English style is a generic name for manifestations of art in England, from the Middle Ages to the present. In interior this style acts as a special kind of classical style, the main principles of which are wealth and restraint.
To create real English interior in your home, you need to consider that it consists of a harmonious combination of elements of Victorian and Georgian styles.
Georgian style is distinguished by a greater commitment to ancient architecture, with its inherent clarity and symmetry of lines. Color preferences are quite reserved. Victorian style, on the other hand, tends to use a brighter color palette and rich decoration.
English style gives the impression that interior is at least 100 years old. It is considered not only an expensive style that emphasizes status and wealth, but also reflects family and national traditions. Since it is not easily combined with modern styles, it is better to withstand it completely in your interior.
The main features of English interior:
- Restraint, elegance and wealth;
- Expensive finishing materials;
- keeping symmetry, straight lines and regular geometric shapes in a layout of premises;
- There are elements of noble wood - mahogany, bog oak, walnut;
- Dark colors prevail in interior;
- Fireplace;
- Wallpaper with a pattern of stripes, curls or a small floral pattern;
- Combination of wood panels with wallpaper or plaster in a lower third of a wall;
- Furniture of simple shapes with curved legs and quality materials or leather for upholstery;
- Dark wood library shelving;
- Windows are large, often with arched tops. Textile design - heavy curtains with lambrequins.
Iconic accessories for English interior:
- Tapestries;
- Canopy over a bed;
- Carpets;
- Dressing table and lamp in a form of candelabra;
- Mirrors in massive frames;
- Floor lamps, sconces, table lamps;
- Paintings depicting animals, cars, flowers, as well as scenes of hunting or sports;
- Chandeliers with crystal pendants;
- Indoor flowers in one-leg pots;
- Hand-made products;
- Hunting trophies.
The color scheme of English interior is based on natural colors - various shades of brown, red, terracotta, gray-green and dark green. Additional colors in a design are yellow, gold, cream, ivory, bronze.
English style in an office
Pay attention to the glue-laminated parquet when designing. It will not be superfluous to have a carpet with small floral ornaments, in creamy colors. In a kitchen area or in a bathroom, you can use square-sized ceramic tiles.
The “must” element of English interior is the use of noble wood. Not only furniture, cornices and doors, but also wall cladding can be wooden.
