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English Cottage Décor and Design Ideas

The décor trend that is sweeping social media, cozy English cottage-style design, will make your home feel rustic and closer to nature than ever before. "English cottages are defined by their coziness and usage of local and traditional materials both inside and outside," says Ana Perez, owner, and designer of Spinks Nest Cottage.

Warm, comfortable, and inviting, this design style is characterized by extensive gardens, thatched roofs, and rustic interiors full of wood and character-filled antique furniture.

Ready to add some "cottagecore" style to your own home? Read on for everything you need to know.

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There are many ways to implement this design style into your home, even if your home doesn’t classify as a cottage. Here’s how to incorporate elements of English cottage design into your home’s décor and create your coziest space for the wintertime—or anytime.

Anya G. Rowe

Characteristic of classic English cottages is the focus on a green and growing exterior. Plant bushes, trees, and other greenery native to your area, as well as creeping plants like ivy that will make your home look like it is emerging from nature.

Anya G. Rowe

Beige brick, step aside: English cottage exteriors embrace the colorful and whimsical with color selection. Pops of pink, yellow, and blue are often seen in cottage-style design, as the small homes are unafraid to play with color. 

My Little Country Life

Brick has a way of looking effortlessly classic, and it truly withstands the test of time—which is perfect for a vintage English cottage home. This home embraces a primarily brick exterior, and its shabbiness makes it all the more chic. 

According to Perez, this style is characteristic of a classic English home. "Soft red bricks and flints are very English."

At Home In Somerset

There are ways to incorporate small touches of cottage style on the exterior of your home as well, with rustic elements like wood or an antique latch door that looks like it's straight from the English countryside. As Perez notes, "Fitted wooden pieces make everything feel so special—designed for that space and that space only."

Cherry Vintage Home

This quaint bedroom embraces several elements of cottage style: rustic wood, antique art, and the incredibly plush and comfortable bedding that feels vintage, yet modern. Layering textiles will add warmth and English charm to your space.

Cherry Vintage Home

A great way to add a touch of history to a space is to incorporate reclaimed wooden elements, which add character to any ceiling or floor. This space not only features exposed wooden beams but a wooden side table that adds personality and charm to the space.

"Making beautiful wooden furniture and fittings for a small space afforded by a cottage is really very important," Perez notes. "All English cottages need some elegant, yet practical bespoke joinery to elevate them."

Cottage On The Green

Add some architectural interest to your space with a cottage-style window, like this arched kitchen beauty that allows the sun to stream into the space.  

Het Franse Huis

A lovely aspect of English cottage décor is making the old new again and incorporating vintage pieces in the home. Think reclaimed furniture, antique trinkets and ceramics, and traditional lighting like ornate chandeliers, as pictured here.

Our Little Home

If your home features some angular, tight spaces, don’t be afraid to turn them into cozy and livable rooms. Features that are seemingly difficult to navigate are easily given purpose with English cottage style.

Tales of Oliver's Cottage

An easy way to give your home English cottage character is to incorporate traditional design elements, like beadboard, as featured in this countryside mudroom. The sage green color feels close to nature and appropriate to the trend while giving a touch of class to the walls.

Perez notes that this is an essential piece of English cottage design. "Beadboard is something we strongly associate with an English cottage, and in Spinks Nest, we have lots of varied-width beadboard in every room, painted in different finishes: some mid-brown, some dark brown, and [some] rich greens—all with a narrow bead," Perez says.

Our Little Home

Another characteristic of English cottage style is a muted color palette, often featuring earthy neutrals and pastels. As showcased in this bedroom, you can feature one of these neutrals as the primary color of a space to have room to feature vintage art and other pieces.

Spinks Nest Cottage

As cottage-style living is often in tight quarters, embrace the overflow of ceramics in your kitchen with open shelving and lots of decorative dishes to display. Diverting from the trendy minimalist style, cottage design embraces the clutter and lived-in look of a space, from kitchens to bedrooms.

