Characteristics of the design of the bedroom in the English style
- In the decoration of the room there is a tree. It can be wooden panels on the walls, wooden furniture, wooden accessories.
- The walls, as a rule, are decorated with panels, and are divided into separate parts by moldings.
- Boards or parquet are used as flooring. Their imitation is admissible. Self-leveling floors or ceramic tiles are not allowed.
- A fireplace is an indispensable accessory of style. It can be wood, electric or decorative.
- A chair by the fireplace is also an indispensable style attribute, and should be luxurious - large, comfortable, with carved decorations and upholstery made of expensive fabrics.
- Decor items must have their own history, they can belong to different generations of the family.
- Textiles must be expensive and of high quality, preferably using natural fabrics.
- The design of the bedroom in the English style should be strict, but at the same time elegant, furniture must comply with this rule.
Finish
Walls
The lower part of the walls is usually covered with wooden panels - this is practical, and also increases the thermal insulation properties of the walls. Above the panels, the wall is finished with moldings, sockets, friezes are used. On the walls can be either fabric or paper wallpaper in a small flower or one tone. The colors are muted, dim.
Floors
As a flooring, it is desirable to use wood. It can be expensive parquet, or simple boards - but be sure to keep a picture of wood on them. Boards are best treated with stain - floors that are too light for the English bedroom are not suitable. Top they can be waxed or varnished. It is appropriate to decorate the floor in the bedroom with a floral carpet.
Ceiling
It can be standard white, but in an English-style bedroom it is more appropriate to have a wooden one, with beams crossing the room. The tree cannot be painted, it must be a natural color, and preserve the texture. Can be treated with stain, wax or varnish.
Doors and windows
Like doors, windows are made out of wood only. Large windows are divided into small rectangles, and the sashes do not swing open, but move. Heavy curtains on the windows can be picked up from below and decorated with fringe.
Furniture
Each subject is given great attention. All furniture is made of dark wood, preferably by hand. Family, antique furniture is especially appreciated, if it is not there, you can make individual items to order.
The central element of the English bedroom interior is a large double bed. As a rule, it is made of wood, looks quite massive, and is decorated not only with carved elements, but also with a canopy. On such a bed there are always a lot of pillows, rugs, blankets, it is comfortable, cozy and always warm.
Next to the bed, in addition to bedside tables, place a chest of drawers with a mirror. In the bedroom you need a wardrobe - also large, with swinging open sashes numbering at least three, and preferably decorated with wood carvings.
Fireplace
The design of the bedroom in the English style suggests the presence of a fireplace in it. The ideal option is a real fireplace, heated with wood. However, only residents of their own houses can afford this, so replacement with electric or bio fireplaces, as well as with false fireplaces, is allowed. On the fireplace portal place candelabra, photographs in elegant frames, mantel clocks.
Lighting
Ultramodern LED backlights in this case are excluded, directional light, which creates bright light spots, is also not suitable. Best of all, if the lighting will resemble a candlelight - not too bright, and diffused. The three-tier arrangement of lamps is implemented as follows:
- a central chandelier (or several chandeliers) on the ceiling;
- above the head of the bed, near the mirrors there is a sconce imitating old candelabra;
- table lamps on bedside tables.
Textile
The bedroom in the English style is decorated with a large number of textile elements, and this textile is always of high quality. Bed linen is preferable from damask - silk fabric, the threads of which, interwoven with satin weaving, form a pattern, usually floral. This pattern clearly stands out on the matte background of the main plain weaving.
A thick, lightweight downy feather bed is placed on the mattress, everything is covered with a knitted blanket and soft rugs on top of which decorative pillows of various sizes and shapes are scattered.Preferred drawings are “plaid”, small floral patterns. The windows are decorated with lush draperies, they can be patterned or embroidered. In the bedroom, it is permissible to combine expensive fabrics such as velvet and damask with chintz and linen - but in reasonable quantities.
Accessories
The number of accessories can be unlimited, it all depends on the desire and capabilities of the owners. Paintings in heavy carved frames, vases with flowers, porcelain figurines, especially depicting animals or hunting scenes, books, magazines, grandmother knitted napkins - all this will find its place and give the bedroom coziness.
Color scheme
The interior of the English bedroom can be designed in both warm and cold colors - it all depends on personal preferences, and also because the room’s windows face the south or north side.
Warm colors:
- Red. A small amount of red stimulates the nervous system, excites and tunes in a positive way. Large surfaces of red color can irritate and inhibit the nervous system, so red should be used dosed. Usually used warm saturated shades of red, such as cherry, shades of precious stones - ruby, spinel.
- Orange. Fairly bright, positive color, while not irritating. However, it is better to use pastel options, for example, peach with cream.
- Yellow. The color of the sun for interior decoration in England is especially popular, because it is so lacking in this foggy country. This color increases tone, performance, gives a joyful mood.
- Brown. Beige and brown add to the interior a sense of warmth, coziness. The traditional option is painting the walls in chocolate colors.
Cold tones:
- Blue. Blue, as well as its shades - blue, blue-violet give a feeling of coolness, soothe the nervous system, help to relax. However, contact with these flowers should not be long, otherwise relaxation can turn into depression.
- Green. Cold shades of green (blue-green, sea wave, turquoise) have a calming effect.
Choosing the main color of the bedroom design in the English style, remember that warm shades will slightly reduce the space visually, while cold shades, on the contrary, will expand.
Tip.The style is dictated by the choice of natural materials, therefore it is better to prefer wallpaper for walls on a natural basis, for example, paper or textile. Perhaps the use of bamboo wallpaper.
Who should use the English bedroom?
It is believed that the English bedroom is the choice of mature people who have stepped over the third dozen, and have certain character traits. Designers are sure that such an interior will suit a wide range of people, namely:
- lovers of classical styles, they will appreciate the aristocratic restraint of design and traditional comfort;
- for those who have small apartments, the English version of the bedroom decoration is the best suited, because it welcomes the feeling of light “cluttered”, “stuffy” furniture, as is usually the case in small-sized housing;
- ideal for collectors, since it involves the placement of various decorative objects without limiting the quantity;
- library owners will appreciate the ability to place bookcases even in the bedroom.