English style house with garage. English private architecture. Classification. Victorian era: decor and bold color combinations

05.04.2020

10. Living room with fireplace and aquarium

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a 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 a bright modern aquarium. Thanks to the appearance in the interior of this "piece" of the underwater world, as well as the hearth, the room began to resemble an area for relaxation even more. But it is precisely this effect that the English style always achieves, for which it is important to create the most cozy and comfortable environment.

English style in the interior of the office and armory

A bias towards the English style is done by many cabinet owners. Respectable furniture with a "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 direction that appeared in the UK are simply created for arranging cabinet spaces. It seems to us that only a serious and self-confident person will choose the English style for the office interior. That is why such cabinet spaces always look very respectable and inspire confidence in their owners.

11. Cabinet-library in coffee and chocolate tones

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

Cabinet in English style always serves not only as a workspace, but also as a library. Of course, not every room will make it possible to equip entire galleries for bookshelves, as was the case in the film “My wonderful lady". But for at least one bookcase There is always room in the office.

12. English study in the attic of a country house

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The design of the English study in the attic appeals to classical solutions. So, 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. Armory with wood trim

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Wood is considered the ideal finishing material for an interior in the English style. And the presented design of the armory, the decoration of which is dominated by polished wooden textures, is the best confirmation of this. The English classic with its respectability and sense of self-worth is expressed, first of all, in wood paneling. And the curtains and sconces assembled in a somewhat theatrical manner seem to be so out of history that, thanks to them, it is difficult to say exactly which 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 the 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 a beige gamma. diversify monochrome palette possible through use in decoration natural stone with its unique design.

15. Shades of coffee with milk in the interior of the kitchen

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen in shades of coffee with milk

Shades of coffee with milk in the interior of the kitchen in the photo evoke pleasant associations with an invigorating aromatic drink and desserts. This palette is unobtrusive and versatile: it is combined with most other colors and color accents.

16. Country motives in the interior of English cuisine

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the kitchen with country motifs

The English style in the interior of the 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 this effect to a large extent to the country elements used in the project in the form of stonework and curtains with a floral pattern. As a result, we get an interior that is close in its atmosphere to the cozy English houses from the time of the action of the novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles".

17. Kitchen-dining room with an island

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the 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 ways to improve the functionality of a kitchen space. In the example shown in the photo, the island structure acts as a work surface and storage system. But many islands today are also used as bar counters and zoning elements.

18. Stone finish in the interior of the kitchen

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Stone decoration adds a bit of brutality to the interior of the kitchen in the English style. 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 woods.

19. Wine cellar with stained glass ceiling

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

Some English-style country houses provide for the arrangement of wine cellars in which you can store both Burgundy and cider and ale. The ideal material for finishing such premises, of course, is wood. You can also add masonry to the interior and highlight the false ceiling with a stained glass window. A stained glass insert on the ceiling will help to give the space an artistic sound.

English style in the bedroom interior

The English bedrooms may not be as ornate as the French sleeping rooms, with their canopies and finely carved furniture legs. But they are very cozy and comfortable. If in the French bedrooms there is a desire to please, then the English lounges are more intimate, they are guided not by outsiders, but by their owners.

20. Bedroom in light colors

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom in bright colors

The interior of the bedroom in the English style is almost monochrome. Wooden panels are used in the decoration of the space. To diversify the composition, inserts framed by moldings with floral wallpaper help to diversify the composition, the unobtrusive bluish pattern of which brings some spring colors to the room. The built-in mirror cabinet helps to visually enlarge the space.

21. Wood carving in the decoration of the bedroom

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

English style in the interior of the bedroom provides for the use a large number wooden textures. Thanks to the tree, the space looks more comfortable. In one bedroom, polished and matte wood textures can be combined. And you can increase the artistic value of the composition by using elements made using the wood carving technique. In the design of the bedroom in the photo with light green wallpaper with a pattern close to Damascus, carved wooden inserts are used in the design of the headboard area.

