For many years now it has attracted the attention of many people, both ordinary people and professional designers. This stylistic direction in architecture 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 façade, which remains of bare brick unclad.
Many construction companies Today we are ready to build to order interesting projects houses in english style, based on any wallet, 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 comfortable living big family. 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 ceramic bricks brown and red.
Below is the Canadian version of Grace.
A sharp, 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 country house.
Similar to previous projects, “Gustave” is being built using gas blocks. The roof is identically made from metal sheets tiles. Noticeable severity geometric shapes partly softened by a large semicircular window located above the canopy above front 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. What's up appearance buildings, they are distinguished by their refined 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!
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 façade, which is not lined with anything, leaving bare brick, very low large windows And high roof, covered with red tiles.
Many companies offer English-style house designs 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.
Total area the house is 263 square meters, which is quite sufficient for comfortable stay big family. Height 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 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 onto a dressing room and a 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.
Project "Gustave" looks compact in appearance and can serve 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. The severity of the building's geometric shapes is softened by a large semicircular window on the second floor, under which there is a large canopy over the 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. Not like that in this house large number sleeping places, as in the previous ones, but all 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 fit perfectly into the reality of our country.
Beautiful brick in dark brown tones clads 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.
Our clients constantly talk about “English style” houses. And each of them means something different. It's time to deal with English houses. Let's clarify.
Let's get rid of excessive detailing of styles and historical vicissitudes. Let's cut off the majestic castles and huge residences. Fortunately, everything fits into a simple scheme. In a “classic” country house private architecture England can be distinguished into three periods in which three images emerged residential buildings. If we hear about an English-style house, we are most likely talking about one of these three images.
It should be noted here that all these once established styles are readily repeated by the modern generation of architects and are willingly bought by homeowners. They do not mix, because each has its own canons, which cannot be crossed without leaving the boundaries of style - English styles are very different.
Tudor style (1500-1600)
A rustic medieval English house from fairy tales. The style turned out to be persistent, despite the order architecture of the Italians, which penetrated everywhere into Britain.
Features of the English Tudor style are a brutal look. Very high gables on the main façade, often different sizes. A huge pipe, next to the front door on the main facade or on the side. Arched entrance. Small dormers. Sometimes an imitation thatched roof. In new versions of buildings, large bay windows are installed on the facades.
Features of the Tudor style
- Very high gables
- A steep roof, often with a broken edge.
- Dedicated pipe, often on the main façade
- Windows with small glazing
- Asymmetrical plan and general view
- Small dormers
- The main entrance is often paved with large stones
Examples of Tudor style houses in our facade database.
Georgian style 1700-1800
It can be said that this is a democratic version of the Palladian style, which was used in England at the same time in stately residences. The style is serious, sometimes even looks pompous, but at the same time it is quite simple.
These are the kind of houses London is made of. Georgian is the urban English style of modern Great Britain. The Georgian style can be traced even with its bold modifications. Most often, it is this style that our compatriots mean when they mention the English style.
Even if the facade is asymmetrical, in the old urban areas of London
Georgian style is still readable.
Examples of Georgian houses in our database of facades.
Features of the Georgian style
- Rectangular, symmetrical plan.
- Uniform distribution and size of all windows.
- Brick, sparsely decorated walls,
- Low-set entrance with portico or crown
- Roof slopes are medium in height.
- Minimum extension of the roof over the walls.
- Five windows on the main facade (in classic version)
- Paired pipes
- Pilasters on the sides of the door
- Doors with panels
Victorian 1800-1900
At this time, construction in England was not regulated by the state, as, for example, in France, so young English architects willingly practiced on private houses. Lots of practice led to free composition. The architects paid attention to the internal comfort of the house and the diversity social roles residents. Less attention attention began to be paid to the external attractiveness of the house, Palladian and generally Italian order canons began to be supplanted in favor of a convenient layout.
Industrial Revolution and mass production decorative elements made it possible to decorate even relatively poor possessions. Hence the general decorativeness of the facades. Most bright style Victorian era - Queen Anne style.
Victorian style features
- Steep roof
- Complex asymmetrical shape
- Gable (pediment) facing the main facade
- Veranda framing one or two sides of the house
- Turret (round or square)
- The walls are decorated with stone, half-timbered or siding)
- Ornamental patterns
- Bay windows
- Decorative consoles
View examples of Victorian houses in our elevation database.
If you know these three English styles, consider that you will recognize all the classical English architecture. Perhaps, to expand our cultural horizons, next time we’ll talk about
English-style houses are in demand all over the world. The style incorporates conservatism, rigor, practicality and sophistication. Such houses are considered the standard of reliability, stability and correspond to the moderate size of life of the British aristocracy. Historically, the architecture of modern England combines three styles: Victorian, Georgian and Tudor.
