The classicism of the English style for the design of country houses attracts both designers and ordinary people with its functionality, rigor and the ability to demonstrate the taste and character of its guests well. Photos of houses in the English style show the external roughness of unlined facades with low-lying window openings and a bright red tiled roof.
The distinctive elements of the outside of the English apartments are:
- wall surfaces lined with natural stone elements or bricks;
- lack of carved details;
- asymmetry in the arrangement of the exterior composition;
- the presence of columns;
- narrow color palette;
- gable strict roof;
- the territory near the house is planted with a garden and flowers.
Types of English country buildings
The architecture of English buildings is recognizable all over the world. There are three main architectural and construction trends with their own peculiarities and features.
Tudor house style. Visually, such buildings resemble fabulous village houses. However, the appearance is a bit rough.
The main architectural features of this type are:
- the presence of high gables on the main facade;
- a roof with a steep slope and uneven edges;
- a large trumpet and miniature dormer windows;
- the general outlines of the building are asymmetrical;
- the entrance has an arched structure.
Georgian architectural style. For the modern English building world, this direction is the most popular. The buildings in the Georgian direction look magnificent and simple at the same time.
The direction is characterized by the following features:
- symmetry;
- window openings of the same size, which have the same location;
- the absence of various kinds of embellishments;
- the main facade of the building is decorated with five windows;
- the front door is very low;
- low roof.
Victorian direction. Differs in decorative facing and contrasting combinations in color registration.
Its features:
- asymmetric arrangement;
- overall territory of the veranda;
- decorative finishing of wall surfaces with stone or siding;
- ornamental and stucco elements.
The main feature of the houses, made in the English style, is the construction of a red brick building. Thanks to this material, which has a very reasonable cost, the life of the house is increased.
Another advantage is the high soundproofing qualities inside the premises.
The project of English apartments is characterized by the presence of two full floors and, in some cases, an attic. The entrance to the room is located in the middle.
architectural features
The foundation of a typical English residential building is very low, so the floor surface is almost level with the ground. You won’t be able to meet the usual basements and garages in the house, since the English style does not imply this.
Sometimes the owners can equip a small cellar or pantry in the home. The outer facade is not decorated or clad in any way, so it looks rather rough.
Window openings of a rectangular or square shape of the first level are located low. The roof of the house is covered with red tiles, its shape is sharp, and the construction is very high. In recent years, the roofs of English houses are made of straw or thatch.
A porch is attached to the house only if the building is located on a plot with a slope. But the entrance doors and windows are often framed by canopies.
Ivy winding along the canopy brings a special luxury to the design of the house in the English style. It is customary to plant small gardens and arrange picturesque flower beds next to an English residential building.
Layout inside the house
The main living area of the first floor is represented by a spacious living room, which, as a rule, is combined with a dining room, corridor areas and a hall. The guest room is sure to be bright, as there are many window openings in the room. Another room on the first level is an office.
The second floor is considered the territory of sleep. In total, there are three bedrooms, one of which has a bathroom and wardrobe.
Interior composition of the house
The main conditions for creating an internal English interior for a private house are comfort and coziness. The living room is arranged in such a way that it is convenient for all guests and household members to be here.
Natural wood is chosen as finishing materials typical for work in the English style. The floor surfaces are covered with a noble parquet flooring.
The chosen direction is characterized by large spacious areas for the living room, however, with the help of design techniques and in small rooms, it is possible to create a project that is spectacular and stylish.
A mandatory element of interior decoration characteristic of the English direction is a fireplace. It acts as the center of the entire interior composition in the guest area.
You can clad the fireplace with various materials in the form of marble, wood or lime panels. On the shelf above the fireplace, it is customary to display watches, bronze sculptures, flowerpots with flowers and snuff boxes with cigarette cases.
The English stylistic direction is perfect for decorating a private country residence.
Photo of houses in the English style
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 a bright modern aquarium. Thanks to the appearance in the interior of this "piece" of the underwater world, as well as the hearth, the room began to resemble an area for relaxation even more. But it is precisely this effect that the English style always achieves, for which it is important to create the most cozy and comfortable environment.
English style in the interior of the office and armory
A bias towards the English style is done by many cabinet owners. Respectable furniture with a "carriage" screed, massive built-in wardrobes with bookshelves and pilasters in the finish, wood wall panels - it would seem that these attributes of the style direction that appeared in the UK are simply created for arranging cabinet spaces. It seems to us that only a serious and self-confident person will choose the English style for the office interior. That is why such cabinet spaces always look very respectable and inspire confidence in their owners.