22. Wooden furniture and pilasters in the interior of the bedroom

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

In the bedrooms in the English style is installed wooden furniture. But it is important to understand that this style direction does not accept fakes. Therefore, the furniture here should be made of solid wood. In the presented example of the interior of the English bedroom wooden bed, coffee table and bedside tables serve as an addition to the unusual wall decoration with pilasters and carvings.

23. Textured headboard in the bedroom

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of the bedroom in light shades

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 presented example, such a textile textured panel with a diamond layout is “supported” by a corresponding 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 the living rooms. It uses both classic chimney portals with stucco and more concise modern hearths powered by biofuel.

25. Classic armchairs for an English bedroom

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As we mentioned above, the English interior style "strives" to fill all the voids. Therefore, there is often at least one cozy armchair near the fireplace. In the presented example of the interior, in the area of the hearth, an entire area for relaxation and reading is equipped. Designer Anzhelika Prudnikova decided to furnish the fireplace area with a pair of classic armchairs with a screed finish 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 interior of the bedroom with truffle accents

Truffle accents in the form of a pouffe with a “carriage” screed and upholstery in the headboard area are perfectly combined with the mother-of-pearl palette chosen as the main range. Such a coloristic solution is reminiscent of desserts with cocoa, as well as fragrant glaze with chocolate ice cream.

English style in the interior of the nursery and other rooms

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

27. Children's room for twins

All photos In the photo: English style in the interior of a nursery for twins

The English style in the interior of the children's room for twins manifested itself in the choice of themes. Models of airplanes, posters depicting details of aviation technology bring the motives of travel into the room and, at the same time, remind of the exploits of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. As a color basis in the presented example, the shades of Bondi beach were chosen, 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

With the help of partitions, the space of the bathroom with mosaic tiles in the floor decoration is conditionally divided into three areas. In the center of the room is a bathtub with a window fitted with a white printed curtain. Our designers decorated the partitions with dark chocolate 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 hall in the English style in the photo is “woven” from details: figurines in the shape of a white horse, a decorative lantern, a panel with butterflies. And the bevelled mirrors in the decoration, “supported” by the diagonal layout of the stained-glass insert on the ceiling, add a glamorous sheen typical of art deco to the composition.

England itself is characterized by small, but at the same time cozy cottages and townhouses. Therefore, the English style can be used both in the interiors of huge country houses as well as in small apartments. This stylistic direction is very close to the Russians, as it also has something from the Soviet Empire, for which many are still nostalgic. At the same time, the English style always reminds us of our favorite characters from books and films about good old England from childhood.

The architecture of country houses in the English style is distinguished by conservatism and rigor. Buildings made of bricks with recognizable facade decor and convenient layout well suited for permanent residence or seasonal vacation.

Three types of English houses

There are three architectural directions that are characteristic of residential buildings in the UK - in their historical and modern form. The features of each type are easy to trace in appearance.

Tudor style

Formed in 1500-1600. The buildings built of stone look brutal and impressive. Medieval decoration evokes associations with housing from European fairy tales:

the building has an asymmetric layout
roof - acute-angled multi-pitched, covered with tiles
the facade of the house in the English Tudor style is decorated with high gables and small dormer windows
the building is completely or partially lined with rough stone
the main entrance is decorated with an arched passage
in the modern variation there are large bay windows with glazing

Established in England in 1700-1800. influenced by Italian classicism (Palladianism). Pompous, but at the same time modest buildings form the basis of the suburban development of London, it is with this design that our compatriots associate the concept of a house in the classic British style.

Main features:

rectangular plan
symmetrical proportions accentuated by twin chimneys
uniform distribution of window openings of the same size
walls - brick or stone, with minimal decor
projects of houses and cottages in this English style usually have a roof of medium height, with a slight extension above the walls
entry group decorated with pilasters or semi-columns, the door itself is paneled

Victorian home design

It took shape in 1800-1900, when the Italian order canons were replaced by a free composition, the convenience of planning with the rejection of strict symmetry, and the increased decorativeness of English facades. Industrial production has made available beautiful decoration even modest dwellings.