Perez says that vintage pieces were key in designing Spinks Nest. "We love things that have character—and so many older pieces of furniture and vintage kitchenwares have so much style and just good design," she says. "All of these reclaimed and vintage objects brought so much design elegance for almost no money, and they brought their wonderful history and patina. "

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How To Decorate Your Home Like An English Cottage

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By Colleen Vanderlinden/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:28 am EST

With cottagecore seeing massive popularity in everything from décor to gaming, it's no surprise that people are gravitating more toward the English cottage style of decorating. It's cozy, warm, comforting, and casual, which is what so many of us are looking for. Making your home a retreat and a place of safety and comfort is more appealing than ever. 

According to MyDomaine, the English cottage style is a mix of classic and rustic, vintage and modern. This is a style that you can truly make your own, incorporating classics of cottage style along with your own quirks and sense of nostalgia. What you end up with is a home that is uniquely you, very stylish, and oh-so-comfortable.

More than anything, English cottage style should be timeless; it should feel as if the items in your space have been collected over the years. While there can absolutely be modern touches in an English cottage interior, most of what pulls people toward this style is that sense of softness, warmth, and comfort. It's a place where you can snuggle in for a relaxing read, put your feet up and relax, and just feel comfortable for a while.

Go big with layers and textures

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Much of the coziness and warmth that people love about the English cottage style of decorating is due to ample use of texture and layers. Rugs, cushions, throws, pillows, wall hangings, even textural wallpapers all add to the richness and uniqueness of this style, according to Apartment Therapy. At its best, English cottage style feels like a home in which items have been lovingly collected over time, resulting in a cozy mish-mash of color, texture, and style. 

This is an opportunity to hunt through your closets (or maybe even your relatives' closets, with permission, of course!) to find vintage linens and blankets, or even scour online retailers for items to add that cozy texture to your décor. Add some pillows and throws to a sofa or chair, or fold a cozy blanket and place it on an ottoman or bench. Rugs over rugs, or even over hardwood or tile, also add to the feel here. And don't forget curtains, drapes, and blinds, all of which provide another way to add layers and texture.

Don't forget your tables and shelves, either. A place mat or table runner here, some lace doilies there (if you enjoy that look), a pretty remnant of fabric adorning a shelf — all of it adds up to provide that sense of texture and warmth.

Let your quirkiness shine through

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While it's easy to think of florals, antiques, and soft blankets when you think of an English cottage, something definitely worth considering is a sense of playfulness. One of the best things about traditional English cottage style is that it encourages you to be playful and weird, according to The Spruce. Do you have a collection of vintage cats, or elephant prints, or even your favorite pop culture characters? Don't be shy about including these little, playful touches as part of your décor.  

At its heart, this style is about making a home that is comfortable, and a good bit of that comfort comes from the fact that it is uniquely, unapologetically yours. Instead of trying to eliminate those beloved items because they don't match a certain "look," integrate them into your décor instead. A shelf or two devoted to your collection, or even having pieces scattered here and there throughout the space is a wonderful way to make sure those beloved, quirky items are around to make you smile.

Another fun way to add cottage charm while also displaying your collection is to use things like shadowboxes or narrow display shelves. This enables you to carefully curate which items you want on display, without having your collection completely take over your space.

Pay attention to the little things

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The little touches are often the difference between a room that's "wow!" and one that feels unfinished somehow. According to Houzz, an affordable, easy way to bring English cottage style into your home is to swap out plain door knobs, handles, or even hinges in place of those that have more detail. 

While it's wonderful if you can change out more permanent things, such as switching plain door hinges out for more interesting ones, or replacing ho-hum door knobs with ornate crystal or metal knobs, even small changes will have an impact. Swap out your kitchen door handles and knobs to match the style you're looking for. Curtain rods and tiebacks, and even shower curtain rings or towel bars are all good places to bring in a little extra charm without spending a lot of money.

Don't overlook the value of DIY projects and the magic of paint, either. You can easily spray paint and seal your current handles or knobs to update them. And this is also one of those times when flea markets, secondhand shops, and online vintage resellers can definitely come in handy.

