Let's figure out how to achieve the atmosphere of Baker Street in modern apartment
History of appearance
The English interior style has developed over the course of three centuries . It covers four generations of English monarchs: Queen Anne, Kings George I and George II, and Queen Victoria.
The Age of Queen Anne is an era baroque . Luxury and grandeur. Abundance of ornamentation, gilding, ornate furniture. This is the style of palaces and residences.
George I and George II were of German origin. George I didn't even speak English. It was they who brought to England what we now call the true English style: practicality, toughness and restraint. Their era is the era Rococo and Classicism.
The century of Queen Victoria's reign became the century of the Victorian style. This eclectic style brought together gothic , Baroque and Rococo with colonial style. The development of machine production made it accessible to the middle class.
In the end, everything came to what we now call the ethnic English style. Practicality and comfort, restraint and consistency.
Features of the English interior
The basic concept of the English style is ideal life V ideal home. Everything that surrounds a person should be cozy and practical, but at the same time good and solid.
In the British understanding, this means:
– an abundance of wood (red, walnut and oak), richly but restrainedly decorated;
– upholstered furniture: armchairs, poufs, sofas with rounded shapes;
– traditional patterns: stripes, checks, paisley and flowers;
– colonial motifs;
– and, of course, a fireplace
Who is the English style suitable for?
English style is the style of a family nest and a cozy nest. It is reliable, durable and calm.
This style carefully stores photographs of family members on the mantelpiece, and the family dinner service and collection of porcelain figurines are kept behind. glass doors closet
An easy chair by the fireplace and the ringing of a grandfather clock will suit connoisseurs of tradition and noble comfort.
Basic principles of English style
We have already looked at examples of English interiors . Therefore, let’s go over the basic points, without which the English style is unthinkable.
Comfort comes first. Upholstered furniture is arranged so that it is convenient to have a conversation while gathered in the living room.
Bright accents. When there is a gray sky and rain outside, vibrant colors are so pleasing to the eye.
Features of the layout in the English style
English style can be implemented in an apartment. Historically living rooms English houses were of modest size to make it easier to warm them up in winter.
You can move freely between the living room, dining room and kitchen. They are separated either by an arch or a door with glass inserts.
But the bedroom and office are behind a solid wooden door.
Interior color scheme in English style
The English style color palette contains all shades noble wood, as well as restrained shades of burgundy, green and beige.
Wall decoration
When decorating walls in the English style, plain wallpaper is often used. A discreet pattern or ornament is allowed. In this case, the wallpaper is selected to match the furniture, the shades and patterns are sure to be combined.
Ceiling finishing
The ceilings are plain, light, decorated with stucco.
Floor finishing
English style includes parquet in the living room and bedroom. It could be oak or walnut. It is important that the floor is in harmony with the design of the room.
The corridor and kitchen can be tiled.
Windows and doors
Doors in English interior usually made of wood, often with stained glass inserts. This feature is explained by the fact that large glasses in the old days were an expensive pleasure.
Staircase in English style
The staircase is made of wood and decorated with carvings. It certainly matches the panels on the wall, floors and doors.
Lighting organization
During the era of George I, the classic English basket chandelier appeared. It contains a minimum of bronze and a maximum of glass.
An English living room is unthinkable without elements of the Victorian era - a floor lamp and table lamps.
Correct selection of furniture
The furniture has rounded and soft shapes. An ottoman for the feet in front of the chair is appropriate.
All household items are put away in the closet. Only beautiful service and accessories are visible.
Let's not forget about the carpet brought from the English colonies.
Textile
A red thread running through the entire interior is the memory of England's colonial past. Exotic birds and plants belong on the curtains and pillows of an English living room.
Accessories and decor
Classic English decor includes paintings and tapestries on the walls, a thousand little things on the mantelpiece, candlesticks and vases.
You probably looked at all these photos and thought that English interiors are a little old-fashioned. The traditional English house is often guilty of this. But it’s hard to come up with something more comfortable and homely. British design is not about impressions and outrageousness, but about limitless duobism. It’s not for nothing that the guru of British design says: “An English home is when you can climb onto the sofa with your feet up.”
The English style is a style of refined elegance, characterized by a combination of aristocracy, sophistication and restraint. We can say that this style is a special variety classic style, in particular, there are fewer elements of regularity in the English style than in the “classics”, and color solutions- more. But main feature– obligatory use of forms of ancient architecture and some colonial notes – elements oriental interiors. The English style should create the impression of an interior that is at least 100 years old; its motto is family and national traditions. The English style is considered expensive; it emphasizes the wealth and status of its owner. It is better to “maintain” this style in the interior completely; it is difficult to combine with modern styles.