Hence the key features:

external forms are most often asymmetrical
the layout includes a veranda on one or two sides, terraces, bay windows
roof - steep, with round or square towers
to decorate a house in the style of Queen Anne, they use stone cladding, siding, stucco, decorative consoles, half-timbered construction
colored walls: blue, brown, white, terracotta, green

Foundation Features

The construction of cottages in the English style is characterized by a very low base. This was historically the case: good drainage made it possible to equip a low foundation, and the floors were located almost flush with the ground. Basements and the basement in such housing have to be abandoned; the pantry in the kitchen will cope with the storage function.

In Russian climatic conditions, a low foundation will require enhanced waterproofing and insulation.

Gabled roof - visiting card of the exterior

Private houses built in the English style have distinguishing feature: a high pitched roof with a complex relief. It successfully combines utilitarian and aesthetic function: a large angle of inclination helps rainwater drain faster, and an intricate composition of turrets, gables and canopies is very attractive in terms of design. The overhang, protruding around the entire perimeter, reliably protects the walls and foundation from excess moisture.

Classical roofing material - ceramic tiles, in traditional design - red. English style modern houses quite suitable for the use soft roof the widest color gamut. Characteristic for external design dormer windows are involved in the ventilation of the attic space.

Brick houses - a classic of English architecture

Today, for the construction of cottages with historical architecture, they use different materials, but British-style brick house projects are a traditional solution with important advantages: the buildings are strong, warm, with good sound insulation and resistance to temperature fluctuations. Perfect for our climate.

The most common in the English style is a red brick house, which looks natural, strict and elegant. The contrasting combination makes it extremely elegant. brick walls with white stone decoration, bas-reliefs, columns. AT White color you can also paint the edging that goes around the perimeter of the building. Stucco decor - rustic stones, cornices, balustrades - emphasize the classical heritage of architecture.

brickwork usually left without cladding, in rare cases they are trimmed with stone-like panels, facade bricks, decorative plaster. Our project of a brick mansion, made in the English style, demonstrates the balanced beauty of snow-white columns, gables, rustication and friezes against the backdrop of red brick facades.

Projects of houses in the English style: two-story layout

The classic British cottage is designed on two levels.

The main room of the first floor is a living room, a place for socializing and traditional tea drinking.

The room is often combined with a dining room (but not with a kitchen) and a spacious hall. The interior must have a fireplace lined with stone or finished with an antique portal. Before the invention of steam heating, the fireplace warmed the house, so all living quarters were located around it.

The living room is filled with natural light due to the large number of windows, modern projects of two-story English houses provide panoramic glazing bay windows in the recreation area.

The kitchen can be located separately or adjacent to the dining room - but in this case, the cooking area should not be visible from the living room.

Following the traditions, a back door is made from the kitchen - to the backyard. On the first floor, space is allocated for an office and a library, sometimes they are combined.

On the second level two-story house in the English style master and guest bedrooms are located.

In cottages, these rooms are used only for sleeping, their area is usually small, but one of the master bedrooms is necessarily combined with a bathroom and dressing room.

Sometimes the layout small house, decorated in English, includes an attic. Under the roof, a compact non-residential premises (a closet or a room for drying clothes) are equipped. In the mansards, the attic is a full-fledged living room.

Modern project options

Our portfolio includes beautiful cottages in the British style, which combine architectural traditions with the requirements of the current level of comfort.

The project of an English house with a terrace demonstrates classical symmetry and strict facade decoration. To the left of the main entrance there is a covered area - here you can place a bench or chairs for tea drinking, an open balcony of the second floor is equipped on top. Forged openwork railings emphasize the thematic connection of the terrace with the main facade.

The house with an attic, created in the English style, successfully combines glazing with French windows on the main floors with richly decorated arched openings on the upper level. balanced color scheme create red brick, beige smooth stone and dark blue copper tiles.

