Have you always wanted to live in the UK? There is nothing simpler - turn your own apartment into cozy corner good old England! Arrange your home in a classic style, if it is close to your spirit.

The main features of this style are severity and restraint combined with wealth and luxury. This is not as easy to achieve as it seems, especially if you want to apply the English style to the interior of a small apartment. Find out what techniques designers use.

Features of the English style for a small apartment

Here are some tips to help you get as close to your desired result as possible:

• First of all, think about the color scheme of the rooms. There are usually only a few windows, and they face a certain side of the world. As a rule, cold colors are used for a southern or western room (for example, green, azure or snow-white), and in rooms facing north or east, on the contrary, warm colors (pink, golden, brown);
• large mirrors and paintings in massive frames are not suitable for a small apartment. As a last resort, limit yourself to one similar element - it will emphasize the style, and at the same time will not overload the space;
• In terms of materials used, the area of ​​the apartment does not limit you in any way. Yellow copper, gilding, crystal will look great in a huge country house, and in the city two-room Khrushchev house;
• the British habit of rigor and order will come in handy in the design small apartment. There may be few decorative elements, but they will become an excellent accent in the interior. For example, traditional shelves with family heirlooms will replace “classic” racks. They will save space and at the same time maintain the necessary proportions in the design.
• English style will be appropriate if the kitchen and dining room in your apartment are represented by two different rooms. This is easy to arrange if your apartment is not of a standard construction, but has been remodeled;
• Gold-plated plumbing fixtures, black and white, will help you decorate a small bathroom in English style floor tiles, lined with a checkerboard pattern, a lamp or sconce with frosted lamps.

10. Living room with fireplace and aquarium

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 the bright modern aquarium. Thanks to the appearance of this “piece” in the interior underwater world, as well as the fireplace, the room began to resemble an area for relaxation even more. But this is exactly the effect that the English style always achieves, for which it is important to create the most cozy and comfortable environment possible.

English style in the interior of an office and armory

Many office owners lean towards the English style. Respectable furniture with “carriage” screed, massive built-in wardrobes with bookshelves and pilasters in decoration, Wall panels made of wood - it would seem that these attributes of the style trend that emerged in the UK were simply created for arranging office spaces. It seems to us that only a serious and self-confident person will choose the English style for the interior of an office. That’s why such office spaces always look very respectable and inspire confidence in their owners.

11. Office-library in coffee and chocolate tones

All photos In the photo: Office design in chocolate and coffee shades with a library

An English-style office always serves not only as a workspace, but also as a library. Of course, not every room will allow you to equip it with book shelves entire galleries, as was the case in the film “My Fair Lady”. But there is always a place in the office for at least one bookcase.

12. English office in the attic of a country house

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Design English office in the attic appeals to classic solutions. Thus, a chair with “ears” and armrests may well resemble models named after Voltaire. The classicism of the composition is also emphasized by the pilasters used in the decoration of the bookcase.

13. Weapon room with wood trim

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Ideal finishing material For an English-style interior, wood is considered. And the presented design of the weapons room, the decoration of which is dominated by polished wooden textures, serves the best confirmation. English classics with its respectability and sense of self-worth are expressed, first of all, in the decoration with wooden panels. And the curtains and sconces, assembled in a somewhat theatrical manner, seem so outside of history that, thanks to them, it is difficult to say exactly what century the composition belongs to.

English style in the interior of the kitchen and wine cellar

14. Black and white monochrome in the interior of the kitchen-dining room

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a monochrome kitchen

The design of an English-style kitchen-dining room 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 it in decoration natural stone with its unique design.

15. Shades of coffee with milk in the kitchen interior

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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 universal: it combines with most other colors and color accents.

16. Country motifs in the interior of English cuisine

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The English style in the interior of a 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. We owe much of this effect to the country elements used in the project in the form of stonework and floral curtains. As a result, we get an interior that is close in its atmosphere to the cozy English houses from the time of the novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles.

17. Kitchen-dining room with island

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a kitchen with an island

English kitchens are no less multifunctional than minimalist interiors, in which entire storage systems can be hidden behind the laconic facades of cabinets. An island is one of the most accessible and obvious means to improve functionality kitchen space. In the example shown in the photo, the island structure plays the role of work surface and storage systems. But many islands today are also used as bar counters and zoning elements.

