room combined with dining room are located on the ground floor. On the reverse side there is a large one. Exiting the garage makes it possible to enter the technical room inside the building.
Going to the second floor you can see another living room, three spacious bedrooms and a couple of bathrooms with toilets. “Gustave” has a smaller number of beds when compared with previous projects, but all other rooms in the house are more spacious and large.
Edinburgh Project
The Edinburgh project looks like a photograph of Foggy Albion, however, this classic English house will easily fit into modern reality.
The roof of the building pleases with its deep dark color, and beautiful dark brown brick neatly covers the surfaces of all the walls. Large square windows provide good level lighting in any weather. Behind the house there is a spacious terrace that allows you to place wicker tables and chairs. In the future, it will be pleasant to be here on warm summer evenings, admiring the beauty of nature.
Having a couple of floors, the cottage remains quite spacious, offering its users 237 m2.
Once in the house, you first find yourself in the hallway, and then in the large hall. On the right side of the entrance there is a bathroom and a dressing room, on the left there is a study, to which the living room is neatly adjacent. Slightly in front cozy kitchen, combined with a dining room.
Rising to the second floor, three large bedrooms, a dressing room and a couple of bathrooms come into view.
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All English-style house designs are able to offer their residents cozy and spacious rooms; the dimensions of the premises allow even large families with a large number children. As for the appearance of the buildings, they are distinguished by their sophisticated and beautiful design, taking us many years back into history. Classic english houses can become a real find for people who love to spend their holidays outside the city. Look at the photos below and see for yourself!
Each of us, sooner or later, thinks about settling down somewhere outside the city, having our own plot and our own family nest. When planning our future place of residence, we involuntarily follow the famous proverb: “My home is my castle.” Typically, families want to live in homes that are large and forbidding on the outside, but elegant and cozy on the inside. It is these qualities that buildings in the English style meet.
Peculiarities
Traditional English architecture developed in the 17th century, when England occupied a dominant position among European countries. She personified, first of all, power and strength, but with the inherent restraint and conservatism of the British. It should also be noted that the British, three hundred years ago, tried to combine beauty and comfort in their homes.
Country buildings in the spirit of old England often look like castles, characteristic feature which is a combination of conciseness and luxury.
The following features of buildings in the English style can be distinguished:
- predominance of natural materials;
- windows are most often located at the bottom of the wall;
- panoramic windows to create a light-filled room;
- the roof is usually high, has a sharp shape and several slopes;
- use of awnings as architectural detail;
- simplicity of form, clear and restrained lines;
- the presence of small terraces and adjacent lawns.
Dimensions
A classic two-story castle in the spirit of the Tudor era is brutal and impressive; such a house can safely be called an impregnable fortress. The construction of Gregorian style houses is based on simplicity and sophistication. Small one-story buildings in a rustic spirit with a porch or terrace are common. The Victorian mansion can be distinguished from all the others by its impressive size and abundance of decor. Such a country house looks luxurious and pompous.
Exterior options
The exterior of the Tudor mansion has a rather gloomy appearance - thick and impregnable walls, lancet windows and majestic pediments and buttresses. There must be a chimney rising above the house. The windows are small, but there are many of them. The roof has steep slopes, so general view slightly asymmetrical.
Gregorian houses are symmetrical and there are many windows. elongated shape, decorated with arches. Brick is the main material for the construction of such houses. A mandatory detail is a pediment in the central part and pilasters on the sides.
Victorian country houses are richly decorated with carvings and corbels on the façade. The overall appearance is slightly asymmetrical, which is due to the large number of turrets and extensions, as well as the acutely angled, broken-shaped roof.
Particular attention should be paid to the general appearance of the house and the area adjacent to it. Little house V rustic style will perfectly complement a modest fence and a small garden in front of the house. Required condition is to respect landscape traditions and create the effect of nature untouched by man. Large country mansions are perfectly complemented by smooth paving slabs, a built-in garage and neatly trimmed trees.
Facade
When building an English-style mansion, several types of materials are often used, for example, clinker brick and stone. A special highlight country house High gables and walls lined with uneven stone or hand-made bricks will add to the look. Finished projects modern houses striking in their diversity, architects skillfully combine natural materials, traditional canons and new innovations in construction. This creates a functional and meaningful classic.
Gregorian-style buildings are devoid of decoration, but greenery and ivy twining brick facade at home, it saves the situation perfectly. The façade takes on a neat appearance thanks to low foundation, discreet shades, as well as a tiled roof. But an elegant chimney is usually made of stone; this contrast is the unsurpassed feature of English architecture. As for color, preference is given to a dark gray roof and light gray walls. Would be a great addition wooden terrace around the house, which will offer a wonderful view of the lawn or pond. The buildings made of red brick look impressive, reminding us of the castles of fairy-tale heroes.