Built-ins scream English cottage style (and you can totally fake having them)

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Cozy reading nooks, window seats, and built-in bookcases and cabinets are all trademarks of the English cottage style, according to Better Homes & Gardens. If your home already features a built-in like this, consider yourself very lucky and make it a focal point. But what if you're not lucky enough to have a built-in window seat or shelving? Be creative and fake it! Find a cozy upholstered bench and plop it in front of your favorite window. Adorn it with cozy pillows and throws, as well as a sturdy tray so you can set down the warm beverage of your choice, and you have a window seat.

If it's a library you want, the easiest way to achieve the look is to measure your space and then purchase modular shelving for it (such as the ever-popular IKEA Billy bookcase), filling the area with as much shelving as you can cram in, both from side to side and from floor to ceiling. This gives you that built-in look, but for a fraction of the cost (not to mention effort).

You can do the same thing with breakfast nooks. Instead of chairs, let a side or two of the table be bench seating, which automatically feels more "cottage-y" somehow. The point is to be flexible and creative. You'll find plenty of faux built-in possibilities.

Bring on the patterns

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Related to layer and texture, English cottage style also fully embraces the mixing and matching of patterns. Linens, wallpaper, art, dishes — all places to play with patterns. This mix of patterns adds to the cozy feel of cottage décor, giving that sense of items having been lovingly collected over time. According to Everything Abode, some classic English cottage patterns to include in your home include plaids, florals, paisley, toile, and stripes. 

Of course, the fear many people have in mixing patterns is worrying that the patterns and colors will clash or be "too much" somehow. Better Homes & Gardens has a good formula for those of us who might be a bit unsure of our pattern prowess: the "60/30/10 approach." Basically, you use 60% of your favorite pattern, 30% of a second pattern, and 10% of a third pattern as an accent. So, for example, if your favorite pattern was one with soft yellow flowers, you'd use that on your larger pieces (such as a sofa or bedspread). Find the dominant color in that and choose a second, different pattern (maybe a yellow and white plaid) and use that on things like curtains and throws. And then for that final 10%, choose something bold, maybe yellow stripes or abstract patterns, and use that on your pillows and lampshades. And if you're not worried about it, then just have fun playing with pattern combinations.

Incorporate some botanical prints to emulate an English garden

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English gardens are well-known for their style and lushness, and it only makes sense that a proper English cottage would bring some of that color and life indoors as well. According to One Kings Lane, botanical prints and wallpapers, florals, dried flowers, and live plants all have a home in an English cottage style home.

This is an easy touch to add to any space; a bouquet or two and a few houseplants for the real thing is a good way to start. Some framed botanical prints arranged on your walls or shelves can also bring that sense of life into the space. Consider looking for fabrics that have botanical prints or patterns on them. There are also many attractive floral and botanical print wallpapers that can bring this touch into your space. 

Don't overlook small touches, either. Pretty teacups, vases, and baskets with botanical motifs can also help bring the botanical love into your home. And if nothing else, look for vintage gardening books, especially attractive hardcovers — you can't go wrong with books and plants, especially in an English country cottage.

Feel free to mix the old and the new

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English cottage style is best described as a mixing of the best of everything. Patterns, textures, moods, and even eras can and should be combined and played with so you can get that rich, comfortable, playful style in your home. While most people think of "cottage style" as old-fashioned, the best English cottage style interiors combine the old and the new in a way that makes both play off of each other beautifully. 

As House Beautiful notes, at its heart, this is an eclectic style, and one that invites disparate elements that would almost seem to clash to instead work together. This is a true case of the whole being more than the sum of its parts. A modern table dressed with vintage linens and antique dishes, a contemporary sofa covered with vintage-style upholstery, or a fully-modern, state of the art kitchen with rustic cabinets — all of these examples would work beautifully in an English cottage style home.

Blend dark and light tones for richness and depth

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The contrast of light, airy tones and dark dramatic ones is another aspect to the richness that the cottage style evokes, according to Vogue. In a more traditional sense, think of dark floors in an otherwise airy, light room. Something about that play of dark and light just adds an immediate sense of both drama and coziness to a space, and it's a hallmark of cottage style.

