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Cream kitchen ideas in timeless shades from hessian white to ecru

Looking for cream kitchen ideas? For many years now all shades of cream and magnolia have been shunned for brilliant white and hues of grey. But for 2021 the tide has turned, and those creamy neutrals have been brought up to date with a new, sophisticated colour palette, offering a wider choice of soft neutrals.

Cream kitchens are the ideal choice for those looking for a safe neutral shade, but a colour warmer than white and not as outspoken as grey.

This steadfast neutral colour lends itself to a number of kitchen ideas and decorating styles, from rustic to contemporary. Harvey Jones kitchen designer Leisha Norman tells Ideal Home, ‘Cream is a versatile shade that looks beautiful in both traditional and contemporary settings. It is light enough to make the room feel more spacious, yet it’s not as stark as white can be.’

As a new kitchen is a huge investment, it's no surprise that so many of us opt for kitchen colour schemes that will stand the test of time. Cream kitchens are one of the most popular styles, with colours such as ivory, off-white and buttermilk proving popular choices.

You might choose an ultra-modern glossy cream kitchen that combines streamlined cabinetry with the latest appliances, or perhaps use painted cream cupboards to transform a cottage kitchen that has low ceilings. However you use this versatile shade, here are our cream kitchen ideas to inspire your design.

Cream kitchen ideas

1. Make cream feel contemporary

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Cream doesn't have to say 'country-style', it can be highly effective as the backdrop in a more contemporary setting. In a modern home, choose a cream kitchen to create a bright and summery feel. Combine cream units with black metro tiled walls and practical kitchen worktop ideas, such as granite, for a busy family kitchen.

Choose statement glass pendant lights to add a living room vibe to the space – a design feature which is very on-trend for 2021. Add contemporary wireframe barstools to amplify the modern style credentials.

2. Give neutrals a new lease of life

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If you prefer your kitchens pale but find that white kitchens are too clinical, opt for a palette of off-whites and buffs - imagine shades of vintage paper. Cream cabinetry feels fresh and modern teamed with white fittings and chalk-white walls. Matching stone worktops and floors help to keep the look cohesive. A warming cream AGA adds a classic country finish.

3. Go for splashes of on-trend grey

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Warm cream cabinetry is an ideal backdrop for sophisticated grey kitchen ideas such as worktops, lights and accessories. Choose a shade of grey with warm undertones to help retain the warm qualities of cream, avoiding blue-toned greys. Finish the look by painting the walls with a putty colour, to meet the two tones of cream and grey halfway.

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Factor in freestanding furniture for flexibility

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Why not opt for freestanding furniture instead of fitted kitchen units? Choose pieces such as a painted cream sideboard for storage, a dresser where you can display your favourite china and glassware, and a large farmhouse table surrounded by spindle chairs for family meals.

If you're looking for shabby chic decorating ideas, fit shelves instead of wall cupboards to store items such as Kilner jars, cookware and serving dishes. Touches of copper, pink and stone bring this country kitchen scheme to life.

5. Play it safe with an off-white scheme

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If you want to create the perfect family kitchen, be inspired by this modern kitchen idea. This open-plan design has ample worktop space for food preparation, a stainless-steel range cooker and chic white metro tiles. Built in an extension, the cream units curve round to form a breakfast bar for a casual eating space, with stylish pale blue pendant lights above.

6. Create a café-style kitchen

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For a café-style kitchen combine cream walls and cabinetry with an area decorated with blackboard paint and you'll never forget anything on your shopping list ever again! Keep the look light and cheerful with cream painted base units and a practical wooden worktop.

Continue the warm wood tones with dining furniture, then add black and copper accessories as a finishing touch.

7. Create a classic scheme you'll love for years to come

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A cream painted kitchen is the perfect choice for a cottage with low ceilings, as it makes the space feel light and open. Create this look with Shaker-style base cabinets, cream wall tiles and pale flagstone flooring. If you have space, an Aga will suit a cream country kitchen perfectly.

As an alternative to wall cupboards, install a kitchen island in the centre of the room to provide plenty of storage.

