The English classic style lacks technological fiction, deliberate sophistication, excesses and ostentatious luxury. The Englishman does not need a house to demonstrate his financial situation, but for rest and relaxation, comfort and cleanliness. Perhaps these simple requirements explain the popularity of houses of "classic English cut", erected both in the UK and abroad.
English style houses
It is only natural that modern homes are somewhat different from their predecessors. The lifestyle of modern society affected, the change in the level of comfort shown to housing, also new construction materials appeared. However, all these are nuances, since the basic rules remain the same as several centuries ago.
Victorian homes used to be more compact than they are now. The center of the house was a lounge-lounge and a huge
staircase to the second floor. Today, the size of this room is as much as possible reduced. However, the entrance hall and the stairs are still the first thing that the person entering sees. Along with the reduction of individual rooms, the remaining parts of the house have increased. Previously, the bedrooms were located on the second floor, they were so small that the bed and some furniture for clothes could hardly fit there. Today, English-style homes have spacious and large bedrooms. The height of the ceilings has also increased. The living room has become a separate relaxation room, and if earlier it was located only on the ground floor, today you can find the layout where it is located upstairs.
There were patios and a greenhouse, characteristic of the English style, where it is so pleasant to sit over a cup of tea and with a book in hand.
English style interior design
This style is quite eclectic, as it came under the influence of two eras: the Gregorian and Victorian. Such characteristic features as majesty, proportionality and symmetry correspond to it. As before, and now, the walls are painted in the same color. Previously, his choice depended on which side of the world the room was facing. In the southern rooms, preference was given to such colors as green or azure, in the northern ones golden and pink shades were used.
The walls in the English style play one of the main roles. They are decorated with heavy textured wallpaper in combination with natural wood paneling. It is customary to decorate them with moldings, pilasters and various decorative cornices. Natural wood floors are relevant for this style. It can be a floorboard or parquet board, and the presence of carpets is mandatory! Ceramic tiles are used as flooring for the hallway, bathroom and kitchen.
Houses in the English style are characterized by the presence of a large number of textile design: curtains and curtains, lambrequins, tablecloths, sofa wraps and pillows. Accessories should be made of crystal, paintings are hung in antique gilding, lights are placed everywhere to create an atmosphere of comfort.
Houses in the English style: photo
Even the photographs presented cannot convey the whole charm of
Victorian-style houses
, they are so amazing and beautiful. This style is an excellent design solution for a country house, and it will be appropriate in a city apartment.