11. Cabinet-library in coffee and chocolate tones
All photos In the photo: Cabinet 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 arranging entire galleries for bookshelves, as was the case in the movie "My Fair Lady". But at least for one bookcase there is always a place in the office.
12. English study in the attic of a country house
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the attic office The design of the English study in the attic appeals to classical solutions. So, 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. Armory with wood trim
All photos In the photo: Armory with wood trim Wood is considered the ideal finishing material for an interior in the English style. And the presented design of the armory, the decoration of which is dominated by polished wooden textures, is the best confirmation of this. The English classic with its respectability and sense of self-worth is expressed primarily in wood paneling. And the curtains and sconces assembled in a somewhat theatrical manner seem to be so out of history that, thanks to them, it is difficult to say exactly which 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 the 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 a beige gamma. You can diversify the monochrome palette by using natural stone with its unique pattern in the decoration.
15. Shades of coffee with milk in the interior of the kitchen
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen in shades of coffee with milk The shades of coffee with milk in the interior of the kitchen in the photo evoke pleasant associations with an invigorating aromatic drink and desserts. This palette is unobtrusive and versatile: it is combined with most other colors and color accents.
16. Country motives in the interior of English cuisine
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen 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 to a large extent to the country elements used in the project in the form of stonework and curtains with a 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 action of the novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles".
17. Kitchen-dining room with an island
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the 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 ways to improve the functionality of a kitchen space. In the example shown in the photo, the island structure acts as a work surface and storage system. But many islands today are also used as bar counters and zoning elements.
18. Stone finish in the interior of the kitchen
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen with stone trim Stone decoration adds a bit of brutality to the interior of the kitchen in the English style. Thanks to her, the space also acquires a certain historicity, taking us to the Victorian era. Deliberately rough stone textures look especially impressive in combination with classic furniture made of noble woods.
19. Wine cellar with stained glass ceiling
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the wine cellar in the house Some English-style country houses provide for the arrangement of wine cellars in which you can store both Burgundy and cider and ale. The ideal material for finishing such premises, of course, is wood. You can also add masonry to the interior and highlight the false ceiling with a stained glass window. A stained glass insert on the ceiling will help to give the space an artistic sound.
English style in the bedroom interior
English bedrooms may not be as ornate as the French sleeping rooms, with their canopies and finely carved furniture legs. But they are very cozy and comfortable. If in the French bedrooms there is a desire to please, then the English lounges are more intimate, they are guided not by outsiders, but by their owners.
20. Bedroom in light colors
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom in bright colors The interior of the bedroom in the English style is almost monochrome. Wooden panels are used in the decoration of the space. To diversify the composition, inserts framed by moldings with floral wallpaper help to diversify, the unobtrusive bluish pattern of which brings some spring colors to the room. The built-in mirror cabinet helps to visually enlarge the space.
21. Wood carving in the decoration of the bedroom
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom with wood carvings in the decoration The English style in the interior of the bedroom involves the use of a large number of wooden textures. Thanks to the tree, the space looks more comfortable. In one bedroom, polished and matte wood textures can be combined. And you can increase the artistic value of the composition by using elements made using the wood carving technique. In the design of the bedroom in the photo with light green wallpaper with a pattern close to Damascus, carved wooden inserts are used in the design of the headboard area.
22. Wooden furniture and pilasters in the interior of the bedroom
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bedroom with wooden furniture The English-style bedrooms have wooden furniture. But it is important to understand that this style direction does not accept fakes. Therefore, the furniture here should be made of solid wood. In the presented example of an English bedroom interior, a wooden bed, a coffee table and bedside tables serve as an addition to the unusual wall decoration with pilasters and carvings.
23. Textured headboard in the bedroom
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom 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 presented example, such a textile textured panel with a diamond layout is “supported” by a corresponding 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 the living rooms. It uses both classic chimney portals with stucco and more concise modern hearths powered by biofuel.
25. Classic armchairs for an English bedroom
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bedroom with classic armchairs As we mentioned above, the English interior style "strives" to fill all the voids. Therefore, there is often at least one cozy armchair near the fireplace. In the presented example of the interior, in the area of the hearth, an entire area for relaxation and reading is equipped. Designer Anzhelika Prudnikova decided to furnish the fireplace area with a pair of classic armchairs with a screed finish 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 interior of the bedroom with truffle accents Truffle accents in the form of a pouffe with a “carriage” screed and upholstery in the headboard area are perfectly combined with the mother-of-pearl palette chosen as the main range. Such a coloristic solution is reminiscent of desserts with cocoa, as well as fragrant glaze with chocolate ice cream.