18. Stone finishing in the kitchen interior

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Stone finishing adds a bit of brutality to the interior of an English-style kitchen. Thanks to her, the space also acquires a certain historicity, taking us to the Victorian era. Deliberately rough stone textures look especially impressive in combination with classic furniture made of noble wood.

19. Wine cellar with stained glass ceiling

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a wine cellar in the house

Some English-style country houses include furnishings wine cellars, in which you can store both Burgundy and cider and ale. Ideal material For finishing such premises, of course, wood is considered. Can also be added to the interior masonry and illuminate the suspended ceiling with stained glass. A stained glass insert on the ceiling will help give the space an artistic touch.

English style in the bedroom interior

English bedrooms are perhaps not as elegant as French rooms for sleeping 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 focus not on strangers, but on their owners.

20. Bedroom in light colors

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The interior of a bedroom in the English style is almost monochrome. Wooden panels are used to decorate the space. Inserts framed by moldings with floral wallpaper, the unobtrusive bluish pattern of which brings some spring colors to the room. Built-in mirror cabinet helps to visually enlarge the space.

21. Wood carving in the bedroom decoration

All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior with wood carvings in the decoration

The English style in the bedroom interior involves the use of a large number of wooden textures. Thanks to wood, the space looks more cozy. One bedroom can combine polished and matte wood textures. And you can increase the artistic value of the composition by using elements made using wood carving techniques. In the bedroom design in the photo with light green wallpaper with a pattern close to damask, carved wooden inserts are used in the design of the headboard area.

22. Wooden furniture and pilasters in the bedroom interior

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bedroom with wooden furniture

In English-style bedrooms it is installed wooden furniture. But it is important to understand what it is style direction does not accept fakes. Therefore, the furniture here should be made of good quality wood. In the presented example of an English bedroom interior wooden bed, coffee table And bedside tables serve as a complement to unusual decoration walls with pilasters and carvings.

23. Textured decoration of the headboard in the bedroom

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English-style bedrooms can be decorated with art deco elements. For example, in the decoration of the headboard area, you can often see upholstery with a “carriage” screed. In the example presented, such a textile textured panel with a diamond layout is “supported” by a matching white back with “ears”.

24. English bedroom with fireplace

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In the interiors of English bedrooms, a fireplace can be seen as often as in living rooms. Here they are used as classic fireplace portals with stucco, as well as more laconic modern hearths powered by biofuel.

25. Classic armchairs for the English bedroom

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As we mentioned above, the English interior style “seeks” to fill all the voids. Therefore, there is often at least one cozy chair near the fireplace. In the presented example of the interior, a whole area for relaxation and reading is equipped in the hearth area. Designer Anzhelika Prudnikova decided to furnish the fireplace area in pairs classic armchairs with screed trim and mother-of-pearl poufs that can serve as footrests or coffee tables.

26. Bedroom with truffle accents

All photos In the photo: English style in the bedroom interior with truffle accents

Truffle accents in the form of a pouffe with a “carriage” screed and upholstery in the headboard area go perfectly with the mother-of-pearl palette chosen as the main range. This color solution is reminiscent of desserts with the addition of cocoa, as well as aromatic frosting with chocolate ice cream.

English style in the interior of a nursery and other rooms

The English style in the interior of a children's room usually exploits typical British themes. As a rule, these are the motives for travel (after all, England has always been a maritime power and a major colonialist). When decorating bathrooms in the English style, designers strive to create a very cozy composition. That's why you can often see textiles 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 see islands for relaxation with armchairs, poufs or soft benches.

27. Children's room for twins

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The English style in the interior of a children's room for twins was evident in the choice of theme. Aircraft models, posters depicting parts aviation technology bring travel motifs into the room and, at the same time, remind of the exploits of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. The shades of Bondi Beach were chosen as the color basis in the presented example, the dark turquoise depth of which is set off by sky blue textiles.

