Classicism of the English style for decoration country houses attracts both designers and ordinary people with its functionality, rigor and ability to well demonstrate the taste and character of its guests. Photos of houses in the English style show the external roughness of uncladded facades with low-lying window openings and a bright red tiled roof.
Distinctive elements of the outer side of the English apartments are:
The architecture of the English building is recognizable all over the world. There are three main architectural and construction directions with their own peculiarities and features.
Tudor brownie style. Visually, such buildings resemble fabulous village houses. but appearance a little rude.
The main architectural features of this type are:
Georgian architectural style. For modern English world development 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:
Victorian direction. It features decorative cladding and contrasting color combinations.
Its features:
The main feature of the houses, made in the English style, is the construction of a building made of red bricks. Thanks to this material, which has a very reasonable cost, the life of the house is increased.
Another advantage is the high sound insulation qualities inside the premises.
The English apartment project 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.
The foundations of a typical English residential building are very low, so the floor surface is almost flat on the ground. You will not 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 storage room in the dwelling. The external facade is not decorated or revetted 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 structure is very high. In recent years, the roofs of English houses have been made of straw or reed.
The 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 awnings.
The ivy curling around the canopy brings a special luxury to the design of the house in the English style. It is customary to plant small gardens and picturesque flower beds near the English residential building.
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 sections and a hall. The guest room is necessarily made light, since there are many window openings in the room. Another room on the first level is a study.
The second floor is considered a sleeping area. In total, there are three sleeping rooms, one of which contains a bathroom and a wardrobe.
The main conditions for creating an internal English interior for a private house, comfort and coziness are essential. The living room is equipped in such a way that it would be convenient for all guests and households to be here.
As finishing materials, typical for work in the English style, choose natural wood. 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 distinguished by its showiness and style.
An obligatory element of the interior decoration, characteristic of the English style, is a fireplace. It acts as the center of the entire interior composition in the guest area.
You can clad the fireplace various materials in the form of marble, wood or lime panels. It is customary to display clocks, bronze sculptures, flowerpots with flowers and snuff boxes with cigarette cases on the shelf above the fireplace.
The English stylistic direction is perfect for decorating a private country residence.
The classic English style has been attracting the attention of designers and ordinary people for more than one year. It combines functionality and rigor, but at the same time it shows well the character of its owner. Houses in this style are a combination best features construction of the Victorian and Georgian period. They are distinguished by the external roughness of the facade, which is not revetted with anything, leaving bare brick, very low large windows and a high roof covered with red tiles.
Many companies offer house designs in the English style for every taste, providing photos of the finished house and drawings. The Liverpool project is a luxurious two-story cottage made of aerated concrete blocks with brick cladding and a terrace at the back of the house.
The total area of the house is 263 square meters, which is quite sufficient for a comfortable stay big family... Height narrow windows counterbalanced by a small two-tiered roof covered with dark metal tiles, which creates an 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 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 a large hall in front. On the right side of the hall there are entrances to the bathroom and to 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 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 classic English style.
Despite the fact that it looks small on the outside, the house has two floors and an attic, where 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 faced with red-brown ceramic bricks. A high, pointed roof covered with dark metal tiles gives the impression of an upward aspiration.
On the first floor there is a large hall, to the left of it there is a toilet and an entrance to the furnace, to the right 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, one of which opens onto a dressing room and a bathroom. In addition, there is a small compact pantry.
On attic floor just opposite the stairs is a large dressing room, the doors of two bedrooms and the 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 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. There is a large glazed veranda behind the house, 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 sleeping places as in the previous ones, but all the other rooms are much larger and more spacious.
Project Edinburgh looks like a classic english house from photographs from Foggy Albion, but at the same time it will perfectly fit into the reality of our country.
A beautiful brick in dark brown tones reveals the walls of the house, the roof pleases the eye with a beautiful and deep dark color... The windows are large and square, and there is sufficient lighting inside the premises. There is a large terrace behind the house where you can put wicker chairs and tables and enjoy 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 get first into the hallway, then into the large hall. On the left of front door there is a study, a living room adjoins it. To the right of the entrance is a dressing room and a bathroom. There is a large kitchen in front, combined with a dining room.