8. Invigorate with strong blue accents

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If you're looking for ways to add colour to an all white kitchen or you want to inject some personality into your cream space, use one strong accent colour. In the case of this neutral kitchen scheme, cream walls play the perfect backdrop to display midnight blue storage and shelving. For extra effect the main kitchen island is also blue.

The delicious shade of mushroom on the tiles adds a subtle layer on from the cream, to create a harmonious palette of neutrals to compliment the punchier blue accents.

9. Create focus with a feature wall

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Like with all good neutral schemes, a hit of strong accent colour can go a long way to uplift the spirit of the room. If red kitchens are too strong, this shade paired with cream is a trusted colour combination, especially in a country-style kitchen like the one shown above.

In this compact U-shaped kitchen idea, one striking red wall helps to add a focal point of interest within the cream colour scheme. The painted wall anchors the red accent colours dotted around the kitchen, from the appliances to textiles it all flows seamlessly.

10. Offset cream with dark flooring

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Maintain an all-cream colour scheme with the cabinetry and walls and instead use the floor to add a statement shade. A dark tiled floor helps to add depth to the room, ideal for small kitchens because it highlights the amount of floor space, which when the rest of the room is bright and airy, it can give a greater perspective.

Natural wooden worktops help to break up the look further, without drawing the eye away from the two contrasting tones of cream and black.

11. Team with green to create a country classic

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12. Compliment with cream in a country kitchen

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In a farmhouse choose a kitchen design that complements the original features in your home. In this country kitchen, cream cabinetry and pale stone flooring blend seamlessly with the vaulted ceiling and exposed wood beams.

The island unit has been painted in coordinating stone and accents of colour with fuchsia pendant lamps, glassware and pretty artwork.

13. Keep it classy and sophisticated

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In this beautiful kitchen, a cream palette keeps the look fresh, while the dresser and vintage wooden table create a charming country feel. A combination of antiques, vintage accessories and salvaged pieces give this kitchen a sense of grandeur.

Does grey go with a cream kitchen?

We can hear the whole nation asking, because grey is a firm favourite for the modern home. All will be pleased to hear the answer is yes, the key is keeping the tones similar in warmth. Grey and cream can offer an ideal soothing colour combination to create a strong neutral base, avoiding the starkness of brilliant white. Thanks to the undertones in both colours, they work together in unison to add warmth and depth.

What colours go with a cream kitchen?

Thanks to the warmth of cream it works best with colours on the warmer scale of the spectrum, such as red. The colour combination of red and cream is a particularly popular painted kitchen idea in a country kitchen, which teams well with natural woods and stone worktops and flooring.

While warm colours are the most welcome, green and blue can work just as well despite being colder in tone. It's about choosing the right depth of colour, which can compliment the cream. For instance sage green has an earthy quality that helps to bring warmth.

‘As cream is a soft, neutral shade, it works really well with a multitude of colours’ explains Leisha Norman, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones.

‘Consider having your cabinets or walls in a different tone – perhaps a deeper blue-grey or a forest green – as this will add more of an edge to the final space. Another good idea is to add some interest with standalone pieces, such as an old AGA in a black shiny finish. ’

13 cream kitchen ideas that prove beige is back

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Looking for some gorgeous cream kitchen ideas? Cream and beige seem to have got a bit of a bad rap over the last few years – we blame Magnolia paint! But it's no longer just associated with soulless rentals and blah hotel rooms, it's now the color everyone is loving in 2021. 

It's probably a sign of the times, but 2020 saw a rise in making our homes more... homey. Gone were the minimalist interiors, the monochrome scheme, even Mid-century modern furniture took a hit. We were all about making our spaces, cozy, welcoming and well an escape from the madness that last year brought. 

And cream is the perfect color for doing just that. Soft, inviting, still a neutral but just slightly warmer than white, it's a versatile hue that's perfect for creating a classic kitchen. Listen to us trying to get all deep about a color, but just take a look at these kitchens and you'll see exactly what we mean...