28. Bathroom with partitions and columns

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a bathroom with columns

Using partitions, bathroom space with mosaic tiles In floor finishing, it is conventionally divided into three areas. In the center of the room there is a bathtub with a window equipped with a white printed curtain. Our designers decorated the partitions with dark chocolate-colored columns.

29. Black and white hall with facet

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the hall in the apartment

The interior of the English-style hall in the photo is “woven” from details: figurines in the shape of a white horse, a decorative lantern, a panel with butterflies. And the beveled mirrors in the decoration, “supported” by the diagonal layout of the stained glass insert on the ceiling, add a glamorous shine to the composition, characteristic of Art Deco.

England itself is characterized by small but cozy cottages and townhouses. Therefore, the English style can be used both in large interiors country houses, and in small apartments. This style trend 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 childhood characters from books and films about good old England.

The English style in the interior finally took shape in the second half of the 19th century; it absorbed the features of two royal styles - Victorian and Georgian. This style reflected the lifestyle of a respectable Englishman, absorbed the value system of that time and gave status to even tiny apartments and houses in England.

Regularity, unhurriedness, quiet reading and long tea drinking - a purely English style of behavior in its own cozy little world. And surely many would like to feel a little English, if not in their souls, then at least at home: to settle into an easy chair after a working day and condescendingly raise an eyebrow in response to the absurdities that occurred during the day.

Create clean English setting in fact, it is possible even in standard Russian apartment, if you manage each one correctly square meter and feel the character of the style. We will help you remember its main features.

1. Traditional

The purpose of space in the English style is understood literally and with English precision: the kitchen invites you to prepare food, the bedroom captivates with its comfort, and the living room contains all the elements of a traditional classical setting - it is filled with armchairs, tables, consoles, poufs and banquettes, bookcases and sideboards, and the usual soft armchairs located near the fireplace. Arranging furniture in the living room, leaving the center of the room empty - such a thought would never occur to an Englishman.

Also, you will almost never see various high partitions and dividing structures in English interiors: the designation and division of space occurs through lighting. Small light sources different formats, including the fire of the fireplace, make the room deep and enveloping. The compositional structures of sofas and armchairs are closed, and if the room is large enough, then there are several such zones.

2. William Morris's legacy

The canons of English style were set by William Morris, an artist and designer who created unique floral patterns on fabrics and wallpaper. Colorful and restrained at the same time, Morris's motifs became the prototype of a recognizable English style in decoration. Modern styling adopted the special English charm of Morris’s interiors – floral pattern wallpaper creates an elusive romanticism, and paneled windows add magical mystery. That's what we imagine the perfect bedroom in English style. As for living rooms and hallways, wallpaper with horizontal stripes has become widely used here to make the ceilings of rooms visually higher.

3. Massiveness and grace

The main feature of furniture in the English style is a combination of elements of classicism and rococo: symmetry and static coexist with light curls of sofa legs or flirty “ears” of armchairs. The capitonné technique, or diamond-shaped screed, makes a voluminous piece of furniture appear sophisticated and refined. The legendary Chesterfield sofa made using this technique, massive and at the same time elegant, sets a high standard for the entire interior, like the production of Thomas Chippendale.

Decorating furniture with carnations and decorating massive cabinets with carvings contrasts handmade mass production, adds elegance and aristocracy to simple, laconic convenience. And the use of tapestries with floral patterns makes voluminous furniture weightless and more feminine.

4. Materialism

The main thing in any room is not the space, but the thing itself, and the British are famous for the high quality of their products. Maybe that’s why their houses are filled with open shelves and sideboards with jars and vases, teapots and mugs, and libraries good books and status office?

The nature and origin of things can be completely different, since the English style has an echo of colonial times. Things brought from all over the planet coexist in the same interior, but often authenticity English interior The collection includes classical paintings, antiques, hunting trophies and family heirlooms.

Trellis hanging of paintings and cabinets stretched to the ceiling occupy almost the entire wall, and if there are corners of free space left, they are filled with lamps or small shelves.

A hospitable host tries to include everything that might interest his interlocutor and help maintain an intellectual heart-to-heart conversation while warming himself by the fireplace on long winter evenings.