Peculiarities
At home old England very similar to the classic ones. At first glance, it may seem that massive stone houses in the English style with a wide facade do not look laconic, but architectural elements do not fit together. But design projects prove the opposite: elegance, restraint and spaciousness - everything is perfectly mixed in one style.
The English style combines functionality, rigor and shows the character of its owner.
Architecture English houses- This is a kind of visualization of the British mentality. Its design should take into account traditional features, restraint and some isolation. In addition, such houses are always reliable and durable. Main features of the English style:
- The first thing that becomes noticeable is the predominance of natural red stone in the decoration of buildings. The peculiarity of the architecture was influenced primarily by the rainy and cool climate of England.
- Large windows of square or rectangular shape.
- High and sharp roof with red tiles and stone chimney pipe.
- Asymmetrical architecture.
- A large number of flowers, trees and bushes on the site.
Given the insular nature of the British, most areas are fenced off from prying eyes fence This is a mandatory feature of an English-style home.
Fence in rustic style creates a unique look and a complete picture English home. The most common option is hedge with climbing plants.
The house is always located separately from the garage and other outbuildings. It is customary to place all structures in the backyard in the middle of the site in order to hide it away from prying eyes. Often houses have a small terrace, a lawn with a flower garden and evenly trimmed bushes, also hidden from prying eyes.
Facade
The finished house in the English style looks massive and strict. The façade is distinguished by its use natural materials. Typically, such a building can be described as a stone structure with a wide facade, which, however, attracts attention with its clear lines and neatness. As a rule, The house is plastered and made of red brick with classic masonry. Cladding, light plaster and any facade decorations are not considered traditional in the British style.
The facade has distinctive features:
- natural stone or brick;
- absence of carved and decorative elements;
- high pediments and columns;
- lack of a porch;
- uniform distribution of large windows;
- color palette red or gray shades.
When building houses, the British give preference to natural materials - brick and stone. This material has a long service life and is able to withstand temperature changes and high humidity.
A real English house should be built from natural red brick.
The main advantages of brick houses:
- environmentally friendly finishing material;
- resistance to changes in temperature and humidity;
- excellent sound insulation;
- reliability and durability;
- low cost.
Often for imitation brick facade used clinker tiles or brick-like thermal panels. Wooden houses are built from rounded logs. Such houses speak of the impeccable taste and status of the owners. But you can often find houses with a combined facade made of wood and stone.
Roof
Due to complex configurations The roof is given a high shape. The pointed roof of the English style is difficult to confuse with other architectural or design solution. Steep, with red or dark tiles– is considered a kind of business card.
Slate and straw also remain popular materials for the roof of a country house. Such houses have their own special and unique style.
In the mid-17th century, roofs were covered with thatch or water reeds, such houses testified to the complex financial situation owner of the house. Today the situation has changed: thatched roofs are considered environmentally friendly, therefore they are gaining popularity among wealthy citizens and are sure sign well-being and prosperity.
The cool climate, constant humidity and frequent rains have left their mark on the construction of the roof. All houses have an additional canopy around the perimeter. Rarely seen in classic English house porch. But a canopy in the form of a pointed roof is a necessary attribute of the entrance group. The green ivy climbing along the canopy looks great here.
Windows
The tall windows of the cottage are located very close to each other and have a strict shape of the same size - a square or rectangle. They play a special role in the interior of the house and have two or three doors. They are located evenly around the entire perimeter of the building. In rare cases, and often as an exception, round or arched windows are found.
On the ground floor of the house in the living room there can be panoramic windows and bay windows. Windows must have additional wooden crossbars that divide the glass into separate squares.
Ideal option The Dutch system of sliding frames is considered, which involves vertically raising the lower part of the frame.
In the interior, the windows are covered with voluminous curtains, decorated with drapery, cords and a floor-length veil. This gives special elegance and sophistication to the room.
Number of floors
Traditionally at home in England they were built according to a plan based on a rectangle. Modern buildings kept the correct shape. Project of two storey building will become great solution For suburban area. But even a small one-story house, surrounded by greenery, will allow you to relax away from the metropolis.
The buildings have a small foundation and height traditional houses reaches two and three floors. The floor on the first floor is almost at ground level. There are usually no basements, but a small cellar may be provided, in which the British prefer to store rarely used items and items.
Most main room considered a living room. It is located on the ground floor and includes an entrance hall, dining area and hall. The large room has many large windows, so there is always a lot of air and light. On the ground floor there may be a library and a study, as well as a kitchen.