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'We’re seeing warmer greiges and beiges increase in popularity. While we were noticing a shift toward warmer colors before COVID-19, with everyone spending so much time at home, we expect this trend to continue. These warm, earthy tones create a sense of calm and cultivate the feeling of wellness in the home, which is exactly what homeowners need right now.' explains Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams .

Convinced a cream kitchen color scheme is for you? We've pulled together all of our fave looks to suit all styles and all budgets. Whether you are totally redesigning you kitchen from scratch or just looking for ways to bring cream hues into your current space, we have you covered.

1. Pick grey toned creams for a fresh look 

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Before we get started, let us first say cream doesn't always have to equal a yellow-toned white. Yes, it's a warmer neutral, but there are also so many tones and shades that still feel fresh and modern. 

Just look at this cream kitchen. The cream has slightly cooler, more grey undertones which gives it less of a country kitchen feel, and a more elegant classic vibe. Try Farrow & Ball's Skimming Stone for a perfect stony off white, and combine these more greigey colors with a lighter cream or white for a fresh contrast.

'There’s a reason why cream kitchens are a perennial favourite among homeowners. Cream is a versatile color that works in all styles and schemes, from traditional farmhouse to modern and minimalistic. Trends come and go, but cream is a neutral color that will stand the test of time, and can be easily adapted and updated with different accessories and colour combinations over time - it’s perfect for a kitchen that is designed for longevity.' explains Melissa Klink, Head of Design at Harvey Jones .

2. Mix creams with light wooden accents

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If you are looking to bring a rustic feel into an all cream kitchen, you can't go wrong with introducing to wooden accents. We would recommend sticking with lighter, cooler-toned woods to tone down the warmer cream tones if you are after a more contemporary, almost Scandi look. Of course, if you want to bring in even more warmth, you can pick warmer woods – these work perfectly in a cream country kitchen. 

3. Keep a cream kitchen simple

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Cream kitchens don't always have to be more traditional, check out this very chic, simple cabinetry. Paired with a grey worktop and matching cream splashback it would suit anyone wanting the warmth of a cream kitchen but still wants to keep the space minimalist and contemporary.  

You could always contrast the sleek cabinets with rustic decor as seen in this modern kitchen if you want to mix the two styles – it's a very on trend combo and creates that modern country look that everyone is after at the moment. 

4. Paint your kitchen cabinetry cream

Creating a cream kitchen doesn't always have to mean pulling out your existing one and starting from scratch. If you want a budget-friendly way to update your kitchen, painting your cabinets is a straightforward DIY job you can do in a couple of weekends. 

Be sure to order paint swatches first though so you can see how different creams look in your space – don't be fooled, they might all look the same but the undertones will all look different in the light of your kitchen. Check out our guide to how to paint kitchen cabinets for everything you need to know. 

5. Add in cooler tones to a cream kitchen 

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If you are looking for colors to bring into a cream kitchen, cooler tones like greys and dark blues work wonderfully. Be sure to pick a cream that doesn't have too much of a yellow undertone if you want to introduce these more steely tones. Stick to more of a warm off white that feels quite fresh and crisp –  check out Lick's White 04 for one of our faves.

6. Warm up your kitchen walls 

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Another simple way to get a dose of cream into our current kitchen is to paint the walls. Layering up all the neutrals is such an on trend look so if you have a grey or white kitchen, you can easily warm it up with a beige wall. Bring the look together and add more of those layers with some wooden accents and textures. A very laid back look that you can switch up with decor whenever takes your fancy.

7. Keep it simple with an off white scheme

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Loving all the layers of cream going on in this kitchen. The beige cabinetry, the warm white tiles, the lighter cream on the walls, even the tile grouting is cream! And yet this space doesn't feel too. .. cream thanks to the pops of green from the houseplants and the simple addition of the black barn star that links with the monochrome rug. 

This is a top tip if you want to go for an all cream kitchen, make sure you add just a touch of decor in a deeper color to ground the look and give it a bit of a focus. 

8. Contrast a cream kitchen with a dark floor

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Thought a cream kitchen couldn't bring those moody vibes? Think again. Keep it neutral with your cabinets but then go dramatic with your flooring. Painting floorboards in a dark charcoal or picking slate tiles won't interrupt that rustic feel of a cream kitchen, but it will provide a ton of depth and the perfect contrast to all those pale neutrals. 