An English-style house with a garage is a convenient solution for a family with two or three cars. If the garage is adjacent to the main residential complex, the task of the project authors is to make the neighborhood as organic as possible. Compositional unity is achieved through the same type of decorative solutions.

Landscaping: all in the garden!

Building a house in the English style does not mean just building a cottage with given geometry and decor. True Britons cannot imagine life without a courtyard with flowering front gardens, green hedges, and mowed lawns. Let it be small, but the garden must be mandatory. Looks good vertical gardening- facades braided with ivy and creepers.

The company "TopDom" designs and builds private houses and cottages in the British style, mansards with mansards, palace-type residences.

You can order from us an architectural, interior and landscape project with all the necessary documentation. During turnkey construction, you will receive a house that is absolutely ready for occupancy - with furniture, connected communications and a complete finish.

In terms of architecture, the UK is perhaps the most diverse, as it has always been influenced by the traditions of not only neighboring Ireland, Wales, Scotland, but also by many emigrants from all over Europe. In this country, you can see a variety of buildings, built both in medieval traditions and in classical style. For more than three hundred years (from 1180 to 1548), Gothic architecture flourished in England, first borrowed from the French, and then overgrown with its own details.

How it all looks today, and what projects of houses in the English style are offered to the attention of developers, we will tell in this article.

Tudor style - one of the directions of the English style

The architecture of any country is closely connected with its history, which is very clearly seen in the example of England. All military and political initiatives came from its regions, but the country could not but reckon with the cultures of the peoples living nearby.

In England, and now you can see the medieval mansions of special beauty

It took centuries for England to unite them and unite them into one kingdom, and during this time it acquired a mass of traditions that joined the existing ones. In general, English architecture developed something like this.

How it was

Even before N.E. Celtic (Franco-Germanic) tribes settled in the British Isles, but their purely rustic style with fauna-themed decor did not have any significant impact on local architecture.

Historians and archaeologists believe that it's all about the materials: the Celts built mainly from wood and straw, and the British - from stone. Although in some places picturesque houses in a similar style can be seen now.

Mite of ancient tribes

Later, the southern environs of Britain came under the heel ancient rome- the Romans failed to capture the entire island due to the fierce resistance of local tribes.

Interesting! This colonization turned out to be beneficial for the island, since the Romans not only used in construction natural stone, but they also knew how to make bricks and set up its production in England. After that, brick became a priority material, and the masters actively mastered the techniques of artistic masonry.

The project of a brick house in the English style with artistic masonry - Georgian style

In the early Middle Ages, the island was chosen by the Anglo-Saxon and Jutish tribes who sailed from Germany, mixed with the Celts. It was this mixture that formed the nationality, which today is commonly called English.
Primitive wooden huts gradually turned into spacious houses with a hall - an elongated structure under gable roof(read in the article), where all working family members gathered in the mornings and evenings. A prototype of a modern living room.

Modern English hall

European emigrants brought Christianity with them. They destroyed ancient Roman and Celtic houses, and from these building materials they built churches, some of which have survived.
For more than two centuries (IX-XI centuries), the British lands were ruled by Denmark, which also contributed to English architecture. Complex configurations on the facades then became a tradition and were developed during the Gothic period.

An abundance of architectural details - Gothic traditions

In the 11th century, England was again invaded - now it was the Normans who created a feudal state structure there. It was organized by William the Conqueror, who openly supported the construction of churches and castles in the Romanesque style.
Military detachments built towers of wood for themselves, later it was everywhere replaced by stone. Castles grow in size, improve and become a characteristic feature of medieval Britain.

Private Romanesque castle

English manor

Closer to the beginning of the XIII century, the concept of a manor house arose. It was built either from wood or using fachwerk technology, which was already widespread throughout Europe at that time (offered on our resource).

Fachwerks are a sign of purely European architecture

On the ground floor of such a house, barns and a hall were arranged, living rooms were located upstairs, where a spacious staircase led. By and large, it is on this principle that modern houses and cottages are designed (learn from the article).