Basic elements of English interior style:
Compliance with ancient architectural models.
Restraint, elegance.
As a rule, the interior is designed in dark colors. The exception is that a “white” interior is possible.
Expensive finishing materials.
The interior has many elements made of noble wood: walnut, bog oak, mahogany.
Large windows with shallow glazing, often these windows have arched tops.
Plaster.
Textured wallpaper with patterns of stripes, curls (like on a tapestry) or with small floral patterns.
In textile interior design (but not in wall decoration) a checkered pattern is also used.
Both wallpaper and plaster in wall design are always combined with wooden panels, which are placed in the lower third of the wall.
A wide, low window sill, designed as a seat with cushions.
Upholstered furniture upholstered in high-quality fabric or leather.
Furniture combination simple shapes and furniture with bent legs.
Furniture with different companion patterns is often combined within the same room.
A typical piece of furniture for the style is a low, massive sofa with round armrests and quilted upholstery.
Library bookcases made of dark wood.
Lots of cornices and wood moldings.
Doors should be either the same color as the floor or the ceiling.
The ceiling is most often wooden, decorated with intersecting beams (the result is a “checkered” relief).
The English interior is massive, some clutter with furniture is allowed.
“Mirror” technique in the design of accessories: the most expensive paintings are issued in the most simple frames, and ordinary mirrors, simple tapestries - into luxurious ones.
Heavy curtains on the windows, lambrequins with fringe.
Features of the apartment layout in the English style:
The layout should have symmetry, correct geometric shapes, straight lines.
As a rule, the interior is zoned and should not be visible immediately.
The apartment must have sufficient space; style requires space.
Big windows.
Lack of podiums.
The best option for implementing the style is a two-level room with a staircase.
Window in the bathroom and kitchen.
Interior color scheme in English style:
Natural discreet colors: various shades Brown, ocher, red, shades dark green, terracotta, gray-green. Additional colors – cream, yellow, color Ivory, gold, bronze.
Interior accessories in English style:
Fireplace with shelf for trinkets.
English interior design, although constantly developing and evolving, remained committed to tradition. British flag on a pillow, image of a red telephone booth– the most common attributes of England in modern interiors. Is their presence enough to create an English-style interior? Of course not!
The essence of the English style is not limited to a set of national symbols. True light, airy British interiors are a derivative of the colonial past. How to properly organize the appropriate atmosphere in the interior of an apartment?
Historical excursion, description of style
The rapid development of the furniture industry in England began in the mid-18th century. Thomas Chippendale published the famous catalog The gentleman cabinet – maker’s director, reflecting the love of pomp, complex forms. Furniture in the later Sheraton catalog already gravitates towards the classics.
A revolution in the furniture market (not only the British one) was Thonet’s invention of the method of bending wood over steam. His famous chair No. 14 was the first chair designed for mass production.
William Morris did not like the idea of mass production. He advocated a return to traditional way furniture production inspired by folk crafts. The famous floral motifs on fabric and wallpaper, popular in Great Britain, are the merit of Morris. Many of these models are still in production today.
Photo. Famous patterns of William Morris
Modern English style - main features
British interiors are rich in motifs that reference local historical styles. 250 years have passed since the beginning of the rapid development of the furniture industry in England, but in modern versions of furniture you can still feel the spirit of history. British style is an investment for many years, it does not change much under the influence of seasonal trends. Like the people of the British Isles, he is quiet, steady, traditional. The interiors of the apartments, decorated in the English spirit, are cozy and promote relaxation without losing elegance.
Colors, patterns
The modern English interior has received more lightness, added light colors, the interior has become balanced. Stylized elements – popular consoles, bookcases– also often white.
Today the style is associated with traditional, cozy interiors. The dominant colors are as follows:
- beige;
- ivory;
- salmon;
- vanilla;
- bleached blue;
- pink;
- white;
- shades natural wood;
- decorative, floral motifs.
Pastels are the basis of the living room. Against their background, additives in tones look good:
- red,
- pink,
- green,
- blue
The above-mentioned traditional patterns can be found on wallpaper, pillows, curtains, and upholstery.
English style in the interior, photos of color solutions
Elegance is achieved through contrasting colors.
Materials
The premises are filled mainly with natural materials. Wood helps to bring together the features of modern English style. Wood is present not only in furniture made from natural materials, wood can be found on walls and ceilings - as cladding, panels, moldings.