On the second floor there are three large bedrooms and several bathrooms plus a dressing room.
In terms of architecture, Great Britain is perhaps the most diverse, as it has always been influenced by the traditions of not only neighboring Ireland, Wales, Scotland, but also many emigrants from all over Europe. In this country you can see a variety of buildings, built both in medieval traditions and in classic style... For more than three hundred years (from 1180 to 1548), Gothic architecture flourished in England, first borrowed from the French, and then overgrown with its own details.
How it all looks today, and what projects of houses in the English style are offered to the attention of developers, we will tell you in this article.
The Tudor style is one of the directions of the English style The architecture of any country is closely related to its history, which is very clearly seen in the example of England. All military and political initiatives came from its regions, but the country could not ignore the cultures of the peoples living nearby.
In England, you can still see medieval mansions of particular beauty It took centuries for England to rally them and unite them into one kingdom, and during this time it was overgrown with a mass of traditions that joined the existing ones. In general, English architecture developed something like this.
Even before A.E. Celtic (Franco-Germanic) tribes settled on the British Isles, but their country style with fauna-themed decor, did not have any significant impact on local architecture.
Historians and archaeologists believe that it is all about the materials: the Celts built mainly from wood and straw, and the British - from stone. Although in some places picturesque houses in a similar style can be seen even now.
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Thatched roofs - the heritage of the Celts: private house in the English province Later, the southern outskirts of Britain were under the heel of Ancient Rome - the Romans could not capture the entire island due to the fierce resistance of local tribes.
Interesting! This colonization turned out to be beneficial to the island, since the Romans not only used in construction natural stone, but also knew how to make bricks and set up its production in England. After that, brick became a priority material, and the craftsmen actively mastered the techniques of artistic masonry.
Project brick house in the English style with artistic masonry - Georgian style 
Modern English hall 
An abundance of architectural details - the Gothic tradition 
Private castle in Romanesque style Closer to the beginning of the XIII century, the concept of a manor house arose. It was built either from wood or using the half-timbered technology, which was already widespread throughout Europe (offered on our resource).
Half-timbered houses are a sign of a purely European architecture 
Downstairs hall, and upstairs bedrooms 
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A modern coffered ceiling might look like this The Gothic style reigned in England for a long time, right up to the 16th century (the era of the Tudor dynasty), because endless internecine wars and the weak development of European fleets contributed to the reduction in construction. And the one that was, more adhered to French architecture.
Houses in the Gothic style in England can be seen in our time 
English style in a modern living room 
Complex ceilings came to us from English architecture The structure of English buildings, along with high roofs and bay windows (available on our resource), often with several chimneys, did not correspond to the Italians' concept of architecture in general. Therefore, in England, she turned out to be so conservative and slowed down even more after the expulsion of the Italians professing Catholicism from the island.
Much greater influence Germany and Holland contributed to the order (compositional) architecture. In structures, they did not go away from English traditions, but they made their contribution to the design of buildings. Maximum attention was paid to half-timbered, which was previously used only occasionally, and now has become used everywhere.
Fachwerk style is actively used now 
Picturesque country house Note: this technology has today been transformed into a frame technology, when the frame spans are filled with ready-made panels (shields), or sheathed right on the spot with rigid sheets filled with insulation.
Facade english home with half-timbered elements 
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the 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. Due to the appearance in the interior of this "piece" underwater world, as well as the hearth, the room began to resemble even more an area for relaxation. 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.
A bias towards the English style is made by many cabinet owners. Respectable furniture with a "coach" tie, massive built-in wardrobes with bookshelves and pilasters in decoration, Wall panels made of wood - it would seem that these attributes of the style direction that appeared in Great Britain were simply created for the arrangement of office spaces. It seems to us that only a serious and self-confident person will choose the English style for the interior of the office. Therefore, such office spaces always look very respectable and inspire confidence in their owners.