9. Team cream with copper

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Another gorgeous modern country kitchen; it seems cream lends itself so well to that trend. This cream has a more olive tone, which we love, perfect if you want to pair it with more obviously olive greens as you can see here for a really fresh but still very inviting look.  

It's the copper accents in this kitchen that draw the eye, they are the perfect metallic for this tone of cream. The copper brings out the warmth but also slightly contrasts those green tones too, giving the cream more dimension. 

10. Bring in a country feel with a cream Aga

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Complete the country kitchen vibe with a cream Aga (or a cream oven would have a similar effect if the idea of an Aga daunts you). Pair with lighter, off white cabinets and walls, plus plenty of warm wooden furniture to enhance that farmhouse feel. Create contrast, and break up all those creamy colors using terracotta tiles, which still add to the warm color pallet but add a depth to the room. 

11. Create a focus with darker accents

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Introducing a strong accent color into a neutral kitchen can totally lift the space, and give it a bit of a focus among all that cream. You could go for a classic feature wall but we think just adding a touch of color around a door frame or on the mantle as seen here, can have a very similar effect.  

12. Pick a stylish marble splashback

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Want your cream kitchen to have a glamorous feel to it? Throw in some marble! Whether that be in a backsplash, your kitchen worktop, or just a couple of accessories. 

The grey tones of the marble will freshen up the warm tones, giving the space a lift and creating a cleaner, more contemporary look. Pair with brass or gold hardware and you've got the dream combo right there. 

13. Use cream to expand a small kitchen 

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It's interior design 101 that lighter colors tend you work best in smaller spaces, making cream a perfect choice if you are work with a small kitchen. Depending on the natural light you get in your kitchen, a straight-up white can look a bit stark and clinical, so opt for cream for a softer look that will look lovely in all lights.

Note how in this kitchen, cream is used on the walls and cabinets, but the ceiling is painted white. This just lightens up the space and creates the allusion that there is more height to the room.

What colors go with a cream kitchen?

Cream is such a versatile color you can make it work with any color scheme. Since it's on the warmer side, it does lend itself best to warmer toned colors, but that doesn't necessarily mean you only have to stick to pinks and reds. 

Colors that traditionally have cooler tones like greys, blues and greens can all work too, you just have to pick the right ones – try out warmer deep blues and muted olive greens if you are looking to add some color. 

What worktops go with a cream kitchen?

Our top pick for worktops that go with a cream kitchen would be wood worktops. As you have probably worked out from the gorgeous kitchens above, cream does lend itself more to that classic, country kitchen kind of vibe and wooden worktops work best with that look.

Marble also looks lovely in a cream kitchen to give those more slubby tones a lift. This would be the perfect choice if you want to freshen up the space and create a more contemporary look.

Still looking for more neutral kitchen inspiration? We have a whole gallery of white kitchen ideas for you to peruse through next. 

Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70's style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn't writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.

English style in the interior: Varieties of English interiors, photos and ideas of British design

English style in Russia means anything - from interiors in the colors of the British flag to cabinets with wooden paneling. What is it really, English interior? And why do the British themselves call modern national design "anti-design"?

Olga Petrova-Podolskaya designer

What is English classical style
Many people who are far from architecture are absolutely sure that the English style in the interior is a “pure” style like Empire or Rococo. This is not true. The English style is ethnic, absorbing elements of different trends in architecture and design, from Romanesque to Classicism. Moreover, he himself has several varieties - medieval (castle), rural (country), Georgian, Victorian. Not to mention regional versions like Scottish classics. nine0003

Why then does the English style have a special position in design?
The fact is that he brought a lot of new things to world design - colonial features, eclecticism, the cosmic level of woodcarving. Adam gave the world a new look at architecture, Morris gave wallpaper, Chippendale gave furniture, etc.