There are many small touches you can make to your own space to achieve this. Consider painting your window trim or mouldings a dark color, or having dark wood tables in an otherwise bright, soft room. If you have paneling or wainscoting, consider painting them a contrasting color to the rest of the room.

This is also where bold color can make a huge difference in your space. Black or deep blue kitchen cabinets? Why not? Cottage style is about bringing the things you love into your space, and if you love bold, dramatic color, you should make it part of your home.

Embrace imperfection in your English cottage style home

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Scene Therapy notes that one of the hallmarks of English cottage style centers around evoking the feeling that time has passed, that items have been collected over time, and that the home itself has even changed here and there. Part of the passage of time is that time, in its own way, leaves a mark. 

Chipped teacups, rusted metal, wonky floors, and worn surfaces are all trademarks of home that has been well lived in. To achieve that comfortable, cottagecore feeling, it's not only important, but vital to embrace imperfection. Even imperfect things are worthy of love, in décor and in every other aspect of life as well.

This is also an opportunity to get crafty and DIY a few things, even if (maybe especially if) you're unsure of how polished the finished item will be. You'll enjoy your time spent making it, and if it's imperfect, that's just part of its charm. Plus, handmade items go hand-in-hand with an English cottage style home. 

Consider adding a bit of wainscoting

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Wainscoting, which is paneling that goes halfway or even all the way up a wall, is a classic English cottage style touch that goes back centuries. According to Curated Interior, a good rule of thumb for a classic cottage look is to install wainscoting that goes about two thirds of the way up your wall. This adds texture, yet another layer, and an antique touch that makes a home feel even more cozy. If you're lucky enough to have existing wainscoting, you'll definitely want to play it up, either by painting it a contrasting color or by organizing your furnishings in a way that plays up the wainscoting (placing items in contrasting shapes or colors in front of it, for example).

If you're handy (or you're not renting) you can add wainscoting to any room of your house by finding a style that works for you and then either having it installed or doing it yourself. But what if you're not able to install permanent wainscoting? There are actually paintable, removable wallpapers available that are easy to install and that can give you that wainscoting feel for a fraction of the price of actual wainscoting. Plus, since it's removable, you can easily take it down if you're renting, and your landlord will be none the wiser.

It's all about comfort in English cottage style homes

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According to Café Design, this style centers around the idea of comfort. So, when decorating with an English cottage style, you should be sure, first and foremost, to add plenty of comfortable seating. Cushy sofas, comfy reading chairs, and plenty of cushions and pillows all invite your guests to settle in and relax. 

But comfort goes beyond just having somewhere soft to set. Are there tables within easy reach where you or your guests can set a book or beverage, or both? If it's an area in which people will be reading or knitting, is there adequate lighting nearby? Is there room to move around easily, without bumping your toes or hips against furniture? All of these considerations go a long way toward making a space truly comfortable. Being able to move around and do things with ease is such a simple joy, and it adds to the safe, comfortable feeling of a cottage style home.

Add lots and lots of books

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If you're a book lover, this is your time to shine! Books provide a sense of timelessness, coziness, and that much-loved texture that's so important in an English cottage style home. According to Apartment Therapy, you should feel free to put them everywhere — not just on shelves, but stacked on tables, ledges, and even the floor. Use them to display other items on, or as backdrops to your other collections. 

While hardcover books definitely have a certain classic, cottage-friendly look to them, don't be shy about displaying those beloved paperbacks as well. Remember, the central point of this style is that it is unapologetically yours. So if you have a large collection of romances or mysteries, you should enjoy having them in your space. However, if you don't love the look of paperbacks, consider having a separate storage area for them and keeping your hardcover books on display.

Focus on lamps and fixtures

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Another seemingly-small touch that can have a huge impact on your home is lighting, and this is maybe even more true in the case of English cottage style. The types of fixtures and lamps you choose can add to that feeling of timeless comfort.  MyDomaine notes that even adding a single piece, such as a vintage sconce, to a space can have a major impact. 

This is another way to mix it up. Consider modern chandeliers and vintage-style table lamps, or a couple of vintage sconces. Each of these little touches adds more richness to your space, and the details make it feel like there's always something new for your guests to discover when looking around your space. 