All photos In the photo: Cabinet design in chocolate-coffee shades with a library An English-style cabinet always serves not only as a workspace, but also as a library. Of course, not every room will allow you to equip entire galleries for book shelves, as it was in the film "My Fair Lady". But at least for one bookcase there is always a place in the office.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the office in the attic The design of the English study in the attic appeals to classic solutions... So, a chair with "ears" and armrests may well resemble the models named after Voltaire. The classicism of the composition is also emphasized by the pilasters used in the decoration of the bookcase.
All photos In the photo: Armory room with wood trim Wood is considered the ideal finishing material for an English-style interior. And the presented design of the armory room, which is dominated by polished wood textures, serves best to confirmation. English classics with its respectability and sense of self-worth, it is expressed primarily in the 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.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a monochrome kitchen The design of the kitchen-dining room in the English style is usually built on a monochrome basis. It can be black and white monochrome, as in the photo above, or beige. You can diversify the monochrome palette by using in decoration natural stone with its unique pattern.
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 kitchen interior 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.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen with country motives The English style in the interior of the 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. This effect is largely due to the country elements used in the project in the form of masonry and floral curtains. As a result, we get an interior that is close in its atmosphere to cozy English houses from the time of the action of the novel "Tess of the D'Urberville".
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen with an island English kitchens are no less versatile than minimalistic interiors, in which entire storage systems can be hidden behind laconic cabinet facades. An island is one of the most affordable and obvious ways to improve 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 are also used today as bar counters and zoning elements.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen with stone trim Stone decoration adds a little brutality to the interior of the English-style kitchen. Thanks to her, the space also acquires a certain historicity, transferring us to Victorian era... Deliberately rough stone textures look especially impressive in combination with classic furniture made of noble wood species.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the wine cellar in the house Some English-style country houses have wine cellars that can store both Burgundy and cider and ale. Of course, wood is considered the ideal material for decorating such premises. You can also add masonry to the interior and highlight the suspended ceiling with stained glass. And the stained-glass insert on the ceiling will help to give the space an artistic sound.
English bedrooms may not be as ornate as French sleeping rooms, with their canopies and thin carved furniture legs. But they are very cozy and comfortable. If in French bedrooms there is a desire to please, then English lounges are more intimate, they are guided not by strangers, but by their owners.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom in light colors The bedroom interior in the English style is almost monochrome. Wood panels are used in the decoration of the space. The inserts framed by moldings with floral wallpaper, the unobtrusive bluish pattern of which brings a little spring colors to the room. A built-in mirror cabinet helps to visually increase the space.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom with wood carvings in decoration The English style in the interior of the bedroom involves the use of a large number of wooden textures. Thanks to the wood, the space looks more comfortable. One bedroom can combine polished and matte wood textures. And the artistic value of the composition can be increased by using elements made using the technique of wood carving. In the design of the bedroom in the photo with light green wallpaper with a pattern close to damask, carved wood inserts are used in the design of the headboard area of the bed.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom with wooden furniture In the bedrooms in the English style, wooden furniture... But it is important to understand that this style direction does not accept fakes. Therefore, the furniture here must be made of solid wood. In the presented example of the interior of an English bedroom, a wooden bed, coffee table and bedside tables serve as a complement to the unusual wall decoration with pilasters and carvings.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom in light shades Bedrooms in the English style can be decorated with art deco elements. For example, in the decoration of the headboard area, you can often see upholstery with a "carriage" tie. In the example shown, such a textile textured panel with a diamond layout is "supported" by a corresponding white back with "ears".
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 molding and more laconic modern fireplaces powered by biofuel are used here.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom with classic armchairs As we mentioned above, the English style of the interior "seeks" to fill all the voids. Therefore, there is often at least one cozy armchair by the fireplace. In the presented example of the interior in the area of the hearth, there is a whole area for rest and reading. Designer Angelica Prudnikova decided to furnish the fireplace area with a pair of classic armchairs with a screed in the finish and mother-of-pearl poufs that can serve as footrests or coffee tables.