5. One whole

Interiors in the English style are full of peace and quiet, due to which they can be called cozy and intimate. This effect is achieved through the use of wood as a binding material for floors, ceilings, walls and furniture. Even the modern interpretation of this style involves the presence of interior items made of dark wood, which takes us back to medieval England.

Nowadays wall panels are rarely used and wood trim The ceiling, especially in typical apartments, is more likely to make accents and hints with the help of ancient chests, geographical maps, globes and stuffed animals. Despite the variety of options for finishing and filling the space, several characteristic details, with the right approach, can combine all the present elements into one whole style decision.

English style is a mixture of sophisticated elegance and luxury, quality, moderation of forms, restraint and attention to every detail. These are considered to be attributes of aristocracy. English interiors evoke a feeling of well-being and tranquility. It is suitable for people who value comfort and tranquility in their home. People who choose this style revere old traditions and values.

Origins of the Anglo style

The traditional style of the United Kingdom was the result of a mixture of the Georgian style, which mixed elements of Rococo and Classicism, and the Victorian, which combined classic features with exotic and gothic. Inherited from the Georgian era interior English home received precise proportions, harmony and a sense of proportion.

The Victorian era brought luxury and bright colors. Such a mixture creates a strict, but very cozy interior.

Living rooms in England cannot be imagined without three components: a fireplace, a heavy armchair, and a bookcase.

The fireplace is a must-have item in English homes, although it has lost its main function heating the room. Modern heating devices They cannot replace the flashes of fire and the soft light of the flame spreading throughout the room. Traditionally, the fireplace is made high (from the middle of the wall and above), decorated with marble tiles, granite and wood inserts.

An electric fireplace is a modern alternative to traditional fireplaces. It does not have the flaws that conventional wood samples have: accumulation of soot, soot, periodic smoke, the need to prepare logs and remove ash, and a high fire hazard. Electrical appliances Even in city apartments it is possible to create the impression of live fire thanks to 3D effects.

Massive chair - required attribute in the living room. This item has a high back with projections at the top, for which the British nicknamed it the “grandfather’s chair” or “chair with wings.” In Russia it is usually called fireplace, eared or Voltaire. In Great Britain, this item was used for elderly people, and special “ears” on the back reliably protected it from the wind from window slits. It seems to collect heat and envelop the person sitting with it, while protecting from drafts and sparks. An ideal place to relax by the fire!

There was a bookcase in every home in Britain, since the choice of entertainment in past centuries was small, and books occupied free time and entertained. The rack must fit over the entire wall space (from ceiling to floor) and have unglazed (open) shelves. The shelves should be full of books: a real library!

Important style elements

Don’t think that this style is only possible for houses with spacious rooms. Typical apartments in Britain in the 19th century had an area similar to the Khrushchev-era apartments, so they could not be heated. large room it was difficult to find a fireplace, and the climate in Foggy Albion is not hot. Therefore, you can create decor in the spirit of the best traditions of Britain in ordinary apartment, the main thing is to take into account the specifics of this design direction.

The tree - to be!

In British homes there is no shortage of wood, and of exquisite species (walnut, beech, mahogany, stained oak). The parquet is made of oak, the walls are made of wood panels, the cornices and skirting boards are also made of this material. Large doors are the finishing touch.

Luxury furnishings

The furniture that decorates English-style houses is made of expensive types of wood. There is a lot of furniture, it seems that the room is crowded. If this is a dining room, then the center is occupied by a round/oval dining table and chairs. It is customary to place the sofa and armchairs in the center, and not under the wall, as in a modern interior.

Upholstered furniture is especially loved. There is also a lot of it: these are sun loungers, the aforementioned “wing chair”, a Chesterfield sofa, poufs. Loungers and poufs are upholstered in high-quality leather, textiles with strict checks or romantic patterns.

Chesterfield - a sofa that never changed appearance more than two centuries. The main features of Chester are diamond-shaped stitching, armrests and backrest, components single element. The arms of the armrests may resemble a rolled scroll, the legs are small or completely invisible.