Roof
An intricate and eye-catching roof dominates the entire exterior of an English mansion. As a rule, it is unique in every home, and this is what makes it remarkable. Sharp inclinations are not at all a whim of the English aristocracy. First of all, such a layout was created based on the harsh natural conditions England, it is necessary to protect the facade of a private mansion from unfavorable humidity and dampness.
The roof takes up most of the building, but there are no attics, so it is quite common to find small attic-type spaces for old trinkets and tools.
Windows
An important point in the design are large panoramic windows. In addition to panoramic windows, multi-leaf windows with interlacing are often found. As a rule, traditional window openings, they are placed slightly lower than usual. If the project allows, then creating a second light would be an excellent architectural technique.
Interior decoration
English interior is rightfully considered one of the most complex and difficult to recreate. It's all because of this characteristic feature, as eclecticism, or, in other words, a mixture of styles. Traditional English interior associated with the name of Queen Victoria. During this era, Asian motifs, romantic subjects, and reference to the details of the Baroque and Gothic periods were especially popular. Thanks to the thoughtful plans of the architects, all these contrasting elements merged perfectly into a solemn British interior.
To create an interior in the English style, you must use natural materials , while it is enough high quality. The English style is characterized by the presence of a large amount of wood. This includes doors made of dark wood, flooring, baseboards, cornices, as well as wall cladding with wood panels, which goes well with wallpaper.
Modern technologies make it possible to use panels that imitate wood, which has a positive effect on the wallet.
Ceiling
The ceiling is usually painted white, a cornice runs along the edges. Walls and ceilings are often decorated with stucco. Ceiling painting is often very skillfully done, which is a distinctive technique in English interior design. In the kitchen and bedroom, wooden beams that imitate ancient ceilings would look appropriate. Sometimes instead wooden beams use plastic analogues.
Walls
In addition to wall cladding with panels, in interiors English houses Wallpaper is widespread. Winning options would be wallpaper with tartan colors and wallpaper with wide stripes. Preferred colors It is considered dark red and dark green. Don't forget about the rustic style. Wallpaper with small flowers, with rose buds, or with simple ornaments - Indian motifs, birds, exotic flowers - is perfect for decorating the kitchen and living room.
Quite often there is a combination of two favorite elements - wallpaper on top and wooden panels below.
Floor
The floor is covered with light-colored tiles. Parquet flooring made from dark wood species is typical for offices and living rooms. You can often find carpets and small rugs; this detail creates the coziness and warmth of a home. The British pay much more attention to the cleanliness of the floor, but do not forget that flooring should fit into the interior and not spoil the overall appearance of the room and the whole house.
Furniture
It’s hard to imagine a traditional English interior without a sofa. English quilted sofas are produced according to special technology Chesterfield - this name is generally accepted for this type of sofa and is known all over the world. Also, it is impossible to imagine a British interior without a large fireplace in the living room. It is not only an important accent of the interior, but also a gathering place for all household members. Decorate the fireplace beautiful stone or valuable species tree.
It is worth noting that shelving will fit perfectly into an English-style interior, bookshelves, coffee table made of dark wood. A variety of books will perfectly complement the interior. It would be appropriate to place a couple of identical tables in the hall different sizes, hang pictures on the walls, which will create the atmosphere of an old salon.
Pay attention to details– many paintings in gilded frames, a soft footstool upholstered in velvet, a stand for fireplace appliances and umbrellas. All this will add elegance to your interior. Dilute the severity and richness with bright, heavy curtains or organize your winter garden on the windowsill by placing flowers in beautiful pots there.
When choosing a bed, you should pay attention to massive models with an unusual canopy. The bedroom decoration will be perfectly complemented by a round bedside table, several crystal lamps, as well as a simple wardrobe. A variety of curtains and decorative pillows will help you decorate your bedroom.
The kitchen interior is subordinated household appliances which is located there. But main feature kitchens in the English style is that the equipment must be hidden, if possible, from the eyes of those entering. This can be achieved by masking the refrigerator or stove by cladding, and dishwasher and make the sink built-in. Particularly popular on modern market uses vintage household appliances.
Lighting
Decorative lighting in the British interior includes candles in candlesticks and candelabra, crystal candlesticks, table lamps and sconce. It is worth mentioning the large panoramic windows, which let in much more light than regular windows, so the rooms look much lighter and more spacious.