This also gives you the opportunity to play up the comfort factor, as mentioned above, and do it with style. Lamps or sconces in your favorite reading spot, accent lights in a dining room or hallway — these small touches can really add a sense of comfort to your home.

English style and decor in the interior of an apartment, house - Phoenix Group blog

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4. English interior design: living room, kitchen, bedroom, study, nursery, bathroom

5. Artistic processing of decor in English design

6. Buy plaster moldings in English style

Definition - what is English style

English style in interior design is a trend in architecture and design that combines stylistic movements and ethnic motifs of both the most aristocratic England and other countries of the world, from Romanesque to Classicism. The main principles are conservatism, restraint, orderliness and quality of every detail. Characteristics of the style are the predominance of antiques, antique furniture, eclectic decor and retro-styled decorative elements, combined with new (modern) fashion and design trends.

English style - photo examples in the interior

British style houses and apartments are synonymous with reliability, hospitality and comfort. This design speaks of the "state" of the owner, because it uses only materials, furniture and decorations of good quality.

The direction is in demand in the construction of country houses, the decoration of cottages, restaurants and billiard rooms, hotels and spacious city apartments. Despite its conciseness, the design will not look complete without elegant interior decor. The production of gypsum stucco molding according to an individual project will make the interior in the English style expressive, solve a lot of constructive problems.

Rules for decorating houses in the English style

This design is chosen by conservative, sophisticated people with "aristocratic" tastes who do not tolerate disorder. Sometimes such things become a family heirloom, passed down from one generation to the next. To recreate a traditional interior that reflects your position in society and love of order, you should follow the general design guidelines.

Finishes

British architectural style welcomes precious, natural materials - light or dark wood with an "aged" effect. Among the popular types of wood: oak, ash, cherry, walnut. When decorating the interior of the kitchen, designers use natural or artificial stone, the key touch in the bathroom is ceramic tiles in “natural” shades (light brown, sand).

Walls

English classics - wooden wall panels that completely or partially cover the surface. Wallpapers use plain, soft, muted shades, which are combined with the color of the furniture. The exception is the traditional cell. Stucco on the walls in the interior or on the facade is painted to match the finish, but in a modern English style, it can “softly” contrast with the rest of the details. The reception is relevant if you need to delimit the space into functional zones.

Floor

Dark or muted burgundy parquet flooring is a design option that is sure to win. The floor covering is treated with varnish or special products that emphasize the "antiquity" of the material. A soft, fluffy carpet will complement the cozy atmosphere - in a large cage or plain light (beige, white, "dusty green"). The floors in the kitchen and bathroom are tiled in natural tones.

Ceiling

A good idea for a ceiling design in a spacious country house with a large living room is crossed wooden beams or caissons. In a small apartment, coffered structures are inappropriate, since the probability is too great to visually reduce the already “cramped” space. In a small room, it is better to make a light, plain ceiling. And an elegant crystal chandelier will add “gloss” to the interior.
The ceilings are stuccoed to match the background color.

Pieces of furniture

Upholstered furniture - solid, with symmetrical "streamlined" forms, elegant embroidered pillows. Upholstery made of genuine leather or dense textile with a cage print, miniature patterns. A wide wooden table with massive legs and carved fragments will look good in the interior of the kitchen. To decorate the bedroom choose beds with "heavy" canopies.
Functionality is important when choosing furniture. Drawers, shelves and other storage systems will be an advantage.

Windows and doors

When designing window openings, designers advise abandoning plastic in favor of wood. English-style rooms are characterized by high windows with multi-colored stained glass inserts, wide frames, and textured cornices. Massive wooden doors are decorated with carvings, bronze or brass details.

Textile

The direction does not "accept" cheap fabrics. Only exquisite textiles - heavy curtains, dense and durable upholstery. Fabrics use plain, natural "unobtrusive" shades. From prints, a cage, floral motifs, a wide strip or a traditional paisley pattern are allowed.

Lighting

The British prefer "soft twilight". For the effect of "scattered" lighting, choose the main light source (in the form of an elegant crystal chandelier) and complement it with wall lamps, floor lamps. For a traditional English-style living room, you can buy gilded or bronze antique candlesticks and light candles in the evenings.