"Invisible" walls

The walls can be covered with plain wallpaper, vertical stripes are allowed. Typical application wood panels, of which there may be many. However, they should be practically invisible - it’s just a background that will highlight canvases in gilded baguettes or weighty mirrors.

The framing of paintings should follow the “reverse” logic: the more intricate the plot, the more simple the frame. “Lush” baguettes will complement the modest design.

It's all in the details

And they should be in large quantities. All kinds of vases, souvenirs, ceramic figurines, family photos, checkered or knitted blankets, pillows from large to small, family heirlooms, because for interior design in the English style, loyalty to traditions, especially family ones, is important. But you need to remember that all accessories should look good and have a certain order. Antique items are welcome: they will turn the house into an old family nest.

Fabric items are presented in abundance. Curtains are certainly chic, consisting of curtains, a thin veil and frills. Laces with tassels and large drapery will further decorate the curtains.

Pillows are placed on upholstered furniture, as well as window sills. There are beautiful tablecloths on the tables, the beds are curtained with canopies.

The interior decoration of English apartments excludes bright light. It is better to replace powerful light sources with sconces, floor lamps and table lamps with diffused light.

Modern technology, in order not to destroy the overall style, should be hidden in special cabinets or niches. Proper placement of electronics creates the impression of stopping time: you seem to be transported from the noisy 21st century to the calm 19th.

Kitchen design

The kitchen floors, as well as other parts of the house, are covered parquet board. Provided practical option - ceramic tile colors natural stone or tiles in a “checkerboard” pattern, the photo of which is below.

The walls are painted plain matte paint pastel shades. Can be pasted paper wallpaper or similar to fabric ones. Some of the wallpaper may be checkered or striped. Kitchen apron lined light tiles in the form of bricks.

The set is made of wood, sometimes decorated with carvings. The table is round, around it are chairs with textile or leather upholstery. Benches will also fit well into the kitchen decor.

Household appliances are only built-in; retro-style models look great. The plumbing is also stylized: the sink is made of ceramics, and the faucet is made of brass or other metal.

Textiles in the dining area include tablecloths, potholders, and napkins. The color and pattern of the fabrics should echo the overall tone of the space.

Accessories are dishes with floral patterns, images of dogs and horses, which are so loved in the British Isles. The shelves are lined with cookbooks, food jars, herbariums, clocks, and painted miniatures. There are bouquets of fresh flowers on the tables.

British kitchen design is combined with Russian decorative elements. A tiled stove, samovar, Gzhel will reveal new facets of moderate design.

Bedroom decor

The decoration of the bedrooms necessarily includes plant prints and floral motifs. Floral prints are present in the design of furniture, walls and, of course, textiles. Plant elements are mixed in decorative items: this floral mix is ​​typical of the English style.

Scottish plaid is actively used in bedroom decoration. It can also be combined with floral motifs, stripes, regular checks, and houndstooth patterns.

Wall decoration sleeping area provides colorful draperies made of fabric or wooden panels.

Victorian chic is completely conveyed by the bed. You should choose a tall one, with a large backrest and a canopy at the head.

But the room should not be empty. Armchairs, tables, couches, cabinets - let it all take up free space. The walls should be filled with shelves with books, lamps, and drawings. English interiors, the photo of which is below, are an example of this kind of furniture.

Bathroom decoration

Traditions require that the decoration of the walls combine natural panels and painted or wallpapered areas. Tile is not entirely appropriate, but if the choice falls on it, then it is better to choose a pattern that imitates classic wallpaper.

The stiffness of the British dictates that decorators make bathroom floors from natural wood. As an alternative, laminate has proven itself well. Another idea is a black and white “chessboard” made from small tiles on the floor.

The plumbing is very aristocratic. The bathtub must certainly stand on large curved legs. Copper or bronze-colored fittings complement the sink, toilet and bidet.

The furniture is made of wood. But, given the humidity of the bathroom, you can replace the material with plastic with a printed pattern.

Decorative little things are also placed in this place. Large frames on mirrors, gold hooks and towel racks, prints, and flower pots are great ways to decorate a room.

Perhaps some will consider the English style in decor to be old-fashioned, but connoisseurs of the classics will like it. Stylish and discreet, it will create home comfort in your apartments.

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