Alex Amend Photography

Classic British design emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. Of course, not from scratch - Gothic, Romanesque features can still be seen in medieval castles today. Not particularly carried away by the Baroque and Rococo, the British aristocracy turned to Ancient Greece and Rome - the era of classicism began. The Georgian period in architecture (1714–1830), named after the George kings, is associated with this trend. During the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), an eclectic Victorian style was formed, combining elements of classicism, baroque, rococo, gothic and colonial ethnics (India, Africa, Australia). These two currents represent the classic English style in design.

Tucker & Marks

Typical features of the Georgian style:

Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design

Typical features of the Victorian style:

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In the photo: The highlight of the office in this house near St. Petersburg is an old tapestry.

Georgian style is more sober than Victorian and more airy with less decoration and furniture, solid light walls and upholstery in the same color scheme. In Victorian interiors, the walls are often decorated in red and burgundy, textiles and wallpaper - in cream, gold, sand, pastel shades. Traditional patterns are flowers and stripes. nine0003

In any Victorian interior we will find Georgian features. Despite the fact that by the 19th century the English style had become more glamorous and brighter, classical rigor and majesty did not leave it. Eclecticism - within the limits of what is permitted: restrained luxury, expensive fabrics, furniture - for centuries.

What should be considered when creating an interior in the spirit of old England? Consider the basic principles of the classic British style.

Tatyana Uspenskaya

All natural
It is clear that there can be no plastic in a historical English interior. Such details will instantly destroy the magic of style. Therefore, when designing an interior in the English style, you will have to choose fabric or paper wallpapers, natural fabrics, wooden furniture, and mostly from dark and red varieties of wood. Doors, skirting boards and floors are made of wood only. If the service is in the buffet, then from authentic porcelain. British-style clothes can be shabby, dilapidated, shabby, but not fake. nine0003

Time — back
In English-style interiors, all modern appliances (TVs, audio systems) should be hidden behind the facades. In the kitchen, it is reasonable to use retro-style appliances.

Olga Shangina | Photography

In the photo: A large green retro stove in the English style became the decoration of the kitchen in this Moscow apartment

Tatiana Vakueva | Abwarten!

Furniture
It is necessary that the furniture be made of good wood (oak, walnut, teak) and there should be a lot of it: sofas, easy chairs, tables, ottomans, banquettes, cabinets, sideboards, consoles, etc. The living room cannot even be empty in the central part. Each item has its own place and purpose, so the room can have, for example, a table for tea, coffee and a table for magazines. Often in English interiors, built-in furniture is used, and sconces are placed on free surfaces.

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In the photo: In this house near St. Petersburg, part of the furniture is made according to sketches from historical books. All textiles - from England and France

Furniture in English interiors can represent "pure" classicism or have elements of other European styles - twisted and carved legs, panels, inserts made of brass, bronze, ivory, gothic verticals.
Upholstered furniture in the British interior will certainly have fabric upholstery, most often with a floral pattern, sometimes in a cage; leather is allowed. nine0003

Rosbri Decor Studio

Significant details - armchairs with "ears", round armrests, small deglazing. Wooden cabinets can be painted, gilded details. A frequently used technique is upholstery of furniture with wallpaper studs under copper or brass.

Daria Kharitonova

Finally, the interior design in the English style is complemented by unique items such as Chippendale chairs or a Chesterfield sofa with capitonné carriage screed. One of the characteristic techniques of the Victorian interior is the combination of furniture in different upholstery. For example, two armchairs can be upholstered in soft sandy velvet, and two more of the same can be upholstered in exquisite damask. nine0003

Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design

Fabrics
There are a lot of textiles in the traditional English interior: thick textured curtains, embroidered pillows, chair upholstery, blankets, canopies, lambrequins, fabric wallpapers, etc. Basic colors - floral ornaments (large and small), Scottish cage, natural shades. Fabrics - chintz, silk, velvet, brocade, damask. Tapestries are often used.