English style in the interior of the nursery and other rooms
English style in the interior of a children's room usually exploits typical British themes. As a rule, these are travel motives (after all, England has always been a maritime power and a major colonialist). When designing bathrooms in the English style, designers strive to create a very cozy composition. Therefore, 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 observe 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 the children's room for twins manifested itself in the choice of themes. Models of airplanes, posters depicting details of aviation technology bring the motives of travel into the room and, at the same time, remind of the exploits of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. As a color basis in the presented example, the shades of Bondi beach were chosen, 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 With the help of partitions, the space of the bathroom with mosaic tiles in the floor decoration is conditionally divided into three areas. In the center of the room is a bathtub with a window fitted with a white printed curtain. Our designers decorated the partitions with dark chocolate 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 hall in the English style in the photo is “woven” from details: figurines in the shape of a white horse, a decorative lantern, a panel with butterflies. And the bevelled mirrors in the decoration, “supported” by the diagonal layout of the stained-glass insert on the ceiling, add a glamorous sheen typical of art deco to the composition.
England itself is characterized by small, but at the same time cozy cottages and townhouses. Therefore, the English style can be used both in the interiors of huge country houses and in small apartments. This stylistic direction is very close to the Russians, as it also has something from the Soviet Empire, for which many are still nostalgic. At the same time, the English style always reminds us of our favorite characters from books and films about good old England from childhood.
The old designs of English houses are chronologically the oldest, in terms of area they are much smaller than the Tudor houses that appeared at the end of the 15th century, and even more so the large country Georgian and Victorian cottages, and most of all resonate with the medieval style. The common ones are characterized by steep pitched roofs with cross-gables, large stone or brick chimneys at the front of the house, and small openings of double-leaf windows. Entrances were often gables with a collapsed roof that was steep and straight on one side and carefully curved on the other. Doorways are arched or semicircular, richly decorated with fittings and outdoor lighting.
Architectural features of old English projects
- The roof is steep, pitched with complex intersecting gables
- Roof covering made of natural clay tiles, preferably old - with lichen or moss
- Massive dominating chimney
- Details may include half-timbered and narrow windows with wooden shutters.
- Finishing - natural or artificial stone, rough plaster and wood
Tudor houses
Tudor style houses are considered the next step in English cottage architecture. Tudor houses are usually combined - i.e. the first floor is designed from brick or stone, the second floor is an attic type, usually made using half-timbered technology or with decorative overlays made of timber. Roofs in Tudor style houses steep, pitched, with finely flared curves on the eaves, the windows are high and narrow. Tudor houses, like Old English ones, have massive chimneys or chimneys, but they are no longer put in the foreground and are located on the side or behind the house. We offer you to get acquainted with the finished projects of Tudor houses, or to carry out individual design of country cottages, carefully planned and functional, in accordance with your wishes.
Georgian houses
The Georgian style of architecture originated in England in the early 18th century and developed between 1720 and 1840. Houses in the English Georgian style are very easy to distinguish from other English projects - they are characterized by precise proportions and balance.
Characteristic Features of Georgian Architecture
- They usually have rectangular symmetrical shapes, windows and doors centered on the front facade.
- The most commonly used building materials are simple clay bricks in dark or light shades.
- Georgian houses are mostly two-story, but you can also design an attic project, or one-story.
- The roof is usually dark.
- The colors are discreet - various shades of red and burgundy, sometimes gray.
- Like any English home, a Georgian project must have a fireplace. Unlike earlier ones, here you can already do without a chimney attached to the side.
English Victorian designs
The Victorian style of architecture flourished for a century - from the 1810s to the early 1910s, but is still relevant today. Especially common in rural areas and suburbs of large US cities. Houses in this style have an asymmetrical facade, a steep roof, bay windows and towers decorated with spindles or carvings, porches with pillars and spacious covered terraces or verandas - with decorative railings.
Gables visually stand out on the facades. The decoration of English cottages in the Victorian style is decorated with shingles or siding, the roof is covered with patterned tiles. Traditionally, these houses are mostly two-story or with an attic.
We are often approached by clients who are interested in projects of English-style houses made of bricks and more modern materials - foam blocks or aerated concrete. When discussing, it turns out that they mean completely different buildings, and there is an objective reason for this. The architecture of England took shape over several centuries, and there are three periods: XV-XVI, XVII-XVIII, XVIII-XIX centuries.
