House in the English style: following the traditions and modern features. Projects of houses and cottages in the English style English brick house

10. Living room with fireplace and aquarium

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Our clients are constantly talking about "English style" houses. And each of them means different things. It's time to deal with the English houses. We bring clarity.

Let's get rid of excessive detailing of styles and historical twists and turns. We will cut off majestic castles and huge residences. Fortunately, everything fits into a simple scheme. In the "classical" suburban private architecture of England, three periods can be distinguished, in which three images of residential buildings have developed. If we hear about an English-style house, most likely we are talking about one of these three images.

Here it should be noted that all these once established styles are willingly repeated by the modern generation of architects and willingly bought by homeowners. They do not mix, because each has its own canons, which cannot be stepped over without leaving the boundaries of style - English styles are very different.

Tudor style (1500-1600)

Rustic medieval English house from fairy tales. The style proved to be resistant, despite the order architecture of the Italians, which penetrated everywhere into Britain.

Features of the English Tudor style - a brutal look. Very high pediments on the main façade, often of different sizes. Huge chimney, next to the front door on the main facade or side. Arched entrance. Small dormers. Sometimes an imitation of a thatched roof. In new versions of buildings, large bay windows are made on the facades.

Tudor style features

Very high gables
Steep roof, often with a broken edge.
Dedicated chimney, often on the main façade
Windows with small glazing
Asymmetrical plan and general view
small dormer windows
The main entrance is often lined with a large stone

Examples of Tudor style houses in our database of facades.

Georgian style 1700-1800

We can say 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 pompous, but quite simple.

It is from these houses that London is made up. Georgian is the urban English style of modern Britain. Georgian style can be traced even with its bold modifications. Most often, this style is meant by our compatriots when they mention the English style.

Even if the facade is not symmetrical, in the old urban development 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 dimension of all windows.
Brick, little decorated walls,
Low entry with portico or crown
Roof slopes of medium height.
Minimum roof overhangs.
Five windows on the main facade (in the classic version)
Twin pipes
Pilasters on the sides of the door
Doors with panels

Victorian 1800-1900

At that time in England, construction was not regulated by the state, as, for example, in France, so young English architects willingly practiced on private houses. A lot of practice led to free composition. The architects paid attention to the internal convenience of the house and the variety of social roles of the residents. Less attention was paid to the external attractiveness of the house, Palladian and generally Italian order canons began to be forced out in favor of a convenient layout.

The Industrial Revolution and the mass production of decorative items made it possible to decorate even relatively poor estates. Hence the general decorativeness of the facades. The most striking style of the Victorian era is the style of Queen Anne.

Victorian style features

steep roof
Complex asymmetrical shape
Gable (pediment) overlooking the main facade
Veranda framing one or two sides of the house
Turret (round or square)
The walls are decorated with stone, fachwerk or siding)
ornamental patterns
bay windows
Decorative consoles

See examples of Victorian houses in our database of facades.

If you know these three English styles, you will recognize all classical English architecture. Unless, to expand our cultural horizons, next time we’ll talk about

The classic English style has been attracting the attention of designers and ordinary people for more than a year. It combines functionality and rigor, but at the same time shows the character of its owner well. Houses in this style are a combination of the best building features of the Victorian and Georgian period. They are distinguished by the external roughness of the facade, which is not lined with anything, leaving bare brick, very low large windows and a high roof covered with red tiles.

Many companies offer English-style house designs for every taste, providing photos of the finished house and drawings. The Liverpool project is a luxurious two-storey 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 of a large family. The height of the narrow windows is balanced by a small two-tiered roof covered with dark metal tiles, which creates the effect of both lightness and stability. The foundation is made of a grillage and a slab and almost does not protrude above the ground, which creates an earthy effect, leveled by two floors and large windows through which enough light enters the premises at any time of the year.

From the porch, the guest enters the entrance hall, on the right is a dressing room, and in front is a large hall. On the right side of the hall there are entrances to the bathroom and the kitchen, on the left is the door to the study, and directly there is a spacious living room with access to the terrace.

Climbing up the stairs to the second floor, you can find there four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, the entrances to which are located in the bedrooms, as well as a small cozy balcony.

The finished project "Grace" resembles medieval cathedrals in its height and narrowness, but at the same time it retains the features of the classical English style.