All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior with truffle accents Truffle accents in the form of a pouf with a "coach" tie and upholstery in the headboard are perfectly combined with the mother-of-pearl palette chosen as the main range. This coloristic solution reminds of desserts with the addition of cocoa, as well as aromatic glaze with chocolate ice cream.
The English style in the interior of the children's room usually exploits typical British themes. As a rule, these are motives for travel (after all, England has always been a sea power and a major colonizer). When decorating bathrooms in English style, the designers strive to create a very cozy composition. Therefore, textiles are often seen 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.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the nursery for twins The English style in the interior of the children's room for twins manifested itself in the choice of theme. Airplane mock-ups, posters depicting details of aviation equipment add to the room and motives of travel and, at the same time, remind of the exploits of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. As a coloristic basis in the presented example, the shades of Bondi Beach were chosen, the dark turquoise depth of which is shaded by sky-blue textiles.
All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bathroom with columns With the help of partitions, the bathroom space with mosaic tiles in the flooring is conventionally divided into three areas. In the center of the room is a bathtub with a window fitted with a white printed curtain. Our designers have decorated the partitions with columns of dark chocolate shade.
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: statuettes in the shape of a white horse, a decorative lantern, a panel with butterflies. And the beveled mirrors in the finish, "supported" by the diagonal arrangement of the stained glass insert on the ceiling, add the compositions of the glamorous shine characteristic of Art Deco.
England itself is characterized by small in size, 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 style direction 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 characters from childhood from books and films about good old England.
House 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. V 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 clearly.
The construction of a private house involves a preliminary layout of external and internal works, in which facade decoration plays a very important role. The facade of a house in the English style is, first of all, rigor 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.
In the Gregorian style, the motives of antique 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, a certain classic brick house in the English style appears, reminiscent of the fabulous construction of the Middle Ages. The presence of artificial or wild stone in the front of the house is also a clear characteristic of the style. Facade cladding with foam or polyurethane is often found. These materials are light in weight and quite versatile, they are easy to paint to match natural materials.
This style is characterized by symmetry with the entrance to the center. Ceilings in houses in victorian style low, on this basis, the windows of 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 structures are used as decorations. The facade of the house in the English style has such striking differences as: stained glass windows, mosaic masonry and curly forging. The direct decoration of the house is done with brickwork. Eaves, doors and window transitions are made in contrasting colors.
As in the previous two, the Tudor-style facade uses brickwork... The masonry is done as a castle, and half-timbered with filling the walls is also used timber 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 erected, which is decorated with climbing vegetation.
In such houses, there is practically no foundation, the floor is laid almost on the ground layer of the earth. The garage is not customary to flaunt, 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 the houses in the English style has a high roof. The most popular materials for roof construction are slate, shingles and even straw.
Used to be a roof out natural materials talked about a decadent financial situation owners, and now such a roof is very much appreciated and considered environmentally friendly. The striking features of English-style roofs are sharpness and height.
An indispensable element of the interior of a house in the English style can easily be called mahogany. Expensive and elegant material, perfect for furniture and interior decoration rooms. Monochrome walls are traditionally decorated with paintings or tapestries. Windows play a special role, they are necessarily covered with rich multi-layered curtains, decorated with veils, draperies and laces.
The interior of the house in the English style is traditionally decorated in brown, gray, olive and white. There are several elements, thanks to which an English-style house is not confused with anything.
Fireplace - what is an English house without a fireplace? In cold and damp weather conditions, it performs not only an aesthetic function, but also a practical one. The best option will become real fireplace, not electric, 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 house is complete without a library. This can be a whole separate room, a rack, or just a few shelves. Several armchairs and a coffee table will be a great addition to the library.
And last required element English style is a cage. This ornament is very often used in textiles. It is quite bright and stands out favorably against the background of other 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 the author: Valeria Likhovaya