Photo. Apartment interiors in classic English style, wood on the walls
Characteristics typical British home - wall cladding with wood. Traditional wooden wall paneling consists of panels about 70 cm wide and 85 cm high. The panels are richly decorated with frames, carvings, and fancy decorations. The panels are installed at the bottom of the wall, make the interior stylish, protect the wall from damage, dirt, and other types of adverse effects.
Floors and furniture are usually also wooden. Furniture is often painted white, adding delicacy and lightness to the atmosphere.
Textiles, accessories
British style is impossible without fabrics that add coziness to the room. The main motif of patterns on fabrics is usually flowers. The queen of British flowers is undoubtedly the rose. Roses are found on:
- curtains,
- walls,
- pillows,
- tablecloths,
- furniture upholstery.
Known attribute English design- a cage popular among the British, sports and hunting enthusiasts. In addition, horse figurines and hunting accessories are popular.
British decoration is sentimental - the apartment needs cute, romantic trinkets:
- family memorabilia,
- figurines,
- paintings,
- framework,
- Images.
Interior decoration methods today are not subject to strict standards, as was the case in the 18th century in England, and include many different components. Overall, a sentimental, whimsical tone is created that takes into account the needs of the apartment's residents. Residents should feel comfortable and at ease. Look great:
- fluffy carpets,
- textile products,
- stucco,
- pillows,
- trinkets, accessories.
The tables are decorated with vases with fresh flowers. The table surface is decorated with a beautiful tablecloth and napkins.
Characteristic walls, ceiling
A characteristic element of the English style is special walls, divided into 2 parts:
- there is a large plinth at the bottom, wooden lining, upholstery in light colors;
- at the top there is wallpaper in strong patterns (floral, geometric).
The patterns on the wallpaper differ depending on the direction of the style:
- English classics in the interior are decorated with wallpaper with floral patterns and elegant stripes;
- The Victorian version has an interesting texture, it seems that the wall is covered with silk, like in palaces.
Instead of wallpaper, paint in delicate pastel colors is often used:
- beige,
- soft pink,
- pale blue,
- white.
Decors are installed near the white ceiling:
- wide baseboard,
- stucco,
- decorative cornice.
Ceiling design, British style room, photo
The characteristic pattern is a stripe, often found on wallpaper.
Furniture
An apartment decorated in a traditional English style must be equipped with classic furniture. Characteristic features of English furniture:
- made mainly of wood, preferably dark;
- It has rectangular shape;
- decorated various types moldings, carvings;
- high quality;
- quite bulky.
Upholstered furniture is made from materials with floral and geometric motifs.
The sofas are surrounded by various poufs and footrests. There are many tables and cabinets displaying various numerous trinkets.
A traditionally shaped sofa is often complemented by a leather armchair. An elegant chair will be useful for an office. The living room needs a fireplace, which is an essential part of every English home.
English interior country house with fireplace, console, photo
The furniture colors are chosen to be light. Main colors used:
- white;
- beige;
- aquamarine.
Light colors are especially dominant in:
- bathrooms,
- bedrooms,
- canteens,
- kitchens
Usage light colors makes the interior, despite the large number of trinkets, lighter and larger.
Kitchen interior in English style, photo
The English style is ideal for lovers of warmth, comfort, and elegance.
Bedroom interior in English style, photo Lighting
In the English style, decorative crystal chandeliers are popular, proudly hanging in the center of the ceiling, which are its crown.
You can often find decorative finishing the ceiling is made of plaster, decorating the place where the chandelier is attached. Today, stucco molding is made in the form of ceiling plinths and foam decorations.
Ceiling decors are often repeated decorative motifs located on wooden wall panels. Decors, decorative baseboards made of foam plastic, plaster decorate the edges of the ceiling and walls.
Stucco looks very beautiful provided the ceiling is high enough. Each decoration on the ceiling will make it appear lower. The ceiling height in apartments is no more than 3 meters, and such decor looks bulky. In the room with high ceilings stucco molding will become a real decoration.
An English interior will not be complete only with overhead lighting. Many rooms have sconces with richly decorated lampshades:
- lampshades can have an antique shape, fringe adds an English character:
- modern lampshades are complemented with decorations - frills, fringes.
Curtains and window decor
The interior requires the presence of curtains. Large, heavy curtains are needed to protect the room from prying eyes. The curtains are decorated with patterns, designs with a typical motif of plants and flowers. The curtains can repeat patterns located on the sofa upholstery and pillows. In some English interiors you can notice an excess of patterns and colors. Combine patterns of flowers and plants on the sofa with pillows and a checkered, striped blanket. Patterned curtains are often located behind the sofa.
