Feel Right at Home
An English country design should be a home that looks well-loved and well lived in. As you make each decision, remember to step back from this one element and consider the design as a whole. When done correctly, the English country home is one that you should feel right at home in.English style interior is a common name for various trends in design and architecture that developed in Great Britain from the Middle Ages to the present. British style is loved because its austere elegance, classic luxury, high quality materials, the presence of many decorative elements and the absence of too catcy accents. In its best form, it is an example of elegance and good taste. But, to recreate it in its entirety, it will take a significant investment. Most of us won’t be in the fortunate position of actually inheriting an English country house, complete with contents, so we’ve put together this guide to key pieces and how to pull the look together


Color palette
The color palette usually consists of three or four colors that make the room cozy and attractive. Colors can be both bright and muted. Modern English style in interior design is distinguished by a variety of romantic patterns and floral prints. Also, the British are fans of muted red. It can be found on carpets and rugs in a large cage. White cabinets are quite popular.Soft colours – duck egg blue, aqua, watery green, lavender, corn yellow.

Textiles
The style intends an abundance of different fabrics. Soft sofas upholstered in plush or leather, cushions of corrugated fabric and lace window curtains look absolutely harmonious. Chintz with a floral or printed polka dot pattern and damask are the most popular materials. It is interesting that all of them can be combined in one room and large prints are usually combined with small ones.

Flagstones or black and white tiles on the kitchen floor.


Furniture
Classic English style in interiord design is represented by Victorian furniture. The predominant material is wood in a light or dark tone. It can be painted, screen and have an antique look. Tables, dressers and bookshelves are usually made of oak, redwood or pine. Accents, such as handles on drawers, can be made of brass. Sofas and chairs, as a rule, are of low landing and covered with a soft tapestry. Cozy cushions soften the hard look of wooden chairs and seats.

A reading chair – because no English country house is complete without groaning bookshelves, and artfully scattered piles of books too.


A capacious sofa (two if you have the space), with upholstery that invites you to sit back and stretch out. Striped or checked fabric for a contemporary touch and don’t forget a few top-quality woollen throws. Add an upholstered ottoman – for magazines and (some of) those piles of books.

Side tables set with softly glowing table lamps, topped with pleated or gathered shades.


A deep bath, in a bathroom designed for warmth and relaxation – a comfortable chair, thick, white towels, and your favourite bath oils.

Patina - The rich glow of antique beeswax-polished dark wood furniture …opt for tables, consoles and chests of drawers in mahogany, walnut, cherry, rosewood.

Chesterfield Sofa - The interior of an apartment of a house in English style must include this piece of furniture. Coming to us from the 18th century, it looks modern, luxurious and trendy. The sofa can be made in various interpretations: from skin of dark chocolate color to soft plush upholstery in various colors. Often this particular sofa becomes the brightest accent of the living room.

Decor
English colonial style in interior design is represented by massive hangers, built-in bookshelves and cabinets for porcelain, located throughout the house. They display beautiful objects and heirlooms. For example, tea sets, straw baskets or photographs in luxurious gilded frames.

Personal items with a history – small family heirlooms or quirky artifacts brought back from your travels.

Seasonal flowers – preferably from your own garden or a local flower farm, and there’s always room for a touch of flower-sprigged chintz. In spring, bulbs in old blue and white or chinoiserie containers. There’s nothing more welcoming behind a front door than the sight and scent of clusters of narcissi.

Wooden flooring – with plenty of rugs or kilims, the older the better, and flagstones or black and white tiles on the kitchen floor and in hallways.

This style is about an interweaving of the ancient traditions of the UK with modern technology. It will appeal to lovers of home libraries, cozy fireplace, as well as porcelain collectors.
Decorating tips
1.Used furniture can be painted and then lightly polished to give it an antique look..
2.Sofa and chair covers is an easy way to recreate the spirit of English houses without buying new furniture.
3.Small family pictures in frames can be hung on the wall.


Lighting
Interiors in English style has soft, diffused lighting, rather than the presence of one main source of light in the form of a lamp on the ceiling. Therefore, you should make a choice in favor of wall lamps, table lamps and floor lamps, which give a soft warm light. You can complement the interior with candles in elegant gold-plated candlesticks.English-style decor in the spirit of colonial Britain emphasizes the functionality of furniture and objects that have an antique, but good-looking apearence. The furniture is complemented with fittings: pilasters, beautiful handles and guards for keyholes.

Besides, a good addition will be:

• Carpet with interesting print
• Golden decor elements
• English style tiles
• Wallpaper, lamps and windows in English style
• Pillows on windowsills
• Flooring with pattern
• Furniture with curved legs.

English-style furniture and interiors accessories. To successfully design a modern interior in English style, it is necessary to supplement the space with the following items:

Fireplace
It is difficult to imagine a true British home without the comfort of a burning fireplace. Ideally, this should be a real fireplace, but it can be replaced with a modern electric one. To convey the spirit of antiquity, you can use the natural stone or brickwork as the finishing of a portal, as well as arrange the furniture so that it faces the fireplace. A soft wool rugs around it will add to the cozy atmosphere.

Library
Every English home has a place for a collection of books. It can be either a separate room or a wooden wall rack. It is recommended to recreate the English style in the interior of an apartment with the help of a pair of soft armchairs, a low table and a floor lamp.