Substyles of English architecture
- acute-angled multi-pitched roofs covered with red tiles;
- large brick pipes;
- high gables with small dormers;
- arched windows with frequent deglazing, stone lining of the basement.
Projects of houses in the English Tudor style: No. 33-03 (one-story townhouse), No. 51-34 (classic cottage with an attic).
- rectangular shape, symmetry;
- walls without decoration;
- simple roofs of medium height;
- doors framed by a portal.
Typical examples in the catalogue: No. 58-66 or a more modern interpretation of No. 32-11.
- decoration with facing stone, fachwerk technique or siding;
- roofs acquire a complex shape, complemented by towers;
- distribution of bay windows, verandas, terraces;
- high pediment above the main entrance.
An example is a photo of a 2-story house in the English Victorian style No. 34-67, or a project with a terrace (No. 40-56).
The composition of the project documentation
The Cottage Projects company has been developing ready-made solutions for 15 years. Each finished project contains a complete package of documentation necessary for the construction.
- Detailed description of all structures: foundation, walls, ceilings.
- Floor plans with decoding for each room: area, purpose.
- Specification of building materials, options for their replacement are indicated.
The project includes a set of working drawings: sections, masonry plans, floor explication, scheme for filling window openings. Separate standard solutions include engineering communications projects. In most cases, water supply systems, electrification are developed individually. For example, when a customer needs a house with a second light (No. 35-12, 375 m2). Additionally, an architectural passport of the object is produced.
The house is in the English style, it would be 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 stick 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 main 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 clearly.
The correct facade of the house in the English style
The construction of a private house involves a preliminary planning of external and internal work, in which the facade decoration plays a very important role. The facade of an English-style house is primarily austerity and conservatism; it has many of its own features that should not be neglected. The facades of houses in the English style are noticeably distinguished by the originality of finishing materials and special decoration elements.
The most popular varieties of English style:
- Gregorian
- Victorian
- Tudor
Gregorian style
In the Gregorian style, motifs of ancient architecture are quite tangible. As a rule, houses in this style are two-story. The first floor of the house has a high basement, wall covering 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 it looks like a classic brick house in the English style, reminiscent of a fabulous building of the Middle Ages. The presence of artificial or wild stone in the facade of the house is also a clear characteristic of the style. Often there is a facade cladding with foam or polyurethane. These materials are light in weight and quite versatile, they are easy to paint under natural materials.
Victorian style
This style is characterized by symmetry with an entrance to the center. The ceilings in Victorian houses are low, so the windows on the second floor are also quite low. The windows themselves are rounded. 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 with the help of brickwork. Cornices, doors and window transitions are made in contrasting colors.
Tudor style
Like the previous two, the Tudor-style façade features brickwork. Masonry is made according to the type of castle, and fachwerk is also used with filling the walls of a wooden frame with brick or stone material.
In Tudor-style houses, the presence of a porch is not accepted; instead, a small canopy is built, which is decorated with climbing vegetation.
House in the English style: features of the design of the roof and foundation
In such houses there is practically no foundation, the floor is laid almost on the ground layer of the earth. It is not customary to flaunt 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 houses in the English style is distinguished by a high roof. The most popular roofing materials are slate, shingles and even straw.
Previously, a roof made of natural materials spoke of the declining financial situation of the owners, but now such a roof is very much appreciated and is considered environmentally friendly. The striking features of English-style roofs are sharpness and height.
English-style house interior: key elements and characteristics of style
Mahogany can be safely called an obligatory element of the interior of a house in the English style. Expensive and elegant material, perfect for furniture and interior decoration of the room. Plain walls are traditionally decorated with paintings or tapestries. Windows play a special role, they are necessarily hung with rich multi-layered 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 that make an English-style house unmistakable.
Fireplace - what is an English house without a fireplace? In conditions of cold and damp weather, 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 possibilities of the living space. Most often, the fireplace becomes the center of the room, starting from it, a sofa, armchairs and other furniture will be placed.
Also, almost no English home is complete without a library. It can be a whole separate room, a shelving unit, or just a few shelves. A great addition to the library would be a few armchairs and a coffee table.
And the last mandatory element of the English style is a cage. This ornament is very often used in textiles. It is quite bright and stands out from the rest of the interior elements.
Perhaps many will find the interior of the house in the English style 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 English style is for you.
House in the English style - classic, sophistication and beauty in 33 photos updated: September 14, 2017 by: Valeria Likhovaya