Floral patterns should be used sparingly. Otherwise, instead of a stylish interior, we will get a mishmash of colors and patterns. For a colorful interior, it is advisable to choose plain, smooth curtains that are completely calm.
Small apartment design
British style in a small apartment should be designed carefully. An abundance of colorful patterns should not be allowed. Floral motifs should be present on 1-2 interior elements, for example:
- on curtains and pillows, curtains and blankets;
- on the section of the wall above the sofa, bed and on pillows;
- colorful wallpaper on one wall;
- on the couch.
With this design, the interior will not seem too pockmarked.
The decor of the walls and ceiling of the apartment can be done using the mentioned skirting boards and foam beams.
It is advisable to decorate the walls with beige shades, which make the interior of a small apartment visually larger. Pastels will give the room comfort and warmth, as opposed to cold, sterile white. Interesting option– Cover 1/3 of the wall below with wooden panels. Light wallpaper with a pronounced texture looks beautiful.
Instead of covering the walls with wood, you can use 2 types of wallpaper:
- patterned (stripe, flower);
- plain in one color scheme.
For a small apartment, it is preferable to choose light furniture that does not overload small interior.
Conclusion
The British brought many popular trends to the world of interior design, art, and fashion. The bright, strong English style provides inspiration to many designers. The style is varied, combining tradition and modernity. Main features of the style:
- cosy,
- conservative,
- elegant,
- romantic,
- austere and idyllic at the same time.
British interiors are full of elegance, sophistication, warmth and comfort. This combination will seem impossible for many. British style is not suitable for everyone, as it is associated with a heavy, overwhelming interior.
The English style, applied in the interior design of an apartment or house, allows you to harmoniously combine the luxury of palaces and trendy ideas, practicality and convenience.
The interior of a room in this style requires a clear sense of beauty and scrupulous choice. small parts and elements. This school is easily recognized by the presence of standard characteristics inherent in this particular design.
The English style in the interior of an apartment is based on creating wealth and at the same time restraint. It is considered the cradle of greatness and aristocracy. The design of such rooms is amazing harmonious combination all interior elements and unsurpassed design taste.
Photo selection of successful interior designs for a Victorian-style house
Depending on the design principles and characteristic features English style is divided into:
- Original (traditional).
- Modern.
Each of them has its own characteristics and characteristics.
Modern Cool Britain and its features
Today, the most popular is the English interior in the Cool Britain style. Modern English style is a burning mixture of bold hi-tech, freedom-loving loft style, crazy pop art and the eternal, old, good traditions of England.
Basic rules for this design:
The presence of ultra-modern details: a huge multimedia system, an extraordinary chandelier, a plastic chair bright color. Such details will allow you to place accents. Mixing old with fashionable. For this design, the most daring combinations are used. A good decision is the placement of an antique Victorian chair next to a modern floor lamp, on bookshelves Some old book of works by English writers would fit uniquely among modern printing ( perfect option- in original language).
Using elements of modern English style in the home
Presence of red color. Without the traditional British color, the Cool Britain design is not correct and does not meet the basic requirements.
The modern interior of the room has little to do with Victorian apartments, but despite this, respect for tradition remains sacred for the British.
Therefore, the mandatory elements of the Cool Britain style are:
- Warm textiles.
- Plenty of pillows.
- Flag of the United Kingdom.
- Phone booth.
- Double-decker bus.
- Bulldog.
- Flowers.
Compliance with all the rules of design of a modern British style will allow you to enjoy the grandeur and at the same time sincerity of such a design.
Room design in traditional old British style
The traditional style is restrained and quite elegant, requiring a lot of space and significant waste. Therefore, creating an English style throughout the entire living space is quite problematic. Most a good option The interior of an apartment is considered if all housing is designed in the same style. Unfortunately, we see such interiors quite rarely. At correct use The main characteristics of the London style can give British charm to the entire space of an apartment or house.
Essential elements:
- Chesterfield sofa.
- Fireplace.
- Home library.
- Contrasting staircase.
- Fireplace chair.
- Sun beds.
- Red color.
- Checkered textiles.
- Plant patterns.
- Classic mixers.
- Natural wood.
Images of a red telephone booth, an abundance of figurines and photographic paintings of modern Britain, or a collage of bulldogs will fit perfectly into the overall atmosphere of the interior. And of course, the presence of a country’s flag is mandatory element decor.
The ceiling plane carries a fairly large functional purpose. And this lies in the location of lighting, complementing the interior and visually dividing the space or increasing it.