The second floor is allocated for sleep and rest of household members and is traditionally a bedroom. One of the rooms may have a bathroom and wardrobe.
Sometimes a house may have an attic. Despite the fact that the roof has a complex, large shape and occupies a huge part of the building, according to the plan, this part of the house is practically not used as free space. It is customary to hide non-residential areas under the roof utility room with large windows. The attic can be used for domestic purposes: for drying clothes or as a storage room.
Interior decoration
The choice of interior is very important and painstaking work. English interior considered one of the most difficult among stylistic directions. It is often equated to classic style and are associated with something majestic. The main palette in the decoration is all shades of red: soft burgundy, rich and dark red. And also gray, white and olive.
The English style is characterized by a large amount of wood in the interior. Mahogany is ideal for interior decoration of a room. Expensive and elegant material perfectly complements the conservative style. And this applies not only to the floor, ceiling and baseboards, but also ceiling beams And wall panels in combination with wallpaper.
However, not all wallpapers are suitable for an English-style interior. Preference should be given to vertical patterns and clear geometric shapes, as well as floral motifs.
Floors
The floors, windows and doors of a private house are made of noble wood species: oak, walnut and mahogany. Perfect fit natural parquet. To give a special shine and preserve the natural deep color, the boards are coated with varnish and wax. It is also possible to use light tiles or parquet board in some areas of the house.
Walls
The lower part of the wall, like the floor, must have wood covering. Wallpaper with geometric patterns or dense ones can be pasted on top. plant patterns. The joint closes wooden slats at the level of the back of the sofa. Light paint in combination with wooden slats is often used as wall decoration.
If the house is built of logs, then interior decoration hides the tree with plasterboard structures. Paintings, mirrors and photographs in large gilded frames can give a finished look to the wall design.
Ceilings
The entire house has a ceiling white. To create the effect of a centuries-old family home, you can use wooden beams on the ceiling, imitating ancient ceilings. Stucco molding can be used as decoration.
Furniture
Furniture and any decorative elements V village house must be made from expensive natural materials and be of high quality.
Products and furniture made of plastic and artificial synthetic materials cannot be used in English style. The main materials are wood, bronze and silver.
Main feature any English home is presence of a real fireplace. In damp and chilly weather, it performs more than just an aesthetic function. The cladding is made of stone, wood, marble with an openwork forged fence. On the mantelpiece there are clocks, tall candles, porcelain sculptures and flowers. It is advisable to use antique items.
A sofa or armchairs with “ears” are placed opposite the fireplace and located in the center of the living room. A must-have attribute for a living room is classic. coffee table from natural wood. All furniture should have clear, smooth lines and thin carved legs. You can complement the living room interior with a velvet footrest and a wrought-iron metal stand for fireplace accessories.
We are often contacted by clients who are interested in English-style house designs made of brick and more modern materials- from foam blocks or aerated concrete. During the discussion, it turns out that they mean completely different buildings, and there is a reason for this objective reason. The architecture of England took shape over several centuries, and three periods are distinguished: XV-XVI, XVII-XVIII, XVIII-XIX centuries.
Substyles of English architecture
- acute-angled multi-pitched roofs, covered with red tiles;
- big brick pipes;
- high gables with small dormer windows;
- arched windows with frequent glazing, stone facing of the base.
Projects of houses in the English Tudor style: No. 33-03 (one-story townhouse), No. 51-34 (classic cottage with attic).
- rectangular shape, symmetry;
- walls without decoration;
- simple roofs medium height;
- doors framed by a portal.
Typical examples in the catalog: No. 58-66 or a more modern interpretation No. 32-11.
- decoration facing stone, using half-timbered or siding techniques;
- roofs are purchased complex shape, are complemented by towers;
- distribution of bay windows, verandas, terraces;
- high pediment above the central entrance.
An example would be a photo of a 2-story house in the English Victorian style No. 34-67, or a project with a terrace (No. 40-56).
Composition of project documentation
The Cottage Projects company develops ready-made solutions for 15 years already. Every finished project contains a complete package of documentation necessary for construction.
- Detailed description of all structures: foundation, walls, ceilings.
- Floor plans with a breakdown for each room: area, purpose.
- Specification building materials, options for their replacement are indicated.
The project includes a set of working drawings: sections, masonry plans, floor explication, filling scheme window openings. Separate standard solutions include projects engineering communications. In most cases, water supply and electrification systems are developed individually. For example, when a customer requires a house with a second light (No. 35-12, 375 m2). Additionally, an architectural passport of the object is prepared.