Despite the fact that outwardly it looks small, the house has two floors and an attic, on which a sufficient number of rooms are located. 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, pointed roof, covered with dark metal tiles, creates the impression of striving upwards.

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 pantry and a staircase to the second floor. Opposite the entrance to the house 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 lead to a dressing room and a bathroom. In addition, there is a small compact pantry.

On the attic floor, just 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 and can serve as a country house, but in fact its area is an impressive 254.5 square meters.

Like previous projects, "Gustave" is built of aerated concrete blocks, and the roof is covered with metal tiles. The severity of the geometric shapes of the building 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 a large garage with automatic gates.

Inside 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 get to 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 beds as in the previous ones, but all the other rooms are much larger and more spacious.

The Edinburgh project looks like a classic English house from photos from Foggy Albion, but at the same time it will fit perfectly into the reality of our country.

Beautiful brick in dark brown tones line the walls of the house, the roof pleases the eye with a beautiful and deep dark color. The windows are large and square, inside the premises there is a sufficient level of lighting. 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 the area is as much as 237 square meters.

Entering the house, you can first get into the hallway, then into the large hall. To the left of the front door is a study, adjoining the living room. To the right of the entrance is a dressing room and a bathroom. Ahead is a large kitchen combined with a dining area.

On the second floor there are three large bedrooms and several bathrooms plus a dressing room.

Each of us, sooner or later, thinks about settling down and settling down somewhere outside the city, having our own plot and our own family nest. When planning a future place of residence, we involuntarily follow the famous proverb - "My home is my fortress." As a rule, families want to live in large and impregnable houses on the outside, but elegant and cozy inside. It is these qualities that meet the buildings in the English style.

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 restraint and conservatism inherent in the British. It should also be noted that the British, three hundred years ago, tried to combine beauty and comfort in their home.

Country buildings in the spirit of old England often look like castles, a characteristic feature of which is a combination of conciseness and luxury.

The following features of buildings in the English style can be distinguished:

the predominance of natural materials;
windows are most often located at the bottom of the wall;
panoramic windows to create a room filled with light;
the roof, as a rule, is high, has a sharp shape and several slopes;
use of canopies as an architectural detail;
simplicity of forms, clear and restrained lines;
the presence of small terraces and adjacent lawns.

Dimensions

The classic two-story castle in the spirit of the Tudor era is characterized by brutality and impressiveness; such a house can be safely called an impregnable fortress. The construction of houses in the Gregorian style relies on simplicity and sophistication. Small one-story buildings in a rustic spirit with a porch or terrace are common. The Victorian mansion can be recognized from all the rest 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 look - thick and impregnable walls, lancet windows and majestic pediments and buttresses. There must be a chimney towering above the house. The windows are small but there are many. The roof has steep slopes, so the overall appearance is slightly asymmetrical.

Gregorian houses are symmetrical; here you can see many elongated windows decorated with arches. Brick is the main material for the construction of such houses. A mandatory detail is the pediment in the central part and the pilasters on the sides.

Victorian country houses are richly decorated with carvings and consoles on the facade. The general view is slightly asymmetrical, this is due to a large number of turrets and outbuildings, as well as an acute-angled roof of a broken shape.

Particular attention should be paid to the general appearance of the house and the area adjacent to it. A small rustic house will perfectly complement a modest fence and a small garden in front of the house. A prerequisite is the observance of landscape traditions and the creation of 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, such as clinker bricks and stone. High pediments and walls lined with uneven stone or hand-made bricks will add a special zest to a country house. Ready-made projects of modern houses amaze with their diversity, architects skillfully combine natural materials, traditional canons and new innovations in construction. Thus, they create a functional and meaningful classic.

Gregorian buildings lack decoration, but the greenery and ivy that wraps around the brick facade of the house perfectly saves the situation. The façade acquires a neat appearance thanks to the low foundation, discreet shades, as well as the tiled roof. But the graceful chimney is usually made of stone, in this contrast lies an unsurpassed feature of English architecture. As for the color, the preference is given to a dark gray roof and light gray walls. A wonderful addition would be a wooden terrace around the house, which will offer a wonderful view of the lawn or pond. The buildings made of red brick look impressive, which remind us of the castles of fairy-tale heroes.