The ceiling in the English style is decorated in light colors. For ceiling design in country house, allowed to use wooden beams made from natural wood.
Using English style in interior design
What colors and shades can be used?
Main shades:
- Snow-white.
- Lactic.
- Frosty frost.
- Delicate yellow.
- Ivory.
Lighting fixtures are located on the ceiling. London high style allows for one chandelier in the center of the room, or you can place Spotlights along the perimeter of the ceiling. Characteristic element is a chandelier fan with blades.
Our tips will allow you to create a stylish, strict design in your room, typical of conservative England.
Conservatism and nobility can be considered synonymous with interior design in the English style. This design direction is distinguished by solidity and sophisticated aristocracy. It is dominated by strict forms and restrained colors, proportionality and symmetry.
The history of the origins of the English style
As an independent direction in interior design, English style began to take shape during the reign of King George (first half of the 8th century). This is the time of the country's transition to a new level associated with the development of industry and foreign trade relations.
As a result, elements borrowed from various European and Asian styles appear in the decoration of the premises, adapted to the peculiarities of the local climate and worldview...
Conceptual features of the English style in the interior
The interior, decorated in English style, is characterized by:
▫ good quality cushioned furniture, comfortable sofas and armchairs upholstered in natural
materials, as well as solid wood furniture;
▫ wooden carved decor decorating walls, ceilings and furniture;
▫ characteristic English pattern: stripes, checks, paisley, small floristry. Often used in furniture upholstery, wallpaper, curtains;
▫ fireplace and library. Even when registering small apartment, you should find a place for a fireplace and a library.
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Materials and finishing in English style
Several materials are usually used to decorate the walls of rooms in the English style.
At the first place - wooden panels. They can cover the wall surface either completely or partially, for example, only the lower third.
Along with them, moldings, pilasters, consoles, plinths and platbands are widely used. As a rule, they are painted the same color as the walls. But sometimes, on the contrary, they can stand out, emphasizing the visual delimitation of space;
For decorating sections of the wall, not covered with panels, used matte paint or expensive thick wallpaper - plain, striped or with complex heraldic patterns. 
Ceiling
In an English interior, two ceiling design options are allowed: light, decorated with stucco elements, or wooden, with cross beams (see). A mandatory attribute is a massive chandelier.
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Floor
Parquet in any design - the best option flooring in an English interior. On top of it is a light carpet of oriental origin. 
Suitable for bathroom or kitchen ceramic tile natural shades, reminiscent of marble or granite. 
Windows and doors
Fans of English interior style should avoid plastic frames, replacing them with high-quality wooden analogues. For interior design For windows, figured cornices and thick curtains are required, which can be supplemented with tiebacks and lambrequins with fringe. 
Doors must be strong and solid. Preference should be given to expensive wood species in noble dark shades.
When decorating the entire house in English style, we must not forget about the classic wooden staircase to the second floor. Its obligatory features are high-quality carved entry posts and balusters of a strict but elegant shape. 
Furniture in an English interior
Interior design in English style - optimal choice for those who love and appreciate high-quality furniture. There can be quite a lot of it here. And since it was purchased infrequently and for a long time, quality was given Special attention.
To create the appropriate environment, the following are used:
— massive sofas (chesterfield) and antique (mantelpiece, Voltaire) armchairs;
— elegant banquettes and classic chairs;
- large tables for family dinners and small tea and coffee tables;
- solid wardrobes and chests of drawers, and respectable cabinets and secretaries.
Upholstered furniture in an English interior is distinguished by its comfort, solidity and elegance of upholstery. The latter can be made of either genuine leather or high-quality textiles. 
Main element English bedroom - massive, capital wooden bed under a canopy made of thick curtain fabric.
English style color scheme
Interior design in the English style involves the use of noble dark, woody brown shades, mixed with terracotta or ocher. Rich dark green and burgundy tones will help you place accents. 
Lighting
Conservative Englishmen like light twilight. Fluorescent lamps are inappropriate in rooms with an aristocratic interior.
The best decision - table lamps and floor lamps with textile lampshades. On special occasions, the classic light is lit. ceiling chandelier with elements of bronze and crystal. 
And traditional English lanterns will become the most stylish decoration of a hallway, corridor or interfloor staircase.
Decorative elements
In the role decorative elements The following things appear in the English interior:
portraits, tapestries, paintings or mirrors in massive wooden frames;
photographs, portraits, family heirlooms;
rare collectibles;
antique books;
candlesticks and candelabra. 
Interior in English style photo
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Bedroom interior in English style.