By the way, the famous tartan check is a pattern from the Scottish style. This direction is more brutal than the traditional design in the English style - there is a lot of stone and wool, the decor is more restrained. nine0003

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Fashionable pattern: tartan, vichy and other interior checks

Colleen Brett

Walls
Of course, the main wall covering is wallpaper. Floral ornaments created by William Morris and his followers are directly associated with the English style. In a modern interior, such a pattern, and even with a golden tint, may look too intrusive, but it fits perfectly for an accent wall or inserts. Wallpaper with horizontal stripes will allow you to visually raise the ceilings. Heraldic symbols will emphasize the status of the room, and the Scottish cage will add warmth and softness. nine0003

Marco Mobili

The walls in traditional English interiors are often covered with panels from below, less often completely sheathed with them. Another traditional way of decorating is moldings, overhead parts painted in the color of the walls or in a contrasting shade. Paintings, photographs and mirrors are arranged exclusively according to the rules of symmetry.

Olga Shangina | Photography

In the photo: The walls of the office are covered with wallpaper designed by the English designer John Henry Dearl, who worked for William Morris' company Morris & Co. This is his work "Compton" 1895 years

Euroconcept

Colors
If you look at the historic design of an 18th and 19th century English house, you will see both lighter and darker chamber interiors. It's not just that the Victorian period expanded the palette of colors. Love for warm shades is associated with a cold rainy climate. Yellow, pink, crimson colors were usually chosen for rooms on the north side of the house, and gray, blue and green - on the south.
The main "English" colors: burgundy and terracotta, beige and cream, gray and blue, brown and bronze. nine0189

Colin Cadle Photography

Floors
Floors in English-style interiors are almost always wooden - board or parquet. The latter is usually laid with an English "Christmas tree", that is, the dies form a zigzag joint (in French - an even joint). Carpets with oriental ornaments are an indispensable element of the English interior. And the older they are, the more stylish they look.

Olga Shangina | Photography

Tiles are laid on the floor in the hallway and bathroom, the layout is geometric or checkerboard. Wall tiles in the bathroom are usually plain - white, red or natural shades. nine0003

Arch.Object interior design studio

In the photo: The British theme in the lobby of a Moscow apartment is set by geometric tiles

MOBILE LINE DECOR

Often - with a wide ceiling cornice, a rosette for a chandelier, stucco or with caissons. Stucco molding is painted in the same color as the ceiling, but a tone brighter. And the cornices are in the color of the walls. Sometimes they are also gold. nine0003

Decorator Irina Motorina. English interiors

Light
British classic style interiors are characterized by versatile lighting. A large chandelier in the living room and many different sources of local light - sconces, floor lamps, lamps, candles in candlesticks. Proper lighting in the spirit of old England - soft, warm and diffused.

Onion-Art DESIGN STUDIO

Please note

  • Reproducing a classic English interior in Russia is expensive and often pointless. To recreate the atmosphere, it is enough to inscribe a few key elements in the interior - for example, wood paneling or carved furniture, a pair of armchairs with ears, parquet in the form of an English herringbone, a Chippendale chair in the office, etc.

Natalya Maslova

In the photo: The classic English chair for this project was made in Russia and upholstered with real British fabric from the latest Morris collection

Peter S. Balsam Associates

  • premises. Not to mention the wooden ceiling.
  • It makes no sense to arrange a library in the English historical style (that is, built-in, with stairs) just for the sake of surroundings. Roughly speaking, today it is more evidence of philistinism than aristocracy. And why do you need a giant dust collector? Another thing is if you are a book collector. nine0026

Arkh.Pridmet interior design studio

English styling will only benefit from ironic simplifications. The main character of this living room, for example, was a spectacular fireplace portal. The back wall was lined with lingonberry tiles, and the wall behind the fireplace was covered with designer wallpaper imitating carved caissons.

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In the photo: The staircase in this guest house is made according to old sketches. Forged lamps 9 are made in the same style.0003

  • The twisted wrought iron staircase in the English classic style looks spectacular, but is not very comfortable - it is easy to fall off it.

