English style in the interior of its roots goes into the style of the period of Queen Victoria, that is, in the middle of the nineteenth century, and absorbed many of its features. For example, a sign of the era of conquest by the British Empire of new territories is the presence of a large number of "colonial" souvenirs. Most often these are trinkets made of ivory, Chinese porcelain, Indian bronze and brass vases. Various cushions, plaids in warm saturated colors, armchairs and sofas of special design, in which you can literally drown - also a distinctive feature of Victorian interiors. All this successfully migrated to the English style in the interior.
Grace and stiffness of the English style.
For the office of a gentleman in English style, massive leather chairs and strict interior features are characteristic.
Exquisite spacious living room in a country house.
In this article, read:
- 1 Key features of the living room in the English style
- 2 How to arrange a bedroom in the British spirit
- 3 Design techniques for creating an English apartment
- 4 British traditions in the interior design of the house. Video
- 5 The style of the English interior
The main features of the living room in the English style
In the imagination of many of our compatriots (especially those who have never been to Foggy Albion) a cliche was printed: in the English living room there should be a fireplace. The fireplace was an attribute of many living quarters in England, as furnace heating was used less often there. Today, recreating the English style in the interior, you can use modern electric fireplaces, often a good imitation of these.
An indispensable attribute of the interior in the English style is the Chesterfield sofa, or Chester. He came here also from the era of Queen Victoria. Today, for some reason, it is believed that it must necessarily have leather upholstery in warm, saturated brown tones. This is not entirely true, as in the Victorian living rooms there was also a sofa, upholstered in velvet. However, the design of the Chesterfield sofa has been preserved for several centuries. Its main difference from all the others is that it has equally high quilted armrests and a backrest or armrests, smoothly passing into a slightly raised back above their level.
A cozy living room in a modern house. Fireplace and furniture Chesterfield.
Exquisite apartments of royalty.
Amazing harmony and restraint in the interior of the dining room. Elegant furniture made from oak.
Textiles in the interior of the living room are a tribute to past traditions.
Armchairs-ears are also obligatory objects of the interior, decorated in this style. This special design of the seats, as well as a large number of pillows and rugs, was dictated by the need to protect the heat, which is so small in the northern islands.
The same goal is subject to the colors of the English living room. Again from the era of Queen Victoria, the tradition continues to cover the wallpaper wallpaper with a floral pattern, with trees on the branches of which sit exotic birds. A dense floral print can be used in the most unexpected accessories: curtains, bedspreads and even upholstery furniture, and this is no coincidence, because in Britain there are so few bright, warm colors. That's why the interior design is always designed not in cold, but in warm colors.
The abundance of textiles is also associated with the climate of the islands. Even lampshades of floor lamps and table lamps are made mostly of textiles.
The abundance of textile products and a certain compulsion, cluttered living room furniture are subject to the same goal - to create a feeling of comfort and warmth. In general, interior design is subordinate to solving not only aesthetic, but also purely pragmatic tasks.
Perhaps because of this, designers argue that the modern English style in the interior is suitable for a small apartment.
How to arrange a bedroom in the British spirit
Interior in the English spirit is difficult to call prim, in contrast to the residents of Britain. Although he looks like something in the classic English style.
The design of any apartment in an English-style apartment looks attractive.
But each of these rooms has its own distinctive features.
The British bedroom is a place exclusively for restful sleep, which brings rest. Therefore, in such a room there is no need for an abundance of light. Curtains on the windows of the bedroom are often two-layered, with an inner curtain of dense fabric.
Walls, ceiling and even the floor are made in light, but only warm colors. A natural tree is an indispensable attribute of style. Therefore, furniture made from solid wood is used. If there is no possibility to purchase a wardrobe, chest of drawers, a bed made of natural material, they can be replaced by a qualitative stylization for a tree.
Luxury and restraint in the interior of a spacious bedroom. In decoration only natural materials.
Bedroom in the apartment of the prestigious district of London.
Bedroom in the English style is a budget option.
Attic bedroom option in English style. Recognizable shapes and lines of luxurious Indian furniture.
Beds in the British bedroom are given a special place. It should be great, having a rest. On it, as well as on the sofas and armchairs of the living room, there must be many pillows of different sizes.
Another feature of the bed in the spirit of old Britain is the decoration of the canopy. In England, this was dictated by considerations of heat conservation. In our conditions, this is just a tribute to the style.
In the British bedroom there must be a bedside table and dressing tables. On the bedside table lamp is placed under a textile lampshade or bubble from emerald green glass. This is another characteristic shade of this style.
If the English living room is, and not in one copy, armchairs, couches and sofas, then for the bedroom is characterized by the presence of padded stools and banquets.
A characteristic piece of furniture in the bedroom is a coffee table for serving in bed. When you are going to buy one, think about whether there is someone to give you coffee in bed.
Design techniques for creating an English apartment
Professionals assure that it is not at all a problem to create an apartment design in the English spirit. For this, they advise a room decorated in a classical style, to make only a few purely British notes. But they must be very significant.
For example, it can be an artificial fireplace and various "colonial" decorations displayed on a coffee table and on a mantelpiece, a pair of armchairs, and certainly a sofa (not necessarily Chester), most importantly - more natural wood.
In addition, it is important to observe the color gamut. It should be dominated by shades of cherry, deep red, terracotta, sandy, golden. Green is also indispensable in the color scheme. What to remember when choosing colors and shades is the need to balance. For example, if the walls have a dark color, then the upholstery of furniture and accessories should be more light, and vice versa.
Style in the interior of an apartment can not create an integrated design solution, but only weighty little things.
The modern "Elizabethan" English style, unlike the Victorian and traditional, has become more eclectic and bold. But still in the British is very strong commitment to tradition, so the stylistics of modern apartments and especially country houses retains traditional features.