Roof

The intricate and prominent roof dominates the entire exterior of the English mansion. As a rule, in each house it is unique, and this is remarkable. Sharp slopes are not at all a whim of the English aristocracy. First of all, such a layout was created based on the harsh natural conditions of England, it is necessary to protect the facade of a private mansion from adverse humidity and dampness.

The roof occupies most of the building, but there are no attics, so it is quite common to find small attic-type rooms for old knick-knacks and tools.

Window

An important point in the design are large panoramic windows. In addition to panoramic windows, multi-leaf windows with weaves are often found. As a rule, traditional window openings are installed on the ground floor of the cottage, they are placed a little lower than usual. If the project allows, then the creation of a second light will be an excellent architectural technique.

Interior decoration

The English interior is rightfully considered one of the most complex and difficult to recreate. This is due to such a characteristic feature as eclecticism, or, in other words, a mixture of styles. The traditional English interior is associated with the name of Queen Victoria. During this era, Asian motifs, romantic plots, and appeal to the details of the Baroque and Gothic periods were especially popular. Thanks to the thoughtful plans of the architects, all these contrasting elements perfectly merged into a solemn British interior.

To create an interior in the English style, you must use natural materials, while still being of high quality. The English style is characterized by the presence of a large amount of wood. This includes dark wood doors, flooring, skirting boards, cornices, and wood paneling on the walls, 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, with a cornice running along the edges. Often there are decorations of walls and ceilings with stucco. The ceiling painting is often very skillfully done, which is a distinctive technique for decorating an English interior. In the kitchen and in the bedroom, wooden beams imitating old ceilings will look appropriate. Sometimes plastic analogues are used instead of wooden beams.

Walls

In addition to wall cladding with panels, wallpaper is widespread in the interiors of English houses. The winning options will be wallpaper with a Scottish cage color, wallpaper with wide stripes. Preferred colors are dark red and dark green. Do not forget about the rustic style. For decorating the kitchen and living room, wallpaper in a small flower, with rosebuds or with simple ornaments - Indian motifs, birds, exotic flowers is perfect.

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 made of dark wood species is typical for offices and living rooms. Often you can find carpets and small rugs, this detail creates comfort and warmth of the hearth. The British pay much more attention to the cleanliness of the floor, but do not forget that the flooring should fit into the interior and not spoil the overall look of the room and the whole house.

Furniture

Traditional English interior is hard to imagine without a sofa. English quilted sofas are produced using a special Chesterfield technology - this name is generally accepted for this type of sofas and is known all over the world. Also, the British interior is impossible to imagine 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 with a beautiful stone or precious woods.

It is worth noting that racks, bookshelves, a coffee table made of dark wood will perfectly fit into the interior in the English style. A variety of books will perfectly complement the interior. In the hall it would be appropriate to place a pair of identical tables of different sizes, hang pictures on the walls, which will create the atmosphere of an old salon.

Pay Attention to Detail- a lot of 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 decoration of the bedroom is perfectly complemented by a round bedside table, several crystal lamps, and a simple wardrobe. A variety of curtains and decorative pillows will help to decorate the bedroom.

The interior of the kitchen is subordinated to household appliances that are located there. But the main feature of the English-style kitchen is that the equipment must be hidden from the gaze of the incoming person if possible. This can be achieved by masking the refrigerator or stove by cladding, and making the dishwasher and sink built-in. Vintage household appliances are especially popular in the modern market.

Lighting

From decorative lighting in the British interior there are candles in candlesticks and candelabra, crystal candlesticks, table lamps and sconces. Mention should be made of large panoramic windows, which let in much more light than ordinary windows, so the rooms look much lighter and more spacious.

English style houses combinations of two currents: Victorian and Georgian. In most cases, buildings have two floors or an attic; one-story structures are very rarely observed.

Among the main distinguishing features are the following points:

maintaining the symmetry of the facade, which is faced with brickwork or stone;
sustained right angles of the elements;
the absence of any decorative solutions that are often traced in other currents;
dedicated entrance groups, while there is no dependence on the facade;
the presence of a large number of window openings, rectangular or bay windows are used in shape;
the foundation of the buildings is low, sometimes it seems that the houses are standing right on the ground;
roof with steep slopes, complex elements.

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