Natalya Maslova

In the photo: The drawings on the wall in this project came from London, from the Portobello market

  • A win-win technique - botany and geography in the interior: vintage geographical maps, retro drawings of plants a la herbarium, antique engravings, globes. But these details are not dominant, they serve as accents. nine0026
  • British Victorian design takes plants well, but only conspicuous, lush ones such as palms, camellias, cyclamens.
  • In England, instead of the faucets we are used to, there are two taps with hot and cold water. When designing a bathroom in the English style, you will have to take this moment into account. Also, do not forget the wooden seat on the retro toilet with a high tank and the correct tile layout. Most often, these are narrow horizontal tiles of the “boar” type on the walls and square, with a geometric pattern, on the floor. nine0009

Olesya Shlyakhtina Studio

  • Victorian-style bathrooms are often finished with wood paneling on the bottom and wallpaper on top. You will repeat this trick, do not forget that the wallpaper must be washable - that is, not paper.

In the project on the photo, the upper part of the wall is decorated with Morris wallpaper with large flowers.

Colin Cadle Photography

  • The inhabitants of Britain are very scrupulous about equipping the kitchen. By the way, if you intend to furnish the kitchen in the English style, you will have to order a slow cooker - this is the favorite kitchen appliance of the British. In fact, this is a ceramic pan in a metal case - the grandmother of modern multicookers. Food in a slow cooker languishes for 6-12 hours at a low temperature, but it turns out to be very tasty and healthy. nine0026

Modern Traditions Interior Design LLC

  • There are many ethnic things in the English interior - from dishes to decor. They often differ both in style of work and in color, but at the same time they all go through a rigorous selection process. Every detail, whether it be a figurine or a porcelain vase, should not look cheap.
  • Tapestry hanging of paintings and photographs, without which English interior design is unthinkable, is visually quite a difficult technique. In addition, it turns the living space into a gallery. This placement method is suitable for large spaces and white walls. nine0026

Jane Richards Interiors

Modern English style in the interior: stereotypes and reality
There are several stereotypes in relation to the modern English interior.

1. The British are conservative and hold on to traditions in design
Just as we do not sleep on the floor, the British do not hold on to the "ears" of their famous armchairs for a long time. Today, the English interior fits into all European trends: Scandinavian motifs, minimalism, and so on. If the historical English interior is a symbol of respectability and calm comfort, then the modern one is a symbol of freedom. nine0003

Kelly Hoppen Interiors

Young Brits love white and white and black. In addition, they are clearly not indifferent to glamour: shiny finishes, glossy metal details, mirrors are often found in British apartments. A characteristic technique is the design of accent walls with wallpaper or paint. Large mirrors in three-dimensional frames are also used as a dominant.

Amberth

Of the few things that the British really hold on to, fireplaces stand out - many of them work, but more and more just serve as decoration. Interestingly, the importance of the fireplace for English women is higher than for British men - these are the results of the survey (see the link below). nine0003

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Modern English living rooms aren't cluttered with furniture like they were 150 years ago. Sofas (without round armrests) and armchairs (without "ears") are grouped so that it is convenient to watch TV. Those adherents of the British style who prefer conservative design hide appliances in the second living room, which is called the back room. But in the main they still adhere to the classical line. At the same time, every third English family has a second TV set in the bedroom. nine0003

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What is the difference between bourgeois and aristocratic interiors? Paintings can be found in almost every British home. But the style of the canvases has changed somewhat. The place of portraits in English interiors was taken by samples of abstract art and other modern canvases.

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A wall with photographs of ancestors, a great-grandfather's pipe, a handful of earth from a family estate - all this has no more relation to the inhabitants of modern England than to us. In modern apartments, you rarely see a red corner with family heirlooms. But a couple of antique pieces of furniture - easily. But usually they are bought in commission shops and flea markets. The same applies to patriotic feelings. In Russian kitchens, there are many more refrigerators in the colors of the British flag than in English ones.

3. The British love eccentricity in interior design
Another stereotype carefully maintained by the British themselves as a confirmation of independence of views and a special sense of humor. Indeed, we can easily find a dozen striking examples of eccentric interiors in modern England - with black walls and ceilings, skulls in the toilet, full-length dinosaurs, etc.