Colors

A feature of the English interior is no sharp contrasts and bright colors. British interiors are dominated by restrained tones (terracotta, "deep" blue, a shade of dark or mahogany). To place accents and space zoning, muted colors are also chosen - green, burgundy, purple, blue. Individual fragments are highlighted in gold, but it should not “dominate”.

Ceiling and wall stucco molding is a decoration, without which the interior of a residential building or apartment will look “impersonal”. Custom-made gypsum compositions help:

  • "Uncover" the design of the project.
  • Express the character, lifestyle of the owner.
  • Hide the imperfections of the finish - "soften" sharp corners, disguise engineering communications.
  • Delimit space.
  • To make the environment harmonious, to bring together all the details of the interior.

Phoenix Group's catalog is regularly updated with gypsum moldings that can complement the beauty and sophistication of British design. And by making the production of decorative compositions to order, you will receive unique jewelry that has no analogues. So that the products do not violate, but emphasize the harmony of design, designers will prepare a project in the English style for decorating a house or apartment.

Gypsum decoration in the British direction

Choosing this direction is an opportunity to experiment with decorative design. Despite the external "stiffness" and conciseness of the design, decorations are given a place of honor in it. What types of stucco will be appropriate in the British style?

Fireplace portals

The presence of a fireplace is the initial condition for the design of houses and cottages in the style of old England. A gypsum portal stylized as a brick or masonry will help to convey a unique atmosphere.

Grilles

Grilles, as an element of interior decoration, will add softness, additional "volume". Here, a traditional cage is preferred, or, if the design allows, miniature plant fragments, embossed flowers, tree leaves.

Decorative panels

Three-dimensional 3D panels made in wood imitation technology are an affordable way of wall cladding. They can occupy the entire surface, be used as separate inserts or decorate only the lower part of the wall.

Frames

Wide, textured frames for antique mirrors, classic paintings or portraits reveal elegance. To add an element of luxury, gypsum frames are stylized as bronze, covered with “artificial gold”.

Cornices

Curly elements with neat, fine carvings, installed along the perimeter of the room. Cornices are made in the same color as the trim. To emphasize the beauty of furniture or decor, show the zoning of the room, you can leave them white, paint or highlight individual fragments with gilding.

Moldings

Wide planks with relief look elegant. Moldings are used to design walls, ceilings, window and door openings, fireplace portals. This type of sculpture is equally appropriate in a small apartment and a spacious private house.

Ceiling Rosettes

Rosettes are popular as British interiors are complemented by massive, heavy chandeliers with decorative pieces. A smooth gypsum rosette, installed in the center of the ceiling, draws attention to the lamp, emphasizing its beauty. Rosettes are made smooth, concise - so as not to "pull" the emphasis on yourself.

Flowerpots

Gypsum flowerpots of medium and small forms, in which “strict”, straight lines predominate, are used in garden and park architecture. In the English landscape style, plaster sculptures are left white - against the background of greenery and flowers of the landscape garden, they look expressive and bright.

Caissons

Caissons look out of place in a small apartment. And when decorating a house with a large area and high ceilings, such stucco molding is a way to ennoble the interior, make it refined, sophisticated. Popular cross beams, tinted wood.

Domes

Domes can change the space, visually make the room more spacious and comfortable. And if you add domed ceilings with “hidden” spot lighting, the interior will look different depending on the angle, time of day.

Ornaments (patterns)

Neat floral ornaments are used as an independent pattern or as part of ceiling and wall compositions. The main thing is that the patterns match the patterns on the wallpaper, furniture upholstery.

Balusters

When designing a house in the English style, priority is given to stairs. Its difference is laconic figured pillars of symmetrical shape. In a modern interpretation, the directions of the baluster are complemented by openwork inserts tinted in bronze or brass.
Studio "Phoenix-Group" offers restoration of stucco compositions of any complexity. The "plasticity" of sculptural plaster allows craftsmen to embody the most non-standard forms, detail realistic decorations, and create famous copies of famous sculptors.