Hall downstairs and bedrooms upstairs

Norman traditions very quickly came into use, as the conquerors forcibly drove the local population to construction sites to build cathedrals.
The realities of the local climate forced us to adapt, to provide tiers of numerous windows on the upper floors. French windows, characteristic of Franco-Norman architecture, did not take root here.

Enfilade of windows on the upper floor and beamed ceiling

The walls are thick, the volumes of the rooms are rectangular. The ceilings were made flat with large geometric details, but sometimes like tented roofs.
From those times, the fashion for beamed and coffered ceilings came to us, which has survived to this day. It’s just that then they were built in this style, but today they are simply decorated visually.

A modern coffered ceiling might look like this

Gothic

Gothic style reigned in England enough long time, until the 16th century (the era of the reign of the Tudor dynasty), because endless internecine wars and the poor development of European fleets contributed to a reduction in construction. And the one that was, more adhered to French architecture.

Gothic style houses in England can still be seen today.

But the English version was dominated by elongated and geometric forms filled with decor. It could be an unusual shape of windows (including due to curtains) or internal partitions, which immediately caught the eye. It was with changes in decor that the whole evolution of English Gothic was connected.

English style in a modern living room

The main emphasis in the English architecture of the XVI-XVII centuries was placed on the ceilings. Up to the point that the masters compete in the invention of ever new ornaments and complicated patterns. Because of this, the interiors very often turned out to be overly congested.
When trading and industrial companies gained power, built workshop buildings and houses, attached chapels to cathedrals, the appearance of the premises began to change, halls with large windows and vaulted ceilings decorated with geometric, star-shaped or fan-shaped patterns.

Complicated ceilings came to us from English architecture

Secular construction, which replaced the church, coincided with the Renaissance, which England entered with some delay. Italy was at the forefront in this regard. Therefore, British nobles often invited Italian masters to build, but not architects, but decorators, or, as they are commonly called today, designers.

The structure of English buildings, along with high roofs and bay windows (available on our resource), often with several chimneys, did not correlate with the Italian concept of architecture in general. Therefore, in England, it turned out to be so conservative and slowed down even more after the expulsion of Italians who professed Catholicism from the island.

20 photos of houses in the Gothic style

Fachwerks

Germany and Holland had a much greater influence on the order (compositional) architecture. In buildings, they did not depart from English traditions, but they made their contribution to the design of buildings. Maximum attention was paid to half-timbered timber, which had previously been used only occasionally, but now began to be used everywhere.

Fachwerk style is actively used now

Initially, the principle of mass half-timbered construction was prompted by the need to conserve forest resources, because ordinary people did not have the opportunity to build from stone, but mercilessly cut down trees.

Picturesque country house

In the half-timbered house, only the spatial frame was wooden, and the gaps between the uprights and beams were filled with brick, stone, wattle, smeared with clay. Such buildings, which prevailed in the south and northwest of the island, were very picturesque, although they learned to cover them with plaster and whitewash.

Modern English manor

Note: today this technology has been transformed into a frame technology, when the frame spans are filled with finished panels (shields), or sheathed right on the spot with rigid sheets filled with insulation.

Facade of an English house with half-timbered elements

Often, standard projects houses in the English style - frame, as it is the most profitable. As for the half-timbered house, today it is not the design of the house as such, but simply beautiful style design, which is used not only on facades, but also in interiors.

Photo gallery of the interior of half-timbered houses

Assessing the architecture of England, it is difficult to be indescribably delighted, since not everyone liked it. The fundamental factors of English architecture were such concepts as conservatism and rigor. Houses made in this style are traditionally considered one of the most fundamental, and therefore reliable. Among the structures, it is almost impossible to find wooden or block buildings.