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can be found both in Germany and in Russia (in the photo, for example, the interior of an apartment in Orel). However, perhaps only in the UK is it customary to emphasize this desire for anti-design. That is, not just to make kitsch and eclecticism, but deliberately violate the boundaries, provoke. However, for the most part, English interiors are quite calm. nine0003

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Terracotta hues and vegetal accents eventually gave way to lavender gray and lavender. In general, today the English style gravitates towards fusion most of all: fashionable modular sofas coexist with antique bookcases and modern couches with capitonné finish. Wood and glass, metal and plastic, old cornices and new spots, 19The 50s and our time - everything is mixed up.

Although, if you look closely, in modern bright interiors, which are found both in Holland and in America, sometimes you hear greetings from the past - in the form of painted over stucco, dried out parquet, faded carpet or miraculously preserved moldings.

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What colors of kitchens are preferred in different countries of the world? In some countries, preference is given to strict classics, in others - bright modern. A recent study was conducted, respondents out of 9countries of the world were asked: “Which color for the kitchen will you choose or have you already chosen?”. Despite the difference in mentality, the main preference in all countries was given to white, gray in the UK and classic light wood kitchens in Russia were a little behind.

UK

Why white? After all, it is quite easily soiled, and the kitchen is the main source of stains. One UK respondent responded to a choice question by saying that he liked the cleanliness that white brings. But the work surfaces are made of natural dark wood, which allows you to keep cleanliness and make the cooking process comfortable. nine0003

Germany

Germans prefer white not only because of its purity. It is timeless and fashionable, as are the other base colors, which also received a decent amount of votes. Fashion is for magazines and beautiful covers, what is fashionable in 2017 will change in 2018. And the kitchen, as a rule, is done for a long time. One of the German respondents even shared a story when on vacation he lived in a house with a bright painted kitchen in various turquoise shades and noted that he was very tired of this color in three weeks, so he preferred neutral white and gray colors at home. nine0003





Although not everyone shares this opinion in Germany. There were also answers that the white color looks good in chic large kitchens, where the ceilings are three meters high, stucco, stained glass windows. And in a small kitchen of a panel house, such repairs will look unfinished, and emphasize the shortcomings.

Other survey participants also encountered such situations. We initially chose white, and then noticed that it looked unfinished. But, that’s why a neutral color is good - the situation can be quickly corrected by adding bright accessories. What is an additional advantage of the basic colors - in such kitchens it is very easy to change individual elements to more fashionable ones, and now the kitchen has already played in a different way. nine0003

Italy

The inhabitants of Italy also gave the main preference to white. For its cleanliness and hygiene. And they express their bright natures at the expense of "replaceable" details - household appliances, decor, curtains and other accessories.

Spain

Everyone knows that Spaniards are passionate and love bright, contrasting colors. It is all the more surprising that the white won in this country as well. Because it gives a lot of light. But, as a confirmation of love for contrast, dark wood furniture is slightly behind white. Although the respondents noted that it is preferable to place dark furniture in the kitchen, where the walls, floor and ceiling are designed in white or light gray. nine0003

France

France is the birthplace of elegance and individuality. It is difficult to draw any general conclusion here, the choice of colors that were preferred is very wide, these are the white, gray, cream, blue already mentioned above, including green, pink and yellow, which are rarer in other countries. We need to live brighter, say the French. They turned out to be champions in choosing red and black cuisines among other countries. For those who, like the French, prefer variety, the company "Accent-Mebel" presents a wide selection of materials for the manufacture of the facade of the kitchen. nine0003

Despite the almost unconditional victory of white, other colors were also in favor. For example, in the UK, the top three also included blue and cream.

In many countries, gray was chosen, although some users wrote that this color should be used wisely in the interior, the main thing here is not to overdo it and dilute this color with something warm, for example, light wood. By the way, it is worth noting separately that the majority noted that although gray belongs to the basic shades “out of time”, it is now at the next peak of fashion. nine0003





Denmark

Although rare, answers appeared in different countries that people gave their preference to bright colors. For example, a kitchen in the style of Piet Mondrian. Contrasting, multi-colored squares on a white background look very interesting and are also quite popular today.

Another fresh idea - in Denmark, a girl said that she chose a kitchen with photo printing from the world of comics.

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