English interior design: living room, kitchen, bedroom, office, nursery, bathroom

Different rooms use their own stucco. Gypsum decor must correspond to the purpose of a particular room, fulfill its main tasks.

Living room

An expressive fireplace becomes the central decoration of the spacious hall. The walls in the living room are framed with three-dimensional panels, decorated with cornices and moldings around the perimeter, a massive crystal chandelier is placed in the center of a neat plaster rosette. For a hall with the functions of a lounge and a dining room, a vaulted ceiling will emphasize the "differences" of the functional areas.

Kitchen

For the design of the English-style kitchen, wood-effect ceiling beams, elegant arches, moldings framing tall windows are used. Wall stucco is done in white or painted in soft, pastel colors. Household appliances are selected "antique" - retro, and it is better to hide modern futuristic appliances. Large appliances for the facades of kitchen furniture, small appliances for cabinets and shelves.

Bedroom

Decorations for a cozy and atmospheric bedroom in the English style are neat three-dimensional planks on the walls, expressive compositions with ornaments in the corners of the walls or ceiling. If there are paintings in the room, complete them with curly frames.

Office

When designing a working area, it is better to do without frills. Classics - massive "wooden" beams that form a vaulted ceiling, moldings that distinguish window openings. Stucco molding for an office in the style of England can be processed using the gilding technique. The unobtrusive sheen of gilding will make the interior “noble”.

Children's room

Graceful wall panels will help to delimit a child's room, denoting a recreation and active play area, a workplace. Unlike other spaces, austerity and restraint can be abandoned here, replacing shades of dark wood with pastels or bright colors of the British flag.

Bathroom

In the manufacture of stucco compositions, we use reinforced gypsum, which, unlike polyurethane, tolerates moisture well and does not deteriorate under the influence of temperature changes. Stucco molding for the bathroom in the English style is represented by frames for mirrors - openwork, "with the effect of antiquity" or products of strict geometric shapes in traditional white.

Summer cottage

Traditional garden decorations in the English style - large eye-catching flowerpots, expressive textured balusters leading to the terrace or gazebo. Realistic monumental sculptures, multi-tiered fountains are welcome. The use of white compositions will help create an idyllic, pastoral landscape.

In the stucco workshop "Phoenix-Group" you can order a 3D visualization of the design. This will help to assess in advance how organically gypsum products will look in the interior of your home.

Artistic processing of decor in English design

Ordering stucco decoration in our studio, you can complete it with artistic processing. Among the popular types of stylization of stucco molding in the English style, there are several techniques:

  • Imitation of the texture of other materials - bronze, brass, precious woods.
  • Patination (gilding) of a sculpture or its individual fragments - an option for the English style of the Victorian era.
  • Antique effect. Frames, moldings, cornices look attractive in the "retro" design.
  • Painting plaster figures. Delicate, pastel colors are preferred for decorating British interiors.
  • Combination of several methods.

Even if the composition remains white, we cover the surface of the product with a special composition that prevents the destruction of the material, makes the sculptural plaster even stronger and more durable.

Buy plaster moldings in the English style

English style in interior design is a direction where you can show your imagination. Gypsum jewelry, made to order, will create a unique look for your home, tell your "story" without words. I don’t want to wait for the sculpture to be made - look at the finished projects in the stucco catalog of the Phoenix Group online store. Low prices, fast delivery in Moscow and Russia, discounts on next purchases.

The Phoenix Group online store has a large assortment of stucco moldings of English and other architectural trends. Services from a to z: design, manufacture, delivery and installation in Moscow and Moscow region. Buying gypsum stucco means equipping your apartment, house, restaurant, office with palace decor for centuries.

You can order a finish with stucco molding in the English style by phone +7 (985) 714-14-44 or by leaving a request on the Phoenix Group website. We will advise on all issues related to the design of your apartment, house, restaurant or office in the style of aristocratic England.

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English style interior design

English style interior design is refined and popular. This style has incorporated features from the Castle architecture of the Middle Ages, to the rural Country, as well as the historical features of the Gregorian and Victorian styles. Interior design in the English style is popular and shows the good taste of the owner of the house.