In most cases, English-style houses are made of stone, outwardly they are very massive, and the period of their operation is not limited by time. The facade of a private house in the English style is always very large; plaster or brick is used for decoration. Buildings have elegant design, because they combine fundamental power, exquisite refinement and accuracy, nobility and luxury. Initially, it may seem that you are not looking at an English house, but a real medieval palace, which at the same time beckons with its grandeur and repels with cold powerful walls.

Features of the facades of private houses, made in the English style:

The walls are built of natural stone or brick.
Carved elements, drawings and patterns are simply not appropriate here.
Mandatory attribute - columns.
Calm colors, no bright colors or accents.
Asymmetry in the external appearance of a private house.
Must have an attic.
The roof should have a large angle of inclination of the slopes.
The porch is minimal or non-existent.
The area adjacent to the house should be decorated with trees and shrubs.
In everything, accuracy, accuracy and purity of lines must be observed.

In general, at the moment, all English architecture is divided into three types, each of which has developed in a particular historical period of time. Each of the directions has its own basics and features, but at the same time, none of them can be combined with each other or a different style. All branches of English architecture have certain elements inherent in them; no one is allowed to violate the boundaries of style.

Victorian era: decor and bold color combinations

The Victorian branch of the English style recognizes the decorativeness of the facade of the house and the use of contrasting colors. This style appeared at a time when people first began to pay attention to the convenience of housing, its appearance. Here, special attention was paid to the comfort of living, planning and free space. With the help of artificial decorative objects and their active production, the poor people were able to decorate their homes, making them more interesting and attractive.

Distinctive features of the Victorian style:

The roof structure has steep slopes.
There is a complex asymmetry due to a large pile of small details.
The pediment "creeps" on the facade of a private house.
The turrets have different shapes and sizes.
Spacious veranda.
The walls are decorated with siding or stone.
Stucco molding, patterns and ornaments are actively used.
Bay windows destroy the space and protrude beyond the facade.
Decorative consoles and supports.

One of the main parameters that immediately “give out” a Victorian house was large and rounded windows that protruded far beyond the facade, they somehow resembled the portholes of a ship. Thus, the English citizens saluted and expressed gratitude to the fleet, which discovered new lands and enriched their country.

Stained-glass windows and forged metal elements were also used for decoration. A modern Victorian house is clad in clinker panels, brick or shingles. All decorative details (windows, doors and cornices) are painted in colors that will play in contrast with the walls.

Tudor houses

Small and somewhat fabulous houses that existed in the Tudor era received their own stylistic direction, as they have an unsurpassed appearance, which has no analogues. In fact, the buildings had a rough and brutal look, and they were distinguished by such features:

The masonry of the house is made of red brick.
Large chimney (in most cases located closer to the facade).
Small dormers.
Lack of any symmetry.
High pediments, which also do not have symmetry.
The roof structure has jagged edges and steep slopes (in some cases, imitation of straw was made).
The entrance to the house is constructed in the form of an arch lined with large stones.

The whole essence of the facade of a private house in the Tudor style is the lack of decoration, since solid brickwork is produced here.

Georgian architecture: simplicity and luxury in the exterior of a private house

Georgian style is a modern urban style not only in England itself, but throughout the UK. This majestic, pompous and solid style, combining luxury and simplicity, has long won the hearts of all the British. The capital of England (London) is almost 100% built up with buildings made in this style.

Distinctive features of the pompous Georgian style:

The presence of symmetry, its strict observance.
Straight lines, angles, clear lines.
Windows of the same height and width, which are evenly spaced throughout the house.
No special embellishments.
Brickwork.
In the classic case of building a house in that style, the main facade of the building contains 5 windows.
Entrance with a portico, quite low.
The roof has a small angle of inclination of the slopes, is located almost flush with the walls, there are practically no overhangs.
Paired chimneys.
On both sides of the door are decorative semi-columns.

The facade of a private house in Georgian style combines the Renaissance and antiquity. It is not difficult to find a place here for cornices, stucco moldings, sculptures and moldings that can decorate any home. When creating modern houses in the English style, polyurethane products are used, with which they imitate plaster molding or decorative stonework. Brickwork is replaced with a clinker thermal panel. The only thing that has remained beyond the control of time is the plastering of the outer walls.

The classicism of the English style for the design of country houses attracts both designers and ordinary people with its functionality, rigor and the ability to demonstrate the taste and character of its guests well. Photos of houses in the English style show the external roughness of unlined facades with low-lying window openings and a bright red tiled roof.

The distinctive elements of the outside of the English apartments are:

wall surfaces lined with natural stone elements or bricks;
lack of carved details;
asymmetry in the arrangement of the exterior composition;
the presence of columns;
narrow color palette;
gable strict roof;
the territory near the house is planted with a garden and flowers.

Types of English country buildings

The architecture of English buildings is recognizable all over the world. There are three main architectural and construction trends with their own peculiarities and features.

Tudor house style. Visually, such buildings resemble fabulous village houses. However, the appearance is a bit rough.

The main architectural features of this type are:

the presence of high gables on the main facade;
a roof with a steep slope and uneven edges;
a large trumpet and miniature dormer windows;
the general outlines of the building are asymmetrical;
the entrance has an arched structure.

Georgian architectural style. For the modern English building world, this direction is the most popular. The buildings in the Georgian direction look magnificent and simple at the same time.

The direction is characterized by the following features:

symmetry;
window openings of the same size, which have the same location;
the absence of various kinds of embellishments;
the main facade of the building is decorated with five windows;
the front door is very low;
low roof.

Victorian direction. Differs in decorative facing and contrasting combinations in color registration.

Its features:

asymmetric arrangement;
overall territory of the veranda;
decorative finishing of wall surfaces with stone or siding;
ornamental and stucco elements.

The main feature of the houses, made in the English style, is the construction of a red brick building. Thanks to this material, which has a very reasonable cost, the life of the house is increased.

Another advantage is the high soundproofing qualities inside the premises.

The project of English apartments is characterized by the presence of two full floors and, in some cases, an attic. The entrance to the room is located in the middle.

architectural features

The foundation of a typical English residential building is very low, so the floor surface is almost level with the ground. You won’t be able to meet the usual basements and garages in the house, since the English style does not imply this.

Sometimes the owners can equip a small cellar or pantry in the home. The outer facade is not decorated or clad in any way, so it looks rather rough.

Window openings rectangular or square shape the first level are located low. The roof of the house is covered with red tiles, its shape is sharp, and the construction is very high. AT last years the roofs of English houses are made of straw or thatch.

A porch is attached to the house only if the building is located on a plot with a slope. And here entrance doors and windows are often framed by awnings.

Ivy winding along the canopy brings a special luxury to the design of the house in the English style. It is customary to plant small gardens and arrange picturesque flower beds next to an English residential building.

Layout inside the house

The main living area of the first floor is represented by a spacious living room, which, as a rule, is combined with a dining room, corridor areas and a hall. The guest room is sure to be bright, as there are many window openings in the room. Another room on the first level is an office.

The second floor is considered the territory of sleep. In total, there are three bedrooms, one of which has a bathroom and wardrobe.

Interior composition of the house

The main conditions for creating an internal English interior for a private house are comfort and coziness. The living room is arranged in such a way that it is convenient for all guests and household members to be here.

As finishing materials, characteristic of work in the English style, choose natural wood. Floor surfaces covered with noble parquet flooring.

The chosen direction is characterized by large spacious areas for the living room, however, with the help of design techniques and in small rooms it is possible to create a project that is distinguished by its effectiveness and style.

A mandatory element of interior decoration characteristic of the English direction is a fireplace. It acts as the center of the entire interior composition in the guest area.

It is possible to clad the fireplace various materials in the form of marble, wood or limestone panels. On the shelf above the fireplace, it is customary to display watches, bronze sculptures, flowerpots with flowers and snuff boxes with cigarette cases.

The English stylistic direction is perfect for decorating a private country residence.