Interior of a country house in the style of English Classic

English style

English style can be called styles quite different in terms of furniture design and decor elements.

The English style often contains ethnic objects brought from other countries and then it becomes closer to the Colonial style. A very complex and interesting style and always with good tastes brought up many eras.

Living room in English style with a fireplace

The English interior has always been distinguished by the abundance of natural wood and textiles in the room, as well as massive doors and simply huge windows. The English style is also characterized by cozy carpets and luxurious curtains, wide staircases and invariable companions - fireplaces.

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House in the English style

A feature of the English classic interior is the front vestibule - a hall from which overlooks the living room with a fireplace. There is a division of rooms into open for guests and internal and private chambers available only to the owners. The living-dining room and study are representative rooms where guests are accepted and are decorated with wood paneling on the walls and ceilings. Not only stucco, but also wood and caissons.

English-style interior in the house

Fireplace in English style interior

It is the fireplace that is a characteristic detail of the interior of the living room, made in the English style.

High fireplace in the living room or study, can be designed up to the ceiling with marble or carved wood cladding. It is the fireplace group with armchairs near the hearth that will be the aesthetic detail of the interior. Around which friends will gather for pleasant communication.

In interior design, a fireplace is usually the organizing element of a space. There is often a mirror above the fireplace, and the most beloved decorative “little things” are placed on the mantelpiece: family photos in various frames, antique clocks and ceramic vases and figurines that create comfort and maintain the English style.

A forged woodpile for firewood can also become quite an original decoration. Designed for fireplace inserts, as well as fireplace tongs and a stand for them.

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English style office

The British, like no other nation in the world, remember and cherish their history and their age-old traditions. This remark is true for all aspects of society - literature and music, and, of course, no less true for interior design. Including a special attitude to the cabinet made in the English style.

English classic cabinet

Despite all the rapid changes that are currently taking place in modern art and interior design. The English style in the classical office remains just as strict and, to one degree or another, conservative.

It is the English style that is considered to be a model of sophistication and elegance. And it is he who is a kind of measure of good taste.

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Many celebrities use English decor for their interior projects. English-style walls are wallpapered, painted or even draped with fabric

Projects of houses in the English style

The ceiling is usually high and outlined around the perimeter with a more concise ornament for the office and painted in a light tone. Ecological materials are used for the floor, most often a geometric double herringbone pattern or artistic parquet made of oak or other precious woods.

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The walls are usually painted green, bright red or soft cream. 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.

Wooden floors covered with thick and cozy woolen carpets. An indispensable attribute of an English living room is a soft woolen plaid with a checkered pattern and a footstool. Housing is decorated with heavy, but at the same time elegant polished furniture. In England, roses bloom not only in parks, but also on curtains and furniture upholstery. The combination of fabrics in the interior of English living rooms seems a little chaotic, but at the same time, a strict check looks great next to a romantic color pattern.

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No matter how much time has passed, such features remain in the English style. Which immediately allow you to distinguish it from a huge number of other interior styles. It is thanks to elegance and discreet luxury, as well as an extraordinary sense of taste, that the English classics. For several centuries it has not gone out of fashion and, as before, is at the very peak of popularity.

Interior style: The English style was founded by an architect who lived in Italy for a very long time. In addition to the common features inherent in this style. English classics are somewhat dry. Restrained, cold forms correspond to the measured way of life of the English aristocracy.

Accessories are solid and discreet in decor - sculpture, antiques. Porcelain, paintings, mirrors, books also serve as decoration of the interior. Overhead lights are for decorative effect only. The main lighting is created by paired table lamps.

English interior design style

English style is the brightest and most beautiful interior design. This style of room decor carries nobility, comfort, luxury.

But, most experts in this style advise to paint the walls and use warm colors. For example, burgundy, pistachio, dark green, gold. Wallpaper also needs to be chosen with floral, floral ornaments, and if it is a strip, then it should be colored or plain. The most expensive and luxurious wall decoration is cloth drapery.

When choosing a ceramic coating, it is necessary to take into account the fact that, like wallpaper, it must have a floral ornament or illustration.

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